Shock and sadness at passing of prominent Athlone business man

The death has been announced of prominent Athlone business man Philip Byrne.

Phil died suddenly on Friday at his home at Clonbrusk, Athlone.

He is the owner of Seán's Bar and is well known in horse racing circles.

A native of Greenhills in Dublin, he is deeply mourned by his wife, Cathy, and children, Charlie, Evan and Dayna, his mother, Joan, sisters, Catherine, Anne and Yvonne, his brother Ray, along with his parents-in-law, Noeleen and Shay and his extended family, staff and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Philip's death notice is here

The management and staff of Westmeath Independent wish to extend our condolences to Phil's family and friends.