John (Twin) Mc Namara

Brian & Eoin, please accept our sympathies at this tough time. May your Dad rest in peace and can I wish you both a long life. From Tara, Barry, Fintan, Cathal and Shane.

Sincere sympathy to John’s wife Mary, their sons Eoin and Brian and their families, and to all members of the extended McNamara family on your very sad loss. I recall meeting John and his twin brother Paddy at the Church Street Club in Dublin while they were studying in the 1960s—both were fine singers and musicians.
Inspirational and modest, John was a chieftain of his community, who championed the history and music of Achill and ensured that both, along with the Irish language, were passed on to the next generation.

Sincere condolences to Mary, Eoin, Brian, Mary Teresa & extended family on John's passing. May his soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Brian nd the McNamara family on the passing of your dear father . Mày he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Mary, Eoin, Brian, the extended family, neighbours and friends on the passing of John. May his wise soul have eternal peace.

Comhbhrón do chlann, ghaolta agus cháirde John Twin. Guth phobal Acla leis na blianta. Duine iontach uasal. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís go deo.

Deepest sympathies to Mary and all the family. A life well lived. I first met John at Scoil Acla 1996 and many summers since. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Sincere condolences to Eoin, Claudia, Sean, Keila, John's family and friends on his passing. May he Rest in Peace 🕊 🕊 🕊

Comhbhrón ó chroí do Mary, Eoin, Brian agus an chlann ar fad ar bhás John. Laoch Acla atá imigh ar shlí na fírinne.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Eoin & Brian on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace

JOHN TWIN

le Colman Cassidy

Aon agus naoi ins an líne

naoi eile ansin is a dó

an bhliain isligh Máire de Búrca

in Acaill i gContae Mhuigheó

John Twin a thug cuireadh don Uachtarán

teacht siar agus ligint a scith

i nDubh Éige ag oscailt Scoil Acla

's i dTeach Heinrich Böll leis an saoi

Mo chomhbhrón do Mary agus an chlann McNamara uilig

Our sincerest sympathy to Mary and family on the death of your beloved John, a gentleman, may he rest in peace🙏

Our sincere sympathies to Mary, Eoin, Brian and all the family.
John was a great teacher who brought the love of Irish, music and our Achill heritage to both his pupils and everyone he met.
We will all miss him.

Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the sad death of John, I always loved to meet and talk to this lovely man who was full of culture and music, May he Rest in Peace

So sorry to hear of the passing of my long time friend John going back to the 1960’s. His work over the year’s in promoting Achill and Mayo will long be remembered. It will be some consolation to you Mary and your family at this sad time, as you were always there to support him. Rest in peace John Twin. Roscommon.

Such sad news . Sincere condolences to Mary and all the family . He leaves a huge hole and is a great loss to the area and beyond . I was privileged to be educated by him . May John “ The Master” Rest in Peace 🌹

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family on the passing of John. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

It was a real privilege to be educated by John & Mary. In many ways they gave me structure and stability that I never had at the time. A masterful man. Rest in peace

Our deepest sympathies to all the Mc Namara family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Condolences Brían, Catherine & Cathal and you're entire family circle. May he Rest in Peace.

Joe, Lisa & family (Dromahair Co.Leitrim)

Comhbhrón ó chroí do Mary, Eóin, Brian, Mary Teresa agus bhúr gclann uilig ar bhás John Twin. Comhghleacaí, cara mór agus laoch imithe ar shlí na fírinne. Chuireamar aithne ar John toisc a leath chúpla Pat a bheith saite linn a CCÉ Bhaile Shligigh, ba phribhléid bualadh le John ba chuma cén ócáid. Fear ildánach a shaotharaigh go dian dícheallach ar son gach gné do oidhreacht Acla go h-áirithe Scoil Acla, leaba i measc na naomh go raibh ag a anam uasal ceolmhar.

So blessed to have had John as a teacher who knew the value of education beyond the 3 Rs. May his gifts of music story and humour be enjoyed now by the angels surrounding him.
Sincere condolences to Mary and all the family.

I was so sorry to hear about John’s passing. An absolute gentleman. Sincere condolences to Mary, Eoin and all of John’s family and friends on your sad loss.

