Michael VINEY

My sincere sympathy to the Viney family on the sad passing of Michael.
May he Rest in Peace.

Thank you Michael for your wonderful words every Saturday for the last 5/6 years (I discovered your writings late). You lived a wonderful life and wrote about it in a beautiful way each week. I deeply loved your weekly words but my condolences to those that loved you deeply.

Condolences, Ethna

Michael's narration of the Tir Saile Sculpture Trail in the video The Shape of the Wind that celebrates the North Mayo landscape will evoke and preserve his memory for generations, R.I.P.

I grew up reading Another Life - Michael Viney helped me to realise that we can all have a little part to play in appreciating and nurturing the flora and fauna of our wonderful island. Thank you for sharing your gift for seeing the magic in the everyday. Rest in Peace.

So saddened to learn of Michael’s passing on my return from holidays. The rationale of having the Irish Times delivered on a Saturday was so I could read his column over a leisurely breakfast. This was diminished since February when he ceased to contribute. I had hoped he was to enjoy years of leisure without copy deadlines but sadly that was not to be. Grateful thanks from a fervent reader for allowing us to share in your western adventure over the years. Ní bheidh a leithéid le feiceáil arís.

Michael has been part of my private personal consciousness and the public consciousness of a tribe for decades. Ethna, I'm proud to say, is a West Cavan companero along the road less travelled. Michael, understated, profound, mysterious occupied another zone which resonates as I read June from a Year's Turning during the week and of lice and mice in Another Life today. Wonder how the wines of Helbon taste? Absence is difficult and Nowhere is hard. Not to mention mystery!

Sincere sympathy to Ethna and Michelle on the loss of Michael.

Sincere condolences to Ethna, Michele and all the Viney family on the sad passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

To Ethna and Michelle, I am saddened to hear the sad news of Michael’s passing. A true environmentalist and a great ambassador for nature, the Irish countryside, and the simple things in life. Michael, through his writings, has left a wonderful legacy and will be an inspiration for those who will follow in his footsteps. May be rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to you Eithne and all your family on the passing of Michael. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. 🙏

The West is Well Awakened by The Special Presence of a Special Three. One is Gone, but not "Away" ; He will remain like Will Shakespeare and Aristotle or as The Hen Scratches in The Sow's Hokings, He placed Our Fingers in The Pockets of God, Slan agus Beannacht, Compadre.
Tom of Kent, Co. Louth, New York, Paris and Wales ; aka O'Connell.

Heartfelt condolences to the Viney family for the passing of Michael. He was a treasure for the island in reminding us of the natural beauty that surrounds us and giving us a gentle nudge implying that we should wake up and take care of it. Saturdays will never be the same again. RIP MV

Dear Ethna..I have wonderful memories of working with you 48 years ago and sharing your love of Mayo. I enjoyed reading Michael's page every Saturday. My condolences to you and your daughter on your very sad loss.

Deepest Sympathy to Ethna & Michelle. Reading Another Life & other articles were a joy. A brilliant writer & journalist. May you gain comfort from knowing that he was a well loved individual who has left a great legacy. RIP Michael.

Condolences to the wife and family of Michael Viney on his passing.
Memories of an article he wrote about Creeragh Church during its construction in the 1960s. Its still on display in the Church today.
R.I.P

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and relations of Michael.
Saturdays have not been the same without Michaels column.

Deepest sympathy to Ethna & Michele on the passing of Michael. I always enjoyed reading his columns in the Irish Times on Saturdays.

Our deepest sympathies to Ethna and Michele on the passing of truly remarkable man who taught us so much our precious earth and the need to cherish it. Remembering Ethna and Micheal in Killala so many years ago visiting our parents, Cathal and Mary.
Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

Maeve, Fergal, Gearóid, Fionnuala, Deirbhle and Órlaith Quinn

It feels like late October and the swallows have left .
Bless Michael’s Family and Friends who are left in his effervescent wake .

Sincere sympathy to the Viney family on Michael’s passing. Thank you very much for sharing your lives and so much knowledge. Your articles on a Saturday were my first port of call.

I and my parents before always enjoyed reading the weekly articles with wonderful drawings as well as Ethna’s Eye on Nature. Truly grateful for all the wisdom and insight, success and failures he wrote about. Rest in peace

Just heard of Mr Viney's demise.

He made a huge contribution to the appreciation of Nature. His work was always thoroughly researched; no "fake news" hazard! And the drawings were fabulous.

Ethna published a few of my modest contributions in her equally important part of their shared pages.

Deepest sympathy to his family.

Larry Dunne Rosslare Harbour. 086 271 8461 Y35RF72.

Sincere sympathy to Ethna and Michele on the sad passing of Michael.
May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathies to you Ethna & Michelle on the sad loss of your husband & Father, Michael. Though we did not know Michael personally, we have been so enriched by both his & your knowledge & love of all things precious in Irish nature & are forever blessed to have three of Michael’s beautiful prints.

Michael Longley said it all

My deepest sympathy to you Ethna and Michele on your great loss. I’ve enjoyed Michael’s wonderful Saturday articles and drawings every week over these many years.
Thank you Michael, you were a wonderful gift to all of us. You will be very sadly missed.
Thank you Ethna also for your informative nature responses. May the love of so many people comfort both of you.

Sincere sympathy on your great loss.
I so loved Michael’s Saturday column in the IT. Also his sketches. I have a collection stored in his book. I cut them out most weeks.
He imparted so much information in a very special way.
He has left a lovely legacy.
I also miss your column Etna. You answered many of my queries .over the years.
RIP.

