Joseph Gerald Finnegan

Farewell my friend Joe, may you rest in peace.

A great companion for 48 years during which he provided guidance, common sense and support in all aspects of life.

He will be greatly missed by his family and colleagues who relied on his great knowledge and willingness to help without fuss or favour.

To Yvonne and all your family, my deepest sympathies on the death of your dad, may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Kay and family on the sad death of Joseph, may his soul rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to Kay and the Finnegan family on the passing of Joe.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Our deepest sympathy to Kay and the Finnegan Family on the death of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Dear Kay and all the Finnegan family,
May I extend sincerest condolences on the loss of Joe. Joe was a true gentleman, a pleasure to both meet as a colleague at the Bar and to appear before as a judge in the High and Supreme Courts. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Finnegan family on the passing of Joe. May his soul rest in peace.

My sympathy to all the family.i read about joes passing in the paper.i didnt know him but as a fellow biker i just want to say ride like the wind,enjoy the journey until you drive through the Gates of Heaven.🙏🏍

So very sorry to hear that Joe has died.
Warmest wishes and sympathies to Joe's family on a great loss.
Many very happy and wonderful memories playing with Joe at Blackrock RFC. When we retired 10 metres to face a penalty he was always first to declare that "the second man is mine" !
I also share many great memories of him as a solidly good judge before whom all got a fair hearing.

Sincere sympathy to Yvonne and all the Finnegan family on your recent sad loss. May Joseph rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Hazel, Kay and the whole family, on the loss of your beloved Joe.
Angus and I are thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you strength in the coming days bolstered by all the wonderful memories.
Gillian & Angus Buttanshaw

Our deepest sympathy Kay and family and Joe’s sister Marie and extended family on Joe’s passing ,may he rest in peace.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Very sorry to hear of the death of Judge Joe Finnegan. A perfect gentleman whom it was a privilege to have known. Tony Murphy

Charlotte and family, our thoughts are with you now and in the times to come. Daragh and Clíondhna

It was a great pleasure to interact with Mr Justice Finnegan an unforgettable experience which of course gives an insight into the family’s loss . Sincere condolences

Kay, apologies I’ve been away and only saw Joe’s death notice now. A Legend has passed and his good company and banter will be missed. RIP Joe

My deepest sympathy to Kay and all the family on Joe's passing. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to Joe’s family on your very sad loss. Joe will be remembered by as a decent and kind man, full of integrity and humanity. He was always willing to give of his time and extensive knowledge of the law to help and encourage others in their work. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear of the death of Joe. He was a thorough professional, kind and courteous. He was always approachable. Sicerere sympathy to his wife and family. May he rest in peace

our deepest sympathy to Kay Charlotte and family, on the passing of their Wonderful Dad Joe.You are in our thoughts and prayers.May he rest in peace.
Liam and Marcella Gaffney
and family

Thoughts and prayers , may Joseph rest in peace.

Dear Kay and Family
Heartfelt condolences on the loss of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Deepest symathy to Kay and all the family. Joe was such a lovely man and will missed by all who knew him.

Ladies Committee Bray Golf Club

Deepest sympathy to Ger, Alma and all the Finnegan family on the sad passing of Joe. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.

My deepest sympathy to Kay, Charlotte and all the Finnegan family. Joe was much loved by all his pals in Bray Golf Club. May he rest in peace.

On behalf of the members and management committee of Bray Golf Club, we offer our deepepst sympathies to Kay, Charlotte and family on Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult tiime.
Barry Hennigan, president - Bray Golf Club

Kay and family please accept my sympathies on Joe’s passing. Having been a Solicitor prior to having been called to the Bar he had a great knowledge and understanding of the problems faced by Solicitors and no matter how big or small the problem was he immediately put one at ease and applied his great mind to solving it and representing the Client’s best interest. He will also be remembered as an outstanding Judge and gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Yvonne and the Finnegan family on the passing of Judge Finnegan.

