Shane Geoghegan : Memorial

The Limerick Leader is inviting its readers to pay tribute to Shane Geoghegan, the captain of Garryowen FC's third fifteen, who was shot dead in Kilteraghon November 9 last.

His tragic and senseless death has sent shock waves acrossthe country and further afield. Shane's months mind mass took place on Sunday December 7 last at St Paul's Church, Dooradoyle. The family wish to thank Fr Leonard and Fr Boyce.

A message from the Geoghegan family:

Mary and Tom, parents of Shane, Anthony his brother, Jenna his girlfriend, near and extended family and close friends, wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who comforted them in their tragic loss. In particular to Shane's wide circle of friends from work and sporting circles.

Those who visited, sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments, personal written messages of sympathy, Limerick Leader website expressions of sympathy and floral tributes. Those who provided and signed the many books of condolences locally and countrywide.

Those who proposed and observed 'minutes silence' locally and nationally. Those who attended his Requiem Mass. We are especially grateful to St. Joseph's parish, Fr. Tom Mangan P.P. and the many other concelebrants, in particular our thanks to Fr. Jim Maher S.J. chief celebrant for such a moving homily, also to President Mary McAleese, An Taoiseach's Aide De Camp, Bishop Donal Murray, the Mayor and City Councillors, the Dáil representatives, the clergy of all denominations, the vocalist, violinists and all who contributed to make it such a memorable Eucharistic celebration.

Sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbours who provided hospitality and support throughout Shane's last days at home with his family and friends. Special thanks to Garryowen FC team mates, executive and members for showing us such tremendous ongoing support.

Also, to the IRFU, rugby clubs and the many clubs of all codes, nationwide, our sincere thanks. Special thanks, also to Old Crescent FC, Anthony's club for their extra care of him at this so sad and difficult time. Most sincere thanks to Shane's employers, friends and work colleagues at Air Atlanta where he was very happily employed, for all their kindness and support.

Sincere thanks to the Gardaí, State Pathologist and the Mid Western Regional Hospital for their sensitive and professional attention to us around Shane's murder investigation, as also, to the Crime Call team. Heartfelt appreciation to Gerry Griffin and the staff of Griffin's Funeral Directors for all their help and compliance with all our wishes around Shane's funeral arrangements and for their personal attention and kindness throughout.

As it would be absolutely impossible to thank individually all those who cared for and supported us, please let this acknowledgement assure anyone who held us in their thoughts or prayers, even for a moment, that we will be forever grateful. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and personal prayers will be offered for all your intentions.

"Go dtuga Dia leaba í measc na naomh d'anam uasal".

Tokens of respect:
- X
  25th Aug 2010
- Clara Mulvey
  25th Aug 2010
- Not Forgotten xx
  20th Aug 2010
- Jean O'Dwyer
  6th Aug 2010
- Miss you every day
  22nd Jul 2010
- sinead o riordan
  18th Jul 2010
- Joe Geoghegan and Family
  13th Jul 2010
- Wish you were here
  9th Jul 2010
- Always Loved Forever Missed xx
  2nd Jul 2010
- Maura Ring
  30th Jun 2010
- Missing you
  25th Jun 2010
- Thinking of you
  24th Jun 2010
- Cormac Stone
  23rd Jun 2010
- be with us at this time
  17th May 2010
- CATHERINE NORMOYLE
  15th May 2010
2010

still remembered...

Report this message By Cormac Stone on 23rd Jun 2010
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- n duffy
  11th May 2010
- help us to help each other
  10th May 2010
- we have not forgotten you
  4th May 2010
- you are in my thoughts today
  19th Apr 2010
- rip
  18th Apr 2010
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- Thinking of you, wish y w here
  16th Apr 2010
- Love you always
  5th Apr 2010
- Still Miss u.Caitriona
  12th Mar 2010
- Happy Birthday really missed
  9th Mar 2010
- Happy 30th Birthday
  9th Mar 2010
- ev
  7th Mar 2010
- jackie Holihan Rigpa
  6th Mar 2010
- I miss your calmness
  19th Feb 2010
- Richard Sullivan
  18th Feb 2010
- I know you're always there
  3rd Feb 2010
I feel so sorry for you Mary.

Dear Mary,

I felt so sad to hear it was your son who died I do hope you are getting on well. Sincere sympathy to you and your family. Jackie Houlihan ex. rigpa.

Report this message By jackie Holihan Rigpa on 6th Mar 2010
Your memory lives on , Shane

Respected and admired by all who love sport.

Report this message By Richard Sullivan on 18th Feb 2010
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  7th Jan 2010
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  5th Jan 2010
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  4th Jan 2010
- cathy
  2nd Jan 2010
- jp
  30th Dec 2009
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missed by all

Such a short time ago, but it seems a life-time without you.

Report this message By g/g.b on 5th Jan 2010
just remembering shane family at this time of the year.

never far from my thoughts.Praying for the family which I hope will be some comfort to the family

Report this message By nora leonard on 25th Dec 2009
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  24th Dec 2009
- gmQuYx
  21st Dec 2009
- Stio
  19th Dec 2009
- Patsy Higgins
  7th Dec 2009
- Mary Noonan
  1st Dec 2009
- miss you x
  29th Nov 2009
- aine murray
  26th Nov 2009
- david
  19th Nov 2009
- niamh
  18th Nov 2009
- Miriam Barry
  13th Nov 2009
- Miriam Barry
  13th Nov 2009
- paddy Mattin Co. Kildare.
  12th Nov 2009
- sarsh
  12th Nov 2009
- sarsh
  12th Nov 2009
- Missed but never forgotten
  11th Nov 2009
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on youre first anniversary

This is the anniversary of your death and all things seem empty without you.

Report this message By nora leonard on 9th Nov 2009
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- Fergus and Geraldine murphy
  9th Nov 2009
- Susan McMahon
  9th Nov 2009
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  8th Nov 2009
- brrian o's
  8th Nov 2009
- sean mcnally
  7th Nov 2009
- sean mcnally
  7th Nov 2009
- John Horgan
  6th Nov 2009
- Aoife
  5th Nov 2009
- Aoife
  5th Nov 2009
- th void y left cannot b filled
  4th Nov 2009
Gentle Giant

Shane, you will be forever in our hearts.

Report this message By Miriam Barry on 4th Nov 2009
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- sean and family
  4th Nov 2009
- niall murphy
  2nd Nov 2009
- gigs barry
  1st Nov 2009

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9th November 2008

A message from the Geoghegan family:

Mary and Tom, parents of Shane, Anthony his brother, Jenna his girlfriend, near and extended family and close friends, wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who comforted them in their tragic loss. In particular to Shane's wide circle of friends from work and sporting circles.

Those who visited, sent Mass cards, perpetual enrolments, personal written messages of sympathy, Limerick Leader website expressions of sympathy and floral tributes. Those who provided and signed the many books of condolences locally and countrywide.

Sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbours who provided hospitality and support throughout Shane's last days at home with his family and friends. Special thanks to Garryowen FC team mates, executive and members for showing us such tremendous ongoing support.

"Go dtuga Dia leaba í measc na naomh d'anam uasal".

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