Very Reverend Dermot LEYCOCK

My sincere condolences to Fr. Dermot's family and friends on his sad passing. I remember him well when I helped out in the Church and Accord Marriage Guidance Service in Marino. He was always very friendly and had a good sense of humour. May Fr. Dermot R.I.P

Our heartfelt sympathies to Fr Dermot's family and friends, he was unlike any Parish Priest before him, approachable kind and understanding, he got things done and always knew the right person for the job at hand. Guardian Angels church was totally transformed under his care. He will be sorely missed, may he fly with the angels and rest in peace 🙏 🙏

So very sad to hear of the passing of Fr Dermot RIP. Our sincere condolences to all his family /friends at this very sad time. He was such a kind Harding working priest in all of the parishes he worked in & left a lasting ethos to all young and old whose paths he crossed! Not forgetting his passion on the golf course! May he rest in peace🙏

Deepest sympathy to Dermot's family friends and fellow priests. An amazing man who helped so many. Worked with Dermot in Dunloaire a long time ago and although I haven't been in touch for years there is a sadness in my heart.
Rest in peace Dermot.❤️

Deepest sympathy to Fr. Dermot's
extended family and his dear friend Marie Therese. Fond memories of working with Fr. Dermot in Accord Marino. May his dear soul rest in peace 🙏

Sorry to hear of Fr Leycocks passing. He was always smiling and ready to help where he could, in Marino parish. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

So sad to hear of the passing of Fr. Dermot. A lovely gentlemen who enriched the lives of all who knew him. My condolences to all the extended Leycock family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Fr Dermots death.
He regularly celebrated Mass in Newtiwn park house nursing home and entertained both staff and residents with his "story telling". His visits were much appreciated

Sincere sympathy to the Leycock Family.
Many happy memories of Fr Leycock and his dedicated ministry during his years in Marino.
May he rest in peace

Sincerest condolences to Fr Dermot’s extended family and his church family. Many moons ago when he was a very young priest and I was a very young paraplegic in National Rehabilitation Centre, Dun Laoighre, he was a regular visitor who listened and cheered me up and believed, as I did then also, that all my goals were still attainable-Which they were. I lost touch for years and reconnected briefly a few years ago. I’m grateful for that opportunity and today I pray he’s bringing joy to all who may need it in the hereafter. Ar Dheis De go raibh d’anam.

Apocalypse now.
My sincere sympathies to all of Fr Dermot’s family and Marie Therese.
I worked with him for 9 very happy years in Killester and 3 years in Blackrock. He was a a great priest and so kind to me always- something I will always treasure.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Antoinette, Gwen , Miriam ,Marie Teresa & the extended Leycock family,
It is with great sadness that Fr Dermot has left this world so so quickly.
What a wonderful man of the people he was ,, & what a wonderful friend he was to me & my family.
I will certainly miss him .
May he rest in peace .

Sincere Sympathies to all the Leycock family on your great loss at this very sad and difficult time.
May Fr Dermot Rest in Peace.
The Cahill family, Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh.

My sincere condolences to Fr Dermot’s family. He was in the parish of Killester when I moved here and Fr Michael and him made it a wonderful experience to go to mass. Thank you always.

Sincere condolences to all the Family. Sorry for your loss. Dermot was a classmate of mine in the Sem. I celebrated Mass this morning his for his Soul. R I P.

Sincere condolences to Antoinette, Gwen and Miriam on the very sad passing of Fr Dermot. Thinking of you and your families at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Fr Dermot was more than a friend and a supporter—he was the cornerstone of the parish community. He gave so much of himself to the people of Newtownpark Church and the surrounding areas , not for recognition, but because he genuinely cared. Whether it was organising events, helping with charities, or simply listening to people who needed support, he was always there, quietly doing the work that mattered. He had a unique gift for connecting with parishioners, volunteers , local businesses, communities and making everyone feel welcome, heard, and valued. His presence brought a calm strength to everything he touched and the people he met.
Fr Dermot didn’t just serve the church—he lived his faith through action. He supported me and so many others, not just as a local business, but as a true friend. His absence is felt deeply, but his spirit—his kindness, dedication, and humility—lives on in the parish and in everyone he impacted. Fr Dermot set a standard for what it really means to serve.
I know the team he worked with on local issues , the parish centre , Christmas , Easter and all occasions will deeply miss Fr Dermot and we will never see the likes of him again I feel not in my lifetime.

Sincere condolences to Father Dermot's three surviving sisters.

He was a wonderful pastor, always positive, always cheerful.

May almighty God grant him the immediate, eternal peace he so richly deserves.

Very sincere sympathy to you Gwen,your sisters and extended family.
May Fr.Dermot rest in peace.

My condolences to Dermods family and community
We were classmates in Clonliffe many years ago

May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Dermot ,I recently lost two brothers from cancer and know how hard it is at this time .
Francis Laycock

Deepest sympathy to all Dermot's family, friends, fellow priests. I met him first as chaplain to the Sacred Heart Convent in Monkstown, early 1970s. He was enthusiastic, forward thinking, a good listener and always very sensitive to the needs of others. He lived these qualities throughout his life.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Fr. Dermot, and to Fr. Bradley, Fr. Bill and Canon Gaughan. Suaimhneas síoraí dó.

My condolences to Fr. Dermot's family. We were neighbors in Mangerton View in Killarney and classmates at the "mon" and the "sem"!
We lost touch. It sounds like he touched many lives in a kind and loving way. Podge Moriarty, Redding California

Very sad to hear the news of Fr. Dermot’s passing. Sincere sympathy to His family , friends and fellow priests. Fr. Dermot served in Killester for a number of years and was very encouraging to all groups in the parish, including the choir which I directed. May He Rest in Peace.

So sorry to hear the sad news of reverend Dermot he was a lovely man and very friendly he done my mother funeral masshe was so thoughtful condolences to his family relatives and friends may he rest in peace

Very sad to hear of Fr Dermots passing didn't know he was ill he was a wonderful person he will be sadly missed may he rest in peace

Sagart agus fear don scoth ata imithe ar shlì na fìrinne, ab ea an t- Athair Diarmuid. Suaimhneas sìoraì da anam fìor uasail.

Sincere sympathy to Fr Dermot's sisters,extended family,Fr Tony,Fr Bill.
The parish centre was Fr Dermot's concept and is now a lasting gift to the parish and should bare his name. May he rest in peace.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas siorai den Athair Dermot- ba mhaith an fear e.
Beannacht De lena anam.

My deepest sympathies to Father Dermot's family, to Fr. Fortune and Fr Gaughan, and to Marie Therese, and all his friends. Fr Dermot was a positive force who wanted the best for his parishioners, and did all he could for them. The parish centre in Newtownpark is a credit to him.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam 🙏🏻❤️

So sorry to hear about the passing of the lovely funny gentleman that was Dermot.Our dad Jimmy Lamon worked along side him in mountjoy they where great pals. Our boys also went to Killester boys school so as the years went on our paths and theirs crosed many times.We are so sorry for your loss Jimmy's daughters .

Our deepest sympathy to Fr. Dermots family ,Fr. Bill,Fr. Tony and Marie Therese on the very sad loss of a talented and hardworking Priest .He was a great support and friend to many. He will be sadly missed but always remembered by all who knew him .May he rest in peace.

I had the honour of working with & getting to know Fr. Dermot over the last 2+ years while managing Newtownpark Pastoral Centre, which he envisaged & saw the project through to completion. The Centre is now such a blessing to the community. What a legacy to leave, from a caring, compassionate gentleman. Always with a kind greeting and concern for everyone. A visionary, for good , who got things done. A privilege to have known him. We will miss him and his cheery presence - irreplaceable. With sympathy & prayers for his lovely family & all who knew & loved him, at this time.

My thoughts are with the Leacock family, Fr Billy, Fr Tony and Fr Phillip at this time

Your gentle and encouraging sermons always meant a lot to me over the years, journey swiftly Fr Dermot and then rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Fr. Leycock's passing.
He was dedicated to his vocation to which he devoted all his energy.
He will be very much missed in our Parish.
Tá sé imithe ar shlí na fírinne.

Sincere condolences on the big loss to our Community of Fr Dermot. He was the driving force for progress in the parish. We were very lucky to have someone of his quality with us. May Fr Dermot R.I.P. x

Sincere condolences to all the Leycock family, Fr Bill, Fr Tony, Marie Therese and all of Fr Dermots friends. He will be very sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Dermot. Condolences to all his family and friends. We played indoor soccer alongside Fr. Gerry Tanham, for many years in various places during his time as Chaplain. I only spoke with him about 2 months ago. He will be great missed. May he rest easy in the arms of the angels.

We were so sorry to hear of Father Der's passing. We were very lucky to have him as the celebrant of our wedding 20 years ago. He was a kind, interesting and charming person and a good friend to our family.

We were so sorry to hear of Fr Dermot’s passing He was a dynamic presence with an enthusiasm that was contagious The resource centre in Killester is a testament to him and we are very grateful for the time he spent here Deepest sympathy to his family and friends

So sorry to hear of Fr Leyock's passing. A true gentleman, he was a great priest. A fellow Kerryman and good friend to all the congregation, he will be missed. May he rest in peace.

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Dermot. He was so kind to our late mum, Madeleine Edwards.
Sympathies to Fr Dermot's family and to Fr Fortune, Fr Gaughan and Fr Bradley. May he rest in peace

Very sad to hear of the passing of Fr. Dermot, it was my pleasure to have known him for 25 years, always a gentleman & I was proud to consider him a kind friend. He will be sorely missed

My sincere sympathy Antoinette Miriam Denis Sharon Gerardine Donal and all his nieces and nephews and friends He will be a big loss to his parishioners Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. Deimos

Hi Antoinette, Gwen, Miriam, all.
Prayerful best wishes for you on the loss of Dermot. Very sad, very thankful for knowing Dermot. My prayers for his eternal welfare and for you at this sad time. He'll be with you in spirit.
Gerry T

I was so very sad to hear of Fr Dermot’s passing. He was one of life’s good ones! He exuded warmth and compassion and was always good fun. I always enjoyed a chat with him either in Guardian Angels or in DLGC. My sincere condolences to all of his family and friends, especially his sisters Gwen, Antoinette and Miriam. May he rest in peace

So very sad to hear of the passing of Fr Dermot. He gave so much to the Parish of Guardian Angels and worked tirelessly to improve peoples quality of life always encouraging people to take time to meet up and chat. He will be so missed. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Rest in Peace Father Dermot,

Always had time to say hello. Encouraging and galvanising the parishioners in Guardian Angels.

A phrase I heard from him stayed with me ; - to walk humbly, act justly and love tenderly.

A true gentleman.

Gratitude for his life and condolences to all who loved him. 🙏🏻

Heartfelt sympathy to Fr. Dermot's family and to all who mourn him. We were schoolmates in St. Brendan's back around 1960 and played soccer together in the Fair Field here in Killarney. I remember Dermot as a most pleasant companion and have been greatly saddened by the news of his death.

Eternal rest to Fr Dermot and sincere condolences to his family, to Frs Bill and Tony and to Marie Therese and all his friends. Leaba i measc na Naomh go raibh aige.

Sincere sympathy to you Gwen and to Antoinette, Miriam, the extended Leycock family and Fr Dermot’s many friends. It was a privilege to have known him during his time in Guardian Angels. May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Father Dermots family. Fr. Bill, Fr Tony and Marie Therese.on the loss of such a great friend to so many. May he rest in peace.
John and Elaine.

Sincere sympathy to the Leycock family at this very sad time.
May Fr Dermot rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to all family and friends.

Sincere condolences to Dermot's family and to his numerous friends. Dermot inspired many with his relentless hard work on behalf of others. The campaign for a new pastoral centre beyond the 'Pearly Gates' has just begun!

It was a privilege to have known Fr Leycock in Newtown Park. I will never forget his kindness and compassion to our family when our father died. A truly Christian man and a great example to us all. God bless his family and friends in their sadness, their loss is immense

Remembering Fr Dermot with gratitude for all his hard work in CMAC Marino. Always warm and welcoming. RIP Fr Dermot, may your reward be great in heaven.

Sincere condolences to Fr Dermot’s family and friends. I had the privilege of working with Fr. Dermot on community projects that made a lasting impact on the prison population and the wider community. His dedication to rehabilitation and community building was inspiring.
Our most significant collaboration was the Mountjoy Prison work party. His vision was to help incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society and find a sense of purpose. We worked tirelessly to implement this program, which not only benefited the prisoners but had a positive impact on the community of Killester. We joined forces to bring this vision to life, utilizing the skills and labor of the Mountjoy Prison work party. Working with Fr. Dermot taught me the true meaning of compassion and perseverance. He had an innate ability to inspire hope in those who had lost their way and to motivate others to contribute positively to society. Fr Dermot’s work ethic was second to none. He approached every challenge with determination and a positive attitude, never letting obstacles deter him from his goals. His leadership style was one of encouragement and empowerment. As we remember Fr. Dermot, let us carry forward his legacy of compassion, community service, and belief in second chances. His impact on the lives of countless individuals, including myself, will never be forgotten. Fr. Dermot was a dear friend, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who had the honor of knowing him. RIP Fr. Dermot.