Monica Smyth
(née O'Loughlin)

So many memories of Monica from when we used to hire boats at the Bullock a lifetime ago. What a joy this woman was to know. In Australia now and there is nothing to compare the beauty of Bullock and Dalkey surrounds. RIP Monica, you were a treasure.

RIP Monica , l remember you well from my childhood and was fortunate enough to speak to you in recent years. My deepest sympathy to Dolores and family. Xo

Sincerest Condolences to both the Smyth and O'Loughlin families.
Sorry to hear this sad news.
RIP Monica.

Thinking of you all at this sad time. So sorry for your loss
The Mulligan family (Dalkey Hill)

So sad to lose Monica RIP, a great friend, neighbour and colleague. We had such good times and have great memories of our years in Bulloch Harbour. Our love and condolences to Dermot, Dolores, Donal and all her family and friends.

I have been a semi regular in Bullock since early 1970,s, and always valued the friendship and wise advice of Monica through the years. Monica was and her children are the beating heart of Bullock Harbour. Long may it continue in her memory.

Deepest sympathies to all Monicas family. May she rest in peace.

Condolences to all of Monica’s family at this sad time .Monica was a lovely lady.She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and Bullock harbour won’t be the same without her there.Rest in peace Monica x

So sorry to hear of Monica's passing.I have known her & the family since my apprenticeship days at Bulloch Marine Traders 1964-7, a life time ago
R.I.P Monica.

Dolores Dermot and Donal very sad to hear of Monicas passing. Your Mam was the nicest caring thoughtful wise and pleasent person to know and I used to enjoy chatting to her at the harbour when she retired. A part of Dalkey is gone with her. May she rest in peace with your Dad. On behalf of the Central Bank Angling club our deepest condolences to you all.

My condolences to Dolores, Dermot and Donal on Monica’s passing. She looked out for us all as we played around the harbour as children.

So sorry to hear this. Great lady , always great advise. Tom

I spent my boyhood summers messing around in boats at Bulloch, and Monica was a constant and reassuring presence about the place. I left Dalkey over 50 years ago on an emigrant’s boat, but just a few years ago I was revisiting old haunts and I was delighted to encounter Monica outside her blue cottage. “You won’t remember me” I said, but she did, and we had a lovely chat. Sending love to Dermot, Dolores and Donal, as well as her brother Paul, who I knew back in the day. May she rest in peace.

As a founder member of the Dalkey Sea Scouts from 1956 I have life-long happy memories of boating at Bulloch with the enthusiastic support of the Smyth family in Castle View. Monica's wise counsel and advice based on her long experience of the waters off Dalkey, the dangerous tidal currents, and the potential of our changeable weather to make it too hazardous to venture afloat were always valued by our leaders.
On many occasions a phone call from Monica warned us when heavy seas were threatening our boats on their moorings. We greatly valued her happy presence on the quayside, as she observed our comings and goings in our sailing boats and kayaks.
We extend our most sincere sympathy to Dolores, Dermot and Donal on the loss of their mother. Bulloch will not be the same without her.
May she find calm waters to truly Rest in Peace.

so sorry to hear of monica's passing she always kept an eye on me as i took my father's small boat out to sea from bullock may angels now look after her kindest regards to the family , nigel glasthule

Dermot, Dolores and Donal, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your Mum Monica, a true lady. She will be sorely missed around Bullock Harbour and Dalkey. May she rest in peace.

so sorry to hear of Monica’s passing May she rest in peace .

To Dolores and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of your lovely mum. Anyone who has spent any time in the harbour over the years will miss her presence. May she Rest in Peace.
Yann & Colette

So sorry to hear of Monica's passing. She was a legend and will be sadly missed by all who use Bulloch. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Smyth family. I did not know Monica personally but her reputation reached far and wide. May she rest in peace.

