The Late Seamus Lordan Many people in Beara are again mourning the loss of a deeply-regretted death, which occurred suddenly. Seamus Lordan, Brandy Hall, Castletownbere, and formerly of Enniskeane. Deceased was acknowledged over the years as one of nature's gentlemen. Seamus came to Beara in 1948 as a woodwork teacher in the Castletownbere Vocational School and later became headmaster of the school. When the Vocational School and St. Joseph's Convent Secondary School were amalgamated in 1980 and the staffs of both schools were assimilated, Seamus Lordan was appointed principal of the new school. He was a highly respected teacher and was very popular with the students, as well as his colleagues. He had a keen interest in education, especially the Irish Ianguage and Irish music and song. A keen GAA man, he played for the town in his early days and was treasurer of the Beara Board for a time and also on the committee of the Castletowndere club. Well known in bee-keeping Committee. His exceptionally mild manner and outgoing, sincere nature commended him to everyone. He always gave of his full to any activity in which he was involved. An accomplished and interesting conversationalist, he possessed a wonderful personality. He was a thoughtful, sociable neighbour, who made an immediate and lasting impression on all those fortunate enough to come into contact with him. His remains were removed from Harrington's Funeral Home on Sunday evening and was buried on Monday after Requiem Mass, which was celebrated by his brother-in-law, Fr. Joe Power, assisted by Canon Pat Sheehan and Fr Sean O'Shea. His coffin was draped with black and white flag of the Town GAA Club and a guard of honour of students and teachers from the Beara Community School was formed and huge crowd attended the funeral on both occasions. He is survived by his wife, Mary, sons, Michael and Gerard, daughters, Kathleen, Marion, Mairead and Eilis, sons-in-law, grandchildren and many relations. He will be sadly missed by his family and the local community. Sympathy was extended to his family. Courtesy of the Southern Star February 2003 Tweet

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