Ian McStay

Rest in peace Ian, never in all our chats in the surgery did you ever side with me on blaming a ref for a rugby result! You will be missed by all here.

Joan and family,so sorry to hear about Ian.He was a genuinely nice man and very pleasant to have a chat with,always interesting,knowledgeable and with humour.RIP.

Sincere condolences to the McStay family on the sad death of Ian may he rest in peace

So sad to hear that Ian has left us. What an unpleasant shock.

I knew him for many years as a fellow-member of Probus Dun Laoghaire Marine, meeting every Monday morning at the Royal St George Yacht Club. The last time we met was, I believe, just one week before he died, and he appeared as hale and hearty and cheerful as always.

Yesterday, Monday 26th, the Club stood in silence for one minute to pray for the repose of Ian's soul and to pay tribute and honour to him.

Sincere condolences to Joan and all his family, to whom he was clearly devoted.

I’m very sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. I will miss his company at the School’s rugby matches in Donnybrook. A kind and thoughtful colleague as a referee and administrator.

Sincere condolences to Joan and family on the death of Ian may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the McStay family on the sad passing of Ian.

His calm pleasant friendly demeanour characterised his interfaces with his IDA colleagues over many years

Sincere condolences on the passing of your father, may he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to the McStay family on the sad passing of Ian.RIP

So very sad to hear of Ian's passing. We went back over many years in refereeing and he was always helpful and good company. In recent years he was part of our monthly lunches which kept us up to date with Rugby events. Unfortunately I am not able to attend his funeral.
My deepest sympathies to Joan and all the family.

Sincere condolences to the McStay family on the sad passing of Ian. May he rest in peace.
I met him first through radio and them through lawn bowling. He was a gentleman.

So sorry to learn about the passing of Ian, always a gentleman with a smile and will be remembered by all of his colleagues in IDA.
His calm demeanour and analytical views on the game of rugby created many a debate!
Rest in peace

So sorry to hear about Ian’s passing. Sincere condolences from all in Atlanta.

My sincere condolences to Joan, Owen, Helen and Fiona on the death of Ian. I know he will be sadly missed by you all. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to the McStay family on the sad passing of Ian. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Condolences. Many memories of contacts and conversations through IRTS. A real gentleman. May he rest in peace

To Joan and Family we were saddened to see the that Ian has died. May he rest peace.

So sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. My condolences to all of his family. A gentlemen to his finger tips. Very fondly remembered as a great work colleague and fun person in IDA’s Building Operations Division over a five year period during the late 1970s / early 1980s. Dick Lenehan

Sorry to hear of Ian's passing. Sincere condolences to Joan and family.
Regret I am unable to attend funeral. May he rest in peace.
Philip Cannon former secretary of Shankill Bowling Club.

Dear Joan it was with deep sadness we heard of the death of Ian , I, the Committee and friends in Clonkeen Bridge club send sympathy to you and family. May he rest in peace. Yvonne.

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father Helen. Regrettably we can not be with you for the funeral mass but send our deepest condolences to you and your family R.I.P.

My sympathy to the McStay family on the death of Ian. He was a true gentleman.

Very sorry to hear the sad news about Ian. We were good friends and colleagues in the IDA.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Ian. Fondest memories of him in our BOD days in IDA (including his Honda 50!). Alway's a welcoming and gentle smile - and obliging to all staff. He was in great form at our recent anniversary of leaving IDA on 29 Feb. last in Buswells. Hard to believe no longer with us. May he rest in peace.

Joan, deepest sympathy. Liz Jordan and Joan Cusack. Clonkeen Bridge Club.

Condolences to Fiona and all the McStay family. RIP.

So sorry to hear of your lovely dad’s passing Helen. Thinking of you and all your family at this very sad time. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Fiona and the McStay family on the death of Ian. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he Rest in Peace.

Our Sincere Condolences to Fiona and all the McStay family on the passing of Ian. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of the death of Ian. A lovely guy that I got to know in Probus. May he rest in peace. Raymond Burke

Fiona, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I knew Ian through Probus in Dún Laoghaire. It was always a pleasure to chat with him about rugby. My condolences to the Mc Stay family.

On behalf of the Committee and Membership of Dun Laoghaire Marine Probus Club I would like to offer sincere condolences to Joan and the McStay family on Ian's death.
He was a kind and popular member of Probus and a complete gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

Peter McGonigal
President
Dun Laoghaire Marine Probus Club

Very sorry to hear of Ian's passing, he was a lovely neighbour and we had many chats about rugby over the years. Our condolences to Joan and the McStay family

I only met Ian a couple of times in Shankill Bowling Club and I always remember his smile. He'd always pull out a chair for you Joan and you'd both sit down and watch one of the internal competitions. I happened to be in Vincents last Monday and I saw you. Can't believe he's gone from us now. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

It is with a great sense of sadness that I have learned of the death of Ian , a colleague from our days in IDA Ireland who I remember with warm affection . He combined a professional approach in his career with a gentle and humorous disposition - his love of rugby never far from the conversation . I wish to convey my condolences to his wife Joan , their children and the extended family on their profound loss .

My condolences to Joan and all the Mc Stay family on the death of Ian.
I met him through Shankill Bowling Club and we played both indoor and outdoor bowls on occasions. In recent times we met and had a chat at the club. I am so very sorry to hear of his passing. May the memories and good times give you all solace in the coming months. RIP Ian.

It is very sad to hear about Ian. My very sincere condolences to Joan and his whole family. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to you Joan and to Eoin, Helen and Fiona. Unfortunately I am out of the country and will be unable to attend Ian's funeral.

I am deeply saddened to learn of Ian's passing. He was a thorough gentleman . As his nominee to succeed him in the Presidency of the
ARLB I always had a particular affinity with him, and know how fair and upright he was . He is a huge loss not only to his family but to his associates. May he rest in peace, Brendan Flood.

Shankill Bowling Club members are deeply saddened by the news of Ian’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Joan and all the family . May he rest in peace. Executive Committee.

My deepest sympathy to Ian's family. I was lucky to have known him in
IDA A lovely warm and very helpful man. It's a long number of years ago now but still fresh in my mind.
Rest in Peace Ian.
Clare (Donnelly) Breen

My sincere condolences to Joan and family. I was shocked to hear of his passing as it was only a short while ago since we had a chat on the road. I always loved chatting to him. He was a lovely man and will be missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Sorry to hear the passing of Ian a colleague in IDA always a gentleman.
Deepest Smypathies to Ian's Family.

My deepest sympathy to Joan, Eoin, Helen, Fiona and all the family. I always got on well with Ian and he will be missed. May he rest in peace.

I am vey sorry to read of Ian’s passing. My very sincere condolences to all his family. From a fellow rugby referee.
Owen Doyle

Sincere sympathy to Joan and family on the death of Ian. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Mc Stay family on the death of Ian a former colleague in IDA who was always pleasant and helpful to deal with. May he rest in peace.

Pat Dunne

Our deepest sympathies to Joan and Family on the death of Ian, R.I.P.
Ian was a great help in the early days of the Outdoor section of the Shankill Bowling Club, both as player and administrator, successfully obtaining a porta cabin for use as extra pavilion space and will be sadly missed by all.
"Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis."

Our sincere condolences to Joan and the McStay family.
Ian was a true gentleman. Always friendly, always kind. He will be missed.

i am so sorry to hear of the death of Ian. We had so many discussions together over the years about Rugby and family. Sincere condolences to you Joan and family.

Sincere sympathy to the McStay family.

Sincere condolences to the McStay family on the passing of Ian.
Ian was very active for many years as a referee and subsequently on the Administrative part of the Association of Referees. He will be sadly missed. R.I.P. Ian.

Sending our sincere condolences to Fiona and family at this very sad time.

Sincere sympathy Joan to you & your family on the passing of Ian-a very nice man. I first met him in Sandycove LTC over 50 years ago & subsequently played Bridge on a Thursday morning in Foxrock. I always enjoyed his company & we talked a lot about rugby. May he now rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to the McStay family.
As a work colleague in EI we had many discussions about family, sport - especially his passion for rugby.

Fiona, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. I am sorry beyond words for your loss. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.

Dear Fiona and Family, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Wishing you comfort, peace, and strength during this difficult time.

Fiona, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father Ian. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mother Joan, sister Helen, and brother Eoin as you go through this sad loss together, you will find comfort in each other's love and support as you grieve x.

Our thoughts are with all of you as we fondly remember a kind neighbour and friend, he will be sadly missed. Bruce, Susan and Roy.