Deepest condolences to the Mc Namara family. May John rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Mary, the McNamara and extended family. I have many fond memories of John — always such a true gentleman, with a warm welcome for everyone. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis 🎶

So sorry to hear of John’s passing - May he rest in peace. He was a wonderful story teller and promoted the Irish language and Achill Island. He will be sorely missed. Sincerest sympathy to Mary, his family and extended family.

Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Eoin and Brian on the sad passing of John twin. He was an inspiration with his vast knowledge and a pleasure to have known. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Comhbhrón Ó chroí le clann John. Méala mór a bhás díobhsa a chlann, do phobal Acla agus do phobal na Gaeilge I gContae Mhaigh Eo.
Suaimhneas síoraí sna Flaithis John, cloisfidh siad ceol, agus Gaeilge Mhaigh Eo anocht.

Deepest sympathy to Mary Eoin Breen Mary-Teresa and extended McNamara family at the passing of John Twin may he rest in peace

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Mary, Eoin, Brian, Mary Teresa agus bhur gclann ar bhás brónach John Twin.

Fear uasal a bhí i John i gcónaí. Gach uair a chas mé air, d'fhág mé a chuideachta níos eolaí, le comhairle fhiúntach agus ardú croí.

Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí air.

My sincere condolences.

John was a gentleman who shared his knowledge freely, he will be sorely missed.

Sincere sympathy to all his family, on the death of John McNamara. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Mary and family, to Mary Teresa (Mol) and to all of John's friends on his recent death. Rest in peace, John. Mary (O'Malley) Donnellan.

Ba mhaith liom mo chomhbhrón ó chroí a chur in iúl do bhean John (Twin), a chlann is a chairde uile ar Oileán Acla is ar fud na cruinne.
Is cuimhin liom cuairteanna John ar Scoil Samhraidh Shligigh Theas i dTobar a’ Choire thar na blianta, an grá is meas mór a bhí aige i gcónaí dár dteanga dhúchais is an méid taitneamh a bhain sé as an gceol agus an traidisiúin. Fear cróga macánta a bhí ann a chuaigh i bhfeidhim go mór orm. Go dtuga Dia sólás dá chlann is ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal ceolmhar.

Our deepest sympathy to all the family on the sad loss of a wonderful person and character who contributed so much to Achill. May he rest in peace. RIP.

Sincerest sympathies to all the family and friends of John. Me and my sister had the pleasure of meeting John countless times when working in Dooagh shop, he always had a story to tell us and never failed to brighten up our day. Many condolences.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Sincere sympathy to the McNamara family, on the passing of John the twin, a familiar name growing up in our household. May he rest in peace.

John Twin Chroí Mór sa nGaeilge sa gCeol,sna hAmhráin, agus do Gach Duine. Grá mór aige d’Acail I was greatly inspired by John. Go raibh máith agat John . John inspired many a croí/heart. May blessings of Love & Light / Grá & Solás be with you John & all those who love you on your passage home.

Comhbhrón le muintir John. Ardfhear a rinne sár obair don chultúr,don cheol agus don teanga. Cuimhní deasa agam comhráite agus ceol leis in Inis agus ag Féile Chois Cuain. Thaitin Gaeilge álainn Acla a labhair sé go mór liom. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam ceolmhar.

Our heartfelt condolences to Mary, Eoin, Brian and all the family. John was an inspiring teacher whose kindness and passion for learning touched many lives. His legacy will live on through all of us. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Dearest Auntie Mary, Eoin, Breen and your family. I feel very sad about the passing of Uncle John and wish I was there with you all to honor is passing and share a lifetime of happy memories. Many family times by the fire or over a cuppa tea with Uncle John entertaining us with his stories, music and oratory. I learnt soo much local and family history from him. He was a musician, poet, historian, keeper of cultural stories, farmer, teacher and family man and of course Auntie Mary you were always by his side with a smile and a prompt, looking beautifully dressed! A legend forever in my memory. On a recent visit home in May 2023 when saying goodbye, he quoted Shakespeare “If we do meet again, why, we shall smile; if not, why then this parting was well made”. I was soo impressed with his intelligence and it has stayed with me. Right back at you dear Uncle John. Rip x your niece Karen

Sincere condolences to the McNamara family. Great memories of John, especially the music sessions in Achill. Rest in Peace John. The Fegan Family Newry Co.Down.

