Tributes are being paid to a 35-year-old man from Cavan, Ireland, who drowned near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. His body was recovered from the water at Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, on New Year’s Eve.
Sean Keaney Remembered
The man has been identified as Sean Keaney, originally from Ballinagh, who had been living in London in recent years.
Tara GFC in London described Mr. Keaney as “the life of every celebration, a man always found on the dance floor, with a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that warmed every heart.” The club stated that their “dearest friend” left a “lasting impact on every one he left” and his absence leaves an “unimaginable void.”
London GAA also expressed condolences to Mr. Keaney’s family and friends, noting that he had won the intermediate championship with his club this year. They added, “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam,” which translates to “May his soul be with God.”
Fundraising Efforts
A fundraiser established to help bring Mr. Keaney’s body home has raised over €30,000.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is aware of the incident and is providing consular assistance.
Local media reports indicate that Mr. Keaney is one of several people who have died in separate incidents off the Australian coast in recent days.
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