John Walsh

I was shocked and very saddened to hear of John's death. We first met as first year students in St. Pat's, Drumcondra in 1972. Nine of us, including John stayed for a year in 38 Upper Drumcondra Rd. in Mrs. Galligan's B&B. We shared many adventures here in 1972/1973 until we moved into Clonmacnoise on the college campus in September 1973.
John was a kind and generous man who would do anybody a good turn if he could. I remember particularly the swot-ins in John's room in Clon facing the final exams in 1974. His tutorials pulled a lot of us through. After St. Pat's I remember marvellous weekends in Elm Mount Ave. and Vernon Gardens.I recall a three week trek across Europe with John and Noel where we travelled overland to Istanbul. I remember John taking the bus down to Clare so he could accompany me on my first ever drive to Dublin.
At the end of the 1970s I moved back to Clare and John left teaching for awhile and our lives took different paths. The last time we met was at the 25th anniversary in 1999 and I feel sad about that. John was someone who had a positive influence in my life as a student and young teacher. He was one of life's good guys and even though we weren't in contact, that influence and memories have always stayed with me.
To his family, even though I don't know you (apart from Tom), please accept my sincere condolences Many of us, his friends from that time are grieving too.
May John rest in peace.

Happy memories of teaching with John in Kilbarrack Dublin in the 1970s. He was very proud of being from Mayo.
Sincere condolences to his family, may he rest in peace

Condolences to Deirdre Hazel Ciaran Sean and all of Johns family and extended family. So sorry to learn today of his passing. May he rest in peace.

We were so shocked and sad to hear of John's passing. My sincere condolenses to Deirdre, his sons and daughters, his brothers, Raymond and Thomas and sister Bernie. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. John spoke fondly of you all and of Mayo! We got to know John here in Athboy, he was great friends with my late husband, Eamon and my son James. He will be missed by all who knew him, he really was Superman.
Go n-deana Dia trócaire air agus beanneacht Dé le aimn John.

I'm so very sad to hear of Mr Walsh, my thoughts are with all of his family . He was a fantastic teacher , he definitely left me with great memories i can still remember some of the stories he told us in class. Great memories. Rest in peace 🙏

We were very saddened and shocked to hear last Wednesday of John's too early passing.
I also shared a house with John, Noel Lohan, Barry McGann and John's brother Thomas in the seventies in Clontarf. We had great fun times and we remember especially Christmas dinners we shared there. John was always the one who helped each of us out in various ways.
Like Noel, when we all went our separate ways from Clontarf, we lost contact with John in the eighties.

We would like to send our deepest sympathies to his wife Deirdre, his brothers, Thomas and Raymond, his sister Bernie, his daughter Hazel,his sons Ciarán and Seán, and to his wider family.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Hazel and all the family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Unfortunately I lost contact with John and his brother Thomas after I left Dublin in 1979. We shared a house together in Vernon Ave. During our first years of teaching. He got me through the driving test and helped me buy a car. All the tributes are testament to the man he was. I remember when and why he started smoking. I always feared they would get him eventually. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this sad time. Ar dheis De go roimh a anam. Nollaig.

Only heard today (28/9) of John’s passing.He was a great character and friend.We played in a ballad group together in Dublin in the 1970s and had great fun.
Condolences to all his family and friends.Suaimhneas síoraí dó.

So sad only to hear today of John passing he was a fablous neighbour in drogheda and a great friend. We always looked out for each other and had a great chat and laugh . May you Rip john . We will definitely be visiting your grave soon.

Deepest sympathy to Deirdre, Clodagh and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May John rest in peace.

Desperately sad to hear of the passing of Mr Walsh. One of the absolute best teachers to ever grace the halls of St Ciarans

It’s Mr Walsh I have to thank for my love of music and singing - those nights with band in the Community Centre are some incredibly fond memories
Love and condolences to all his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Johns passing, such a lovely man and a very good neighbour when he lived accross the road from us in Ratoath. RIP John.

So sorry to hear of John’s passing. He taught my son in St. Ciarans and taught (tried his best to teach!) two of my children music. I also had dealings with John when he used the Community Centre for his youth band practice. He was a great all rounder and always generous with his advice and support when needed. My sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all the Walsh family on the death of John. May John rest in peace

My sincere condolences to Deidre and family; and also to Hazel, Ciaran and Sean. Having spent most of my teaching career working with John I'd just like to summarise how he influenced all of us( both pupils and staff) for the better. He was always very willing to lend a hand whenever needed. In school,we called him Mr Fix- it , as he could turn his skills to any problem. Thus I ' d like to add a chorus to the St Ciarans Anthem of 2008 in
his memory:

St Ciaran's we're all proud
Of John and all he's done. He Mentored staff and children
To lives of fame and fun.
He was diligent and firm
And he loved to tell a yarn
But that Nicotine would
eventually do him harm!

