John Stephen O'Sullivan

My sincere sympathy to Anne and the extended O’Sullivan family and relations on the sad passing of John Stephen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Anne ar bhás John Stephen. Muinteoir spreagadh ab ea é. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere condolences to Anne and the wider family.
John Stephen was my teacher and headmaster at Knocknagree NS. As a young kid I never fully appreciated his passion for eduction, in particular, Irish, History and Drama (and the odd quiz). Looking back on it now, he was the best teacher I ever had and gave his pupils the best possible start in life. His impact on our lives will live on long after his passing. RIP.

Sincere Condolences to Anne and all John Stephens relatives and friends. I remember my father brought me along to one of their quiz nights in Killarney once I was way out of my league.

Sincere sympathy and heartfelt prayers to Anne ... and to the extended O'Sullivan Family members on the sad departure of John Stephen to his Heavenly Home. R.I.P.. A True Gentleman, John was always so very friendly and welcoming with a wonderful smile reflecting his inspiring and uplifting attitude to life. An outstanding Ambassador for Rathmore and for Kerry, John has left many special memories not only as a Principal Teacher supreme but as such a gifted Writer and Historian. The very meaningful symbols of his inspiring life at his Funeral Mass recalled his many precious talents and his exemplary dedication to his magnificent writings over many decades. I especially recall John's superbly valuable contribution in the preparation of Dan Cronin's book "In the Shadow of the Paps". May the gentle Soul of John Stephen rest in peace having wonderfully enriched the lives of many. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to the O'Sullivan family on the passing of John Stephen who meant so much to so many of us. I was lucky enough to have the chance to tell him this a couple of years ago and he responded with his customary modesty and grace. RIP.

Sincere condolences to Anne, relatives and friends of John Stephen. It was a privilege to know him.

John Stephen acted as Club Chairman from 1967 to 1969 and Rúnaí a Chlub from 1973 to 1974. He served as juvenile secretary and guided underage teams in Rathmore and Knocknagree, where he taught most of his career.

John Stephen has endowed Rathmore with a priceless legacy in the form of a 596-page magnum opus entitled 'Aililiú Rathmore - a history of Gaelic activities in the parish'.
This book chronicled the Club's first century, from 1888 until 1988.
Club Chairman Micheál Ó Súilleabháin, in his introduction to the book, stated, 'As you enjoy this book, it will become evident that many people have contributed a great deal to our club over the past 100 years, none more so than Seán Ó Súilleabháin…….'
How fitting and true!
The Club will be forever grateful to John Stephen for undertaking and completing this mammoth commission. 

John Stephen's love for amateur drama involved him as a prominent figure in the successful Tops of the Parish series, delivering much-needed funding for the Club. He produced and acted in numerous novelty acts for 'Scór' and mentored many young people participating in 'Scór na bPáistí'.  

John Stephen's great intellect and general knowledge were invaluable to the Rathmore Scór Quiz team, of which he was a member. They won their first All-Ireland in 1995. Subsequently, they triumphed in numerous County, Munster and All Ireland 'Scór' and 'Seachtain na Gaeilge' quiz competitions.
Sincere sympathy to his sister Ann, his relatives and many friends.

Our deepest sympathies to Anne on the passing of John Stephen .
He was a remarkable person with his knowledge of historical & sporting events.
May he rest in eternal peace.

Our sincere condolences to Ann and the extended Sullivan family on the sad passing of John Stephen. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

To Anne,

Sincerest condolences to you and the O'Sullivan family on the passing of John Stephen.

I got to know John Stephen very well during our many encounters in the library in Tralee. He was a font of knowledge on the storied history of Rathmore GAA, Rathmore parish and East Kerry.

May his gentle soul rest in the peace of heaven

Deepest sympathy to the O’Sullivan family and extended families on the passing of John Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Sad to hear of the passing of John Stephen.
Such a knowledgeable gentleman.His history of Rathmore GAA "Aililiù Rathmore" which I used as a reference on so many occasions is not only a detailed record of gaelic sport and culture in his Áit Dùchais but it also serves as an encyclopaedia of the GAA in Kerry for well over a century.
Ar dheis Dè go raibh a anam dìlis.

Our sincere condolences to Anne and to all the O' Sullivan family on the recent sad passing of John Stephen.

May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathies Anne on the sad passing of John Stephen. He had encyclopaedic memory. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne and extended family on the death of John Stephen RIP. A true gentleman. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Anne and the extended family on the passing of John Stephen. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I was privileged to have had John Stephen as my teacher in fourth and fifth classes in Knocknagree N.S. in the mid 1970's. He sourced and put so much information before us many years prior to the advent of the internet and google.
Sincere Sympathy to Anne and the extended O'Sullivan family on the sad passing of John Stephen. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne, relatives & friends on the sad passing of John Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathies to all the O'Sullivan family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.
May John Stephen Rest in Peace.
The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

Deepest sympathy to Anne and all the O Sullivan family on the death of John Stephen.
He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. May his gentle soul rest in Eternal and Heavenly peace.

Our sincere sympathy to Anne, the extended family and friends on the sad passing of John Stephen. He was a great friend of the credit union and acted as guide to many school tours who visited the Nora Herlihy Museum in Ballydesmond. A real gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ann and all John’s relations and friends, of whom he had many.
Rest in peace John

Sincere sympathy to Anne , the extended O Sullivan family & many friends on the sad passing of John Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne on the sad passing of John Stephen. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Ann, my deepest sympathy on the sad loss of your dear brother John Stephen and I'm so sorry I couldn't be with you. I have fond memories of our childhood, all of us growing up together in Convent Place. He was always such a kind and gentle person. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Anne and extended O'Sullivan family on the sad passing of John Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Sympathies to Anne relatives & neighbours on the passing of John Stephen. A wealth of knowledge, a pleasure to meet always. Rest in peace John Stephen

Sincere Condolences to Anne and extended family on the passing of John Stephen. Thinking of you at this time.

