Naomh Conaill GAA mourns former secretary and treasurer, Seamus O’Malley

Naomh Conaill GAA in Glenties extended their “heartfelt condolences” to the family and friends of former secretary, treasurer, and member of club management, Seamus O’Malley, following his sad passing.

The club posted an online statement, which said: “Our soft-spoken, gentle-natured and kind-hearted Seamus O’Malley — a man of quiet strength, deep integrity and immense warmth — has sadly passed away this morning.

“A proud Galway man by birth, Seamus truly made Naomh Conaill his home, giving so much of himself to the club and community he loved so dearly.”

In Irish, Naomh Conaill GAA commented: “Séamus was a gentleman who was loyal to the Club, always willing to help and support the Club on the touchline, on the football pitch or in the meeting room, and he even spent time on stage as a member of the Tráth na gCeist team. Of course, we cannot forget his love of the Irish language, and the beautiful flavour of Connemara, which was to be heard in detail and often.”

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The online statement continued: “Seamus served Naomh Conaill in many roles over the years, including registrar, secretary and treasurer, always working quietly in the background for the good of the club. He was deeply involved in underage development, managed our reserve teams to Senior B Championship success, and was part of the management team that delivered Senior Championship glory in 2015.

“A tireless contributor to fundraising efforts, he was also a valued member of our Scór Quiz teams, as well as the club lotto team, Golf Classic committee, Harvest Fair Draw committee and 200+ Club draw coordinator. His contribution was vast, his manner modest, and his dedication unwavering.

“While his love of Naomh Conaill was immense, it was his love of his family — and the quiet pride he carried for each of them — that truly defined him. Perhaps his proudest moment as a Naomh Conaill man was witnessing his son John lift the Dr Maguire trophy in October, a moment filled with joy and meaning, and one that will forever remain a treasured memory for the O’Malley family.”

Seamus O’Malley was formerly of Rosmuc, Co. Galway, and was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Maud. 

He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Bernie, his sons Michael (Deirdre), James, and John (Megan), grandchildren Rose, Charlie, Kate, and Kayden. Brothers and sisters Tomas, Máire, John, Brid, Catriona, Michael, and Proinnsias, brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

A Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday, January 8, at 12pm in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral.