Seán Medlar

Our deepest sympathies to Mrs Medlar and family.

Mr Medlar was one of those rare individuals whose influence and humanity stays with you long after the last time you've met. He was a terrific teacher and thoroughly decent gentleman who everyone respected. He made Gaeilge accessible to even the most reluctant students and his classes were never dreaded. He was also quite talented on the spoons!

A few years ago he met my parents while attending their respective medical appointments and the fact that he both recognised and had time to chat to them m so many years after my leaving Coolmine summed up the type of person that he was.

My Mum and I were very sorry to learn of his death. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere Condolences to Ann, Niamh and Aoife and all the family, i was saddened to hear of seans passing. Sean was a great neighbour and friend to us in Hazel Lawn. He taught me in Coolmine and also gave me grinds, he was a great teacher. I will remember fondly the meath games in Croke Park, he was a lovely man. May he rest in peace

Deepest condolences to you Aoife and your family. May Seán rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Medlars family. I had the privilege of having Mr Medlar as a substitute teacher during my time in Coolmine. Mr Medlar was an amazing teacher, a true inspiration to the Irish language! Truly so sorry to hear of his passing. Thinking of all the Medlar family xx

Niamh,
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. My sincerest condolences to you on the passing of your dad.
May he rest in peace.

Dear Aoife and family,

Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Seán rest in peace.

Mark and Clare

My sincere condolences to all of the Medlar family. I have fond memories of Mr Medlar's classes from my time in Coolmine Community School. He was a great Irish teacher and always had some great stories for the class.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing Aoife. Sincere condolences to you, Ann and Niamh. Seàn was always such a lovely, kind gentleman. You're all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

My deepest condolences to you Niamh and all your family on the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you all. X

Sincere sympathy to Ann, Niamh and Aoife on the sad passing of Seán, a beloved husband and father. May he rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Ann, Niamh and Aoife and your families on the death of Sean. We worked together in Coolmine for 30 years and he was the kindest, most considerate colleague one could wish for. A gentleman to his core. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in eternal peace.

Niamh, we are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you and all your family, you are all in our prayers xxx

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Sean. A gentleman. May he Rest in Peace

Aoife and family, so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember your dad well from my days in Coolmine, a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Medlar family. As a young teacher, I taught Irish with Seán in Coolmine. What a wonderful teacher and mentor he was. A true gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Mr Medler was an amazing teacher and a very kind man. We were extremely lucky to have had him in Coolmine. Thanks for all your support Sean, and sincere condolences to your family.

depest sympathy Ann ,Niamh, and Aoife on the sad passing of Sean may he rest in peace

Deepest sympathies to the Medlar family. I was a student of Mr. Medlar and he was the kindest, sweetest and most patient teacher. I only ever met him once since I left school (25 years ago) and had a lovely conversation with him. An absolute gentleman, one of the best.

Niamh,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father, may he rest in peace. Our deepest sympathies.

Sincere Sympathies to you Ann and family on the passing of Sean. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Sean Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to the Medlar family. Have so many warm memories of Seán when I was growing up in Castleknock Brook, was amazed by his ability at playing the spoons. Always a kind and generous man. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a ainm dílis!

Condolences to the wife and family of Seán. His parents Mr and Mrs Medler taught dancing and PE. I loved Tuesdays in Kilbride school because we had Mrs Medlar for Irish dancing and the h-aon, dó, trí. I have lovely memories of them both, like Seán (as in the homily online today) they too were respected as they showed respect.
Go n-déana Día trócaire ar aimn Seán.

Sincerest condolences ro the Medlar family on the sad passing of Seán, Paddy & Gaye

Sympathy to Niamh and Kevin and your extended family on the death of Sean.May he rest in peace.
Bernie Laura and Isla Donegal.

Sorry to hear of your dad’s death Niamh. Sincerest condolences to you and your family. May your dad Rest in Peace.

Ann, Niamh & Aoife. My deepest sympathies. Take care. E

My deepest condolences to Aoife on the passing of your beloved father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, David and all of your family at this very sad time.

Niamh, I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing. My deepest condolences to you, your mam, sister and to the rest of your family.
From Fiona (Ben’s mam)

I wasn’t a student of Mr Medlar nor did I know him personally but I know people that did and my god what a legacy to leave behind as being known as such a kind patient wonderful teacher I wish that could be said for most. I wish I’d had you as a teacher Mr Medlar. May in rest in internal peace xx

Deepest Sympathy to all of Sean’s Family. I remember Sean. He used to travel to Dublin with my Father many years ago. Also remember his Father & Mother teaching us Irish Dancing in Athboy. May Sean’s Gentle Soul R. I. P.

My deepest sympathies to Anne, Niamh,Aoife and families on the sad passing of Sean ,a valued Coolmine colleague , a devoted teacher and true friend. Gaeilgeoir den scoth a ba Sean. Leaba i measc na Naomh aige agus Suaimhneas Siorraí dó.

I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Mr Medlar's passing. I didn't have the good fortune of being a student in his classroom, but had the pleasure of getting to know him through Coláiste Gaeilge Cúil Mhín, and always enjoyed bumping into him around the school and once or twice in the years since. He was a huge part of the school community and had all the qualities of a wonderful teacher. He was encouraging, caring, passionate about all the elements of Irish culture and instilling that grá in the students of Coolmine. He also had a great sense of fun and a kind, kind heart. I will always remember him fondly and I'm thinking of his family and loved ones at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of his passing, lovely man and lovely happy teacher. Remember him from Coolmine. May he rest in peace.

Comhbhrón ó chroí to you Ann, Niamh and Aoife on the sad passing of Sean, I have so many great memories of my time teaching with Sean in Coolmine in the 70’s and the many events we organised together. Always a fear uasal with a great sense of humour. Go dtuga Dia solàs solas da anam uasal.

Our heartfelt condolences to you on the very sad passing of your dear husband, father, father-in-law and grandad. He was a true gentleman. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May he RIP.
Eileen and Pat

Deepest condolences to the Medlar family. Sean was a gentleman and a fantastic irish teacher who generated a love of the irish language amongst his students and into the next generation. May he rest in peace.

It was with great sadness that I learnt of Sean's passing. I extend sincere condolences to Ann, Niamh, Aoife and family. Sean's mother, Mrs Medlar, trained him well, no surprise then that Sean turned out to be such a kind, loving and respected man. Hazel Lawn will always remember Sean. May he rest in peace. Kay, Honor, Daragh and Sean

Tá an-bhrón orm a chloisint go bhfuil Seán imithe uainn. Déanaim comhbhrón ó chroí lena chlann uile as a bhás. Ba phribhléid mhór dom saothrú in éineacht leis uair amháin. Múinteoir iontach, cabhrach agus díograiseach ab ea é. I leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh sé anois. May he rest in peace in His Heavenly Home. John Macnamara.

Condolences to Ann, Niamh and Aoife on the sad passing of Sean. May Sean's soul rest in peace.

Dear Niamh, Ella and all your family. So sorry to hear about your dad/granddads passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. RIP

Heartfelt condolences to you Niamh and Kevin, Ella and Seán and to Ann, Aoife and the extended Medlar family on the passing of Seán. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Niamh I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I always remember him helping in your classroom the evening before your dip and thought what a wonderful supportive Dad. David remembers him fondly from Coolmine and always spoke so highly of him. Thinking of you, Aoife and your Mam x

Dear Ann and family I was sorry to read of Sean's passing on RIP. Sincere sympathy to all. May Sean's gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to all of Mr Medlar's family at this very sad time. I am really sorry to hear of his passing. He was such a lovely gentleman. He was a great and kind teacher and he had a great sense of humour, I have very fond memories of him. May he rest in peace.

Sending condolences and best wishes to The Medlar family. I have very fond memories of Mr Medlar in Coolmine (1980-85). He was someone we trusted and felt we could go to; a firm but fair teacher. He'll be greatly missed but he's left great memories behind for so many.

RIP Mr Medlar.

Sincere sympathies to Mr. Medlars family and friends. Very fond memories of Mr. Medlar back in Coolmine in the 80’s and in particular a very memorable school tour. No doubt he will be very sadly missed but has left a legacy of joy and knowledge to comfort his family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ann, Niamh and Aoife on the profound loss of Sean, a beloved husband and father.

Sean was a colleague of mine for many years in Coolmine Community School. He was an excellent teacher and his love of the Irish language was evident to all. It would be difficult to exaggerate the enormous contribution Sean made to the the teaching profession in general, and to Coolmine in particular. He brought with him a wealth of knowledge, experience, sensitivity, common sense and wisdom.
When I started teaching in Coolmine I was lucky that my classroom was opposite his office. Sean was always there for me for advice and indeed his mentorship assisted me greatly.Apart from all this he was a very entertaining man, and I really enjoyed meeting him on social occasions.

May Sean rest in peace.

Tommy Ryan and Alice Ryan

So sorry to learn of Seans passing , sincerest sympathies to his wife ,daughters, grandchildren and extended family from a former pupil of Coolmine Community School 1972 - 1977 , may he RIP 🙏

Aoife, my deepest condolences on the passing of your father. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Fionnghuala.

Sincere condolences to you, Aoife and to your family on the passing of your father. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Deepest condolences to the Medlar family. Mr Medlar was a kind and wonderful teacher while I was at Coolmine. May he rest in peace.

Reading the previous condolences, there is no doubt but Seán was a gentleman , scholar and a mighty teacher. May the lovely man rest in peace.

Jim, Mary, Donal, Leah and Emma.

Deepest condolences to you Aoife and the Medlar family. May your Dad rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the family on the passing of Mr Medlar, he was a kind generous teacher in my time at Coolmine and may he Rest In Peace

Sincere sympathy to Seán's family on your loss. Seán was a wonderful colleague and teacher.

Our deepest sympathy to Ann, Niamh, Aoife, grandchildren, sons- in-law & extended family on the sad passing of your beloved Seán. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Ann Naoimh and Aoife on the death of their dear husband and father Sean RIP
Sean came to my house for many many years helping my three children with Irish
He was a real gentleman and a great lover of Irish language
He loved tea and cake which I always had for him

Sincere Sympathies to Ann, Niamh and Aoife on the death of Seán. Seán was a pleasure to work with in Coolmine. A wonderful teacher and very supportive of the school. Seán loved teaching and was good enough to return to Coolmine following retirement when the school needed him. With sincere gratitude for a great colleague and teacher. May the lovely man rest in peace.

Condolences to Aoife and all the Medlar family on the death of your Dad. May he rest in peace.

We were so sad to hear of Sean’s passing . Deepest sympathy to you Ann ,Aoife and Niamh and to his grandchildren neighbours and friends .Sean was a wonderful person he was kind gentle and most of all he was a reliable true friend . We knew him for 49 yrs . He visited us with Ann when we returned to Castlebar from Dublin It was always a delight to see you both . Rest in peace Sean you will be missed deeply .