John Meagher

I was very sorry to learn of John Meagher's death. My sincere condolences to his mother, sister, and family on their great loss, to Shane de Blacam and family, to John's many friends, and to his friends and colleagues at de Blacam and Meagher over the years.
[deBM office 1996-2001]

We are sending our deepest sympathy to John's family and to Shane and his colleagues at deBlacam and Meagher.

Like so many, Amalia and I were one of the many young architects to pass through the hallowed 'basement' of the Raglan Road office. We will always remember his wit; his colourful anecdotes made many an afternoon slip effortlessly into the evening.

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of John. We have such warm memories of our time working together.
May he rest in peace.

John was one of many gifted architects I had the privilege of working with as a planner in Dublin City, but collaborating with him was a particular pleasure because of his superb design skills, generosity of spirit, and good humour. My sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues in de Blacam and Meagher.

Sending sincerest condolences to you Mrs Meagher and to Anne & David and all the family & friends on John’s death. RIP. Paul had so many fond memories of happy times with the Meagher’s.

So sorry to read of John's passing. He was such a positive person. I studied architecture with John, in Dublin, in the 1970's.
John, would some years, travel to the USA during the summer holidays, to gain architecture experience. I having worked also for 3 months, in the States, then embarked on a one month Greyhound Bus tour. John said if I passed through Philadelphia, to make contact. I rang John from a bus station in North Carolina, at mid-day, and he gave me directions to his office when I arrived. We met, and John bought me a lovely lunch. I will always remember his friendship.
May John's great soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to John’s family on his sad passing. We remember John from his days in Philadelphia as a man of kindness, great charm and a positive force in life. Rest in peace John with your
father, our colleague Gerry and your brother Barry.

To Theresa, Anne and all of the Meagher family, we were both so sad to hear of John's passing. We are thinking of you all and sending you our love and strength at this difficult time.

Michael and Avril Corrigan

My sincere condolences to John’s family, Shane and all the team in de Blacam and Meagher. I have nothing but fond memories of John my time there.

We are very saddened to hear of John's passing here at Fearon O'Neill Rooney. John was a very good friend to the office having worked on some wonderful projects with him over the years. Our sincerest condolences to John’s family and the team at deBlacam & Meagher Architects.

To Mrs Meagher, Ann and all the Gavagan family. Remembering back to the lovely days we had in the back garden in Woodbine Road with John and friends. So sad to hear John has left us may he rest in peach.

I am saddened to read of John’s death. I had the pleasure of working for him and Shane when their offices were based in Raglan Road. My sincere sympathy to Shane and the extended Meagher family. Rest in peace John

The last time I met John we were struggling across yet another a bridge in Venice, he immediately invited myself and a friend to join him for lunch and for a few hours the world seemed a more fascinating, colourful and magical place with an enormous potential for beauty that I glimpsed only on such occasions. Thank you John. My sincere condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.

I would like to express my deep sadness upon the passing of John and offer my condolences to Mrs Meagher, Anne and the whole family. I feel extremely lucky to be part of a wide group of architects who had him as a mentor and friend. I’ll cherish the various postcards, posters, trinkets he gave over the years along with the many fun nights out. I’ll remember my time working alongside him forever, it was a privilege. May he now rest in peace.

John was captivating company with such a passion for life. It was always wonderful to spend time with him.
He was a most talented Architect with a special ability to capture the essence of a building and create a unique 'sense of place'.
Our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to all the Meagher family on John's loss.

My sincere condolences to John’s family and the team in DeBM. John, you will be sorely missed. It was always fun whenever you were in the room. Sleep well.
From Colman, Eimear and all the team in BDA..

My condolences to Mrs. Meagher and family and to Shane and all John's colleagues and friends. Garry

Please accept sincere condolences to John’s mother, Theresa and sister Anne and all family. Rest In Peace.

Our deepest condolences to the Meagher family all who are feeling the sad loss of John from our lives. His annual presence in Bóthar Buí over the August weekend will be sorely missed, the 4 pm arrival in the kitchen, the 4 am recital of the Mullinahone tale... Inimitable, generous in every way - particularly with his insights. The memory of John will continue to enrich and entertain us. His effects on our lives will, for sure, 'never rest'.

It is with deep sorrow that we learnt of John’s death.
He drew the plans for our house and surgery which we love and are continually admired.
John was terrific company.His wisdom was profound.May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Meagher Family on the death of John. Also, my condolences to Shane whom I'm sure will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace.

We witnessed how John approached life and architecture with all senses all at the same time. His innate talent and skill, evidenced in his many great buildings, has inspired us for many years.
It is with great sadness and loss that we all remember him. We also remember the warm hospitality of his mother Theresa and we offer her and John’s family our deepest sympathies.

Shelley, Yvonne, Ger, Philippe and all at Grafton Architects

Sincere condolences to John's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working for John on his book collection a number of years ago. So sorry to hear this news this morning :(

Sincere sympathy on John’s death. We shared a joyous time in Venice when de Blacam and Meagher represented Ireland at the Biennale. He has left a great legacy and will be sadly missed.

John was a genius, an inspiration and a force of nature. He was a great mentor to my late brother James who in turn guided and supported me. He will be dearly missed by everyone who had the the privilege and pleasure of meeting him. I would like to offer my condolences to all his family, colleagues and friends.

Sincere condolences to John’s family and to Shane and all at de Blacam and Meagher.

So sorry to hear sad news, sincere condolences to Mrs Meagher, his sister Anne and family - thinking of him with Barry RIP

So sad to hear of John’s death. He was a super person, we have fond memories of time in his company. We offer our sympathies to Mrs Meagher, Ann and the extended family. May he Rest In Peace.

So sad to read of John’s untimely passing and our sincerest sympathies to his Mom, sister and wider family. A wonderful person ( no more than his late and dearly departed brother Barry) we last had a long lunch with John shortly after his good friend Tony Ryan has passed away. He was very upset but shared many great memories with us. Rest in peace you gentle man. Joe & Margaret

Deepest condolences to the Meagher Family and to Shane and colleagues in the de Blacam + Meagher offices.

We are devastated by the loss of our dear friend John. So many fond memories of him visiting us in Chicago and enjoying long evenings sampling my cocktails, dining, and laughing into the morning. Such a very very special person who left us too soon. We will keep him in our hearts always and forever.

From slide shows of Aalto to glistening white island architecture, John was a consummate guide and mentor. The former hallowed halls of The Terrace send their fond farewell.
....a pin drops at Epidaurus...
Sincere condolences to John’s family and to Shane..

So sad to hear of John passing. He was larger than life and will remember how kind and genuine he was. Sending my condolences to his family and friends, Shane and all at de Blacam and Meagher.

Anne, deepest sympathy to you , your mother and David.
All the way back to St Michaels, and all we got up to.
The years have flown, but the memories remain.
John was something special and will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.

John ( Hairs ) O Connor

Please accept our deepest sympathy on John's death. He was a great friend in our Shannon days, and a talented architect who presided over the renovation of our home. RIP John

Remembering John with great fondness for the happy memories of his visits to our home as a young man. My condolences to his family.

Sincere sympathy to Mrs Meagher, Ann ,and all the Meagher family on the Death of John.

Thank you John for your friendship and mentor ship of my brother James who sadly passed away many years ago. Fond memories of late nights in Dublin Town. You oozed charisma abd style. God knows what you would have achieved together. Party in Heaven. RIP.

Dear John,You would have been very proud of your funeral service which has just concluded,. Those who spoke captured to perfection all your outstanding qualities both as a friend and as a colleague ..
Thank you and Barry and all your family for very many years of friendship .
Deepest Condolences to you Mre Meagher and Anne and all the Family

Thanks you for be part of our lives. There are people who are eternal...
We will see you again John.

My condolences to all his Family and Friends.

Just as dawn rises over Dublin one last time,
I see you,
laughing, talking, praising places, spaces.
Sadness and glad remembrance.

Deepest sympathies to Mrs. Meagher and all the family on the loss of John. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Mrs Meagher and family at this time. John was a kind, fun, generous, enormously talented and sensitive man. He will be greatly missed.

It was with great shock and sadness that we heard of John’s untimely death. Our deepest sympathies to Theresa, Anne, David, Garreth, Emma and Keelin.
John’s passing evoked many childhood memories:
His lengthy visits to our house in Blessington and our return trips to his family home on Woodbine Road in Dublin were ones of great adventure and fun. John ,Barry and Anne were the “groundbreakers” for our family back then. They introduced us to swimming in the Blackrock baths, and they brought us on our first trip into town on the 46A bus. They accompanied us to parties and introduced us to city life! They joined us on many wonderful family holidays. John being the older cousin brought us all to the pictures on numerous occasions in my fathers car. At a later stage we started horse riding lessons together when he decided to up-skill in equine pursuits. He was the designer of our beautiful house in Blessington where we still live. He oozed kindness, generosity, knowledge and a great passion for the arts.
We will miss you John.
Slan go foil.
Codladh samh.

Dearest John.
Always kind, fun, gregarious and larger than life.
You are sorely missed.

Deepest sympathies to the Meagher family , John was a legend as an architect and socialite and his memory will live on long after his departure

You left a timeless legacy of work for future generations to enjoy and learn from.

Will remember your inspiring personality and your outstanding art.
Condolences to his family.

Thank you John.
For your kindness, your generosity, your care for all who have been fortunate enough to be around you. And of course, your determination in living life to the full.
For your inspiration, you were a mentor like no other.
Such a friend John.
We and “the babies” will miss you.
Rest In Peace John.
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Adrian and Aisling

The loss of such a great friend leaves a space in one’s life that cannot be filled - John is leaving so many spaces in so many lives....So long Juan more, you are sorely missed.

«In farewell sound»
Poem by José Hierro,
from ‘Cuaderno de Nueva York’

I did not come just to tell you
(although also) that I will never return,
and that I can never forget you.

I undertake the task
(impossible, if something is impossible)
to rationalize, interpret, reconstruct and retrace those fables and spells
that thanks to you they were reality.

I recover the steps started on the river bank and that ended in "Kiss Bar" (although I'm not
sure where was the beginning and where the end).

I have lived radiant days
thank you.
Between my fingers they slipped crystal clear hours, pure water.
Blessed be

It was a third degree prison:
you go back to jail at night,
by day - mirage - you feel free, free, free.
No one could, nor can, nor will forever and ever take away so much happiness.

I have not come ―I told you―
to say goodbye to you.

I don't bother you anymore (I don't even know if you listen to me).
I drink the last whiskey at the Kiss Bar
the last margarita in "Santa Fe",
I then surround the city and its wall of water in which there is nothing left that was mine.
I give up going into its enclosure,
I don't have the strength to celebrate
the melancholy liturgy of separation

I just want to sleep, sleep
maybe dream ...

Our deepest sympathy to the Meagher family on the untimely passing of John.
He will always be remembered for his great charm , laughter , and fun .
John will be sorely missed.
May he Rest in Peace

So sad to hear the news of John’s passing. He was a lovely man. Condolences to his family. We will miss him .

Mrs Meagher, Anne and Shane
I fin d it difficult to think that I will not see John's infectious smile again. Having know John and indeed Barry since school days I will be left with very happy memories even though there may have been long intervening gaps in our meeting. I particularly remember a long hot Sunday afternoon afternoon at the dedication of the first Church that John designed in the greater Tallaght area which lasted for several hours. We were admirably rewarded for our endurance with wonderful hospitality in Woodbine long in to the early hours of Monday morning.

Another fond memory of John and indeed Shane is when you joined you in hunting with the South County Dublin Harriers. John ended up with a knee injury and ended up in St. Vincent's Hospital.
His enthusiasm and verve for life never deserted him until recently. I know that it is these qualities that will help you to retain lovely images that will help you in to the future.
My sincere condolences.
Geraldine Lynch Burke

Sincere sympathies to you Mrs. Meagher, Anne & Family on the passing of dear John. I met John in my teens and have so many happy memories and enjoyed following his architectural success, such vision plus a really nice guy. He also influenced my life path by bringing me to the first ROSC Exhibition at the RDS in '67. Yes we were both 20yrs, and no better guide to enlighten me. He didn't realise how special he was.

I was so saddened to read of Johns death.,He was my tutor in UCD when I returned as a mature student. He was so talented and a great communicator, I loved his lectures,
Deepest sympathy to his mother and extended family,and to Shane also.
May he rest in peace.

Anne, we were so sorry to hear that your dear brother, John, had passed away. May he rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Sincerely, Ollie ( who was in Blackrock with John) and Sue

I am very saddened to hear of the death of John. He was a great friend and mentor to my late brother James. We had many happy times with John. He was supremely talented and also a kind and generous person. He loved people and was always the life and soul of many social occasions over the years. My sincere condolences to you all. He is sitting now with James having a glass of wine. .

We are so sorry to hear of dearJohn’s untimely death.
We had the pleasure of knowing John down the years through Barry and we cherish the good times. Our thoughts are with his Mum Theresa, sister Anne, David and family at this difficult time and of course we remember dear Barry his beloved brother on this sad occasion.

Anne,
So sorry to learn of your brother John’s passing well before his time. He was a true gentleman.
Anne & David please accept our condolences and good wishes at this sad time for you both and your family.and Anne for your Mother also.
With love from
Jim & Mary