General Notes

The death has occurred of Maggie (Margaret) Condren
Curranstown, Arklow, Wicklow

Maggie (Margaret) Condren

Died suddenly on the 30th November 2021 at the Mater Private Hospital. Beloved daughter of Michael and Betty, sister of Ann, Lisa, Michael, Edward, John and the late Andrew. Deeply regretted by her heart-broken parents, brothers, sisters, Uncle Ned, brothers-in-law Michael and Denis, sisters-in-law Carol, Amalia and Rachel, uncles, aunts, extended family, relatives, neighbours, colleagues and students.

May She Rest In Peace.

Reposing at her Parent's home on Tuesday, 7th December, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral arriving to St. David's Church, Johnstown on Wednesday, 8th December, for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. followed by Burial in Ballyfad Cemetery.

For those who cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.facebook.com/paulleonardlensvideos/

Social Distance Rules must be adhered to in the home, Church and Cemetery for the safety of the family and those in attendance.

The family very much appreciate your support and co-operation during this very sad and difficult time and would be grateful if you would express your messages of sympathy on the Condolence link below this notice.

Family Flowers only please.
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In the Wicklow People Publication:

December 15 2021 02:00 AM

The past two weeks have been a very difficult time for the school community of Coláiste Chill Mhantáin as staff, parents and students have tried to come to terms with the untimely passing of their colleague and teacher, Ms Maggie Condren. Maggie was a much-loved colleague and an inspirational teacher of Art, CSPE and SPHE in Coláiste Chill Mhantáin and, formerly, Abbey Community College in Wicklow town.

Following her graduation from the Limerick School of Art and Design, Maggie worked in the fashion industry and taught in Dublin before she began teaching in Abbey Community College in 2003. She worked there until the school’s amalgamation with De la Salle College in 2011 and the opening of Coláiste Chill Mhantáin where Maggie continued her illustrious career.

During these years, Maggie was a devoted teacher of Art, CSPE and SPHE, inspiring her students with her talent, creativity and extensive knowledge of her subjects. She had a particular love for textiles and ceramics, and always encouraged her students to discover their own talents and to strive to achieve their potential. Maggie’s Art classroom was, in itself, a place of inspiration and colour, always decorated with the students’ beautiful work and often adorned with flowers from Maggie’s beloved garden. Indeed, the many works of art hanging on the corridors and adorning the display cabinets of Coláiste Chill Mhantáin are testament to Maggie’s talent to inspire and bring the best out of her students. These works of art will endure as a legacy to Maggie in the school.

In her teaching of SPHE and CSPE, Maggie drew, not only on her knowledge of her subjects, but on her world travels and her love of the natural world and animals to communicate meaningfully with her students about the important principles and values which underpin these subjects. She kept up to date with social trends and topics that would interest her students and her lessons were always meaningful and engaging. Her classroom was a place where students were encouraged to express themselves, but also to listen to and learn from each other. Maggie’s strong sense of stewardship was also evidenced in her involvement with the Green Schools’ Committee, which she chaired and was very actively involved in