Sean BOYD

So sorry to hear of Sean's passing, Josephine and family. May he rest in peace

Deepest condolences to Josephine, Etain, Darragh, Lisa, James and Hercules on the passing of Sean. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. May Sean RIP.

Sincere sympathies to Daragh, Lisa, all the Boyd family, extended family and friends of Sean.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Sincere sympathies to Josephine, Etain, Daragh and the extended family and friends of Sean. He was a true gentleman and I have very fond memories of his good humour and kindness.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

So sorry to hear of Sean's.passing. An old neighbor of ours from Belfast.

Josephine,

Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the death of Sean. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear the sad news, honoured to call him a friend
From his friends in Carrickfergus

our deepest condolence to all the Boyd family .Sean was a true gentleman and it was a pleasure to have known him
rest in peace Sean

I was very sad to learn of Sean's passing. I remember him from the great days when he presided over the Horseshoe Bar in the Shelbourne - he recounted his experiences in a marvellous memoir and I was privileged to be invited to the launch. He was also a stalwart of John Cooney's Humbert Summer School, and we had many a great conversation during those memorable sojourns in Mayo. My condolences on their great loss to Josephine, Etain and Daragh, and all his extended family.

It’s with great sadness that we have learned of Sean’s Passing. A Dear Friend of Our Late Brother Joey and his Wife Eileen And Our Family Here In Belfast. May You Rest In Peace Sean. One Of Life’s True Gentlemen. Our Love And Sympathy To His Wife Josephine And Family
Billy, Brenda, Pat, Yvonne
And Gary Murray R.I.P

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences Josephine, Daragh, Etain and family, on the passing of your husband and Father Sean, you are all in my thoughts and prayers, love Emma xxx

Marie and I were so sorry to hear of the death of Sean and we hope Josephine and the family will accept our deepest condolences. We will miss our little chats and discussions, setting the world to rights, the exploits of Hercules, how to grow tomatoes and even pulling a pint! Go dtuga an Tiarna maith an chuid eile de Sean siorai.

Maire & Gerry Kennedy, Dublin.

Not only did Sean Boyd excel in his long stewardship of the Horseshow Bar in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel, he endowed Irish historiography with a splendid memoir of the flamboyant characters who frequented that hostelry in late twentieth century Ireland.

This gentle but doughty Belfastman’s calm and ultra-efficient command of that world famous drinking space was awesome, especially on packed Friday evenings in the era of Garret FitzGerald and Charlie Haughey.

In addition to his Shelbourne fame and dedicated family life as husband of Josephine and father of Daragh and Etain, Sean was a central figure in the annual Humbert Summer School’s debates in Co Mayo, where he doubled up as my aide de camp and driver.

His hotel expertise was always an asset in the demanding task of arranging top-table seating at lunches and dinners for place-conscious guest speakers and local dignitaries. The quietest of men was also the most convivial and courteous.

- John Cooney, journalist and founder-director of the Humbert Summer School.

My deepest sympathy to the Boyd family on the passing of Sean.
A great friend and a gentleman. May he rest in peace, he will be sadly missed.

Very sorry for your loss Etain, Daragh and Josephine, and condolences also to the wider family. I aways enjoyed being in Sean's company, he was a real gentleman.
May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear the news, Josephine. Sean is such a lovely Warm man, he loved to talk about life. You both always had a lovely feeling and kindnesses when you come shopping in Dunnes.

Sincere condolences to Josephine, Etain and Daragh on the loss of your husband and father. May Sean rest in peace. Former Shelbourne Hotel work colleague

Josephine and Family
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Sean. We didn't know Sean for long. He was a gentleman and we will always remember him. Rest in peace Sean

Heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad,Etain. A gorgeous soul..Thinking of you at this time. Love Connie

Sincere sympathy to Josephine, Etain, Daragh and all the family on the passing of Sean. A true gentle soul, his kindness, humour, smile and absolute likeability are indelible memories for those who knew him here in Ireland and further afield.
Fond memories always.
Anne B Coyne.

Sincere condolences Josephine Daragh Etain and extended family. We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband and father.Rest in peace Sean.

Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Sean

Dear Josephine Etain, Dara and family I am so sorry that sean is gone - he was a lovely graceful person who lived a full, good life that has ended way before its time. I am glad he was peaceful and comfortable in the end and I hope that is some comfort to you. You had great times with him so will have great memories, He loved you all very much and that has no end. We are thinking of you, all our Love
Martina Sean Matthew and Isobel XXX

Josephine, Etain and Daragh please accept our heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Sean. Thinking of you all at this very sad time, Caroline, Kevin, Alex, Oscar and Robert xx

Mi pesar y tristeza , nuestro más sentido pesar por tan querida pérdida, recordaremos nuestros encuentros, por desgracia breves pero muy agradables y siempre con mucho mucho cariño.
Nuestro amor y abrazos familia.
Siempre en nuestros corazones.

Josephine and Family very sorry to hear about the passing of Sean RIP .

Many memories of his time in the Shelbourne Hotel. Always a gentleman and good listener!! My condolences to all his family.

How sad indeed we are to hear Sean has passed. Sean was a lovely man who will be fondly remember especially through his wonderfull stories and his memories in his great book on the Shelbourne Hotel. Here's extending our deepest sympathy to his dearest family. May he rest in peace.

Dear Josephine, Etain, Daragh and all the family. My deepest condolences to you all on the sad passing of Sean. Nature's gentleman, wonderful friend. Such great cherished memories. I will offer my sympathies to you all, personally very soon. Mary

To Josephine, Etain, Daragh and extended family
Sorry to hear of Sean’s death. Sincere condolences to you all.
Tommy, Marian, Robert and Garret

Sincere condolence thinking of you all at this sad time..

Liz Damian Ciara and Louise