James (Jimmy) Wren

Thinking of our lovely neighbour and sending our condolences to all the family

So sorry to hear this sad news, Jim was a lovely, gentle man and a good neighbour for many, many years. May he Rest In Peace.
Nuala and the Loughran family, ex 169.

A mighty tree has fallen in the O’Tooles GAC forest. Jimmy was a class apart in terms of his interest in and knowledge of all things concerning our Local, National and GAA history. His Artwork and Calligrophy skills were inspirational in how he told a story. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh ag Jimmy.

Deepest sympathy Noeline and family on the passing of Jim
So sad to hear of his death
From a first cousin ….one of the Wrens .

Deepest sympathy to Jimmys family & many friends.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace..

Sincere condolences to all of jimmys family,
Very fond memories from the chats & knowledge that he would impart on us all, a true larrier!

Suaimhneas síoraí

Horgan family

On behalf of Jim s life long next door neighbour Brid . We would like to offer our deepest condolences to Noleen and Family . They watched out for each other daily , Brid always listened at a certain time for Jim s door knowing he was up and out , both livinging happily on their own , fiercly independent both of them , mam misses the sound of the door closing , and the chats , in the garden . Jim s books are a captivating dive into Dublins History , A wonderful Historian , and gifted illustrator . A gemtleman , Thank you Jim for always throwing the ball back over the years , when we were kids . Rest in Peace . The Persse Family .

Sad to hear the news of the passing of Jimmy. A great historian on Dublin folklore and Irelands fight for freedom, his wealth of knowledge on the 1916 Easter Rising, War of Independence and Civil War are remarkable. His publications, books on those subjects, his family connections to Irelands struggle for freedom are remarkable. May he rest in eternal peace.

My sincere condolences to Jimmy's family. It was my pleasure to have met such a lovely man and a great researcher, artist, writer and historian. He will be sadly missed. May Jimmy Rest In Peace.

Sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing, sound man, always enjoyed Jimmy’s company especially in the Sunset hse back in the day RIP. Paul O Meara

Very sorry to hear the sad news. May Jimmy rest in peace.

So long, Jimmy.Great club man and the author of many historical books.

A lifelong friend of my Mam's family in Donnycarney, I got to know Jimmy though my interest in history and in particular the 1916 rising. I learned so much from Jimmy, not only about this period of our history and my family's involvement, but about my wonderful city and it's culture, heritage and history. I will miss having a pint with Jimmy in Kitty Kiernan's or with him and Charlie Murtagh after some commemoration wher Jimmy would inevitably know more about than the orator. Tá Dub mór, staraí mór agus cara mór caillte againne. Ar dheis Dé go raibh d'Anam dílis Jimmy.

Sincere sympathy to the Wren family on the passing of Jimmy. I new Jimmy well from O'Tooles Gaa and reading his many books.

Anothe sad loss

jimmy will be missed by all his friends and family great historian
A big hurling supporter rest in peace jimmy

Please except our condolence and prayers on the passing of Jimmy

Condolensces to Noeline and the extended Wren family. We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a real gentleman and very engaging. He will be missed by all who knew him in the Centre and the local community. Ar dheis De go raibh a h'anam.

With deepest sympathy on the passing of Jimmy, a Dublin legend, a walking authority on Irish history particularly Easter week 1916. Jimmy loved his art and drawing, his two 1916 books in time will be seen as definitive history books on the GPO and Four Courts Garrison. He will be greatly missed, and I will miss calling over and chatting about all sorts of things . Farewell Jimmy Wren my pal..🇮🇪 May you rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Noeline and family on the sad passing of Jim.

We remember with great fondness Jim and our Aunt Bernie visiting us in Castlebar in the early years. Jim and my late dad, Patsy, were both passionate GAA followers, always enjoying a lively and jovial banter when Mayo and Dublin faced off in Croke Park.

A true gentleman and a brilliant historian, Jim left an incredible legacy through his books, enriching us all with his vast knowledge. He will be deeply missed, but his wisdom and contributions will live on in the hearts and minds of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

I Remember Mr Wren coming into the Gilbert Library in Pearse Street Library [The Dublin and Irish Collection]
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I knew Jimmy through the 1916 Relatives Association and his great work providing sketches and biographical information in the books he wrote on the men and women who fought in the GPO and Four Courts garrisons. Jimmy was a real gentleman, kind and generous. It was a pleasure knowing him. My condolences to all his friends and family. May he rest in peace.

My heartfelt sympathy to Noeline and family on the sad passing of Jim. It was always a pleasure to meet Jim and my late Aunt Bernie on their visits west. Jim and Bernie were there for me when I started college many years ago in Dublin. His knowledge of history and GAA was famous. He is now reunited with his beloved Bernie again. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Noeline and family on the sad passing of Jim. I remember with great fondness visiting Jim and Aunt Bernie in their home in Donnycarney. When they travelled to Mayo we enjoyed the good natured banter between Jim and my late Dad Patsy (two great Gaa men) needles to say especially when Mayo were playing Dublin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's death.Jimmy was a member of the National Library of Ireland for many years and was always sharing stories. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to you Noeline and all your family.Jim was a caring and devoted husband to my sister Bernadette. I am sure they are together again now and he is regaling her with lots of news and stories.He was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Noeline and family on the sad passing of Jim.We have very fond memories of his visits to Mayo with Auntie Bernie.He was such an interesting and talented man.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Wren family on the passing of Jimmy.

My condolences to Jimmys sister,Noeleen and the extended family.He was a great historian particularly from 1916 on and a treasured member of O’Tooles GAC.Rest in peace,Jimmy.

My deepest sympathy Nolieen oon the passing of your brother Rip.

Deepest sympathy to Noeline and all your family on the passing of Jimmy, he was a good friend of my brother John.Rest in peace Jimmy.

Sincere sympathy to the Wren family on the passing of Jimmy. A great Dub, historian and artist. A gentleman who was always nice any time I chatted to him. RIP Jimmy.

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim, great memories of the Malahide rd.

Peggy and family

Deepest sympathy to you Noeline, and your family on the death of Jim. He had a great gift of art and also benefited us all in his research into the family tree. May his blessed soul rest with all those gone before him in the presence of God.
Doreen and family

So sorry to hear of the passing of Jimmy a great Historian and a great Dublin man.Condolences to his family and O Tooles GAA Club.

So sorry to hear of Jimmys passing RIP Peggy & Family

Dear family - I didn’t know Jimmy but today, without knowing of his passing opened a book that I had picked from my bookshelf some months ago that had been sitting beside my bed it must have belonged to my late mother - “the villages of Dublin” reading this all today I got curious about Jimmy and looked him up only to see this ! Incredible - I’m sending deepest condolences to all his friends and family from a stranger who is actively loving the book and it’s beautiful illustrations- RIP I will continue to pass this book on to others - many thanks to you Jimmy x

RIP jimmy, always had knowledge to share from irish history to the history of Otooles.

Our deepest sympathy to Noeline and all Jim`s relatives and friends.
We have treasured memories of Jim who was married to our Aunt Bernie, may he rest in peace.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal dílis

Deepest sympathy to the Wren family on the very sad passing of Jimmy. May he rest in peace. Jimmy was a fountain of knowledge on the history of Dublin City,Dublin GAA,and had a great love of O'Tooles GAC. He will be sadly missed watching his beloved O'Tooles.

Rip uncle Jim you will be sadly missed

So sad to hear of Jimmys passing , a gentleman and wealth of information not only about 1916 history but about old Donnycarney, he will be sadly missed, rest in peace Jimmy. 🙏 🕯

Our deepest sympathy to Jimmys family ,on their sad loss.A brilliant writer and historian .Left us so much knowledge in his books .May you rest in Peace.

Deepest condolence to all of Jimmy's family, friends and the O'Tooles GAA Club at this sad time. We have many happy memories in the company of Jimmy at the Old Dublin Historical Society talks and outings he will be sadly missed by all that knew him may Jimmy rest in peace.

A gentleman and a brilliant historian, who gave so much us, in his books, and his friendship.. You will be very much missed Jimmy, but will live on through the vast knowledge that you shared with us.. Till we meet again..🇮🇪