We are heartbroken. Our dearest, kindest Robert slipped away from us yesterday. My husband, my blogging partner, my companion in all our adventures, the love of my life.
I don’t know what the future holds for Roaringwater Journal, but I do know that all our readers will join me in raising a glass to the memory of this wonderful man – architect, folklorist, writer, musician, historian and proud citizen of Ireland.
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Oh Finola,
My heart hurts for you, we can only imagine your pain at this time. Thank God you will be surrounded by friends and neighbors who will help and console you.
Thoughts and prayers,
Marie Bruce – a keen reader from Vancouver.
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Heartbroken, but what a privilege to have had Robert as a dear friend and fellow adventurer. He has left a fine legacy in Roaringwater Journal.
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Finola, it came as a great shock to us all and we can only underestimate what it has meant to you. But we can only trust that time will soften the blow which you and your family have had.
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Dear Finola.This is the saddest news.Please accept my deepest condolences.May your memories of Robert and your life together be a deep well of comfort always.Susan Heiser
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Dear Finola,very sad to hear the news of Roberts passing. Although I never met you or Robert ,I looked forward to travelling along the roads and across the fields of West Cork on your many adventures. It was a feeling of walking along in your company.
Thanks Robert for all your inspirational stories.
Bryan Rogers,County Louth
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Dear Finola. I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Its hard to believe. Robert was such a lovely guy and you were a great team. My sympathies also to his children. Elizabeth
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So, so, sorry
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Schock, sadness, devastation, our condolences–words cannot express the loss, especially for you., But perhaps the words by E. A. Bucchianen have a place in your heart at a time like this.: “When all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.” (And I sincerely hope the Journal lives on in his memory.)
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I am at a loss for words. I hope you stay stong through these tough times. Please accept my depest condolences. You both as well as the journal have been a source of information, entertainement and inspiration for me in the short time since I discovered it.
May God bring peace to your heart.
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Sincerest sympathies on the loss of your soul mate.
I have loved your blogs over many years, and they are a fitting testament to each of you and both of you.
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On behalf of Tinners Morris I would like to express our sadness at Robert’s passing but also our thanks for a life well lived and in particular for the work he did with us to teach us the Ockington Morris Four Man Stick Dance, one of our favourites. We shall remember and celebrate his life whenever we perform this dance.
Chris Owen (Squire Tinners Morris)
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Dear Finola, our deepest condolescences to you.
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So Sorry to hear that Finola, take care and stay strong
David
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I’m so, so sorry to hear this Finola. You have my deepest sympathy as you move into this new life.
My warmest thoughts,
Stephanie
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I’ve been rereading some of Robert’s posts on Roaring Water Journal; a deeply curious and thoughtful man, who wrote well about his many varied interests. He was so fortunate to have found you, and you he; a true partnership. May he rest in peace.
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Finola
may sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved Robert. I only met him once with Elizabeth Twohig and yourself- what a lovely lovely man. May he rest in peace.
Beatrice Doran
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I am so sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time, Finola.
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I’m so saddened, Finola. It was such a delight to while away the time with you and Robert in the popup shop in Skibbereen in 2016. We felt like we’d known you forever and, in the intervening years, have enjoyed taking in the wonders of Cork vicariously on your rambles. I hope that memories hold you up at this tender, difficult time.
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Dear Finola,
Please know that the blogs Robert wrote ( and yours, of course) were eagerly awaited by people near and far, strangers and friends. He touched our lives, and was clearly the center of yours.
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find some moments of peace in the wildflowers soon to bloom in Ireland’s Spring.
From Colorado
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Much shocked by this news, as we all are, and deeply saddened. I am so proud to have known him, and we will all miss his gentle presence here in West Cork. A life so well lived, and so many gifts so freely shared with others….Thank you Robert. And to you Finola my heart goes out, I know West Cork will look after you, as you both have given so much to West Cork.
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I’m so sorry to read this, such sad, sad news. Shocked. I knew Robert from back when his old school friend Russ and I used to go for tea at his Mum’s house in Farnham when he was an architecture student. There was always cake. Canals, concertinas and cake. Much love.
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So very sorry for your inestimable loss. He was a very respected neighbour to all of us at Rossbrin and such an interesting blogger. Let us know if we can do anything helpful for you at this time. Ann M.
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With deepest sympathy Finola
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I’m so sorry to read this Finola, my sincere condolences. Mary Pawle
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So terribly sorry to hear about Robert. Such a good man. May he rest in peace. Sending you best wishes and condolences Finola.
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A true gentleman to the last. His memory will be with us all. Much love to you Finola.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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We’ll always remember. Fergus & Frieda and all the gang.
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You both have created a wonderful library and archive, and I have shared it many times with friends and family with whom I extol this remarkable part of the world. This is so very sad for you and I hope that this message and many others you receive will help to ease your feelings of loss just a little bit.
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There are no words , the writings always brought a joy and smile on a grey or sunny day. It is such a gift what was shared , thank you ………with love and embracing thoughts , Shelley Osborne Peterborough New Hampshire USA
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Dear Finola, My deepest condolences to you on the loss of your dear Husband. We stepped out with you both through your writings and were able to share in the wonderful world you had created together.
Thank you for the days
Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me
I’m thinking of the days
I won’t forget a single day believe me
I bless the light
I bless the light that lights on you believe me
And though you’re gone
You’re with me every single day believe me.
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What a loss, Finola — I am so deeply sorry. Robert was a kind, thoughtful, erudite man whose writings have fascinated, entertained, and enlightened. He will be so much missed.
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You both have created a wonderful library and archive, and I have shared it many times with friends and family with whom I extol this remarkable part of the world. This is very sad for you and I hope that this message and many others you receive will help to ease your feelings of loss just a little bit. Kind regards.
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Sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences.
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Finola, thinking of you with all my heart, remembering how I felt 18 months ago and hoping th
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Finola- we are very sorry to hear the sad news of Robert.
May he rest in peace 🙏.
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Sincere condolences to you Finola, this is very sad news. Our thoughts are with you.
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My most sincere condolences - such sad news.
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Finola, we are very sorry to hear the sad news of Robert – may he rest in peace.🙏
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That is such a shock Finola.I am very sorry . All those lovely accounts to all those unikuely fascinating places stand as a tribute to you and Robert.
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Finola
I am heartsick for you on the loss of Robert. Please accept my condolences.
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deepest aloha.
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I am sorry to hear this. But what an interesting life he had.
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So very sorry to hear this news. Deepest condolences to you.
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Finola, our sincere and deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Robert. He was such a magnificent scholar and just a lovely human being. We never hade that follow-up meeting to you and Robert’s visit to Coolekleure ( Dunmanway). We remember you both with great affection. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a anam uasal. – (May his noble soul be seated on the right hand of God). To you, Finola, we extend our heartfelt condolences. Dónal & Caitríona Donnelly , Dundrum, Dublin16 & Coolkelure.
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Findlay. What devastating news. Take care of yourself.
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Finola,
My heart breaks for you. Deepest sympathies.
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I am so very sorry to hear your devastating news. I do not know you or Robert but feel through Roaringwater Journal as if I do. Take comfort from the shared and heartfelt sympathies of your no doubt large reading community of which I am just one. Madeleine.
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my deepest condolences
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Oh Finola.
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Finola, what devastating news – Betty Ann and I send you our deepest condolences. All our love.
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