Sorry for yoir loss. May Monica rest in peace. Noel

Monica may you find nothing but smooth seas, calm winds, and full lobster pots for eternity. Bullock will never be the same without you.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Sincere condolences to the Smyth family. Monica was the soul of Bulloch Harbour

Sincere Condolences to Dermot, Dolores and Donal on your loss of Monica, Bullock Harbour will be a different place without Monica. May she RIP

I first met Monica in the early summer of 2019 when my wife Bronwen’s friend and Monica’s cousin Mary Walford died. Bronwen assisted Monica in tying up the loose ends of Mary’s estate and that involved a few trips out to the blue cottage at Bullock. Monica and Delores were always warm, friendly and welcoming. And she had an eye about her in that you could see her sizing you up. And on chatting with her you could also see that she was certainly nobody’s fool – indeed, quite the opposite. It would be impossible not to like her. And then there was the fight to save Bullock Harbour and all that went with it. With Monica’s passing, a whole history, tradition and way of life has left us She was so much more than just a kindly person, she was an institution throughout the wider Bullock and Dalkey area. And her spirit will fly high above that pier for a long, long time to come. My sincerest condolences to Delores, Dermot and Donal. Rest in Peace Monica.

Dearest Dolores, sending much love to you and the family on the loss of your beloved Mum. Like yourself, she was a sweetheart. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. XOX from Anne.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Monica. The most friendly face of Bulloch Harbour and always ready for a chat. A good friend of my sister Heather Thomas, who frequently visited Bulloch on boat business in the 90s. She kept an eye on my elderly parents, who went out sailing from the harbour in a small dinghy.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to her family, especially Delores. May Monica rest in her maritime peace.

To monicas family our sincere condolences on monicas passing have lovely memory of her when we lived in dalkey may she rip from the jackson family from 2 henneritta shangri-la dalkey

Sincere Condolences to Dolores, Dermot and Donal on the passing of your wonderful mother. Over the years Monica helped many Postmen/Women with addresses on Harbour Road, just to say it was much appreciated by all of us.
May Monica Rest in Peace.

I loved my summers working the boats for Monica, may she rest in peace.

Dermot, Dolores and Donal, sincere condolences to you on Monica's passing. She was a very special person and will live long in our memory.

Condolences Dolores and family,RIP Monica 🙏

Sincere condolences Delores and family, may you all find comfort in your happiest memories of your Mum. I’ve always loved the energy emanating from your gorgeous little home. It was only in recent years when I took up kayaking with ECSKC that I became acquainted with Monica & Delores. I’ve since enjoyed meeting you both across the garden wall. We’ve chatted over all sorts, from the weather suitability for fishing and kayaking, the dog, the cat, the local plans and most especially the fabulous flowers! RIP Monica. See you soon Delores, for a chat over the garden wall.

our heartfelt condolences to Dolores and the Smyth family on the sad news of Monica's passing

Sincere condolence to Dermot, Dolores and Donal. May Monica rest in peace .

Dolores, Donal and Dermot, Monica was a gem of a person. Always ready for a chat, some advice or some local news often delivered with that mischievous glint in her eyes. I have known her since I was a young child and she was always very kind to me. In recent years, I would bump into her in Tesco and we would always stop for the chat. You will miss her very much in times to come but please know that so many people who encountered Monica over the years in Bulloch or Western Marine will have only the warmest memories of her. May she rest in peace.

To Delores and family, the past members of The Bar Bream and Shell Fishing Club, remember Monica with great fondness and appreciation for all her help and support over the years. R.I.P

Deepest sympathy to all the Smyth family on the passing of your beloved mother Monica. Bullock harbor was like a second home to me in my childhood and Monica was like my second mother. I have many fond memories of growing up there helping with the boats and doing various chores. A kind hearted lady who will be sadly missed by all. R.I.P.

Dolores and all the extended family...
I am extremely sad to read of dear Monica's passing from this earth.
Such a lovely, interesting and genuine lady. The Harbour won't be the same.
Take care of each other. I hope in time the lovely memories will ease the heartache of such a loss.

Dolores and Family - so sorry to hear about your Mum passing. She was an institution in herself. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Sincere sympathy to Dermot ,Dolores ,Donal and all the family on the passing of your beloved mother Monica ,an institution in Bullock Harbour.She was a very much cherished friend to our late sister Marian who worked in Western Marine for over 40 years.Fond memories of visits to Bullock and chats with Monica .Rest in peace and rise in glory.

