Patrick (Paddy) DOYLE

My dear and cherished friend Paddy. I will miss you forever, you were a shining bright star, always positive. My sincere condolences to the Doyle family for your loss.
I will miss our chats and banter. Rest in Peace Paddy, my brave friend x

We were always delighted to meet with Paddy on the many family occasions over the years with Gillian & Niall. Brian also enjoyed meeting up with Paddy to watch a match and enjoy a few pints in Citywest. Things will never be the same without him. He is an inspiration. Rest in peace

In loving memory of our dear friend paddy who sadly left us 4 weeks ago yesterday, we met paddy when his son Niall became boyfriend to our daughter Gillian , Just as it was love at first sight for them so it was for us with paddy, we loved him from the time we met and not only him but Eileen and all their lovely family , four weeks now and not a day that his name hasn’t been mentioned in our home, we know he is at rest but that doesn’t stop us missing him , our family gatherings will never be the same again , bless you paddy you were one of the best,

Sorry to hear of Paddy's death. I have very many fond memories of our time in the lab in CIE. He was always able to stop the traffic for me in O'Connell St, as we dashed for the 13 bus !!! May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences to Eileen and family.

Sincere condolances to the Doyle family on Paddy's death. I too was in Cappagh with Paddy in 1966. I remember his kindness to me after my own operation plus his great sense of fun. He was a true warrior. May he rest in peace.

Eileen & Family, I am so sorry to hear that Paddy has died. He was such a wonderful human being. He was great company and a pleasure to work with in UCD Blackrock in the mid 90s. He will be missed and remembered by so many. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family.

Very sorry to read about Paddy's death in the paper. I knew and worked with him for many years in the laboratory in CIE Inchicore in the 80s Full of life and fun always. Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family.

Sincere condolences to the Doyle Family on the passing of Paddy, We visited him years ago in Inchicore with my brother Harold. It was an enlightening and entertaining evening .He left a Lasting impression with his vitality for life .
May he rest in peace.

It was with great sadness I learned of the death of Paddy I did not know him personally But having read his book many years ago it left a lasting impression on me I admired his courage and his outlook on life. a May he rest in peace. My sympathy to his family

Eileen, it was with great sadness that I learned of Paddy's passing. My sincere condolence to you and the family. Such fond memories of him during our time together in the lab at CIE and the times spent with you and him and the gang at the Beechwood flat ..... and the apple cakes !!! Much love to you and the family. Dave

Dear Eileen, Shane, Niall and Ronan. My deepest condolences on the passing of Paddy. As a small boy I was always enthralled by Paddy, and have great memories of life with him in Woodstock Gardens. I also recall reading the God Squad in one sitting following the launch. It is a book I will always keep close. In more recent years my own young son was similarly enthralled, in particular when racing Paddy in a car park out Saggart way. I will also always cherish Paddy's wonderful words at the memorial gathering in 2011 for my mother, Yvonne. He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts are with you all. Ivar, Marnie and Ivar Will.

My sincere sympathy to Eileen and family on the sad passing of Paddy RIP. I have very happy memories of my meetings with Paddy while working in the bank in Crumlin Shopping Centre in the late 80’s and the launch of his book The God Squad. He had a great sense of humour and Eileen you were always by his side. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and Family on your very sad loss.

Deepest Sympathy to Paddy's Family..Paddy Was a Beautiful Person..May He Rest in Peace..

Eileen and family, I was privileged to know Paddy in Synge Street school. He was kind enough to mention the lads he met there in the early 70s in his wonderful book. Paddy gave us a greater understanding of the abilities of disabled people. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dïlis.

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Paddy. I first met Paddy when he engaged us to replace windows in his home in Inchicore. I loved his sense of humor and wit. He knew my sister Joan (RIP) who was in rehab and spent many of her years in hospital in Kilkenny. I read his book The God Squad which was a tough read. Meeting Paddy made me a better more tolerant person. May he rest in eternal peace !