Our deepest sympathies to all the Mc Namara family on the sad passing of John may he rest in peace.

Is cuimhin liom John Twin nuair a bhi me ag obair in Acaill. Is Mór an cailliúnt é. Leaba i measc na naomh agus na n-aingeal dó.

Our sincere sympathy to Mary, Eoin, Brian and all the McNamara and Gielty family on the passing of John ,one of life's gentlemen,may he rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Eoin, Breen and extended family on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🏻

I was greatly saddened to learn of John Twin's passing.

Sincere condolences to John's wife Mary, their sons Eoin, Brian and their families, and to all members of the extended Mc Namara family on your very sad loss.

I first met John Twin many years ago at a late night/not so early morning session in the holiday cottages in Louisbourgh, on the weekend of Féile Chois Cuain. He out played and outlasted those much younger than him on the occasion, and was full of energy. We got talking and it transpired his late brother Pat had been my dentist in Sligo, when as a teenager I was afraid of dentists. Pat was a lovely man and always had tapes of Irish music playing, which was a great distraction from those scary injections!

An inspirational and yet such a modest man, John Twin's lifelong selfless contribution to the preservation and development of our musical heritage, especially on his beloved Achill, is immeasurable.

May John Twin Rest in Eternal Peace and May His Memory be a Blessing on You His Family.

Deepest condolences Mary and all the family on John’s passing, he was an integral part of the community and Noel & I always enjoyed meeting him and having the cupla focal. Mind yourselves and each other.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís.

Is uaigneach radharc na noileán ar an gCaol Thiar
Spás an Cheoil na Staire agus na Teangan a thug sé leis gan dua
Go haibéal déanfadh sé cinneadh Scoil Acla a bheith faoi lán tseoil
Gach rud ar deil, a bhuíochas ar john Twin atá imithe uainn.

Is mian linn bás John a chású libh ar fad. Is saibhre Párthas na nGrást anocht.

Sincere condolences to Mary, Eoin, Brian and the extended McNamara and Gielty family on the passing of John. He was a gentleman who was a friend to everyone and always had time for a chat. He worked hard to promote culture, film & drama, music and the GAA on Achill, throughout Mayo and nationally. He will be missed but always fondly remembered by everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the McNamara family on the passing of John. He will be sadly missed around the Island. May he rest in peace.

Fond memories of John visiting my Dad on Clare Island, swapping stories, songs and place names , May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏 Condolences to you all at this sad time .

My sincere condolences to Mary, Eoin, Brian and Mary Teresa on the passing of John. John was always a welcoming presence in Achill who made an immense contribution in so many areas. He will be sorely missed but his memory will live on. Rest in Peace John.

I spoke with John only once: a three hour phone conversation during Covid. His passion for Achill, Mayo and the Irish language was infectious. We covered so much ground, he kept saying: 'Caithfidh tú sin a Googláil'. I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him in person. Sincere condolences to his family, friends and neighbours. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Deepest sympathy to Mary and family. John will be remembered as everything that is good about Achll.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Máire agus an chlann ar fad ar bhás Sheáin. Chuireas aithne ar John Twin don chéad uair i gColáiste Phádraig sa bhliain 1963 agus thuigeas, fiú amháin san am sin, gur duine fíoruasal, fíorcheolmhar, fíor-Ghaelach é. Ba bhreá liom bualadh leis ina dhiaidh sin ag fleadhanna ceoil nó ag an Oireachtas agus bhíodh an-comhrá againn agus go leor le foghlaim uaidh. Fear fial flaithiúil agus cara buan. Guím leaba i measc na naomh air agus ceol i measc na n-aingeal.

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the death of John Twin. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

We are so sorry to hear about John’s death. He had a huge influence on all the children in Dooagh School, and was responsible for instilling a love of Irish traditional music and local history in his pupils. Sincere condolence to Mary, Brían and Eoin, Catherine and Claudia, grandchildren, Mary Teresa, and nieces and nephews. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all on the death of John. Loved meeting John at the All Ireland Fleadhs over many years. May he rest in peace.

Dan Greaney, Kilcummin, Killarney, Kerry.