Farewell and Rest In Peace.
Conall Larkin.

So sorry to hear of the passing of John Walsh. Such a respected teacher, music teacher and member of the community. Thinking of all his family and friends at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.

Sincere sympathy to Bernie, Stephen, Averil,Barry and all the Walsh family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Our most sincere sympathies to the Walsh family on the sad and untimely passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss Sean. My condolences to you and your family.

Deepest condolences to Ciarán and all of the Walsh family on the passing of John or Mr. Walsh. Your rhymes for Irish grammar you taught us in 5th and 6th class still go around in my head as I teach them myself in school now. I still remember beating you in a handball match in front of the class and you gave me a pound as a prize. You gave some great advice when I started out as a teacher for which I am still grateful. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas duit.

So sorry for your loss send sympathy and Condolences to all the family thoughts and prayers are with u all at this sad time

Sincerest sympathy to the Walsh family & extended family on the death of John.
May he rest in peace.

John lived, laughed, loved and was very much loved in return, by his family, friends and all who's life's he touched.
Rest in peace John

Sincere condolences to Sean & all your family on the sad passing of your Dad. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the loss of John. I worked with John in St. Ciaráns and he was always a supportive colleague, with a quick turn of phrase and wit. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Deepest sympathy to Bernie and all the Walsh family on the death of John. May he Rest in Peace.

So sorry for your loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the passing of John condolences to his family. John was a very good and fair teacher as any children who had him will tell clouding mine. R.I.P John the Dempsey family. Hartstown.

We were linked happily through a lovely friendship when the children were young through Jean & Neal with Hazel Ciarán & Seán in Lambourn. Birthday parties, sleep-overs etc are loveliest memories.

John was a kind man whose saying was always ‘much obliged’ for the smallest favour. The tributes to John as a teacher are heartwarming.

Our sincere sympathy to his family
From all The Keating Family

Deepest condolences to the Walsh family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Sean and family on the passing of John.

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the death of John. Rest he in peace.

Thinking of all Mr Walsh's family at this sad time a lot of people in Hartstown know Mr Walsh from our Primary school day's he was one of the Original teacher's in St Ciaran's along with Mr Larkin Mr Lane Mr Sheehan Mr MC auliffe Mrs Eves Ms Moran Mr Lynch Ms Goodman Ms Conaty and so many more when I think back it's good memories of Primary school day's. Condolences to all Mr Walsh's family and may he Rest in Peace x

It was with sadness that I heard of the untimely death of John. We were next door neighbours and working colleagues in the early 80s.
Sincere condolences to Johns children and family at this sad time.
Also John was a sons teacher in Hartstown for two years...a time my son really enjoyed.
So sad for you all.

Sincere sympathy to the Walsh family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace

Sorry to hear of John's passing. Deepest sympathy to Deirdre&his children and to all the Walsh family. May John Rest In Eternal peace. Thoughts are with you all

Rest in Peace Mr.Walsh/John. You were a teacher to a couple of my children in St.Ciaran's Hartstown. Condolences to your family.

My sincere condolences to all of John’s family and friends on this very sad occasion. I spent five years with John during our time boarding in St.Muredachs College, Ballina. He was a great friend during that time and we shared many moments of differing varieties some great and some borderline! He was wise before many of us back then and always full of wisdom. May he rest in peace.

As a former pupil, I can only speak so highly about John and what he did for my development even from such a young age.

He was the teacher that comes to mind from my childhood when I reference a teacher that made the extra effort and believed in people.

Desperately sad news and condolences to all his family.

Will be missed.

A gentleman.

