Lord Mayor of Dublin to open Book of Condolence for Brother Kevin Crowley

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam will open a Book of Condolence at the Mansion House from Thursday 3^rd July to Friday 4^th July for the citizens of Dublin to extend their sympathies to the family and the Capuchin Community of Brother Kevin Crowley.

The Book can be signed 11am to 4pm on Thursday 3^rd July and 10am to 4pm Friday 4^th July.

The Lord Mayor said, “It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Brother Kevin Crowley, Freeman of Dublin and one of our city’s most compassionate and selfless figures.

“Brother Kevin’s lifelong service to the people of Dublin — especially through the Capuchin Day Centre — stands as a beacon of kindness, dignity and quiet strength. He met need with generosity, hardship with humanity, and always treated every person who came through the door as an equal.

“Awarded the Honorary Freedom of Dublin City in 2015, Brother Kevin exemplified the very best of Dublin — a city that cares, and a city that never turns its back on those most in need. His legacy is one of hope, decency, and love in action.

“On behalf of the people of Dublin, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his Capuchin brothers, to the staff and volunteers at the Day Centre, and to all who knew and loved him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”

Brother Kevin received the Honorary Freedom of the City from former Lord Mayor, Councillor Christy Burke on 28^th February 2015, having been agreed by City Council at the City Council meeting held on 1^st September 2014.

Councillor Burke said, “Brother Kevin was a remarkable man and a cherished friend. It was a pleasure to bestow the Freedom of the City on Brother Kevin.

“He helped thousands of people who were homeless over the years. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

“His legacy will live on forever.

“For decades, Brother Kevin was a beacon of compassion and dignity for those experiencing homelessness in Dublin.

“He gave his life to serving others, always with kindness, humility, and quiet strength. To so many, he was nothing less than a living saint.

“When I last visited him in Cork, he spoke with deep affection about the people he had served and the incredible generosity he witnessed over the past 50 years. He never sought recognition, but he inspired countless others through his example.

“Today, I mourn not only a remarkable man, but a close and cherished friend. His presence will be missed dearly, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of those he helped and those who loved him.”

Brother Kevin received the Freedom of the City in acknowledgment and celebration of his life-changing and compassionate work for the homeless people of Dublin.

He was the 79^th person to receive the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin and received it on the same night as John Giles.

The Lord Mayor will sign the book at 10.45am tomorrow The Book of Condolence will also be available to sign online from tomorrow morning at https://bit.ly/BookCondolenceBrotherKevinCrowley

The Dublin flag will be lowered to half-mast on the Mansion House and City Hall as a mark of respect for Brother Kevin.