Dolores, our sincere sympathy to you, Dermot & Donal on the loss of your lovely Mum. Monica was a great lady. May she rest in the eternal peace that she so deserves. We will miss her smiling presence in the harbour.

Our hearts go out to you Dolores. Monica was one in a million, as are you. Sending you lots of love, Debbie & Ken

Dermot,Dolores,and Donal, our heartfelt condolences to you on the sad loss of your Mom Monica. A lifetime friendship that started in Harbour Cottages and continued to the Shed has sadly ended.
We hope Monica's final voyage is a journey to eternal peace.
Mary,Pauline,Chris,Catherine & Rosemary.

Dear Dolores, Donal and Dermot,
We are deeply saddened by the death of Monica, a true legend and minder of Bullock Harbour over many years. She always found time to chat about the harbour and its future and to relive old times with her many admirers and friends. She wanted the best for the Harbour and its environs. She and Dolores always had a kind word and a welcome for our youngest son, David who adored his visits to the harbour. That was greatly appreciated.
Monica will be missed by her lovely family and her numerous friends. Hopefully, Dolores, Donal and Dermot will continue to add the Smyth unique ingredient to the harbour in the years to come.
May Monica rest in peace.

P.J. and Sheelagh Drudy and family

Our deepest sympaty and condolences for your loss of a LADY Dolores Dermot Donal and Paul
She was the beacan in the Harbour and an institution in Dalkey. She was wise and friendly
never a bad word. Her local knowledge never ending. She fought her fight and won.
May she RIP. Good by Monika.

Remember her since i was a young boy when we went fishing and always rented the boat of her. Always cheerful , proud, and strict on who could go to sea or not.
That blue cottage won't be the same without Monica Looking out.
May she rest in peace.

My condolences to Dolores, Dermot and Donal. Monica was one of the genuine characters and wonderful people in this world. Always ready with words of kindness and knowledge that she gathered over the years running her business out of the harbour.
May she rest in peace.

RIP Monica

From Paul Montgomery

All who knew Monica have lost a friend.
RIP Monica, there's a new star in the heavens!

Sincere condolences to Dolores Donal and Dermot so sorry for your loss. Monica was a lady the heart and soul of bulloch habour Very helpful, kind, and nothing was a problem to her . She was a mind of information regarding weather ,tides and anything to do with the sea regarding fishing . She will be sadly missed in bullock harbour . R.I.P Monica

On behalf of all members of Dalkey Rowing Club, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Dolores, Dermot and Donal on the sad passing of their dear mum. Rest in Peace Monica.

The harbour won't be the same without Monica. RIP.

My condolences go out to Dolores, Donal, Dermot and the family: I, also, express my sorrow to hear of the passing of Monica.

I fondly remember back to the endless time I spent at Bullock in the sixties as a young teen right up to my last visit in 2017. I spent my whole school holidays there and feel privileged to have been friends with Paddy (Monica’s father-in-law), her husband Snowy, Dolores as a toddler running about the house and of course the heart and soul of the harbour, Monica herself. I was sooner in the Pa Bradley "camp" at the time, fished tons of mackerel daily, also with Chris and his father Joe and many more.

Monica will forever be remembered; may she now rest in peace.

A wonderful person, so knowledgable and always friendly and helpful. Bulloch just won't be the same without her. Condolences to Dolores and family.

Deepest condolences to Dermot, Dolores and Donal on your loss. Monica was a true legend in so many ways including as a lifesaver. May she rest in peace.

Dolores and family very sorry to hear of Monica’s passing . I first met Monica at my first summer job in Western Marine in 1973 I learned a lot from her about boats and safety. May she rest in peace.

I remember Monica so well from the time I spent in Bulloch as a child. My condolences to Dolores, Dermot and Donal. May she rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to all the Smyth family. Monica was Bulloch Harbour and always had a great welcome and time for a chat. I loved seeing her sitting outside the cottage and having a chat. Deepest sympathy to Dolores , Donal and rest of family Evelyn and Dave

My deepest condolences to Dolores and family.
Kevin, Julie, Conn and Arthur O’Farrell

Our sympathies to the Smyth family on Monicas passing...
A great woman Never to be forgotten
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