Sr. Ethna SWAN O.P.

Sincere sympathy to the Dominican Community and Des, Kevin, and the Swan family on the sad passing of Sr. Ethna. Peadar Crowley and I had the great privilege of visiting her in Santa Sabina last October. She was in great form on that occasion and was so looking forward to her 100th birthday. Ethna was a member of ISPA (International School Psychology Association) for many years and together with her great friend the late Saradha Supramaniam graced many conferences by her attendance and active participation. She will be sadly missed by all her friends in ISPA.

My sincere sympathy to all of Sr Ethna’s family, fellow sisters and friends. She provided me with supervision while I was training in UCD and afterwards. I found her to be a very kind, gentle person who was very committed to her work. I greatly valued and appreciated her guidance, her kindness and her support. May she rest in peace.

I want to offer my deepest condolences to the Swan family and the Dominican community on the passing of Sr. Ethna. I got to know Sr. Ethna when I studied psychology in UCD as a mature student. Although she was retired, she offered to do a course in educational testing with a small group of students. She was an extraordinary teacher who explained complex ideas lucidly. She was such a kind and generous person. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis

May Sr Ethna Swan enjoy the richly deserved rewards of Heaven. RIP

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam.

Condolences to Sr. Ethna’s family and her extended Dominican family. She was a lovely woman who I will remember with great fondness.

My sincere smypathy to the Swan family and the Dominican Sisters on the death of Sr. Ethna. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. It was with great sadness that l heard of Sr. Ethna's passing during the week. She was such a lovely, knowledgeable, intelligent, good humoured, modest and generous person. I will always be especially grateful to Sr. Ethna for her expert professional supervision when l finished the MAEP in UCD. She was always so kind and gentle.
May she rest in peace.

I was deeply saddened to learn today of the death of my much valued former colleague Ethne Swan. Her contribution to the work of the Psychological Society of Ireland (P.S.I.) has been enormous. As Chair of the Diploma Management Committee she was tireless in her dedication to duty, where she showed a caring and committed attitude to all with whom she worked. Sincere condolences to Desmond and the family circle

I was saddened to hear of Sr. Ethna's passing. She supervised my Master's thesis in Educational Psychology many years ago and we stayed in contact ever since. Her teaching style was to affirm, encourage, explore and suggest in a quiet, understated way. She was a superb role model and her contribution to the development of educational psychology in Ireland was immense. I was privileged to know such a kind, erudite, wise and wonderful woman. I will remember her with affection and gratitude.
My sincere condolences to her brother Desmond, the extended Swan family and her Dominican Sisters in Sion Hill and in Santa Sabina Nursing Home.

Glor na nAingeal go gcloisfidh si.
Solas na bhFlaitheas go bhfeicfidh si.

My sincere sympathy to all Sr Ethna’s family, fellow sisters and friends.

I was lucky to encounter Sr Ethna in UCD as she taught us the intricacies of measuring IQ. I always thought she was so remarkable: so gentle, so knowledgeable, so committed to her profession, and so deeply caring and humane. Sr Ethna’s deep respect for others was the cornerstone of her being. I have never forgotten her presence.

May Sr Ethna rest in peace with all her loved ones gone before her. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.

Be assured of my prayers for all of you, her loved ones.

Sincere condolences to Sr.Ethna’s family and friends. She taught me in UCD many years ago and I have never forgotten her - I use what she taught me all the time in my work as a Psychologist. With deepest sympathy

Sincere sympathy to Prof Des Swan, all the Swan family and her sisters in the Dominican Community, on the sad passing of your beloved Sr. Ethna. I first met Sr. Ethna when she taught me on the MAEP in UCD in 2002. She was a trail blazer for educational psychologists in Ireland, a sharp mind and a witty lady, who exemplified the qualities of kindness and calm. May she rest in peace.

I was sorry to hear of the passing of Sr. Ethna. I often thought of Sr. Ethna, and always remembered Sr. Ethna for her knowledge, kindness and support as my tutor in UCD. Sincere condolences to Sr. Ethna's family and friends.

Deepest sympathy to all the Swan family, her sisters in religion and to her friends. Sr Ethna was a marvellous person. She was supportive to staff and students, even after her retirement from UCD. May she rest in peace.

Sr Ethan was a wonderful colleague in UCD. Even after she retired we often bumped into each other in Belfield and always had a good chat. She was a lovely, interested and warm hearted person.

Sincere sympathies to Des and all of the Swan family on the passing of Ethna. I was a student of Ethna’s in UCD. She was deeply knowledgeable about psychometrics and played a huge role in psychology in Ireland. She leaves a lasting legacy. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Sr Ethna. It was wonderful to see her on the UCD campus for years after she had formally retired. She was so passionate about applying psychology for the greater good and was an extraordinary woman. My condolences to all her extended family, particularly Sinead.

I knew her as Sr Columban ,when she taught French in Eccles St, Scoil Chaitriona, and she was passionate about the language and culture. Solas na bhflaiteas di.

