Sean McDaid 

SEAN-2

Formerly of Cong, Co. Mayo and Knocknacarra, Co. Galway.

Beloved and beautiful son of Eddie and Ruth McDaid.

Sean passed away unexpectedly at his home in Massachusetts, USA on the 27th December 2025.

Deeply loved and cherished by his grandparents Harry and Helena Byrne, Cong, Co Mayo, Granny Veronica McDaid, his baby sister Saoirse, his heartbroken uncles, aunts, cousins, many friends and carers.

Predeceased by his uncles Henry Byrne and Ronan Gibbons.

Sean brought immense joy, warmth and light to all who knew him. He will be forever remembered for his gorgeous smile, his bravery and all the love he inspired.

Reposing in Danaghers Hotel, Cong, Co. Mayo on Thursday evening, January 1st from 4 o’clock until 6 o’clock.

Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, 3rd January, 2026 at St. Mary of the Rosary Church, Cong, Co. Mayo with burial afterwards to Lisloughrey Cemetery.

Donations welcome in lieu of flowers to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust link below https://kbrtrust.com/

May Sean Rest in Peace. Codladh sámh i measc na n-aingeal anois.

The Family appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time. Those who would like to leave a message of condolence may do so on the condolence section below.

 

Published On: December 30th, 2025

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Paraic and Christina Dunleavy Caherduff The Neale
1 week ago

Sincere Sympathy to the McDaid and Byrne families on the sad passing of Sean. May he Rest in Peace

Michael Marino
1 week ago

Ruth

I am so sad to hear this horrible news, my thoughts are with you and the rest of your family during this very difficult time. May Sean rest in peace.

– Michael.

Mary Hugh Flanagan & Family Clonbur
1 week ago

So Sorry to Ruth Eddie little Sister Saoirse Grandparents Harry and Helena and all the Byrne and Mcdaid familys on the loss of Your Beautiful boy Sean
May he rest in peace

Claire Joyce, Leenane.
1 week ago

Ruth and family- sending love and prayers to you all. May Sean rest in peace.

Michelle & Fergus O Boyle
2 weeks ago

Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse and to all the extended family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Sean
Thinking of you during this very difficult time. May he rest in peace

Tommy,Teresa Philbin and family
2 weeks ago

Sending our condolences to Harry Helena, all the Byrne and McDaid Family. May he rest in peace.

Coburn family, Cong
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all of Sean’s family and friends on his sad passing. May his kind and gentle to soul rest in peace.

Claire conroy(varley)
2 weeks ago

Ruth so sorry to hear about Sean’s passing.may he rest in peace🙏🙏

Claire conroy
2 weeks ago

So sad to hear of Sean’s passing.Thinking of you all.may his gentle soul rest in peace.🙏🙏

Mulryan Family Claremorris
2 weeks ago

sorry to hear the passing of Sean. RIP.

Jim Gibbons. Claremorris
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McDaid families on this passing of Sean. Rest In Peace

Tony and Julie Dalton and Family Claremorris in
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Byrne and McDaid Families on the passing of Sean may he rest in peace

Thony & Lea & Jonathan Ryan Houndswood Cross
2 weeks ago

We extend our condolences to Eddie & Ruth to his sister Saoirise & his Grandmother & Harry & Helena,.& the McDaid & Byrne & extended families,.keep in mind how privileged uv been as now uv a Saint in Heaven who will work to inter to Jesus & hiss Momma Mary All his Ancestors & God the Father & the Holy Spirit,. May his gentle Soul have Heard God’s Words Come u Blessed & possess the Kingdom Prepared for u,.

Martin Conroy, Kilmaine
2 weeks ago

Dearest sympathy to Ruth and Eddie on the sad loss of Sean. Also sympathy to the Byrne and Mcdaid family. May Sean’s gentle soul rest in peace amen.

Paul and Mary Gleeson (Mullee) Claremorris
2 weeks ago

Dear Ruth, Eddie Saoirse and all Byrne and McDaid families. We offer our sincere condolences to you all on the passing of Sean.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time, ye are in our thoughts and prayers.
May Sean Rest In Peace.

