RIP David Sheahan
The Commodore and Flag Officers regret to advise the members of Howth Yacht Club of the passing of David Sheahan.
The deepest sympathies of the General Committee, staff, and members of HYC go out to the family and friends of David in their time of grief.
David (Dave) Sheahan, 8th October 2026 (Owenahincha, West Cork and formerly of Sutton), retired Aer Lingus and Gulf Air Captain. Peacefully in the tender care of the wonderful staff at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, surrounded by his loving and devoted children. Predeceased by his parents Eileen and Dan.
Much loved father to Carol Anne, Gillian, David, Simon, Marie-Louise, Kristina and pre-deceased by their mother Marie. Dave will be deeply missed by his cherished grandchildren, Phoenix, Fionn, Genevieve, Jonathan, Tyler, Ava, Amy, Adam and Emma, sons-in-law Eamonn and Jon, daughters-in-law Marie and Dee, his sisters Mary, Linda, Margaret, his brother Dan, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and colleagues across Irish Sailing.
That they may face the rising sun.
No flowers please, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice
Dave will be reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Tuesday October 13th from 9.30am - 12pm followed immediately by burial in St Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton