PATRICK MULCHRONE

Saddened to hear of Patricks passing. Many fond childhood memories of our time at primary school. Sincere condolences from the St.Dunstans gang.

Fiona Fergus and Charlie. So shocked and saddened to hear of Patrick’s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Such a lovely man.

My heart is heavy at the passing of me old mucker, Paddy. My condolences to you Fiona, and your sons Charlie and Fergus. My memories of my time with Paddy at his home in West Byfleet, the stable door, with his Mum Louie (rusty nail in hand) and Dad, Vincent (the stories), Martin and Michael, our time at St. George’s and the holidays in Crookhaven and Barley Cove. So glad I had time again with him recently at Dough in June of 2017, visiting the old haunts, fishing, laughing, drinking Murphy’s and pretending to be young again. RIP old friend.

Dear Fiona and Family, please accept our condolences, Paddy was a lovely gent and we will miss him and all the good times we had.

So sorry to hear of Paddy’s passing. I was in Mike s year and remember Paddy in my sister Anna’s year. With sincere condolences.

Very sorry to hear about the news of Paddy's death. I remember him from St Georges. A mop of curly blond hair, a smile on his face, a love of rugby and always happy. Paddy and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Our condolences to the Mulchrone family. I just saw the sad news about Paddy and straight away his face came to my mind. He was just a bit older than me at school. A real presence, including in his sports. RIP, Paddy.

So very sorry to hear this news. Paddy brought fun and kindness to to our schoolyear, Sending all the Mulchrone's our love. Anna and Chris Whitfield

My Deepest Sympathy to all Paddy’s family. I had the good fortune to know Paddy as a pupil at St George’s College, Weybridge where I taught English. Paddy was a real star in a production of “Oh, What a Lovely War” that I undertook. His performance as the Sergeant Major, drilling his recruits, in what appeared to be Size 13 army boots, was comedy of the highest order, and a high point in a terrific school play. He was a splendid young man. I have never forgotten him. God bless you, Paddy.

Paddy's sad passing will leave a huge gap . A prominent personality from his days as St
George's College , Weybridge , in the very successful 1st XV and in life to all his
friends and family . Greatly missed and sincerest sympathy from all . May he Rest
in Peace . Brian O'Gorman ( Past President Old Georgians' Association and Coach )

I was very sad to hear the news about Paddy. He was such a presence in Crook. Sending love and condolences to all Paddy's family and friends.

I was so sorry to hear of Paddy’s passing .
He was one of life’s nice guys & great fun to be around .
My sincere condolences to the family , he will be hugely missed .
Thinking of you Rupert x

My deepest sympathy to all the Mulchrone Family.
I was saddened to hear of Patrick's passing.
I haven't seen Patrick since the long summer holidays in Barleycove/Crookhaven back in the 70's. Both he and his brother Martin were the big fellas and I was but a young whippersnapper. Hearing of his passing brought fond memories back to me of time spent with his Family. The house warming at their Barleycove hideaway, the annual regatta watching his Father Vincent scuttle across the greasy pole to wrest the flag from its distant perch, and of course the many sing songs in Sullivans pub.
Rest in peace Patrick. Enjoy meeting all the old gang from Crookhaven who are now enjoying their heavenly sing songs.

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Paddy was one of the kindest, most joyful, giving men I have met in my life and I am forever grateful for the time that I got to spend in his company. I am sorry for your loss and I am thinking about all the family during this time and I will forever think of Paddy.

Dear Fiona, my deepest sympathy to you and all the family. It was a great pleasure to have known Paddy and an honour to have played rugby with him and enjoyed his company socially. A true gent who will be sorely missed.

Our condolances to you Fiona and family on the passing of pat. Such a lovely man we will miss his smiling face. Der catherine Peter and Stephen ahern

Dear Fiona, Fergus and Charlie

When I arrived at the Mirror's Manchester office as a trainee reporter my desk was directly opposite Paddy's. He looked up, pushed his glasses up and reliably informed there was already a hack called Paul Gallagher in town so I was going to be known as "Junior" - then grinned from ear to ear. Any nervousness I had at working with such an experienced bunch vanished on day one. In almost 20 years in journalism the happiest time I've had was those 7 months working with Paddy and the Manchester family, because that's just what it felt like. He took me under his wing and I learnt so much from him on not only on all sorts of weird and wonderful jobs, but also over a pint or two in the pub or at your home where he often invited me, knowing that I was away from family and friends living on my own. Paddy was just such a lovely man. I was so saddened to hear of his death and will miss him greatly.

I was gutted to hear about Paddy. I didn’t know him very well but he made me feel very welcome at the club whenever I saw him! He was an absolute gentleman! My deepest sympathies to Fiona, Ferg and Charlie.
He has left us far too soon!x

Dear Fiona, Ferg and Charlie, Condolences from the Donaldson family. I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news. Paddy was a giant amongst men. Always engaging and witty, he lit up a room with his presence. Thinking of you guys.

