Joseph Griffin

Joe will always be remembered with fondness from his time spent in Scoil Cholmcille in Ballybrack. A wonderful principle who was highly thought of. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family ❤️

Sincerest condolences to you Ciara and your family on the passing of your wonderful dad Joseph.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

Dear Noreen Ciara and Ornagh so sorry to read of the death of your dear Husband and Dad Joe.A true gentleman.I remember when you moved into Mount Anville many years ago and the girls playing in the cul de sac. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Regards Maria Fairley

Deepest sympathies to Ciara and Elena at this sad time my thoughts and prayers are with you

To Ciara and the Griffin family I’d like to express my sympathies and condolences to them on the death of her Da Joseph. May he rest in peace agus Ar dheis De Go Raibh a hAnam

Noreen and family, please accept our sincere condolences on Joe's passing. He made a big difference to a lot of people's lives. Many nights in Beginish and the Half Door fondly remembered. May Joe Rest in Peace.

Dear Noreen, Ciara and Ornagh
We are so sad to hear to Joe’s passing. He made a huge contribution to education in Ireland. From first hand experience, we know that Joe always went out of his way to give his students the benefit of his guidance and considerable experience.
Joe also had a very good sense of humour and was always great company. He will be sadly missed. God rest his soul.

Sincerest sympathy to Padraig, James and all the Griffin Family on the death of Joe. May Joe rest in Peace.

I was very sorry to hear about Joe's death. Joe was a great man who achieved a lot in his lifetime. Condolences to all the family.

Comhbhrón ó chroí lena chéile Nóirín , lena níonacha , lena dhriotháracha agus lena mhuintir go léir ar bhás Joe . Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal .

Sorry for your loss Padraig and family.

So sorry foy your loss Noreen. Your husbands death notice just appeared on my phone lost my own husband Séan 12/1/2019. Nursing days INM Hospital seem a lifetime ago. God Bless at this very difficult time. Love LouiseXX

Ciara and Elena All your friends in CS Bridge Club are thinking of you both at this very sad time on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Ciara and Elena on the passing of your dear dad. May he rest in peace.

Very sad to hear of Joe's death. I have very happy memories of his time as principal in Ballybrack when I was teaching there. He was a great principal and also good fun to work with. My condolences to Noreen and the family. May he rest in peace.

An-bhrón go deo orm scéal báis Joe Griffin a chloisint. Comhbhrón ó chroí dá bhean chéile, dá chlann agus do mhuintir Uí Grifín agus dá cháirde uilig. Fear uasal, geal-gáireach, cneasta riamh ab ea Joe. Cuimhním ar na blianta faoi bláth agus guím suaimneas na síoraíchta ar a anam uasal.

Deepest condolences to the Griffin family on Joe's passing. He gave me a job in Ashfield many years ago. He was a great man and principal. May Joe rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Padraig and all the Griffin family on your sad loss ,rip Joseph

Sincere sympathy to Ciara, Elena and all the family on your sad loss. May he rest in peace .

Our deepest sympathy to all Joseph s family, to his brother Padraig and all extended family on your great loss.
You are in our thoughts and in our prayers at this sad time.
May Pádraig be rewarded for all his kindness and good deeds and may he rest in Eternal peace.

Joe was an amazing mentor to me starting out in my teaching career. He always shared good advice with me as well as positive encouragement & feedback. He was always friendly and kind to his staff and students alike. I was always remember him as a wonderful mentor and family man. Rest in peace Joe.

Queridas Ciara y Elena, en estos días tan difíciles llenos de tristeza por la perdida de vuestro querido Joseph, todos nosotros nos unimos a vuestro dolor con un grande abrazo.
Nuestro más sincero pésame a toda la familia.
Familia Castilla Salas

Sincere sympathy to the Griffin family on the death of Joe, a man of great vision in education. I’m honoured to have spent time with him volunteering in education, in The Gambia. A wonderful experience. At dheis De go raibh se.

So sorry to learn of Joe’s sad passing. Sincere condolences to Noreen and family.