A witty, intelligent and kind man. It has been a pleasure and privilege to have known Paddy.

A witty, intelligent and kind man. It has been a pleasure and privilege to have known Paddy. My sincerest sympathies.

Sorry to hear of Paddy's passing An unforgettable character whom I'm sure will be dearly missed by all Our condolences to Eileen and family
Edel & Shena Ardagh, Co Longford

To the Doyle family, please accept my most sincere condolences on the loss of Paddy. It was a true privilege to have worked alongside him on a project some years ago. His intelligence, integrity and fierce wit remain an inspiration.
RIP

Dear Eileen & family so sad to hear about Paddy, our wonderful neighbours from St George’s Vilas, your home always had a welcome door open, with a scéal or two.
thinking of you all.
Kay, John & Séamus
Sydney Australia

A brave man who always fought for what he believed in!
My dear friend Paddy! What wonderful memories of the magic moments I spent with you and Phil Casey while sharing the mews in Beechwood Avenue, Ranelagh. The fun we had then, continually shedding tears of laughter, will stay with me forever. Thank you for sharing with me some of the happiest moments of my life! It is a pleasure and a privilege to have known you and to have shared so many wonderful times with you.
Eileen, Shane, Niall and Ronan, my deepest sympathy and warm hugs from me! I'm sure you will have marvellous memories to share for the rest of your lives.

So sorry to hear of Paddy's death. I still remember the impact his interview on the Late Late Show had on me, he was the first man to open the disgusting can of worms that was lreland at the time

Eileen and family so so sorry for your loss what a wonderful
person Paddy was fond memories of you both 63 Lower Beechwood Avenue in 1970s

Dear Eileen & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. We have such great family memories with Paddy, he will be missed.
Much love,
Siobhán & Michael

My deepest sympathy on Paddy,s death,I didn't know him but I read the God Squad and I have never forgotten how brave he was and the effect it had on my own life,may he rest in peace.

Eileen and family. So sorry to hear the sad news of Paddy's passing. He was a very interesting man with lots of stories to tell. I will miss our chats and his wicked sense of humour. My condolences to you all x

Sincere sympathy to family and friends on your great loss.. Rest in peace Paddy.

So sorry to hear of Paddy’s passing. Condolences to Eileen and family.

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family on the passing of Paddy. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of the lovely Paddy.

Sending our condolences from 3 St Georges Villas.

I was lucky enough to have met Paddy in Leaving Cert class between 1969 and 1971 in Synge Street CBS. What a wicked sense of humour. Whether winding up a teacher or bringing his wheelchair to a dance only to be thrown out. He always managed a smile for his adversaries!

So sorry Eileen to hear of Paddy's passing May he Rest In Peace From Audrey and all the staff in St Vincents Hospital

Dear Eileen, I will always remember your great hospitality at your home in Inchicore where myseself an d Paddy stated a conversation that led to many memorable adventures. Paddy was of course fearless but he also had a great gift of story telling and a wicked humour that brought people into the conversation. His generosity of spirit was matched by an equal distain for the trappings of power, especially of the pompous kind. His rogue voice will be greatly missed.

My sincere sympathy to Eileen and family on your loss.

So very sorry. Eileen to hear the sad news, I have such great memories of Ranelagh and later, with yourself, Paddy and Phillip (Casey). A great Irishman, his legacy is that he shaped the world for the better.

Eileen and family,
We are all so sorry to hear of Paddy’s passing. My childhood memories are all the richer for his vibrant presence, laughter music and awakened conversations. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time
My sincere condolences,
Maria, Edmonton, Alberta , Canada

I am sorry to hear the news that one of my good friends has gone home,
He was a friend to one and all.
Eileen Shane Niall and Ronan you had a Husband /Father who was proud
of one and all May he rest in peace. We had some good time's. Harold

Deepest sympathy to Paddy’s family on their great loss. I got to know him in the early 2000s when I worked for the Commission . I remember him as full of life and enthusiasm, a man who always spoke his truth and had a great sense of fun. Rest In Peace Paddy.

Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family. Francie O'Connor and Maire Hunt,Sligo

Our sincere sympathies to Ann & family on your very sad loss, Áine, Denis & family.

I was very saddened to hear of the death of my dear friend Paddy. Condolence to all his family at this sad time. We were communicating right up to mid to late September and I once worked with him in Rosyln Park. He was a great support to me and he classed me as a trusted friend. I am honoured to think i may have been. Rest in Peace Paddy, you will be so badly missed by so many.

Sincere condolences to Paddy.s family i got to know Paddy when i worked in the health centre in Rathcoole & had many a great chat & laugh on the phone as well may his gentle soul rest in peace

As life guard at John of Gods swimming pool, Islandbridge a long time ago, spent lots of time helping Paddy to relax and enjoy the water. R.I.P. Paddy

So sorry to hear of Paddy's death. My sincere condolences to Eileen and family.

Shane, Deepest Sympathy to yourself and your family on Paddy’s sad passing.

John and Terry Mc Monagle

Dear Eileen, Sorry to her about your loss of your partner Paddy.

He was a character and I found him always interesting to work with on his various projects dealing with the exploitation of many Irish children and indeed their families.

Kind regards,
From all at Connect.ie

Eileen, so sorry to hear of Paddy's passing. Thinking of you and the family in this very sad time. Tim & I have fond memories of times we spent together in Baltinglass with you both. RIP Paddy

Dear Eileen, Shane, Niall, and Ronan: Eamonn and I were deeply sorry to hear of Paddy's death.
We both have such fond memories of him: Eamonn, in particular, from the few days we all spent away together, but also from our visits to each others' homes.
I deeply appreciate all the times he visited my school and students and opened their eyes in his humorous, generous way, so that they could see all the challenges faced by people with a disability.
And the fun we'd have over a few drinks afterwards is, and always will be, unforgettable.
He was irrepressible. And his writing was an authentic, compelling, and necessary voice in Ireland - particularly at the time of The God Squad's publication.
Our deepest condolences to you all, and to Paddy's sister, Ann.
Love from Catherine and Eamonn

Sincere sympathy to the Doyle family on the loss of Paddy. Much loved husband, father and grandad.
Thinking of you all at this time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Rebecca, Kevin, Sarah & Niamh McGeough

So sorry for your loss Niall. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

I would just like to say about my good friend paddy how was the most amazing man i ever had the privilege to know he great passion for life and also thought about the other person i will never forget you paddy it was a pleasure to have known you and i hope where evar you are you are fighting the good fight god bless you R I P .

Ronan and Jo, thinking of you at this sad time. Condolences to you and the rest of your family

We are incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Paddy. He was the great man for the stories & the craic, we shall miss him dearly. Our sincere condolences to Eileen & the family.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dīlis.

Eileen, just a short note to say how very sad I was to hear about the passing of Paddy. Every time I drive into Westwinds, I chuckle at the memory of our happy meetings and the good humoured slagging from Paddy that would always ensue.
Paddy always managed to cheer me up and my regret was always the fact I was rushing off to some other appointment.
Eileen take care and condolences to the lads...

My deepest sympathy to the Doyle family on the loss of your lovable and lion-hearted Paddy

To Eileen, Shane, Niall and Ronan, my thoughts and sympathies to you and all the Doyle family during this very sad time. May Paddy Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolence to Eileen and family. Paddy during his period writing the God Squad opened my mind to the true meaning of social justice. He made a difference and will be fondly remembered.

To Eileen and family and to Anne (Paddy's sister)
Paddy is a man I shall never forget. He was a man who knew his mind and worked hard to achieve his aims and objectives whether they be for others or for his own life.A man of courage and strength and full of laughter too. Enjoy the journey Paddy.