John WALSH

Olivia, words cannot express how shocked and saddened we were to learn of this. You're in our thoughts every day. Feel so lucky to have known John. Sending you and your family comfort and strength.

John and I grew up in Malahide as great friends when we met in Oliver Plunketts. We rode our bikes everywhere together, played football and were always at each other's family homes. Always remembered Ann and Norman being so welcoming to me and my parents were always happy to see John and the whole family. My family used to own the Green Cottage takeaway, and John was always a regular eating our egg fried rice(!)

I left Malahide in 1994 and met up with him only a few times in the past 30 years. The last time I saw him was in 2019 for a coffee break in Dublin. Ever since then we kept in touch by regularly messaging each other - always asking about each others families during lockdown and the birth of our boys and all about parenthood. Despite only meeting him a few times in the last 30 years, each brief meeting has been memorable and that reconnection is always so special.

John was my link to the wonderful childhood I had in Malahide - we laughed, we cried and even cried with laughter(!) In the past couple of months since hearing of John's passing, I am extremely saddened that I won't ever get to contact him again.

My heart goes out to Olivia, Andrew, Rowan, Morgan, Ann, Norman, Niall, Helen and Louis, and the rest of his friends and family. John has clearly touched so many of our hearts throughout his life. He will always be a truly special friend and will be deeply, deeply missed.

Our deepest condolences to John's family and to the extended Walsh family.
You are all in our prayers.

May John rest in peace.

I cannot imagine how his loved ones must feel, losing someone is never easy. May god be with his family and friends and help them get through this tragic incident. Rest easy John.

To Norman, Anne & family.
We are so sorry to hear the very sad news of John's death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

I was lucky enough to work with John in the restructuring team in AIB and to contribute to his training when he started the bank. My impression of him was wholly positive- a bright upbeat guy, nice to everyone, with a thirst for knowledge and a really positive attitude to life. I was so shocked and saddened to hear of his untimely death, and the legal community is the worse for it. My thoughts are with his family.

Olivia, Anne, Norman, Helen, Niall and Louis,
We are so sorry for the tragic loss of John. Taken far too soon. Heartbroken for you all and his children. I knew John when he was younger, as I grew up when Helen. If we went on car rally’s he came too. He was such a kind and friendly person.
He would be so proud of you all in how special his funeral was. The love everyone has for John was so present, his life was so full. It was so beautiful to hear all the stories about John.
May he rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Olivia, Andrew, Rowan, Morgan, Norman, Anne, Niall, Helen, Louis and extended family and friends. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

May John rest in peace.

So very sorry for your loss Louis, Ann, Norman and family. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

To Norman, Anne and family,
very sorry to learn of the sad loss of your son John. My deepest sympathy to you.

I had the pleasure of seeing the BnL college gang over the past years through my sister, Nash. John was always so friendly and fun. I ran into him in London years ago when I was having a terrible day at a job interview and that conversation - his genuine friendliness and warmth, turned my day from terrible to just lovely. I know this must be only a tiny drop in the ocean of how he made people feel.

I have been thinking of John’s friends and family. X

Very sorry to hear the awful news about John. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to you Olivia and your family at this time. May John rest in peace.

I didnt know John but since I heard the heartbreaking news I have been thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. May you all find peace and strength to face each day. XXX

A local mum

Olivia, I am so very sorry to hear the news of John’s untimely and tragic passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. You, your boys and your wider family are in my thoughts and prayers. May John rest in peace. Fiona

It was lovely to hear all the wonderful things people had to say about John at the service. John truly was one of life's good guys and a role model on how to live, he seems to have mastered being a great Dad!

My deepest sympathy to Olivia, Andrew, Rowan and Morgan and the Walsh and Hynes families.

John will always be remembered, with a smile.

I would like to offer my sincere condolences on John's passing to all his family and friends.

Although I only worked with him briefly I had the pleasure to witness his excellent legal brain in action.

I also knew of John through the many cycling races over the years and passed him many a time on the Clontarf seafront where we shared a wave as he went our separate directions.

I was so saddened to hear this tragic news.
My deepest sympathies to Olivia, their boys and John's extended family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May John Rest In Peace.

My heartfelt condolences to you, Olivia, to your three little boys, and to all of the Walsh family, on the tragic and untimely passing of John. There are no words, look after yourself and may John rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Olivia, Andrew, Rowan and Morgan and all of John’s family and friends. He was a gentleman. RIP

May John rest in eternal peace. From a fellow cyclist.

Olivia, I was so very sorry to hear this terrible news. While I only knew John to see, it was always clear from the way you and others talked about him that he was a wonderful husband, father and friend. You, the boys, Helen and all your family are in my thoughts. Caoimhe

My deepest sympathy to John's wife, children, family and friends.

I only knew John briefly but feel lucky to have known him.
It was amazing to hear of a man who lived such a full live and one full of love for his wife, his beautiful boys and his family and friends.

He was a true force for good and his passing has made me embrace his lust for life and I want to live my own life better as a fitting tribute to John's legacy.

I hope someday I'll tell your family and friends of the impact you've had on my life even though I barely knew you.

Thank you John for being a wonderful person to so many.

So sorry for your tragic loss of a loving dad n husband. God Bless.

Olivia,
My deepest sympathy to you & your family. May John rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Olivia and all your family. You're in my thoughts.

Norman, Anne.
Condolences to you and all yours on John's untimely death.

My most heartfelt condolences to John’s Olivia and his gorgeous boys Andrew, Rowan and Morgan. To his loving parents, Anne and Norman, siblings Niall, Helen and Louis. To his extended family, in laws and many friends. I know you will find support and comfort in each other.

