Joe Nolan

It's two months since he left us but this time of year is always synonymous with Joe. Returning from abroad as was often the case for Christmas at home, my reconnection with Ireland complete after meeting Joe and hearing all his observations on what had unfolded here since we'd last met. Christmas a year ago stands out too: little were we to know it would be the last time we'd meet out and about, sharing drinks and wonderful food with great company including Joe's lifelong friends Gerry and Niall. But every week seems to bring an anniversary: I still reach for the phone to text him - the Dubs winning six-in-a-row, Limerick's hurling victory, Ireland's World Cup group draw or to ask his thoughts on some political event or news story or documentary. Or just to send on the mobile a joke or photo or snapshot of life, the gift so cruelly taken from one who gave so much to so many in his own. It still seems so unreal that a wonderful friend who was so close to us for so long is no longer here - but his spirit burns brightly from all he gave us and how he showed us to live life. I can still hear his laugh with his wry but gentle wit with smiling eyes - we were so lucky to know him and have him in our lives, a brotherly bond that will stay with me for life. Thinking of Áine and Tom, and Eilís and Deirdre and all Joe's relations and many great friends. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

My deepest condolences to Joes family. He was an exceptional Colleague. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Aine and Tom on Joe’s passing,a.lovely Gentalman,,Rest in peace with the Angles Joe

My deepest condolences to all Joe’s family. Joe was an absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.

When you're young and the future is somewhere out there beyond Synge Street, friends are everything. Losing touch into adulthood doesn't alter the importance of those formative years. Resuming contact with Joey recently only confirmed the fact. We virtually picked up where we left off, coming out of Mr Sweeney's English class. Joey was as perceptive, curious, informed and as thoroughly decent as ever. A great dad too by the sound of it. All we can offer to Aine, Tom, Eilish, Deirdre and family is the fervent hope that whoever took him so young has the good grace to bestow you all with strength and resolve in this awful phase of your lives..
Warmest regards, Tony and Deirdre Leen.

I am deeply saddened by the loss and I extend my deepest sympathies to Joe's family. We had always fruitful cooperation's with Joe and enjoyed his friendliness. Joe Nolan - RIP.

I had the pleasure of working with Joe within ESB. He will be missed by all. He was a true gentleman. Sincerest condolences to his extended family.
Sinead Scott ESB

I knew my friend for 33 years. I miss him. I wish he was still here now. Joe was my teacher. I think he was a teacher to many of us. Ireland is at a loss now that he has gone. We all feel that.
I can only say that having known him I am better for it.
Aine and Tom. Love you both.

I'm so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I knew him through college and had the great fortune to share a house with him in London during our early post graduate years. Joe was one of life's gentlemen, great company and a great friend to just about anyone who knew him. Sincere condolences to Aine, Tom and all of Joe's family and friends on your sad loss.

Condolences to Áine ,Tom and all the Nolan family. Joe was a great guy, was a good 5-a-side player in his day and a walking sports encyclopedia. A man of great craic and character. He'll live on in our hearts and minds. God bless.

Our deepest sympathies to Aine, Tom and the Nolan Family for their loss. We remember Joe as a gentle and kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Condolences to Aine and Tom, Deirdre and Mrs Nolan. Joe was a great friend.

My deepest sympathies to the Nolan family at this sad time. Joe will be greatly missed, but fondly remembered. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Aine, Tom and the Nolan family on the sad news of Joe's passing. He was such a lovely man.

I had the pleasure of working with Joe within ESB. He will be missed by all. Sincerest condolences to his extended family.

Sincere condolences to the Nolan family on the passing of Joe. Joe will always be remembered for the manner in which he gave support and guidance to his work colleagues when they needed his help. One of life’s true gentlemen, he’ll be greatly missed by all of his work colleagues who had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Joe over the many years he worked with us. Joe was one of the nicest and most genuine people I’ve ever met. A good man gone too early. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy Aine, Tom and family. I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He will hold a place in the heart of anyone who knew him in ESB, he was such a kind and knowledgeable colleague. May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Joe's passing. Sincerest condolences to all his family.

My sincere sympathy to Joe's family at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Gaffney (late ESBI)

Sincere sympathies to all on Joe’s passing. He was a great colleague and the perfect gentleman . RIP

My sincerest sympathies to the Nolan family at this very difficult time. Joe was a great colleague who always conducted his business in an incredibly friendly and professional way. He will be missed by his friends and colleagues in ESB.

May rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this time.

My heartfelt sympathy to Aine, Tom and Nolan family on the sad passing of Joe. A very kind and sincere man and a true gentleman always.

My sincere sympathy to Joe's family. He will be sadly missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time. ESB Colleague Anne Marie

Dear Áine,
My sincere condolences to you and Tom at the passing of Joe.
Conor
(Foxrock)

Sincere condolences to Aine and Tom. RIP

My deepest sympathies to Joe’s family at this very difficult time. Joe will be hugely missed by so many friends and colleagues in ESB. RIP.

My sincerest sympathies to the Nolan family on the passing of Joe. We remember him fondly as alumni of UCD Engineering School in Merrion St and Earlsfort Terrace in the earliy 1980's . May Joe Rest In Peace.

To Auntie Eilish,cousin Deidre,Aine and Tom,so sorry to hear the sad news of my cousin Joe's passing.I have lovely memories of the family holidays we shared when we were kids growing up,together,whether that be in Hartlepool or Portabello Road.Joe will be fondly remembered and may he rest in peace.

Áine, Tom, Eilish and Deidre our deepest condolences to you on the sad passing of Joe. We have so many happy memories of our time as work colleagues with Joe in ESBI and our many get togethers back in Dublin in the years since. Joe was an absolute gentleman and a true friend who we will sorely miss. Rest in Peace Joe.

Aine, I wish I could be with you at this sad time. I'm so glad you have had Joe in your life. You were clearly in love, and made each other very happy. He was a lovely man. Sending hugs to you and Tom

My deepest condolences to Áine, Tom and the Nolan family. Joe was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to work with.

My deepest condolences to all Joe’s family. Joe was an absolute gentleman and will be greatly missed by all. May he rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear about Joe's passing. He was such a decent person. We had some great times in London. My deepest condolences to all of his family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences. Like everyone else, only very fond memories of Joe. A real gent and great fun. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to the Nolan family. Joe was a colleague, a friend and will be fondly remembered. Rest in peace Joe.

So so sad to hear of Joe’s passing. Such a lovely genuine man and a great colleague. My condolences to all his family.

My deepest sympathies to Aine and Tom on the untimely and sad passing of Joe . Joe was greatly loved and appreciated at UCD Engineering from 1982 to 1986 as he has been wherever he went . A truer gentleman and greater companion and friend no one could ask for , he will be for ever missed as a colleague and friend .

At dheis De a hanam I gconai

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nolan family at this sad time. Joe was gentleman and thoroughly professional engineer at all times.

Arnold Mahon.

Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Gentleman Joe.So happy to have met him through Aine.Great company.
May he give you strength to carry on.
RIP.

Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Gentleman Joe.So happy to have met him through Aine.Great company.
May he give you strength to carry on.
RIP.

Sincere Sympathy on the passing of Gentleman Joe.So happy to have met him through Aine.Great company.
May he give you strength to carry on.
RIP.

Sincere condolences to Áine and all the Nolan family. I knew Joe for many years mainly through our shared interest in sport and loved the many conversations we had usually before or after Irish football games. A more honorable and decent person you could not meet.. He and his family will continue to be in my thoughts in the future.

Deepest sympathy to the Nolan family on the death of Joe who has passed on too young. How we laughed at the Synge Street PPU Dinners at the fortunes and misfortunes of our soccer teams since Joe left Synge Street CBS in 1982.
He has left the land of the dying for the land of the living..Solas na bhFlaitheas agus suaimhneas sIoraI leat Joe. May you rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Aine, Tom, Mrs Nolan, Deirdre, his cousin Dave and the extended family on the passing of Joe. A true gentleman I was fortunate to know down through the years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

My deepest sympathies to the Nolan family. I am very saddened to hear of Joe’s untimely passing. As a colleague, Joe was a respected engineer and an absolute gentleman. He will be truly missed and fondly remembered. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Áine ,Tom and all the Nolan family.I was so very sad to hear of Joe's passing.A kind,honest ,witty character who enjoyed his sport .A great guy and a perfect gentleman who will be missed by all. May he rest in peace

Joe was one of the true gentlemen that I was fortunate to work with. As an Engineer he contributed greatly and was always generous in his willingness to share his knowledge with others , especially with younger Engineers. His knowledge of sport and in particular soccer was extensive and his ability as a player was exceptional. I’ll miss Joe as will many others and my deepest sympathy goes to Áine, Tom and his family in this time of great loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nolan family at this sad time.
We knew Joe through our son Eamonn. We always found Joe to be an exceptionally nice and friendly young man.
Go raibh suaibhnais siorai ag a hanam

So sorry Aine and little Tom on the passing of your beloved Joe .he put up a good fight to stay with you ,he will always have his arm around you and Tom .lovely memories in Lourdes .may he rest in peace .big hug from Kathleen Flanagan Shankill

My heartfelt condolences and prayers to Áine and son Tom on the sad passing of Joe. A truly genuine colleague who will be forever missed. With baby Joseph may Joe rest in peace.

Thoughts and prayers to the Nolan family for the sad loss of Joe, whom I had the pleasure of getting to know as part of the Marino Partnership Team in Marino School. His willingness to volunteer his time on behalf of the school was clearly a measure of the man he was. My family and I send our blessings in this difficult time.

Sincere condolences to you Áine, Tom, Deirdre and the Nolan family. My first project in ESB was with Joe in 2016. We had to repair some steel stacks at Poolbeg power station and we were both constantly worried about the wind and gales down there! Those stacks are visible from most places around Dublin bay and will always be a nice reminder of good times spent learning the ropes and working alongside him. He was a perfect gentleman and will be missed by all. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Aine, Joe & all the Nolan family. Joe was an absolute gentleman & a great colleague. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace Joe.

Heartfelt condolences Aine and Tom on the passing of Joe our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Al & Ger.

My condolences to all the Nolan family. I was fortunate to work beside Joe when I first joined ESBI and he was a great man to chat with, both about work and sport, for which he had an impressive knowledge of both! Never had he a bad word to say about anyone.
Rest in peace Joe.

My deepest sympathies to Joe's family at this time.

Joe was one of the finest gentlemen I've had the pleasure of knowing. Excellent company, gentle, funny, hugely intelligent (particularly when discussing football), he will be greatly missed by all that knew him

My deepest condolences to Áine, Tom and the Nolan family. I have known Joe since I joined ESB, a valued and respected colleague and a true gentleman. He was intelligent, witty and analytical which made for good conversation. We played a lot of soccer together over the years, Joe was quality on the pitch, his presence made everyone else better around him. He will be fondly remembered. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Joe's family on his passing. He was a true gentleman, with great intelligence and possessing an equally sharp wit. A pleasure to have worked with Joe and a great loss to his colleagues in ESB.

Our sincere condolences to you Aine and to your wonderful young son Tom. We can only imagine the deep pain and sadness you are all going through right now. Our deepest sympathy also goes out to all the Nolan family. May Joe rest in peace.