James Doolan

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and all of Jim's family on his death. I only heard today when I bumped into Lelia (unexpectently) at a repose in Dublin 7. May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Caroline, Lelia, Patrick, Matt and all Jim’s family. Suaimhneas síoraí dó.

Dear Caroline
We are so sad to hear of Jim’s passing. He seemed to have the gift of eternal youth and his joy in life was infectious. We are sorry that we are late to this news having been out of Ireland and out of touch these past four weeks.
He was such a kindly and clever man who made friends easily and was respected by everyone. God bless his dear soul.

Caroline, please accept the most since condolences from the Oklahoma Lanes. Even though we were only able to meet Jim once, when we visited Galway back in ‘23, we’ve since had the opportunity to review his amazing career in both education and public service. We can only imagine how much he’ll be missed and we will pray for your continued peace as you go through the grieving process. We will always relish our time with you during our most recent and appreciate your warm hospitality.

Caroline sincerest condolences to you and the family on his passing. A true gentleman. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace AMEN.

Deepest sympathy to the Doolan family on the passing of James., R.I.P. Jim was a most courteous man to meet on the occasions we met, mostly I the precincts of Leinster House or various Ard Fheiseanna or other political occasions.
Ar Dheis De go raibh se.

My sincere sympathy to Caroline and the Doolan Family on the sad passing of Jim.Jim was kind,courteous,genuine and very approachable.
He had a great personality and most importantly,he had the common touch which made one at ease in his company.As a former Commerce student at the then UCG,many years ago,I always found his lectures most interesting as he was an excellent communicator in addition to being very eloquent.I also recall when he chaired meetings of the West branch of the Irish Council of the European Movement.May his very kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Our sympathy to all James’ family, especially Caroline. We remember meeting you at events with the association of former parliamentarians.

I always enjoyed meeting Caroline and Jim .
He was a lovely person .
Sincere condolences to Caroline .
Brian Fennell

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and all Jim's family on their loss. He was a true gentleman, always cheerful and a pleasure to meet. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Deepest sympathy to Caroline on Jim's passing and with regrets that we were out of the country when his long and fruitful life came to an end. Jim always proved himself a supportive colleague who, in retirement, never failed to stop for a chat whenever we met. His interests included national and global affairs, past and present, but also extended to his County Clare roots at Doolan's Cross between Kilshanny and Lisdoonvarna. We also had Laurence Fontaine as a friend in common.

We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Caroline and the Dolan family on the passing of jim.

Our sincere sympathy to Caroline and the Doolin and Lane families on the death of Jim. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all the passing of James. May he rest in Peace

Deepest sympathy to you Caroline on your great loss. I so enjoyed meeting you both in Knock when I was there with Monica. Jim was great company a true gentleman. I loved his stories. I was disappointed last June when you could n’t be with us. May God be with you you in a very special way these days Catherine

Deepest sympathy, Caroline, on the death of your dear Jim. His company was always a pleasure.

Our sincere sympathy to Caroline on the death of your dear Jim.

Deepest sympathy to all the Doolan family on your loss. I have great memories of Jim from the meetings of the Harvard Business School Association over many years in the 1970s and 1980s. A brilliant and charming man, may he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Caroline and to all of Jim's extended family on his death. I have fond memories of our interaction over the years and always enjoyed his company. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís. Gearóid Lohan

My condolences to all of Jim's family. It was not for nothing that he was called 'Gentleman Jim'. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy Lelia, Jim’s wife and family on the very sad passing of your brother and husband.
RIP

Our sincerest sympathy to Caroline and all of the Doolan family.
Jim was a great friend and supportive colleague in UCG in the 1980's. He mentored and helped everyone with kindness and humour.
A gentle soul has left us and while we are the poorer for his passing, we remember with great fondness a remarkable human being whom we were privileged to have met and to have had as a friend.

Dear Caroline,
My sincerest sympathies on Jims passing. I remember him fondly as both my lecturer and as a former colleague.

Sincerest condolences to Caroline and to all of Jim's family on his passing. I got to know Jim when I was the Commerce Subject Librarian and it was a pleasure to have supported him and his students. It was also a pleasure to meet him at events outside of College before and after retirement. After a long conversation one day talking about our respective families in Clare we came to the conclusion that we might be related. May Jim Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and Lelia on the sad news of Jim’s death. May his kind gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy Caroline & family on the death of Jim. we spent a great week touring in Washington with the EX members group in 2023. He was a very learned man. May he rest in peace.

My condolences to all the Doolan family. As a long-time neighbour of Lelia's, I met Jim many times and always thought him a lovely gentleman indeed.

My sincere sympathy to his wife Caroline and extended family on the passing of James ( Jim ) May he rest in peace.Always on his wish list was to visit the refurbished St. Mel’s Cathedral Longford after the horrific fire I hope he achieved his wish

Our sincere condolences to all the Doolan Family .
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
May he Rest In Peace.

Caroline so sad to hear of the passing of your dear husband Jim.
Fond memories of meeting you both in college and recently at Alice's memorial.
May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to Caroline, Lelia and all Jim's family.

I am sorry I cannot be with you today to share in a celebration of Jim's life. My sincere sympathy to you all at this sad time.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY

I am very saddened to hear that Jim has died and would like, in particular, to offer my sincere condolences to Caroline and Lelia. Jim was a lovely person and it was always a pleasure to meet him on his many return visits to the University where he was so fondly regarded by colleagues, past and present. Suaimhneas ar a anam uasal.

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and all Jim’s family on your sad loss . A gentleman to his finger tips . A great conversationalist and very erudite man whether on the Aran islands , Washington or wherever! He will be greatly missed . Caroline as I am abroad , I am really sorry that I won’t get to the funeral but will contact you on my return. Thinking of you during this difficult time. May Jim rest in peace.

So sad to learn of Jim's passing, as he was a great character and a memorable lecturer in my time on the part-time MBA course of 88-90. I was lucky enough to meet Jim years later, and get to know him a whole lot better in our meetups at the Cafe by Joyce's Knocknacarra.

RIP Jim, and condolences to his family.

Sincere sympathies to Mrs Doolan and all of the Doolan family on the passing of Jim. A gentleman, always. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and all the Doolan family on the sad passing of Jim. He was a most unassuming and polite gentleman whom I got to know when he was campaigning for the Senate back in the days, and, more recently when we traveled together with the former members to D.C. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Suaimhneas síoraí i measc na nAingeal ort, a Shéamuis

My deepest sympathy to the Doolan family. My father joe (snr) regarded jim as a dear friend and loved arranging to meet him on the prom for a chat. May they rest in peace, 2 good men.

My sincere condolences to Caroline and the Doolan family and to PJ and Ann and all the Lane family on the passing of Jim. I remember him as an exceptionally fine educator from the time I was a student in UCG. His teaching of the principles of management and leadership had a lifelong impact. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Caroline and the Doolan family and to PJ and Ann and all the Lane family on the passing of Jim. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to the Doolan family on the passing of a dear old friend of mine from yonder years.

So sorry to learn of jim's passing.I had the honour of serving with him in Seanad Eireann.He was a gentleman and and a huge asset to the Fianna Fail Party .Although an academic by training and profession he had the common touch and was highly regarded among his colleagues.RIP

My sincere sympathy with Caroline and all of Jim's family at this very difficult time. Jim was a gentleman. May God rest his soul and give strength to you all. Gerard Leahy, Renmore Galway.

Sincere condolences to Caroline and all the extended family on the passing of a true gentleman who was, over so many years, always a pleasure to meet. May James spend the rest of his eternal life at peace in heaven with Almighty God.

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and all the Doolan Family on the passing of Jim, RIP. He always mentioned his local Clare connections when I met him in Dublin. A very nice gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Dílis go deo.

Sincere sympathy and condolences to Lelia and family.

I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Jim who was always kind to me when we met ….I offer my deepest sympathy to all his family on your sad loss with an assurance of my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time…. May Jim rest in peace

Jim was quite simply a good man. He was warm, enthusiastic, always brimming with good humour and new ideas and a man of deep integrity. It was an honour to have known and worked with him.

Sincere sympathy to Caroline and the Doolan family on Jim's passing. He was a man of great erudition, which he wore lightly. He was always a thoughtful debater and advocate for reason in public policy.Ar dheis De go raibh se.

Our deepest sympathy to Caroline and all the family on the passing of Jim -a sincere gentleman and a loyal colleague.

Our sympathy to Caroline, Lelia, Paddy, Matt and everybody.

Jim's students, including Miriam, speak so highly of him.

Go raibh a bhád le céibh aircín an áthais. ⛵️

Deepest sympathy to Caroline and all the Doolan Family on the passing of Jim, RIP. Jim was an longstanding executive member of the Association and his presence will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Sincere sympathy to Carol, Jim's sister, brothers & all the Lane family on Jim's passing.

May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Caroline on Jim's passing. A scollar and a gentleman.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom and Cathryn Berkery

Sincere condolence to the Doolan family on the sad passing of Jim wonderfull memories of canvesing with him may his soul rest in peace

Deepest condolences to the Doolan family on Jim’s sad passing. His life’s work as an educator and academic will ensure his legacy lives on for many years to come.

Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Very sorry to hear Jim has passed away. Was very kind and knowledgeable to me during and after researching my book on Tuairim. Will be missed. Sympathies to all his family

Sincere sympathy to Sarah and all the family, on the passing of your Uncle James. From what I have heard and read, he was a very well loved and interesting man.

Ar dheis Dé raibh a ainm.

Deepest condolences to you Caroline, all the Doolan and Lane families on the passing of Jim . A lovely gentleman. May all the happy memories and time together give you strength at this difficult time