Michael (Mick) Joseph Gibney

My sincerest condolences to Jo and all of the family. Mick was amiable, smart, funny and so full of life. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to our loving friend Jo on the passing of your beloved Mick; to Michael, Eileen, Sineád, Rob, Mark; grandchildren Bella, Paul, Bobby and Fionn; to Fintan, Rosemarie, Louise, and the extended Gibney family. The loss of Mick is immeasurable: his deep personal qualities of kindness, friendship, humour, generosity, intellectual brilliance, and vibrant company touched so many lives. As friends, our lives were so enriched by knowing and loving him; we treasure great memories of the many good times spent in Mick’s and Jo’s company. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Journey on Mick...

"When orchids brighten the earth,
Darkest winter has turned to spring;
May the dark grief flower with hope
In every heart that loves you.

May you continue to inspire us:”

(John O’ Donoghue, On the Death of the Beloved, Benedictus)

I just learned of Mick's passing last night and wanted to express my deep condolences to his family and friends. Alongside his myriad accomplishments and many friendships, he was a great enthusiast and active member of Blackrock Tennis & Bowling Club and he was a great help to me when we were managing a sports and social club during the pandemic - he kindly and helpfully supplied scientific expertise. He will be missed - what a thoroughly nice man.

To Mike’s family - I learned just this week of his death. It’s unspeakably sad for you to lose his future decades. Mike was a one-man celebration of humanity. I think of the great discussions, great arguments and wonderful fun.

So sad to hear of Michael’s passing my great admiration for him came from my years as a dairy farmer representative on the national dairy council he almost single handed thook on Richard mulcahy on thegreat butter versus margarine debate and to thegreat benefit of Irish dairy farmers he helped to restore consumers confidence in butter he was so articulate and confident it’s unknown how much he benefited Irish farmers the sod will rest lightly on him

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news, I knew Mike from his time in Glen of the Downs Golf club and it was always a pleasure to play with him. May he rest in peace

JO & CO - BELATED GREETINGS FROM
TIPPERARY & SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON MICK’S EARLY EXIT -
HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF WHEN YE LANDED IN ST JAMES’S IN 1984 & CREATED MAYHEM & ‘DIVILMENT’ ….HE WAS BARELY 10 YRS OLDER THAN US,
ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT & WORSE …
AN AG GRADUATE IN A CLINICAL ENV - HOWEVER WE LAUGHED …MET HIM MANY TIMES ALONG THE ROAD IN THE MEANTIME & COMPARED NOTES -
AN INSPIRATIONAL FORCE THAT WILL BE TRULY MISSED - STAY SAFE YOU LOT
JOE WALSH & JOAN GAW
CAHIR

Our deepest sympathies to you Eileen and to all of your family on the very sad passing of your dear Dad. May he rest in peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

My sincere sympathies to Jo and family. Mick and I, two Whitehall boys, studied agriculture together in UCD, including a memorable and contentious practical year in Lyon’s Estate. Thereafter, we met occasionally in Brussels and Dublin in both work and social settings. I’m so sorry to hear of his untimely passing.

I was shocked to come across Mick Gibney ‘s Obituary in the Irish Times . My sincere sympathy to Jo and her family , his many colleagues , friends and members of Blackrock Bowling Club . I worked with Mike on the Irish Lawn Bowls Development Committee from March to September 2023 where he was so helpful with his knowledge of bowling, research and his interest in the further promotion and development of Bowling as a sport for all ages . His knowledge , interest in and willingness to participate in the improvement of the sport at local and National level will be sorely missed . May he rest in peace .

Sincere condolences to Jo and all the Gibney family. Mick was a giant in the nutrition field and one of Ireland's most respected academicians. He was known and appreciated across the world for his knowledge and wit. His legacy will endure. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and all his friends and colleagues during this sad time. May he rest in peace.

Shocked and saddened to hear of Michael’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.

My deepest condolences to Jo, Eileen, and all the extended Gibney family on my learning the sad news of Mike's passing. I only learned of it from his obituary on the Irish Times of 9 March. Mike was a greatly admired nutritional scientist of international renown, and also a great and stimulating companion and conversationalist on the various occasions when we met over the years. He shall be missed greatly by all who knew him. My thoughts and best wishes go to you at this very sad time for you and your family. May he Rest in Peace.

Rest In Peace, Professor Gibney. You lectured me on Human Nutrition at TCD in the late '90s and you were by far my favourite Lecturer. Thank You so much for your Wisdom and Wit. You will never be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Dear Sinead & family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of your beloved Dad & Husband Mick. We only heard this very sad news today.
Remember meeting him many years ago in your beautiful home in Blackrock. He was a gentleman and I can only imagine how heartbroken you all are to loose him.
May Mick Rest in Peace…

Josephine, I was unaware your beloved Michael had passed away until I read his obituary in the Irish Times today. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May he rest in peace. With kind thoughts, Barbara

Michael Gibney was a star at Marian College as were all the Gibneys. He had a stellar career as a researcher and added international lustre to medical sciences in Ireland. My condolences to all Michael's family. Rest in Peace. From the Tormey Boys.

Deepest condolences to Eileen on the death of your father Michael.

Deepest sympathy to Jo & family at this very sad time on the passing of your dear husband Michael {Mike}. May he rest in peace.

Eileen, Sinéad, Michael and family
I'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He left behind a beautiful successful family and you should be so proud that he touched the lives and inspired others so positively. Thinking of you all during this time,

CAOBISCO and its members send their heartfelt condolences to the Gibney family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time. Mike was an inspirational academic leader who worked closely with the European chocolate, biscuit, and confectionery industry . May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Gibney family. Michael was an innovative and inspirational academic leader. May he rest in peace

Mike taught us to question and how to question. Such a great lecturer and contributer to the science of nutrition.
My sincere sympathies to his family.

