Miriam Duggan

I extend my sincere condolences to Miriam's family. I remember Miriam (Ms Duggan as we called her) very well when I was a student. She was a wonderful teacher who provided us with great encouragement and inspiration.

Thanks for all you did comrade.

A lady with a wicked sense of humour, a great friend, kind and caring, passionate about life and a force to be reckoned with. My condolences to all who knew and loved Mir. May she rest in peace.

Ms Duggan was my english in 1983/84.
She was a really nice human being but more than that she was a really genuine person. Who took great pride in her job. She always taught us to always ask questions and never be afraid to. God bless you Ms Duggan. See you down the road.
John Murray.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Miriam. I worked at Rosmini for a few months in 2010/11. I was new to the school and Miriam was extremely kind and helpful to me. May Miriam rest in peace. My sympathies to her family, friends and colleagues.

Deepest sympathy to Jim and Carol on Miriam's death. R.I.P. We have fondest memories of you all visiting us in Urlingford on your trips to Donaskeigh many years ago.

We are so sorry to hear the passing of Miriam. It was a pleasure knowing her .Such a kind, friendly lady. Rest in Peace Miriam.
Colm & Jacinta Rooney

Sincere sympathy to Miriam’s family on her untimely passing. She will be greatly missed she was an inspiring person in the ASTI. May Miriam Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Jim, Carol and extended family and friends on the untimely passing of Miriam.
Helen, Damien, Chris & Emma

Sincere condolences to Miriam's family, friends, colleagues on the ASTI Executive and their members on her sad, untimely passing.
A tremendous loss to all.
Solas na bhflaitheas uirthi.

So very saddened to hear of Miriam's untimely passing. She is a great loss in so many ways. Her eloquence, integrity and positivity were an inspiration to us all. Sincere condolences to her family and friends
May Miriam rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Miriam’s family and the Executive and members of the ASTI May Miriam rest in the peace of Christ Mass offered condolences Fr Dan OConnor . Declan Lawlor and staff Dublin Diocesan Education Secretariat

The Cavan Branch wish to send their deepest condolences to Miriam's family, many friends and colleagues on their loss. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Miriam

from all the staff at Railway Avenue Surgery

Our sincere condolences to Miriam's family, friends and colleagues. Miriam was an inspiring presence in the ASTI for many years. She brought enthusiasm, clear thinking and warmth to all discussions and events. Miriam will be greatly missed, may she rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Miriam's family and friends on her passing. I always loved seeing Miriam approach the podium to speak as she spoke with eloquence and great insight. Miriam was always kind and caring in her dealings with people. She will be sadly missed. RIP

We are all very sorry to hear the news about Miriam. It was a pleasure to get to know her over the last few years. Such a kind, friendly and capable lady. Rest in Peace Miriam.

Sincere condolences to Jim, Carol and all the Duggan and Fennel families. Miriam was my dear friend from when we first met in Mater Dei Institute of Education in 1978. She exellled academically and was a masteful teacher who inspired and got the best out of her students.She was always there for me through the good times and helped me through the dark tmes. I will miss ypu Mir. May you rest in Peace..

My deepest condolences to Ms Duggan's family and friends. I was so sad to read of her passing in the news. She has played a huge part in shaping the person I have become and I often think back fondly on the classes she taught.

Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to all my former colleagues and friends in Rosmini on the loss of Miriam. I have very fond memories of her from my time there. May she Rest in the Lord.

Deepest sympathy to Miriam’s family , friends and colleagues. Fond memories of Miriam as a student in Pobal Scoil Íosa . She was a bright gifted and charming student . I am not surprised to see she achieved so much . Taken too soon . May she rest in peace and rise in glory .

So sad to hear the news of Miriam's untimely passing. She was a much-loved and respected colleague, always ready with a warm smile and a good chat. My condolences to her family, current and past colleagues, and wide circle of friends. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.

My deepest sympathies to all of miriams family. She was an inspiring lady who had a gift of making anyone she spoke to feel that their view was as valid and important as anyone else. She was amazing and will be sadly missed. It was an honour and a great privilege to have her as our president and friend. May you rest in peace.

She was truly an admirable teacher, I was so lucky to have her for the time that I did. May she rest in peace, sending my condolences to the family.

Deepest sympathy to Miriam's family, friends, colleagues and students. Miriam was always so generous with her knowledge and advice. She was a true professional. May she rest in peace.

I’m extremely sorry to hear of Miriam’s passing. She was a strong, passionate and inspiring leader and trade unionist. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.

Deepest sympathy to Miriam's family and to all Miriam's ASTI colleagues on her untimely death. It was a pleasure to get to know Miriam as ASTI President and I am sure both her family and her ASTI colleagues will feel her loss greatly. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Heartfelt condolences to Miriam's family, friends and colleagues. She always spoke with great honestly and such passion for teaching. RIP.

Much love to Jim and Carol on Miriams passing. She was an incredible force of nature whose determined spirit knew no limits. I am grateful for her advice, guidance and support in recent weeks despite her own illness. She was a friend and wonderul neighbour who will be sadly missed. RIP Miriam x

Dear Jim,
Dear Miriam's school and ASTI families,
Heartfelt condolences to you all at Miriam's passing. We started out in Scoile Íosa as tiny tots, was grateful to have been able to visit Miriam when last home at end January. She was determined then to make the most recent ASTI conference, so of course she did, with her usual tenacity.
Deepest sympathy at this sad time.
Clodagh x

So sorry to hear about Miriam's passing. She has left a lasting legacy to be proud of. My deepest sympathies to Miriams family, friends and colleagues.

When I first served on ASTI CEC in 2016, Miriam was one of the first to leave a deep impression. I didn't know her then but was captivated by this charismatic lady who always spoke with such eloquence, passion, spirit and who clearly had sharp intellect and vision. Over the years I got to know her better and my huge respect and admiration only deepened. She was an inspirational union president and undoubtedly, a wonderful teacher that her students would have been blessed with. She is an enormous loss, taken far too soon. My deepest sympathies to her family. Rest in peace, dear colleague.

My loveliest Miriam. I am in awe. You're the strongest and most loving person I have ever met.
I'm so glad I got to see you, the garden, and Desmond's jacket on his armchair.

So much 💕 Rest easy now with Desmond and Kitty.
Ciao, Ciao, ciao.

It is with deep sorrow that we are sending the condolences of the Tuam branch of the ASTI to Miriam's brother Jim, sister in law Carol and the extended Fennell and Duggan families on the sad death of our esteemed President. May she rest in peace.

With deepest sympathy to Miriam's brother Jim and sister-in-law Carol, the extended Duggan and Fennell families, her colleagues in Rosmini Community School and her wide circle of friends at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

Sincere condolences to Jim and to all who mourn Miriam who was a talented, strong and inspirational woman. She was a devoted family friend and neighbour who will be missed so much on St Margaret's Park.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le Jim, deartháir Miriam agus a gaolta go léir ar bhás Miriam. Is deacair cur síos iomlán a dhéanamh uirthi. Bean dathúil, álainn, séimh, flaithiúil, cairdiúil, cabhrach, cróga ab ea í. Bhí éirimiúlacht géar go smior inti. D'oibrigh go dian ar son múinteoirí i rith a cuid ama san ASTI tríd na blianta fada.
Bhí meas agus cion agam uirthi. Tá sí imithe uainn i bhfad ró luath. Tá folús fágtha ina diaidh. Gan dabht ar bith, ní bheidh a leithéid inár measc arís. Mothóimid uainn í. Tá sí 'mithe ar shlí na fírinne. Go raibh leaba aici i measc na Naomh.

My condolences to Miriam's family and to all the extended Fennell family. May Miriam Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Miriam. She was a wonderful and inspirational leader of the A.S.T.i.Her brilliant speech at A.S.T.I. annual convention will live long in the memory of those who attended.She was also a great friend and colleague, with a sharp intellect, who I had the pleasure to know in my college days.