Sincere condolences to Anne on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy Anne on the passing of John Stephen. As a teacher he was meticulous in his preparation, imparted alot of knowledge of local history, promoted kicking with the left in football and speaking Irish. May he Rest in Peace.

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar anam uasal John Stephen.
Sincere sympathies to Anne and the extended O' Sullivan family. Mr. O'Sullivan instilled in his pupils a very strong sense of cultural identity, particularly through History, Drama agus an Ghaelainn. On a local level, we learned to appreciate the rich heritage of Sliabh Luachra and to be pround of where we came from. Nach linne a bhí an t-adh! Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

Sincere condolences to Anne and all John Stephen’s family. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences on the passing of John Stephen. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy Anne, may John Stephen Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy on the passing of John Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to Anne.
It was always a pleasure to meet John Stephen

Deepest Sympathy to the O’Sullivan family on the sad passing of John Stephen. A pleasure to meet, always had a warm greeting, a brilliant scholar, John’s passion in our native language and history was to the forefront in his interest in literature, culture and traditions, thankfully penned in several publications. A mine of information, John’s photographic memory never failed as evident from numerous successes in Tráth na gCeist in Scór at County, Munster & All Ireland levels. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sending Sincere Sympathy on the passing a wonderful Person and Scholar with a lasting legacy

Sincere sympathy to Ann and extended 0,Sullivan family on the sad passing of John Stephen ..may he rest in peace..

Sincere sympathy to you Anne on the passing of John Stephen. May he rest in eternal peace.

So sorry to hear of John Stephen's sad passing. I have many happy memories of times in his good company. May he rest in peace

My deepest condolences to you Anne and to all the O'Sullivan family at this very sad and difficult time. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne, the extended family and friends on the sad passing of John Stephen. He was a wonderful teacher. May he Rest in Peace

My sincere sympathy to you Ann on the passing of John Stephen.
May God comfort you and the many who mourn his passing.
May he rest in heavenly peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne and extended family. A warm, kind and generous man. A privilege to have known him. Ni bheidh a leithíd arís ann. Rest In Peace John Stephen.

It is with great sadness that I hear of the passing of my great friend John Stephen We spent many decades meeting up at Top of the Clubs,Scór,Drama,community games & Gaa match’s. He was a gifted scholar who had time for everyone & one of life’s true gentlemen. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Our deepest sympathy to his sister Anne & 0’ Sullivan family & our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. May your gentle soul John Stephen rest in the hands of the lord.🙏

Sincere sympathies to Anne and the extended O'Sullivan family on the sad passing of John Stephen. I always enjoyed attending the Seachtain na Gaeilge quiz finals with my father in Croke Park and used to marvel at the encyclopedic knowledge of John Stephen. May he rest in peace

Comhbhron croi le Anne agus gaolta agus cairde Sheain ar an ocaid bhronach seo.
Le breis is daichead bliain ag freastal ar an daonscoil,chuireas aithne ar dhream daoine gealgaireach,cumasach,cairdiuil.
Is cuis bhron duinn a n-imeacht uainn diaidh ar ndiadh, ach is feidir linn bheidh buioch agus broduil gur mhair siad lenar linne. Codail go samh,a Sheain,a chara i measc na Naomh agus na nGael.

Heartfelt sympathies to Anne, extended family and many friends, on the sad loss of John Stephen who left a lasting legacy of Rathmore & Sliabh Luachra history and lore in his prolific writings.
Suaimhneas sìoraì dà anam dìlis.

Comhbhrón le clann Sheáin. Fear uasal a bhuaileas leis go minic ag Daonscoil na Mumhan sa Rinn. Solas na bhFlaitheas go raibh aige.

Sincere condolences Anne....i measc na naomh go raibh tú a Sheáin...

My sincere condolences to Anne on the passing of John Stephen my he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Anne on the sad passing on John Stephen May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Comhbhron duitse, Anne, agus do mhuintir Ui Shuilleabhain uilig ar bhas
do dhreathair dhil, John Stephens.
Se ar bpaidir go bhfuil dha lamh Chriost anall air i bhflaitheas De. R.I.P.

I had the good fortune to attend Knocknagree NS in the late 60s, mostly 70s. At the time there was a full cohort of excellent teachers, no ‘weak link’, all of whom gave us an education which I realised was uncommon only when we got to secondary school. Mr O was the one who opened up the world to us, had us doing projects on Ancient Egypt or The Romans in 4th class. And everyone got a different project so we could learn from each other! When we did projects on different counties in Ireland, he would order the newspaper (did he pay for these himself?) from that county so that we could incorporate it into our sources. I remember him ordering the Connaught Tribune for my project on Galway.
We were light years ahead of the curriculum! The best, most inspiring teacher I ever had. RIP

Our deepest sympathies to Anne and the extended O Sullivan families on the sad passing of John Stephen.
May his gentle sout Rest in Peace.

Condolences to Anne on the death of John Stephen .may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to Anne on the sad passing of John Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Anne and all relatives and friends on the sad death of John Stephen. May his soul rest in peace