Stephen Dowds

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Stephen’s passing. He was a true gentleman and just a great man. My sincere condolences to all his family.

it was a great shock to learn of Stephen's untimely passing. I worked with him in An Bord Pleanála and got on very well with him there. I also kept up contact with him in his later years in Galway.

Sincere condolences to Stephen’s family and friends - I am so sorry to hear of his death.
I worked with Stephen in the mid 80’s in the Planning Department (Kildare) and his empathy and kindness to me during a difficult time was something that I remember as if it were yesterday.
Rest in peace Stephen.

Although our last meeting with you was as far back as 2007, we both recall your wonderful company, full of wisdom, kindness and good humour. Your brother Robert kindly kept us informed of your subsequent achievements and adventures, of which we have been lost in admiration. Dear Stephen, we will always remember you with fondness. God bless you.

Sincerest condolences to the Dowds family on behalf of the Phelan family in Cremore. Very sorry to hear of the passing of Stephen. RIP

Your great laugh, smile, hugs, our coffee and scones and pigs ears for Magsie Moo. What a privilege to have known you Stephen.
My heartfelt condolences to your family. Gone but never forgotten Stephen.

Oxfam Ireland would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the friends and family of Stephen Dowds for their generous donation of over €900 in his memory. This contribution will play a vital role in supporting our work to help fight poverty and injustice around the world. We are truly grateful for Stephen’s support throughout his life, and this thoughtful gift will ensure his legacy of generosity continues to make a difference for those in need.

Suaimhneas Síoraí dhuit Stephen.
I’m so happy you got to travel on all your Camino pilgrimages, holidays, campervan, and humanitarian work in refugee camps. I’m particularly happy you wrote your book, you will live within its pages. May you rest in great peace.

A great professional, a great man a great mate for high level conversations, music and craic, we will miss you man!

Our sincere condolences to the Dowds family on the loss of your brother Stephen. May he rest in peace.

Stephen was a valued longstanding member of the Irish Planning Institute, contributing to the Institute's work at local and national level over many years. He will be greatly missed.

The constant thread of all the condolences is testimony to Stephen's stature in how well he was regarded by all who knew and/or worked with him, a wide and diverse group of people in many walks of life. May he rest in peace. Condolences John to you and all the family. A life well lived.

Sincere condolences to the Dowds family on the passing of Stephen. So saddened to learn of his passing. I only got to know Stephen in recent times. He was a pleasant, bright & most helpful individual. May he rest in peace. Coladh sámh Stephen.

So shocked to learn of Stephen's death. We shared the hills for many years with the Solemates and also a memorable trip to Spain. My sincere sympathy to his family and close friends.

Very sorry to hear of Stephens death. I worked with him as a planner in Bord Pleanala and always found him great company and a sound guy

My deepest condolences to John and the wider Dowds family on Stephen's passing.

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your brother Stephen.I knew him many years ago but we lost contact along the way..I see from the lovely photo of him that his love for activities outdoors continued..I imagine he lived a full engaged life until he became unwell.My memory of Stephen is he was such a gentle soul,affable and warm...My sincere condolences to the Dowds family at this ever so sad time.May your memories of him comfort you at this time of grief.May he rest in peace....

We are sorry to hear about Stephen's untimely death. Sincere condolences to the Dowds family and Stephen's many friends.
Go raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí air.

Sincere condolences to all of Stephen’s friends and family. A ‘go to’ and so rational and competent consultant I often recommended in his post Bord Pleanála western life. May he be remembered for his extraordinary integrity and holistic embracement of life. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Robert and the wider Dowds family on the sad passing of Stephen. May he Rest in Peace.

Roger I'm very sorry to hear about your brother. Condolences to you and your family.

Very sad news to hear that Stephen is departed. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family.

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Stephens sudden passing. As a neighbor in kinvara we became grate friends over the years. He was great craic and we had many an evening playing cards in our little card group.
Condolences to the Dowd family at this sad time. Rest in peace Stephen.

We are shocked and deeply saddened. We’re so sorry we’re not in Ireland at present . We have so many great memories of times spent in Stephen’s company . We send our deepest condolences to all Stephen’s family and friends.
Pamela and Tim

Ripsteven

I am so sorry that we have lost Stephen. A friend and joyful companion.

I was so sorry to hear about Stephens untimely death. I remember him as a kind and gentle man in the Geography Dept, Trinity many years ago, may he rest in peace

My deepest sympathies to the Dowds family on Stephen's untimely passing. While we were both Glasnevin-ites, living on opposite ends of Cremore, I got to know Stephen way back in the 1970's, when we were both in Trinity (BA Geography) and in UCD (MRUP Planning), as he was just one year behind me in both. We later worked together in Kildare County Council Planning Department in the 1990's, and later on in An Bord Pleanala in the early 2000's. I also served with him on the Council of the Irish Planning Institute, where he was Hon Secretary while I was its President in 2000-2001. You couldn't have hoped for a more decent workmate and colleague, full of humour and with a strong commitment to the public good. He will be sorely missed by all who came in contact with him.

So very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of the lovely Stephen. He was such a friendly, open, inspiring and generous person. His gentle and engaging presence will be greatly missed in our community. Sending sincere condolences to his family and his many friends.

Listening to the tributes at Stephen’s funeral today evoked powerful memories when I was acquainted with Stephen until he was 7 years old.

I have a vivid recollection of Stephen, his parents, Alec and Nora; his siblings and the frequent visits by cheerful Auntie Dorothy from Moynalty arriving in her Renault Dauphine. I recall Alec making the daily journeys on his bicycle to teach in Finglas until he acquired a 1950 Ford Anglia. I also enjoyed the pleasure and exhilaration of Camino Santiago de Compestala.

Very positive and pleasant memories of the entire family. May Stephen rest in peace. Suaimhneas sioraí dá anam.

So saddened to hear of Stephen's sudden passing. Knew Stephen from UCD college days but, unfortunately, lost contact over the years. Always a lovely, intelligent and generous gentleman - travel well in this your final trek. Sincere condolences to Stephen's family and friends.

I'm very sorry for your loss, i didn't know Stephen well but i met him several times through Tree Gang as he was a volunteer. Stephen always brought an extra bit of fun in his back pocket. Stephen was also very knowledgeable and often brought his knowledge of planning into discussions on our whatsapp group. Stephen will be missed by all the gang.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Stephen we met and re introduced at our recent 50 year High School reunion my condolences to Robert and family RIP Stephen.

Sincere sympathy to Stephen's family and friends on his sad passing, I worked with Stephen in Kildare and met him on a few occasion's when he had work in Mayo, he was always very pleasant and helpful ,may he rest in peace.

So shocked and saddened to hear of Stephen's passing. Fond memories to treasure of caving with him in the '70s and '80s, taking photos in the dark and mud, staying in Limbos 1, 2 and 3 in the Burren. Always a lovely and interesting man. Go well in this your final journey Stephen. Condolences to all his family.

Thinking of you today, Roger and family. May Stephen rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to Roger and all the Dowds family on your sad loss. May Stephen Rest in Peace. I am really sorry that I cannot join you for the celebration of Stephen's life this morning. I will be thinking of you this morning at this sad time. With a big hug from me. Seamus Mc Loughlin

So shocked and sadden to hear of Stephens untimely passing. A dear brother, uncle , cousin and friend to many and of course a companion to his precious dog. You will miss him so much. His suffering and treatment over. May he be an inspiration to us to live every day and may we smile when we remember him. My deepest sympathies and may you have strength through these emotional days. My thoughts are with you all.

I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Stephens death. I had the pleasure of training with him in Tracht. He was a kind gentle soul that wore his intelligence lightly. Sincere sympathy to his family. When I think of him it will always be with a smile. Rest easy my friend.

My sincere condolences to all the Dowds family on the death of Stephen. It is a long time since our paths crossed but I remember him as an absolute gentleman with a radiant smile. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to John and all the Dowd's family on the passing of Stephen ,may he rest in peace.

Shocked to hear of Stephen’s passing. Had just seen him at our 50th school reunion and sadly did not spend enough time chatting to him. Wishing his family and friends A Long Life full of good memories. Gone too soon. RIP.

My sincere condolences to the Dowds family on Stephen’s sudden passing. While it's a long time since our paths crossed, I remember him as a kind, wise and thoughtful soul. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to John and all the Dowds family on the sudden passing of Stephen. May Stephen rest in peace.

To Roger and family, we were so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

My heartfelt sympathies to John and all the Dowds family and close friends.
I had the pleasure of working alongside Stephen on cave conservation related projects. Stephen was a man of principle and this was none more evident than in his love of caving and his voluntary work over many years with the Speleological Union of Ireland. Stephen contributed in no small part to caving principles and practices that help protect Irish caves today.
His warm kind nature, sharp intellect and bright smile will be my lasting memories.
‘Go n-eiri an bothar leat a chairde’

So sorry Roger and all the family on your sad loss. May Stephen rest in peace 🙏

Remembering Stephen fondly through these many years together in Kinvara. The cycling, the music in the village and community events, discussing life. A dear soul and a good man may he rest in peace. Or sincerest condolences to the family.
Alex and Mary Meijer

It was with great sadness and shock that I learnt of Stephen's passing. His good work will be remembered by many.. my sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP. Ar deis Dé go raibh a anam.

Dear Rogger and all the Dowds family. On behalf of Dublin Front Runners I wish to send our deepest condolences to you and all of your family. Take care of yourself, May Stephen rest in peace .

Sincere condolences to Stephen's family and all who knew him. I got to know Stephen when he set up a ciorcal comhrá in Kinvara a few years ago. My memory of Stephen is that he always had a smile on his face. It was so inspiring to follow his adventures in the last few years and to witness his very real commitment to social justice through his actions. Suaimhneas síoraí dó.

Dear Robert
Our sincere sympathy to yourself, Katherine and all the Dowds family on the sad passing of your brother Stephen. He had a cheerful disposition and a great knack of raising people’s spirits. Comhbhrón ó chroí least agus le do chlann.

Shocked and saddened to hear of Stephens passing.
I will always remember my time working with Stephen as a student planner many years ago. I learned so much from him and he was a great mentor imparting his vast knowledge and wisdom of all things planning related.
Stephen was a funny, intelligent and generous person - a true gentleman.
My condolences to all of his family.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Stephen’s family.Many moons have passed since I last met and spoke to Stephen and yet it seems like only yesterday.I was deeply saddened and shocked to read of his passing.He was one of nature’s gentlemen.I am so glad that our paths crossed.Rest easy my friend.

So sorry for Stephen having to leave us so soon. He was making the most out of his rerirement.
I have know him for over 30 years and have shared house with him and Holly now and again. Great man for a chat and with a wealth of knowledge. He even had two frases in Danish - Næsehorn and Jeg skal kaste op.
His last words on a text to me two days before he died was - How are you.
Always thinking of other peoplewill miss him around Kinvara.

Sincere condolences to his family and all his friends.
May he rest in peace.

I was so very sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Stephen was so kind and generous and always had a lovely smile for everyone. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with during our time in An Bord Pleanála. My sincere condolences to his family and friends at this very sad time. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Stephen’s family and friends on his sad passing. Stephen was a very capable and erudite professional who made a great contribution in his various planning roles in public and private practice.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis .

My condolences to the Dowds family and to his many friends on the sudden passing of Stephen. While I have not met him recently he always was a gentle and caring man, consistently thoughtful, self effacing, witty, and considerate. His commitment to fairness, and justice, was always evident, so I look forward to purchasing his book to better understand his odyssey and search for meaning in this totally mixed up world. RIP

Deepest sympathy to Stephen’s family. May he rest in peace. He was a true gentleman.

Rest peacefully Stephen, such sad news. We will miss your genuine smile and seeing you walking and cycling in Kinvara. Condolences to Stephen’s family.