Michael (Mick) Hassett

Mick was a lovely principal to work with. He was always kind, understanding and fair. Anne and I liked him very much and enjoyed his little visits over the years to Glenreigh. He was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed. We share our sympathies with Joan and family.

Deepest sympathy to the Hassett family on the passing of Mick.

He was a genuine and caring individual and a great school principal and treated everyone with such kindness and respect.

May Mick’s gentle soul rest in peace.

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Sincere sympathy to the all the family and the death of Mick. At principals' conferences over the years we had many lively discussions on matters of educational, sporting and other interests. Guím suaimhneas sioraí dá anam.

Sympathy to the Hassett and extended family on the passing of Michael May he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to the Hassett family. Michael was a passionate leader, mentor and educator. A true gentleman with the well-being of his students always at heart.

Condolences to the Hassett family. Mick was a great man to know and was always ready with advice and guidance.

My deepest condolences to the Hassett family. Mike, (Mr Hassett) will be missed by all who knew him. He was very influential in a lot of young people’s lives, including mine. R. I. P.

Kevin Burke, Chicago Illinois

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My sincere sympathy to all Mick's family on the loss of a great man. I knew Mick as a teaching colleague over many years and he was great company. We enjoyed chats, meetings, debates and futile efforts at playing tennis!! with another great colleague Tom Russell, also gone to God. May they rest in peace

My deepest condolences to all of the Hassett family and especially my old classmate Aidan, on the passing of Mr. Hassett. He was a lovely gentleman and inspired us to be scholars like himself. May his gentle soul rest in everlasting peace.

My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Michael. He was an outstanding principal who shaped the lives of so many of us, and I will always remember the positive influence he had during my school years. His legacy lives on in the values and direction he gave to his students. You should be extremely proud of the wonderful husband, father, and grandfather he was, and of the lasting impact he leaves behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

I am greatly saddened to have belatedly heard this news. Mr Hassett was a cornerstone of all our formative years growing up in Killenaule in the 80s and 90s. He was the only Santy I ever saw to have arrived on the back of Massey 135 wearing a duffelcoat and thick rimmed glasses (they may have been an earlier iteration of his trademark green Wellingtons on display too) over his red tunic to usher in Christmas 1982 in what then known “as the new Tech”. I can still see in my minds eye the maroon coloured Peugeot pulling up at the school and a clatter of Hurleys and sliotars falling in his wake. He was a decent man, a great educator and a marvellous Gael. I’m very grateful for the chances in life and the doors opened to me by the foundations laid by Mick and his colleagues in the Tech. Where it not for him our community in Killenaule, Slieveardagh and beyond would all be the worse off. He let the light in. Mo comhbhrón chuig a bhean chéile agus do Aiden, Eoin, Oonagh agus Eimear. Fear uaisleacht lán le cineáltas ab ea Mick. D’fhág sé lorg buan ar ár ceantair - Ní fheictear a léithéad ann arís le fada an lá.

Condolences to all the Hassett family and extended family on the sad passing of Michael. R.I.P

Mick was very good to me when he was my supervising teacher when I was stating out on my career as a teacher.

I was truly inspired by his calm charm, quick wit and his approach to learning.
Sincere condolences to all his family at this time.

Deepest Sympathy to Brother Alfred on the loss of your brother, sympathy also to the Hassett family on your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to the Hassett family on the sad passing of Micheael

Deepest sympathies to all the Hassett family on the passing of Michael. May he fest in peace

To oonagh and family deepest condolences to you all mick was such a lovely man thinking of you all x

The understated but effective leadership of Mick Hassett underpinned an ethos that inspired a whole team of teachers to go above and beyond for their students, and I count myself lucky to have completed my time in Scoil Ruain on his watch.

Eimear may recall being dragged to school at his behest one evening to share her UCD experience with yours truly – just one of thousands of examples of individual kindness he showed those around him.

Sincere sympathy to the entire Hassett family

Our deepest sympathies to Aidan, Orla and the Hassett family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Eimear, Greg and the Hassett family on the passing of Mick.

I will always remember him as a kind man who did not raise his voice to be heard, who offered an ear to listen, and who made himself available to hear what his students had to say.

I have one stand-out memory of Mr Hassett stepping in to cover an Irish class for our teacher, and instead of telling us to put down our heads and read our textbooks, he started talking to us about the importance of the Irish language and the importance of lifelong learning. He was truly a man dedicated to his vocation.

