Patrick (Jack) Regan

Sorry to hear of the death of Jack,
I have wonderful happy memories of my trip to Galway with Jack in the early 1960s when I was 12 years old. We stayed with his mother in gardeners street and then on to Galway where’re we stayed with the Rabitte family. His generosity and kindness will stay with me forever.
rest in peace Jack

I was very sorry to hear the sad news of Jack's passing. My sincere condolences to Maureen, Muriel, Albert, Keith and extended family. He was a true gentleman and a wonderful musician with always a smile for everyone. He welcomed me into St. George's band 40 years ago and taught me with great patience how to play tenor horn. He encouraged me all the way even at times when I wanted to give up. Rest in peace Jack you will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved you.

Sincere sympathy to Muriel , Maureen and all Jack's extended family and friends...A Gentleman. May he rest in Eternal Peace

Sincere condolences to the Regan family on the passing of Jack. May he rest in peace.

So sorry for your loss. I got to know Jack through Kells Silver Band. He was a gentleman in both life and music and was a very talented musician and composer who came to conduct the Kells Silver Band at my own father's funeral years ago and wrote a beautiful letter in tribute to my father. May he Rest in Peace

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family. He will be greatly missed by the generations of young people whose lives were enriched not only by by the the gift of music he so freely shared but also by the the friendship, support and loyalty shown to all by this exceptional human being. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Very sorry to hear the news of Jack's passing.
My condolences to his family.
I knew Jack 40 years from my days as an alter boy in Gardiner Street church.
Very happy memories of trips to London and we were included in the trips to Clare with the band members.
Very grateful to Jack and brother Francis for organising.
Jack was everything said in the other comments, a true gentleman and will be missed.
Michael Rynne

Sincere sympathy to Jacks family on his sad passing. I used to enjoy his wonderful conducting of St George’s Brass Band. I attended many of their concerts with my friends Jackie and Hannah. A wonderful time.

Sincere sympathy to Jack's family and friends. He was an absolute gentleman, dedicated to teaching music and he gave so many children opportunities they never would have gained. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to Jack's family, friends and the INF Band. A wonderful man and mentor, thanks for all the memories Jack and may you and your baton rest in eternal peace

Condolences to the family and friends of Jack. I was deeply saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. I first met Jack nearly 14 years ago when I started getting into brass bands and he was somewhat of a grandfather figure to me. He gave me great advice and encouragement, and cared for everyone that crossed his path. Many a great time was had at all the gigs we played at. Never a more Christian gentleman walked this earth. May you rest in peace, happiness and contentment.

Sincere sympathy to Maureen, Muriel and your families on the passing of Jack. A true bandsman and friend, he will be missed by all who knew him. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Jack's family on his passing. He was a great supporter and friend of the festival. Jack, may you Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Maureen, Muriel and your families on the death of Jack. We have fond memories that will last forever. Jack, you will be sadly missed. May you Rest In Peace.

Jack came into my life when I was 8 & what a journey. An introduction to reading music & playing an instrument sprinkled with competing at regional & Feis Ceoil competitions. Along with music, you arranged games of football against members of other bands, introduced people to photography & developing. A love you had that was equal to music was your passion for trains & steam engines. Yes, you were the founding member of Gormanstown College Summer School of Music, which was held in the first week of August but in the second week, in the late '60's the 'Band Summer Camp' came to be. The first years were in Collinstown & Lough Lene. After that, it was Strandhill in Sligo but then we reached paradise in Lettermullan, Co. Galway. With Jack & Bro Francis in charge, what could go wrong! In 1979 our paths took a new turn in the setting up of the Irish National Foresters Brass Band. The founding members of this Band was my deceased mother, May Lynch, who on speaking with the then secretary of the INF, Frank Lynch & Frank's brother Bertie (deceased), a decision was taken & Jack was invited to become the Musical Director. Our roles were reversed when I was the Conductor & you were sitting in the Bass section of the Kells Silver Band. Thank you for years of tuition on conducting, harmony & the skills needed to become a Musical Director. It is a privilege that your last notes were with me conducting. Thank you for the memories & safe journey home Jack. May you Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathies to his family on the passing of Jack We remember him coming in to chat to Alfie and Liam Walsh in Watergate Street over the years. As many have said, he always kept in touch. May he Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences to Jack's family and closest friends. He was such an excellent and knowledgeable musician and, as others have said, a true gentleman.