Sincere sympathy to all of John's family on his sad passing may he rest in peace

Our sincere sympathy to all the Walsh families on the sad loss of John. May he rest in peace

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Walsh. As a parent of a former student Mr Walsh was always a pleasure to talk to in and out of school. Sending our condolences to all of his family. RIP Mr Walsh

Condolences to Deirdre and children, to Hazel, Ciarán and Seán and to all of John's extended family.
John was an amazing teacher, colleague and friend. He was a great story teller and enjoyed a prank or two. He had a great grin and giggle. He was very supportive and was full of encouragement and ideas. His talents were endless and was always willing to share his skills (including mechanical knowledge) freely. He will be sadly missed. RIP John

Deepest sympathy to Bernie and the Walsh family on the death of John may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace

So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Walsh he was my teacher for many years in St Ciaran's .I always remember it didnt matter where we went on our school tour we always ended up on Donabate beach.
R.I.P Mr Walsh thank you for all the memories

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace.
Sincere condolences to Clodagh,Deirdre and family, thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Grainne &Karl

Deepest condolences to Deirdra, Clodagh and all of Johns family. R.I.P

So very sorry to hear that John has died RIP. Sincere sympathy to Hazel Ciarán and Séan, to Deirdre and her family and to John’s extended family.
John and I taught the the two senior classes in St Ciarans in 1985 my first year there. He was so supportive,kind and obliging at all times. He made time for people. John was always someone you could count on for advice not forgetting if you had car trouble.
I am very sorry to be missing his funeral as am abroad at the moment.
Rest in eternal peace John.

Sincere sympathy to Hazel, Ciarán and Seán; to Deirdre and to John's extended family. I met John on my 1st day in St Ciarán's in 1985. He was a great support in those early years with a great sense of humour. He contributed hugely to St Ciarán's on many levels over many years. He was a real gentleman and a true friend. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend his funeral as we are out of the country.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal agus leaba i measc na Naoimh go raibh aige.

So sorry and gutted to hear of the passing of John Walsh. I had, like so many before and after me, on reflection, one of the most incredible life lessoners of his time (maybe we didnt feel that at the time sometimes 😂) but gift me and hundreds upon hundreds of others, with not just his tutledge, but also all the life nuggets, over the years.

As a young primary school pupil, he once commented on my school report that 'his tongue was hinged in the middle, so it could rattle at both ends' 😂😂

My mam still brings out the lines when it suits her! 🙂

He knew how to get the best out of everyone of his pupils.

We stayed in touch remarkably over the past 30 years since my time in St. Ciarans NS.

Others have listed his remarkably ecletic mix of talents that dont require reinforcement, but anyone who crossed paths with John, always had something positive to reflect on.

A one off, a true gent, a talented and amazing character who I still see 30 years later in some of my actions and attitude.

Sir, rest in peace and thank you for everything.

Mile buíochas agat mo chara as gach rud.

Suaimhneas síoraí Sir ❣️

Condolence and Sincere sympathy to Hazel,Ciarán and Seán and to Deirdre and children, and all of John's extended family.
We had the privilege of of having the benefit of John's many talents and skills when he taught here in St Ciárans He always gave great support and advice to the young teachers starting out on their career . For special occasions Christmas concerts etc the more difficult the job was the more John enjoyed it. He had a wide range of knowledge and experience and a great grá for traditional music all of which he shared freely.
May his gentle soul rest in Peace

So sorry to hear of John's passing. Sincere condolences to all of his family. May he rest in peace

Rest in peace Mr Walsh, great teacher and great craic learning the tin whistle xx

Rest in peace Mr. Walsh, thank you for all the years we had the pleasure of being your students, you were an amazing teacher and a wonderful man, sending my thoughts to your family and friends x

Deepest sympathies to Deirdre, Hazel, Ciaran, Sean and all of John’s extended family and friends. I was so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a great mentor and friend to me in my early days in St. Ciaran’s. He was always full of craic and divilment. We bonded over this and our mutual love of music. Thinking of you all as you mourn his loss. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace ❤️

So sad to hear of your passing John … you were an amazing man, full of humour, kindness and an ability to help people no matter what their needs were… you were talented beyond belief, music, singing, carpentry, teaching, caring, giving, loyal, steadfast, you were a light in a lot of people’s lives and now your a light in heaven…. My sincere condolences to all your family and friends , you have left a space that will be hard to fill and always missed… sleep now in the arms of your angels and say a little prayer to Our Lady for us all that you have left behind… RIP 🙏

So very sorry to hear of John's passing. Sincere sympathy to John's family and extended family. John was a fantastic teacher that gave his time selfless for the benefit of the pupils of St Ciarans primary school. May you rest in peace John.

Sincere Condolences to Johns family & friends. Many thanks for many years of friendship & advice.
May John rest in peace 🙏🏻