My deepest sympathies to Desmond and the extended Swan family on the sad passing of Ethna. She was an irreplaceable jewel in the world of psychology. Those of us lucky enough to call her a friend knew what a kind, caring and steadfast presence she was in all our lives. She brought great joy and wisdom to us throughout her long life. A beautiful soul whose spirit will live on in all our hearts. May she truly rest in peace

I have many fond memories of Dr. Ethna. She was a warm and cultured woman who wore her considerable learning and experience lightly and was always generous with it.
Is mór an chaill orainn í agus ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. Go raibh leaba aici i measc na naomh agus na n-aingeal

Sister Ethna Swan devoted her life to quietly influencing and shaping the lives of many people. Her lasting impact is evident through the countless individuals who have been touched by her kindness and wisdom.

To my family—my wife Sharon, our daughters Aisling and Sinead, and myself—she was affectionately known as Aunty Ethna. In our lives, she was a constant guiding light, offering unwavering support and inspiration. Her presence has been a source of strength that we will continue to cherish and draw upon in the years to come.

We extend our deepest sympathy to all who had the privilege of knowing her, and in particular to the Swan family, wherever they may be. Aunty Ethna will forever remain in our hearts, and her absence will be deeply felt. May she rest in peace.

On behalf of the UCD Retired Staff Association (formerly Maurice Kennedy Research Centre), we’d like to extend our deepest sympathy to Sr. Ethna’s family and community. She was a great supporter of our association for many years.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Sr. Ethna. I had the privilege of getting to know Sr. Ethna through her attendance at the Sallins Senior Citizens Annual Christmas dinner over many years. She was an inspiring Lady with a wonderful sense of humour. I enjoyed our many conversations and it was always a pleasure to be in her company. She was so looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday. To Desmond, Kevin and the extended Swan family, I offer my sincere condolences. May Sr. Ethna's Gentle Soul Rest in Heavenly Peace .

I wish to extend my sincere sympathy on Sister Ethna's passing to her brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family and Dominican Community.
Sister Ethna will be remembered with love and esteem by those of us who were fortunate to have her as lecturer, tutor and support while training in Educational Psychology.
Go raibh leaba i measc na naomh aici!

My deepest condolences to Des and Sr Ethna's family. I had great learning courtesy of Sr Ethna and even more wonderful conversations at annual PSI Conferences. May she rest in peace ❤️

Condolences to the Swan family on the loss of your beloved Ethna, from the O'Neill family.

I am very sorry to hear this news about Sr Ethna and want to extend my condolences to her family and friends. She taught me on the MAEP course in UCD and was a kind, gentle lady with a genuine interest in her work. She was interested in people and was a very effective teacher and played a key role in developing educational psychology in Ireland. May she rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Des, and to Sr Ethna's family and community. She was always a gentle, positive and admirable presence for those of us lucky enough to have known her as a colleague in UCD.

So sorry to hear of Ethna’s passing. She was such a wonderful mentor and friend to so many of us in UCD She was exceptionally generous tolerant and helpful. What a pity she didn’t make the century. May she rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Sr. Ethna's family and community. It was a privilege to make her acquaintance when she delivered an inspiring keynote address at a recent ILSA conference. May Sr. Ethna rest in peace and may the Lord comfort all those who are grieving.

Deepest sympathy to Sr Ethna’s family and to her Dominican community on her passing. Sr Ethna is remembered very fondly by many in the National Educational Psychological Service who had the privilege of learning and developing under her guidance in UCD. She was wise, gentle and learned, and a pioneer for the development of educational psychology services in Ireland. May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Swan family and the sisters in Sion Hlll on Sr Ethna’s passing. She taught me psychometrics in UCD and she was a brilliant lady, understated and quietly observant, with a wry sense of humour. Always kind and interested in what her ex-students were doing. She was also a trailblazer in Irish professional psychology. Leaba i measc na naomh go raibh aici.

Our heartfelt condolences to Desmond, Mary, their children and grandchildren. And to the entire Swan family. Ethna was always spoken about in such a revered way and there was so much love for her. An incredible life. May she rest in peace.

Rest in peace Sr. Ethna. Our lady of knock pray for her

Ethna was a true educator, thorough and encouraging yet unassuming. She had a great sense of humour but never imposed. From her we learned a great deal. May she rest gently in our memories.

Condolences to Desmond Kevin and all the Swan and Wiggins families and to the Dominican Sisters Sion Hill on the death of Sr Ethna OP Happy memories of times with SrEthna and Nuala at Wiggins family gatherings in Swords. May Sr Ethna be reunited with all her loved ones in Heaven. Sr Ethna was a guide to so many people who were in formation for religious life and for priesthood in the 1960s to 1990 . Sr Ethna was a gifted teacher in UCD .May she rest in the peace of Christ. St Dominic and St Catherine Pray for her. Mass offered. Sympathy Fr Dan OConnor Vicar for Education Dublin

To the Swan family and to the Dominican Sisters ,
I wish to offer my most heartfelt condolences on the recent passing of Sr. Ethna. She was a very knowledgeable person and a true academic!
May Sr. Ethna rest in eternal peace.