Mark Morgan

I am so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former lecturer in St Patrick’s College Drumcondra — and my dear friend.
Mark had a rare gift for seeing potential in others and nurturing it with patience, wisdom, and genuine care. I will always be grateful for his encouragement and the thoughtful conversations that challenged and inspired in equal measure.
His friendship, kindness, integrity, and humour left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
My heartfelt condolences to Mark’s family, colleagues, former students, and all who mourn his loss.

The staff, pupils and school community of St. Michael's PS Ballyfermot would like to express deepest sympathy to Kathryn and the Morgan family on the passing of their beloved Mark. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to Nancy and all Mark's family on the sad news of Mark's passing. He was a wonderful educator and a wonderful colleague who lit up the staff room and lectures with his wisdom and care for staff and students alike. I first met Mark when he was one of the co-founders of the Age Friendly University in Dublin City University. Some years later, it was a joy to meet Mark in the staff room surrounded by staff on St Patrick's campus. Although retired, Mark continued to have a great sense of humour and to be very inspiring to so many of us. His care for staff and for older and younger students continued to be very evident. It was a pleasure to work with Mark who was an absolute gentleman with a wonderful intellect. May Mark rest in peace.

The staff, pupils and school comminity of St. Michael's Primary School, Ballyfermot wish to extend deepest sympathy to Kathryn and the Morgan family on the passing of their beloved Mark. Ar dheis De go raibh a h'anam dilis.

Sincerest condolence to Kathryn and Family on the dear loss of your beloved father. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Nancy and the extended Morgan family. I had the privilege of having Mark as a lecturer and home TP supervisor in St Pat's in the 80s and again briefly as a colleague in the late 90s. Generations of teachers benefitted from his specialist knowledge, exemplary teaching, kindness and generosity. Mark was also very proud of his NE Galway heritage and connections. Fear uasal amach is amach. Tá laoch ar lár. Solas na bhFlaitheas go bhfeice sé.

My deepest condolences to Nancy, Kathryn, Rachel and Marc at this sad time.
I first knew Mark as Rachel’s dad during our school years, and later had the privilege of being one of his students in St. Pat’s. He was an exceptional lecturer and a man of great intelligence, generosity and wit. His encouragement and support had a lasting influence on my life and career, for which I will always be grateful. I have so many fond memories of his warmth and kindness.
I was truly saddened to hear of his passing, and I will remember him with enduring respect and gratitude.

Heartfelt condolences to all of Mark’s family on his sad passing. I had the fortune of being one of his students in St Pats. He was full of enthusiasm , passion and knowledge- we loved his lectures. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to you Kathryn on the death of your dear Dad, Mark, RIP. My condolonces to your Mam, Nancy and the extended Morgan family at this sad time. Ag smaoineamh oraibh ag an am bronach seo.

Sincere sympathy to the Morgan family on the sad passing of Mark RIP.
Our paths first crossed when I was doing the H Dip in Ed in 1978 in UCD and he was my supervisor.
We met later at conferences etc and Mark was always a sensible, practical educator who understood the inherent value of small rural schools. Above all else he was a gentleman in every sense of the word.

RIP Dr Morgan. I loved your lectures in St Pat’s. May you Rest in Eternal Peace. My deepest condolences to your family

Very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a wonderful researcher & educator but an even better colleague. Sincere condolences to his family and wide circle of friends. May he rest in peace .

I am just feeling sad that Mark has died. I was in primary school in 4th class when he did his first teaching practice and met him 40 years later...he could remember me. I was amazed. Later he called to my workplace with a copy of his book and we reminisced again. Amazing man and Im proud to have known him. My sympathy to all who loved him. Lord rest his soul

Sincere condolences on Marks passing. He was a lovely man and very popular with the participants from the Age-Friendly programme at DCU. We appreciated his generous spirit and engaging lectures. Rest in Peace

An inspiring lecturer with both humour and gravitas. Learned so much about humanity and about being human in the challenges of disadvantaged settings. A legend! Suaimhneas siorraí dó and sincere sympathy to his wife Nancy and all his family and friends.
(Former student in St Pats).

I’m very sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. I have very fond memories of him from my time in St. Patrick’s College doing teacher training. May he rest in peace. Thinking of his family at this very sad time.

Siobhán Shovlin

Heartfelt condolences to Nancy and the Morgan family on the passing of a legend of education in Drumcondra and beyond. Mark was a truly wonderful human being, such an intelligent and kind teacher and leader. Mark inspired so many students and so many of us colleagues with his unique and ground-breaking understanding of schooling and the psychology of children. I will always remember him in the St Pat's staff room, forever a mix of deep conversation and joyous humour. Rest in peace, Mark.

Nancy an Family i was so sorry to hear of Mark's passing my sincere condolences to you may he rest in peace.

Sending my condolences to all who loved Mark. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Nancy and family on the passing of dear Mark. He was a great friend to my parents and a great neighbour. I had the privilege to study under him in St. Patrick's College and a more respected educator could not be found. Mark was admired by all students and he was really held up as an example of positivity, kindness and knowledge.

May he rest in peace and his professional and personal legacies are huge.

Sincere condolences to Nancy and all the Morgan family on the very sad passing of Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy Kathryn and your family on the sad passing of your dear dad. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Nancy, Marc, Kathryn, Rachel and Alan and all Mark's extended family. Mark was a wonderful man and a very good friend. The Bed of Heaven to him.

Sincere sympathy to Nancy Kathryn Rachel Marc and all the Gilligan and Morgan families on the death of Mark. A man with a brilliant mind but a very humble personality.May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathies to all affected by Mark's passing. He will be so fondly remembered by so many St Pats graduates like myself for his enthusiasm,kindness and wit. We may have skipped an odd lecture, but always made the effort to attend when Mark was an the clár ama. A thorough gent who leaves a lasting legacy through the many careers he so positively influenced.

My deepest condolences to Nancy and family on your beloved Mark's passing. May his beautiful soul rest in peace. I am truly devastated on hearing his passing. I had the honour and privilege to have been a student on the first M.Ed. programme headed by Professor Morgan. He was a true gentleman who went out of his way to be kind to everyone. God bless and farewell to one of the best. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Breeda Quigley, Galway.

Sincere sympathy to Nancy Kathryn Rachel and Marc on the passing of your dear husband and Dad. Met him many times when I worked with Nancy back in the day. He was a true gentleman may he rest in peace. Anne and Nicky English

Deepest sympathies to the Morgan family on the loss of Mark. He was a wonderful teacher and latterly a wonderful colleague in St. Patrick's College. The legacy of his ideas and his generosity of spirit will endure in the lives and work of colleagues, students and the broader educational community for a long time to come. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathy and condolences to Nancy, Kathryn, Rachel and Marc on the sad passing of Mark. A renowned and widely esteemed professor of educational psychology of friendly disposition at St Patricks College of Education, Drumcondra , I was privileged to be a contemporary student with him at the college in the class of '62 to '64 and latterly as near neighbours for a period in Castleknock. This long association permitted a worthwhile sharing of our professional experiences, expertise and academic endeavour in teacher education and in ongoing developmental initiatives in the wider sphere of primary education

When Mark came to visit in Four Mile House, the china cups were always brought out for the VIP guest! Mum enjoyed many a chat with him. Condolences to Rachel, Catherine and Marc and your family on the passing of your Dad, a gentleman. Ceol na bhFlaitheas go gcloisfidh sé

Sincere sympathy to The Morgan & Gilligan families on the very sad passing of Mark may he rest in prace

Deepest condolences to all the Morgan and Gilligan family on your sad loss. Mark was a gentleman. May he RIP.

Deepest sympathy to Nancy and family. Mark was one of the brightest most gracious students of our time
His outstanding achievements were no surprise to us. A dear friend with a most cheerful disposition.
Flights of angels guide thee to thy rest.

Our deepest sympathy on your sad loss.
You all remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Very sorry to hear of Marks passing. Thinking of Marc and all the Morgan family at this difficult time.

Noel, Niamh & McCluskey Family.

Dear Nancy and all Mark’s family,
I was very sad to hear that Mark passed away. I knew him very well from St Patrick’s College. He was always a very kind person, and very supportive of all staff, new and not so new. He was also a key member of our Book Club for many years, even up to the online ones during Covid. I remember he loved Leonard Cohen’s “So Long Marianne”.

My condolences to each of you.
Rest in peace Mark, where your spirit flies.

Theresa (St Patrick’s College/DCU)

May Mark rest in peace. He was wonderful to work with and one of nature's gentlemen. He will be missed.

Our deepest sympathy to Nancy Katheryn Rachel Marc extended family and friends.Mark would stop and chat regularly with me on his way home,he was very interested and knowledgeable about hurling it’s so sad that he suffered recently Mark Rest in Peace you were class and a perfect gentleman Babs Nancy Keating