Paul Deegan

Dear Yvonne, Sarah and Timothy. We are all so sad to hear of Paul’s passing. We all have fond memories of Paul from the times we lived in Phibsborough. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
With sincerest condolences from the Cousier family: Helen, Paul, Sharon, Nicola and Lisa.❤️

Dear Yvonne and family.
All the family in New Zealand send their love to you at this very sad time.
Paul was a very talented and delightful man.
I am thrilled I got to meet you both. X ☘

I am very sorry to hear this sad news. Paul was an exceptional man and a superb vocal coach and teacher. It is nearly years since he used to come to us in Galway and teach local students. I used accompany them. He used stay with us and I got to know him and talk with him about all things musical into the wee small hours. I was 17 years old then but I have kept and used a lot if what he gave me in those years ever since. He was an exceptional man. On my own and my mother's behalf, I offer you our sincerest condolences. It was a life well spent, may Paul rest in the arms of the angels. ❤

Yvonne,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time.

My deepest condolences to Paul’s family. I have many happy memories of my life as a part time student at RIAM with Paul. He was the first voice teacher who identified that I was a mezzo and not a soprano., thus making my endeavours as a singer , that much more successful.

Our Sincerest condolences to you and your families

Sincere4 condolences to yvonne, Sarah and Timo6 on the death of pa8. Paul was a godfather to my son David, he had an infectious smile, a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.RIP

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing RIP. I have great memories of Paul in St Louis Musical Society- they were great times

Yvonne, Sarah and Timothy We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Paul and would like you to know you our in our thoughts and prayers at this time

I'm very sorry to hear this news. Paul made such a contribution to the world of music and singing in Dublin. As a student in the RIAM many years ago, I played in the orchestra for Così fan tutte which Paul conducted. It was my first time to be involved in an opera, and it was a wonderful experience. It certainly inspired me on my own musical journey. I know that Paul inspired many other people also. My sympathies to all his family and friends.

Very sad to hear of Paul's passing. He was a most wonderful teacher and guide. He will be missed by many.

All of us at Phizzfest were deeply saddened this morning to learn of Paul's passing. His energy and enthusiasm were an inspiration to us. Sincere condolences to Yvonne and family.

My sincere condolences on Paul’s untimely & way too early passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul on a number of occasions, by and large at events that involved my brother, Declan, whom Paul was not just a Mentor & Tutor, but also his friend. Declan sought counsel from Paul on occasions, & received support and advice & took him under his wing to ensure that He achieved the undoubted potential we all knew he had. I feel your pain at this very sad & difficult time, & hope that you all take solace in fact that your husband, father & very dear friend, was a wonderful soul, who touched the hearts of many, & will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace Paul, & no doubt you will have that Big Choir in the Sky buzzing in no time.

Sincere sympathy on your loss
( Formerly of Avondale)

To Yvonne, Sarah and Timothy I offer you my sincere condolences. I am privileged and honoured to have spent the last three years in DAS Choir under Paul’s tutelage, I learned so much from him and enjoyed our Tuesday night rehearsals when the worries of our world were forgotten. He brought out the best in us and leaves a great legacy. We will miss him!

Sending our sincerest condolences to all of you on the passing of Uncle Paul. Thinking of u all at this very sad time.

I was so saddened to hear of Paul's death. He was my first singing teacher and was one of the most enthusiastic and enthusing people I ever met. What a wonderful person, always so generous with his time and energy.
We're thinking of all of your family and of Paul.

Yvonne, Timothy and Sarah I'm truly sorry to hear the news of Paul's passing. He was a wonderful husband and father. I've many fond memories of him from all the times I visited growing up and since. Sincerest sympathy from everyone here and if there's anything you need let me know.

Yvonne,you won't know me, but can I say that this was a great team performance by you and Paul . I very much doubt if he would have retained such a high level of zest for life without your backing and care.Our loss is nothing compared to yours.You were both lucky in love it seems to me.Thank you for rowing with the unusual world of a musical maestro that we enjoyed so much.I hope the great memories of Paul will keep you going in the times ahead. RIP Lovely man.