My sincere sympathies to Mriam's family, friends, Rosmini C.S., and the ASTI.
A huge and too-soon loss for all who knew and worked with her.
Máire Mulcahy

As neighbours and friends for a lifetime, with shared memories across six decades, we were deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of Miriam.

So many achievements, with ambitions and dreams yet to be fulfilled, by this very talented woman of considerable intellect.

Her care of Kitty, and her beloved Desmond was exemplary and unstinting. That she faced the challenge of this illness on top of her still evident grieving for Desmond was particularly harsh.

Miriam gave her heart, her whole heart, to her projects, her concerns, and to those whose lives she touched. And always with warmth and a welcome in her home, (and her glorious garden), witness to many a great ‘debate’, laughter and tears, the flick of the hair and that piercing gaze - all will be with us for a long time.

My sincere condolences to Jim and Carol, her Fennell family, the wider Duggan family, and her wonderful and very valued neighbours, she will be sorely missed.

Rest in Peace dearest Mir,
Jane Lazenby Ferris
and the Lazenby family

Sincere condolences at this very sad time to Miriam's family, friends and colleagues in Rosmini CS and the ASTI. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Jim and family
Grainne Maeve Caroline and Felim Cronin

Very sad to hear the news of Miriam’s illness and passing. I have many good memories of Miriam from our college days. Miriam’s keen intellect was matched by her good and kind nature. She is a lady I’m very glad to have known. Condolences to her family.

Such sad news. We would like to offer condolences to her family. May Miriam Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Miriam’s family, friends and colleagues. May she rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Miriam's family and friends. An outstanding trade unionist who set the highest standards of service and care for all her ASTI members.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Don Mc Cluskey.

Very sad to hear of Miriam's passing .Was fortunate to meet her some weeks ago and she was her usual warm engaging self despite her illness .She made a significant contribution to the ASTI for which she will be well remembered .Condolences to all her family .RIP.

My sympathies to Miriam’s family and friends. Her visionary and unifying Presidency of the ASTI as she coped with serious illness was heroic and inspirational. Her selfless service and respect for everybody set the highest standards for all of us.
May Miriam rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Miriam's family and friends, her colleagues in Rosmini CS and in the ASTI. Is trua liom bhur mbris.

Miriam was a wonderful teacher both in and out of the classroom and was even my orienteering partner at one stage. She went the extra mile for us often staying late or helping during lunch. Sincere condolences to her family and friends.

A teacher and a friend.
Her energy and passion helped keep me going during my time at school.

I know her spirit is soaring free in the artifice of eternity.

Lots of love,

John Joe.

so sad to hear of the sudden passing of Miriam. Miriam will be remembered as a kind person who made a large contribution to the world of education both as a teacher in the classroom and a strong voice for teachers in her union activities. May Miriam rest in peace.

I knew Miriam from Rosmini in the brief time I was there. Such a considerate and helpful colleague with a great passion and energy. Rest in Peace Miriam.

Sincere condolences to Miriam’s family and friends on her passing. Had the privilege to be her colleague and student respectively, and both feel very lucky to have known her and her wisdom. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace.

My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to all who mourn Miriam, taken all too soon.

RIP Ms Duggan and condolences to her friends and family. Her passion for education was inspiring. RIP

On behalf of our branch and on my own behalf l wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Miriam's family, and to her teaching and ASTI families on her sad passing. Mey her kind soul rest in peace.

We are all so devastated by the loss of Miriam. She was always someone everyone in the union could look up to and respect. She had a kind word for everyone and always saw the best in people. Our union was a better and richer organisation because of her. How lucky we are to have had someone like Miriam lead us. My sincere sympathies to her brother and sister in law, her wider family, her colleagues in Rosmini, her own personal branch, our HO, her wide group of friends (especially Phil). We are all better to have known you and learned from you Miriam. Your deciation to education is a legacy that will live on for years.
Le grá,
Thérèse Glennon ASTI Dublin North East.

Sincere sympathy to Miriam’s family, friends & ASTI colleagues on her sad passing.
May she rest in peace.