Nell McCafferty

I would like to write and offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, sister,Relatives, friends, colleagues and neighbors of the late Nell mc Cafferty.

Nell was a very good journalist , good communicator, and a smart intelligent Irish lady.
I remember watching her on television/radio interviews during the last 20 /25 years. Etc etc.

I will remember Nell in my prayers and will remember her family, sister,Relatives, friends also in my prayers.

May god bless all her family , relatives and friends and sister and May god bless Nell in heaven and grant her peace.

May she Rest In Peace. Amen.

Take care and Kind regards,

From, PJ Mooney.
Maynooth, county Kildare.

Sincere condolences to Nell's family, especially Carmel and her many friends, on her sad passing. Thank you Nell, for your bravery and for speaking out and being the voice for the women of Ireland, especially when on many occasions it may not have been popular. We are eternally grateful and Ireland is a better place because of you. Rest in peace now.

Condolences to the McCafferty family and friends on the recent death of Nell.
Obviously like most people I knew Nell mostly from the TV/radio and some of her writing, but back in 2013 I met her on the street in Paris (probably Rue Mouffetard). As it happens we were staying in the Irish Cultural Centre close by but didn't know that at the time.

We were both looking for a place to eat, so we linked up. I was a bit nervous, as at least in some of our views, we would not see eye to eye ! However I needn't have worried, we had a great chat about all sorts of things, and Nell was good company. May she rest in peace.

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Nell on a couple of occasions, initially at a writers' workshop she facilitated in Cavan immediately before I started my first staff job at a newspaper in February 2007. The second time was in 2009, I had the privilege of interviewing her during her trip to Monaghan for International Women's Day — no pressure! She was wonderful, inspiring and a brilliant source of advice. Deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved her. Her loss has been deeply felt by the journalistic profession.

Sincerest condolences to Carmel and the McCafferty families on the Death of Nell
A formidable courageous and outspoken woman for all wemon
I really enjoyed your wiitissim
Goodnight Sister
Codladh samh Nell 🌷

My sincere condolences to your family . I have fond memories of you and your search for truth on our few but rememberable encounters over the years. I won’t forget you.

What an inspirational, confident and good humoured lady, she was a role model to those of us behind her. RIP Nell xx

Very sorry to hear this today about Nells passing. She was one amazing,brave,honest,witty,so intelligent,wise,I mean SERIOUSLY the list goes on forever. How blessed you were to be her family. She changed the lives of everyone woman in the republic,coz they had NO voice, rest in Peace Nell, you will NEVER be forgotten and ALWAYS be remembered. Love u💚

Deepest condolences to all who loved Nell.
Nell, one of my earliest memories is seeing you stand up to the establishment without batting an eyelid, a brave and fearless force to be reckoned with! You instantly became an icon to me. Thank you for all that you have done for Mná na hÉireann, our generation and generations to come are and will be the beneficiaries of your Trojan work and activism. Codladh sámh Nell.

I grew up in 80’s Ireland where the Kerry Babies scandal happened and a teenage girl and her infant died in a grotto after she had given birth. Journalists like Nell were writing about this and forcing society and the State to take a look at ourselves and do better. How lucky were we to have grown up with a different and more compassionate point of view and to have been inspired by Nell and others to ask questions and demand better. Good night Sister. Codladh sámh dá hanam uasal.

Slán abhaile Nell🕯

Dear Nell and family,

I loved your no nonsense, honest insight in to every topic you engaged in. Always Articulate, forthright and fair, you made me and others sit up, shut up and listen. You were driven to positive change. Thank you for your courage to do so, women in Ireland owe you a dept in gratitude. May we be inspired to have the courage to fight for what is right and offer Kindness where we can. Rest easy Nell & thank you, thank you, thank you

My sympathy to the loved ones of Nell. Great woman, great journalist and great craic.

My Deepest Sympathies.

Nell was a public figure to me but I will always see as someone who so many times spoke truth to (often powerful) injustice.

Carmel its just a pitty,
Nell is not here to read,
All these condolances,
Wow you must be very happy
Hope you got through the funeral ok
I watched the funeral mass it was lovely,CARMEL will you take care
Of yourself ,
And may NELL rest in peace

Rest in peace Nell you were some trooper no fear , I wish I had a little of your strength .Dont be sad be thankful we had her on our screens. A life well lived goodnight sister.

Rest in peace dear sister. What a woman!

More than anyone, she saw the right of every woman to make her own individual choices in life, free from the shoulds and should nots from left or right.My sympathies to her loved ones.

To Nells Family!
Condolences to you all !
Whatc a Great force forcWomen she was!!!She Struck a blow for Ireland!!!!
Ar dheis de go Raibh a Anam !!
Sleep Softly ...Never Forgotten !!!!

Nell

A life well lived

Now

We have paid maternity leave
We are the first country in the world who voted for same sex marriage
We have a two presidents of Ireland who were women
We have two first ministers of northern Ireland who were woman one of was a member of sinn fein
We have had a taoiseach who was gay


and above all I ordered two pints tonight in your name

much to be done but plenty done.

Go raibh mile maith agat

but in the end your friends and family have a lifetime of wonderful memories



Suzanne Daly
Dubln and London

Farewell to Nell who was unwavering in her support for Mna na h-Eireann. Ni feichimid a leithid sinn aris. Deepest sympathy to Carmel and her family whom I met at her funeral at St Columba's Church in Derry's Bogside

We are sorry to have lost such an outspoken lady. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences on the death Nell. A great lady.

I was so sorry to hear of Nell passing away. I just knew her public persona but i have a feeling it was much the same as her private. She made such a huge difference in womens lives. She seemed to be fearless. Loved her TV appearances, you never knew what she would say. Rest in Peace Nell you richly deserve it.

Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Codladh sámh Nell.

Thank you Nell, you inspired and encouraged us. You taught us to question, to challenge and to hope. A life well lived.

There will only ever be one Nell McCafferty.You were a force to be reckoned with. May you Rest In Peace.

What a powerful woman Nell was. Those of us who grew up in the oppression of 60s Ireland can truly appreciate the courage and spirit of the women who refused to be oppressed any longer. Nell, we owe you tremendous gratitude for changing the Ireland we grew up in. You and your comrades blazed a trail to show us we could use our voices; make our own choices; and refuse to be oppressed. Thank you Nell for shaping an Ireland of freedom, where women matter, and their voices count.
Thank you for the humour; the nativity story stands out for me. We are the richer for having had you. Ni bheidh a leitheid aris.

Sincere Sympathy to the extended family on the death of Nell, a fearless warrior, but with a heart of gold. A human being who shook Ireland up when it needed doing.
I had the great pleasure of meeting her and Nuala many times when they lived in Lahinch, and have very vivid memories of one particular Sunday lunch !!
Rest in Peace Nell. You'r work here is done !

Sincere sympathy to Nell's sister family and friends. I met Nell once and it was a pleasure to shake her hand. Nell you did so much for Ireland and the women of Ireland i say a big thank you for giving me the freedom that i have. Rest in peace Nell

Deepest condolences to all of Nell’s family and friends. Nell was one of the hero’s of my generation, a champion of civil and human rights for all. May she rest in eternal peace.

You taught me not to allow injustice in any way or place rip sister

Oh Nell may you rest in peace work done. I recall you on the late late show and my father just loved you l can still hear him cheering you on and loved you were not afraid to say your truth.If he were alive he would be 106years. Thanks for the memories

I loved Nells irreverence in the face of the establishment and her courage in saying what needed to be said especially but not exclusively for women...young people have no idea of the Ireland she spoke and wrote about and the changes that were needed for women too afraid to speak up themselves but Nell flew the flag with courage and conviction and brought us all on the journey to FREEDOM...love from a fellow traveller who benefited from her couragexx

God rest you Nell. You were some woman to help the woman of Ireland who were treated so badly by the Catholic Church , nuns and priests alike. You called a spade a spade and didn’t stand back from (the valley of the squinting windows ). Thank you Nell.

What l inspiration woman for us to have in 1980s. You got us all men and woman to check the establishment and ask questions they didn’t want us to ask. Your work is done and we will be forever grateful Nell.
Thank you Nell.

