Maureen KIRWAN
(née O'Driscoll)

So sorry to hear of Mrs Kirwan's passing. Such a wonderful teacher that I was very fond of in Our Lady of Loreto. My deepest sympathies to all of her family. May she rest in peace.

Blanaid and your Sisters
I didn’t know your late Mother and I really wish I had. From reading the messages on RIP it is so clear your Mum was a wonderful person. She must have had a huge influence on her pupils with lots of fun and a massive presence. Sounds like she passed on her sense of fun and storey telling to her 3 daughters!
I am so sorry for your huge loss but Iv no doubt your memories of Maureen will bring smiles to your faces .
May Your darling Mum rest in peace.

I was so sad to hear of Maureen's passing and I would like to extend my sympathies to her immediate family and extended family .
I got to know Maureen just over 3 years ago at the Bridge Club in Stranorlar Co Donegal and we had another wonderful night of Bridge when she came to stay in Kee's Hotel in February.She promised to return soon again but it was not to be . She was such entertaining company and loved to talk about politics and current affairs, especially her granduncle Michael Collins : the iconic hero of the War of Independence. She was equally proud of her daughter Dervla and was so flattered that I had seen Dervla's photograph and read her interview a few weeks previously in the Sunday Times..
She loved to talk about her family and her teaching life , she enjoyed her Bridge.and had a deep affection for Donegal. Above all she just loved life and we will remember her with great fondness
May Maureen Rest in Peace.

I was so sorry to hear of Maureen death. I was Maureen’s bridge teacher some years ago. She loved her bridge and I have very fond memories.of Maureen and I am glad that we had a friendship.
A great lady. Kay

Dervla, fond memories of our time at Beaufort and having tea in your house with your mother, in the kitchen. She must be so proud of you and I send you love and strength at this sad time.

My sincere sympathy to the Kirwan family on the passing of your Mother Maureen ,she was a great colleague in Loreto, full of humour in the staff room and so proud always of all her daughters.. May Maureen rest in peace .

So sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. She was a very entertaining colleague all those years ago in Loreto Churctown.

To all the Kirwan family,

My sincere condolences on the death of Maureen. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis,

Josepha

So sorry to hear of the recent loss of your mother, Paula, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Condolences to the Kirwan family on Maureen’s passing. I have very happy memories of Maureen’s liveliness and great humour in the staff room in Our Lady of Loreto in the 70s.

So sorry to hear of this incredible and interesting lady's passing. Sending sincere sympathy to Maureen 's daughters and extended family at this sad time. I had the pleasure of meeting her though Bridge here in Stranorlar where she shared her warm personality, wit and charm at our Wednesday night games. May she rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful Mother
She was an inspirational teacher throughout our secondary education in Loreto
May Maureen Rest In Peace

Sincere sympathy to Maureen's family and friends. She was my best ever teacher. Back in the 60s in her wonderful French classes she transported us to Paris and the little side sidewalk cafes while we listened to Edith Piaf and Francoise Hardy. We had great fun while she prepared us for school concerts. I specially remember the Hula dancing to Hawain music.
May she rest in peace.

Dear Paula, Blanaid and Dervla our deepest sympathies on the sad loss of your lovely Mum Maureen. May she rest in peace.

My father Bill O'Neill was a good friend and colleague of your Dad Peter. For years we were regailed with hilarious stories of the office antics in the Guardian. Their friendship continued until the end of their days and when your Dad passed my father and Maureen kept in touch with regular phone calls. Dad always enjoyed the catch up and the laughter continued. We wish you strength now and in the days ahead, you are in our thoughts.

Mieke and Ank O'Neill

Our sincere sympathy to you Paula, Blanaid and Dervla. Your Mum was a wonderful character and a dear friend to our late Mum, Ann. I am sure her presence in Glenbower will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love to you and your families. May Maureen Rest In Peace.

Dear Dervla,I am so sorry to hear of your lovely mum's passing.
I have very fond memories of her giving you and I having English grinds in your kitchen and the fun we had(especially at poor Patrick Kavanagh's expense).
Sending you much love.x
Alison Hardiman,
Glossop, Derbyshire.

Blanaid, thinking of you and your family you on the death of your beloved Mum. I hope your many happy memories of her help you get through this sad time. May she rest in peace.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Maureen’s family and friends. We became friends with Maureen through a chance meeting on the train to Galway some years ago and there lies a tale! Our lives have been so enriched through her love of poetry, literature, travel and so much more that we shared. She inspired Paul to published a short book of poems a great help to him. She loved Donegal and we shared fun and laughter on her many visits. We were privileged to have had Maureen as a wonderful friend. Rest In Peace never to be forgotten in our hearts.

