Michael Crowe

Sincere sympathies to Michael's family.
He was an inspiring coach to the boys in Harold Boys' NS Dalkey. Boys and supervising parents looked forward to his weekly afterschool classes. It was a privilege to know such a lovely and witty gentleman. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

Sad to hear about Michael’s passing.My sincere condolences to Grainne.Michael was a huge help to so many starting out in chess and will be sorely missed.

Sincere condolences.

We were very sorry to hear the sad news about Michael's passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Ron&Brenda.

My condolences to you Grainne, and the Crowe family, especially on such a sudden loss. One of Michael's annual tasks was to control the inter-Banks chess, which he did with aplomb and a dry wit. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Sincere condolences to Grainne and Michael’s family. It was with great sadness I learned of Micheal's passing. Such a larger than life personality who contributed so much to Irish chess over so many years.

Micheal's inimitable charm with such a playful sense of humor and clever witticisms live long in the memory. A true legend, the like of whom we see so rarely and were lucky to have known. He will surely be missed,

May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to all the family on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Grainne and the Crowe family. Michael was a great chess teacher and he left a lasting impression on all his pupils. May he rest in peace now.

Our deepest sympathy to Grainne and the Crowe family on the very sad news about Michael. Michael was a legend in the chess world and it's fair to say he made an enormous contribution to the growth and recognition of chess in Ireland. He was a terrific coach, a great tournament organiser and arbitrator always liberally carried out with his unique, very funny sense of humour. Rest in peace Michael it was special to know you. Take care Grainne.
Rebecca, Isabelle, Simon and Mark Jeffares

Sincere sympathy to Grainne and Michael’s family.
Michael was a good friend, a very good chess teacher and a great craic.
I will miss him.

Stephen, David, Michael, Robert Mags and Gillian, I have you all and your families in my thoughts and prayers today. May he rest in peace.

To Grainne and all the Crowe family. Condolences on Michaels passing he was an ambassador for Irish Chess . A beacon of light coaching chess to thousands of children over the years . Endless help to others involved with chess Extremely witty 'a great storyteller. His whole life revolved around chess with great dedication to our benefit. Michael we will carry on your Legacy to promote chess in Ireland whenever we can '.you leave a huge footprint in Irish chess. Thank you. We have learned so much from you .Safe journey Michael now you will have to teach them chess in heaven.

Dear Gráinne and the Crowe family. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Michael. He was very kind to me and has had a long-standing impact on my life. He will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.

my deepiest sympathies on michaels passing great chess man and he gave me great tips on chess coaching he be sadly missed

Sincere condolences to Grainne and family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace

Grainne and family, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Michael Rest in Peace.

Offering our condolences to the Crowe family

My sincere sympathy to you Dave and to all your family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace.

Grainne you and the family are in our thoughts. So sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. He was a lovely man.

Our thoughts are with you grainne and the family. So sorry to hear of michael’s passing. He was a lovely man.

Deepest sympathies to Grainne and and all the family. I have known Michael for the past twenty five years and had great times together. He was a great inspiration to me and helped me a lot in my early days of chess. I will miss him very much indeed.

Gráinne, we are so sorry to learn of Michael's passing. A real gentlemen, charismatic with razor sharp wit. Our condolences to you, Millie and all the Crowe family. Rest in Peace Michael. X

Condolences to Derek and all the Crowe family on this tragic loss. My thoughts are prayers are with you all

I wish to express my condolences to Michael family. Michael was a gentleman, very professional, always present, never seemed to get fussed. I knew him when he organised the Inter Bank Chess Tournaments and other chess events
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam

Dear Gráinne, I'm so sorry to hear of Mick's passing at this awful time. There was a time when a week didn't pass but I was in your home. I'd never forgotten the work we did together for the Irish Chess Union.
I remember we nearly lost him during the Thessaloniki Olympics when I declined to go as ICU President and pushed Mick to go. He nearly didn't make it back and there was still so much to do the get Chess here from being a total backwater.
His contribution was enormous. He enjoyed every minute of it with the Telecom event being his crowning glory, setting Irish Chess firmly onto the International stage. You'll remember the golf event in Portmarnock. I hope to ring within months when I get your mobile. Lots of Love, Robert ❤️0874143666

Sorry for your loss Gillian and family

Sincere sympathies on the sudden death of your Father Michael RIP David Stephen Michael Robert Margaret Gillian and to Grainne Derek extended family friends . I had the pleasure of meeting Michael many times at certain occasions & you all especially at Gillian s Wedding - that was a proud moment for him and I especially remembered the many conversations we had together on that day - A man of many words / talents we spoke a lot throughout that occasion. A special day for him with a spark in his eyes.. those chats I will always remembered the conversation s we had & he will neverl be forgotten. A pleasure to have known him RIP now Michael

Dear Gráinne, we are so sorry to hear of Michael's passing.We have so many great memories of times spent with you both over the years, from the days in Inis féile where you inspired so many young people to take up competitive chess to the nights spent chatting and laughing at Michael's jokes after a weekender. He was one of kind and will be sadly missed. Rest in peace. Love to you and all the family.

