Book of Condolence & Memorial

**dahamsta** · 30/10/2009, 8:49 AM

EDIT: If you'd like to post condolences, please do so on eirebhoy's profile.

Also note that discussion of the circumstances of eirebhoy's death is not allowed on Foot.ie at this time. We may allow it later, but not for at least a few weeks.

A book of condolence for eirebhoy will be opened on Foot.ie on Monday, please make sure you drop in at some point during the day to sign it, even if you usually wouldn't visit the site on a Monday.

Personally, I think a flag would be a great memorial to eirebhoy, and although I never met him personally, I think he'd like the idea too. However it's up to you to decide, not me, so please chat about it here rather than in the other thread.

Thanks,
adam

**paul_oshea** · 30/10/2009, 8:52 AM

I am up for a flag. I dont think a set amount should be required either as some can afford more than others. Whatever anyone can contribute should do for a huge flag given the respect and friends he had on here. YI had a ncie message in the other thread.

**Wangball** · 30/10/2009, 9:04 AM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

I am up for a flag. I dont think a set amount should be required either as some can afford more than others. Whatever anyone can contribute should do for a huge flag given the respect and friends he had on here. YI had a ncie message in the other thread.

How do we go about contributing?

**magnumpi** · 30/10/2009, 9:17 AM

flag is a super idea.

maybe we could set up a paypal account that people could donate to?

**paul_oshea** · 30/10/2009, 9:21 AM

Thats what was done the last time magnumpi, think it would be a great idea too. Just one question how long did it take from ordering the foot.ie flag to actually getting it done, given that we have limited time circa 2 weeks from today to get the flag done?

**Junior** · 30/10/2009, 9:40 AM

Id like to contribute. We need someone who has done this before to do the honours as time is at a premium before either fo the France games.

Would it be worth considering if Boards.ie or YBIG.ie are planning anything similar - makes sense to pool the effort.

**MariborKev** · 30/10/2009, 9:42 AM

Originally Posted by Junior

Id like to contribute. We need someone who has done this before to do the honours as time is at a premium before either fo the France games.

Junior,

I have already volunteered to take it on in terms of the ordering- I have emailed a few suppliers I have used in the past to see if they can meet the deadline so that if it goes ahead we aren't wasting time.

**Stuttgart88** · 30/10/2009, 10:08 AM

Would a message to the FAI be appropriate - perhaps for a comment on their website, but more pointedly asking for a moment's silence / applause at the French home game?

**youngirish** · 30/10/2009, 10:10 AM

I'm going to email the FAI now. I'd suggest as many as possible on here do the same.
Has anyone got an appropriate email address I'm not going to use ticketing.

**northerncelt** · 30/10/2009, 10:24 AM

Flag sounds an appropriate celebration to me... id be happy to contribute

**paul_oshea** · 30/10/2009, 10:33 AM

YI try info@fai.ie.

Stutts and I have emailed that link, include the link to foot.ie RIP i think to show how valued he was.

**BigmanCas** · 30/10/2009, 10:35 AM

I would be very happy to contribute also. May he rest in peace

**tetsujin1979** · 30/10/2009, 10:43 AM

I'd like to contribute too, a flag would be a nice memoriam
on the forum on phillaldinho.com, we renamed one of the forums in memory of Ahmed Ibrahim Ali, a young Swedish football who was murdered, could the Fans Forum be renamed in memory of Gearoid, even temporarily?

he has a facebook account here: http://www.facebook.com/gearoidw
and a (rarely used) twitter account: http://twitter.com/gearoidw
if you want to leave a message of condolence

**colster** · 30/10/2009, 10:48 AM

I'd like to contribute too. Flag is a great idea.

**EastTerracer** · 30/10/2009, 11:16 AM

Another option might be a more permanent memorial at Lansdowne Road. They are selling personalised bricks for the new stadium (see link below)and it sounds like something Eirebhoy might have appreciated...

http://www.avivastadium-footballwalk.ie/

**Mad Moose** · 30/10/2009, 11:38 AM

Well thought of Adam on the book of condolences and then the flag. I was ware of Eirebhoy around here.Was he a St Pats fan, Derry Fan (thats Eire Bad Boy) perhaps from another forum.

I'll have a look at the book on Monday.

**passinginterest** · 30/10/2009, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by EastTerracer

Another option might be a more permanent memorial at Lansdowne Road. They are selling personalised bricks for the new stadium (see link below)and it sounds like something Eirebhoy might have appreciated...

http://www.avivastadium-footballwalk.ie/

I like that idea. I'll make a contribution to whichever memorial is chosen.

**DeLorean** · 30/10/2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by EastTerracer

Another option might be a more permanent memorial at Lansdowne Road. They are selling personalised bricks for the new stadium (see link below)and it sounds like something Eirebhoy might have appreciated...

http://www.avivastadium-footballwalk.ie/

I really like that idea ET. Like the others, I will happily contribute should something be decided upon.

**pineapple stu** · 30/10/2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Harpsbear

I was ware of Eirebhoy around here.Was he a St Pats fan

I think he had a Pat's avatar for ages alright.

**Scram** · 30/10/2009, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by dahamsta

A book of condolence for eirebhoy will be opened on Foot.ie on Monday, please make sure you drop in at some point during the day to sign it, even if you usually wouldn't visit the site on a Monday.

Personally, I think a flag would be a great memorial to eirebhoy, and although I never met him personally, I think he'd like the idea too. However it's up to you to decide, not me, so please chat about it here rather than in the other thread.

Thanks,
adam

OMG, What happened? EDIT: Just realizing this was the guy assaulted in Sydney.

I didn't know the chap but he was a great contributor here and on SoccerCentral, and he only gave me one infraction, despite my rantings!

A good Celtic and Ireland fan, with great football knowledge. I'm up for whatever is decided.