A Dublin community is mourning the loss of a well-known priest of nearly six decades following his death.
Fr Seamus Ryan of Ballyfermot Assumption Parish died on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Tributes have poured in for Fr Ryan, who was originally from Cappamore in Co Limerick.
Fr Ryan served as the parish priest in St Matthew's Church in Ballyfermot until 2016. A spokesperson for the Ballyfermot Assumption Parish said: "Rest in peace Fr. Seamus Ryan, a great servant and friend to Ballyfermot where he served as PP in St. Matthew’s until 2016.
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"Had the privilege of honouring him in the Redemptorist Church in Limerick on his 58th anniversary of priesthood in 2019. He was delighted to hear I had just taken up an appointment as PP to Assumption Parish."
Several well-wishers took to the comments to pay their tributes to Fr Ryan with one person saying: "He was a beautiful soul. A man ahead of his time in regards to liturgical ceremonies." Another person said: "Rest in Peace Fr. Seamus.
"What a wonderful caring and understanding Priest. Had many a chat with him whilst he was in St. Matthews Parish, Ballyfermot. Condolences to his beloved family."
Fr Ryan will be laid to rest on Tuesday, February 14, at St Michael's Church in Cappamore. A notice on RIP.ie reads: "Fr Seamus Ryan, Cappamore, Co Limerick and formerly of St. Patrick’s College, Thurles and Parish Priest of St. Matthew's Ballyfermot, Dublin, February 11th 2023. Predeceased by his parents Norah and Willie and his brother Fr. Liam.
"Deeply regretted by his sisters Mary and Enda, nieces Emer and Eanna, nephews Fergal, Liam and Richard, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends."
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