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Philip Dunlop,

Hawthorn Lodge, Castlebar - on the 10th December 2023, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Cuan Chaitriona Nursing Home.

Predeceased by his parents Colin and Mary (nee O’Malley), and his brother Francis (Norwich).

Dearly loved husband of Anna (nee Brazil) and loving father of Gráinne (Bangkok), James (Turlough, Castlebar), Sam (Seoul) and Agatha (Chester); adored grandfather of Laura, Niamh, Sarah, Méabh, Finlay, Alex, Angus and George. 

He will be sadly missed by his wife Anna, sons, daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law Ian, daughters-in-law Maria and ji Hyun, his brothers Charles (Montreal) and Bede (Oxford), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

After a career as a Classics teacher in England, in Repton, Derbyshire and Manchester, Philip and his wife Anna Maria took early retirement and moved over to Castlebar in 1992 to renovate and make a home in Hawthorn Lodge, once home to the family of Philip’s mother, Mary O’Malley. Hawthorn Lodge would be well known to generations of musicians who visited the house over the years to sit music exams, many with Philip accompanying them. Philip has several musical strings to his bow including conductor for the Castlebar Town Band, founder of The Mayo Strings, accompanist to Cill Aodain Choral Society, as well as composing numerous pieces including Pride of Castlebar.

May Philip rest in peace.

Philip will repose in Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, F23 HT38 on Tuesday, 12th December from 6.00pm until 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar on Wednesday, 13th December at 11am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium.

The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/castlebar or it can be listened to in Castlebar on Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3FM.

You may leave a message of condolence below for the family or share a memory.

All enquiries to Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar on 087-2648869

www.kilcoynefuneralhome.com

Jack and Maisie Loftus, Marian Row, Castlebar.
Sympathy to the familw and extended relations,on Philips death.May he rest in peace.
Cora and Breda Mulroy and Managers, Mayo Leisure Point
Sincere condolences to Anna, James, Marie and Dunlop families on the sad passing of Philip, a lovely man and true gentleman. May he rest in peace
Jennifer Loftus
Anna and the Dunlop family, I am so sorry to hear of Philip’s passing. He has left a wonderful legacy.
Connie Grady
Deepest sympathy to the Dunlop family. May Philip rest in peace. Gradys, Partry.
Darragh Loftus, Castlebar.
Sincere Condolences to Anna and the Dunlop Family on the passing of Philip. I have very fond memories of Philip as a neighbour growing up on Hawthorn Avenue. You are all very much in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Kevin Sykes
Deepest sympathy to all the Dunlop family on the death of Philip. May he rest in peace. Sykes family Ballyvary.
Senator Paddy Burke
Deepest sympathy to Anna and family on the sad passing of Philip
May he rest in peace
Hugh & Noreen McGinley, 8.knockaphunta.
Our sincere sympathy to Anna and your Family on the sad passing of Philip. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Philip rest in peace.
Billy and Marion Dunne Kiltimagh
Sincerest sympathies to Anna and family and extended families. Great memories of times past. One of life’s true gentlemen. RIP Philip.
Padraig/Dorothy Flynn
Sincere Sympathy to all Dunlop Family
Mary Loftus, Hawthorn Avenue.
Anna, James, Maria and all of the Dunlop family we are saddened to hear of the death of Philip a dear husband, father and grandfather. Have known Philip and Anna for over thirty three years living at Hawthorn Lodge. Philip was a very cultured gentleman, an accomplished musician and gifted with a melodious singing voice. He will be so missed by his family but also by his dear and respected friends in the musical and choral societies
Rest in peace Philip.
Mary Tolan Rockfield
Deepest sympathy to the Dunlop family on the sad passing of Philip may he rest in peace
Christine and Seamus Gordon and Family, Plovervale, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to Anna and all the family on the death of Philip. A gentleman, he played piano for our boys as they did their violin exams at Hawthorn Lodge and did so much to promote music. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Brendan Burke, Teresa Fallon, Chloe Burke.
Sincere Sympathy to Anna, Grainne, James, Sam , Agatha, all his Grandchildren, and extended Dunlop Family, on the sad passing of Philip . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael Ring TD
Deepest sympathy to the Dunlop family on the death of Philip.
May Philip rest in peace.
Declan and Geraldine Hynes and family Straide
Sincere sympathy to Anna and all the extended Dunlop family and friends on the death of your beloved Philip. A lovely gentleman, kind and friendly. Philips passing is regretted by all the members of Castlebar concert band. Philip always made us very welcome to his home on our numerous visit with our girls doing music exams. May his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts at this sad time.
Helen Lyons Breaghwy
My condolences to Philip's wife Anna Sons Daughters in-laws and Grandchildren on the death of your beloved Husband Father Father-in-law and Grandfather. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace reunited with his loved ones gone before him. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Angela Gormley
Sincere sympathy to Anna and family on the passing of Philip a wonderful musician and a true gentleman Heaven be his bed.
Monica and Tomás Rowley
Offering our sincere condolences to Anna and all Philip's family and extended family and friends. Philip was a wonderful accompanist to the Cill Aodain Choral Society for many years. Great memories of both Philip and Anna. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Walter Donoghue
Sincere sympathy to Anna and family on the death of Philip.
Clare Sanders, Cloonee, Partry
Sincere sympathies to the Dunlop family. Philip accompanied many of my flute students over the years, providing not just a beautiful environment but also such knowledge, talent and expertise, always shared most humbly and gracefully. I am very saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.
Beverley Flynn
Sincere sympathy to Anna and the Dunlop family on Philip’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Kathleen Pepper (Curragh Castlebar)
Sincere sympathy to Anna and all the family on the passing of Philip. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Castlebar Town Band
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Philip Dunlop today, a former leader of the Castlebar Town Band. Philip was a musician, leader, and composer. He wrote The Pride of Castlebar for the Band. He accompanied many of us at our exams, patiently and with encouragement. He was also a gentleman to the core. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his wife Anna and his family. May Philip rest in peace.
Christina Cosgrove Kiltimagh
My Sincere Sympathy to the Dunlop Family on the passing of Philip.Fond Memories of his time with us as accompanist to the Cil Aodain Choral Society...May his Gentle soul Rest In Peace
David and Kathleen Lumb Turlough
Sincere condolences to James, your mother, and all the family on the sad passing of Philip, we always found him to be friendly and kind, especially when he was in Ballina Hospital. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Peter Jordan, Breaffy and Killawalla
Sincere sympathies to James and Maria, Philips wife Anna and the extended Dunlop family on the passing of Philip. I have fond memories of his playing his violin at a number of church ceremonies and greatly adding to the occasions. RIP
Maria and Gerald Needham, Castlebar
Condolences to the Dunlop family on the passing of Philip. A lovely man and talented musician. May he rest in peace.
John and liz gilligan (Rockfield)
Deepest sympathy to all the Dunlop family at this sad passing of phillip may he rest in peace
Mary Jane and family. Newport.
My sincerest sympathy to Anna, Grainne, James, Sam, Agatha, grandchildren and all the extended family on Philip's passing. He was a lovely man, a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Philip will be missed by so many.
Cyril Burke
Sincere sympathy to Anna and family on the death of Philip.
Bernie Johnson
Sincere sympathy to Anna and Family on Philip's passing - An amazing and talented musician, who contributed so much to Music in Castlebar. May he rest in peace and make Music in heaven.
Johnny Mee and family
Sincere sympathy to Anna and family on the death of Philip.
Mary, John , Ava & Shane Cunningham, Belcarra
Sympathy to the Dunlop family esp James, Maria and family on the death of Philip. May he now enjoy the light of Heaven. Go dtuga Dia Solas na bhflaitheas da anam uasal.
John Healy Castlebar
Fond musical memories of Philip over so many years. A most unassuming man who carried his learning lightly, Castlebar will be the poorer for his passing. He has earned a peaceful rest. RIP Philip
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