Seóirse Bodley

I have only now learned the sad news of Seóirse’s death and I offer my sincere condolences to Blánaid, Evelyn and the Bodley family at this difficult time.

Remembering Dr. Bodley's wry humour, his musical insights, and his total dedication in UCD music classes. Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas siorai do.

Do Sheóirse:

Is ceol tú féin,
is ceol tú féin,
is ceol tú féin i gcónaí!
(As Siansa 3 a ceolchasadh sa Cheoláras Náisiúnta, Meán Fómhair 1981)
Chan mé sa chór an oíche sin.

Tá tú leis an gcór neamhaí anois agus ní bheidh do leithéid ann arís.

I write to offer my deepest sympathies to Lorraine and all Seóirse’s family and to express my regret at not being present at the funeral ceremony on Saturday, November 25th.

I have known Seóirse since my student days and was privileged to work with him for many years in UCD where he was a loyal and supportive colleague. His musical legacy is an extremely valuable contribution to Ireland’s cultural heritage and it will ensure that Seóirse will be remembered and cherished by future generations.

May he rest in peace.

Máire Egan-Buffet

Please accept my sincere condolences Lorraine on the passing of Professor Bodley. Go ndéana Dia grásta ar a anam.

It was with deep sorrow that I learned of Saoirse's passing. I wish to extend my condolences to Lorraine and all the Bodley family. It was a privilege to have been his colleague and friend in UCD. His knowledge of the arts was breath-taking. He shared it willing and with the serenity that marked his personality. A great Artist and a true Gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to blánaid on the passing of your father. Rip

Our deepest sympathy to Blánaid and the Bodley family on the sad passing of Seóirse.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Blánaid, Evelyn agus Rónán,
Comhbhrón ó chroí ort as bás do Seoirse agus is trua liom do chás. Tá tú i mo smaointe. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Deepest sympathies to Lorraine and families on the passing of Seóirse.
He was a wonderful composer and conductor. I had the privilege of being a music student of Seóirse's in UCD. He was instrumental in introducing me both to Traditional Irish music and to the music of the European Avant Garde. On a personal level, he always gave me great advice and encouragement which kept me going while pursuing the thorny path of musical composition. As a 'northside Dub,' I loved talking to him about Joyce's Ulysses and we had many a laugh discussing the old days and history of Drumcondra and Phibsborough. I have no doubt that his musical legacy will live on and resonate for a long time to come. Ceol na n-aingeal go gcloise sé anois. Le gach dea ghúi, Michéal.
'See everything through music -
those chords yet to resound
in you, swim like fish
in all the rivers of the world.
You love their playful surge,
their shadows flickering deep within you.'

From The Composer by Susan Connolly. Dedalus Press 1993.

Seoirse Bodley was both personally and musically the most notable Irish composer of his day. He moved fearlessly across a range of genres from traditional Irish music to the avantgarde and has left his legacy for the future as an incomparable Irish composer. His constant presence will be sadly missed.

May God rest him, and thank him for his musical additions to the Mass.
Seóirse introduced me to classical music recitals, as a young teenager, and, as we sat beside one another in Coláisde Mhuire, we shared a mutual dislike of Milton, the poet.
May I offer my sympathy to his whole family. He must have been easy to love

My deepest sympathies to Lorraine and family on the passing of Professor Bodley. I had the good fortune to be a student during his time at UCD. He was kind, encouraging and patient.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincerest sympathies to Lorraine and families on the passing of your beloved, Seóirse.
A true gentleman with an engaging and winning sense of humour, and an outstanding composer, lecturer, researcher and conductor, his legacy will live on for a long time to come.
Ceol na n-aingeal go gcloise sé anois agus gura móide teaghlach Dé a anam uasal.

Sending my sincerest condolences to Lorraine, Seóirse's children, extended family and friends.
Seóirse was a brilliant musician and fantastic teacher but his good sense of humour and incredible kindness is what I will always remember and be most grateful for. May he rest well now and watch over you all.

My condolence on the death of Seóirse. I was a former colleague in the Department of History UCD.

My deepest sympathies to Lorraine, and to her and Seóirse's families, on your loss. Seóirse is fondly remembered by many, and his art lives on.

May Seóirse's gentle soul rest in peace. Deepest condolences to Lorraine and family during this difficult time.

My sincere condolences to Lorraine, Bláthnaid and all the family on the passing of Seóirse. Eithne Graham-White.

Our sincere condolences to Lorraine, Bláthnaid and all of Seóirse’s family and friends at this sad time. I will miss him and his infectious smile dearly. May he rest in peace x

My deepest sympathy to the Bodley family on the sad passing of Seoirse. I have great memories of Professor Bodley from UCD when studying there many years ago. Thank you for all your work and thank you for the music Sir. Rest in Peace

My deepest sympathies to Lorraine and family.

To all of Seoirse's family my sincere condolences on your loss. Seoirse was a lovely gentle man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The last time we spoke we both agreed that if you do not have music in your life, then you are poor no matter how much material wealth you may have. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé

Sincere sympathies to Seóirse’s family on his passing. Seóirse was a a wonderful gentleman. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Lorraine and family. I remember him as a caring lecturer, kind man and passionate composer. Requiescat in pace.

Our sympathies to Seóirse's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Brendan McLoughlin and Leonie Clarke
The Cloisters
Blackrock

I had the pleasure and privilege of being a music student of Seóirse's in UCD many, many years ago. So many wonderful memories. He was a thorough gentleman and a gentle man. I am deeply saddened by his passing and offer my sincere condolences to his bereaved family. May he Rest in Peace.