Gerard Cunningham

Our sincere sympathy to Gerry’s family and all his loved ones at this difficult time. It was a pleasure to meet Gerry every summer when we returned to our much loved Inis Oirr. Gerry, you brought our families on many fishing trips..they may not have caught many fish but gathered so many wonderful memories. You will be missed. May you rest in peace Gerry.

I met Gerry on my first trip to Inis Oirr and loved his openness and friendship and met him on many subsequent visits. The trip wasn’t right until I had met him and he was such fun but really sound.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

My sincere condolences to all of Gerry’s family. I knew Gerry for many years through his work in Ballyfermot Youthreach. His skills and understanding of the young people in Youthreach were much appreciated. I remember fondly Gerry singing at his retirement party. May he Rest In Peace

Comhbhrón leat a Bhríd & leis an gclann.
Beannacht Dé le Anam Gerry, RIP.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam Gerry. Comhbhrón libh ar fad.

Sincere condolences on the passing of dear Gerry from Deirdre, Roisín and Dairine McCafferty. We loved our times on Inishere with Gerry. Love to Bríd and all the family

Sincere condolences to the family of Óglach Gerry Cunningham Fear lách Fear cróga Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas dó agus cabhair da chlann

So sorry to hear of the passing of Gerry. First met him on the Island 30 years ago & had the pleasure of his company on many occasions on Inis Oirr & in Dublin. A gentleman.
Condolences to all his family & friends. Suaimhneas síoraí mo chara 🙏

We were so sorry to hear of gerrys passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace & we will always remember gerry

My condolences to Gerry's family in Tyrone and Inis Oirr. Gerry was so kind to me and kind to my family when they visited the island. I will miss him.

Sorry to hear of the death of Gerry. I'll always have fond memories of the craic and camaraderie on Inis Oirr every summer. Always a smile on his face and a kind word from his mouth - especially for the kids. He'll be deeply missed.
Sincere condolences to all his family.

I first met Gerry in Arthur’s Pub in Thomas Street where he felt like the main host! Whether sitting in his favourite seat at the pillar or putting turf on that big fire he was always kind, welcoming and a good laugh. I loved that bold twinkle in his eye and his sartorial fashion sense!!

Go dtuga Dhia suaimhneas croí dó. RIP

my deepest sympathy to the Cunningham family On the death of Gerry my Late husband & I met him in Arthurs he was a gentleman & Rita spoke so highly of him down the year; may Gerry rest in peace Ritas mum

Comhbhrón ó chroí leis an gclann ar fad. Fear uasal, álainn, cinéalta agus lách i gcónaí. Codladh sámh Gerry x

RIP Gerry. Deepest condolences to his family and especially Busty.

Sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family on the sad passing of Gerry Rest in peace comrade.

Comhbhrón ó chroí libh ar fad ar bhás Gerry. Ag smaoineamh oraibh ag an am deacair seo. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Sincere sypmathy to all of Gerrys family, I met Gerry in London many years ago and have great memories of that time.May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Comhbrón ó croí leis an gclann ar fad ar bhás Gerry. R. I. P

I’m from America, and while visiting Inis Oirr for the first time in traveling with a lifelong friend, in the summer of 2001, I was on the beach just outside of Tigh Ned’s. I had my old fashioned camera with me, hoping for the last beam of late night sunlight to capture the beauty of it all!. On the rocks along the shoreline, a silhouette started to walk towards me. In the darkness, a voice like no other said, “whatch you doin out here lass?” I said “I’m taking photos but there’s no light!” I then said, “whatch you doin out here?” The voice said, “I’m fishin’ but there’s no fish! Come on let’s go in to the pub and have a drink!” That moment changed my life forever! A whole new Irish world of friends and chosen family opened up to me! It was obvious everyone loved Gerry, and he was the informal Mayor of the place. Of perhaps every place and person he encountered! I met Eileen on the shore the next day, and it was an instant bond! She was 6 years old! She reminded me of me at that age! Her jumping from rock to rock with bare feet and a 6th sense for knowing the exact placement of her feet on those majestic rocks was a sight to see! She was the daughter I never had. And then i met the rest of the family over those past few days. I returned every summer for years! The bond was unwavering, regardless of how much time might pass between visits. I wished that traveling from Los Angeles to Inis Oirr was as easy as traveling there from Dublin.

Comhbhrón leis an gclann ar fad. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam Gerry.

Comhbhrôn ô chroi leis an gclann ar bhás Gerry. Suaimhneas siorai dá anam dilis.

Sincere sympathy to the Cunnigham family on the passing of Gerry RIP.
He was a gentleman and could speak to anybody. We as a family looked forward meeting him every summer. Rest in peace dear friend

Comhbhrón ó chroí le muintir Gerry. Great memories down through the years. He was so good with our kids & always chatted to them & gave of his time. A generous & kind man. Inisoirr has lost a true friend.

So sad to hear the news of the passing of Gerard, a good friend and comrade will be sadly missed.rest in peace

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Comhbhrón ó chroí do Bhríd agus an clann ar fad. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

Thinking of all the Cunningham Family at this very sad time , Rest in peace Gerry and thanks for your friendship and always there if we needed to ask you something, here in InisHere you will never ever be forgotten . We'll miss you terribly. Farewell our friend .

