(From Christian Pleijel)

John Walsh, Bere islander and a dear friend, sadly passed away on 23/6/2024.

John was for many years Project Coordinator for Bere Island’s Project Group, always a champion of islands, island life, island communities also beyond Cork and Ireland, as elected Chairman of European Small Islands Federation in 2019.

John was a warm and welcoming host when I visited Bere island in February 2014, introducing me to his wife Sheila, his children, his father-in-law Jackie O’Sulllivan, and other wonderful islanders on his beloved island.

Thank you John for being John.

We at ESIN send our condolences to your family, friends & the community on Bere Island and far afield. RIP dear friend.