Noel Donnelly

Dearest Susan, Eoghan &Aisling, we are so sorry for the devasting loss of Noel, your soul mate, and extremely proud hubby and father. It has been a lifetime since first meeting Noel as a school boy mad about cricket and table tennis, to the loved, respected and admired man who has bodily left our world too early. His impact from his work in education is clear to see in these pages and the wit, humour, intelligence, generosity, and that cheeky smile he brought to personal times spent with him will be sorely missed. We are grateful for the fun times spent together in both hemispheres and are holding you all in our hearts. it has been a very tough journey for you all and we hope that the memories of amazing times together, along with the support of family and good friends bring comfort on the sad days. Sincere condolences also to the extended Donnelly and Gibney families.
Love and hugs x

Martina, Frank, Jamie & Sarah-Jessica

Thank you for everything

Fond memories of a great teacher who always gave 100 percent to students. So sorry for your loss RIP Mr Donnelly, you will always be well remembered Meggan and Leanne Connell.

Sincere condolences to all of Noel's family and friends. He was definitely the best teacher in my 5years in MacDara's. Maths classes were made enjoyable with his enthusiasm and wit. He treated everyone with respect always no matter their ability.

My first intro to him was as a fresh 1st year, our class were left outside a classroom beside his for 30mins with no sign of a teacher, and got a bit rowdy. After many warnings, he gave the whole lot of us lines to write. Me (quiet as a mouse, who genuinely said nothing!) was much aggrieved and upset that I got lumped in with the rest of the noisy lot! and told my parents as much. A note followed to Mr Donnelly and he was so understanding and so sorry for causing me upset and was more than obliging to let me off without a line to write. Not many would be so kind.

I had him from 2nd year Maths right through to leaving cert and no doubt his great teaching helped me get better every year, and continue on through my degree where maths always featured.

He left a similar impression on so many students I'm sure.

R.I.P.

Sending my condolences to the Donnelly family, Mr Donnelly was a teacher to remember and such a nice man, most teachers were just teachers but Mr Donnelly was someone you could talk to as a person such sad news

Sincere condolences to Noel's family and friends. Always had a smile on his face and was always willing to offer a helping hand. May he rest in eternal peace.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My sincere condolences to the Donnelly family. I look back on my maths classes in St Mac Dara's with extremely fond memories. Mr Donnelly was very witty and his classes were always enjoyable. He cared for every one of his students and was an incredibly talented teacher. He definitely played a central role to inspire me to become a teacher myself. R.I.P

Susan, so very sorry to learn of the passing of your husband Noel. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers .

My sincere condolences to the Donnelly family. Sleep well Noel

Dear Susan, Eoghan, Aisling Tony, extended family and friends , I offer my sincerest sympathies on the passing of dear Noel. Although Noel taught both my daughter Helena and for a little while my son James , I had the great pleasure of meeting and speaking to him on several occasions too . He was always so kind considerate and witty . My daughter suffered a huge setback last year and was quite ill and when others turned their back on her , he pushed her on ,there was never a time she didn’t finish class with a smile on her face and completely upbeat , if not for Noel, Helena would never have done her leaving cert, Noel wasn’t just her Maths grind , he was her mentor , he was her friend, our friend , we adored him . Noel was a beautiful soul and will be truly missed We are heartbroken on his passing . Rest in peace Noel ❤️

Alison Helena and James

Condolences to Noels family and friends , He had an immense impact on my life and a piece of advice he gave me on the last day of 6th year will stick with me forever, he had a great humour and way of teaching and will be sadly missed RIP

Noel was a gentleman and a lovely soul. He had a gentleness about him that was palpable. He gave grinds to my daughter and his love of maths and of teaching was contagious. Its a lovely legacy that when I think of him, it makes me smile to have known, in some small way, this beautiful human being. Sending condolences to those he leaves behind. Ashleigh Xxx

Very sorry to hear this news,R I P Noel.

We wish to extend our thoughts & sympathy to Noel's wife Susan & all his family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere sympathy to you Tony and all the Donnelly family on the sad passing of Noel. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Condolences to Noels Family. I had the pleasure of having Mr. Donnelly as my year head and Maths teacher. He was true gentleman and so approachable. He had a talent for connecting with students and for his ability to balance being a great teacher while maintaining warmth with his students. You had the feeling he was teacher who genuinely wanted the best for his pupils and was completely dedicated to his role. Sad to hear of his passing all these many years later. Condolences to everyone who knew him and of course his close Family members.

