George Morrison

May eternal light, happiness and peace be your reward George after a life devoted to putting the gifts and talents you were given to serve the nation with no interest in financial gain for yourself. Your devotion and care for those you loved when illness struck was the mark of a man who had Love written on his heart. May your soul now soar to the Light of Christ and the Author of your being; may your heart rejoice in the fullness of the Truth revealed at last to the eyes of your mind. Le gach dea-ghui, buiochas mor go deo agus go bhuaileamar le cheile aris i bParthas na nGrast le cunamh De.

So very sorry to hear of George’s recent passing.
A good friend for many years. Remember when he and Janet tied the knot. I was asked to be their witness. Enjoyed many dinner parties in their company, with excellent food, mostly cooked by George, good wine and conversation. Sometimes followed by one of George’s early films, from his collection. We collaborated on some of our shared ghost experiences, in which he took great interest. We started recording some of the stories, but it was never completed.
George, certainly such an interesting person, one could ever wish to meet.
May George Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the extended Morrison family on your sad loss. George made an invaluable contribution to the preservation for future generations of the film record of the revolutionary 1913-1922 period through his films Mise Éire and Saoirse?

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

We extend our deepest sympathy to George's family on his sad passing. A truly talented man, a real gentleman. We met him in Killybegs when he was filming Look to the Sea in 1974. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to George's family and friends on his passing. An extraordinary man, he was such a towering presence in the 1960s. 'Mise Éire' was a seminal event in the history of the Irish arts. George and the late Sean O'Riada woke us out of a deep sleep and gave us back our national pride. I will never forget being brought to see 'Mise Eire'.I left the cinema with my head spinning and I wondered to myself, could I pursue a similar path in life. The manipulation of the archival film by George was stunning and all that footage was complimented by our sean nós melodies and the original film music, which was composed and brilliantly orchestrated by O' Riada. This achievement was followed by 'Saoirse.' And we must not forget George's original work 'Dublin Days', about James Joyce and the highly poetic 'These Stones Remain', which explored the archaeology of our ancient Irish landscape. Rest in peace George and for once I can truly say:
'Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann agus ceoil i measc na haingil'

'I love all films that start with rain:
rain, braiding a windowpane
or darkening a hung-out dress
or streaming down her upturned face;
one big thundering downpour
right through the empty script and score
before the act, before the blame,
before the lens pulls through the frame.'

'Rain' by Don Patterson

So sad to hear of the passing of George. Such a great man.
From all at Luggala our sincere condolences.
George's portrait by Anthony Palliser, still hangs in the dining room at Luggala alongside Heaney, Kinsella, Montague, Sheridan, Moloney and Boorman

We got to know George in Ashford House nursing home. He was 98 at the time and shared a dining table with our parents. He was charming, kind and attentive to everyone around him, and would love to offer some food from his dinner plate to our pet dog when she came to visit.
We are so sad to hear he has gone, and look forward to reading his autobiography, that he was writing at the time.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal

I occasionally met George at Ashford House where he was a resident alongside my parents-in-law. I was fascinated by his recollections that as a child his mother would sing the songs of Mussorgsky to him and that he was inspired to become a film director when he saw Rudolph Valentino in “The Conquering Power” at the age of six. The last link to a vanished world.

I extend my sympathy to George's family on his passing. It was a privilege for me to have known George in my capacity as Gael Linn CEO when we collaborated on the re-release of his films and a gala screening in NCH with live orchestra. George made an enormous contribution to Irish cultural life and his legacy is immense. Táimid go mór faoi chomaoin aige.

May you Rest in Peace George
My Old Friend
You were a True Gentleman

What a tremendous age to reach - I'm only sorry that I didn't know more about the man in his living years. Fascinating to learn about his achievements since his passing, and his origins in Tramore. Condolences to all that mourn him.

So sorry to see George go, he was a very special man. I was honoured to know him.

A truly important figure in Irish cultural history, your contribution to Irish film and to our understanding of the revolution was so significant. RIP.

George you were a brilliant man we learned so much from you &enjoyed those nights with yourself and janice at dinner and your film shows may you rest in peace