Good Night Sisters

Thank you Nell

Loved to see Nell on tv or to read any of her articles, never afraid to speak her mind and be a voice for those in society who felt they didn’t matter or wouldn’t be believed.Hopefully she will receive her just reward in heaven and keep the conversation going with that mischievous look in her eye

Ur work is done rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Nells family and friends. Thankyou for speaking out on behalf of the women of Ireland. Rest in Peace.

Nell, thank you. You were such a strong voice for women and the underprivileged, a great journalist as well as being a very funny person. I have missed not hearing your voice in recent years. Thank you for all your hard work and honesty and for being a great spokesperson for all women. Condolences to your family. Anne Kiernan, Mullingar

Condolence to all Nell family and friends
Thanks for all your work you did for everyone's
Rest easy with Angels 👼
You will be missed
Loved listening to you
Patrick 🕯️❤️💐

Condolences to Nell's family. May you rest in peace. The work go on but your part is finished.Thank you Nell.Loved to listen to you been interviewed, it brodened our minds in a Ireland that wasn't used to a woman who spoke with such convictions. We will miss you.

Nell, rock on. You were and always will be a legend for so many of us. Rest easy 💔

Rest in Peace Nell. You were my first role model.

Sincere sympathy to Nells family. Thank you you Nell for what you did for the women of Ireland.

RIP to you Nell. Condolences to your loved ones 🙏

Rest well Nell. May your whole-hearted living continue to inspire us

Nell R I P
And In Gratitude

Nell I remember you challenging the establishment on the late late show when I was a child. I didn't like you. I realised as i got older you scared me because you challenged people and you had the courage of your convictions. In an ireland where women were expected to be silent you were not afraid to speak your truth. You changed this country and you will be missed forever. Thank you

Condolences to Nell's family and extended family and friends may Nell rest in peace
What a woman , loved listening to Nell during interviews what a great woman to speak her mind and tell it as it was we need a lot more like Nell rest in peace 🕊️

Sincere & heartfelt condolences to Carmel & all the McCafferky family on the sad loss of your beloved Nell.

We are forever indebted to you Nell for taking a stand when it wasn’t the done thing, for making change & making women’s voices heard. You were a trailblazer. We will never see the likes of Nell again.

Your work is now done. May you rest easy Nell. 💔🌹

A brave,outspoken,inspirational woman. I’v admired her all my live. Rest In Peace Nell. Thank you for standing up for our rights.

Nell, I want to mark your passing with gratitude and appreciation... You were a beacon of light in, what was then, a very dark country. Your work and actions to raise awareness of the oppression of women and marginalised people inspired us in Cork to develop the Cork Women's Collective, the Cork Women's Action Group, the Mna Feasa Domestic Violence Project and many many other community initiatives to highlight poverty and oppression. In particular I recall the womens mobilisation in Tralee, to protest the travesty of justice meted out to Joanne Hayse. May your spirit of Freedom, fun and commitment to social justice, continue to inspire and encourage these next generations of younger Women and Men in our country...I lionta De go gcastar sin go leir...ni crioch ach ath Fhas.

Sending our sincere condolences to Carmel and the extended McCafferty families.. may Nell rest in eternal peace 🙏

Good night sister, rest in heavenly peace you were simply one in a million.condolence to all this wonderful ladys family

Sad to learn of Nells passing. She was the first feminist I knew about as a young Dublin woman growing up in 80s ireland. Nell and june levine and all the other women who blazed a trail and started an uprising with the contraception train inspired me as a teenager i remember thinking i want to be like that...an agitator a voice for women and children. Nell spoke truth to power and was never afraid to challenge anyone. I hope women in ireland can continue what nell and her counterparts started 🙏 and keep agitating, keep standing up and speaking out. I know i will, and that's the legacy Nell leaves behind, a generation of women who have found a voice because she paved the way.

Rest well now, dear Nell 💜 ❤️ thank you. You never stopped caring x

Thanks Nell for having the courage to say what many of us were thinking. Rest in peace, you've earned it.

No one like you Nell, you were the best and bravest of all of us. You were loved. Night sister rest in peace.

RIP Nell. Thanks for your honesty and integrity. You will not be forgotten.
Sincere sympathy to Carmel and all the McCafferty family.