Professor Seán McNamara

Deepest sympathy to you Pat, Eric and Niall on the passing of your beloved Husband and Father.
So much achieved in life.
A gentle Gentleman.

My condolences to the entire family of Professor McNamara. May he rest in peace.

Just learned of Sean's passing. He was very talented engineer and contributed greatly to the growth of the profession in Ireland. He was great company and I recall a lovely game of golf in Rosslare with Matt and himself about 20 years ago. Deepest sympathy to his family and to Matt and Una.
May he rest in peace.

Just learnt the news of Prof Seans Passing. I have fond memories of being taught by him in NUIG in the mid 2000s. Learned a huge amount in terms of knowledge and professionalism.
May he rest in peace.

I was saddened to learn of Seán’s death, and I offer my sincere condolences to his family. A supportive colleague of unfailing courtesy. Trócaire ar a anam.

My condolences to the McNamara family on the loss of Sean. As a former student (undergraduate and postgraduate) of the UCG Department of Mechanical Engineering, and also an alumnus of MCS International, his leadership and example had a significant and very positive impact on my education and training. May he rest in peace.

Garrett McGuinness (DCU)

Very sad news to hear of Sean’s passing. It takes me back to the early '80s when I taught a design engineering class at the mech eng department under Sean's guidance, and I got to know Sean quite well. Sean would come to parties that Maura and I gave at our home in Kiltulla, and he was always a great conversationalist and really, great fun! He did a lot for the university too, and helped setup the mech eng department for its future success. I can't believe it was 40 years ago. Sincere condolences to Sean’s family.

To Pat and all of the extended McNamara family, sincere condolences on your loss. Seán was a fantastic mentor who inspired me and others to pursue academic careers, and he had a huge impact on Engineering education and industry in Ireland. May he rest in peace. From Mike Madden & Martha Fahy.

Sincere condolences to Pat and all the family on the passing of Seán. We were saddened by the news and all are in our prayers. A kind and sincere gentleman at all times. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to the McNamara family on Sean’s passing. I am a former Mechanical Engineering graduate and former MCS employee. Professor McNamara was a pillar of strength in both institutions. He proved to be a positive guiding force throughout that time in my life. May he rest in peace. Joseph Kilcullen BE Graduated 1994

Sincere condolences to the McNamara family on Seán’s passing.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all the McNamara family on the death of Sean. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Úna and the McNamara family on the passing of Sean. May he Rest In Peace.

My sincere condolences to Pat, sons Niall and Eric, and extended family and friends on the loss of Seán. All the staff of St Pius would like to convey our sympathies to ye, may Seán now rest in peace, ye are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

My deepest condolences to Pat, Niall and Eric and families, and also to Matt, Laoise and Cian on the sad passing of Seán. He was a remarkabIe engineer and academic. I was very fortunate to be one of the first three members of academic staff to join Seán's new Department of Mech Eng in 1981. He encouraged us to build research programmes and accept only the highest standards, and he motivated everyone. Apart from his department leadership, Seán made an enormous contribution at a national level in: creating the Biomedical Engineering degree within Mechanical Engineering - which helped make Galway a global hub for medical technology; spinning off one of Ireland's earliest large software technology companies, MCS. In terms of legacy, isn't it amazing that the technology on advanced modelling of offshore structures that Seán's team developed 40 years ago will be used today by MCS's descendent company to develop Ireland's future offshore wind potential!
All this was achieved at a time when financial resources where very limited in Ireland and is proof of Sean's vision, intellect, motivational capability and tenacity.

Sincere condolences to all the McNamara family on the death of Sean. May he rest in peace.

I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Sean. From the moment I entered the hallowed halls of mech eng, he had a lasting influence and impact on my life. During this difficult time, my thoughts are with you Pat, Niall and Eric. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May you find strength in the love and memories you shared.

My sincerest condolences to the McNamara family on Sean's passing; may he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Pat, Niall & Eric and your families. Thinking of you all , Rip Sean

My sincere condolences to Pat, Niall and Eric on the passing of your dear husband and dad. RIP Sean.

My sincerest sympathies to Séan's family, Laoise and the extended McNamara family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

It was an absolute pleasure getting to know Sean over the past few months and his lovely wife Pat. My deepest condolences to Sean's wife, Sean's two sons and brother who I had the pleasures of meeting. May Sean rest in eternal peace.

Aishling Donnelly (GUH)

Deepest sympathies to the McNamara family on Sean’s passing.
Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Deepest sympathy to Pat and family. Sean was a true gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Sean’s immediate and extended family. In his quiet and gentlemanly manner, he left a positive and lasting impact on colleagues and students over many years. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dilis.

My sincere sympathies to Matt, Laoise and the whole McNamara family. At an important time in the development of engineering education and research in Ireland, Professor Sean McNamara provided tremendous leadership in the development of teaching and research in mechanical and biomedical engineering in Galway. His clear vision, tenacity, hard work and focus on excellence served the then Faculty of Engineering well and set a tremendous example for colleagues: his legacy continues through the ongoing achievements of his many former students. His successful 'spin out' from his research of MCS, at a time when academic led start ups were rare, inspired many colleagues in the University. Sean McNamara served the University of Galway with great distinction. May he rest in peace.