Deepest sympathies to the Gibney family on the death of Mike

Deepest Sympathy to his wife Jo and his family at this difficult time. Mick was a very loyal and progressive man with a great sense of humour and a great debater. I'm sure your happy memories will sustain you in your grief. Happy memories of him in Trinity.

My deepest condolences to Jo and all the Gibney family.
May Mick rest in Peace.

Deepest condolences to the Gibney family. Such a lovely gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Dear Jo,Eileen and family. So very sad to hear of the passing of Mike. He was a wonderful man and I will remember him fondly as a friendly,supportive mentor during my days in UCD. He loved his family very much and that was always apparent. Sending you all love and strength at this sad time.

Jo, My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family on the very sad passing of Mick.May he rest in peace

Jo. I was very sorry to hear of Michael's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this very sad and difficult time. May he Rest in Peace.

Mike will be much missed. He was a major and influential figure in nutrition that I always looked up to. More than that, he was charming, gregarious and welcoming during every interaction - deepest sympathies to Jo, Eileen and the rest of the Gibney family.

Dear Sinéad

My sincere condolences. So sorry to read about the death of your father.

Paula McGarry

I was so very sorry to learn of Mick's death, my deepest and sincere sympathy to Jo and Eileen.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathy to Cormac, Deirdre and the Gibney family, may Michael rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Only just learned of Mick's death when I read the obituary in the Sunday Independent. Deepest sympathy to Jo and all the family .A really remarkable man who achieved so much. Enjoyed his company so much in our younger days and I much regret losing touch with him in more recent years.

Dear Jo and family,
My deepest sympathies on losing Mick. He was a dear friend, mentor, colleague and kindred spirit. I have happy and precious memories of you both here in Kenmare . My love to you all and I’ll keep you in my prayers.

Dear Jo
Sending you our deepest condolences on Mick's passing. Thinking of you and all the family at this difficult time
Vanessa & Karl

Dear Jo, Eileen & Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Mike's passing. It was a privilege to work with Mike in UCD. A gentlemen who has left an impressive legacy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Mike

Thinking of all the family, such a huge loss. Rest in peace Mike

Sending deepest sympathies for the passing of Prof. Gibney, a highly regarded figure in the field of nutrition. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies Eileen to you and all you family on the death of your father. He was such a leader and inspiration to so many over the years. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Jo and family and extended families on the sad passing of Mick.
Rest In Peace Mick.

Deepest sympathy. He was a grand man.

Our sincere sympathies to Josephine & all the family on the sad passing of Mick. May he rest in peace.

Dear Gibney Family,
My sincere condolences to you all. I didnt train under Mike but he opened his door many times when I came knocking. His support was invaluable in helping to review nutrition in Global Health and his passion for nutrition will live on through his many students.

Dear Jo and family, our thoughts are with you at this devastating time. Mike was a unique and special person, and a devoted soulmate and father. Words can not express our deep sadness and sympathy.
Pauline & Pat

Dear Eileen, Jo and family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of Mike. A Gentleman and a Scholar. A giant in the field of Nutrition Science, and his legacy will live on. He touched the lives of many far and wide, and will be missed.

I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's untimely death. Mike was such a brilliant man with a razor sharp intellect and a great sense of humour, never afraid to challenge popular opinion, not a man to get into an argument with about what the evidence tells us (as you will lose), immensely generous with his time and his expertise and just great fun. He really made a difference. My deepest condolences to you Jo, Eileen and family.

Dear Gibney family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mick. Mick was not only a highly respected professor but also a valued member of the academic community. He always gave our company great advise in nutritional matters and guided us in the right direction. His passion and expertise in nutrition will be deeply missed and his impact will continue to resonate within our hearts and minds. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Stefan

Condolences to you and all the Gibney family, Sinead. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Gibney family for this very sad loss. All of us HumNuts have such fond memories of Mike, both in the classroom and on occasion down the road in Ryan’s. Such a clever man and always great fun. RIP.

My sincere sympathy Jo and the Gibney family on the sad loss of your dear Mick.He was one of the best,outstanding at communicating his knowledge in a competent understandable language.May he Rest In Peace in the arms of the Lord.

My sincere condolences to Eileen, Jo, and family. Very saddened to hear of the passing of Prof Mike Gibney, a giant in the field of nutrition, and equally in supporting students and early career grads.

Sincere condolences to all the Gibney family on the passing of Mike. He was a generous teacher and inspired and encouraged a generation of Dietitians. His impact in the field of nutrition was immense. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Dearest Jo & family, Deepest sympathy on the sad passing of your beloved Mike. He will be forever missed. Ax

Deepest sympathy to Michael and the Gibney family on the passing of Dad May he rest in peace.

Dear Jo and Family -
I only just learned this afternoon that Mike had died last week. I am so sorry for all of you upon this terrible loss. My apologies for not being present this morning for his funeral service.
I well remember the time you both spent in our Hamilton Biotech Labs just across the bridge from the Wellcome building and all the associated good times we had, including a lovely meal at your home in Blackrock.
Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Apart from being the most inspirational teacher and scientist, those of us lucky enough to have been taught by Mike will always remember him with huge fondness. Well beyond our graduation, he championed and supported us. I will always be truly grateful to Mike for his advice and help over the years. I am so sorry for your immeasurable loss Eileen, Jo and family and am thinking of you.

My deepest condolences to the Gibney family on the passing of Mike. May he rest in peace.