RIP: Tributes flood in for 'Irish legend' Pat Ingoldsby following his passing

Tributes have flooded in following the passing of Pat Ingoldsby. Pat was an Irish poet and TV presenter. He appeared on Irish screens through the 1980s on RTÉ with his shows Pat's Hat, Pat's Chat, and Pat's Pals.

Pat passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Clontarf Private Nursing Home, surrounded by his family on the 1st of March 2025.

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Son of the late Paddy and Eileen, beloved companion of Vivienne and friend of Willow, Rince, Rúnda, Hoot, Blackie, Go Deo and Marvin. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his family; Michael, Ann & Des, Dayo & Patsy and Brigie & Will, his nieces and nephews Aisling, Fiona, Dave, Melissa, Pat, Michael, Jaqui, Paul, David and Rory, his extended family and many friends.

Tributes have been paid on the condolences section of RIP.ie and a selection of them read as follows:

"A lovely man, an amazing poet and an Irish legend. Farewell, Pat. You were one of a kind!"  

Another reads:

"Very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. May he rest in peace. He was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed in Clontarf. He always had time for a chat. Condolences to all his family and friends. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann!"

President Michael D Higgins also paid tribute to Pat writing:

"Pat Ingoldsby's contribution was unique and particular, but incredibly inclusive. So many people will have memories of discussing his work with him on Westmoreland Street in Dublin. Pat is and will remain in the memory of those across all ages who enjoyed his poetry, drama and performance.

May I express my sympathies to Pat's family, friends and all those who so enjoyed his work."

Taoiseach Micheál Martin also writes:

"Pat Ingoldsby was a poet and broadcaster beloved across generations. He will be sorely missed.

Pat’s unique humour, observations on his native Dublin, and work on children’s TV enchanted young and old.

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends."