Frank BUCKLEY

Frank was a great community leader and friend of our club. A committed and idealistic man with a great sense of humour, he will be much missed by our members who he served so well as a public representative over the years. Ar Dheis De go raibh sé.

Anthony O’Connor
Chairperson Ballinteer St John’s GAA

John and Katherine sincere sympathy on the sad passing of your wonderful Dad Frank. May his gentle soul rest in peace

John and Katherine, it was an honour to join you all in paying tribute to your wonderful Dad, Frank at his recent funeral. We have such fond memories of Frank and Eileen, both of whom were wonderful in encouraging and mentoring us -- along with so many others -- when we were young Labour members -- initially in UCD, through Labour Youth and Labour Left. In addition, Frank and Eileen were such enjoyable company and we especially remember being at the same table as them at Conor Ryan's wedding to Sarah Angel outside Bristol. Frank's passing is such a sad loss for you but he has left a wonderful legacy to us all.

To Katherine and John,
So sad to hear of your fathers passing. Frank was a mine of information and knowledge as I said to Gordon I hope you were taking notes. He will be deeply missed by the kids Toby, David and Orna. They were lucky to have gotten to know him so well.
Take care you are always in our thoughts

The Hennessy's
Jim, Sarah, Ada and Ivy

To Katherine and all the Buckley family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. May he Rest In Peace. Take good care.

So sorry to hear of Franks passing. He made a big contribution to Irish society. It was our pleasure to know both Frank and Eileen.

My sincere sympathy Katherine & John on your Dad’s death. Carmel.

I was saddened to learn of Frank’s passing. A top class man, sincere condolences to his family.

John and Katherine, please accept our sincerest condolences on the decease of your Dad, Frank whom we knew for over 45 years. Frank and I were on the TUI Executive Committee together and he served on the Board of Management of BCS for many years. He had a warm disposition and an innate sense of decency. He worked all his life to help those less fortunate and always put the common good above his own advancement. He certainly has fought the good fight. May he now rest in peace with his beloved Eileen.

John, really sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing.

Frank was manning the Labour desk in UCD in 1986 when I joined up. He was a constant positive presence during my time in UCD, advising, helping, cajoling, always organising.

I only realised later how important he was to the wider Labour movement. Working with fellow comrades in Labour Left to keep the party on track and helping to drag the country out of social and economic stagnation.

Frank and your Mam Eileen lived their beliefs. We were lucky to know them.

- Tom & Fiona

I was very sad too hear of Frank's passing he was a extremely nice man and a very good friend he'll be missed RIP Frank

Very sorry to hear of Frank's death. May he rest in peace.

Katherine, my deepest condolences to you and Gordon, to John and the extended Buckley family on the sad passing of your father Frank. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Katherine, sorry to hear of the passing of your father Frank. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

My sincerest condolences John and Sharon and to all your family. What a mighty man. Rest in peace. Bless

Sincere condolence John on the loss of your beloved Dad. Ar dheis De go raith a anam dilis. From Marie Wood and family.

Deepest sympathy Katherine and Daithí on the passing of your dear Dad and Grandad. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Déanaim comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Uí Bhuachalla ar fad ar bhás Frank. Beidh cuimhne air ar feadh i bhfad.

My sincere sympathy to the Buckley family on the passing of Frank. May he rest peacefully.

Deepest sympathy to John, Katherine and the extended Buckley families on the passing of your beloved Frank. At this sad time we also remember the love of his life your Mam Eileen. It was a privilege to work with Frank initially on the Co Dublin VEC and then on Dublin Co Council where we successfully fought against the corruption in the planning process. Frank a stalwart of the Labour Party and a true gentleman may you now rest in peace. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the funeral.
Sean

Sincere condolences Katherine & John on the passing of your Dad Frank. He was a great neighbour & will be sadly missed. RIP

I first met Frank Buckley in the early 80’s, in fact he was the first Labour activist I encountered and he made a lasting impression. Frank was above all honest and passionate about contributing to society, particularly for those marginalised or forgotten. A remarkable contribution to public life.
Ni bheidh a leitheid ann aris!
No Pasaran.

Deepest sympathy to Katherine, John and extended buckley family on Frank’s passing.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all in the Buckley family on the death of Frank.I have happy memories of our growing up days in what was then a smaller Clonroad, Ennis with the Quinns, Doyles,O' Loughlins,Gerry Bergin and others. They were great years. Unfortunately time marches on and our numbers are getting smaller.

Deepest sympathy to John and Sharon and all the Buckley
family at this sad time.

My condolences to the Buckley family on the passing of Frank.
Frank and Eileen were wonderful friends of my late sister Mary.
May he rest in peace.

John, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, Frank. My sincere condolences to you and all of your family.

So very sorry to hear of his passing, he leaves an unfillable void,
Comhbhrón ó Mhuintir Spring & Uí Churnáin

John, so sorry to hear about your father. Thinking of you. Rest in peace.

Dear Katherine and John, fond memories of your Dad and Mum growing up. Being dragged around canvassing at the schools with my Dad and yours! My parents were great friends of your lovely parents and we have so many photos from the old days going on hols around Clare.
So sorry to hear of his death, I wish you both healing and comfort over the coming months. Catherine

Our sincere sympathy and condolences to the extended Buckley family on Franks passing. May he Rest In Peace

Sincere condolences to you and all your family on the sad passing of Frank.

I was shocked to hear about Frank's death and unfortunately I cannot attend his funeral. My sincere sympathy to John and Katherine and to all the Buckley family in Dublin and Clare at this very sad time.May he rest in peace
Carmel Lynch

I am very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

On behalf of all at Clogher Road Community College - (formerly St. Kevin’s) we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Frank. Our thoughts are with his family, may he rest in Peace.

Deepest condolences to the Buckley family on the very sad passing of Frank R.I.P.

Sincere condolences to the extended Buckley family’s on Frank’s passing, a teacher always and a great Labour advocate RIP

Sincere sympathy to Katherine, John and relatives on the death of Frank. I remember him as a friendly and helpful colleague in Clogher Road. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to all Frank’s family. I first met Frank in the 1970s when we were both teaching in Dublin VEC schools. We would regularly meet at Union meetings, at Labour Party events and campaigns, curriculum projects, Labour history and cultural events. It all seemed like a seamless tapestry of overlapping and complementary interests and commitments. He was always cheerful, positive and bright. It remained a pleasure to meet Frank and Eileen in recent years. Tá laoch ar lár.

So sorry to hear of Frank's sad passing. Condolences to his family and friends.

My sincere condolences to you John on the passing of your father and to your family. I am thinking of you all at this time. Lynda

My sincere condolences to the Buckley family on the sad passing of Frank. He was a great friend to all who knew in the Labour Party, I remember his passionate contributions at Labour conferences in the 70's and '80s. He was a proud Clareman, and greatly served the people of South Dublin as a Labour Councillor.
May he rest in peace.

Dear Katherine & John,

So sorry to her the sad news of the passing of your dear dad Frank, We have fond memoires of past times on holidays in Clare and lots of wonderful times. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Brendan, Vera, Barbara, Alan, Catherine, Will, Vin & Sally.

Deepest condolences to Katherine, John, and family.

When Frank spoke, people listened. He was an immense presence in our Party. He and Eileen both stood up and fought for justice, equality and fairness at local and national levels. As Leader of the Labour Group on Dublin County Council he led the charge against corruption and rezoning. He always did what was right. Frank was a great supporter to new candidates. We will miss him on the campaign trails, his friendship and sharp wit. It was truly a privilege to know him. RIP

Sincere sympathy to the Buckley family on the death of Frank. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to John Catherine and the Buckley family on the death of Frank. Frank taught in Clogher Road Vocational school for many years becoming the Vice Principal.He was a loyal and committed member of the Unlon serving on the Executive throughout the 70’s To paraphrase Frank which I now apply to him” as fine a man as ever stepped”

Deepest condolences to Frank's family. An exceptional man who contributed so much to the Labour Party and to public life in general, especially during his time on the old Dublin County Council.

My deepest condolences to all the Buckley family and his friends. May he rest in peace.

Sad to hear that Frank has passed away, May he Rest in Peace. Got to know Frank in 1973, when we were members of the then single TUI Dublin Branch. Frank was a really fine man, great fun, and with his late wife Eileen, deeply committed to teaching and the Labour Party. He was an outstanding Dublin Councillor, leading the Labour group during the years when it was the only Party opposing corrupt planning and rezoning in Dublin. Frank made an immense contribution to our Party, and to education, which will be long remembered. Our sympathy to Katherine, John, and all his family in Clare.
The Tuffy family, Lucan

John, I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to John,and Catherine on the death of their Father Frank. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Knew him well and all the Buckley family when they lived on Clonroad Ennis and Frank and John attended the local CBS with me.

Sincere condolences toCatherine,John and families on Frank’s death.
In conversations with Frank over the years his pride in Eileen and family was always evident.
He and Eileen were prominent and active members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland,always reminding colleagues of their potential to affect social change.
During his time as member of Dublin Co.Council he witnessed some of the worst practices between public representatives, developers and others while he and his Labour colleagues were responsible for some of the best.
Suaimhneas Siorai.

John and family, my sincere sympathies on the loss of your dad. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Deepest sympathy to John & Catherine on the death of your Dad Frank. It is with regret that we are unable to be with you in person at this time but we will be with you in spirit, remembering the many Labour Party meetings here in the house. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to joe John. Katherine and rosemary and all te
Immediate Buckley family nay frank. See light of heaven after all his good work r.I

Dear John, I am so, so sorry to hear about your dad. He looks like a lovely man and, from the messages here, he is widely thought of with love, respect and friendship. My best wishes to you and your family. Take care.

My deepest sympathies to John and Katherine on the sad passing of your dear father Frank. Frank was a true Labour man and I know so many Labour Party members relied upon his wisdom, experience and guidance. Frank will be truly missed. May he Rest in Peace.

My condolences to you Katherine, and to all your family on the loss of you father. May he rest in peace.

Sincer sympathy to all the Buckley family on Franks passing may he rest in peace