I am so incredibly fond of you John, knowing you through the years from your close friendship with my brother Tim and circle of life loving and good school friends. Remembering you as a mischievous little schoolboy with a shock of enviable curls to the true gentleman you grew to become, and somehow holding on to your trademark twinkling eyes and infectious smile. I always loved being in your company - a blanket of warmth, fun and good conversation, and especially during those youthful years of times out, living life to the full.

One of the biggest achievements in life is how you make others feel, fuelled with positivity and warmth. John your great ability to do so, forever lives on in the hearts of so many.

Olivia, Andrew, and all of John’s family and friends, we’re so so sorry to hear about John - you were all so welcoming when Ruairi joined St Sylvester’s last year and you’ve been in our thoughts all week. We will miss his smiling face in the school yard and at the Yellow Door.

There simply are no words...Just so so sad....Thoughts and prayers to all at this very sad devastating time...

Our sincere sympathy to you all at this very sad time, may John Rest in Peace.

My deepest sympathies to Olivia, John’s kids and all who loved him. I went to school with John and bar a recent reunion I had not seen much of him since. He was always a good natured and humoured gentleman who will be sadly missed by his friends and classmates. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. Reading of the funeral today he made a huge impact on those around him and has left a huge legacy. May he rest in peace

I was so shocked to hear of John’s tragic passing, I worked with him on a recent project in AIB and his light shone through, you could tell he was one of the special people you are lucky to meet in your lifetime , always smiling and so kind.

Sincere condolences to Johns wife Olivia, his three adored boys, parents, family and friends. RIP John, gone way too soon

It was with great shock and sadness that I heard of John's passing.
Sending sincerest condolences to all the family at this very difficult time.

So very sorry for your loss Olivia. Thinking of you and the boys at this time. May John rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Olivia, Andrew, Rowan and Morgan and all of John’s family and friends at this heartbreaking time. I had the pleasure and privilege to work with John in AIB. He will be forever missed and never forgotten. Rest in peace John

My deepest sympathies to Olivia & her 3 boys at this awfully sad time. I remember John from our B&L class as a big smiler, all round nice guy and someone who fell in love with Olivia while the rest of us were still figuring life out. I wasn’t pals with John and our paths have not crossed since college, but based on all these tributes it sounds like I missed out on lots of fun and knowing someone who had the important things in life nailed. May he rest in peace.

A lovely service for a lovely guy. Fear uasail é John, go mbeannaí Dia a anam.

Our sincere condolences to Olivia and family on the loss of John. We're thinking of you all.

Wow, I'm so sorry to see the world lose a lovely lad, my condolences to all the family. Devestating.

Shocked and deeply saddened by this terrible tragedy. I can’t imagine your pain Norman. My sympathy and condolences to you and all of John’s family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Niall and all the Walsh family on the tragic passing of John.
May he rest in peace

Heartfelt condolences to Helen and all the Walsh family. In our thoughts and prayers

So saddened by the sudden tragic loss of Johnny 'Walshie'
Sincerest heartfelt condolences to Johnny's family and friends.
Have such fond memories of Johnny always with a smiley face.
He was such a lovely guy.
Taken too soon.
RIP Johnny Walsh

I was so saddened to hear of the untimely loss of John. I went to UCD with John and Olivia and whilst I didn’t know John well, I do remember him as a genuinely nice guy who always had a smile on his face.

His service today was lovely; a beautiful celebration of his life. It was so evident from all the lovely things people had to say about him that he was a very special person, someone who lived his life to the fullest and adored his family and friends. I wish I had known him better.

My sincere condolences to Olivia, Andrew, Rowan, Morgan and to all of the Walsh and Hynes families.

May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences Olivia and family, thinking of you all.

My deepest sympathy to Olivia, Andrew, Rowan and Morgan.
Andrew, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.
May John Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Olivia and all the family, John and I played football on Ard na Mara as teenagers and he always had a great smile and habit of popping up with a late winner, Rest easy John

I watched the funeral service online and what an incredibly moving and eloquent celebration of a great person. His three sons will carry on that legacy.

Deepest condolences to Olivia,Andrew,Rowan and Morgan.
Didn’t know John only to say hi when passing by. Such a beautiful service today which I’m sure he would be immensely proud of.
Thinking of you all at this tragic time.

Helen deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beautiful Brother John .
Please pass my condolences on to Olivia and Boys. Mum and Dad and extended families.
A beautiful Mass such a tribute to John .
I have no doubt he will keep a good eye on ye all . May his gentle soul Rest in Peace .

Olivia and all the Walsh family.
Deepest sympathies on the loss of John. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to all of John’s family, extended family, friends, work colleagues. What an amazing person you are, we didn’t know you had a Sligo connection, good old W.B. Yeats, and The Lake Isle of Inn beautiful poem. What a beautiful Mass for a beautiful person. Rest in Peace and happy cycling where ever you go in heaven. Thinking of all your family at this sad time.

Deepest condolences to all on this very sudden and tragic loss. I knew John from racing in north County Dublin and he was a colleague at MHC. May he Rest in Peace.

Not lost but remembered. Love has no age, no limit, and no death.

For Olivia, Andrew, Rowan, Morgan, Walsh and extended family

Olivia, I watched the beautiful service for John today. I am so sorry for your loss and for your boys loss of their wonderful Dad. You will hear this many times, grief is the price you pay for love and your love was, from the days I remember you meeting in B&L to the words you so beautifully spoke today truly the greatest love. I am holding you all in my heart today.

Condolences to Family Friends and Clubmates, didn’t know John personally, shared a Wave or Nod when passing on the road.
RIP John

Olivia and all the Walsh family.
Deepest sympathies on the loss of John. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Helen and Dean and the Walsh family on the tragic loss of John. May John Rest in Peace. God Bless.

My sincerest sympathy to Olivia, your beautiful children and extended family and friends. Thinking of you all at this time.