To the kirwan family
Deepest heartfelt sympathy,on the passing of Ur adored , wonderful mother,may she rest in peace, wonderful memories, growing up, friendship,and happy times,our condolences from us all,in sweet mount drive,
The Morgan family

So sorry to hear of the loss of your amazing Mum. She was an inspiration to the pupils of Our Lady of Loreto as she regaled us with stories of her own life experiences, it made for interesting lessons. May she Rest In Peace.

To the Kirwan and O'Driscoll families ,
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy on your very sad loss.

I have very happy memories of times spent with
our neighbours the O'Driscolls on Annamoe Rd. long ago.
May Maureen Rest In Peace.

Our sincere sympathy to Paula and the Kirwan family on the sad passing of Maureen. Very fond memories of Maureen at Ciarán and Nykol’s wedding only a few short years ago. Reading the condolences here I think it’s amazing to hear all the complements from Maureen’s passed students it truly is the measure of this wonderful lady.

Our deepest sympathy to Paula , Blani and Dervla on the loss of Maureen - and she really is a big loss. Maureen was a lovely, hospitable and entertaining lady. Being in the company of herself and my lovely cousin Peter was always great fun, with very good food and wine to boot. May she rest in peace.

Very fond memories of a very kind and interesting French teacher.

R.I.P. Mrs. Kirwan, my favourite teacher at Loreto all those years ago when she taught me French. I excelled at it due to her exceptional teaching. Thought of her today as I walked by the house before I heard of her passing. Condolences to her family

So very, very sad to learn of the passing of my French teacher, Mrs Kirwan. To me, she was the most sophisticated woman I had ever met and her stories of travelling in France enchanted me. I had the strange opportunity to meet Sacha Distel at a singing event while I was in her class and when I came back and told her she said ‘He was Brigitte Bardot’s lover, you know’.In a Catholic girls’ school in the 80’s one didn’t hear talk of lovers. She told us about falling off her bicycle into a ditch in France when she was a student because she had had wine at lunch and wasn’t accustomed. She made me see the possibilities the World could hold. How very strange that I should be helping my own daughter prepare for her Leaving Cert French today when I got this news. Because of Mrs Kirwan, I got an A in Honours French, which definitely helped me get my place at university and changed the course of my life. I have never forgotten her and I never will. Je vous remercie pour tout. Very sincere sympathy to her family. Jean X

I went to primary school with Dervla and had the privilege of having her mum as my teacher in secondary school. I've always had great memories of not only a fantastically fun teacher but a beautiful lady who looked out for me. I'm very sorry to hear of Mrs Kirwans passing. Thinking of her family at this time. RIP Mrs Kirwan.

Rest In Peace Maureen
Wonderful memories of a great friend since school days.

To Maureen’s daughters, her extended family and many friends
We offer our sincere sympathy on your loss. She was a real Presence
In Glenbower Park and will be much missed.
Take care.

I remember your mother with fondness, she was a great teacher, and role model.
She had a great talent for impersonations of political figures of the day, a truly talented woman.
May she rest in peace

Blanaid thinking of you on the passing of your dear mum, may all your good memories help you through. May she rest in peace.

Dear Blanaid
So sorry that your Mum has died .It’s a sad and difficult time for you and we send you our sympathies .

Deepest condolences to all the family and many friends. Maureen was a amazing bright beacon of light and joy; wonderful company and will be greatly missed by all.
Loved spending time with her, and all our wonderful dinners in tears of laughter at her fabulous stories, she was a born entertainer and we loved her dearly and the time spent with her she had always been there for us through hard & good times. A best friend & cousin to mum. Hope you’ll always be with us smiling down. May she RIP. Roland, Sharon, Katie, Shay & Rory . ❤️🙏

Sincere condolences to Mrs. Kirwan's daughters and extended family. Your mother taught me in Our Lady of Loreto 50 years ago and instilled in me a love of English and French. A brilliant teacher whom I remember with great fondness. RIP Mrs. Kirwan.

Deepest sympathy to all Maureen 's family on her passing. She was a much loved friend and member of Loreto Bridge club. So many happy memories shared and good times. She brightened all our lives and we had such fun with her.
She will be missed.. Teresa Walker

Sincere sympathy to all of Maureen's family on her death. May Maureen rest in peace.
There are so many of us connected through our illustrious relative Collins that we are sharing your sadness at the loss of a beloved mother sister and grandmother.
Nora, and my sisters Mary, Catherine, Joan and brother Michael (O'Mahonys).

