Fran ROONEY

Cannot believe that Fran has gone to his eternal rest, sincere sympathy to all the Rooney family. Enjoyed my time working with Fran in the G.P.O. They were very happy times with great laughs. R I P. Fran.

Sincerest condolences to all Fran’s family, relations and friends. Have just learned of his passing and am both saddened and shocked. Fran was a year ahead in CBS Westland Row and his subsequent careers in so many fields proved an inspiration to so many. His brother John was a close friend to me then, I offer deepest sympathies to all the Rooney Fany.

Sincere condolences to Yvonne and all the Rooney family at this very sad time. May Fran rest in peace.

My wife, Karlin Lillington, on Fran's autographs from Bertie Ahern and Bill Clinton, and how it challenged some US authorities:
https://www.irishtimes.com/technology/2024/06/06/how-fran-rooney-helped-pave-the-path-to-imessage-and-online-banking/

It is with great sadness i heard of Frans death we worked together in the GPO many years ago and remember all the good times we had.Sincere sympathy to all his family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Played for GPO with Fran, Declan, Fer and my late brother John in the early ‘80’s. A natural leader and a great character. Always there to offer advice and encouragement with a reassuring smile. Great times. May he Rest in Peace.

It is with shock & sadness I have learnt of the untimely death of Fran.
We worked together many moons ago in the G. P. O. Lovely memories to recall now.
May Fran rest in peace forever.

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Fran’s passing . We worked together many years ago in the GPO - the good old days and nights . My deepest condolences to all the family .

I only learnt of Fran’s passing today.
I met Fran during his Baltimore days; a decent man who helped me when I needed some advice. I also knew his Dad who was another completely gentleman.
May Fran rest in peace. My sympathies to all the Rooney family.
Gerry Jones

Sorry to read about Frans death .

Fond memories off GPO days

May he rest in peace

Shocked to hear of the passing of my auld buddy Fran. Played soccer in the early 80's with him on the GPO team. When Mary was the taxi driver going to matches. We stayed friends for all those years afterwards even when I left Dublin we would meet up for matches in Lansdowne Rd, having drinks in the ESB club and numerous watering holes. Can remember calling to Castleknock early on a Sunday and driving over his Sunday newspapers of which there were many in a bale. Shreaded them . To Mary and all his family my condolences. RIP Buddy

Deepest condolences to Mary and all the Rooney family

Jackie,
So sorry for your loss may Fran rest in peace

My Thoughts and Prayers are with Fran's family. So many people have already said it, He was a great guy and a gentleman.

So sorry to hear of Frans passing. I knew Fran back in the P&T days and always followed his illustrious career. Gentleman true and true.
R.I.P. Fran

So sorry to hear of your brother's passing Imelda.
I will be thinking of you and all the Rooney family at this sad time.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

So very sad to hear of Fran's passing. Fran was a true gentleman, a Cabra man who never forgot his birth place. Fran was an inspiration to so many. May Fran rest in peace. Deepest condolence to Fran's family and extended family and friends.

Deepest sympathy, from his old neighbours, Patricia & Eugene Brady (Cabra)

Very sorry to hear the news of Fran's passing. I was lucky to work with Fran and the great team he put together at Baltimore and will always remember his positivity, focus and above all his warmth. Deepest sympathy to Jackie and the Rooney family.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

Very saddened to hear of Fran's passing. I got to know Fran during his time at Baltimore Technologies when he was very good to our company Castle T Furniture. My deepest condolences to Fran's family and friends at this very sad time. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Rooney family. I had the privilege of working in Baltimore Technologies as Fran lead it from a company of just over two dozen employees to a position where it was recognised as one of the top three worldwide in its market segment. A cherished and an amazing experience. Rest in peace, Fran.

Sincere sympathy to Jackie and to the Rooney family following Fran's passing. RIP.

So sorry to hear of Fran’s death.
May he rest in
Peace.
Deepest sympathy to Mary, Yvonne David & Laura.

Sincere condolences to Yvonne and all the Rooney family at this very sad time. May Fran rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to John & all the Rooney family on Fran's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Fran rest in peace.

To Joe and all the Rooney family.
Our sincere condolences to you at this sad and difficult time at the passing of Fran.
May he rest in peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh Fran

My sincere condolences to Fran's Family.
He had a brilliant mind.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hAnam dílís

Worked with Fran with women’s senior national team a gentleman

My condolences to all of Fran's family - I only learned of his death today. he played an important part in the history of Mount Merrion Football Club for which we are all grateful.

Sincere condolences to Fran’s family, he was a true gentleman. R.I.P.

Sincere sympathy to John and all the Rooney family on the sad passing of Fran. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences Joe and to all the Rooney family. RIP

Sincere condolences to Mary and the Rooney family on the sad passing of Fran. May he Rest In Peace.

Joe, Sorry to hear of Frans passing. May he rest in peace.

I was very sorry to hear of Fran's passing. A thoroughly decent man who was good to me with both his time and his thoughts.

He'll be in my thoughts, as will his family, and I will always remember him fondly.

I first met Fran when he joined the Dept of Posts and Telegraphs as a callow youth in 1975. I soon learned he was anything but that. A born organiser who was a force field in everything he did, be it the GPO Social Club, the GPO women's football team and player manager of the men's equivalent. It was obvious even then that Fran had a strong organisational ability and this, combined with his undoubted leadership qualities, marked him out as someone who was going to make his mark in whatever he chose to do.

He had a very sharp mind and prodigious memory. He could recall even the most insignificant events in a flash, whether it was work or sports related. He and I gelled well both in and out of the office and had many an earnest discussion on sport, politics and business - he had very wide ranging interests and his opinions were always worth listening to.

My brother Dermot and I played football with him when he took over the player-managership of Colepark FC in Ballyfermot in 1984 - no task was beyond this man and he was always up for a challenge.

Sadly, we lost contact in recent years but time has not diminished the great memories I have of him, his family in Annaly Road and his former wife Mary, another great character whom I got to know very well.

My condolences to his partner Jackie, his children Yvonne, David and Laura and their partners and not forgetting his grandchildren of whom he was very proud.

May you rest in peace, Fran.

So sad to hear of Fran’s passing, he was a lovely man and a true gentleman. Our heartfelt condolences to all his family. The Rooney’s.

Very sorry to hear of Fran’s passing, condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace.

I met Fran a few times and played a round of golf with him once when he was at the height of that Baltimore Tech journey the whole country was proud of. An absolute gentleman, zero ego and kind. He was very grounded, humble and human and a funny fecker too. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP Fran the man.

So sorry to hear of Fran's passing at such a young age. I have fond memories of great times with Ireland when he coached the Women's National Team in the late 80s early 90s - I'll always be grateful to him for giving me my debut. Condolences to Mary and family, may Fran rest in peace.

Goodbye friend. A gentleman, sometimes serving among vagabonds. Sleep well. RIP.

Bye bye coach. You were the best. You brought professionalism and respect to the women's international game. Rest in peace and condolences to your family on the losa of a truly great person.

Its nearly 20 years since I started studying Law with Fran and always enjoyed his company. Thoughts are with all his family and friends, at this difficult time.

Deepest sympathies to all the Rooney family. Gone too soon.
Rest in peace Fran.

Sad to hear of Frans passing , he will be missed by so many people , may he rest in peace

Condolences to Mary ,Yvonne,David and Laura on the untimely passing of Fran.May he rest in peace.

Mary, Yvonne, David, Laura, sending you much love and prayers at this unbelievably difficult time. I was so shocked to hear of Fran's passing, another beautiful soul taken far too soon. Will never forget having had the pleasure of working along side Fran in Baltimore Technologies where he followed his dream and brought us all along for the the most amazing journey. His belief in himself and in all his staff was a testament to his intelligence, positive attitude and appetite for success for everyone involved. His motto 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think therefore I am) taught me and many more that anything is possible if you put your mind to it and build the right team around you, never forgetting to have fun along the way. I have so many many great memories of time spent with you all back in the good ole days and I will treasure these always. Fran gave many of us in the business world our wings and let us fly. Godspeed and fly high now Fran. RIP
Regretfully I was unable to attend the Funeral.

Very sad to hear of Fran's passing and sincere condolences to his family. He certainly got the best out of me on the football pitch due his brilliant skills as a communicator and motivator.

May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Mary and the Rooney family and their close friends. Fran was a truly remarkable man who I had the opportunity to work with in Baltimore. He had talent and unlimited ambition, coupled with relentless hard-work.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanam.

It was with great sadness I heard of the passing of Fran. A true Gentleman. He will be remembered with much love and affection by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Our sincere sympathy to the Rooney family on the sad passing of Fran.
We worked with Fran in An Post many years ago...
May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to you Mary and the extended Rooney family on the passing of Fran .Great memories of all your parties .May he RIP

So sorry to hear of Fran's passing, was taken far too soon. Sincere condolences to all the Rooney family. I only had occasional dealings with Fran since we left the "Row" all those years ago, but he was always so friendly and generous with his time, and never forgot his roots, despite his wonderful career achievements. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

My sincere and deepest sympathies to Laura and the Rooney family on the passing of Fran. May he Rest in Peace.

Sad to hear the news of Fran’s passing. Many happy memories in the Rooney household growing up. May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Fran’s passing, much too soon. Privileged to have been coached by Fran, gave me my international debut back in the 90’s. He’ll be fondly remembered by so many. RIP Fran

We are sad to hear of Frans untimely passing, may he rest in peace. So sorry for your great loss Jackie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Condolences to the Rooney family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

So shocked to hear of Fran's passing.My first Irish Womens Manager.
Great nights had with his parents and family.Rest in Peace Fran 🙏.

My deepest sympathies to all Fran's family at this very sad time . His friendship and fun matched by his talent and acumen were enjoyed by me so much by me from the time we met in the Library . May he rest in peace .

Jackie, Mar just told me the sad news of Fran's passing. Thinking of you and the Rooney family at this very sad time. Ber Coughlan (Mar's cousin)