Jim (James, Jay) EADIE

Belated but sincere condolences to Dee and all the Eadie family on the sad loss of your Dad.

Deirdre and family, sincere sympathy to you all at this time.

Deepest condolences to the EADIE family on Jim’s passing he was a lovely man.

So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a true gentleman & I served with him on the Pine Valley residents assoc. Afterwards when I would meet him he would love to chat. He was always smiling.
Rip Jim.

Please accept our sincere sympathy on Jim's passing. We were sorry belatedly to hear the sad news. No more gardening chats across the back garden wall.

Jim had a huge influence on me in the late 60s as we strove to establish Irish Eastern Branch by recruiting all journalists in Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Cavan. A kind and thoughtful mentor and leader, he was a true socialist and a staunch trade unionist. He was fearless in confronting poor pay and conditions, sometimes tolerated by new entrants and older men in isolated situations. I remember he often spoke fondly of Bridie, to whom, along with the rest of his family, I would like to extend sincere sympathy. David Lawlor

Deepest condolence to the Eadie family, Jim a great neighbour, I enjoyed many a good chat. No 8

Deepest sympathies to Deirdre and all the family. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to the Eadie family on the passing of Jim, especially our colleague Jimmy. May Jim rest in peace. Senior Tutor's Office TCD.

Dear Dee, my deepest sympathies to you Aran, Carlos and your family at this very sad time.

Deepest sympathy to Bridie, Jimmy and the Eadie family on the sad loss of Jim. A gentleman, a man who made such a difference.
May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the Eadie family on the passing of a true gentleman and a great help to all the members in the Munster Express chapel. How he had the stamina to travel the country and solve so many disputes is quite amazing. RIP, Jim.

Deepest condolence's to the Eadie family. I am sorry for your loss.

It was a privilege to have known Jim and a pleasure to have worked with him. I will be left with fond memories.
My deepest condolences to Bridie and her family.

Deepest condolences to all the eadie family

A lovely man and neighbour, always pleasant and welcoming, Jim will be missed greatly, rest in peace, Ian, Joanna, Nell and Alec.

Deepest sympathy to the Eadie family on Jim’s sad passing at this difficult time.He leaves a great legacy and will be missed and remembered by his friends and colleagues in the Labour Party and the NUJ.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to Bridie and her family on Jim's death.
I learnt a lot from him as a novice Branch Secretary in the 1970s and there were many situations where he saved us from ourselves. A great friend and trade unionist, always there when you needed him.

Deepest Sympathy to Bridie, Caroline, Deirdre, Colm & James. Delighted that I got the opportunity to see Jim in hospital recently. R.I.P Jim. From Patsi Dunne

Condolences to Jim's family. I will always remember him with great affection from the grim 1980s when he was such a support to us `pirates' in Sunshine Radio as we became NUJ members despite fierce resistance from then RTE colleagues. There was also his unflinching personal support for myself as a member of the NUJ Irish Executive for two years and in organising opposition to renewal of Section 31 of the Broadcasting Act in '86/87. The common Rossie factor helped, of course, though he was the more fortunate, having seen the old county win All Irelands in 1943 and 1944. RIP Jim...

To Deirdre, Bridie, Caroline, Colm and James....Sincerest condolences on Jim's passing. My memories of Jim from Weston Park and Pine valley are of a really happy, smiling and 'always in good form' Man. I was so delighted to catch up with him very recently and share old memories with both Bridie and himself. I hope you are all bearing up on such a sad occasion. RIP Jim.

Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and extended family on the passing of your Dad. I have very fond memories of meeting him around the time of your wedding and in town thereafter. A most impressive man. May he rest in peace.

Dear Dee and Eadie family, I'm so sorry to know of your Dad's passing. Reading the condolences give me a sense of him being a man of great integrity and decency. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. My sincere condolences to you all.

