Jerry KIERNAN

My deepest sympathy on the sad death of Jerry, to his family and friends.

Sincere condolences to The Kiernan Family and Ursula on the loss of your beloved Jerry. We will remember him fondly this weekend as the European Indoor Athletics Championships are held and imagine his wise words and astute observations, as our athletes perform.We'll recall how he imparted knowledge casually, the dramatic and the banal made all the more interesting by his unique style.

He has joined the faithful departed athletes and coaches. He too, has fought the good fight, run the race to the finish and continues to inspire from above.

May his gentle soul and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathy and condolences to the Kiernan family. I was one of the fortunate to have Mr. Kiernan for two years in St. Brigid's, he was a superb teacher who went out of his way for his students. I have fond memories of Mr. Kiernan, from the extra summer tutorials he gave me in Irish to the school yard conker championships, his olympic reminisces and the treasured clonliffe harriers t shirts. I am privileged to have had him as a teacher. Rest in peace.

My condolences to all of Jerry’s family and friends. He was a great man who made such a huge impact on everyone who knew him. He gave me some great life advice that I will always remember. Thanks Jerry and rest in peace

Our sincere sympathy to the Kiernan family on the sad passing of Jerry. Rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathy to Mike, Lorraine, Eileen, Pádraig and all the Kiernan family on the death of Jerry. He was an inspiration from his early years around Gurtenard through his life of teaching and athletics, at home and internationally, on the track and in the television studio. His memory and deeds will live on. We were privileged to have shared in his funeral service. May he rest in peace.

Very sad to learn of Jerry's untimely passing. Will always remember the good times with Clonliffe Harriers in the early 1980s. Always a great support. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mike, Eileen, Padraig and the Kiernan family on the sad death of Jerry. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathy to all the Kiernan Family on the very sad passing of Jerry.We always loved seeing him on RTE commentating on Athletics the best sports analyst . He will be very much missed by all his loved ones and friends. May Jerry rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad loss of Jerry. Rip

Ursula, deepest sympathy on the sad passing of Jerry. Thinking of you at this sad time,

My sincere sympathies to the Kiernan family, his friends and running community. I was very lucky to have had Jerry as a teacher in St. Brigid's. He gave his all to every student. He really got to know you and support you. He taught you about life, to enjoy school & learning and how to be the best you can be, preparing us 'nincompoops' for secondary school and life ahead...lessons that stay with me to this day.
I bumped into Jerry on Mart lane about 10 or so years later where I was met with a big smile and had a great catch up. He was quick with his wit and had me in stitches of laughter. It was a brief catchup but a great moment and one I will cherish forever. Thank you for everything Mr. Kiernan. It was an honour and a real privilege. A true legend! Rest in peace sir

I was lucky enough to know Jerry as Mr Kiernan & my teacher from five to Jerry & my friend at thirty.

He was a brilliant, smart, hilarious and kind man who I will miss very much.

The streets of Dublin 6 feel empty without the possibility of bumping into you!

Run free Jerry.

Dear Ursula, sincere sympathies on your loss, thinking of you and the Kiernan family at this time.

It is with the utmost affection and regard that I remember Jerry, my erstwhile colleague in St. Brigid's, where he quietly maintained a unique and magnetic presence for so many years. It felt like he had his own small republic there and all the children in particular wanted to be in it. They grew bananas, porridge, loaves of bread and great ideas. Once the door was shut, the classroom disappeared, the ceiling lifted, and they went wherever they wanted to go. His roots went down deep there and his branches grew high and wide; and the birds of the air came and sheltered in them, lived in them. and ate their fruit. They were all included. They could feel it, they knew it. He had both salt and sugar enough for all; salt for when a reality check was needed, sugar for when a stray needed some care. And he cared. His generosity counted no cost, never a thought for any cost. My own son was among the lucky boys who spent his sixth class with Jerry, and he would come home full of excitement, bursting with random anecdotes about the day, what Jerry said, a joke they'd had; happy, interested, delighted with everything, brimming over with affection, engagement and respect for this teacher. The cult of Jerry! a warm, compassionate, generous man, who left a giant footprint on life around him; who was loved, will be missed and who has left the world a lesser place without him. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to his family and many friends on Jerry's untimely passing. I've many fond memories of Jerry as a teacher in St Brigids - and particularly his legendary skill at conkers. While he almost always took our chestnuts, he'd swap you encouragement, the beautiful teachings of life, not to mention an endless array of wonderful words. We always felt like we'd come out ahead in the trade. It's an honour to to have known such a decent man - Rest in Piece Jerry.

