Tullamore Toastmasters mourns passing of founder member Pat McAsey

The Tullamore Toastmasters organisation has paid tribute to one of its founding members, Pat McAsey, following his death last week.

Mr McAsey, of Charleville Road, Tullamore and Ballsbridge, Dublin, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, after a short illness, in the wonderful care of Esker Rí Nursing Home, Clara and the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore.

Tullamore Toastmasters celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, and Pat McAsey was its first-ever president.

In a tribute, the local public speaking and leadership group said: "There was great sadness in Tullamore Toastmasters with the passing of Pat McAsey. Pat was a founder member of the organisation here in Tullamore and its first president.

"Pat was an outstanding member whose intelligence, gift of communication, and genial nature was admired by all.

"Pat gave some mighty and memorable speeches. He could speak with such knowledge and  clarity on any subject.

"He will be truly missed by all of us here in the Tullamore club and by members of Toastmasters International. Suaimhneas siorraí dá anam uasal dilis."

Pat McAsey was predeceased by his beloved wife, Annette. He will be sadly missed by his loving sons Oisín (Bríd), Coimín (Denis) and Fiachra (Katrine), grandchildren Augusta, Ophelia and Aengus, his extended family and a large circle of friends.

He reposed at O'Reilly's Funeral Home in Tullamore on Monday, before his funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Ballsbridge, Dublin, on Tuesday.

May he rest in peace.