GAA club pays tribute to former member following his passing

Westport sports clubs have paid tribute to Séamus Gill following his passing.

Séamus fell asleep peacefully on Friday 30th October 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Sarah and Martin, his brothers Matt and Tom and his infant son Bernard.

Deeply loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Jackie, his sons James (Elaine) and Stephen (Katrina),his daughters Kathy (Eamonn) and Suzanne (Paul) and his adored grandchildren Theo, Adam, Maya, Josh and Séamí who brought him so much joy.

He will also be sadly missed by his brother Austin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, the extended Gill and Horan families, neighbours and his many dear friends.

In a post on social media, he was remembered by Westport GAA.

"Séamus had a long and proud association with Westport GAA, both as a player and as a selector and made a significant contribution to the club over many years.

"He was a member of the Westport team that won the 1975 County Senior League title against Garrymore and continued to represent the club for many years. In 1976, Séamus also had the honour of wearing the Mayo green and red at senior level.

"His involvement with football continued over the years, winning county titles with Westport/Louisburgh Masters teams.

"Séamus also gave generously of his experience to the next generation. He was a selector, alongside Pádraic Barrett and the late Tommy O'Malley, on the Westport Minor B team that won the County Championship in 1997, managed by Kevin Cusack.

"His commitment, dedication and love of Westport GAA will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis."

Westport United also paid tribute to Séámus. 

"A wonderful member of the Westport community, he was held in high esteem by all who engaged with him during his life.

"Seamus was a proud and passionate supporter of Gaelic games and he walked with an extra spring in his steps any time his son James wore the green and red of Mayo. A proud father indeed.

"He represented his beloved Westport GAA club over many years and he never lost his love for his club after he stopped playing.

"Here in Westport United, we remember Seamus as a great friend. His son James played underage and, in recent years, he has returned to the game playing on our Masters team.

"Seamus’ brother-in-law, Michael Horan, is a member of the Westport United Development Committee and it was through the development of the facilities at Abbvie United Park that we saw true community spirit at work.

"Seamus Gill crossed the road from his home and took on the task of constructing the boundary walls to our grounds.

"That summed the man up. Seamus did it because, in his mind, it was the right thing to do.

"He got a bit of good-natured ribbing from his GAA friends but, knowing Seamus, he would have given as good as he got.

"And around ten years later, his grandchildren are walking through the gates that their grandfather built to play football.

"Seamus would have loved that. It didn’t bother him that it wasn’t an O’Neill’s that was being kicked. All that mattered was that sport was being played.

"People like Seamus Gill understood what was important. We were blessed to have known him.

"To all his family, we send our heartfelt condolences."

May he rest in peace.