Deepest sympathy to Rosarie, Joseph and Patrick on the sad passing of Jerry. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathies to Jerry’s family, friends and all in Clonliffe Harriers. May he rest in peace - he’ll be missed.

We were saddened and shocked at the news of Jerry’s untimely death. Our deep condolences to his family and friends. As was evident from the moving eulogies at his funeral ceremony on Saturday, you will have lots of happy memories which hopefully will sustain you at this most difficult time.

I did not know Jerry, and I am not an avid follower of athletics, yet I have fond memories of Jerry's punditry and will miss his contributions greatly in the future. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Deepest sympathy to Jerry’s Family at this sad time May he rest in peace

It was a pleasure and an honour to have known you. RIP Jerry.

A tear shed a prayer offered in the Kingdom when news of your death broke.
Ar dheis Dé a anam uaral dílis.

A mentor, confidant and friend. A huge loss to the athletics community and to the many athletes and students whose lives were forever made the better by having known Jerry.

Deepest sympathies to family and friends.
Suaimhneas Síoraí Air.

Sincere Sympathy to the Kiernan Family at this sad time .

Our deepest sympathy to all. Jerry was a great man that gave us joy and shared his love of athletics. We loved to meet you, and lstening to you. We will always have fond memories.
May you rest in peace.
God bless in this difficult time.

It was an honour to call you my coach and my friend. Thanks for all your time and the good times, buona sera Jerry

My deepest sympathy to Jerry’s family and many friends.

Although I never met the great man, his life story has inspired me to be a better father, coach and athlete.

May he Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Eileen, Mike and Pádraig on the sad death of your beloved brother Jerry.

A beautiful service to honour a wonderful person. A pleasure to have worked with Mr Jerry Kiernan in St Brigid’s school. He imparted many words of wisdom and one could only aspire to be a fraction of the teacher he was. Condolences to all his family and friends.

Deepest sympathies to the Kiernan family. Rest in peace Jerry, my coach, mentor and friend.

Ursula, so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you at this sad time. May Jerry rest in peace.

They say you should never meet your heroes....well that didn't apply when it came to Jerry Kiernan. A sort spoken humble honest giant of Irish athletics who set the bar high and his passing will leave a huge void . Thanks for the memories Jerry it was a privilege to have known you . Gone but not forgotten. Sincere condolences to Jerry's family.

Deepest condolences to the Kiernan family on the passing of Jerry,

To Mr. Keirnan's family,

Jerry was my 6th class school teacher in the early 2000s. I remember that every pupil wanted Mr. Kiernan to be their 6th class teacher, and my class were lucky enough to get him. He was easily the most influential teacher I've had in my life, and I've been in third level education for 9 years.

I fondly remember him roaming the school yards in Autumn with his champion conker, regularly accepting the challenge from students brave enough to duel him, always drawing a large crowd!

He gave me a Clonliffe Harrier's t-shirt. Jerry used to run small in-class competitions and give out running t-shirts to help inspire students. I don't have it now, but I did run competitively in secondary school, most definitely from his influence.

Best memory of him I have is when he paused in the class and looked at me, and said, you know, Jack.. I had the very same hair as yours when I was a child. I remember people laughing, including myself. I don't have quite the mane Mr. Kiernan had, but still laugh at that comment and the kids trying to transplant Mr. Kiernan's hair from his head to mine to see what I'd look like in the future.

He is one of those people that leaves a genuine mark on your life, and it is amazing how much I remember of him, because I really looked up to him.

RIP Mr. Kiernan, you'll be fondly remembered by many.

Until we meet again.

Suaimhneas Sioraí dhuit - Gaisce déanta, Jerry
Sincere sympathies are extended to his family, Ursula and friends who mourn a "Master" in the classroom and in the field of Athletics.
Integrity, concern for others and honesty were his gifts.
Maurice (former teacher & friend) and all the McMahon family in Foxrock

Jerry- I will always think of you in that little corner of Ranelagh in Er Bruchetto, where you held court, shared wisdom and wine and warmed the room with your presence, even when the clouds were dark outside. I am grateful for your support even to the amateur runners like me and to have welcomed myself and Emily into those wonderful gatherings for Christmas and book launches. Gone too early, you are, and will be, greatly missed. Sincere condolences to your family and friends. Rest in Peace Jerry. Niall

Let the heartfelt tributes inscribed in this treasury,
Be Jerry Kiernan's gilded Epitaph.
No golden trophies shall outlive these powerful words.
Donald O'Meara

Sincere condolences to the Kiernan family on the untimely death of Jerry. I remember his terrific performance in the Olympics and always enjoyed his punditry on RTE.

