Online book of Condolence

Edel was a unique and special person, a wonderful teacher and a sincere and

faithful friend. Our hearts are broken as a school community at the loss of

someone who gave so much to so many in her 16 years with us.

To her husband Eoghan, her children Erin, Aoibhinn, Oisin and Dàire, her

parents Paddy and Betty, her sister Natasha and her entire family and wide

circle of friends, we offer our sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

‘Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.’

Messages of Condolence

Our prayers are with the family friends and staff or Killeigh school

Assumpta and Roddy McGowan

1/19/2018 13:43:12

My sincere condolences to Edel's husband, children and family and to all the staff of Killeigh N.S. Edel was a wonderful teacher and a loving and kind person. I not only knew Edel as a wonderful teacher to Seán but also as a school friend. RIP beautiful lady x From Nigel, Lorraine, Seán, Mark & Emma Dunne x x x x x

Lorraine Dunne

1/19/2018 14:29:28

My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Edel. May she rest in peace

Elizabeth MacDonnell

1/19/2018 14:36:24

Sincere sympathy on your sad loss. My heart goes out to family, colleagues, friends and school community.

Ray McInerney

1/19/2018 16:34:04

Sincere condolences to Edel’s family and the whole school community at Killeigh NS on the untimely death of Edel. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Joanne Campion, Principal Killeenduff NS, Easkey Co. Sligo

1/19/2018 16:35:58

Our deepest sympathies on the death of Edel. Our thought and prayers are with her family, friends and the whole school community.

Divine Word NS, Marley Grange,Dublin 16

1/19/2018 16:42:00

Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Edel. Deeply saddened at the loss of such a wonderful person and teacher.

Kilbride National School Kilbride Trim

1/19/2018 17:17:40

Deepest sympathies from Bantry, Co. Cork.

Teresa Pigott

1/19/2018 17:26:39

My thoughts and prayers are with Edel's family and the school community in Killeigh. I had the pleasure of working with Edel in Killeigh, during which she was a wonderful colleague and mentor who always had a kind word and plenty of encouragement as I started out my teaching career. Edel became a great friend and I have many fond memories of the laughs, chats, stories and nights out we shared over that time. Rest in Peace Edel xxx

Mary Masterson 

1/19/2018 17:26:54

The Staff of Mercy Primary School, Birr, Co. Offaly send our sincerest condolences to Edel’s husband, children, family and the staff of Killeigh NS. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.

Barbara Hanamy

1/19/2018 17:40:53

I’m very sorry to hear of this sad news for Edel’s family and whole school community. May Edel Rest In Peace. No words can help your loss.

Sheila Jennings - Lehinch N.S, Mayo

1/19/2018 17:49:35

Sincerest sympathy to Edel’s family, to Damien and all her school colleagues on her untimely death. May love and light envelop all of you at this difficult time.

Caroline Quinn, Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS

1/19/2018 18:32:22

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Edel's family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Gach duine i nGaelscoil an Eiscir Riada, An Tulach Mhór

1/19/2018 18:47:24 

Very sad to hear that awful news! Heartfelt condolences to Edel's family and to the whole school community! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. 

Tony Gallagher Scoil Ursula Sligo 

1/19/2018 19:18:03

Condolences to Edel's family and her school colleagues. Damien spoke fondly about Edel as a cherished staff member. Our thoughts in schools in Wexford are with you all at this time.

Gerry Moran Loch Garman

1/19/2018 19:49:34

Please accept our deepest sympathies for Edel's family, and for the entire school community.

Annemarie Hogan, St Brigid's Primary School, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

1/19/2018 20:12:43

I wish to express my deepest sympathies to Edel's family and her school community. 

Ger Ruane

1/19/2018 20:46:16

On behalf of the staff and pupils of Scoil Una Naofa, Crumlin, Dublin 12, I wish to pass our sincere condolences and sympathy to Damian and all the staff and pupils at Killeigh Primary school and our prayers especially to Edel's husband, children and family.

Adrienne Ni Cheallaigh, Principal, Scoil Una Naofa

1/19/2018 20:51:07

Our sincere sympathy and prayers go to Edel's family, we pray for everyone affected by her sad passing, including her colleagues and pupils of Killeigh.

Michael Cleary & all at Roxboro NS, Roscommon

1/19/2018 20:57:14

Our sincere sympathy to you all on Edel’s passing from all at Tullamore Educate Together NS

Cathy Lyons, Tullamore ETNS

1/19/2018 22:05:38

Heartfelt condolences to Edel's lovely family, school community and all those grieving her loss. May Edel rest in peace among the angels.

Ann Garry Rath NS Ballybrittas Laois

1/19/2018 23:11:03

I'm know that the many people who knew Edel are very upset at her recent passing. I didn't know her; I'm just a colleague in the profession who wants to pass on my condolences to her family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.

John Threadgold

1/20/2018 8:28:17

So sorry to hear of your loss. A lady taken way too early. We will keep Edels family and school community in our prayers next week. May she RIP.

Patrickswell NS, Limerick

1/20/2018 8:33:54

Very sad to hear of Edel's passing. My sympathies to Edel's family, friends and colleagues.

Kevin Giblin

1/20/2018 8:35:18

Sincere sympathies to Edel's family and to the staff  and pupils of Killeigh NS. Edel  brightened the lives of so many and  has left a wonderful legacy. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Linda, Mary and all in St Joseph's NS

1/20/2018 9:45:40

Our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, colleagues and school community of this beautiful young teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad heart breaking time. From Catriona Donohoe. Principal. St Michaels NS Clifferna Co. Cavan.

Catriona Donohoe

1/20/2018 10:48:23

Sorry for your huge loss

Dooish N.S. Ballybofey, Co. Donegal

1/20/2018 11:04:56

Our sincerest sympathies to all in Killeigh NS. Edel was a fine teacher and person.

The community of Gortnamona NS

1/20/2018 12:19:30

A huge loss to all her family and friends. She was a beautiful person to all who knew her. Rest in peace Edel.

Ian and Caroline Dunne

1/20/2018 15:45:57

Our deepest sympathies to Edel's family, friends and the whole school community at Killeigh N.S. from all the staff of Castlecuffe National School. 

Bridie Dunne

1/20/2018 17:09:22

"We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Eoghan Buggy and family on the loss of Edel, a dear wife, mother, daughter and sister. Our thoughts are also with Killeigh School Community who have lost a much loved member of staff. Though Edel was not known personally to many of us, the stories we have heard paint a picture of a beautiful, kind, gentle lady who epitomized the best of our teaching profession. May she rest in peace.

Ballinamere NS School Community

1/20/2018 17:13:58

The staff and community of The Heath would like to express our sincerest condolences to Edel's family and the staff of Killeigh National School. May she rest in peace.

David O'Brien, Scoil an Fhraoich Mhóir, The Heath, Portlaoise

1/20/2018 17:47:52

A brillant teacher and a beautiful woman I’m heartbroken

Stuart Campbell

1/20/2018 20:22:07

On behalf of the staff of St Oliver Plunkett BNS, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to Edel's family and friends and to the staff and pupils of Killeigh N.S. May she rest in peace.

Orla Hannon, St Oliver Plunkett BNS, Moate

1/21/2018 10:49:33

At dheis Dé go raibh a hanam . Beimid ag guí at bhur son.

Pobal Scoil Chualann, Bré, Co Chill Mhantáin

1/21/2018 16:01:12

Sending sincere sympathy to Edel's family, colleagues and friends. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Riona Donoghue (friend and colleague of Edel's aunt Phyll)

1/21/2018 21:21:14

Our deepest sympathies to Edel's family and the whole school community.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Pat Galvin and staff, Portarlington.

1/21/2018 21:53:58

My heartfelt sympathy to Edel’s husband, children and family and also to the teachers and pupils who loved her and will miss her . May she rest in peace .

Noelle Mac Donagh

1/22/2018 0:53:22

Our deepest sympathy to Edel's family and to her teaching colleagues.  May she rest in peace.  Principal and staff Rosenallis NS

Jackie Hyland

1/22/2018 7:05:34

Sincere condolences to Edel's husband, children, parents, family and friends, to Damien and the staff and school community, on her untimely passing. Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time.

