My Greystones: Frank Doyle

Frank Doyle is, of course, deep, deep, deep in Greystones’ DNA…

Look back over the years, and like Zelig, there’s Frank, generally involved in trying to make this town a better place. Whilst also getting up to some sort of mischief.

Talk about a good life balance.

A man of few words, when we sat down with Frank outside Caffe Delle Stelle in June 2014 – just around the corner from his home – there were pretty girls aplenty that day in Greystones. Which made this man of few words even less articulate than usual. I’m pretty sure “Holy, look at her!” wasn’t meant to be part of his answers here.

Frank passed on January 26th, 2015, following his late wife, Rachel, and leaving behind his daughter Gillian (and her husband, Ciaran), as well as grandchildren Nichola, Christine and Natalie. For many in Greystones, the passing of Frank Doyle was akin to losing a beloved uncle, someone who was always there, with a twinkle in his eye, and a slightly wicked quip or two.

Simply put, Frank Doyle made Greystones a better place to live. Then, and now.