Margaret Philbin

Margaret was a wonderful woman, brilliant, dynamic, energetic, a super leader and beloved colleague. What a legacy she has left for the women of Ireland with her service to midwifery and nursing.

Condolences to her family, friends, neighbours and fur babies. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Margaret's husband and family on her death RIP.I had the pleasure of knowing her while I worked in the Rotunda in the 80's.A lovely lady.
Carolyn.

My sincere sympathy to Robby , Trish and your extended families on the passing of Margaret.
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with her over her long career in the Rotunda. It was a privilege to work under her great leadership, always had time for a chat whenever we met. She was also very generous with her advice and support to me. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Margaret's family. I worked with Margaret for many years in the Rotunda. I always appreciated her support and advice.

My condolences to all of Margaret's loved ones. It was an honor to work for her in the Rotunda and all of us in her Rotunda family will keep her in our hearts x

To you Robbie, Trisha and all Margaret's family, please accept our sincerest condolences on the sad passing of Margaret (Mags). So sorry that we only found out today that Margaret had passed away. Margaret was such a beautiful lady and will be so sadly missed. May Margaret rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Christie & Gargan Solicitors.

My deepest sympathy to Robby and Margaret’s extended family. It was with great sadness I heard of Margaret’s passing. I trained as a nurse with her in Royal City of Dublin Hospital and after years of loosing touch was fortunate to work with her aging on the hospital trust. Margaret was a wonderful caring person and it was a privilege to have known her.

To Robby and Margaret’s extended family , I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Margaret . May her gentle soul rest in peace .

Deepest Sympathy to you Robby and your extended families on the sad passing of Margaret.
May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

My sincere sympathy to Robby, Trish and all Margaret's family and friends. Margaret was a lady, such a friendly, supportive, encouraging and engaging manager and colleague. A wise counsel, always. Rest in eternal peace Margaret.

With deepest sympathy to Robby, Trish, and all the family on the sad and untimely passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace, and may you find comfort in the love and support that surrounds you during this difficult time. Jenny Lee (DCU ex Rotunda Midwife)

Sending my sincere condolences to Robbie and Margaret’s family & friends. It was with great sadness I heard of Margaret’s untimely passing. I had the pleasure of working with Margaret since joining the Rotunda in 1996. Margaret was always a shinning light for compassion & kindness and always made time in her busy schedule to lend a listening ear to anyone who needed her assistance or guidance. She was a lady. She will be sadly missed by all but remembered with great fondness lots of happy memories of shared times.

My sincere sympathy to Robby & all Margarets family. I was shocked & saddened to hear today of Margarets Passing.
Margaret was such a great manager to all her maternity care
assistants but more then that she was vibrant, fun,professional & approachable to us & all she met . Her smile was beautiful & lit up her eyes. Margaret cared about all staff wholeheartedly and the patients were her priority . She was some woman for one woman. She will be remembered so fondly by all who knew her. May she Rest In Perfect Peace

Sincere condolences to Margaret s Husband Robbie family and freinds .Margaret you were truly amasing person . Such a kind hearted lady.worked with u for many years .
You were the mother figure to all us mcas .....such a beautiful kind
Caring lady we will never forget you.
May you rip ..
Love always Kathryn smith mca Rotunda xx

My deepest sympathy to Robby, Trish and extended family on the sad passing of Margaret. I will remember her calming influence, her guidance, sound advice and her kindness.
May she Rest in Peace
Orla O’Byrne ( ex Rotunda)

Sincere sympathy to Robby and Margaret’s extended family.
Margaret and I started in the Rotunda the same day to train as midwives. She was a lady and a pleasure to know. May Margaret rest in peace.

To Margaret’s family I send my deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Margaret and I started our midwifery journey on the same day as students and Margaret never changed throughout that journey.
She remained the same kind and caring person and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to have known her.

Our condolences to Tish and extended families on the sad passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Robby and the extended family on the sad and untimely passing of Margaret.I will remember Margaret with fondness for her support and kindness always and her inspiring leadership.It was a privilege to be her midwifery colleague at the Rotunda.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a hanam Dílis.

Rest in peace Margaret, thank you for all your knowledge and support over the years. Sincere condolences to your beloved Robby and Dogs, not forgetting your family and friends.
Suzanna.

To Robbie and the Earle Family, my sincerest sympathy to you on Margaret’s sad passing. I had the pleasure of working with Margaret in all my years in the Hospital and she was such a ray of sunshine.She was kind and considerate at all times and that lovely smile and twinkle in her eyes made you feel comfortable in all situations. Interacting with her was always a pleasure and an enjoyable experience and you loved to meet her on the corridors of the Hospital as there was always a cheerful greeting. We will all miss her but Robbie please be consoled by the love we all have for her. May she rest in peace

Condolences to Robby and the philbin family and friends may Margaret rest in peace .

Robby, I am so, so sorry to hear about Margaret's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Margaret in her various roles in the Rotunda Hospital - she was always a joy to work with.
Deirdre Daly (TCD)

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Margaret. My sincere condolences to Robby and all her family and friends including all those who will be so deeply grieving her in the Rotunda. I often think of Margaret when I meet a new rescue dog. She put her heart and soul into the hospital and all with such a cheerful approach. May she rest in peace.

Dear Robby, I was so sad to hear of Margaret's passing. She was an exceptional woman and midwife. She made such a contribution to the Rotunda, particularly in her support of the Perinatal Mental Health Service. Her door was always open. After she retired, she continued to support the women and babies of the Rotunda through the Board of the Rotunda Foundation where her in depth knowledge and understanding were put to good use. I would like to express my condolences to you and all the Philbin and Earle families.

We are so saddened to hear of dear Margaret’s passing, she was a wonderful friend and colleague. May she rest in peace. Our deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers are with Robby and Margaret’s family at this time

I was saddened to hear of the sad and untimely passing of Margaret.
My sincere condolences to Robby, Trish and all of the extended family at this heartbreaking time.
I have lovely memories of my time working in the Rotunda with Margaret at the helm.
Codladh Sámh dear Margaret.

Sincere condolences to all of Margaret’s family and in particular to Ciaran her nephew, who also worked in the Rotunda and whom she clearly adored. I only knew her a short time but it is clear the love and respect staff had for her. Always fun, approachable and very wise.

Sincere sympathy to Robbie, Trish & all the extended family on the sad passing of Dear Margaret. Margaret was such a lovely kind, approachable and witty person, her door was always open!
She will be sorely missed and remembered by so many here for the endless work and her many achievements. RIP

Heartfelt condolences to Margaret's husband and family members. Margaret's Lovely smile and caring heart will not be forgotten. Rest in peace Margaret.

Comhbhron ó chroí ar bhás Margaret to Robby and all Margaret’s and Robby’s extended family. She contributed hugely to the work of the Baggot Street Hospital Trust, never missing a meeting despite her illness. Her contribution was massive. She was wise, calm, reflective and had incredible sensitivity and interpersonal skills. Thank you Margaret
Suaimhneas Síoraí agus Solas na bhFlaitheas go raibh ag a h-anam uasal.

It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of Margaret. On behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues.

As a midwife, Margaret dedicated her life to the care of women and families, embodying the very values at the heart of our profession. Even in retirement, she continued to share her wisdom and expertise, making a valuable contribution to the work of NMBI. Her commitment, compassion, and insight have left an enduring mark on the profession and on all who had the privilege of working alongside her.

My sincere condolences to all of Margaret's family and friends.
An absolute lady. I will always remember her for her great sense of humour and abundace of kindness.
RIP.

I am very sorry to hear this sad news.
My condolences go out to Margaret's family friends and work colleagues.
We commuted together to Dublin from Dromod on the train for a few years and she was a pleasure to know.
A few of us often ended back at her house in the morning for tea if the train got delayed.
She was a lovely lady, may she now rest in peace.

Noel Dolan

Antfield, Aughamore, Carrick-on-Shannon.

To Robbie, Trish and all Margaret’s family . There are no words to console you . Margaret was a wonderful colleague and friend to myself and so many others, she will be truly missed and it was an honour to know and work with her for many years .

