The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) was extremely saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Bride Rosney, a former member of the TUI Executive Committee and partner of Peter MacMenamin, former General Secretary of the TUI.
A renowned educationalist and trade unionist, Bride excelled in a variety of spheres.
Originally from Kerry, she studied in UCD and served as principal of Rosmini Community School in Drumcondra. Later, between 1990 and 1998, Bride acted as special advisor to Mary Robinson after her historic election as Ireland’s first female President and later in her role as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. She subsequently worked as director of communications with RTE. Most recently, Bride was the secretary to the board of trustees of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Peter, to Bride’s family and to all who were privileged to know her.