Willie Dunne

Sorry to hear of Willie's passing. I remember him from my time with Donoroe Harriers. I used to see him cycling around Parkgate Street. RIP Willie.

We offer our sincere condolences to the Dunne family and to Donore Harriers A C on the recent passing of Willie, Rome Olympian in 1960 and a legend in Irish Athletics down the years. May his gentle soul rest in peace!

Mr Donore harriers .Willie kept an all seeing eye on everything that happened at the club forever—it was in his veins . like the TV uncle Albert with”during the war” Willie always had a good story and knew how to spin a yarn or two if he thought you might bight it . But nobody was more astute when it came to Athletics knowledge and what a memory ?It was an absolute pleasure to have been in his company on trips abroad where he was so experienced yet considerate . A humble man with time for everyone despite all his achievements. Rest in peace friend, well earned . Terry

William was a great coach and mentor, Great sense of humour, and had great memories running with Donore Harriers, Always had great stories. Rest in peace to the Irish Athletic Olympian champion. Rest in Peace Willy a true champion

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Sorry to hear of Willie's passing. A lovely, funny & unassuming gent. RIP Willie. Kind Regards Niall McDonald

Condolences to all of the Dunne family RIP Willie, end of an era.

Sincere Sympathy to all The Dunne family on the passing of Willie. He was indeed a legend and much loved in Donore Harriers. The last few years there always seemed to be something missing when you went down to the club. Of course that was Willie (usually going backwards around the track in his later years).I remember him arriving not just in the club but at races all over the country on his Honda 50 until it was stolen from him. He then took to the push bike and hardly missed a day down at Donore.I remember him telling me when his eyesight was starting to fail how he was safer coming up and down to the club on his bike than walking as people on their mobile phones kept walking into him on the footpaths. Rest in peace my friend.

It's was a pleasure in getting to know and chat with Willie in the few short years I've been with Donore Harriers. A pure gentleman along with being an awesome athlete. Willie rest in peace 🙏

Deepest condolences to Willie's family and friends. A true gentleman. Rest in Peace Willie 🙏

I was sad to read that Willie had died. I ran for Crusaders A C from 1957 to 1961 and got to know Willie along with others from Donore Harriers including a good friend Michael Connelly.
I have great memories of Santry Stadium as well as competing in College Park and Lansdowne Road before 1958. My distance was the mile.
I wish to convey my sympathy to all of Willie's family.

May Willie Rest in Peace

My sincere sympathy to Margaret and Kevin and all the Dunne family on the passing of Willie may he rest in peace.

My condolence to the Dunne family. As well as being a wonderful Donore athlete and motivator to aspiring runners, Willie had a cheeky sense of humour and was loved by all.

Sincere sympathy to Kevin and the Dunne family on the sad passing of Willie

Sorry to hear of Willies passing. Condolences to all the family. I have good memories of Willie from the 1960's. RIP

Ex civil service we used to run with Willie and he was always good company rip in peace willie

My sincere sympathy to all of the dunne family at this sad time , it was our pleasure to help care for a true gentleman , william rest in peace 🙏

Our deepest condolences to all of the Dunne family on the passing of Willie. A true legend of irish athletics and Donore Harriers. A character full of stories and a great support in Donore from training of kids through to support of senior teams and practical support to the club's organisation. Donore has lost a massive club treasure. One in a million. Rest easy Willie.

Such a kind and gentle person, I'll never forget you Willie. You were always at the clubhouse and at the races, encouraging all the runners and taking part in the banter. Your legacy will live on and you will never stop inspiring people. Thank you so much for everything and for the impact that your kindness has had on my life. Deepest condolences to all Willie's family xx

Sincere sympathy to Margaret and Kevin and all the Dunne family on the sad passing of Willie.May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Patsy Tom Val Barney and Kevin on the passing of your brother Willie. He was a superb athlete and Olympian, also a gentleman. May Willie Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Willie's relations and his Athletic. friends from Donore harriers May his soul rest in peace

Condolences to all of Willie's family and thinking especially of Patsy. Willie was a true gentleman. R.I.P

I always enjoyed his company and stories of his days competing .
Rest in peace my old friend.

I’m very sorry to hear of Willie’s passing, sincere condolences to all of his family.
Willie, a legend and a gentleman, of whom I have many great memories, especially our trip to Belgium in 1971.
May he rest in peace.

A gent, a man of wit and a brilliant coach. I always felt I could shave a few milliseconds off when Willie was leading the session. So many happy memories. May he rest in peace.

Willie was a Hero & A Friend to me- always kind and encouraging. We had some great days in Donore Harriers. Thoughts and Prayers with the Family.

Willie was one of the great characters and athletes of Irish athletes and a good person. I have many fond memories of Willie as a kid in Donore. He gave so much back to his club. My condolences to Willie’s family. May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to the Dunne family.

A true gentleman, an exceptional athlete — Donore Harriers has lost a legend. Your race well run, your memory is etched in Donore Harriers' history. Rest in honour, esteemed Olympian.

Willie was a stalwart in Donore, come hail, rain or snow you could be guaranteed Willie would be there supporting and cheering on all athletes young and old. He will be deeply missed by all in the athletics world. Condolence's to all the Dunne family. May Willie rest in peace.

We offer our sincere condolences to the Dunne family on the passing of a true Donore legend , he was much loved in the club by his teammates from the glory days and fellow members but also the many juvenile athletes he trained during his coaching days down the years . A fount of athletics wisdom, great raconteur as well as being a superb athlete. May he rest in peace

Willie

One of the great characters of the running world. You enhanced our experience of life with expertise, love and laughter may you rest in peace my friend

Sincerest sympathy to the Dunne family on the sad passing of Willie.Have some great memories of Willie during my days in Donore.He was a gentleman, a great character and a top class athlete.May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest Sympathy to the Dunne Family on the passing of Willie May he RIP.

Sincere sympathies to both the Dunne family and also the Donore Harriers family on the passing of Willie, a true legend of Athletics. Not only by his deeds but also by his wonderful sense of fun may he be remembered. Rest easily Willie.

Sincere condolences to the Dunne family on the sad passing,of their brother, my old clubmate Willie rip

Condolences to Willie's family especially Patsy, Willie you were quiet gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Sorry Bernard and Family to hear of the passing of your Brother Willie may he rest in peace Frank…Bernie

Rest in Peace Willie. A great runner , a true gentleman and an Olympian always .