Max Barrett and Agapi Kapeloni

Sincere sympathy to Gerald and extended Finnegan family on the death of Joseph.
Suaimhneas ar a anam uasal.

My sincere condolences to all the Finnegan family and to Barney. Joe had time for everyone and gave freely his expertise and wisdom to the many who sought his help at the Bar. On the bench he was kind and empathetic and never made life difficult for those who appeared before him in the High and Supreme courts. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Finnegan, Hazel Charlotte and the extended Finnegan family on the sad news of the passing of Joe.May he rest in peace.

My sincerest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Deepest Condolence to Kay and all your family and friends. May Joe Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Finnegan family on the sad loss of Joe, a colleague of immense knowledge, support , kindness and good humour and a wise and compassionate Judge
May he rest in peace

Our deepest sympathy to Kay and all the family on your sad loss. Joe will be long remembered as a kind and generous colleague.

Dearest Kay, Yvonne, Hazel, Charlotte & Ger,

Our sincerest condolences on Joe's passing. A true gent who will be greatly missed by those fortunate enough to have known him.

Carl & Aveen

A genuine friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Sending our deepest condolences Kay, Yvonne, Ger, Hazel, & Charlotte. Joe was not only an eminent professional, a caring & compassionate husband, father & grandfather, but to us he was the fun-loving person, who we were lucky to have shared many happy days biking and golfing over the years. We hope these cherished memories will give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My deepest condolences to Hazel and the Finnegan family at this very sad time. Rest in Peace.

Dear Hazel, it is so sad for you to lose your Dad and for the children to lose their granddad. My deepest sympathy to you all and your Mum Kay also.
Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dílis

To you Charlotte and the family Sarah and I extend our heartfelt condolences. Joe was a very special guy. He and I were fellow bikers but I never enjoyed his royal connections!. When I took silk he was wonderful to me with the old handovers. A wonderful man of common sense and the ways of the world. I and many will miss him.

Hazel and Charlotte, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your Father. May he rest in peace.

On behalf of the Executive Committee and members of Blackrock College RFC we send our sincere condolences to Kay and the wider Finnegan family on the sad passing of Joe. He is fondly remembered by us all in the Club, may he rest in peace.
Simon Mullen, Past President

Deepest sympathy to Kay, Hazel and all the Finnegan family on the passing of Joseph, may Joseph now be in peace with our Lord Amen.

Richard Cruise and June Rossiter

My deepest sympathy to Hazel and all the family from us all

Deepest sympathy to Kay and family on Joe’s passing. May he Rest In Peace.

Charlotte, I'm so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.

My sincere condolences to the Finnegan family on your sad loss.

To Kay and family, sending my condolences on your recent loss. It was a pleasure to have known Joe as a colleague. Thinking of you at this sad time. With sympathies and best wishes, Ivana.

Plenus annis abiit, plenus honoribus (Hé is gone from us, full of years and full of honours) Fear iontach ar fad, leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

To the entire Finnegen family I send my condolences and prayers.
I have many fond memories from my childhood with Joe in Spain.
He was truly a wonderful man and I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Sincere sympathy to Finnegan family on the sad passing of Joe. May he
Rest in Peace.


Liam Cosgrave

Yvonne, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Deepest condolences to you and family. Rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Gerald, and all the Finnegan family, on the passing of your father Joe. Thinking of you all at this sad time, may he Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolences to Hazel, Barney and Charlotte. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. My his gentle soul rest in peace x

Sincere condolences to Kay Yvonne Gerald Hazel and Charlotte. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May Joe rest in peace.

Charlotte, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of your terrible loss Hazel, Barney and family. And to Kay, may you find comfort in our prayers.

My sincere sympathy to Kay and the extended Finnegan family on the untimely and sad loss of a lovely man. I knew him as a colleague at the Bar, in the High Court as judge and President, and in the Supreme Court. He was just a delight to know - kind, very wise, enormously helpful to everyone and an all round good man, with a fabulous sense of humour and of the absurd.

Sincere condolences to you Kay and family. So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. A true gentleman always.