The GAA has lost a great friend and a great leader - John Horan pays tribute to Sheamus Howlin
December 02, 2018
Sheamus Howlin RIP. ©INPHO/James Crombie.
GAA President John Horan has extended his deepest sympathies and those of the entire Association to the family of the late Sheamus Howlin who passed away on Saturday after a brave battle with illness.
From the St Martin’s GAA club in Wexford, Sheamus gave a life-long contribution to the GAA at club, county, provincial and national level and was Chair of the GAA’s Insurance Committee.
Horan said: “The GAA has lost a great friend and a great leader in the passing of Sheamus Howlin.
“Over a distinguished lifetime of unselfish service, Sheamus epitomised everything good about the Association and about making a contribution that would always be for the betterment of the GAA and for the benefit of many.
“His energy, his work rate and above all his positive personality and ability to get on with people and bring them together made him a hugely popular figure throughout the GAA.
“He was fiercely proud of his club St Martin’s and of his county of Wexford. A former Chairman of the Leinster Council, he was a key figure in developing and supporting the growth of the GAA overseas and served on several national committees where his experience was invaluable.
“He showed remarkable courage and grace throughout his battle with illness where he continued to attend meetings and matches as much as possible. His loss will be felt by many and we send our deepest condolences to his wife Vera and family and to his wide circle of friends at home and abroad.
“Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí da anam.”
Leinster Council GAA would like to extend our condolences to the family of our former Chairman Sheamus Howlin (2008-2011). A proud @StMartinsGAA and @OfficialWexGAA man.
— Leinster GAA (@gaaleinster) December 1, 2018
Ar dheis de go raibh anam. pic.twitter.com/EfRndzCGVU
Wexford GAA community extends its sincere sympathy to the Howlin Family on the sad passing of Sheamus, former Chair of Wexford and @gaaleinster To all who knew him a gentleman and someone who promoted all that is good in GAA, Players, administration valued his advice RIP Sheamus pic.twitter.com/M3uAylQkS9
— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) December 2, 2018
TweetThe Club extends its deepest sympathies to Vera and the entire Howlin family on the passing today of Sheamus, a true hero of the club, the county and beyond. His wisdom, advice and good cheer will be a huge loss, ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. pic.twitter.com/uUnWqQYQRP
— St Martins GAA Club (@StMartinsGAA) December 1, 2018