Dear Yvonne
We are very sorry to hear of Paul's death.
Just because you can't hear the music does not mean he is no longer singings.
Deepest sympathy.

Deepest condolences on the passing of a true gentleman. Thoughts and prayers. Paul instilled a great love of music in our son Shane which we will always treasure. Thank you Paul. Rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to you Yvonne, Sarah, Timothy and family. I owe so much to Paul. He introduced me to a world of music that I've taken with me throughout my life. There are so many friends I've met and experiences and opportunities I've had that I attribute to Paul. He is greatly missed. Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

My sincere sympathy too Yvonne and family. May Paul rest in peace.

Our sincere condolences to Dermot and the family on the death of Paul. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to the Deegan family. Paul was the Choir Director of Belvedere College Choir when I joined the staff in 1998 and I was always struck by his love for melody, for musicianship, and for teaching. May he rest in peace.

So very sorry to hear re Paul. Thinking of you all so much. We have very fond memories of the times we met up for New Years parties at Longwood Avenue.

Yvonne, Sarah and Timothy, thinking of you all at this very sad time of Paul's passing. He is a true treasure lost to us all who always showed passion, energy and a love of life and music to us all.
Rest in Peace Paul with the chorus of Angels x

Yvonne Sarah and Timothy.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved husband and father Paul. May he RIP

Dear Yvonne,
My sincere condolences to you, Sarah and Timothy at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paul always amazed us in the choir with his boundless energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge. He always managed to bring out the best in us and when he led us in a performance it was just magical. Our loss is devastating.
Thank you Yvonne Sarah and Tim for sharing Paul with us every Tuesday night. We will miss him so much

I am so very sorry another family is suffering at this sad and lonely time. There are no words

To Yvonne, Sarah and Timothy, so sorry for your huge loss. Paul has left a huge legacy behind and will never be forgotten. A great neighbour and a true gentleman. I remember the many New Years Eves at midnight when the neighbours would come out of their houses and greet each other and shake hands. Paul always made his way down Monck Place to shake my parents and my hand. A lovely man..Rest in Peace.

I’m so terribly sorry to hear of Paul’s death, Yvonne. Way back when, he was one of the few at RIAM who truly appreciated and supported me. During my decades in Dublin, we often encountered each other and had opportunities to enjoy each other’s company. Know that Paul’s legacy lives on and will never be forgotten. My prayers to the family, and the extended family of singers Paul mentored.
Ar dheis Dé go raimh a anam.

Incredibly sad to hear of Paul’s passing and condolences to all that new him, not least his family.

I had the pleasure of learning and singing alto to bass under Paul for 6 years in Belvedere when he conducted the College choir there and put on some amazing shows at the school and all around the country, winning many prizes along the way.

His arrangements were always brilliant. He was a musical inspiration to so many people in so many ways, and I will always remember his genius, patience and dedication.

RIP Paul, speed your journey

Sincere sympathy to Yvonne and family. I have such wonderful memories of after show and St. Stephens night parties at home in Garville Ave. Paul will be sadly missed.

I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Paul’s passing. I was very honoured and lucky to have studied singing with Paul for many years. He also sang at our wedding ceremony almost thirty five years ago which was very special. He was a true gentleman. May he rest in peace. Orla (Brioscú) Kelly

So sorry to hear of Paul's death. We have such fond memories of him from our days in St. Louis' Musical Society.

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I knew him as a member of the Belvedere choir and the school's production of West Side Story. He was a gent. He enabled me and many others to do things they never thought they could and was part of the fabric of a school community that has endured long after we graduated. He'll be sorely missed.

Our sympathy to all Paul's family at this very sad time. He gave us such wonderful music & was a marvellous person. Glasnevin musical society have particular fond memories of Lilac Time

I am heartbroken to hear of Paul Deegans passing. I had the privilege of being a past menber of DAS. Every rehearsal was like a masterclass I learnt so much from him, he indeed was a true master of his field. He was one of a kind and a true gentleman.My deepest sympathy goes to his family, friends and choir members.