Jim Browne.

It was always delightful to meet my former neighbour, Sean. My sympathy to all the McNamaras. Leaba i measc na n-aingeal duit, a Shean.

Our deepest sympathies to the McNamara family at this time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
-Lowery Family.

May God rest Professor Sean's soul, and comfort his family in their loss.

Deepest sympathy to Pat,her sons Niall and Eric and extended family on the loss of Seàn. May he rest in peace .

Ár gcómhbhrón ó chroí le Pat, Niall, Eric agus bhur muintir. Fear séimh, speisialta ab ea Seán, cara maith agus comharsa den scoth. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

Our deep sympathy to all the Mc Namara family on the death of Sean. May he rest in peace.

Beannacht Dé ort a Sheáin ár gcomharsa séimh. Gach sólás ar Pat, Eric agus Niall agus a ghaolta uile.

Our sincere sympathy and condolences to the Mc Namara family , on this very sad occasion. SEAN a friend, and an outstanding gentleman ,We will all miss him. May he rest in peace.

Matt.
I was so sorry to learn of the sad passing of your brother, Sean.
My deepest sympathies to you and all your family.

Sincere sympathy to all the McNamara family on the very sad passing of Sean. I have very fond memories of him as a Student and the Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He was a born gentleman and always
good for a chat a smile. May He Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences to Pat and family, and to the wider McNamara family. Seán invited me into the MCS organisation many years ago, and gave me a set of experiences and friends that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. Thank you Seán.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílís.

Deepest Sympathy to Sean's Family and to Matt at this very sad time. May Sean's Gentle Soul Rest In peace.

My sincere condolences to all the McNamara family, to his wife Pat and his brother Matt on the sad passing of Professor Seán McNamara. Seán both inspired and supported me to gain a PhD in Engineering, something that has stood to me all my life. Also Seán and I worked together on many innovative research papers, technical developments and business ventures over some twenty years at MCS, the university spin-out company he founded and chaired many years ago. Seán's leadership here demonstrates his significant influence well beyond engineering research and into industry. It is for certain, that Seán has left an indelible and hugely positive influence on many of our lives. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathies on the passing of Prof McNamara. I worked as an administrator in Mech Eng a number of years ago, in Nuns Island, and found him such a gentleman and a lovely person to work with. May he rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to the McNamara family on the passing of Sean.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to the McNamara family on Sean’s passing. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincerest condolences to Pat and the extended McNamara family on the death of Sean, a mentor, boss, colleague and friend from the early 1980s. Sean supervised my Masters and then gave me my start in MCS, a company he founded and drove to worldwide success with tremendous energy and engineering knowledge. It is no exaggeration to say he shaped my professional life, and I will be forever in his debt. May he rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to Pat and family. Sean made a huge contribution to engineering and education in Ireland. A true visionary and entrepreneur, he influenced many careers and lives. I am privileged to have had him as my first academic mentor and admired his expertise along with his tremendous warmth and positivity. May he Rest In Peace.

I remember Prof McNamara very fondly...a true educator and leader. A wonderful man ... with lasting influence over the last 30+ years since I've seen him.
Much love and sympathy for all the family.
Brendan

Sincere sympathy to Mat, Pat and the family on the sad death of Sean. May he Rest In Peace.I had privilege of knowing Sean on the golf course.
Sean was natures original gentleman. Tony.

Very sorry to hear of Sean’s passing. I remember him as a kind and friendly man. My condolences to Pat Eric Niall and extended family.

Sincere condolences to the McNamara family on Sean’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed his lectures while in UCG. May he Rest In Peace.

Sincerest condolences to Matt & all the McNamara family on the passing of Sean. May he rest in peace.
Gabrielle Kyne (fomerly Newcastle)

To Pat, Niall & Eric, Matt and family - Heartfelt syampathies on the loss of Sean, whom we remember fondly and with respect and gratitude for what he created at MCS. Rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to Pat and Family, Rest In Peace Seán.

Pat, Niall and Eric. My sincere sympathy to you on the death of Sean. I worked with Sean in Engineering and he was a pleasure to work with. One of life's true gentlemen. May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere condolences to Pat, Niall & Eric and your families. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Sincere condelences to all of the Mc Namara family on the sad passing of Seán. May he rest in peace. 🙏

Sincere sympathy on the death of Sean RIP.

Deepest sympathy to the McNamara clan. Eric, we’re thinking of you and all the family. x

My condolences and sincere sympathy to Pat and all the McNamara family on the sad passing of Seán. May he rest in peace!

Very sorry to hear of the sad death of Sean .He was such a lovely man and will be greatly missed.RIP.

Deepest condolences and sympathy to the McNamara Family on the passing of Professor Seán and especially to his brother Mattie and his wife Una.A wonderful scholar and gentleman.May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the extended McNamara family on the death of Sean, may he rest in peace.