Frank Egan and Family Ballindine
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Harry/Helena Byrne and all the McDaid/Byrne Familes on the sad passing of Sean may his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace 🙏

Owen Roe & Maria O Neill
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Ruth ,Eddie & all the family on the passing of Sean may he rest in peace

Michael and Anne Cunningham
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Eddie, Ruth, the Mc David and Byrne families on the sad passing of Sean.
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Jarlath, Mary English and family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McDaid & Byrne families on the sad passing of Sean. May his gentle soul rip 🙏

Tom Garvin Claremorris
2 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to all on the passing of Sean
may his gentle soul rest in peace

Sheldon & Patricia Moran, Ballymagibbon , Cross.
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathies to you all at the very sad passing of Sean may he Rest in Peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phil and Frank Chambers. Newport.
2 weeks ago

Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse, Helena, Harry, and all the Byrne and Mc Daid families, our heartfelt and sincere sympathies on beautiful Sean’s sad passing.
Ruth, Eddie, and family the love, care, dedication, and commitment you gave to Sean will always remain in our hearts.
We are all thinking of you all at this sad time.
May God help you all and consule you through your grief.
Ar deis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Mary O Connell Convent Road Claremorris
2 weeks ago

Ruth I am so sorry to hear about your beloved Sean. An angel minding you from afar. Sincere condolences to you all and Harry Helena and family.
Rest in peace Sean.
I am sorry to miss Sean’s funeral but am away.Thoughts and prayers with you.

Des and Leila Walsh Rathgranagher
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to the extended family and friends of Sean at this sad time.
May he rest in peace

Cllr PatsyO Brien
2 weeks ago

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Mc Daid and Byrne families on the death of Sean
May his gentle soul rest in peace

Richard Molloy and Maureen Molloy Clonbur
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Ruth Eddie and little Saoirse on the sad passing of your beautiful son and brother .
Our deepest sympathies also all the Byrne and Mcdaid families ,relations and friends.
May Sean’s gentle soul rest in peace .

Sheila and J.J. Commons.
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Mcdaid and Byrne families on the death of Sean. May he rest in peace.

Dorothy, Jimmy, Darragh, Nathan & Danny Hession
2 weeks ago

Our hearts break for you all at this challenging time, may Sean rest in peace in heaven, he is blessed with amazing parents x family yea should be so proud of yourselves xxxxxxxx

John & Patricia O’Malley, Ashford
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse and to Helena, Harry and the extended Byrne and McDaid families on the very sad loss of your dear Sean. May his pure and gentle soul rest with the angels in heaven.

Ger and Kathy Lee Culleen Headford
2 weeks ago

Heartfelt condolences to Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse, the Byrne and McDaid families and friends on the very sad and untimely passing of your beloved Sean. May his gentle soul rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. His love will shine down on you all always.

Aileen Walsh Claremorris
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Eddie, Ruth & Saoirse on the passing of your son Sean. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Michael and Bridie Freeley Kiltimagh
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to parents Eddie and Ruth,sister Saoirse,grandparents Harry Helena and Veronica
on the passing of beautiful Sean.His lovely smile is truly inspirational.May Sean rest in peace.

Tom & Mary Tiernan, Ballinrobe
2 weeks ago

Condolences to Eddie, Ruth, Saoirche, Grandparents, Relatives, and all those bereaved. May Sean now Rest in Heavenly Peace wrapped in the arms of the Angels. Thinking of you all with a prayer for courage, resilience and faith to sustain you going forward. 🙏

John Craddock Ballinrobe
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the McDaid and Byrne families on the sad passing of Sean
May He Rest In Peace

Colm and Kathleen Garvey and Family Kilmaine
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ruth and Eddie on the passing of your son Sean also sympathy to all the Byrne and mc Daid Families may his gentle soul rest in heavenly peace

Ann and Patrick Morrin, Billypark, Cross
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse and extended Byrne and McDaid families on the death of your beloved son Sean, RIP, thinking and praying for you all at this sad and difficult time

Angela Gaffey & family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ruth , Eddie the Byrne & McDaid families on the sad passing of Seàn , May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace .

Mackey Family, Ramelton
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family, thinking of you during this sad time, from Ciara & David, Rory & Salena, Gavin & Carol-anne x

Martin Dunleavy & Martina Coyle
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May Sean rest in peace.

PJ & Olive Mullin, Cong.
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Byrne and McDaid families. May Sean rest in peace.

David Conroy. Ardaun clonbur.
2 weeks ago

Condolences 🙏 to all the family.
Rest in peace. Sean.

Karen & Liam Trench Ballindine
2 weeks ago

Dear Ruth, Eddie Saoirse and all Byrne and McDaid families. Heartbroken for you all on such sad news of your gorgeous Sean. I hope you find strength to get through this extremely difficult time. A beautiful angel to look after you all. RiP Sean 💙

Elaine McDonagh & Andy Joyce
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse and all the Byrne and McDaid families on the sad loss of your dear Sean. May he rest in peace.

Joe and Michelle Haugh. Claremorris.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to all Sean’s heartbroken family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏❤️

Angela Riggs
2 weeks ago

May God give you comfort at this difficult time, his lovely smile says how much he was loved and he is with the angels now, beautiful young man.

Collette Mulkeen
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse and all the family on the sad death of Sean. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

Maureen and Paul Griffin Castlebar
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to you Ruth and Sean on Sean’s passing. We are truly sorry for yere loss .Thinking of ye at this sad time .May he rest in Peace

Mark & Caroline Cosgrove Claremorris
2 weeks ago

We are very saddened to hear of Sean’s passing. Our deepest sympathies & condolences to All the Byrne McDaid & Extended Families. May Sean’s Soul Rest In Peace.

Paul and Anne Hennelly. Claremorris
2 weeks ago

To all the family
our deepest sympathies
Sean. May the Peace and Joy of Heaven be yours

Cllr Richard Finn. / Rena Nally.
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the McDaid and Byrne families, extended families, neighbours and friends on the passing of Sean.
May he rest in peace.

Aisling Griffin
2 weeks ago

My deepest condolences Ruth and Eddie i am devastated to hear about sean. He was the best boy and really changed my life meeting him.
Sending all my love to ye and thinking of you at such a hard time xxx

Maureen Conway
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ruth , Eddie , Harry , Helena and all Sean’s extended families, friends and carers
May his gentle soul rest in the arms of the angels

Cllr Damien Ryan
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Mc Daid and Byrne family on the death of Sean. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Tom Glynn Williamstown
2 weeks ago

Harry and Helena I am so sad to hear of the passing of your grandson Sean and offer my deepest sympathy you and Seans family and friends RIP

Richard Carney Claremorris
2 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to you Ruth and Eddie on the passing of your beloved son.My condolences also to Harry and Helena and the extended family and friends. Sean is now with the angels.I know Ruth that you were the best mother and that is what will console you into the future.

Tommy & Mary O Malley Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse, Harry, Helena and all the McDaid and Byrne family on the sad passing of Sean. You have been amazing parents. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Sean’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Billy and Mary Gibbons Kilmaine
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Sean’s family and friends
May he rest in peace

Michael and Teresa Keane Claremorris and Salthill
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Ruth, Eddie, Harry & Helena and the extended Byrne & McDaid families on the sad passing of Sean. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Go dtuga Dia misneach daoibh ar fad ag an am uaigneach seo. Beannacht Dé le hanam uasal Sheáin.

Mj and Ann Hughes
2 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to the Mc Daid family and the Byrne families and extended families on the passing of Sean may he rest in peace Amen 🙏

Sharon Keely, Mayo and Dublin
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Sean’s passing. Deepest sympathies to Ruth, Eddie and Saoirse and the extended Byrne and McDaid family. May he rest in peace.