Sincere condolances to all the Kiernan family Listowel and Dublin and extended family on the huge loss
of Jerry an icon of Irish Atheltics and a huge talent who shared everything he had with all he knew and in later years was a fabulous commentator on national and international athletics who understood and knew his sport inside out. I recall my own personal memories of his name always been called out along the winning stetches of many a munster athletics final in Listowel and elsewhere and even then he showed huge promise under I think the tutilege of the great John Molyneax who was always very supportive of me as a female athlete. I left athletics for the field of pure mathematics and have been there since when it is equally hard to 'win' May his memory live long and may he rest in pleace.

To all the Kiernan family, Ursula all his friends

We are very sorry for your loss. We had the pleasure of getting to know Jerry in Er Buchetto. He made such a impact on everyone he met and will be greatly missed.

Jerry was one of a kind. Generous, kind, witty, and great company. The warmth that he showed our family through numerous conversations at Er Brucheta over a cup of coffee are now cherished memories...no one else will ever teach them how to use the word slubberdegullion! Always in our hearts.

My sincere condolences to all who mourn Jerry and they are many I am sure. Rest in peace Jerry.

I remember Jerry as a young man running with such
commitment around the roads of Listowel.Then a couple of years later as a student teacher in Dublin where we both were studying , and we would arrive at various events.Its difficult to know where the years have gone to but one thing is for sure,Jerry led an exemplary life and is a wonderful role model for his sons , may he Rest in Peace .

Condolences to the Kiernan family. Rest in peace Jerry

To the Kiernan Family,
We were so sorry to learn of the untimely passing of Jerry. We were very fortunate to have two of our three sons given the best schooling in St. Brigid's National School, Foxrock. In fact, one of our sons was taken under Jerry's wing for private Maths tuition on many a Saturday morning in Jerry's home with a few other pupils and Jerry, not only had a bowl of porridge ready for the boys, he gave them his best in every sense of the word and never took a penny for for his endeavours. That was the measure of the man. A most decent human being.
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the Kiernan family on Jerry's passing. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Jerry's family on his untimely passing, sadly Jerry we never got to do our trip to Ballylongford rest in peace my dear friend.
Nil Desperandum

Mick Fogarty
Clonliffe Harriers

Rip to a kind, generous and wise man.

I was lucky enough to have Jerry as a teacher in second and six class. Outside of my family, it’s hard to pick someone who had a bigger impact on my life. He really was a special man. My condolences.

Condolences to the Kiernan family. RIP.

Ní bheidh a leithead arís ann. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé

I am privileged to have had Jerry Kiernan as a teacher - one of the finest.!
His influence went beyond the classroom.
Rest in peace Jerry. Míle buíochas.
Damien O'Mara

Rest in peace Jerry. Gentleman.

Our club is very saddened of the recent passion of Jerry Kiernan. An Irish athlete of world class standard, Jerry often supported and won many races held in Cork throughout his running career. We pay tribute to Jerry's achievements on the track and for all he gave in his life to people through his teaching and coaching. His punditry on RTE which was second to none. We pass on our sincere condolences to Jerry's family, friends and all of those who knew him. His memory will continue to inspire our club and its members. May he rest in peace.

Sympathy & thoughts with Eileen & the Kiernan family as Jerry is laid to rest today.

My sincere condolences to Jerry's family, I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. It was a pleasure to have spent time in his company and to receive such guidance from one of Ireland’s greatest athletes. I think fondly of the Saturday morning sessions/time trials up Kilmashogue, and of Jerrys encouragement and great humour “that I would go better if I just shaved a few pounds off my fat arse” Such a great mentor to many and I am so thankful of everything, you will be sorely missed by all.
May you rest in peace Jerry Kiernan

You'll forever be in our hearts Jerry. We miss you and we love you. We take solace in the fact that you've reunited with Padraig and no doubt he had a nice glass of red waiting for you. Our deepest sympathies to you Ursula and all Jerry's family. Rest in Peace our dear friend. Brendan, Linda ＆ Conor x

Deepest sympathy to Jerry's Family. Thanks for the memories of you as a pundit on RTE - great analytical mind and great memory . You will be missed. RIP Jerry

Sincere Sympathy to the Kiernan Family at this sad time .May Jerry Rest in Peace .

Rest in peace Coach Jerry was a very good man and caring person. I will never forget you in my life. I remember when I joined the club Barry said go to the man under the tree and the rest was history. You welcomed me with opened arms! One day when I go back to South Africa I will tell my people of a kind and good man you were Coach.