Tommy Gaffney

On behalf of all members of the Howth Special Amenity Area Committee, I wish to express our true sorrow for Tommy and condolences to his family. A big and big-hearted man, he was never found wanting in supporting positive community initiatives in his area, not least the work of the local groups maintaining and protecting our precious local environment.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam agus comhbhrón ó chroí lena mhuintir

- Philip O'Connor, Chair, Howth SAA Management Committee

A true gentleman. Tommy will be sorely missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all Tommy's beloved family.

Sorry to hear of Tommy's sudden passing. He was a stalwart of our youth, keeping an eye on our antics in the summit! Even lending us the odd fiver when were too broke to get into zeniths! Always kind and friendly, a true gent in our community. All those sisters must have helped shape him into such a kind man. Rest in peace Tommy, sincere condolences to Eileen & all his family.

Sincere condolences to all the Gaffney family on the loss of Tommy. I have fond memories of working in the Summit and Tommy was always very kind and a good laugh. He will be missed! May he rest in peace!

Deepest condolences to all the Gaffney family. RIP Tom

So very sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Condolences to his partner , family and his many friends. He was a true gentleman.
May his soul Rest In Peace.

So sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He was responsible for a lot of us getting our first jobs ;) Condolences to all the family. May he rest in peace x

Sincere condolences to all the Gaffney family Tommy was a gentleman and will be greatly missed.

Sincere condolences to all Tommys family . Absolute gentleman and always a welcoming smile in the Summit that will be truly missed. Rest in Peace Tommy

Deeply saddened by the loss of Tommy, end of an era, always remembered
With love Dara & Ryan

Deeply saddened to learn of Tom’s sudden and sad passing. We all will have a big hole in our lives as a consequence and he’ll be sadly missed by his loving family friends and colleagues at work.

Too sudden. Too soon. Many memories of sitting in the west sun outside The Summit. Deepest sympathy to Eileen and all Tommy’s loved ones. He will be sadly missed by his Howth community and friends.

words simply cannot express how sad we are about Tommys passing . I taught a few days would help but sadly no love & best wishes for all who loved him and knew him

Sincere condolences to Tommy’s family. May he rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathy to Eileen and all the Gaffney family on Tommy's passing. May he rest in Gods own peace.

Condolences Eileen & all his family we were sorry to here of Tommy sudden passing thinking of you all at this very sad time May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Eileen and all the family at this very sad time.

I was so saddened to hear of your passing. Lovely memories of times spent in The Summit /Zenith's in the 80's and in particular how you looked out for all of us so well! Thank u.. ..... RIP .

Deepest sympathy to Eileen & all Gaffney family. Thinking of you all. Tommy was a true gent & one of the good guys. Will be sadly missed by many. Grainne & Joey.

Sincere condolences to Eileen & family. Rest in Peace Tommy

Sincerest sympathies to Tommys family on his sudden passing - Always remember Tommy as being a gentle soul with a big heart
Liam & Fidelma introduced us to Tommy many years ago. Thinking of Tommys family now May he rest in peace

Our sincerest sympathies to Tommy’s family on his sudden passing RIP.

Dear Eileen and all the extended Gaffney family deepest condolences on Tommy’s passing.One of the kindest men ever to have graced the Peninsula.We will never see his like again.RIP.

Sincere condolences to Eileen & all the family. May Tommy rest peacefully

So very sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to Eileen and the Gaffney and Doran families. Tommy was such a familiar figure around the summit, the village and the harbour. He always had time for a smile and a wave or a chat. He will be sadly missed by all the community of Howth.

So sorry & shocked to hear of Tommy's passing. A true gent & friend for all my years in Howth. Sincerest condolences to all the family. 🌹

To all of Tommys family , you did him so proud today at his funeral such a lovley send of , way to soon , a true gentleman will be sadly missed

Our sincere condolences to Eileen and the Gaffney family - may Tommy rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to the Gaffney family on the death of Tommy .May he rest in peace.

Saddened to hear of Tommy's sudden passing. Sending sincere condolences and love x

Deepest sympathy to Eileen and The Gaffney Family.
Rest in peace Tommy x

Tommy’s easy charm, friendliness and generosity made him much loved and respected in the community. I find it difficult to imagine the Summit without him. Tommy touched the lives of the whole community and will be greatly missed by everyone lucky enough to have known him.

Deepest Sympathy

Words completely fail at this time, Tommy you will be dearly missed my friend, so so many happy times we had. Eileen, Tom, Bree, cherish the memories, our deepest condolences to you and all the Gaffney/Doran family. Till we meet again farewell. Shelly Conor and all the C's xx

My condolences to the Gaffney family. May he rest in peace.

To Eileen and all the Gaffney family.
May Tommy rest in peace.
He will be very missed by so many people.

Deepest heartfelt condolences on Tommy's untimely death to all his family and loved ones. Tommy was such an instrumental part for so many of us during our days as kids growing up in Howth. I am deeply saddened on his passing and he will be sorely missed. The fond memories will live on forever. Rest in Peace Tommy.

Rest with the angels Tommy sending all our love to Eileen The Gaffney Doran and Byrne families and Tommy's many friend
Thanks for the memories Tommy love and light

Heartfelt condolences to all the Gaffney family. Tommy will be missed by so many. A huge loss for Howth. Privileged to have known him. R I P Tommy.

So sorry to hear of Tommy's untimely death. A nicer person you would not meet, Tommy will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My condolences to Eileen and all the Gaffney family at this sad time. Rest in peace Tommy.

Condolences to the Gaffney family and to Eileen and family. May he rest in peace.

Eileen and family, Sincere condolences on the death of Tommy. May he RIP.
Paul and Sharon Roche, Cork

So very sad to hear of Tommys untimely death. Thinking of all the great memories and how much of a huge part of our early days in Howth he was. Always such a warm welcome and a big smile. Condolences to both the Gaffney and Doran families. Sleep well Tommy

Our sincere condolances to the Gaffney family on the sad passing of Tommy.A true gentleman and a great friend to our family over the years.You will be missed on the hill. Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Gaffney family on the passing of Tommy. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all the Gaffney family. Such a lovely man, may he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Tommy.

Tommy was a Howth Icon! Always friendly, smiling & a true publican! A gentleman.

My Heart goes out to Eileen & All of the Gaffney family.

He will be sadly missed...RIP

Eileen, so sorry to hear about Tommy’s sudden passing. Such a shock for all. Condolences to you and family. Rest In Peace Tommy.
Ann ❤️🙏

I am shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely death of Tommy. My sincere condolences to Margaret Mary Sandra & Jackie on the loss of their brother. Also to Eileen his partner. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Tommy was a gentleman and always had a lovely way about him. Rest in Heavenly Peace Tommy 🕊

We were shocked when we heard of Tommy's passing last Friday. As were most of Howth. Tommy was an absolute legend. You knew you were home when you saw Tommy's smile and welcome which he had in abundance. Tommy was the backdrop of all our youths.. Desperately trying to navigate past him into the back when you shouldn't have been there.. Always a chat, and a laugh. It is so sad to think that he has passed. Huge condolences to Eileen, Tom, Bri and all his family and close friends. Ar Dheis De a raibh go hanam. Tara and Alan

A very good sort, decent and kind. A great loss so young. Friday nights in the Waterside were always something to look forward to when he was there. The place was never the same when he left. He brought a bus load of us to Guinness one Saturday where we got the "Special Tour". There he treated us to lunch and drinks. And then we went back to the Summit where he bought even more treats for us.
In life we sow a garden by our acts and in the way we interact with people - Toms garden is full of wonderful blooms always.
Harry

We are so sad. Tommy was a wonderful man who lit up the room with his smile and good humour. He always made us feel welcome, and we will miss him enormously. A light as gone out, and Howth will not be the same without him. Our deepest sympathies to Eileen, Tom, Bri and family.

Dear Eileen, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dermot Mc Morrow & Family

My sincere condolences to Eileen, Tommy Jnr and the Gaffney family on the sudden passing of Tommy. RIP Tommy.

So shocked to hear of Tommys sudden passing, a real gentleman. Rest in peace Tommy. My sincere condolences to all the Family.

We are shocked and saddened to hear of Tommy’s sudden passing, such a lovely man, The Summit Inn and Tommy are integral parts of all our lives while living in Howth , Rebecca, Christopher Emily Mark and Clara Blomfield

Dear Eileen Marie Margaret Mary Sandra Jackie and extended families -So sad to hear of the sudden and early passing of Tommy. He will be remembered as a good friend helpful and considerate and will be sadly missed by the many friends and acquaintances made over the years on the Peninsula for his good company. May he rest in peace.

We are all shocked and deeply saddened at the news of Tommy's untimely passing. Tommy was a great and longtime friend of all of the Turvey family and will be greatly missed by us and by generations of the wider community. He will live in our memories and hearts forever and we would like to convey our deepest and sincere sympathies to Eileen and to all of the Gaffney family at this sad time.

"Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air."

Deepest condolences To All The Family & Friend’s on The Sad Passing of Tommy,May He Rest In Peace.

May he rest in peace a true gent