Dear Fiona, Ferg, Charlie & Mulchrone family.
My deepest sympathies to you all at this time. What a true gentleman & wonderful man Paddy was. Sending you lots of love & thinking of you all xxx

To Fiona and Lads we are so sorry to hear of Paddys passing we had good nights
in good company sending you hugs will talk soon, Jo, Jack & family.

Fiona, Fergus & Charlie,
our heartfelt condolences to you all on your sad loss.
We were already missing you all as neighbours and have such great memories: Bonfire Night with Paddy coming through the hedge with hands raised in surrender to our fireworks, the fancy dress parties, so many good memories over the many years. We will miss him greatly.
Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Claudia & John

So sorry to hear that Paddy has died. Memories of happy times together with all the Mulchrones. Thinking of all of those close to Paddy, family and friends.

Fiona, the last time I laughed with Paddy was when he helped me to launch my boat as I had made a total pigs dinner of it - the laugh was on me and my incompetence and without him I guess my boat would have been around the Fastnet. I wish I had known Paddy better in my early life in Crook. As has been said many times a man of huge character, fun, wit and piercing intelligence and leaves a huge void in Crook and of course his family, friends and the community.
Sincere condolences to you and the boys.
Andrew

Dear Fiona, Fergus and Charlie, I had the pleasure of getting to know Paddy whilst working at the Daily Mirror, through a shared love of our Irish heritage and later Rugby we became good friends. He always spoke so proudly and with such love about you, his family - a lasting memory of him. I hope he is now at peace in his beloved West Cork and that you find some comfort in the fact he was so loved and admired by all that had the pleasure to know him. God bless. RIP Paddy x

PADDY POWER

“Language has not the power to speak what love indites
The soul lies buried in the Ink that writes.” John Clare

In words and song he spoke as one,
Who found his peace in the joy of words:
Within warmth and humour was his soul,
Driven in life through the power of fun.

Each smiling care took us all above,
Beyond the petty ways of our tired world:
Deep friendship, in joy, can never a faked,
For when fully lived it is all of our love.

So when writing your life, just think,
About those few who inspire us to be more:
Then take from that thought a soul’s believe
And with me praise life with one last drink.

Thanks for inspiring us all to live a happier life.

Fiona Fergus and Charlie - So very sorry to hear the sad news of Paddy’s passing - our deepest condolances

Frank and Monica

To Fiona, Fergus & Charlie

We have all lost a great man, I had the pleasure of being a friend and rugby colleague and he never let anybody down on and off the field

I will miss the man whom I first met In the 80 ‘s when he moved to Wilmslow.with Fiona where we spent many a great night

I’m Thinking of Fiona, Fergus and Charlie, I know you are all proud as Paddy was a great man and will be missed by all x

Dear Fiona, Fergus, Charlie and the whole Mulchrone family.
I’m truly saddened to hear that Paddy has passed away and send my deepest condolences. He was such a wonderful man with an infectious, warm smile and famously brilliant sense of humour that was guaranteed to brighten up your day. I am so grateful to have known him and will have him in my memories forever. Thinking of you all and sending my love.

Our sincere sympathy to the Mulchrone Family at this sad time.
John & Mary

Dear Fiona, Fergus, Charlie, Martin, Mike and all the family, word has only just reached me this evening that Paddy has gone. What a character he was! Like Vincent before him! I'm terribly sadenned by the news and my sincere condolences to you all. I'm sorry not to be with you today at the funeral but we'll toast his memory here In London. Slainte, Michael

To Fiona and family ,
Our deepest sympathies. So sorry to hear that Paddy is no longer with us.
It was wonderful to have know him .
All our love to you and the boys .

Dearest Paddy, a true Gentleman, a great character. Rest now. Much love to Fiona, Fergus and Charle ☘️❤️❤️❤️
From all of my Family.

Another friend has left us in Crookhaven and before his time. A man of great humour. Fiona, Fergus and Charlie you have my deepest sympathy.

Very sad news to hear. Great to have shared a few Guinness at the rugby with Paddy over the years. Absolute gent. Condolences to all the family.

Dear Fiona Ferg & Charlie
My deepest condolences on the loss of Patrick, one of the nicest men I ever met, I don’t think I can recall being in his company and him not smiling. I hope he is happy at the top of sunshine mountain, he certainly deserves to be.
With love

My deepest sympathy Fiona Ferg and Charlie
Don Daly

My heartfelt and deepest sympathies to Fiona, Ferg and Charlie

'We all die. The goal is not to live forever, but to create something that will.'

Paddy was quite simply, rugbyness personified. His beaming smile, his hearty welcome for one and all and his bonhomie define him as a towering gentleman, not only of his beloved Wilmslow Rugby Club but of God's greatest game.

Paddy's passing reminds us all that life is there to be delighted in and absorbed by, just as he did. I am proud to have numbered Paddy amongst my friends; he joins a mighty band of brothers in the Heaven XV who will play with Barbarian style and observe every nicety rugby has to offer, just as Paddy did always.

Sleep well old friend.

