Seán’s Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday
Andrew Quinn and Eoin Shortiss Reporter
14:25, 01 Jul 2026Updated 14:57, 01 Jul 2026
Seán Murray – RIP(Image: RIP.ie)
Hundreds of tributes are pouring in for a young Cork man who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend.
Seán Murray, from Knocknaheeny, has been remembered by family and friends as “the loveliest boy,” who always had a smile on his face and all the time in the world for his friends.
Seán’s death notice has been posted on RIP.ie, and described him as the “cherished and adored son of Sineád and Aidan and loving brother of Gemma and Adrian. Now joining his grandfathers, aunt Tina, niece Emily Rose, and his special friends Maria, Shauna and Shauna in heaven.”
Seán is sadly missed by his heartbroken mother, his adoring family, his Godmother and aunt Linda, his Godfather and uncle Gerard, his grandmothers Rose and Kitty, his nephews Lee and Ajay, his nieces Sophia and Amelia, Gemma’s partner Darren, his aunts and uncles, the O’Connor family, especially Janice, all his cousins, his best friends Courtney, Aisling, Faye and Corey, all his Godchildren, and his wide circle of friends and neighbours.
Many heartfelt tributes have been paid, as friends and family remember Seán’s “kind, gentle” nature. One relative wrote: “Sleep tight my handsome boy, a lot of broken hearts left behind but I hope you’re at peace. Watching you grow up and become the most kind-hearted, funny and beautiful person inside and out is something I’ll hold close to my heart for the rest of my life.”
A friend said: “My sincere condolences Sinead, Gemma and Adrian, on your devastating loss. Sean was such a gorgeous boy. Thinking of you all with this heartbreaking loss.”
A neighbour expressed their sadness, writing: “Rest in peace my neighbour Sean, my heart is broken over you. Many happy memories playing in the terrace together when we were kids making up dances and going around on roller skates.”
Another family friend wrote: “A very kind gentle young soul gone from the world. Finally back with your best friend, it’ll be strange not seeing ya around for a chat bud you’re going to be sadly missed and to Sean’s family I’m very sorry for the heartbreak ye are going through nobody deserves this.”
Seán will be reposing at O’Connor Bros. Funeral Home, North Gate Bridge on Wednesday 1st July from 10.00am with prayers at 5.45pm. His Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 2nd July at 11.30am in St. Mary’s on the Hill Church, Knocknaheeny. Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.
May he rest in peace.