Martin & Finola Mellett.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ruth ,Eddie and the Byrne, McDaid families on the sad passing of Sean,
May he Rest In Peace.

Desmond Walsh
2 weeks ago

Ruth and Eddie I am so sorry hear of the death of your dear Son Sean. May you take great comfort from all the love you gave all the years to Sean. You are just one amazing woman you have done absolutely everything for him that you could do and now he will be always looking after you from above may his gentle soul rest in peace condolences to all nieces and nephews aunt and uncles harry and helina if I left anyone out I am so sorry may the gates of heaven be wide open to welcome him home Henry will there great him rest in peace

Sean Gill /Angela Flanagan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all involved may he rest in peace.

Dermot Kathy Dara Eva O Connor
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you Ruth, Eddie, Saoirse, Byrne and McDaid families of the very sad passing of Sean. May Sean rest in eternal peace with the angels in heaven.

Martin and Mary Hanley
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ruth and Eddie, Harry and Helena and Sean’s extended family on his sudden loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Cait Webb. Main Street. Ballyhaunis.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Ruth, Eddie and Saoirse on the sudden passing of their beloved and beautiful Sean.
Condolences also to Sean’s Grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and carers on their loss.
May he rest in peace.

Antoinette Hanrahan
2 weeks ago

My Deepest Sympathy Dearest Ruth, Eddie and all your family on the heartbreak loss of your Darling Sean. You are and have been the most amazing parents, God comfort you all.

Helen and Mark Dowd
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Ruth and Eddie
and all the family.

James /Mai McGrath Donamona,Belcarra.
2 weeks ago

Ruth and Eddie we are so so sorry to hear of the death of your dear Son Sean. May you take great comfort from all the love you gave all the years to Sean. We have no doubt but Sean will live in your hearts for ever. Sean will now look after those that gave him love from their hearts. May Sean now Rest in Peace. James/Mai

Finbar Molloy Cong
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ruth, Eddie and to the Byrne and McDaid family on the passing of Sean. Rest in Peace Sean🙏

Mary Casey Ballindine
2 weeks ago

I wish sincere sympathy to Ruth and Eddie and all family members on the death of your beautiful son Sean. You have a beautiful angel looking down on you now from Heaven. May God grant you all peace.

Irene Flynn Aslaksen
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to all the family.May Sean R.I.P .🙏

Joe and Mae Murphy
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all the family on the passing of your son Sean. May he rest in peace

Jenny & Damien Mullin, Cong
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the passing of Sean. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time

Anthony Varley
2 weeks ago

My condolences to Ruth and Eddie, and Byrne and Mcdaid family on loss of Sean. R.I.P

Deirdre Chambers, Dublin/Mayo
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Ruth, Eddie and all of the McDaid and Byrne families on the sad passing of Sean. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. May he rest in peace.

Tony Griffin, Kerry
2 weeks ago

Rest in Heavenly Peace Sean, and Thanks for all the love ❤️ you brought to this world.

Bernie & Paddy Devaney
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Sean’s family, a saint gone straight to heaven.

Sarah McKirdy
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Loraine and to both families, may he RIP

Christine lydon and family
2 weeks ago

Feel deeply for your loss. So so sad.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat morrin cong
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to the Byrne and McDaid family on the passing of Sean. May he rest in peace

Sean Durcan, Áine O’Brien & family Chicago
2 weeks ago

Very sorry for your loss. R.I.P.

Padraic and Maura Campbell Caoimhe Aoife
2 weeks ago

We are deeply saddened to hear the sudden passing of your dear beloved Sean. Our most sincere condolences to Ruth Eddie Saoirse Harry Helena Veronica. To his Uncle James Aunts Lorraine Sheila and Mary his cousins and the extended family. May Sean’s gentle soul rest in peace

Sheila Byrne Knock
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Ruth, Eddie, Harry, Helena and all the McDaid and Byrne family on the sad passing of Sean. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

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