I'm so sorry for yor loss, your Mam was my wonderful english teacher and I excelled under he passionate care. I think of her fondly, may she rest in peace.

Blanaid, Sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mum. This is a very sad time for you but you have many happy memories of her. I always enjoyed listening about her adventures.
May she rest in peace. Brigid

Rest in Peace Mrs Kirwan.
My condolences to the Kirwan family . Fond memories of leaving cert English in Our Lady of Loreto .

To Paula, Blanaid, Dervla and all their families, we were so sad to hear of the passing of your mother Maureen, our neighbour and friend. We shared many entertaining times with her over the garden wall where she kept us amused by her many stories. I am so sorry that I cannot attend her funeral as I am in hospital. Angela and I are thinking of you at this time. Sincerely, Gordon

My condolences to Blanaid and all the family on the passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace. I had the pleasure of knowing her through bridge in Loreto. She was a most kind and interesting lady.

Paula ,,Blanaid , Dervla, ,

We are so sorry at your beloved mother ,Maureen ' s passing.. She was always so

generous and hosted us at her holiday home in Carlingford. regularly ... May she rest in

peace.

Brendan and Peg Dineen. .

Sincere sympathy to Paula, her family and all the Kirwan family at the loss of their mother, grandmother etc. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Kirwan family. Always loved the company of Maureen in the Loreto and Grosvenor bridge cubs. Shall miss her.

My deepest sympathies on the passing of the lovely Maureen, who’ll I’ll always remember as an elegant, great craic and enormously entertaining force of nature who would keep me and my grandmother in stitches on her many visits. I hope she and Úna are laughing together again now. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Kirwan family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time

Rest in peace Mrs Kirwan. Such a beautiful lady who taught me in school. Thinking of her family at this sad time xxx

I had the pleasure of knowing Maureen a few years on her visits Donegal , she will be missed and fondly remembered. Sincere sympathy to the entire family . Elizabeth Kinsella

Condolences to the Kirwan family on the passing of Maureen. May she RIP

My condolences to Maureen,s family.I had the pleasure knowing Maureen from bridge she was such a kind ,warm hearted and understanding lady. She be sadly missed by her bridge friends who had the experience of being in her company for many years.

Our deepest sympathies to Blanaid and all of Maureen's extended family. We know from how fondly you spoke about your Mum that she was a great lady with unbelievable spirit and she showed that in recent weeks. I hope your many happy memories of the times that you spent with your Mum will give you all some comfort at this really sad time.Níl sí imithe uainn ach imithe romhainn. We will remember you all in our thoughts and prayers. May Maureen Rest in Peace.

My sincere sympathy to the Kirwan family on the sad passing on Maureen ,she was always in good spirits .
It was a privilege to have known her ,She was an inspiration to watch her living her life to the full .
I played bridge with Maureen for many years ,A real lady .
Mary Foley

Condolences to all the family on the death of Maureen!Maureen was a lady, kind generous and entertaining! Farewell dear Maureen! You will be missed. To know you was an honour! May Maureen rest in peace and rise in glory!
Mary Hanrahan
Loreto Bridge

Deepest condolences to Blanaid and her sisters Paula and Dervla on the loss of your mother may she rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Paula, Blanaid, Dervla, sons in law, siblings, grandchildren and all Maureen's extended family. I hope you can smile when you remember Maureen and all the lovely memories you have of her. The love you shared and the impact Maureen's influence had on your lives will live on. Thinking of you all at this sad time and sending light, love and strength to help you through, xxx

Deepest sympathy to all the Kirwin family on the sad passing of Maureen. I had the pleasure of playing bridge with Maureen as partners was such pleasure . May she rest in peace
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My sincere sympathy to Paula, Blanaid and Dervla and your families on the death of your dear mother Maureen, and to Maureen's brother, sisters and extended family.
Maureen was an exceptional educator for many years in Our Lady of Loreto, Churchtown and had an immeasurable positive influence on countless pupils. She was such good company too, and the staffroom was always a livelier place when she was there.
May Maureen rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Paula blanaid &darvin. Of the sad passing of your mum maureen rip.she was a lovely kind person. New her in the del lay salle churchtown bridge club ..I will remember her in my prayers

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all the family on the death of Maureen. A unique and outstanding lady. She was a genuine, kind and endearing lady who will be sadly missed here in her adopted county of Donegal. She loved her visits to us, but we loved having her just as much. Sadly that last game of bridge was not to be, but we have the fondest of memories from her last trip to Stranorlar in February. It was an honour and a privilege to have known her.

Please accept my sincere sympathy.

We played bridge together, Maureen was always great company.