John Raphael DOYLE

Deepest condolences to the Doyle family. Mr Doyle was my history & geography teacher for leaving cert (1977-1979). He was fantastic and instilled a great love and respect for both his subjects. His name often comes up when I meet school friends. He arranged a 'geography field trip' in 1978 to Scotland which was the first time most of us had left Ireland. He really cared about his students and motivated many of us to think independently particularly in relation to history. Sincere sympathies to all of you
Helen Mitchell ( Class of 1979)

Most sincere condolences from all Raphy’s friends in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.. It was a joy to work with him on international projects and to continue a warm connection in our retirement. RIP Raphy.

Only just heard of Raphy's death.
How sad for you who were close to him. Sincere condolences to Julie, Helen and the extended families. RIP

I was shocked to learn of Raphy's passing. I knew Raphy through sessions in O'Donoghue's. He was a gentleman and a great musician . I would like to extend my condolences to his family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Condolences to the Doyle family. Mr Doyle was a wonderful teacher in Stanhope Street. I credit him with my love of history.
Ailish Farrell ( class of 1979)

Absolutely devastating news! I am beside myself with shock and terrible sadness. RIP RAPHY. You’ll be so missed.

Shocked & saddened to hear of Ralph’s passing. Deepest sympathies to Julie & all the Doyle family. Will keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

Sending my deepest sympathy to all of Mr Doyle's family, he was one of the funniest, kindest teachers in Stanhope Street. He left us all with so many fond memories and one liners!

Very sad to hear this news. Raphy had a real presence and charisma. Our late mother was extremely fond of him and he always had time for her and they would have a bit of craic and banter. He was always a joy to meet and a very talented musician. His loss is felt. Deepest sympathies to Julie and all his family and all his friends and his neighbours. Rest in peace Raphy.

I was so saddened to hear about Mr. Doyle's passing. He was one of the greatest Teacher's I ever had. I remember him so clearly saying "Always check the source of the information you are reading". It's something I have done my entire Life. I will never forget him. He was a great Musician as well. My heartfelt condolences to his Family and close friends.

Deepest sympathy Greg and all the Doyle family on Raphies death may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to the Doyle family on this sad occasion. RIP

My deepest sympathy to the Doyle Family. My thoughts and prayers to you and may Raphael Rest In Peace

Rest In Peace my dear friend.
You will never be forgotten.
Our hearts go out to the family.

My sincere condolences to Julie and all the Doyle family. Raphy was always great fun at the music sessions and a wonderful musician.

Sincere sympathy to Carmel and all the Doyle family on the sad passing of Raphy.
May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Raphys death may he rest in peace Sincere sympathy to his Wife & Family Our thoughts &prayers are with the family Emily & Family

Sincere sympathy to Julie and the Doyle family, we were very shocked to hear of Raphy's death.

Our deepest sympathy to the extended Doyle family on the passing of Raphy RIP

I had Mr Doyle for history in Stanhope street school. Such a lovely man and a great teacher.
Condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.

Rest in peace Mr. Doyle. My sincere condolences to all his family. I attribute my love of history to Mr. Doyle. Every time I would go to vote I would think of him as I always remember him saying how important having the ability to vote freely is and a shame not to do so.

Sincere sympathy to Ralph's family on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.

We are very sad to hear about the loss of Raphy, a kind and caring family friend since childhood in Rathdrum, as were his parents and are his siblings. Heartfelt condolences to all the Doyle family.

My sincere condolences on the sad passing of Ralph- may he rest in peace.

Very shocked and sad to hear of Ralph's passing. Remembering our many years in Stanhope St. Rest in peace Ralph.

RIP Raphy. My most sincere sympathies to Julie, Jane, John, Helen and Eamonn and the rest of your family.

Raph was a great teacher who supported my art long after I’d left school. I will forever be appreciative of his encouragement. It always meant a lot to me.
Rest in Peace Mr. Doyle. Thanks for being a continued teacher.

Ralph ,may you rest in eternal peace. A loyal colleague and a true friend.Will never forget your kindness.

My sincere condolences to Julie and the family.
Raphy was one of my very best friends and I will always remember our time together. Music and the world is a poorer place without Raphy.

What a shock- please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Raphie and remembering the visits to the the Burke house in Glenealy and latterly with the long scroll of family tree he always seemed to have to hand and loved to roll out and discuss!
Our deepest sadness and love to you all.
The Glenealy Burkes

What a shock- please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Raphie and remembering the visits to the Burke’s in Glenealy and latterly with the long scroll of family tree he always seemed to have to hand!
Our deepest sadness and love to you all.
The Glenealy Burkes

Rest in Peace Raphy, sincere condolences to Julie and the rest of the family. Raphy was there on so many of the big occasions in our little family, he will be remembered fondly. Paula & Seán

Very shocked and sad to hear about Ralph’s passing. He was a great mentor, colleague and friend both in Stanhope St and after. We shared many the glass of wine, tune and yarn over the years. Myself and many other young teachers owe him a lot for his advice, support and friendship at the start of our careers.