Very sorry to hear the news of Paddy's passing .
Sincere sympathy to the Mulchrone family at this difficult time
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Dear Fiona, Fergus and Charlie
Nadine and I were deeply saddened to hear that Paddy had passed away. As we sat down and reminisced about the many happy times we had with Paddy at Wilmslow Rugby Club the one thing we always talked about, apart from rugby was family, something he was always rightly very proud of.
It was a pleasure to have known such a kind and thoughtful Gentleman, we will miss him greatly.
Sending much love from the George Family to the Mulchrone Family xx

I first met Paddy as a cub reporter doing work experience on the Mirror, and even when I moved to the enemy (the Mail) he was always so kind and helpful, he really did take young reporters under his wing. I will remember him for his raucous laugh and naughty quips - even though he was a man mountain he had the heart of a teddy bear. He will be missed by so many, RIP Paddy.

Deepest sympathy to Fiona Fergus & Charlie on the passing of Paddy. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Martin & Loyola

I can only second all the sentiments expressed here particularly the use of the term gentleman, as in my eyes being called that is the highest compliment and never was it more deserved. Paddy went out of his way to welcome Jacqui into the club for which we were both extremely grateful.
He will be missed by all.
Our thoughts are with his family.
Daz and Jacqui

From all at Sale Sharks Supporters Club we would like to offer Fergus, Fiona and Charlie our heartfelt condolences at this sad time

Fiona, Fergus and Charlie,
My heartfelt condolences to you all at this very sad time.
As the old Irish proverb goes;
“A good laugh and long sleep are the two best cures for anything.”
Paddy provided to so, so many people the good laugh, the welcoming warm smile, the cheeky glint of mischief, the sage advice, the much needed baritone and the absolute joy and pleasure of being in his company.
He is now enjoying the long sleep.
Good Night God Bless Paddy.

My sincere sympathy to Fiona and Family at this sad time may paddy rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Paddy's passing. A great bloke, friend and influence to many, he will be missed. Our thoughts are with Fiona, Ferg and Charlie during this tough time.
Al & Karen McLennan

A very sad day indeed! A man who knew the sport inside and out, always a great man to chat with especially when at Wilmslow Rugby. Post match, he would give me great feedback, and provide me with food for thought about where there needed to be slight tweaks in your performance as a referee.
As a man of great rugby knowledge, you would also want to listen to him, reminiscing about the heydays of rugby wherever you encountered Paddy.
Rest easy big man, and I am sure you will be in great company up there!
My sincere condolences to the whole family, may he rest in peace!

My sincere condolences to Fiona, Fergus and Charlie on the sad passing of Paddy. He was a lovely man who I got to know whilst Fergus and Charlie played at Rotherham; he was so proud of his boys and always kindly sent me some photos from the games he attended. Heartbroken for you all. Rest in peace Paddy.

So sad to hear of Paddy's death. He was always such a delightful person to meet. RIP.

Very sad news. Always good to chat to on the touch line. Thoughts with and condolences to the whole family.

The word “Gentleman” is often used these days too often and in the wrong context! In this case there really has never been a more appropriate time to use it! Paddy you really were one in a million, you will be desperately missed by all especially Fiona, Fergus and Charlie! Rest in Peace my friend, you were a true Gent!!!! Love from all the Fiennes family. Xx

Absolutely gutted to hear such sad news. Paddy was a true rugby man who loved life and enjoyed everyone’s company. He was one of the many people down at Wilmslow Rugby Club who welcomed me with open arms and I will always be thankful for his kind and generous support. My condolences to Fiona, Ferg, Charlie and the whole Mulchrone family. Rugby has lost another true gentleman.

My sincere condolences. A witty man with a big heart! The family are in my thoughts!

It was always a pleasure to be in Paddy’s company he will be sadly missed.Fiona, Ferg and Charlie our condolences and thoughts are with you.

My deepest sympathy to Fiona, Fergus, Charlie and all the Mulchrone family. Paddy was a remarkable man, one always possed by a level of cheer and exuberance that few can achieve. It is hard to believe I will never hear him sing again.
He will be sorely missed

My deepest sympathy to Fiona, Fergus, Charlie and all the Mulchrone family. Paddy was a remarkable man, one always possed by a level of cheer and exuberance that few can achieve. It was a true pleasure to have known him, and it is hard to believe I will never hear him sing again.
He will be sorely missed.

Dear Fiona, Fergus and Charlie. My deepest condolences. It was a privilege to know Paddy and work with him for all those years at the Mirror. He was such a big-hearted, kind, caring and generous man, who was loved and admired by all his colleagues.Despite the tears I can’t help but smile when I remember him, with his glasses perched high on his forehead, doubled-up and roaring with laughter at some unprintable joke or comment in the office. His broad, warm grin as he held up an empty glass, gently reminding me it was my round, is a treasured memory from our many office nights out.Cheers Paddy. X. 

Sincere sympathy to Fiona and the Mulchrone family ,Paddy will be sadly missed. May he Rest In Peace.

Met his son Charlie in year 7 and been very close ever since, the Mulchrones are like a second family to me. Paddy was always a class act, kind and genuine. He had time for a chat and a laugh always , he will be sadly missed. True gentleman. RIP Big Pad x