Seán Ó Leanachain

Sincete condolences to you Catherine, and to your daughter and Sean’s family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Katherine, Maev and the Ó Leanachain family on the passing of their beloved Seán. Seán was a larger than life figure around campus and his hearty laugh could be heard far and wide. His battle is over and may he rest in eternal peace.

Condolences to Catherine and Maev, sorry to hear of Sean's illness and recent passing. He was a loud bundle of joy to meet at the musical society, so warm, kind and witty.

May you rest in peace dear Seán. Thank you for your life lived to the full. My mom, Bridgeen, who left us way too soon had a fond memory of you as a wee boy. It was when she was back in Ireland and got a letter from her husband to be, Joe McCarthy, letting her know he was ill and in the hospital, probably a U.S. army hospital with hepatitus. You must have been nearby as she was walking and reading his letter silently. You quietly slipped your hand in hers and looked up with great concern. It was something she always treasured.
Your American cousin, Moira 💞

My heartfelt Condolences to Katherine, Maeve, and Sean's extended family. He was a true gentleman and it was a pleasure to have known him. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace 💐

My deepest sympathy to you Katherine and Maev on Seán's death and to his brothers, sisters and other loved ones. He was such a positive soul and lovely colleague and his "what about ya" was the start to many interesting conversations. Suaimhneas síoraí da n-anam.

I am so sad to hear of Sean's passing. Sincere condolences to Katherine, Maev and to all of Sean's extended family. Sean was a lovely man with a great sense of humour. May he rest peacefully.

We have known Sean since 1977 as a consultant to the Central Applications Office (CAO) in whose foundation he played a major role after its move to Galway. He was one of the earliest computer software experts
as well as contributing a hilarious sense of humour to the Office. We wll miss him !!!

So sorry to hear of your passing, Seán. What a lively presence you were to cheer us on-campus. You'll be much missed. My best wishes to Katherine and Maev.

I've known Seán and Catherine for many years and especially after he retired! A truly decent man, with a booming voice and a wonderful sense of humour! I remember, during a past illness, how Seán would seek me out and offer his help and company when other former colleagues avoided me, not knowing what to say. More recently, I often ran into Catherine in the pharmacy where she updated me on Seán's deteriorating condition. She was such a dedicated carer! My deepest sympathies to Catherine, Maev and all Seán's family. May he rest in peace!

So sorry for your loss, I only heard of Seán's illness and passing at the weekend as have long left Galway. Decent, friendly and mad about Catherine and Maev, ní maith liom bhur bhris.

I am sorry to be informed of the passing of Sean, R.I.P. To Katherine and Maev and his family I wish to offer my condolences. I remember when he came to UCG in 1977, and met him from time to time thereafter. He was very honest and straight-forward and had a coruscating wit!

Comhbhrón ó chroí do mhuintir Uí Leanacháin uilig.
Fond memories of Seán on campus.
May he rest in peace.

Our heartfelt sympathies to Catherine and Maev on Sean's recent passing.
His illness robbed us of his strong Belfast voice, incisive wit and joy in life. Condolences to his siblings, neighbours, former colleagues and many friends.

Our sincere sympathies to Katherine, Maev and the wider Ó Leanachain family on Seán’s sad passing. He was a larger than like character, and a tremendously supportive colleague in the University of Galway. May he rest in peace.

Jim and Maeve Browne (ex University of Galway).

Sincere sympathy to Catherine Maev and extended family on the passing of Sean I worked with Sean in the university. Sean was one of life's greats who had a brilliant head for technology and a gift of connecting with all he encountered Siobhan Kilgannon

So sorry to hear about Sean. We met him when we first came to Galway and were delighted to find another Nordie working in computers in Galway in the late 1970s. He was always a good friend and lots of fun to be with. He had a sincerity and honesty rarely found, and we always enjoyed his company.
We send love to Katherine and Maev and to all his family. Lets hope your good memories of Sean sustain you at this time.

My condolences to Seán's family. I have many fond memories of performing alongside him in Anything Goes in NUIG and it was always a joy to bump into him around campus and town. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Such wonderful messages convey so many memories, the red scarf and car, was it a Triumph 20 bicycle?
Kind, erudite and funny, a gent, Seán, you will be greatly missed by Catherine, Maev, family and friends.

To Katherine, Maeve, and Sean's extended family, I'm very sorry to hear of Sean's passing. He was a gentleman and it was a pleasure to have known him.

Sincere condolences to Katherine and Maev, Sean’s brothers and sisters and extended family. In later years, our offices were opposite each other in Blocks M/S. I have great memories of Sean arriving on his bike, complete with red scarf. His warm smile, wonderful sense of humour, depth of knowledge, generosity and kindness will long be remembered.

Our deepest sympathies to Katherin, Meabh and extended Family.
He was a lovely, Jolly and kind man

Our heartfelt sympathy to you Katherine and Maeve and to Sean's family. Hope you find strength and solice in the days to come.
Sending much love.

Sincerest sympathy on the death of Seán R.I.P. He was a much loved employee of University of Galway. He loved life. He was a larger than life character. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Deepest sympathy to Katherine and Maeve and extended family. So sorry to hear of Sean's passing. He will be dearly missed. Kind hearted and witty. A True gentleman. A Lovely neighbour.You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Catherine and Maev and all Sean's family. We will always remember him as generous, open-hearted, principled, curious, amusing and sometimes outrageous - a dear friend. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and Maev on the loss of their beloved Seán. His big smile, loud voice and guffaws of laughter always featured on the golf course, a decent man. RIP Seán.

Sad to hear the news that Seán is no longer with us, though he is certainly there in spirit. It was always a pleasure to meet Seán, on or off the UCG/NUIG campus. Back in the day (IBM mainframe / Amstrad / DOS / early PC days; Seán, working in MIS & based in various places, incl. the Quad nr the Art Gallery), he was one of my go-to persons when I needed computing help. Seán invariably came up with a ‘fix’ and did so with a smile, and he invariably had time for a little chat - the human touch. My sympathies to Katherine and Maev, and his siblings and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis!

I'm very sorry to hear of Sean's passing. Sean was a wonderful larger than life character with a hearty laugh. He'll be sadly missed by all that knew him. Condolences to his wife Katherine, daughter Maev & to all his extended family at this difficult sad time. Go dtuga Dia trocaire ar a anam dilís

So very sorry to hear of Seán's passing. He was such a lovely gent, a great character, always quick-witted and fun; and I so enjoyed working with him in UCG/NUIG. Sending condolences to his family. May he rest in peace

With sincere sympathy to Katherine Maev and Seáns brothers and sisters on the passing of Seán.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Our deepest sympathies to Katherine and Maev and family circle at this very sad time. Sean was a great Santa to our children in UCG gatherings and always a pleasure to meet either in College or on the Prom. May Sean rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Katherine, Maev and Sean's extended family. I had the pleasure of meeting Sean through Laughter Yoga and he was always so good-humoured, quick-witted with a twinkle in his eye. I hope he's still laughing wherever he is. Suaimhneas síoraí ar a anam.

RIP Sean, a true gentleman. I have great memories from our time treading the boards together with the NUIG musical society.

Sincere sympathy to Katherine and Maev on the sad passing of Seán. Seán was a gentleman to work with.

Very sorry to hear of Sean's passing. I have fond memories of him. He was larger than life and always good for a chat and a laugh. May He Rest in Peace

Witty, well-read, whip-smart, a loud greeting and a bright smile, such a pleasure to meet on or off campus. Sincere sympathies to the family, former colleagues and many friends in Galway and beyond.

Francophile, Golfer, Bridge player, Actor, Technophile, Seanachai - sincere sympathy to his wife and daughter.
May he rest in peace.