Regina Halpin Divine Mercy SNS Lucan, Co. Dublin

1/22/2018 8:30:43

On behalf of the students, staff and whole school community, I offer our sincere condolences at the sad loss of Edel.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.  Dia libhse, Peter Jennings

Our Lady of Lourdes NS, Limerick

1/22/2018 8:45:21

Sincere condolences to Edel's husband, children, family and all in Killeigh NS from Ballinagar NS.

Ballinagar NS, Tullamore

1/22/2018 9:35:52

Sincere condolences to Edel's family , friends and all the school community at Killeigh NS.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, May she rest in peace, From all at St Brendan's PS Birr Co Offaly

St Brendans PS Birr

1/22/2018 10:01:25

My sincere condolences to you as you face of heartbreak of each day without Edel, my God give you the strength you need. 

Paula O'Connor

1/22/2018 10:03:13

To Eoghan & children, Davis & Buggy families, and all her close family, friends & colleagues, as a fellow teacher & a Ballinamere/Durrow man, my sincerest condolences & prayers to you all. There are no words. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Adrian Reynolds

1/22/2018 10:07:44

We would like to pass on our condolences  to the family  and staff colleagues of Edel. May you find strength and solace in your shared grief and support for each other.

Balbriggan Educate Together NS.

1/22/2018 11:15:26

Our deepest condolences to Edels` family, relatives, friends and school community. 

St. Cronan`s Junior National School, Swords, Co. Dublin.

1/22/2018 11:15:27

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Edel. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Tubberclare National School, Athlone

1/22/2018 11:24:56

Sincere condolences to Edel's family, friends and all at Killeigh NS. From all at Ballinderreen NS, Galway

Barry Quinn

1/22/2018 11:26:11

My deepest sympathy to Edel's family, friends and school community.May Edel rest in peace.

Madonna Lambert, Kilkerley NS, County Louth

1/22/2018 11:28:00

Please accept our deepest sympathies for Edel's family, and for the entire school community. Gone too soon."

Holy Spirit Boys' National School Ballymun Dublin 11

1/22/2018 11:37:43

Heartfelt condolences from all at Little Island NS, Co. Cork

Micheal Rea

1/22/2018 11:58:31

Go ndéanfaidh Dia grásta uirthi agus go dtuga  Sé cahbhair do chlann agus do chairde atá fághta ina diaidh.

Staff of St Mary's Primary School Trim

1/22/2018 12:49:10

Condolences to all the family and colleagues of Edel.  What a sad day for you all.  Thinking of you all.  

Ruth Costello & staff of Rahara NS., Co. Roscommon

1/22/2018 14:36:29

Sincere condolences to her husband and four childrwen and also to Damien and all the staff of Killeigh N.S. on the passing of Edel. Leaba i measc na Naoimh go raibh aici. Feargal Hurley, Scoil Íosagáin BNS, Cork

Feargal Hurley

1/22/2018 15:01:22

Deepest sympathy to the family of Edel and to her colleagues and friends. From the staff of Abbeylara NS Co. Longford

Mary Quinn

1/22/2018 15:39:56

Deepest sympathies to Edel's young family and husband and her tragic passing. R.I.P.

Paula Mac Eoin (sister in law of Sarah Phelan)

1/22/2018 17:16:42

So very sorry to hear of Edel's passing.

Olwyn trainor

1/22/2018 17:34:08

Sincere sympathies to Edel's family and friends at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the whole school community of Killeigh who have lost such a wonderful member of staff.

Míchéal & Colette Hyland

1/22/2018 18:17:54

Sincere sympathies to Edel's family and friends at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the whole school community of Killeigh who have lost such a wonderful member of staff.

