https://www.collegetribune.ie/michael-byrne-old-man-belfield-died-last-night-in-ucd/ Independent UCD News Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:38:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.collegetribune.ie/michael-byrne-old-man-belfield-died-last-night-in-ucd/#comment-107678 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:46:20 +0000 https://45.76.141.254/?p=30234#comment-107678 I hope you will publish funeral arrangements . I would like to leave a mass card in his memory.
He traversed the roads of UCD , Donnybrook, Mounr Merrion for over 30 years.

]]> https://www.collegetribune.ie/michael-byrne-old-man-belfield-died-last-night-in-ucd/#comment-107675 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:50:31 +0000 https://45.76.141.254/?p=30234#comment-107675 My sympathy to all who befriended Michael Byrne, Old Man Belfield. It is great to hear that a homeless man who opted for independence rather than hostels had access to friendship, care and security on your campus while still having the space to maintain his reclusive life and privacy. There are homeless people who choose to live this way and shun offers of accommodation. The campus is an ideal location for such a homeless , reclusive person to live quietly. You might consider adopting another homeless person, I’m sure Simon could partner you with one. It would be great if every university would adopt an “Old Man / Lady Belfield” and extend the informal supports as you did for Michael. I’m sure you made his life a lot happier one.
Regards,
John Slattery

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