Sincere condolences to Noreen, Ciara. Ornagh and extended Griffin family. Joe was inspirational and pioneering. A scholar and a gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Our deepest sympathies to Joe’s family, friends and colleagues from GIVE.
On behalf of the Retired Teachers Association of Ireland (RTAI)

My deepest sympathy to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh, Padraig, James and extended Griffin family on the sad loss of Joseph, May he rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers to Noreen and all the Griffin family at this very sad time. May Joe's gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere sympathy on Joes passing. To his wife and daughters brothers Padraig and James and the extended Griffin family. Joe and I were in same class in Lispole school. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige. May he rest in peace. Nora Higgins O'Brien Dublin/Dingle.

Sincere sympathy to all the Griffin family on Joe’s passing.

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing - my deepest sympathy to Noreen and all his family.
Joe was so encouraging and welcoming when I first travelled to The Gambia in 2015. His insight into developing the GIVE organisation in The Gambia was extraordinary - a man of vision.
Rest in peace Joe

My sincere condolences to Noreen, Ciara and Ornagh. Joe made such a positive impact on me, in a time when I needed it most. Joe gave me my first job at Ashfield College, watering the plants and cleaning about the place, when I was 13. I spent almost a decade working at Ashfield College and ended up attending the school for 6th year.
Joe regularly checked in with my teachers and my mother and would then relay this feedback to me on what more I should and could be doing at school, much to my frustration at the time!
In these formative years, I learned so much from Joe and looked up to him. I took a real pride in my work and always felt very appreciated. It didn't matter who you were or what position you held, Joe made time for everybody. So sorry for your loss, RIP.

Noreen, Ciara and Ornagh so sad to hear of Joe’s passing.
I am very grateful to Joe for giving me the opportunity to return to work in 1993.
I have a lovely memory of Joe calling in to the study in Dundrum in 2016. We had a good chat. He was his usual warm, friendly, witty and observant self, parting with a hug. A lasting memory.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Noreen, Ciara and Ornagh so sad to hear of Joe’s passing.
I’m grateful to Joe for giving me the opportunity to return to work in 1993.
I have a lovely memory of Joe calling into the new study in Dundrum in 2016, we had a great chat. He was his usual, warm, friendly, witty and observant self, parting with a hug. A lasting memory.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sincere sympathy to Noreen, Ciara and Ornagh and the wider Griffin family on the sad loss of Joe. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sincere Sympathies to all the Griffin family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.
May Joe Rest in Peace.
The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

Heartfelt sympathy and sincere prayers to Joe's Family ... and to the extended Griffin Family members on the sad departure of Joe to his Eternal Heavenly Reward. R.I.P.. Joe - a True Gentleman and Teacher Supreme - always so friendly, welcoming, supportive and caring - a Friend Supreme to so many with a wonderful smile radiating great goodness, kindness, humour and sincerity. In has indeed been a great privilege knowing Joe since our Training College years of 1968 to 1970. As we assemble in Tullamore in October marking our 55th Reunion as the Class of 1970 we shall very especially remember Joe and our Teaching Colleagues who have sadly passed. Outstanding has been the source of inspiration Joe has been not only in Ireland but also in Africa. May the gentle Soul of Joe rest in peace having enriched the world of so many in such a superb, meaningful and precious manner. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincerest sympathies to Noreen, Ciara and Orla and to Padraig and James on Joe’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Padraig, James and all the Griffin Family on the passing of Joe. Leaba imeasc na naomh go raibh aige.

My v deepest sympathy to Joe's wife,daughters,brothers and extended family.
I worked with Joe in The Gambia.
He was a wonderful person with great vision and genuine concern for those pupils in The Gambia.
May his gentle soul now rest with the Lord whom he served so beautifully here on this earth.

Sincere sympathy to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh, Pádraig, James and extended Griffin family on the sad passing of Joseph. He was a gentleman and always a pleasure to meet when in Lispole.

