“He constantly gave back to the community”: Tributes paid to former Kildare Mayor who passed away suddenly

Rest In Peace

Tributes have been paid to a former Mayor of Kildare who passed away suddenly aged in his early 50s on Thursday, September 26 last.

The late Micheál 'Spike' Nolan, who previously served as a county councillor for Fine Gael, passed away last week in Newbridge.

He was the son of the late Micheál 'Spike' Nolan Senior, who also had a career in local politics and passed away in 2014.

Kildare South Senator Fiona O'Loughlin paid tribute to Mr Nolan's passing on Friday, September 27 last, and now, even more people have come out to pay their respects on RIP.ie.

Minister of State Martin Heydon said: "Micheál Spike Nolan, served as a member of Kildare County Council from 2007 to 2014 representing Newbridge, and served as Mayor of Kildare for two years. A proud Sarsfields man, he followed in his father’s footsteps working for all of the people of Newbridge.

"More than that, he was someone I worked closely with, and whose opinion I really valued.

"He took a leading role in a number of my election campaigns in Newbridge and was always available at the end of the phone for updates and advice."

"Our thoughts are with Deirdre, Rebecca, Tadhg, Jack, Ursula, Kevin, Brian and Cissy. He will be greatly missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

Brian Mulvey, the Chairperson of the Board of Management for Patrician Primary School, said about the late Mr Nolan: "On behalf of the entire Patrician Primary School Community, we would like to express our deepest condolences to our dear colleague Deirdre, to Rebecca, Tadhg & Jack and to the wider Nolan and O'Leary families on the sudden passing of Micheál.

"We are devastated for your loss.

"As part of a lifetime of public service, we were honoured to have Micheál serve as Treasurer on our Board of Management for the last ten years or more.

"He constantly gave back to the community, following the proud traditions of the Nolan family.

"We will miss him greatly, both as a friend and esteemed colleague."

"RIP a chara," Mr Mulvey concluded.

The late Micheál 'Spike' Nolan with his wife Dee. Photograph credit: Senator Fiona O'Loughlin via Facebook.

Another person who paid tribute was Fine Gael Senator Paddy Burke: "Deepest sympathy to Deirdre, Ursula and the Nolan family on the sad and sudden passing of Michael (Spike).

"Have many great memories of Micheál Jnr, Snr and you Ursula."

"Rest in Peace my friend."

Shay Nolan of Bus Éireann also said: "Deepest condolences to Kevin and [the] Nolan family on the passing of Michael.

"A true gentleman and a good friend, will be greatly missed in Broadstone."

"Rest in peace pal."

Lastly, another Senator, Seán Kyne (also of Fine Gael), said about the late Mr Nolan: "Sympathies to Deirdre, Rebecca, Tadhg and Jack, Ursula and the extended Nolan family on Spike’s passing.

"May he Rest in Peace."

DEATH NOTICE

The death has occurred of Micheál 'Spike' Nolan.

Ballymany Manor, Newbridge, Kildare.

Suddenly on September 26, 2024.

Predeceased by his sister Ann and dad Michael.

Michéal 'Spike' Nolan is sadly missed and survived by his loving wife Deirdre, his children Rebecca, Tadhg and Jack and the family dog Pearl, his mum Ursula, his siblings, mother-in-law Cissy, extended family, relatives and friends.

May Micheál Rest In Peace.

Reposing in Anderson & Leahy Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Tuesday evening at 3pm with Prayers at 7pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Conleth’s Parish Church for 11am Mass, which will lived-streamed at https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church.

Funeral afterwards to St Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.