So very deepest condolences to the family of Paul Deegan!! I cannot express what an absolute PLEASURE it was to work with Paul over all these years: Never in a negative mood, ALWAYS upbeat. Paul had a huge trick box at hand, that solved nearly any performance issue. As already stated below, he was a GENTLE man and a GENTLEMAN. (SO VERY SORRY not to be able to sing for him at his funeral.)
May Paul rest in peace!!

So so sorry to hear of Paul’s death.All of our memories are pleasant ones.He will be sadly missed by all.God Bless

Dear Yvonne and Family
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Paul was a true gentleman and a great friend to so many.
He will be dearly missed at all family celebrations.
We are all thinking of you.

Yvonne, Sarah and Timothy, Paul was an incredibly knowledgeable teacher and wonderful conductor. . His wit, character and communication skills could never be forgotten. It was a privilege to sing under his tutelage. His passing has left a massive vacuum within our Choir. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Deepest condolences to you Yvonne, Sarah, Timothy and Family. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Paul over the years in the RIAM. Always so upbeat and helpful to all. A gentle man and a gentleman. Thinking of you all at this sad and unusual time. So sorry not to be able to attend his funeral but will be thinking of you all. May Paul rest in peace

Dearest Yvonne, Sarah, Timothy and family, I offer all of you my sincerest sympathies at this saddest of times. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul was not only a singing teacher but also a mentor and friend. Through his musicianship, humour and respect for each individual singer that entered his doors, he has guided many a life, talent and wavering soul. I shall always cherish the encouragement and assistance Paul offered freely and often. His positive nurturing influence on my career was undoubted and heartfelt. He will be deeply missed by everyone who met him.

Thank you, Paul.

Our deepest sympathies to Sarah and the whole family.

So very sorry to hear of Paul's death, a true gentleman. He will be so greatly missed in the Church Choir not only for his wonderful musicianship but encouragement to all of us in our efforts on a Sunday morning. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My condolences to Paul's family at this tragic time. I was a member of Dublin Corporation Choir for many years with Paul as our musical director. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

To Sarah & family, I'm so sorry for what you're going through. It's a tough time in the best of circumstances, not to mind at this time. Sincere condolences.

I was so sad to hear the news about Paul’s passing. He was my singing teacher for many years and had a profound effect on me, particularly through his work at the RIAM Opera Program where he pushed us to achieve feats we couldn’t imagine. I am now a professional singer and a teacher myself. I hope I can have the positive effect on lives that he had. May he rest in peace.

Heartfelt sympathy to Yvonne and family. From former members of St. Audoen's choir (High St). We will never forget you Paul especially when we sing your beautiful Mass in D Minor, which we sang just two weeks ago. May you rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to all the family . True gentleman . Honoured and blessed to have him as my singing teacher and mentor
Rest in peace

Dearest Yvonne,
I am sorry for your tremendous loss but I have been forever enriched by time spent with you and Paul having coffee and chats in your garden. Paul’s giggle and smile were the best.
May he rest in peace.
Áine Tyers

As a colleague of Sarah's - I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of all the family at this difficult time.

To Sarah and family,
Our sincere condolences to you all - you are in our thoughts during this very difficult time.
Rachael and the team at SAP.

Very sad to hear the news of Paul's passing. He was a gentleman and a legend in his own time. Deepest condolences to Sarah, Yvonne and Timothy.

My deepest sympathies to Sarah and family on Mr. Deegan's passing. Such a sad turn of events. Rest in peace.

Hi Sarah and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and send sincere condolences to you at this very difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Emma, Brendan and Julia

This is such sad news and my heart goes out to you, Yvonne, Sarah and Timothy, in your great loss. Paul was a good man. He was a gifted musician and teacher whose care of his students went far beyond their voice. He was most generous in sharing his expertise and his vast knowledge. He joked about being old: Paul never grew old. He remained energetic and enthusiastic; he was great company and he retained his sense of humour. Later on there will be an opportunity to celebrate Paul's immense contribution to music in this country and beyond. May he rest in peace.