Ronnie Fay Maynooth graduate and Co Director of Pavee Point passes away- RIP
It is with sadness that we inform our University colleagues and the wider community of the passing of one of our outstanding alumni, Ronnie Fay Co-Director, Pavee Point who passed away earlier this morning (31/01/22).
Ronnie was a graduate of TCD and Maynooth University, Higher Diploma in Community and Youth Work and the Masters in Applied Social Studies, from which she graduated with 1st Class Honours.
Ronnie was Chairperson of Community Work Ireland in recent years. One of her last national contributions was her excellent interview with Doctor Mike Ryan, Director at the World Health Organization on the social recovery from Covid-19 at Community Work Ireland conference on September 28th last.
Ronnie journeyed as a student, a contributing lecturer, a placement supervisor, and a curriculum advisor to our Department. Ronnie brought to all these roles her acuity of insight, analysis and comment underpinned by her steadfast commitment to social justice.
We will miss Ronnie greatly whilst cherishing her enduring legacy particularly in the area of Traveller and Roma rights. We wish to extend our sympathy to Ronnie’s partner Phillip, her children, and wider family and to her colleagues at Pavee Point at this very sad time.
May she rest in peace.