Sincere condolences to all Margarets family.
She was a lovely lady .
May her gentle soul rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Robby, Philbin and Earle families on the loss of your beloved Margaret. A total lady whose smile and twinkle in the eye lit up the room. A consummate professional , wise counsel and so supportive to us all in the Rotunda. May she enjoy eternal peace

My sincere condolences to Robby and extended family. Margaret had a warmth, humour and committed focus to care for all in the Rotunda Hospital. She had a way of touching all of us with her smile. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to all Margaret’s Family. She was a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many families during her time in the Rotunda Hospital. She continued to have a huge role in the hospital as a Governor who had a very deep and in depth knowledge of everything the hospital stands for, but above all she was a kind and caring person and will be sadly missed.

Sincere sympathy to Robbie & all the extended family on the sad passing of Margaret. She was an amazing Leader of Midwifery and an inspiration to us all. She led with kindness, compassion and understanding.
The Midwifery & Nursing Team in The Coombe Hospital

So sorry to hear about Margaret’s passing
I have such fond memories of her in the rotunda
May she rest in peace

Dear Robbie, I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Margaret. I have such lovely memories of her in the Rotunda and meeting yourself. She is a huge loss to you and her family. I will be holding you all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏

My deepest sympathies to Robbie, Patricia, Colm, Sarah, Ciaran and extended families on the sad passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you all.

Sincere Sympathy to Robby and extended family on the sad passing of Margaret.

To all of Margaret’s family I am sending my sincere condolences.
I worked with Margaret for many years on shared concern between midwifery and laboratory service for patients. Margaret was so positive always finding the best way forward for patients . It was a pleasure to work with her in her varying roles. .
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Robby and extended family on the loss of Margaret. Hope ye find comfort in the many memories Margaret has left behind. May he gentle soul rest in peace.

To Robbie and all the Philbin and Earle families
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Margaret.
Margaret was a true lady kind and thoughtful with time for all.

May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies with the family. Margaret was a pleasure to work with and was always kind and sincere. May she rest in peace xx Catriona

Sincere condolences to Margaret's husband and family at this very sad time for you all. Margaret was a complete lady, may she rest in peace.

Condolences to Robby n extended family on death of Margaret
A beautiful lady. A pleasure to work with. Rest in peace
Thérèse Cotter
Retired Rotunda Midwife

My sincere condolences to Robby & family on the death of Margaret. I had the privilege of knowing & working with Margaret many years ago in the Rotunda hospital & was grateful for her support at that time Margaret was a thorough professional midwife who was always interested in patient care & teaching students. She took a keen interest in ongoing education & obtained a Master's degree. Margaret was a kind & supportive colleague to all.
May Margaret Rest In Peace.

I was saddened to hear of Margaret's passing. Sincere condolences to Robby and all of Margaret's family and friends. I will remember Margaret's kindness and her lovely smile. May she rest in peace 🙏🏼

My sincere sympathy to Robby and Margaret's family on the sad death of Margaret . She was so very kind to me during my working time in the Rotunda Hospital. May Margaret rest in peace.
Rosemary Hennessy Rathcoole.

Patricia and family - sincere condolences on the sad passing of Margaret. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May Margaret rest in peace.

Extending my heartfelt sympathy to Margaret’s husband Robby, her family, friends, and all her Rotunda colleagues on her untimely passing.

Margaret was an exceptional leader and colleague, with an unwavering commitment to placing patients at the heart of everything she did, while always supporting those around her. She bore her illness with remarkable courage and dignity, and she will be greatly missed by many.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Condolences to Margarets family, A lovely lady. R.I.P.,Margaret

Sincere condolences to Margaret’s husband, family and friends. I was very saddened to learn of Margaret’s passing. She was always very kind to me during my time in the Rotunda. She always had a kind word and a smile for me and indeed all staff. She was a proud west of Ireland woman which we bonded over! May she rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Robby and extended family on the loss of Margaret. Margaret was such a lovely witty and kind person. Rest in peace Margaret.

Sincere sympathy to Margaret's husband family and friends at this sad time. Margaret was a wonderful colleague and a very kind lady. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Robbie I’m so very sorry to hear of the sad passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace