Monday, 10th March, 2025

Seamus Tansey

John Lynch -
Seamus Tansey
Tomorrow, Seamus will be reposing at Malcolmson's Funeral Home, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan, BT66 8BE, from 11am until 1.30pm, for anyone wishing to pay their respects.
He will then leave at 2pm for The Oratory, 6 Princes Gardens, Larne, BT40 1RQ. There will be a short service and prayers at the Oratory at 3pm approximately. On Wednesday 13th July, Funeral Mass will be held at the Oratory at 3pm, followed by a session and refreshments at the Masonic Hall, Mill Brae, Larne, BT40 2DE. The Funeral Mass will also be broadcast live on Facebook (link to follow).

On Sunday 17th July at 2pm there will be a service and burial of ashes at Gurteen Cemetary, Co. Sligo, F56 VE08, followed by a celebration of Seamus's life, with a music session and refreshments, at The Crossbar, Gurteen, Co. Sligo. All musicians welcome.

John Lynch -

Condolences

Con Darcy

Our deepest condolence to the Tansey Families our orayers and thoughts are qwith you. Seamus Rest in Peace. Con Darcy and family Sligo

Patricia and Fergal Gallagher

Deepest sympathy to all the Tansey families. Rest in peace Seamus.

Carmel Gunning

One of the greats in Irish traditional music - Seamus Tansey has gone to his heavenly home. He gave great joy and pleasure to his fans all over the world. Condolences to his wife and his children Padraig, Maire and Finian, extended family relatives and many friends. May he rest in eternal peace.

Joe Keane

I remember him so well in Mullaghroe N.S. A unique traditional flute player whose equal would be difficult to find. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace

Pat Duffy

Deepest sympathy to all Tansey family members The King is dead - RIP Seamus

Martin Gaffney

Deepest sympathies to the Tansey family. I always enjoyed meeting and playing tunes with Seamus - a wonderful character with a unique individual style of flute playing. Ina luí i measc aingil na bhflaitheas.

Tommy finn

May he rest in peace many a nyt in our hse playing with my dad Coleman days God rest them both.

Michael & Alice Colreavy

Our deepest sympathies to family and friends of Seamus Tansey. An outstanding musician whose loss to traditional Irish music is incalculable. May he rest in peace.

Brendan Lynch

May he rest in peace . An amazing musician.

Eamon Scanlon

Sincere sympathies to all the Tansey Families at this very sad time for you all. May Seamus Rest in Peace.

Rory O'Connor

Deepest sympathies to Seamus Tansey's family and friends on his passing. Seamus was a wonderful musician and a great supporter and friend of Sligo Live Festival, for which we will be forever grateful.

James Brehony,Keash, Co Sligo

Deepest sympathy to the Tansey family on the sad passing of Seamus,rest in peace

Martina & James Bohan

Our sincere condolences to the Tansey family on the passing of Seamus. May he rest in eternal peace.

pat mc garry

Our Deepest Condolence to the Tansey family of the death of Seamus [The King] I always enjoyed meeting and playing tunes with him RIP.

Aidan & Anne Marie Sheerin

Deepest sympathies to the Tansey family at this very sad time. May Seamus rest in peace.

JOE DONOGHUE Doocastle

So sorry to hear of the death of the great Séamus Tansey, without doubt one of the very best flute players to ever play music anywhere anytime. He is irreplaceable and an incalculable loss to Traditional Irish music. He was also a brilliant singer as his rendition of The Old Bog Road could signify. Thanks for the memories Séamus. Sincere sympathy to his family. May he Rest In Peace.

John & Marie Perry

With Deepest Sympathy To The Tansey Family on the Passing of Seamus. A Musical Legend In His Lifetime .”Ar dheis De go Raibh a-Anam Dilis”

Kevin King. Lisacul

Deepest sympathy to the Tansey family on the passing of Seamus. A very special man, may he rest with the angels.

Maureen Conlon Dunbeakin Sligo

My deepest sympathy to the Tansey family on the passing of Seamus may his gentle soul Rest In Peace Amen. Will be sadly missed my friend.

Dara Mulvey and family

Deepest sympathy to the extended Tansey family on the passing of Seamus.May he rest in peace.

Vincent Muldowney

Deepest sympathy to the Tansey Families. Seamus was one of the greatest musicians of our lifetime and also will be remembered by us. May he Rest in Peace. From Vincent Muldowney and Family Rabawn, Swinford, Co. Mayo.

Molly Kavanagh

Ah another true innovator gone R. I. P

Olivia La Grassa

RIP, so sorry for your loss.❤️

Sharonargenio

Our deepest sympathies to your whole family. To your friends and those who have known you may you always have sweet music in your ears celebrating his life. Wishing we were not so far away to give you love. Lots of love your sister-in-law Sharon brother-in-law Paul and our son John. We love you so much.

Freda & Mona Flynn

Sincere Condolences to the Tansey Family on the passing away of Seamus RIP, an amazing musician and much loved by my late Father Sonny Flynn Freda & Mona Flynn, formerly Ballyrush, Co Sligo

Colm and Bridie Kerins

Sincere Sympathy to all the Tansey family on the sudden death of Seamus. May he Rest in Peace.

Siún and Ian McGlynn

Sincere sympathy to the Tansey and extended families. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Pat Mahon Dromore West

My deepest sympathy to the Tansey Family on the death of Seamus may your gentle soul Rest In Peace my friend amen

Olivia ODolan.

Rest in Peace Seamus. O'Dolan family circle Belcoo. .

Thomas Cunningham

to the tansey family from tom cunningham

Margaret and Christy Gallagher

Sincere condolences to the Tansey family. Fantastic musician. Fond memories of C.C.E in Gurteen clubhouse. Rest in peace Seamus.

Matt Brennan

Deepest sympathy to the Tansey family on the death of Seamus. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Liam & Ger Kelly

Condolences to all the Tansey family on the loss of Seamus. A true musical.legend has passed. R.I.P. Seamus.

Pat and Sarah Powell

Sympathy to the Tansey family on the passing of Seamus. May he rest in peace.

Patrick Cassidy

Deepest sympathy to Padraig and all the Tansey family on the sad passing of your dad Seamus a legend fond memories of ye all as my neighbor in Mullaghroe in the '70s rip Seamus

Aine Canavan, Moygara

Sincere sympathy to all the family. Good memories from school years and later. Rest in peace Seamus.

Eddie CorcoranE

Condolences to all the Tansey family on the passing of Seamus. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Apologies I wont be able to attend the funeral. Rest in peace Seamus. Eddie Corcoran

Peggie Horan

Sincere sympathy to the Tansey family on the death of your beloved Seamus. May he rest in peace. Peggie Horan and family Drumkeeran

Gerry & Phyllis Gilhooly

Deepest Condolences to the Tansey family on the passing of Seamus. May he rest in peace.

Brendan Gallagher

So sad to hear about the passing of Seamus, his knowledge and musical genius will be greatly missed. Sincere condolences to the Tansey family.

Charles Dwyer, Ballymote

Sincere sympathy to the Tansey family on the sad passing of Seamus. He was one of the best and most admired musicians of our time. May he rest in eternal peace.

Mary Reale nee Hynes

Sincere sympathy to the Tansey family on your great loss. A gifted flute player the likes only come round in a generation. Fond memories of The American Wake and Seamus laying down the law to us amateur dancers.