Robin English

Robin was a dear friend and a colleague. She was a photojournalist who was very familiar face on demos and protests. Her heart and soul was in the march of progress for women’s rights, LGBTQI rights, workers rights and social movements. She was also very proudly a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

She lived many lives. It will come as no surprise that she had been a model. She’s so beautiful. She then raised her precious family of three boys.

Robin was intensely private and it was a real privilege to have become her friend. She was a real Southern gal, brought up in 60s/70s Georgia. She was aware of the racism and injustice and carried a passion for a more just world through out her life. She despised organised religion; paganism was more her thing.

I miss our long meandering conversations.
I'm so glad you to got to live through all our progressive changes here in Ireland. It meant so much to you. Especially the progress in women's rights.

Fly high dear Robin, may you rest in power.

Robin was a colleague and a dear friend. She worked as a photojournalist here in Ireland. She was a very familiar face on demos and protests. Her heart and soul was in the march of progress for women’s rights, LGBTQI rights, workers rights and social movements. She was also very proudly a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

She lived many lives. It will come as no surprise to those who met her that she had been a model. She was so beautiful. She then raised her precious family of three boys.

Robin was intensely private and it was a real privilege to have become her friend. She was a real Southern gal, brought up in 60/70s Georgia. She was aware of the racism and injustice and carried a passion for a more just world through out her life. She despised organised religion; paganism was more her thing.

I miss our long meandering conversations.
Fly high dear Robin, may you rest in power.

Robin was so loovely and captured so many events in Dublin. We were both camera people and often had some lovely chats. She really meant alot and gave so many issues and causes life through her vision. I really am going to miss her. She was a very special person. Marcus

Thinking of Robin's family & friends at this sad time. I met Robin several times & she shared many stories of her family and journeys in life.

I remember her well from various jobs around Dublin over the years. Robin was kind and gentle in nature and always got the best out whatever she was photographing. A warm and friendly person, which is not something that can be said often about photographers on assignment. I am very sorry to hear about her passing but it is nice to know she was well looked after towards the end. The streets of Dublin will miss her. Godspeed Robin.

Deeply saddened to hear of Robins Passing. Deepest Condolences to all Robins Family and Friends.

I first met Robin whilst protesting with Dublin Says No against Austerity.
Robin was always around to document our protests especially the Water Charges where many of hs struck up a friendship with her.

Rip Robin

Oh god, This is just awful news. Robin was always a shining lighthouse on many story days for many of us. In the early days of our marches robin would march alongside us while taking the most beautiful breathtaking pictures of people attending, She always managed to capture the emotion. We very rarely spoke more than a few words but when we had longer conversations my face would hurt from laughing. Robin also gave the most wonderful hugs you can ever imagine, I’ll miss robin and will always cherish the time we spent lauging and joking about the silly things. Thinking of all her family and friends at this time❤️

I first met Robin as she photographed the household charges and then property tax campaigns. She always had time to stop to chat and was always especially interested in the role of women in the social justice movement. Conversations with her were always interesting and warm. And she gave everyone that same level of interest and attention which I believe came through in her photographs. A warm, interesting, loving, compassionate human. My deepest condolences to family, friends, to all who loved her and will miss her presence. May you take refuge in the bosom of those who love you at this sad and tender time. RIP Robin.

I met Robin while shooting celebrities on the red carpets in Dublin. We became good friends and socialized quite often when I lived in Dublin. She was very proud of her kids and would always be telling us about this careers. When I had a son myself she very thankful would send me presents on his birthday even when I had moved away from Dublin. I was so shocked to hear of her passing and I’m just writing this message to let her family know she loved them even though she was estranged from them. It was all she talked about. Of course she was a brilliant campaigner for the less fortunate in Ireland too. She had a good heart and I loved all my conversations with her and her lovely accent.

So sad to hear of Robins passing.She would always have time for a quick chat in between taking shots at various protests...while our chats were short she always impressed me as being someone who cared and was committed to social justice. May she rest in peace.
John Douglas
Ex General Secretary Mandate Union

Many probably don't know that my mom first came to Ireland to visit me. In the fall of 2009 while I was volunteering for Simon Community in Cork City. It was my second trip to Ireland. Two things we always shared a love for Ireland, and a traveling spirit. We didn't always get along.. some times we did for a long time. It was a complicated thing, still mom you loved me and I loved you. You said you loved me on New Years and I you, I greatly regret never making my way back to Ireland. Mom you were a very expressive and awesome person. You accomplished a lot, and I am very proud of all your achievements. Mom you were artistic something you passed on to me and my young brother. I am so grateful that you were able to live out another dream later in life. I love you mom and I miss you already, I will see you again of that I have no doubt. "May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand".

So sorry to learn of Robin's passing. She was a very interesting lady and we had many long chats about life in general and her family in the U.S. She was a beautiful soul with a dazzling smile which drew people to her. I hadn't seen her for a few years and was unaware that she was ill ( COVID was to blame as we were all so restricted during that time).

Heartfelt condolences to all her family, she left an indefatigable imprint here in Ireland, and will be remembered fondly by the good friendships she made and by her strong sense of justice.

Rest in Peace Robin ❤️

There will always be a place in my heart for Robin, she taught me so much about life and love. I will never forget her kindest, compassion and humour. She was one of a kind and will be sorely missed by me and many others.

Robin was at many protests/ marches I attended down through the years, capturing wonderful images. Rain or shine she always had that beautiful smile. So sorry to hear of her passing, thinking of you all at this sad time.
Go well Robin.

Robin was such a lovely person. I first met her, and her camera, about 10 years ago through Right2Water. A true activist with a great talent Robin was always there, a real ‘water warrior’ as we campaigned for water rights armed with a smile and her support and warmth.

Later, as a cancer survivor, I met Robin as she began her own journey against that awful disease. We talked and walked while she could, and she was some fighter. It was my great honour to be well enough to hold her hand as she struggled with her diagnosis and the changes treatment brought early on. We shared old stories of our lives and pasts and we laughed too at some of the ridiculousness of it all.

Lovely Robin is at peace now and I’m glad at least that the pain has passed for her. But the awful sadness is that we have lost a true humanitarian and a dear person who cared deeply about justice and all those in need or under attack everywhere. It’s so sad.

Rest in Power Sister

My deepest condolences to Robin’s family.

So sorry to hear of Robin’s passing. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends. I would regularly meet and chat with Robin at the many anti-austerity protests in Dublin. As a coordinator of the Right2Water campaign, Robin was always there to document important events, including the visit of the Detroit Water Brigade. A wonderful photographer and a wonderful person. She’ll be missed deeply. RIP

I met Robin many times at events and found her to be a magnetic and bright person. We stayed in touch and I was glad to be able to help her with her beloved cat, Thackery, occasionally. I hope she is at peace now, she has left a beautiful legacy.

Very sorry to hear of Robin’s passing. Always enjoyed bumping into her at events and protests and having a chat. She cared deeply about many causes. She will be missed.

Saw Robin regularly on demonstrations, she was a consummate proffesional but more than that a lovely person. We had coffees together and talked about the world,sisterhood and social justice. The world will be a duller place without her..