Deepest sympathy to Noreen and family, to Padraig and James and the extended Griffin families
on the sad death of Joe. Fear uasal.Go dtuga Dia Suaimhneas Síoraí dà anam uasal.

Sincere sympathies to the Griffin family. I did not know Joe personally but as a member of GIVE for a number of years now, I have heard many stories in praise of Joe and his vision of developing the GIVE programme in The Gambia.

Our Deepest Sympathies to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh and all the extended Family. May Joe rest in Peace

Sincere Sympathy to Padraig, James,and the extended Griffin families on the sad passing of Joseph.
May his gentle Soul Rest easy with the Lord.

Deepest condolences to Joe's family at this very sad time. I remember Mr. Griffith when he was my principal of Social Chomcille senior. He will be sorely missed by many. rest in peace Joe 🙏

Offering sincere condolences to the Griffin family on the passing of Joe. It was a pleasure to have known him and to have worked for him. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas siorai do.

Our sincere sympathy to Noreen and family and to Pádraig and Jim and all the Griffin family on the sad passing of Joseph. Fear ar leith. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

Sincere sympathy to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh, Pádraig, James and extended Griffin family on the death of Joe. Beannacht Dé lena anam uasal. Scoth fir. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

Sincere condolences to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh, and the extended Griffin family on Joe’s death.
Joe was gentleman and a great character that will be sadly missed.
May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to all of Joe's family on his death.As a member of the 1st group of GIVE formed by Joe I have lovely pleasant memories of that January in 2011 when 11 retired teachers set out on a jorney to The Gambia.
We didn't really know what we were about ...goal was Education .So Joe was our idealist .Thank you for that never to be forgootten experience. Rest in peace Joe.

Sincere condolences to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh and extended family on the sad passing of Joe.
Many happy memories of our teaching days together in Scoil Colmcille, Tallaght.
May Joe Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Joe's family on his passing. May he rest in peace. Tubber, Lispole and Templeogue

Heartfelt deepest sympathy to Noreen, Ciara and Ornagh on the death of your beloved Joe. May his gentle soul rest in peace in Dingle.

Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh, Pádraig, James, grandchildren and extended family,
My sincere condolences to you and to his many friends on the death of Joe.
I’ve known Joe since we first met in St. Pat’s Drumcondra in 1968 and valued our friendship ever since. Joe enriched the lives of so many people, students and teachers, in Ireland and in The Gambia. Having founded GIVE in 2010 he set in place programmes of professional development for Gambian teachers and compensatory education programmes for young adult students that have grown and continued to the present day. The many Irish teachers who volunteered to join Joe in this work in the Gambia were motivated and inspired by his vision, wisdom and energy. He never sought headlines nor glory though these were richly deserved.
Fear macánta, dícheallach ab ea Joe ná raibh riamh díomhaoin. Praicticiúil I gcónaí.
Slán abhaile Joe agus go lonnra soilse na bhFlaitheas ar d’anam uasal dílis.
Beannacht Dé leat.
Unfortunately I’m in USA and unable to attend the funeral Mass on Saturday.

Our heartfelt sympathies to Noreen
Ciara Ornagh and to all the extended
Griffin family on Joe’s passing.

Joe was one of life’s true gentlemen
whose ability was much admired and
who made such a positive impact on
the lives of so many.

Gúimid go mbronnfar faoiseamh daoibh sna laethanta amach romhainn.
Leaba í measc na Naomh agus ceol
na nAingeal go raibh ag a anam uasal.

So sorry to hear of Joe’s death after a long and difficult illness. Sincere condolences to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh and the extended Griffin family. It was always such a pleasure to meet and have a chat with Joe and enjoy his unique instinctive Kerry wit and good humour. May he now rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Noreen, Ciara, Ornagh, Padraig and James on the sad passing of Joseph. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I was so very sad to hear of Joe’s passing rip. My condolences to Noreen, Ciara and Ornagh you are in my thoughts & prayers. I spent 17 happy years working with Joe in Ashfield College, a gentleman and very good friend in times of need. Rest in peace Joe.

My sincere sympathy to the family, rest in peace Joseph