RIP: Offaly singer’s tribute to ‘greatest inspiration and Dad we could have ever wished for’
Singer and musician Simon Casey has paid tribute to his father, Len Casey, as tributes pour in for the former school principal who passed away this week.
In a social media post, Simon said his father was: “The greatest inspiration and Dad we could have ever wished for.
“Reunited with my beautiful Mam. Love you both forever,” he said.
Mr Casey lived in Boher, Ballycumber, Offaly and was formerly of Drimnagh, Dublin.
His death notice on RIP read: “Len died on June 24th 2026, peacefully with his family, in the loving care of the staff at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. He was a former Principal of Boher National School and was fondly known as ‘Master Casey’. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa, parents Joe and Mary and brother Vince. Len will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving family, Suzanne, Leonard, Terence, Simon and Conrad, brother George, sisters Ruth, Caroline and Vilma, grandchildren, Harry, Lucy, Susie, Joe, James, Charlie, Thomas, Grace, Mella, John, Conn, and Tadhg, son-in-law Robbie, daughters-in-law, Kay, Stephanie, Denise and Méabh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and great friends”.
He will repose at at The Granary (R35 NX30) adjacent to St. Manchan's Church, Boher on Friday (June 26th) from 6pm to 9pm.
Removal will take place on on Saturday afternoon (June 27th) to St. Manchan's Church, Boher where his Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 2pm.
Many tributes have been paid to the popular former teacher and principal.
In a social media post, Ballycumber GAA noted that on moving to Boher in the early 1960s, Len spent the remainder of his career as principal of the local school. “In addition to his role as teacher, Len was involved in our community and in our club at many levels, playing football for Ballycumber and serving on club and Community Centre committees in a range of positions.
“Len instilled a love of Gaelic football and sport, into so many pupils who attended Boher NS over the years. Before coaching qualifications became the norm, Len was developing players’ skills in his own very practical ways. He played a huge part in shaping so many teams at all age-groups, that represented the club over the decades. Of course his loyal support of his beloved Dubs stoked many a lively conversation over the years, and he was always happy to engage.
“He will be fondly remembered and missed around Ballycumber and the GAA Club.
“May Master Casey Rest in Peace”.
European MEP Ciaran Mullooley expressed condolences to Simon Casey saying: “It’s the end of an era for you and your family”.
Many people described ‘Master Casey’ as their “favourite teacher” while his friendly disposition and involvement in the community was remarked on by many in hundreds of tributes.