Deepest sympathies to the Eadie family on your loss. Having fought alongside him in RTE, and in the campaign against section 31, I remember Jim as an outstanding trade unionist and a thorough gentleman. His loyalty to the Labour Party was unflinching, during tough times. Rest in peace dear Jim Eadie.

Jim was a longstanding colleague (and good friend) of my late father in the NUJ going back to the 1960s. Condolences to Bridie and the family.

Comhbhrón le Bridie, Deirdre, Caroline, Colm, Jimmy. Wonderful memories of Jim’s trips west to RnaG in the early days. Alongside Eddie Barret and Patrick Kinsella we got excellent training and mentoring. Tá laoch ar lár. Slán leat a chara.

With every good wish to the family from two Union members who remember jim both professionally and personally with great respect and, above all, affection for his wonderful personality and tireless energy.

A great man. Had respect of managements, courts and staffs across Ireland. He once sorted a difficult Farmers Journal dispute with a quiet, almost whispered informal chat in the corridor of the IFC.
Sincere sympathy to family and friends. - Michael Freeman

Fond Memories of Indo And Dublin Branch Meetings with Ray McGuigan- Kevin Moore Kieran Fagan Sheila Waynan and many others - To The Extended Eadie My Deepest Sympathy- Roscommon Abu

To Deirdre and family I remember meeting your dad when we both worked in the Irish Times, a charming man and of Antonio "teaching" me Spanish phrases when I eventually got to Spain discovered I could not use ! or be arrested - May they both rest in peace .

Deepest sympathy to Jim's family and friends. An outstanding trade unionist and a real gentleman.

My sincere condolences to the Eadie family at this sad time. Jim was someone special who would never let a colleague down. He always remained positive, even witty, when things were looking bleak. A great of the NUJ. I hope the union can find a way of preserving his legacy for future generations of Irish journalists.

On behalf of the Labour Party, sincere sympathies to all the Eadie family on the sad loss of Jim, a long-standing and committed Labour member. My thoughts and sympathies are with you at this time. With condolences, Ivana.

Deepest sympathy to Jim's family on his death. A great union organiser who felt deeply for members when they needed assistance and support. His commitment is always remembered with appreciation.-

Tom MacSweeney,
Cork.

Sad to hear of Jim’s passing. He was so helpful to us in the Cork Examiner when we were in the labour court many years ago. A real nice guy, may God take him to his eternal reward. To his family my sinsere condolences.

Jim personified all that was good about the NUJ, a great help in troubled times. Rest in peace Jim.

Rest in peace Jim. Could not have asked for a better next door neighbour, will miss you very much. Condolences to Bridie, Caroline and family.

My sincere sympathy to the Eadie family on the passing of Jim RIP. I have many fond memories of Jim and of his tireless and dedicated efforts on behalf of NUJ members and journalists. On a personal level, I have much to be grateful to Jim for, in helping to further my journalistic career and pave the way for career advancement when I began working in the Publicity Department at Shannon Development in the early 1970s. I shall never forget the crucial role that he played at that time. May he Rest in Peace.
Colman Garrihy

Jim was inspirational …. Called him for help in 1974 as a junior reporter in Armagh. He showed up the next day - all the way from Dublin and had our working hours/conditions sorted in two table thumping days….he was pure magic. I’m a life member of the NUJ and proud to have known Jim…RIP old friend.

My deepest sympathy to Bridie and all Jim's family.. Jim was a true gentleman and as committed a union comrade you could ever hope for.. from my earliest meeting with him as I battled as he did himself to become an NUJ member, to working with him on behalf of my colleagues in RTE, to eventually stepping into his huge shoes as Irish Secretary followimg his retirement, Jim was omipresent strong and unflinching in his committment and support .. Ní fheicimíd a leitheid arís.. Salud comrade!

My condolences to Jim's family. I have fond memories of his great work for the NUJ and local reporters during my involvement with regional newspapers in the 1980s and my time on the officer board of the Irish Eastern branch. May he Rest in Peace.

I had the pleasure of knowing Jim during my working life, and soon discovered all his passion and commitment for helping many journalists no matter where in Ireland they came . Although softly spoken he was no push over when it came to negotiations with employers. The union lost a great man when he retired. I never forgot him may he rest in peace.

My sympathies to Deirdre and family. Deirdre, you and I worked in the Irish Times together many years ago. I was saddened too to read of Antonio's death, I hadn't heard. Love to you and the rest of your family.

What a great trade unionist and friend he was! I worked with him when I was as FOC in The Irish Times 1977-1981 on house agreements and new technology, and then on the Irish Industrial Council in the 1980s. He had sound advice and support for us at chapel or branch level when organisation was established and strong and was a really powerful advocate for weaker or newer members of the NUJ. And he always saw this work as part of the wider labour movement. Deepest sympathies to his family.

My sincere condolences to Jim’s family, friends and former colleagues. He has left a lasting impact on the island of Ireland through his tireless advocacy for journalists.

Deepest sympathy to all the Eadie family on the sad passing of Jay may he Rest In Peace.

As a former member of Raidió Na Gaeltachta staff and onetime NUJ officer in Casla I have fond and grateful memories of Jim from the many negotiations he was involved in on our behalf. There was no one better to have on your side and you knew he wouldn't ever let you down. I think he felt at home with RnaG staff and he was very much respected by all. Condolences to the Eadie family especially remembering Bridie who often accompanied him on his many trips to Casla. May he rest in peace. Beannacht Dé leis.

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Deepest sympathy to the Eadie family. I worked with Jim in the NUJ. He had integrity, charm and wit. He embodied all that is best in the trade union movement. Michael Foley, Dublin Branch NUJ

My sincere condolences to Jim’s loved ones. He was one of the greats of the NUJ and an inspiration to me when I was on the Irish Council, the NEC and FOC in The irish Times.

Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My deepest condolences to all the family. He was a person of the utmost integrity. He was also principled to the same degree. Always a person of sage and sound advice. I benefited more than once from his wise counsel. Did so much to secure decent wages and conditions for thousands of journalists, in all branches of the media, over the years. RIP Jim.

Heartfelt sympathies to Eadie family on passing of dear Jim.
Loved to have the chat whenever we met.
A gentleman to the core.
Thinking of you all at this sad time

Deepest sympathy to the Eadie family. Knew Jim since the 1970s. Great work for the NUJ over decades. Great and amiable neighbour. RIP. Michael O'Regan

Sincere Condolences to Bridie, Caroline, Deirdre, Colm and Jimmy. From a loving nephew of Jim. Jim was a very special person. May yo Rest In Peace Jim.

Deepest sympathy to bridie and family also rose and pat on jays passing, rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the Eadie family. Jim personified the NUJ: he was always available and ready to offer help and guidance in struggles for workers rights in Roscommon, Leitrim and Dublin. Rest easy Jim, your work is done.
Ní fheicfimid a leithéid arís.

So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing and sincere sympathy to all his family. Jim was a staff journalist with the Irish Independent when I first knew him so many years ago..

Sincere condolences Rose on the passing of your brother Jim. May He Rest in Peace 🙏🙏

Jim was an amalgam of all the superlatives. Courageous, determined and loyal. He was the personification of the NUJ for as long as many of us can remember. Deepest condolences to the Eadie family.

What words can do justice to this quiet giant of a man? Truly dedicated to the cause of labour, fearless in defence of working journalists, always kind, always great company. I have many memories of Jim as we drove the roads of Connemara for negotiations with RnaG, or waited late at night in the halls of the Labour Court for the outcome of arbitration over disputes at RTE. Good times, and good battles won.
We won't forget him. Peace, Jim.

Condolences to the Eadie family. Jim was a wonderful man, not just as a negotiator for his union members, but as a warm, approachable person. Though he had retired, he continued to participate in the union and was generous with his time and wisdom. Beidh tú inár gcroíthe go deo.