Dear Susan, Eoghan and Aisling, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of Noel. R.I.P. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cathy and Sarah (D.V. pass pupil)

Our deepest sympathy to Susan, Eoghan, Aisling, Tony and all the family on the sad passing of Noel. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Susan and family on Noel's death. He contributed hugely as teacher and Deputy Principal in Mac Daras and he was dedicated to improving students' life chances always. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

My deepest condolence to Susan, Eoghan, Aisling, Tony and all of Noel's family and friends. Noel was my maths teacher, colleague and mentor. He had an enormously positive impact on me, he is the reason I'm teaching maths! I'll never forget his jokes and the way he made us feel. He has truly left a legacy.

My deepest condolences to the family, may Noel rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Susan, Aisling and Eoghan on the loss of your beloved Noel. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.

I was very sorry to hear the news of Noel's passing. He was a pleasure to know, both as a teacher and colleague. Noel's humour and kindness will be remembered throughout the St. Mac Dara's community. My condolences to his beloved family. May he rest in peace x

My condolences to Susan, Eoghan and Aisling together with the extended Donnelly and Gibney families on your loss.

May Noel's soul rest in peace. 🙏

I am so sorry for the loss of Noel Donnelly. My heart goes out to his wonderful family. Thank you for allowing people to join the funeral service on line. Eoghan and Aisling are amazing people in whom Noel took extraordinary pride.

To Susan, Eoghan and Aisling - My sincere condolences to you on the passing of Noel,he made a lasting impression having only met him a few times with Gary,what stood out were his great sense of humour and a very human touch to teaching and working with other people.In particular his courage,resilience and love of life ,during very challenging times,were inspiring.May he rest in Peace

Dear Eoghan and family,

Really sorry to hear about your loss and thinking of you

Amazing teacher, rest in peace.

My sincere sympathies to Noel's family at this difficult time. I was fortunate enough to have Noel as a maths teacher for 5 years in Mac Daras. He had a real gift of teaching maths and made it an enjoyable/fun subject to learn. He was a fantastic teacher and the sole reason why I loved maths in School. Every person sitting at my table in his leaving cert class went on to a maths based degree at 3rd level, due to no small part to him. Noel had no ego, was very approachable and down to earth. He was an extremely fair teacher. An absolute gentleman with a great sense of humour. May he rest in peace.

To Susan, Eoghan and Aisling - My sincere condolences to you on the passing of Noel. He was a wonderful teacher and colleague. (I was lucky enough to know him as both.) He was always warm and approachable. His classes were a place of great learning, delivered with a sense of humour. As vice principal, his door was always open for advice or a friendly chat. Noel gave so much to St MacDaras CC over the years and will be missed.

Dear Susan & family, we were so sad to learn of Noel's passing. We treasure the memories of time spent with Noel and you in Dublin & Frankfurt. Noel was a dedicated family man, a caring teaching professional and a keen cricketer. May Noel rest in peace.

Susan, Eoghan, Aisling, Tony, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Noel cared very much about the students and their wellbeing. Sending my deepest sympathy to you all at this very difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I ndil chuimhne sár chomhghleacaigh agus cara dil. Go raibh suaimhneas síoraí aige.

A wonderful person to work with. Upbeat, gifted caring and fun. Many a laugh playing tabletennis with teachers team. May you rest in Peace Noel.

Sincere condolences to you Susan, and to Eoghan and Aisling on Noel's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad and difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Dear Susan and family
We were so sorry to hear of Noel’s passing. Noel was such a gem of a person. His humour and wit were second to none and one could only feel good and upbeat in his company. We know he battled a long time with his illness. May he RIP.

My sincere sympathy to you Susan and your family on the passing of Noel. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Susan, Eoghan and Aisling on the passing of Noel. So sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sympathies to Susan, Eoghan, Aisling and Tony on the passing of Noel. Noel was an amazing husband,a brilliant father, a great brother and a very special friend to myself and our family. Also throughout his teaching career he made sure that students and colleagues alike were aware that " Maths is the only subject that counts". A true gentleman with a great sense of humour. Loved by all who knew him. Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. May he rest in peace. Sandra Brennan, Dominic Coyle, Darragh and Evin.

Deepest condolences to Noel’s family. Mr Donnelly lit up every room he walked into and always had a few jokes up his sleeve. The connection be forged with his students in Mac Dara’s was like no other. He was always warm, kind and approachable and never failed to ensure that his office door was open for any student if they ever needed anything, or just even for a chat! It is an honour to have been educated and taken under the wing of such a brilliant person who always went above and beyond for their students.

- Louise, Luke, Robert and Dave

Our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Susan, Eoghan, Aisling and family on the passing of Noel. He was a true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humour. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.

Deepest condolences to Susan & Family on the passing of Noel. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May he Rest In Peace x x

Susan, my deepest sympathies to you, Eoghan and Aisling on the passing of your beloved Noel. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this saddest of times. May Noel Rest in Peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Susan, Eoghan and Aisling on the passing of Noel, a wonderful husband and proud father. We are lucky to have Noel and his family as dear, dear friends over many years. Noel was a true gentleman, a mathematics’ scholar and a real people person. He would anticipate the support you might need and was always there with some kind and helpful words. As a Leader in education, he gave his heart and soul to St. Mac Dara’s CC- its pupils and teachers. Noel was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. May he Rest in Peace, free from his pain and suffering.

My deepest sympathies to Susan, Eoghan, Aisling and Tony on your immense loss. Noel was a wonderful colleague, a gifted Maths teacher who brought the 'added value' of humour to his classes and into the daily lives of his colleagues. He was caring,
compassionate and courageous and he made a positive difference to many people's lives - a very fitting legacy to leave behind. Suaimhness siorai d'anam dilis.

What an incalculable loss to you Susan and his beloved children! He was an incredible human being - a brilliant educator, an idealist who passionately believed in the value of education. But he always retained his sense of humour and his humility. His courage in the face of the inevitable was awe inspiring. I am going to miss my chats with him so much. Rest in Peace Noel. A hard act to follow.

Sincere sympathy to the Donnelly family on the sad passing off Noel. Many great memories of the craic we had in school along with the ski trips he organised to Austria, Switzerland and America. May his soul rest in peace.

Sorry to hear this sad news, Noel was a great support to maths teachers when he delivered the course introducing Project Maths to us in West Dublin Education Centre… his kindness, patience, sense of humour and dedication will never be forgotten

Sincere condolences to Noel’s family & friends. A great teacher. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam Dílis.

Deepest sympathies to Susan, Eoghan, Aisling and all your family. I was incredibly lucky to have Noel as a Maths teacher and Year Head in St. Mac Dara’s. He was such a brilliantly engaging, funny and compassionate teacher. When I later returned to train as a teacher I learned so much from his determination to support every student in his role as Deputy Principal, and his example is one I always try to follow in my own teaching. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all of the Donnelly family. He was a brilliant teacher who made maths fun with his hilarious sense of humour and constant encouragement. RIP Mr Donnelly

Susan I am so sorry to hear about Noel, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

We are greatlly saddened to hear of Noel’s death and offer our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and colleagues. Noel taught each of our three children with kindness, humour and understanding. He appreciated them individually and they each counted him as a wonderful person and gifted teacher.
Following the initial lockdown, while teaching online, he managed to generate laughter from students, a welcome tonic in very uncertain times.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis.

My deepest condolences to Susan, Eoghan, Aisling and Tony. Noel was a deeply passionate teacher who left a lasting impression on many. As a colleague, he was always on hand to listen, offer support and share a funny story or two. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May Noel rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Susan, Eoghan and Aisling on the passing of Noel.
I had the please to work with Noel in St Mac Daras. He was a terrific man and was gifted as a teacher.

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Mr. Donnelly and his family. He was such a lovely man a true gent with a super sense of humour and personality. He is definitely a teacher who sticks in my mind and he had a true gift for teaching Maths especially to those who struggled. For that I will be forever grateful.

It was with sadness we learned of Noel's passing. To Susan, Aisling & Eoghan we extend our deepest sympathies. Noel was kind & caring and advocated for the underdog always. We will miss his wit & charisma rest easy Noel

I am so deeply sorry for your loss Susan, Eoghan and Aisling. Sending my deepest sympathies and keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time.

We are so fond of Noel, it feels more like missing a close family member than a family friend. Noel, Susan, Eoghan and Aisling are beloved extension of our family and we will miss him dearly. All our love,