Geashill NS

1/22/2018 18:19:07

Today and always, may your memories of Edel bring you peace, comfort, and strength. May she rest in peace

Catherine Reidy Grange NS Fermoy

1/22/2018 23:01:43

To Damian and friends in Killeigh NS- you are in our thoughts and prayers this week. Edel was  indeed a treasured  colleague and friend to you all. We also wish to assure Eoghan and their four beautiful children, Edel's parents and her sister Natasha that they are very much also in our thoughts. Whoever said of God "He only takes the best"was surely thinking of Edel.

Marguerite and the staff and school community of Pullough NS

1/22/2018 23:27:47

Le comhbhrón ó chroí ar chailliúint tragóideach Edel. Ó Foireann Ghaelscoil an Mhuilinn, An Muileann Cearr, Co. na hIarmhí.

Caroline Mhic Róibín

1/23/2018 10:17:00

"The Staff of Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire, Cloneygowan Co. Offaly send our sincerest condolences to Edel’s husband  Eoghan, children Erin, Aoibhinn, Oisín and Dáire, family and the all the staff of Scoil N Sincheall NS. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. 

The Staff of Scoil Náisiúnta Mhuire, Cloneygowan Co. Offaly

1/23/2018 10:41:59

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. I know that words cannot convey the deep sadness and loss you all must be experiencing.May Edel rest in peace.

Desmond Sutton

1/23/2018 10:43:57

Our sincere condolences to the staff and pupils of Killeigh NS on the death of their colleage and teacher and most especially to Edel's husband, Eoghan and her children, Erin, Aoibhinn, Oisín and Dáire. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh sí. From staff and pupils of St. Patrick's JNS Skerries, Co. Dublin.

St. Patrick's JNS, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

1/23/2018 11:42:11

On behalf of St. Philomena's N.S. we wish to extend our deepest condolences to Edel's lovely family, friends and the entire school community of Killeigh N.S. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May Edel's gentle soul rest in peace.

St. Philomena's N.S.

1/23/2018 11:49:41

Our thoughts and prayers are with Edel's family, friends and in particular with Damian and her school family at this terrible time. Sincere condolences from the school community of Our Lady of Good Counsel GNS, Ferrybank, Waterford.

Catriona O'Reilly

1/23/2018 12:03:12

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Walsh Island NS

1/23/2018 13:09:16

RIP Edel you were taken too soon x

Margo Smith Lenamore NS Longford

1/23/2018 20:41:33

Deepest sympathies. She was one of the kindest and best loved teachers that ever walked this earth. 

Ó hAoláin family, Killurin

1/24/2018 12:14:40

Our prayers will be offered for the family of Edel.

St Patrick's GNS - Limerick

1/24/2018 12:56:19

Deepest sympathies to Edel's family and friends. Our thoughts are prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.

Queen of the Universe N.S.

1/24/2018 13:23:08

Deepest sympathy on such a very sad occasion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Siobhán Gohery, Killeeneen N.S. Co. Galway

Sincere sympathy on your sad loss.  Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

Declan Fogarty

1/24/2018 20:46:58

Sincerest condolences to the staff of Killeigh N.S on the untimely death of Edel. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her family at this difficult time.

Simon Byrne and the staff of Scoil Eoin II Naofa, Tullamore Phóil II Naofa, Tullamore

1/25/2018 10:01:59 

Heartfelt condolences on this tragic loss. May she rest in peace.

Wendy Hanbidge. JSNS Dunlavin Co Wicklow.

1/25/2018 10:47:25

Our deepest sympathy to Edel's family and to Damian and his staff in Killeigh on your sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Clare Kenny and Staff, Scoil Phroinsiais Naofa, Clara.

1/25/2018 18:35:32

Condolence to Edel’s family and to her ‘school family’ in Killeigh at this sad time.

Noel Huston, Athlone

1/25/2018 21:29:12

The Staff of St Paul’s N.S. Athlone,offer sincere sympathy to Edel’s husband, children and family. We also extend our sympathy to the staff and wider community of Killeigh NS at this very painful time.

No words can express the pain you are all going through but remember that because the love of a mother starts before birth, her love will endure long after death.

May Edel’s young, gentle and caring soul rest in peace.

Anne Connaughton, St Paul’s N.S. Athlone

1/27/2018 1:00:45 

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