May he rest in peace

It has been our family's great honour to list Michael as one of our friends,. On a personal note our friendship goes back many years through our mutual love of GAA and the development of our club. Deepest sympathy to Joan, Oonagh, Eimear, Eoin, Aidan, and all the family. May his gentle soul rest in the peace of Heaven, he so richly deserves. RIP

Deepest condolences to Oonagh and the Hassett family on the passing of your father. My heart and thoughts are with you at this time

Sincere sympathy to the Hassett family on the passing of Mick
May he rest in peace

Sympathy to you Joan and family on the passing of your beloved husband dad and grandad may he rest in peace

My deepest condolences to Brother Alfred and your family on the passing of Mick . May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to the Hassett family on the death of Mick. I remember his as Mr. Hassett a great principal and a kind man.

With heartfelt sympathy to Joan and all the family in your sorrow and loss. Mick was a colleague, friend, mentor and Principal for many of my years in Killenaule. A loyal, trusted friend who gave of his best for students and teaching colleagues and to promote the school to be a centre of learning and achievements for all, and this he did so well.Peace to his soul.Apologies I'm away presently, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time, sincerely, Joan.

We were so sorry to hear of Michael’s passing. Michael was always exceptionally kind and very good to our family. We will never forget his kindness. Sincere sympathy to Joan and all the family at this tough time. RIP Michael a true gentleman.

Sincere condolences to all the Hassett family on the sad passing of Mick. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

sincere sympathy to Eoin and family on the death of Michael

Sympathies to Aidan and family on the passing of Michael, may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Joan and family on their very sad loss of Mick. Eternal rest to Mick's gentle soul.

Sincere condolences to all the Hassett family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time, Jim, Catherine, James, Megan and Aoife O'Connor

Condolences to Oonagh and the Hassett family on the passing of your father Michael. Thinking of you all

Sincere Sympathy to all Mr Hassett's family. A lovely principal of our school. Rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to the Hassett family on the passing of Michael, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Very saddened to just learn of Michael's death today. I attended Scoil Ruain between 1996 and 2001, and can honestly say that Mr Hassett was an absolute gentleman always. Treated students with huge respect and decency and was a fantastic principal. My sincerest condolences to his family and all that knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Kathleen, Brother Alfred and the Hassett families on the sad passing of your Brother Mick. May he Rest In Peace.

Our condolences to Joan and family on the death of mick may he rest in peace 🙏

Deepest sympathy to the Hasset family on the death of Mick. May his gentle soul rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Joan and family on death of Mick, may he gentle soul rest in peace.

Aidan, sincerest condolences for the loss of your father. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Condolences to Aidan, Orla & the Hassett family on the passing of your father Michael. May he Rest in Peace.

To Aidan, Orla, Donagh, Cillian and all of the Hassett family, we are very sorry for your loss. May Michael rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this difficult time

Sincere condolences to Aidan,Orla and family and the Hassett family on your great loss. May Mick rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Joan and Hassett Family on death of Michael , may his gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Joan and family on the sad passing of Mick. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Joan and family on the death of Mick. I had the pleasure of working with him for a couple of years in Thurles. He was a true gentleman and always measured and wise. Rest in peace Mick.

Sincere sympathy to the Hassett family on the sad passing of Mick may he rest in peace sorry for not bening theret heard it to late

Our deepest sympathies to Eoin and all the Hassett family on the sad passing of Mick. A true gentleman, he’ll be sorely missed by all. May he rest in peace.

Oonagh, so sorry to hear this news, sincere condolences to yourself and all of your family

My sincere sympathy to Joan , and all the Hassett families, on the sad passing of Michael. May his gentle soul now rest in peace

Condolences to Aidan, Eoin and the Hassett family on the sad passing of Mick. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to Joan and all the Hassett family on the sad passing of Mick. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the Hassett Family and extended family and friends. May he rest in peace

My deepest condolences to the Hassett family in the passing of Mick. He was a real gentleman and a wonderful principal.

To the Hassett family,
So sorry to hear about Michael's passing.
I am another one of the past pupils in Scoil Ruain who were lucky enough to have him as our Principal and more importantly over our hurling team.
I hope he was well enough to enjoy Sunday July 20th!
Lovely memories of a gentleman.
May he rest in peace.
Tom Butler

Deepest sympathy to you Br. Alfred and the extended Hassett family on the death of your brother Michael. May he rest in peace.