James P. Larkin

Our sincerest condolences on Jim's passing. He was a gentleman, with great stories and always a friendly word. May he rest in peace.
Elaine Boyle and Angelo Mercone, Beech Park.

Just learnt of Jim's passing. I think of him with great fondness and with deep appreciation for his patience and general genial tolerance towards his undergraduates - of which I was one. Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.

Sincere sympathy to the Larkin family on the passing of Jim. I first met Jim in the second year physics lab in 1970. We shared a passion for motorcycles, I envied his immaculate AJS 650. Always happy to give advice and support.
May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Tom, Helen and James on the death of your father. I remember Jim as a friendly neighbour who would always stop to give me lifts to and from Galway in his Fiat Bambino when I was studying at UCG.Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Helen and family on the sad passing of your Dad. Always a great man for the chat, he will be remembered fondly.

James, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on your fathers passing. May he rest in peace 🙏

Sincere sympathy to Jim's family on his sad passing .May he Rest in Peace.

My most heartfelt condolences for your loss - if you need a shoulder, mine is available. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Tom, Ethan and the extended Larkin family and friends on the passing of Jim.
Rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Jim’s family on his sad passing. May he Rest In Peace

Deepest sympathies to all the family on the loss of Jim. A legend among UCG Physics students for his stories, advice and guidance, crowned when he sourced some liquid Nitrogen to cool our refreshments on our final year project submission day. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Larkin family on Jim's passing.
My mother and I were very friendly with Mrs Larkin and Mary.
Jim was mentioned many times in chats.A beautiful family.. ful family. God rest all their souls.

Even as a teenager I realised, when my friend and I stopped to chat with Jim (Mr Larkin - we never called him Jim), that it was rare to find a person with such a fierce intellect, with whom you could just quickly cover the matters of the day. Deepest sympathies to Mr Larkin’s family.

Rest in Peace Jim, thanks for all the great walks and chats in Renville. Danielle and Paul.

Sorry to hear about the death of your dear Dad, Helen. I have fond memories of him from our first year physics lab in UCG and indeed from my visits to your lovely home in Oranmore. Thinking is you at this sad time, Paula

So sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. We used to meet in regularly around Oranmore and in Renville and we'd always stop for a chat. Lovely man and highly intelligent. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences Helen on the passing of your dad. May he Rest in Peace.

Very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Have fond memories of Jim as my supervisor in the Physics Department in UCG. Sincere sympathies to his children and extended family.

Sincere sympathy to the Larkin family on the death of Jim. He was a lovely neighbour and was always fascinating to meet out on a walk and have a long chat.
May he Rest in Peace

Fond memories of Jim as a neighbour. He always had time for the chat, anytime I passed by while he was in the garden. He also lectured me in first year Physics - his passion for the subject shone through his lectures. Deepest sympathies to Tom, Helen & James. May Jim rest in peace with his beloved Joy.

My sincere condolences to the Larkin family on the sad passing of Jim. My memory of Jim is of a very committed teacher who was very supportive of, and respected by his students. A man of conviction and forthright views, it was always a pleasure to meet him. May he rest in peace.

Rest in Peace James.
I had many interesting conversations with you on a range of subjects. You were a real gent and it was a pleasure to speak with you.

Deepest condolences to the family. Jim lectured me during the 90s, and always had time to stop and chat with the students. His stories and turns of phrase were the stuff of legend. RIP

Condolences to Jim's family, friends and neighbours. Remembered with thanks for his teaching and technical training, and for the individuality he brought to life in the Physics department.

As a UCG student of Physics in the late 1960's/early 1970's I have great memories of Jim Larkin. A gifted and creative experimenter he explored new frontiers. I particularly recall the day that, using his own contructed cryogenic equipment, he liquified helium for the first time in the west (if not all) of Ireland.
Dressed in cravat and the ubiquitous brown jumper he arrived at Block R in his gleaming yellow Ford Escort (1989 IU). Jim was both inspiring and challenging.
My sincere sympathy to the Larkin family and friends.

Deepest sympathies to the Larkin family on the loss of Jim. He was an inspirational lecturer and invariably gave an insightful and colourful view of the universe around us. He was always great for a chat as he walked with his dog around the village. May he Rest In Peace.

My sympathy to Tom, Helen, James and the extended Larkin family. Jim was very helpful to me, and others new to Experimental Physics in 1972. In 1978 when I fractured my tibia, Jim took me to and from Hospital. He always had an eye for those in need, both then and during his lecturing career. I got some of his beautiful yellow dahlias and gardening advice. May Jim rest in eternal peace.

Deepest sympathy to Helen, Tom and James on the death of your father. Remembering your mother Joey also.

Rest in peace James.i loved having the chats with you .You are at peace now with the lord. You are fondly remembered by all in Oranmore.Rest in peace James.

My condolences to James Jr. and the rest of the Larkin family. So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Suaimhneas síoraí air.

Sincere sympathy to the Larkin family on the passing of Jim. I remember Jim as a very happy and friendly man on the university campus.

RIP Jim. You will be missed out walking with your greyhound, and the legendary chats in the village. I remember you also as the strictest Dad on the road years ago when it came to mad adventures in Rinville and similar places. Thinking also of Joy at this time. Sympathies to Helen and all of your family.

Tom, James and Helen, my thoughrs and prayers are with you at this sad time. Jim was such a true gentleman, always so kind ,friendly, interesting and unassuming and always accompanied by his lucky rescue dog.Jim enriched all our lives.
May Jim rest in peace.
Mary Howley. B.N.S.

Condolences to the Larkin family Jim was a valued colleague and a true gentleman He was always honest and forthright in his views He had the student’s interest as a priority.

Sincere condolences to the Larkin family on the loss of your Dad. I have such fond memories of Jim as a Undergrad in Experimental Physics, graduating in 1987. He was so student focused, always available for a kind word to all students, his lectures were legendary!! Kindly remembered by any Physics graduate I know! RIP Jim.

Sincere sympathy to the Larkin family. I used to meet Jim out regularly, with his beloved dog. He was always so friendly and eager to chat. A truly lovely and gentle soul. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to jims family .may he Rest in peace 🙏

To Tom and all of Jim's family, my sincere condolences at this hard time. Jim taught me physics labs back in the day and I went on to complete a PhD in physical sciences. He was a gentle soul and was always out and about in the village. Oranmore has lost one of our more conspicuous elders. May he rest in peace.

Rest in peace Jim and sincere condolences to your family and friends. A lovely man who would always stop for a chat and ask about the children while we were on the Maree road or walking through the village.

Sincere sympathies to Jim's family on his passing.
Fond memories of Jim in lab classes in UCG and later as my external examiner in CIT. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all of Jim family. He was certainly a big part of Oranmore village, with his dog, & allways so friendly whenever we met. Rest in Peace Jim 🙏

Sincere Sympathy to the Larkin Family on the death of Jim RIP

Sympathy to Jim's family. I enjoyed chatting with him as he walked his dog, Having known him since we lived in Beechgrove in the early 1970's. May he Rest in Peace. Anne

Sincere sympathies to Jim’s family and friends. May Jim rest in peace.

My condolences to Jim Larkins family and friends. He was a very friendly member of the community who was always open for a chat or just a wave if you didn’t have time to stop. I’ll always remember him and his greyhound. RIP

So sorry to hear, Jim was very kind supportive during my time at UCG

Condolences to Jim’s family .
May Jim Rest in Peace

Our deepest sympathies. Jim was such a friendly and interesting gent who always had the time for a chat.
May he rest in peace.

I am greatly saddened by the news of Jim's passing. A great man and legendary lecturer, Jim was a passionate and tireless advocate for his students and utterly unforgettable in all the best ways. He had a kind and generous character, and was larger than life. To this day his former students never reunite without his name being mentioned, always with a smile and happy memories. A sad loss, rest in peace Jim. Comhbhrón lena chlann uilig ar ócáid a bháis, suaimhneas síoraí le Jim.

May he Rest in Peace, a lovely friendly man, he had a word for everyone. Condolences to the family.

I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of Jim’s passing. He was the most beautiful person. I’ve known Jim since the late 70s. We didn’t share faculties, nor subjects at all, but we shared a sense of place in UCG, Oranmore, and his absolute passion for his beloved doggies. We encountered each other frequently in Rinville Park. We would alway have the chat and a few doggy belly rubs too! 😂 I do mean DOGGY belly rubs!
We also shared a common sense of humour and a belief that it was never necessary to get too bothered about things. Condolences to all his family and Gracie too. He meant a lot to many. He will be so missed.

Sincere condolences to Jims family, we have missed meeting him for the chats around the village. He always stopped and had some wonderful stories. He loved his rescue dogs. May he rest in peace.

May Jim rest in peace.
Sympathy to his family .

Sincere sympathies to Jim’s family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

To all of Jim's family we were so so sorry to hear of his passing. We knew him initially from Renville and more recently from the village, where we always talked about the dogs first, and then whatever conversation would come up. Rest in peace Jim with your beloved joy, and all your canine friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge x

Sincere sympathies to all the Larkin family on Jim's passing. He was very kind and helpful to me when I was an undergraduate, struggling with Physics. I see several similar messages here; what a wonderful legacy, to make a positive contribution to students' lives.

Sincere sympathy to the Larkin family on the sad passing of your Dad, a kind gentleman. May Jim rest in peace.

To the family of the late Mr. Larkin I would like to share my most sincere condolences. Always kind and respectful to everyone. I used to meet him everyday during Covid and I was never sure who was more happy to see who and have a chat. Always interesting and interested in others. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing,I have such fond memories of him around oranmore walking his lucky dogs that he took such great care of.May he rest in peace.

Condolence to the extended family. It was such a pleasure to meet him while we were out for a dog walk.