Irene Harrison

Since condolences to Irene's family. Irene was a joyful person that we met, as many did, through the Curragh Sub-Aqua Club. She welcomed us with joy and enthusiasm when we arrived and had many wonderful dives & week-ends together around Ireland and abroad. Helen in particular had many long fascinating dives in Egypt with Irene as neither seemed to use air, coming back long after the rest of us were back on the beach. Irene, you are sadly missed, RIP

On behalf of the staff and Board sending our deepest sympathies to Paul and family on the sudden and devastating loss of Irene. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Sincere condolences to Irene’s family. Irene was a kind and supportive manager to me and my colleagues in the physiotherapy department in Beaumont Hospital. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Irene's family on her passing. We have fond memories of Irene while diving with Curragh Sub-Aqua club many years ago. May she rest in peace.

Irene was a legend in her own time and a great diver may she rip Albert Kerr

Very sorry for your loss r.i.p. Irene condolences to her family and friends at this sad time...

Sincere condolences to the Harrison family on the sudden passing of Irene.

I remember Irene well from her Physiotherapy days in beaumont hospital. Shd was a lady and a wonderful colleague

I have wonderful memories of diving and being on holiday with Irene. She was an important part of my journey when I started my dive career and much to my delight was still diving when I rejoined the Curragh after a 20 year absence in 2014.

She was a great dive buddy and on one memorable dive with her in Dalkey, when we came across a couple of dogfish, one swam over and sat on her hand. How cool I thought! Apres dive she could be found with a rum and coke or a rum and blackcurrant, joining in the general festivities and discussion about having spent another great day underwater. At these times she talked about her family and the various projects she had going on at her home. It was clear to everyone during these chats how deeply she loved and how proud she was of her brother, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews…..and her garden.

I am still processing what happened and take comfort in the fact, she passed doing what she loved and was with her friends. Thinking of you all and of course Irene at this difficult time. Chantal

We were so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. We had great diving holidays together. Irene was always gentle and kind and a great force for good in Irish doving.
May she rest in peace.

Irish diving has lost a wonderful inspirational diver. I had the pleasure of diving with her over the years in the Curragh SAC where the dives and afterwards were always so enjoyable. Rest in peace, Irene.

My deepest sympathies to Paul, Mary, Irene's Nieces, Nephews, Friends, Neighbours and the sub- diving community of Ireland.

One of many warm tributes I read here described Irene as a person whose contribution benefitted half a century of Irish divers!

Unfortunately I only ever met Irene a few times but my late Mother (Ann Power née Bradshaw) and her family only ever spoke of her with the highest regard.

My eternal rest grant onto her and may perpetual light shine upon her. May Irene's soul and those of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, recent in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Paul, Mary and family. May she rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Irene's passing. She taught, helped and tested me on a number of diving courses in the 1990s. A great and kind lady.

My sincere condolences to Irene's Family and diving Family on Irene's sad and sudden passing. May She Rest in Peace 🙏

Paul and family.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time. My sincere sympathy to you all .

Condolences to Irene's family - her life was an example to us all of 'a life well lived'.

Sincere condolences to Irene's family. I have very fond memories of diving with her. She was an incredible human being and one of a kind. I will keep her and the family in my thoughts at this time.

As a diver I have heard many wonderful stories about Irene. My deepest codolences to her friends and family. May she Rest In Peace.

So sad to hear of Irenes passing.She was a great person and will be sadly missed.
RIP.

Sincere sympathies to Irene's family. We have been friends and dive budies with Irene for many years and had the privilege of sharing many adventures and special moments which we will remember forever. Irene will always be missed.

I would like to express my personal shock and deepest condolences and sorrow to Paul and the Harrison family on the passing of my club member, friend, dive buddy and all round inspiration, Irene. She was an inspiration to me since I joined CSAC, and was an amazing dive buddy. My daughters Chloe and Holly loved diving with her, she had so much experience and calm outlook. I will miss her terribly, she leaves a big gap to fill.

RIP Irene
Mark Stanley, Chloe Stanley, Holly Stanley

On behalf of the entire club, I would like to express our shock and very deepest condolences and sorrow to Paul and the Harrison family on the passing of our club member, friend, dive buddy and all round inspiration Irene. She was an inspiration to all she met, a safe pair of hands and a key influence to diving in Ireland since the 1970s. She was instrumental to the setup of the club, the setup of the NGB CFT(Diving Ireland), the ongoing development of Instructors and gave the perfect welcome for many of the newest divers. She was very well thought of by the entire diving community in Ireland and abroad, and will be dearly missed. She leaves a big gap in all of the lives she touched.

RIP Irene
Curragh Sub Aqua Club, Chair, Mark Stanley

Sincere sympathy to Irene's family & friends. Irene was some woman & she was a wonderful ambassador for the sport of diving. May she rest in peace.
Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair di, a Thiarna

So sorry to hear about Irene’s sudden departure. Sounds like she had a very full life and will be missed by many. Love and prayers to you all.

Love, Fiona, Criona and Chris (John Bradshaw’s children - Irene’s first cousin)

With deepest condolences to Irene’s family and friends. The diving community has lost a legend. RIP.

So shocked and sad to hear of Irene's death. She was a wonderful friend when we studied together at UCD - always so hospitable , kind and generous, and she had so many strings to her bow! Sincere sympathy to you Paul and family and to all Irene's many friends and connections. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Our very deepest sympathy and condolences to Paul and the Harrison family on our dear friend and dive buddy Irene's untimely passing. She was always a cornerstone of our club at home and abroad and very good friend to all through thick and thin since the mid seventies. Her passing will leave a big gap in all our lives.
RIP Irene.
Neill and Peggy
Curragh Sub Aqua Club

Deepest sympathies to Irene’s family and friends. Such a lovely person - always kind, supportive and positive.
Rest in peace.

Heartbreaking. Irene was such an inspiration, always good-humoured and had time for everybody. I will miss her very much.

My sympathies to Irene's family and her Curragh buddies at this very sad time. Irene was a trail blazer for women in diving, so generous with her time and committed to the organisation.

Ní bheith a leithéid arís ann.

Rest in Peace Irene. You leave many fond memories and a great legacy. Sincere condolences to Paul and family and to all of her diving friends. Philie

Our sincerest condolences to her family on their great loss. We've known Irene since the seventies and have had countless interactions together throughout the decades since. She became an Icon of diving in this country byway of her contribution to the whole of CFT. The Lady was quite simply a Legend and we will miss her forever.

Sincere sympathy to all of Irene’s family and to the members of The Curragh Sub Aqua Club. Have great memories of my early diving days. She played a big role in improving ladies’ diving in Ireland. Irene will be greatly missed by all the diving community. RIP

Sincerest condolences to Irene's extended family and to the Curragh Sub Aqua Club.
I had the great pleasure of meeting Irene very early in my diving adventure and I very much enjoyed the occasional dive and snorkel with her since then.
She was a good friend, and I very much enjoyed working with Irene on various diving groups through the 80s/90s.
May she Rest in Peace.

When I was told of Irene's untimely death I was devastated. Irene was my diving buddy, and we shared a love of gardening. Irene was a very good friend and will be sadly missed.

Sincere condolences to Brian and the Harrison family on the death of a much loved aunt and sister. May you be comforted by happy memories of Irene in the weeks and months ahead. Solas síoraí ar a hanam uasail.

Dearest Paul and family, my sincere condolences on Irene's untimely passing. My mother, Ann Power, nee Bradshaw, was always very close to Uncle Michael. I have very fond childhood memories of staying in your family home in Artane in the Summer when you all went on holiday to the Kerry Gaeltacht, often joined by Uncle Brendan. Irene was such a beautiful, accomplished woman and fondly remembered cousin. My mother always spoke very admiringly of her. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis. Ailis Power (Limerick).

Sincere sympathy Paul on the passing of you beloved sister . Condolences from all at AAI . Nothing can prepare you for such a loss you are in my thoughts and prayers .

