Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The passing of Seymour Crawford on 20 October 2018 was universally regretted across the counties of Cavan and Monaghan that he represented as a Fine Gael Deputy with distinction for over 18 years, from 1992 to 2011. A kindly man, Seymour was easy company, every bit as much at home in conversation with neighbours and constituents as he was when engaging in thoughtful and serious discussion with voices from across the spectrum of political opinion in Ireland or in Britain.

From a long established farming family, Seymour Crawford embodied the life and soul of his community. During our overlapping years of public service we became mutually respectful friends and constituency colleagues in the true sense, our differences accepted. I extend, once again, my most sincere sympathy to Andrew, Alistair and Kirsten and to all of the extended Crawford family.

I also extend sympathy to the McGahon family on their bereavement. Brendan McGahon and I did not always have close conversation but he was a presence in this institution.

May Seymour Crawford and Brendan McGahon rest in peace.

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