James Patrick “Seamus” Mulligan, 89, a longtime resident of Randolph, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Welch) Mulligan for 34 years. Son of the late Patrick J. and Ellen “Nellie” (Carron) Mulligan, he was born in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, and raised in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland.

Jim came to the United States in 1959 and eventually settled in Stoughton for 15 years before moving to Randolph over 40 years ago. He worked for the First National Bank of Boston for many years and was a partner at the Irish Cottage Shops for 25 years. He was known to many as Seamus Mulligan, the radio presenter of “A Feast of Irish Music” since 1988 on WATD and WROL.

He also served as past president of the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton and ran its Irish Festival for many years. Renowned for his love and knowledge of Irish history and Irish music, he appeared in the documentary film “Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton” and was quoted extensively in “See You at the Hall; Boston’s Golden Era of Irish Music and Dance,” a book by Susan Gedutis.

In recognition for his service, he was awarded its Gold Medal by the Eire Society of Boston and highlighted in “Boston Irish,” photographer Bill Brett’s exploration of the local Irish American experience through portraits and profiles of its people.

Jim Mulligan leaves his children, Lorraine T.E. Mulligan Ryan of Norton, Gary P. Mulligan and his wife Annette of Florida, James F. Mulligan and his partner Kathy Seery of Raynham, and Kevin B. Mulligan and his wife Susan of Norton as well as his grandchildren, Caitlin, Bridget, Catherine and Patrice Mulligan. He was the brother of Thomas Mulligan of East Walpole, Evelyn Hedrick of Birmingham, AL, Helen Mulligan and Francis Mulligan both of Ireland and the late Collette Houlihan, Patrick Mulligan, Bernard Mulligan, and Mary Hanley. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.