Grainne and family - My deepest sympathy. Michael was a great mentor to me in my youth and I will always have fond memories of late night chess sessions anywhere we could put down a set. RIP.

Deepest sympathies from Niall and Rachel Sheridan and family.

Sincere sympathies to all Michael's family. I knew Michael through the ESB primary Schools' competition which was launched around 1998. It made a huge difference to thousands of pupils and to very many schools, including my own DEIS school. I remember an occasion (I think it was 2000) when 400 primary school children assemeld in Leopardstown for the national finals. It ran like clockwork. He was always a great organiser to deal with. May he rest in peace.

To; Grainne and family; My Deepest Sympathy. Irish Chess has lost a legendary Coach & Tournament Organiser, with a heart of gold, and the memory of an elephant. May God grant that he Rest In Peace. Regards, Mervyn Honner. Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Sorry to hear of Michael’s death - always enjoyed his wit and chess wisdom. He’ll be missed greatly by the Irish Chess Community. RIP

So sorry for your loss

To Stephen and the Crowe family Deepest sympathies to you all at this sad time May your dad rest in peace.

To Grainne and the Crowe family...our deepest condolences at this sad time. Bosco was a great friend and boss over the years....collected some lasting memories...sorry we can't be there in person...xxx

Sincere sympathy to the Crowe family on Michael's passing may he RIP

Sorry to hear about your Dad stephen may he rest in pesce

We are so sorry to hear of Michael passing, may god rest his soul, our deepest sympathy to Grainne and family.

Please accept our sincere condolences the sad loss of your Beloved Michael, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, ar dheis De go raibh a Anam. ????

Condolences to Grainne and all the family. Michael gave me many a hard lesson in chess league matches over the years. We will miss him.

Our sincere condolences to Gráinne and the Crowe family. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Sending lots of love, Martin, Jessica, Luke, Vicky, Jimmy, Chloe and Carter x

Condolences to Grainne and the Crowe family so sorry to hear of Michael's passing
he was a good friend and a great Chess teacher, he helped me so much in the Chess world
He will always be in our Hearts
r.i.p Mick

Condolences to Grainne and Family. We crossed paths through Chess Coaching and played League matches against each other over the years.

My sincere condolence to Grainne and Family Michael will be missed and his great work for the chess World of Ireland

As a pupil of Michael's in the Kilbarrack Chess Club ( circa 1970's)
I feel both sad and at the same time lucky to have known such a guy. My thoughts and prayers go to Michael's family.

Sincere condolences to Grainne and all Michael's family. Michael was a great coach and friend, who developed many young chess players in Ireland, always generous with his knowledge and experience. He will be sadly missed by all his friends in Naomh Barrog Chess Club. R.I.P

Sincere condolence to grainne and family on the passing of michael may he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Grainne and all the Crowe family. Michael was a true gentleman and a lovely neighbour. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Deepest condolences to Grainne and family. Michael was my coach when I took up chess in the 90’s. A great teacher and a great guy. Always a warm welcome from him and Grainne. Sadly missed but greatly appreciated in the Irish Chess community. R.I.P. Michael.

Deepest sympathy to Derek, Margaret, Stephen, Annette and all the Crowe family on the sudden death of Michael. So sorry to hear of your sad loss at such a difficult time. May Michael Rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear of your sad news, thinking of you all from celina and Bobby at no 20 xxx

Thinking of you all at this sad time rip

Condolences to Grainne and the Crowe family and thanks to Michael for great Chess years

RIP Michael, a giant of Irish chess.

Sincere condolences Derek, Margaret & all the Crowe family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

To Grainne & all of the crowe family, our sincere sympathy on the loss of Michael rip. As a former neighbour of ours we have some lovely memories of those times. May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Gráinne and the Crowe family at this sad and difficult time on the passing of Michael. We had many enjoyable hours with him on the chess trail. A real gentleman. Rest In Peace Michael.

Our sincere condolences to Gráinne and the Crowe family. Michael always brought a smile to our faces and shall be sadly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathy on the loss of Michael. May the Lord have mercy.