I was saddened to hear of Irene’s untimely passing as it seemed she would go on diving forever. She was a legend in the Curragh SAC and in the Irish diving community. May she rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Irene's untimely passing. I had the pleasure of working with her on various CFT committees and projects, as well as enjoying her company on many great dives, especially off the Skelligs.
Irene was one of the nicest people I ever met through diving, and was also one of the most accomplished divers I've known. I feel privileged to have known her, and like many in the diving community, am heartbroken that she's gone.
Deepest condolences to her family and to her good friends in Curragh SAC.

So sad to learn of the untimely passing of Irene. I had the pleasure of working with her on many CFT projects and events, particularly through the 1970s-90s. She made great contributions to the diving community over the last 50 years and will be sadly missed. May she rest in peace.
Brian McGuinness, Irish SAC.

Our deepest sympathty to Irene's family and relations and her many, many friends, especially in the diving community. We were privileged to know her for many years, and we saw first hand how everyone in the world of Irish scuba diving held Irene in such high esteem, as did we all. We knew her as a lovely kind lady, who always had a smile for everyone and we will miss her visits to the Doonmore. Andrew & Donna, Aileen and Simon Murray, and all the staff of the Doonmore. RIP Irene.

We remember our fellow diver Irene. Her courage, leadership, generosity, and love for the sea shaped the diving community. A trailblazer, Irene was our first woman M3, former NDO, and President of Diving Ireland. Her legacy lives on in every safe, joyful dive.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

So sad to hear of the passing of such a noble lady who had a smile in greeting anyone. Sincere condolences to her family, friends, and diving buddies in the Curragh SAC and farther afield. May she R.I.P.

Sincerest condolences to Irene‘s family. She was a lovely person and great to work with. She will be sadly missed from the Diving community. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Irenes family, she was a lovely person and will be a huge loss to to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. May she Rest In Peace.

Fair well old friend our deepest condolences to Irene's family, friends and all her Diving Buddies.
May Fair Winds and a following sea carry Irene to her final rest.
Cossie Kilkee Diving Centre Cossie.

So sorry for your loss we always loved when we had our chats with Irene she always had the time for a chat as her neighbour we will miss her and her chats
From susan , Anne , Dave & Dee

Our deepest sympathies to Paul, Mary, Anna, Brian & Bridget on the sad news of Irene’s untimely death.

Irene was a much-loved and welcome presence in Derrynane for over 60 years with her parents Michael & Angela & brother Paul. In more recent years with her friends Freddie & Tom.

Her deep love for the sea, her passion for diving and nature, and her warm sense of humour made her a joy to be around. She brought a gentle spirit and a genuine appreciation for the beauty of the place and the people in it. She will be deeply missed by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing her

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

All at the Roscommon subaqua club were very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Irene. A dedicated member of diving Ireland.
Condolences to all Irene's family, friends, club colleagues and the wider diving community.
May she rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to Irene's family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. She was a lovely kind neighbour Her presence will be sadly missed on the road .
The Farrelly Family

Sincere sympathy on the passing of Irene. May your dear sister, aunt, friend, club member and loved one rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy, Mary, Paul and family on Irene's very sad passing. This is a very tough time for you all but your fond memories will help you through. May Irene rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Paul , Mary ,Anna ,Brian Bridget,the young Harrisons and all the diving fraternity on the very sad ,sudden loss of our dear Irene . We will miss her laughter ,practical vibrant engagement with life ,her generous interest and care of her parents and later her nieces, nephew and Brian’s children.
Sonas na bhFlaitheas d‘a h anam uasal,flaithiúil.

Although it is many years since I last met Irene, I still carry fond and happy memories of a kind and gentle lady. It was my pleasure to have know her. My condolances to her family. May Irene rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Sad to hear the news. Condolences to you family.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Irene, such a gentle soul and a great ambassador to her scuba diving sport, she will be fondly rememberd by those she taught and mentored, may she rest unforgotten in peace

Sincere sympathy to all of Irene’s family. Have not seen Irene in years, but in my early days of diving Irene was totally immersed in everything to do with diving. She played a big role in developing and improving diving in Ireland. Irene will be greatly missed by all the diving community. RIP

Condolences to Irene's family, friends and all her dive colleagues from all at Wexford Sub Aqua Club

Deepest sympathies to Irene's family and friends. May she Rest in Peace. Ivan Donoghue.