With thanks to Donal Higgins for his contribution
It is we great sadness that we say goodbye to a sporting hero and Rockwell legend.
Dr David Sheahan, final year 1957, was the first amateur to win a Tour professional event, in 1962.
RIP notice.
Sheahan, Dr. David (Rathgar, Dublin 6) 24th October 2016 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Beloved husband of Maureen and loving father of Leonard, Darren and Lisa. Sadly missed by his family, his grandchildren Ciarán, Mira and Eilis, daughter-in-law Katarina, brother Gerry, sisters-in-law Doreen and June, brothers-in-law David and Brian, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Rest in Peace.
Removal on Thursday evening to the Church of the Three Patrons, Rathgar, arriving at 5.30 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 10.00 am. followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
News articles about Dr. David Sheahan.