My deepest sympathy to Jack's family and friends. I have great memories of playing in the INF Band with Jack conducting us. He was a true gentleman and a great mentor, may he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Regan family on the death of Jack. May he Rest in Peace. Jack was Bandmaster of St. Patrick’s Band Galway in the mid nineteen sixties and his enthusiasm and extensive musical experience has left a lasting legacy on members and with anyone who met him. He always kept in touch. For years players attended Gormanston Summer Music School, that he helped set up, and enjoyed his Summer Camps in Connemara and Co. Clare. Ni bheidh a leitheid aris ann. St. Patrick’s Brass Band Galway.

Jack was very constructive to our band here in Galway. He was a very special person.. He helped many bands with his enthusiam and his teaching. I enjoyed his visits when he came to Galway and Clare on his camping with the boys from other bands . We had great fun. RIP . My deepest condolences to all of the family on the passing of Jack.

Condolences to all in Jack's family circle on your sad loss. Jack was a friend, fellow musician, and very patient Bandmaster who I spent many years in St Georges sharing many musical memories under his direction. Thank you Jack. Rest in peace.

So very sorry to hear the very sad news that Jack had died. Our sincere condolences to Maureen, Muriel Abert,Keith and family. A true gentleman with a passion and generousty of spirit with was amazing. It was a privilege to have known you. Rest In Peace Jack may beautiful music follow you on your path.

Sad to hear of Jack's passing. Sincere sympathy to his family. Every summer, for many years, his band played beautiful music at our 11oc Mass in Ennistymon. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Muriel and Maureen and his extended family & close friend Keith.

Devastated to hear of Jack’s passing. A truly wonderful person who I learned so much from for over 45 years. He brought so many people from all walks of life to music. So many fantastic memories like so many others here. A true inspiration who is missed greatly.

May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Jack's two sisters, his extended family, many friends & close pal Keith. Jack brought music, friendship & an extended family into our lives through his infectious love of music and generous heart. I have so many cherished memories of our time together and His legacy will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Rest in peace Jack x

Deepest Sympathy to Jack’s family and friends. Jack, a true gentleman, who gave generously much of his time to the Gardiner St. Altar Boys Youth Club, enthusiastically sharing his passions, Dublin football, Dublin city historical walk-abouts, visit to Evening Herald printing presses, to name but a few. These trips gained us new experiences, leaving us a legacy as he helped broaden our horizons. Always grateful Patrick Hickey, - former Altar Boy.

Deepest sympathy to the Regan and extended family members and friends on the death of Jack. A great musician and conductor, a true gentleman. Rest in Peace Jack.

Deepest Sympathies to Jacks sisters Maureen and Muriel and all the extended Regan families and Jacks close friend Keith. It was with great sadness that I heard of Jacks death. Jack was a wonderful friend and mentor to St Patricks Brass Band and in particular to my brother Tommy. I have lovely memories of Jack visiting our bandroom and also visiting our family home in Galway. My parents had such love and regard for Jack and the work he was doing in instilling the love of Music and friendship in so many young people. My brothers John(RIP) and Paddy and sister Margaret have wonderful memories of the many band camps in Ennistymon. I also had the pleasure of meeting Jacks beloved mother when I was in Dublin for an interview, a generous warm and welcoming lady.
May you Rest in Peace now Jack you have left a life long legacy to so many people.