Our sincerest condolences to Katherine, Maev and Sean's extended family and friends on Sean's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sean was a wonderful work colleague, always cheerful, helpful and kind. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

So sorry to hear of Seán's sad passing.
My sincere condolences to his wife, daughter & family. I knew him from the Wed night KST Bridge Club. There was always banter when himself & the late Jimmy Connolly came to the table. He liked to give the impression he didn't take the game too serious. Yet he always managed to hold on to that 'Trump Card' May he Rest in Peace.
Finola (Roscommon)

Je viens d'apprendre la triste nouvelle. Toutes mes plus sincères condoléances Catherine, ainsi qu'à Maev et toute la famille de Seán. Avec vous par la pensée, Gisèle

So sad to see this news, he was "my Santa" at the Christmas gatherings and later knew him through GUMS. Sincere sympathy to his family.

Sincere sympathy to Sean's family. He was a larger than life character, full of fun, and always helpful and patient. Rest peacefully, Sean.

So sad to hear of Sean's death. His office in NUIG was across the corridor from my own. Always cheerful and kind. He would brighten anyones day. A Belfast native like myself, we had great chats and laughs. Sincere condolences to Catherine and Maev. Rest in peace Sean. Ann

My sincere condolences to Katherine, Maev and Sean’s extended family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Once met, never forgotten, Seán was witty, kind, straight talking and fun, voicing aloud what others mumbled in hushed tones!  Seán's programming skills and workarounds kept the computer systems operating.  Nothing understated about him – the strong Belfast accent (even while speaking French), the red scarf and the red car with his 'Mary Robinson for President' sticker.  Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.
Condolences to Catherine, Maev and the extended family.

Deepest Sympathies and Condolences. He was such a bright spark, a larger than life man, always with a great smiley greeting when I bumped into him on and off campus. Wishing all the Family much strength in these strange days, weeks and months ahead without him. Fintan Convery and Lorna Shaughnessy.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Sean. A gentleman of quick wit and always ready for a bit of banter.RIP.

My sincere condolences to Katherine Maev and the extended Ó Leanacháin family on the passing of their beloved Seán. Seán was larger than life and a wonderful character with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. I have wonderful memories of playing racquetball at lunch hour. He was a wonderful Santa at Christmas.
Seán was loved and respected by everyone he came in contact with in the University. Rest in peace Seán .

Deepest condolences to all of Seán's family at this sad time. I have very fond memories of bumping into Seán on the University campus, always in great and jovial form and always with kind and witty words. Seán was a great friend to my Father, Jimmy, and it was a highlight of the week for Dad to be picking up his bridge partner for a morning playing cards. May Seán rest in peace.

Condolences to Katherine, Maev and extended family.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.

My sincere condolences to Seán's Family at this very sad and difficult time. Seán was an amazing person and brought sunshine and laughter where ever he went. I had the honour of working with Seán in MIS and I have great memories working together that I will always cherish. My prayers and thoughts with Seán's Family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

My deepest condolences to Seán's family and friends. I worked with Seán in University of Galway (UCG as it was then) may moons ago. He was always such fun and had a great laugh. Rest in Peace Seán.

Sincere condolences to Katherine, Maev, and the extended Ó Leanachain family, on the sad passing of Seán. I have very fond memories of Sean, on campus and on University Golf Society outings. His good humour and quick wit meant for lots of laughs. Always smiling and good humoured, he will be missed by his many friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílís.

Sincere sympathy to Katherine, Maev, and the Ó Leanacháin family on the sad passing of Seán.

Seán will be fondly remembered for his warmth, wit, and wisdom. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Sincere condolences to the family. Seán was a lovely man and a great colleague in the University. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

I am really sorry to hear this sad news today. Seán was such a great character, mad for the chats from which you always left in better form. In fairness any time in his company left you feeling better. My sincere condolences to his family. What a legacy of fondness and goodness he has left us all.

Sincere condolences to all of Seán's family. Seán was a wonderful colleague and a please to meet on campus, such an intelligent good humored man. May he rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathies to all Seán's family. He was one of the kind. Was great fun at the Christmas parties and if I remember rightly he played Santa one year and was a bit hit. May he rest in peace.

My sympathies to Sean's family on his passing. I have warm memories of him from the University and from the staff golf society. May he rest in peace.