Magdalen O'Connell

So sorry to hear of Magda's death. She was warm, friendly and collegiate; and always had a smile at Culwick rehearsals. I honour her passing and treasure her memory.

Devastated to only hear now of the death of our dear friend Magda. After Colin finished his term as conductor of the Culwick we would often meet up in town to dine together. Her immense dignity, kindness and charm were an example to us all in these divisive times. Our condolences, not only to her family, but to all those who feel her loss deeply.

Sincerest condolences from all in the Bon Secours Physiotherapy department. Magda was a fabulous lady who always brightened up our day with her smile and positive attitude.
May she rest in peace.

My condolences to Magda's family at this sad time. She was a wonderful woman and my abiding memory of Magda will be her broad smile and good humour which she brought to Thursday rehearsals in the Culwick. She will be missed. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Heartfelt sympathy to all Magdalen's family - Kevin, Veron, Barry and the family of the late Barbara. Magdalen was a dear friend and supportive colleague in I.C. School, Augusta, Ga. in the 60's. She was an inspiration and a motivator in her calm and assured dedication to her students. I have a lasting, loving memory of the talented musician as she taught our combined classes "The Sound of Silence" in a sweltering classroom in pre air-conditioning times! She didn't complain then, just as now she patiently bore her illness with only words of gratitude to break the silence. Many of her former students have expressed their sympathy on her passing. Rest in peace, dear Magdalen and thanks.

Sincere sympathy to all Magdalens family May she rest in peace .

The Ryan's, Madeline, Catherine, Tony and Paddy send their Sincere Sympathies to the O Connell Family. We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Magdalen. Its being a long time since I meet any of you but maybe sometime soon. I think of your Mum, my God mother very off when I pass her Sandymount house.
Love and Hugs Paddy

Sincere sympathies to all of Magda's family and friends. She was a wonderful lady, a lovely warm person and a true friend to so many. I had the privilege of singing with her in the Culwick Choral Society and she made me feel welcome from the very first moment. She will be sorely missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Just heard the sad news about our dear Gaelic speaking friend Magdalen. Táim croíbhriste ag an scéala. I was so looking forward to meeting her after this Covid-19 scourge.

She was one of the most beautiful human beings that I have met and if there is a Heaven surely she will be there in the Seraphim (Choir of Angels) and maybe in the Ciorcal Comhrá as well.

Sincerest sympathies to Kevin, Veron and Barry on the sad passing of your wonderful sister Magdalen. I very much enjoyed Magdalen’s book, A Table and A Town, which was very skillfully written and well researched. Her book brought back many fond memories of Castlebar in the 1950s/60s, particularly of the Tennis Club, where the O’Connell family contributed greatly to its survival and to the social development of many Castlebar teenagers.

Veron, So sorry to hear of the sad passing of your sister, May she Rest In Peace. We extend our condolences to Philip and Veron and all that held Magdalene dear.

Sincere sympathies to all the family, especially Veron.
The list of condolences is hugely impressive and shows the great regard in which she was held
Douglas and Mary

I was very saddened and shocked to hear of Magdalen's death. We worked together for a number of years in the NUI and remained in touch through the social club. It was always a pleasure to meet Magdalen at many and varied events and have a chat. My sincere condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.

I was very sad to hear of Magdalen's death.
I have such lovely memories of that warm, busy and vibrant house in Castlebar. Always with wonderful cooking smells and lots of talking.
The family were much missed when they moved to Dublin.
Many condolences to you all on Magdalen's loss. Tough time for everyone not made any easier by the current pandemic.

It was good to meet Magdalen in recent years at my brother Conor's house in Gaillimh on one of her visits . A lovely person.
May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the O Connell family on the death of Magdalen. I was privileged to have her as a dear friend always gentle and kind .May her gentle soul rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to all the family. I was delighted to meet Magdalen in Castlebar a few years ago at a book launch. Afterwards we had a drink and a chat about her book A Table and a Town. It was a nostalgic occasion for me. She was such a nice person.

Sincere condolences on the death of Magda. We met many moons ago on the tennis court in Trackside and remained friends ever since. She will be sadly missed. May you rest in peace, my friend.

My sincere sympathy to Magda’s family. I was newly living in Ireland, pregnant, a bit homesick, and without an Irish license when I met Magda at my second Culwick rehearsal. She offered me a lift but what she really gave me was a caring friendship, a connection to my beloved music, and thoughtfulness that lifted my spirits at a very overwhelming time in my life. She sweetly collected me every week and we had the loveliest chats. She helped me any time I needed. I loved standing next to her and getting to hear her beautiful singing voice. The world is a little less bright for me now. While my heart is heavy with sadness, I will focus on how grateful I am that she was in my life and how lucky I was to call her a friend.

Deepest sympathies on the death of Magda. It was great pleasure to work with her on the Board of the Association of Irish Choirs. A great lady.

Sincere condolences to all of Magdalen's lovely family, and her wide circle of friends. She will be missed so much, especially in the Culwick, where her lovely presence was special.

May you Rest in Peace my very dear friend Magdalen. You will be missed dearly.
Deepest sympathy to all your loving family.

To Kevin, Veron, Barry and the extended family. I am very sorry to hear of the sad loss of Magalen. As neighbours across the street in Castlebar, the O Connells could not be bettered. O Connells is where we were sent if we were short of something to make bread or a cake. Magdalen was special and I really enjoyed her book of reminiicences about Castlebar. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam dílis.

Comhbron
Meala mor bas Magdalen don dream ag Maidin Caife Binn Eadair.

Deepest sympathy to all on the sad death of Magdalen. A few years ago I had a surprise and special reconnection with Magdalen. We shared 1961 class in Castlebar.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Magda's family. I sang with Magda in the Culwick Choral Society and will always treasure the good times singing together in the second sopranos, the occasional lifts home, the chats in the car and Magda's words of wisdom and advice. Magda was a true lady and will be greatly missed.

So sorry to hear of magda,s passing she was a lady and always smiling she will be missed by her friends and her neighbours xxx

Have just" attended" Magdalen;s Funeral Mass and send to you all my deepest sympathy on the death of such a wonderful lady.
May she rest in peace

I have known Magda since I became a member of the Board of Directors of AOIC (Association of Irish Choirs), now Sing Ireland back in 2008. Magda was an inspiration to me as a Board member with utmost integrity, a steady voice of reason and commitment to excellence and fairness and a close advisor and confidante when I became Chairman. We became good friends which continued until her sad illness and passing. I was very aware of her grá for and pride of her cork origins. It was my privilege to have been befriended by such a warm, genuine, learned and gentle lady. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal dílis grámhar.
Sincere condolences to her family and close friends.

Magda was a wonderful woman - one of life’s Angels - compassionate and sincere - always enjoyed her gentle company - will remember her in prayer every time I pass Bayside

Veron Kevin Barry and all the family . So sad and sorry to hear of Magdalen's death sincere sympathy to everyone. Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Silent Night, Holy Night...may you dear Magda sleep in heavenly peace. It was a privilege knowing you and singing with you. Our sympathies with your family from Trevor Diane and the girls

I am so sorry for your loss and so grateful for the times Magdalen reached out to me in the States, and the summer I worked as a student for the Leaving Cert with her. She was a delightful soul. We visited the chapel of the convent she had lived at and she told me why St. Francis was her favorite saint and then introduced me to a really wonderful steampunk restaurant. I know how very fond of her my father (Diarmuid) was. So sad to hear of her suffering and death. May she rest in love and peace.

So sad to hear of Magdelen’s death. Sincere condolence to all the family. Such a beautiful person
Fionnghuala

Sincerest sympathy to Kevin Veronica & Barry on the sad death of Magdalen .. I have very happy memories of parties & playing in chapel St. as a child ..
Ar dheis de go raibh ahanam dilis..

Condolences to Veronica Philip and all the O'Connell family on Magdalen's passing. We all have fond memories of her over the years and shocked to hear the sad news. Always had a pleasant smile for everyone and interested in everybody and everything. God Bless you Magdalen and rest in peace .

I was so sorry to hear of Magdalen's death She packed so much into her life, even got to write her book and yet she had time for everyone. My sincere sympathy to Veron, Kevin and Barry May she rest in peace .

Was so sorry to hear of the passing of Magda. We sang together for many years in the Culwick Choir she was always a kind, fun, and a pleasant person and will be greatly missed. Sincere sympathy to all her family her passing will leave a big gap in your lives but you will always have your cherished memories.
May she rest in peace and sing with the angels

So sorry to hear that Magdalen has passed away Have great memories of her many wonderful speeches in Fingal Toastmasters
Finola OBrien

So sorry to hear of the passing of Magda. She was such a wonderful person. Great memories of battles on the tennis court with Magda.
Sincere Condolences to all her family. May she rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Kevin, Veron & Barry on the sad loss of Magdalen. I have very fond childhood memories of playtime in the back garden in Chapel Street so many years ago, with Simon joining in, and Magdalen always in charge. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all of Magdalen's family. She was a wonderful lady and so helpful to us being 'a base' in Dublin for her Mayo friends. R.I.P

My deepest condolences to all Magda's family on your sad loss. Magda was a true lady. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

So sorry to learn of Madeline s passing . Memories of her book launch and meeting all the friends .
She fought the fight. May she RIP

So sorry to hear of Magdalene’s passing following a very difficult illness borne bravely. Eternal rest
grant unto her O Lord, may she rest in peace. I met her through her great friend Maria Gabard, and
discovered we had music in common - she sang in The Culwick Choral Society & I in OLCS - may we
meet again Magda someday in the Choirs of Angels in Heaven

Deepest sympathy Veron and Philip. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for sharing the music, Magda, especially when you joined the altos, and for sharing Eckhart House with me.

The world is a poorer place today. Magdalen was a fantastic person and great fun. R.I.P.

Our deepest condolences to Kevin, Veron, Barry and families on this very sad news. Magdalen was such a warm and kind person and a wonderful lifelong friend to our family. She will be sadly missed.

Many happy memories Magda. May you rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Magda's family. Magda and I were fellow committee members during our years with the Culwick and Magda was also a good friend of my dear late sister Tria for many years. Rest in peace Magda

I am so saddened by my dear friend Magda’s passing. I loved our chats hearing about all her nephews and nieces travels births and lives she was truly a remarkable aunt to you all. My deepest sympathies go out to all her nearest and dearest. I was a patient in Beaumont the same time Magda was there and it was heartbreaking that we could not visit each other. Love you so much and all our family will be viewing your special mass from a distance with candles lighting and thinking of all her family.
I am that little robin
That sits upon a tree
I sing to you each morning
But you don’t know it’s me
I am that little robin
In your garden every day
I will never leave you
I will never fly away.

I have known Magda since she interviewed me to become a member of the Board of Directors of AOIC (Association of Irish Choirs), now Sing Ireland. We became firm friends and in September 2019 spent a wonderful week together in Russia. We attended a Russian Orthodox service in Moscow, saw the opera in Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg as well as Red Square and many palaces and churches. It was a holiday to treasure. I will miss her deeply. Sincere condolences to her family.

So very sorry to hear of the death of Magdalene,a wonderful lady full of warmth ,humour and compassion.Thinking of you alll, especially Veron,Philip and all the family .May she rest in peace,.Ita Sweeney(O Connell)

I had the great pleasure of knowing and singing with Magda in Culwick. A lovely lady who made a wonderful contribution to choral music in Ireland. May she rest in ever gentle peace.

My sincere sympathy to Magdalen’s family on her passing. A lovely colleague having worked with her in NUI for a number of years, she was a great listener and always had great advice, and a friend after she retired. She will be sadly missed. Light of Heaven to you Magdalen

Deeply saddened at the news of Magda’s passing. Will miss her friendship in the Culwick Choral Society where we were members for many years. She will be greatly missed. Peter

Deepest sincere sympathies to Magda's family from fellow chorister at Culwick Choral Society. She will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Kevin, Veron, Barry and their families.
Magdalen was a very, very special person. Deeply saddened by her passing.
Barry O'Dwyer

My deepest sympathy to Kevin, Veron & Barry on Magdalen's passing. She was so generous of her time and spirit, always kind and empathetic. I will remember her as a supportive colleague with a great sense of humour that I feel privileged to have shared many years with. She was a cherished friend whose passing will leave a huge void in all our lives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilis. Neil Brennan. National University of Ireland.

My sincerest sympathy to Kevin, Veron, Barry and all the O'Connell family at this very very sad time. Magdalene was a very special lady and will never be forgotten.
Ar dheas Dé go raibh a anam.