In Memoriam – Saive Coffey
The death of Saive Coffey in July 2017 left Wicklow Uplands Council bereft of one of its founder members – a person whose wisdom and commitment are irreplaceable. Saive lived most of her life locally in the uplands and was vastly knowledgeable around the needs and hopes of local people – especially farmers – as well as being sensitive to the hopes and expectations of tourists and recreational visitors.
Saive was centrally involved in the conception and development phases of what became Wicklow Uplands Council and was a member of the board of directors for many years. She was a member of the Farming and Landowning panel and had the wisdom and ability to reach across to other Wicklow Upland Council members – in spite of their sometimes differing and conflicting interests.
There was always a willingness on Saive’s part to represent the council’s interests amongst the broad range of its contacts locally and externally, as well as a deep care for the uplands environment and culture.
Saive was made an honorary member of Wicklow Uplands Council in 2007 in recognition of her contribution and will be fondly remembered.
Colin Murphy
Article first published in:
Wicklow Mountain Views – The Newsletter of the Wicklow Uplands Council.
Issue No. 28.
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