Holland, Seamie
October 28, 2005
The Late Seamie Holland
The people of Trumera, Mountrath and surrounding areas were all saddened to hear of the death of Seamus Holland at the relatively young age of 67 on Friday October 28.
For Seamie, his home and his family were the main focus in his life. Closely following were his interests and involvement with Mountrath Golf Club and his interests in sports - particularly GAA. Seamie joined the Mountrath Golf Club in 1964. At that time the club was small in membership and facilities and it was a struggle to survive. Seamie was one of a small group of members who were determined that forty years of the club would not come to an end. Thanks to their efforts the tide turned and the club started to grow and flourish. He was Captain of the club in 1969and for many years between then and 1999 he was a member of the committee. In 1999 he was elected President of the club a well deserved recognition for his years of service to the club.
He will best be remembered as one of a small group of members who organised and ran the club Lotto 1995 to 2003. Thanks to the work of this group and the success of the Lotto it was possible for club to carry out major improvements to the Course and Clubhouse without the need of extra borrowing or increased subscriptions.
Seamie enjoyed playing the game of golf and the comradeship and friendships he made through golf. Over the years he had many successes and won many competitions but prizes were not a major importance to him.
To paraphrase the words of President Kennedy his motto was - ask not what your club can do for you but what you can do for your club. Seamie was an avid lover of hurling and all sports especially following GAA games at loth local and county level. He followed hid native Trumera team and took great pride in the victory in the Intermediate hurling final of 2004 after many heartbreaking defeats and attaining senior status.
He was at his happiest when he was following his beloved Laois. He was a regular visitor where ever Laois played, not just in Croke Park or O'Moore Park but all over Leinster and beyond. He loved the games and afterwards loved to meet, talk and discuss the games with other loyal followers.
Like so many Laois people he took great pride and joy when Laois senior footballers ended the 57 year famine in 2003. When Mick O'Dwyer and his team set out on their league and championship journey in 2006, one great follower will be missing. But all can be sure he will be watching and supporting as keenly and as enthusiastically from the great stand in the sky.
Courtesy of The Leinster Express
28 October 2005
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