Thank you, Michael, for so many words of wisdom, most especially "Ireland: A Smithsonian Natural History".

Today, Saturday, is Michael Viney day, at least for the many loyal readers of his column in the Saturday edition of the Irish Times. Always informing and entertaining, it seemed as if it would go on forever. But all good things come to an end and so today, as he is laid to rest, we think of a life well lived and thank the spirits that brought him and his family to live among us in western Ireland. No doubt his life, and illustrations and writings, will continue to inspire present and future generations who share this finite planet.
Heartfelt sympathies to Ethna and Michele on their bereavement.
Michael & Máire O’Connell (Galway)

Deepest sympathy, Ethna and Michelle, on the passing of your beloved Michael. He leaves a wonderful legacy and will be greatly missed. Suaimhneas síoraí air.

Our heartfelt condolences Ethna and Michele on the passing of Michael. We deeply admired his captivating articles, beautiful paintings, and captivating books, each brimming with exquisite details and eloquent prose. With his departure, the world has undoubtedly become a duller and less captivating place. May his legacy continue to inspire and bring you solace during this difficult time.

Our deepest condolences to Ethna and Michele on the loss of your husband and father. A true guardian of the natural world and most especially a witness to Thallabawn and it’s surrounding landscape.

Dear Ethna and Michele
Sorry to hear of the passing of your much loved Michael.
He was a special man who touched the heads and hearts of so many.
Codladh sámh a Mhichil.

Condolences to Ethna and Michele on your loss. It was always the first page I read when I opened the paper on Saturday morning- the Vineys helped us see things in a different light.

Mr Viney provided such an insight into nature in his "Another Life" column. It was my favourite and first read section of the Irish Times every Saturday. Our loss is only a shadow to the loss felt by his family. What a remarkable man. Thank you for the years of information beautifully written and illustrated.

Dear Ethna and Michele,

Deepest condolences on the loss of Michael. I know that his words and wonderful illustrations will live on - what a marvellous body of work he has left to us all.

Sincere sympathies Ethna and Michelle, on the death of Michael. Fear uasal, inspiring writer and kind and generous friend. We have such lovely memories of time spent together through both work and friendship, and Jenny and Jack still remember spotting hares out on the duach with Michael. Wonderful memories of a remarkable man. RIP Michael.

Sincere condolences to Ethna and your daughter Michele on the sad passing of Michael.
My late mother May Keane enjoyed and valued your friendship and was an avid admirer of Michael's literary column.
Go ndeanadh Dia grásta ar a anam uasal agus leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aige.

I so enjoyed reading Michael Viney's 'Another Life' column in The Irish Times - a fount of knowledge and an inspiration to us all to absorb, gaze, learn, and appreciate the richness of a wild and haunting land.

May he rest in peace within nature's other life.

Sincere sympathy to Ethna and family on the death of Michael. R.I.P

Deepest sympathy to all of Michael's family and friends. I've read Michael's Irish Times articles for many years and thoroughly enjoyed learning so much about the natural world of my native Mayo coastline and further afield. Míle buíochas a Mhícheáil!

Sincere sympathy to Ethna, Michele and the extended family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ethna & Michele and extended family on the death of Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace..

Sincere condolences to Ethna and family on Michael's passing.Always enjoyed his column in the Irish Times as Michael transported us to Thallabawn and the beautiful Mayo coast.RIP Michael.

Michael, your articles and books will remain an inspiration to us all. You have done your duty for Mother Nature, rest in peace now and thank you. My sincere sympathies to Ethna and Michele.

Dear Ethna and family at large...
Michael Longley said it all.
Hugs to all of you.
May his ashes , like a settled whirlwind, mix and give life again in his beloved strand🙏😍

A very Kind Caring Gentleman who was Good to us younger as we developed in our newspaper art form. A National Treasure.

Sincere sympathies to you Eithne and Michele - May he sleep peacefully

I have never been to Tallabawn, I have never been in your polytunnel, I have never seen those winter storms or your hawthorn's in full bloom. I've never peered out your window to see that landscape by your side, or walk the beach searching for natures nuggets washed in by the tide.
Michael you showed us more than you'll ever know, thanks for letting me take a peek into your wonderful world.

May you spirit dance on in the cosmos forever. RIP.

Deepest sympathy to Ethna, Michele and the extended family on the passing of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Our sympathy to Ethne and Michelle on the death of Michael. Beautiful memories of growing up next door and part of the adventures of Another Life. A gentle and caring man. May ye find comfort from all the lovely memories.

Our sympathy to Ethna and Michele on the death of a loving father and husband. Comhbhrón freisin to relatives and friends. May you find consolation and inspiration from Michael's life so well lived. He has shown us that there is better way to respect and enhance our wonderful world. May he rest gently in the world he cherished. Thanks Michael for your 40 years of fine writing. Ár mBuíochas leat agus Slán.

My deepest sympathy to you bo` on the sad passing of Michael may he rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Michael's death. Sincere sympathy to Ethna and family. May he rest in.peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ethna and Michele on the death of a husband and Dad. Joan Harney

Comhbhrón ó chroí, to you Ethna and Michele we extend our sincere sympathies on the sad passing of your dear Michael. Words are inadequate to describe the influence Michael's writing had on all our environmental activities. His was 'another life' well lived. Fear uasal, a noble and gentle human being. May Michael rest in peace and may you both find comfort and solace at this sad time.

Condolences to Ethan and Michele on the death of Michael.

Sincere sympathy to Ethna and Michele at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to Ethna and Michelle

Sincere sympathy to Eithne and Michèle.
We always loved Michael’s articles and insight.
He was our own David Attenborough..
May he rest in peace.