Deepest sympathies to Maureen, Muriel, Albert, extended family and close friend Keith. Jack was an incredible man who mentored and inspired so many, and I feel privileged to have been taught by him. He left a wonderful legacy behind. Jack was larger than life and lived it to the fullest. Now that he has gone may all those beautiful memories be a comfort to his family and many friends. My fondest childhood memories are of camp in Ennistymon and band practice in the Forester’s on a Saturday evening, where not only did we make music but we also made lifelong friends. Jack is loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure, by all who knew him. May your gentle soul rest in peace.

We were so sad to hear of this news. Jack was a gentleman and did so much for banding. Rest in Peace Jack.
Hubert Magee and all in Mullingar Town Band

To Maureen, Muriel and extended family. Deeply sorry to hear of the passing of our dear friend Jack. I first met Jack in the P O W U band as a beginner in the early 1950's and he has been a treasured friend to me and my family ever since. May he Rest in Peace. A huge loss to the Band Community.

Very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Sincere sympathy to all his family and friends. I only got to know Jack a few years ago when I was a bus driver for Sean & Noreen Evans and we used to drive the Foresters band to Enistynom in Clare.. Jack was a lovely man. A gentleman.. Rest in peace Jack.

Deepest sympathy to Jack’s friends and family.
Jack introduced me to music 25 years ago when I joined the INF band, I will be forever grateful. I now try and pass on the same gift of music to my children, hopefully with the same patience and passion.
Rest in peace.

Our condolences to Jack's family and many friends on his death. We have lost a fellow musician and friend. Rest in peace, Jack

Sorry to hear about Jack. He was a great musician and a friend and he will be miss very much around the brass band world . Lots of love and deepest sympathy to Muriel and Albert.

Our sympathy to the family of Jack who was musical director of St.Marys Musical Society Navan when I joined 1992 (Bless the Bride) R.I.P.

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our deepest sympathies to Maureen., Muriel and extended family. He was a true gentleman who gave generously of his time and talents to others. May he rest in peace.

Very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He was a lovely man who gave everything to his passion. I first met him almost 60 years ago to learn for the Kells brass band. He has left a lasting legacy, that will be never surpassed. Sincere condolences to his family.

Sincere sympathies to the extended family on the sad passing of Jack whom I fondly remember from my growing up as neighbours and our mutual involvement with both Gardiner Street Altar Boys / St. Francis Xavier Boys Club and of course Jomac. His brilliance as a musician and expertise with Brass Bands groups was legendary and it was nice to look out for his Band whenever it played say on the Pier in Dun Laoire particularly if my cousin Tommy Lawrence or my old work colleague Larry Daly were in the ensemble. Always with a welcome smile May He Rest in Peace.

To Bertie Muriel and Maureen
My sincere condolences. Jack was one of natures true gentlemen Jackie Brown

Sincere sympathy to Jack's sisters and extended family on his sad passing.So many happy memories of Jack as bandmaster with St Marys Silver Band Navan when his love of music shone a beacon near and far.May he rest in a well deserved peace.

So very sad to hear of Jack's passing. He was a great man and mentor to so many young people. He will be sadly missed. Condolences to all of Jack's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. We send our sympathies to the Regan family. We remember all the good times we had in Ennistymon during the summer camps.
R.I.P. Jack

My deepest condolences to Jack's family and friends. Jack was the conductor when I joined St George's Brass Band and I will never forget how welcome he made me feel. He was a real gentleman an instilled the joy of music in us all. I will forever cherish my memories of Jack.

Deepest sympathy to Maureen, Muriel, Bertie, extended family and Keith.

Thank you Jack for all the kindness you’ve shown to us in the INF Band. We are all broken hearted at your sudden passing. You have left us a legacy that we will be proud to honour. What started with music lessons turned into life long gifts of friendship, support, life lessons and the most wonderful memories spanning generations . We will always cherish our adventures to Ennistymon and Dingle where we made life long memories and had the best summers. Your enthusiasm for and your belief in the ‘Brews Hill Brats’ will inspire us for years to come.
Sleep well in your Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.

We love you.

Irish National Forresters Brass Band Navan

Deepest sympathy to sisters maureen , Muriel and extended family of Jack reagan On his passing. Jack came to kells 1962'3 as musical director and has been involved With our band since then. He became a bass player in kells band some years ago and played his last gig with us just before 2020 lockdown. He will be sorely missed by all in kells and wherever brass band people are gathered. Jack, you are one of nature's true gentleman in the real sense. Rest easy , teacher, mentor and always friend . Farewell jack, you will never be forgotten as long as brass music is played.

It is a very sad day to hear of Jacks death,the music,pride and enjoyment Jack gave to me and members of the silver band in the 1960s will never be forgotten R.I.P. Jack

On behalf of my wife marie and I and all the members of kells silver band I wish to Express our deepest sympathy to Jack's sisters maureen, muriel and extended family at the passing of PJ (jack ) reagan. Jack first came to kells in 1962'3 as musical director and has been involved with kells since then. He joined the band as a playing member some years ago and has been attending practice and playing gigs up to lockdown in 2020. He will never be forgotten in kells and the countrywide brass band community as a true gentleman, teacher, mentor, and a genuine friend to all. Rest easy jack, you have surely earned it.

I was saddened by the news of Jack's passing. I got to know him when I started playing with St Georges Brass Band as a guest (now a member) at their summer events many years ago.
He was a kind and absolute gentleman and always ready to give help and advice to me whenever I needed it.

May he Rest in Peace.

My sympathy to Jack's sisters on the peaceful.death of a wounderful Gentleman kind and caring with a outstanding passion for music he will be greatly missed by so many Rest in peace Dear Jack

Very sad at the passing of a wonderful gentleman, musician and mentor as Jack. Always ready to encourage youngsters and Instill his love of all things music in them.
Our sympathies to his family and friends.
May Jack rest peacefully in the music of the Angels.

My sincere condolences to Maureen, Muriel, and family. I have the fondest memories of my childhood playing in The Forester's Band and all the trips to Clare on the band camps. What wonderful memories to have as an adult. Thanks to you, Jack, I have passed on my love of music to my daughter. May you rest in peace. God bless you. You'll never be forgotten.

My sincerest condolences to Jack's family. Life has been much richer for his influence on my life through the music he taught me and the life long friends I have made. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.

Sincere condolences to Jack’s family on his passing He was a musical inspiration to me during his years in St. George’s and will be fondly remembered as an absolute gentleman. God Bless

Deepest sympathy to all the Regan family on the sad passing of our dear friend Jack. Jack thought me music from the age of 7 with Kells Silver Band & I had the pleasure of playing with him in one of our last engagements before lockdown last year. He will be sadly missed by us all in Kells. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thoughts & prayers for you all at this sad & difficult time.

Sincere condolences to Maureen. Muriel and family of Jack at his sad passing. I’ve know Jack since 1960 when he came to Navan as bandmaster to a very young and inexperienced band. He was truly inspirational as Musical Director and the band went on to win many national titles and success in Feis Ceoil solo and quartets competitions. He was a huge influence on my musical career as also with many more in our and other bands. He had the most exquisite hand written parts and scores which are a legacy in our library which will be in his memory forever. May the music he created by with him in Heaven. Our regrets are that we cannot honour him musically at his funeral. May you rest in peace .Jack you are a true legend.

Was saddened to hear of Jack’s death. Such a lovely man we had the pleasure to meet many years ago when our daughter joined the National Foresters Brass Band in Navan. He gave her a love of music and a wonderful new family of friends to enjoy it with. Condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed. RIP

We would like to offer our condolences to Jack and his family. He was a terrific bandsman and will be sorely missed by everyone in the Irish Band Community. May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to jacks family may he rest in peace. Dympna and Sean byrne.

My sincere condolences to Maureen, Muriel, Albert and all Jack's family and friends. He will definitely be missed and he was a truly gentleman. Thank you Jack for everything during the last six years.
Rest in peace my friend!