IN TRIBUTE

I HAD the privilege of succeeding Seamus Mcconville as editor of The Kerryman in 1988. To follow in the footsteps of such an influential journalist was indeed a daunting task. During my tenure he treated me with great kindness and respect. He was a mentor, an invaluable advisor, and a true and loyal friend. With his passing, Ireland has lost one of its great newspapermen. — Brian Looney, former editor of The Kerryman

SEAMUS is a huge loss to our town as one of the most engaged contributors to public life here.

He loved Tralee and was so positive about it always. He kept an eye on its fortunes and was extremely constructive in helping improve it wherever he saw a need, both on an individual level and through his column in The Kerryman.

Personality wise, he was an absolute gentleman and would always make time for you. — Mayor of Tralee

Grace O’donnell

I HAVE many fond memories of Séamus from my early days as a politician. Though originally from Leitrim he certainly became more than a honorary Kerryman and was a driving force behind many projects and initiatives, principal among them being the Rose of Tralee Festival.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

— Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy

Deenihan TD

THE contribution of Seamus Mcconville to the success and growth of the Rose of Tralee International Festival and to the news industry in Kerry for nearly 55 years has been immense. Everyone involved in the Rose of Tralee International Festival wishes to pay tribute to him and we extend our sympathy to his family — General Manager of

the Rose of Tralee Festival Oliver Hurley