My deepest condolences to Julie and to all the Doyle family at this very sad time. May he rest in peace

Condolences to the Doyle family

My deepest sympathy to you Julie, and to the Doyle family on the passing of Raphy. Kevin

my condolences to the Doyle family.
Many a fond memory as my geography teacher from 1993_1999 in Stanhope Street. A much respected teacher.

My deepest condolences to Mr Doyle's family.

Such a lovely teacher, I had him for geography in St Joseph's secondary school. He was a firm but fair teacher. Definitely a teacher that will not be forgotten.

R.I.P. Mr Doyle

My Sincere condolences to the Doyle family at this very sad time.
We had some great times while working in St Joseph’s school, Stanhope street.
He always had a great story to tell and he loved that aul Guitar...

Thank you for all the lovely memories.
Rest in peace Ralph.

Deepest sympathy and condolences to Julie, Carmel and all the Doyle family on your great loss. Raphy was an exceptional person with an abundance of talent. He had encyclopaedic knowledge of history, genealogy and music.A fascinating conversationalist, I vividly recall him speaking about James Joyce with such passion and knowledge. He had a genuine love of books and learning, a trait shared with other members of his family. I knew him best as a musician and he was one of the best. Last year the master piper, Paddy Kennan asked Raphy to play with him in concert and the result was amazing.
Raphy will by missed by Julie and all the Doyle family and the Irish traditional music community,
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilis

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Doyle what a lovely teacher he was in Stanhope street secondary school thinking of his family at this sad time

Sincere condolences to the Doyle family. Memories of Mr Doyle in Stanhope Street and how we all loved the smell of his pipe in the late 70s. Lovely person RIP

Rest In Peace my friend. Thankyou for all the fun, the email blog and the pickin and singin head to heads. What a lot of fun. Xxx

Sincere sympathies from the Doyles of Brayhead. Great memories of fun times with Raphy and family.
Kathleen Doyle

My deepest sympathy to the Doyle family on your great loss. I have wonderful memories of Ralph as a teacher/colleague in St Joseph's Secondary School, Stanhope Street. He touched the lives of many people along the way. May he rest in peace.

Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time...Mary Heffernan(nee O Brien) Rathdrum

Sincere condolences to Ralph’s family and friends on your sad loss of a charismatic man .He was one of a kind .I have many happy memories of craic and laughter with him in the staff room of Stanhope st in the mid to late 1980s . I’m sure his late departed colleague in the Geograpy Department Martha Goggin will have a hearty welcome for him up there among the clouds .Without a doubt he left his mark on the lives of many many girls in his Teaching career in Stanhope Street . Slán leat Ralph agus tú imithe ar shlī na fírinne . Agnes Keane (former teaching colleague )

My deepest sympathy to the Doyle family at this very sad time, may he rest in peace

Very sorry to hear the sad news, Mary and I both knew Raphy for many years and have great memories of so many musical encounters with him, along with the odd impromptu history lesson!

He was a great character and will be sorely missed by us all.

My condolences to Mr. Doyle's family. Sorry to hear such sad news. He was an amazing teacher I had him for History in St. Joseph's Seconadry school. He was so funny and warm hearted. And always look after all his student made sure we all did well. An absolute gentleman. RIP Mr. Doyle you be sadly missed x

Sincere Sympathy to theDoyiefamily thinking of you all .Rip Ralph.

Condolence to the doyle family I have good memories of his father in newbawn school

Deepest sympathy to family and extended familys on his passing may Raphael rest in peace

Condolences to the family. I had Mr Doyle as my Geography teacher and a stand in teacher for history. Such a great kind hearted teacher always saw the best in us even when others didn't. He used to bring us rowing in TY. He is a teacher who I always fondly talk of when I remember my school days. R. I. P Mr Doyle

Deepest sympathies to all the family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Will miss him & his music.

Deepest sympathy to to Julie Jane John Helen n Eamonn and the Doyle family.we are so sorry for your loss...have great memories of Raphy and his music...May he rest in peace....

Deepest sympathy to all Ralph's family and friends.
He was a lovely, kind and entertaining colleague in St Joseph's, Stanhope Street. Will always be remembered with affection. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the Doyle Family. I'm very sorry to hear this sad news. May Mr.Doyle Rest In Peace.

Áine D'Arcy & Brian Curran.

Deepest condolences to Mr Doyle's family and friends. He was a great teacher and a lovely man. Prayers are with you all

Deepest sympathy to Mr.Doyles Family. He was an amazing teacher, the only class I actually enjoyed going to, he instilled a love of history and geography in me and it's lovely to see so many comments here from past pupils of his that he had the same effect on. He was a wonderful teacher. R.I.P Mr.Doyle