Rest in peace Gerry and condolences to the Cunningham family and his friends and comrades.

Comhbhón chroí don chlann. Suaimhneas síoraí ort Gerry a chara, aireoidh muid uainn go deo thú istigh in Inis Óirr.

May you rest at last, Gerard, and may the energy of your generous and creative spirit rebound and carry you into other worlds of our mysterious universe.

Condolences to Gerry"s family, friends and comrades. Your creations will hang on my wall both here and in Kerry and I will remember you when I look at them. Rest in Peace Gerry.

Comhbhón do clan Gerry ar son bás ár cara Ní déanimid dearmad riamh ortsa. Fear dilís cneasta a ba é. Suaimhneas siorrí ar d’anam uasal “ó bás go críoch níl críoch ach áthfhas”
Slan go foil ár chara buan

Ó Aodhan Éilís agus Tony Langan Baile atha Cliath

Comhbhrón libh ar fad ar bhás Gerry. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal

Comhbhrón leis an gclann ar fad ar bhás Gerry. Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Sincere condolences to all the Cunningham family. May Gerard RIP

Sincere condolences to all the Cunningham family on the death of Gerry. R.I.P.

Great memories from the Youthreach with Gerry

Rest in peace Gerry 💙

Sincere condolences to all the Cunningham family on the death of Gerry. R.I.P.

Ní maith linn bhur dtrioblóid.
Beannacht Dé lena anam.

My deepest sympathies to all the Cunningham family on the death of Gerard.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

I first met Gerry at a function in Dublin & already aware of his part in the Struggle I was immediastely struck by his humble nature & brilliant wit. To his family I say be proud & ensure his history will be honoured. My deepest Sympathy to you all & as we say in Cork ''may the sun always shine on his resting place'' Sleep well comrade.

Sincere sympathy to Gerrys family Fear uasal ab ea Gearoid Suaimhneas siorai da Anam uasal

Is iomaí lá agus oíche a chaith mé i mbun ceoil i gcomhluadar Gerry. Mo chomhbhrón lena chlann agus an leis an teaghlach uilig. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam, codladh sámh a Gerry.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Gerry a great Gent our taughts are with the family at this sad time may he rest in peace

Great memories of Gerry, worked with him in Ballyfermot Youthreach. Condolences to his family. R.I.P. Gerry.

Sincere sympathies to Gerry's family and friends. Although we haven't seen Gerry for many years we have very fond memories of a good man with his many talents.

Suaimhneas síoraí Óglach Gerry Cunningham 🇮🇪 Comhbhrón to Gerry's clann from all the Binéad clann, Cromghlinn, Átha Cliath

Gerry was a brilliant friend and colleague. The kids and staff of Ballyfermot loved him. Anyone who met him loved him. He was always in good form and had a kind word for and about almost everyone. He organised my stag on ‘his’ island. All who met him at our wedding at Spanish Point loved him. My wife, Loraine, and I have very fond memories of him. Our son, Oscar, by sheer fluke, is taking the name Gerard for his confirmation. That will forever remind us of him. I’m in Dublin with COVID. I plan on being better on Friday to get to his funeral.

Sincere sympathy to the Cunningham family on the passing of Gerry.
May he Rest In peace.

Padraig & Jackie Mc Gee
Athlone

So sorry to hear of the passing of Gerry,had the pleasure of his company on many occasions,what a really nice guy,condolences to all his family & friends.R.I.P. Gerry 🙏

So sorry to hear of Gerrys death. My condolences to Brid, Ciara, Eileen, Fiachra and to all Gerrys family and friends. Gerry was an absolute gentleman and I had the pleasure of calling him a friend. Always kind, gentle and fun to meet up with and chat to. Rest in Peace Gerry.

mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón ó chroí a dhéanamh le teaghlach Gerry. Beidh cuimhne agam i gcónaí ar an lá in Arthur’s nuair a bhí go leor deoch againn. Fear uasal i gcónaí. Ní bheidh Arthur mar an gcéanna arís. Suaimhneas síoraí mo chara.

Sincere sympathy to all the families. Rest in peace.

Sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry. Great memories of spending time with Gerry. Condolences to his family R.I.P.

God take care ofGerard Cunningham great neighbour and friend God Bless🙏🌹

So sad to hear of Gerry's passing, thinking of all your family at this very sad time, I met Gerry in ballyfermot youthreach, where he taught us woodwork a lovely man who will be truly missed, thanks for everything Gerry may you rest in peace xxx

Ní maith liom bhur dtrioblóid.
Beannacht Dé lena anam.

Sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the passing of Gerry.

Great memories of Gerry,he always gave us the annual visitors from Clonakilty & Tipperary such a warm welcome back to Inis Oirr each summer.To say he was a character and a wonderful gentleman would be an understatement.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh ag Gerry go deo.
Ní bheidh a leithead ann arís.
Slán abhaile Gerry.🙏🙏