Unexpectedly, in the superb care of the doctors, nurses and staff in I.C.U. at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by his son Emmet, his father Tom, recently his mother Phil and his father-in-law Matthias Gregoritsch.
Beloved husband of Dorene and loving father of Lilliana and Dashiel.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, sister Niamh (Muldowney), aunt Joy Mullen, uncle Tony Mullen, mother-in-law Joan Gregoritsch, sisters-in-law Joan (Paul), Alaine (Michael) and Cheryl (Demetri), brother-in-law Adrian, nieces, nephews, in-laws, relatives and many friends.
Rest in Peace
Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Wednesday 22nd April from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral will arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Strandhill, Sligo on Thursday 23rd April at 11:30am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Sligo for burial after.
You can stream Shane’s funeral mass live by clicking ‘Livestream’ below.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to North West Hospice, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family below.


We are so saddened to hear of Shane’s passing , Anthony and Eilish Mc Gowan as great neighbours have nothing but fond memories of Shane and his family.
Dorene,Lilliana , Dashiel, Niamh, and extended families, we will be praying and thinking of you all over the next few days, months, ahead.
RIP Shane.
My deepest sympathies to all of Shane’s family & friends. Thinking of you at this heartbreaking time. May Shane rest in peace.
Very sad to hear of the passing of Shane, he was such an amazing guy. Deepest condolences to all the family, thinking of you during this difficult time. RIP Shane.
Sincere condolences to Dorene, Lilliana, Dashiel, Niamh and extended family on the very sad passing of Shane.
May he rest in peace.
Mate , what a news and shock.
Im glad to have met you only if it was way to short.
We both have traveled to meet each other in Sligo and i it will be something that will be remebered for ever.
Hope you can do all you can do still all the things you wanted on your journey.
Till we meet again my friend
Farewell Shane
May you rest in peace
Dorene – i was so sorry and shocked to hear of Shane’s passing . My condolences to you, the kids and rest of your family . Shane was a good man who always had time for others . May he rest in peace
Sincerely Mike fucci
Hi Dorene, I just learn about the passing of Shane. I am really shocked about that sad news. He was really a good friend and always good for a laugh and some fun. I liked to serve you in the strand bar. These are good memories. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Our deepest condolences! He will be missed. May his memory be eyetnal
Dorene and family, My deepest condolences. Prayers for you all. -Dawn Gonzalez
Shane was well loved and respected in the billiards community on the upper west side of Manhattan. He always graced us with his big, friendly warm personality! He was so thoughtful and kind and always asked about my family and job! He will be well missed but I’ll continue to keep his spirit alive for the years to come! My deepest condolences to the entire family and friends. I hope you find peace and comfort in your memories and together and strength in the community and family you’re surrounded by during this very difficult time. With sympathy,
Molly
Dorene, I am heartbroken to read this very sad message. Please know my heart and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May Shane rest in peace, in God’s loving arms.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. We are all in complete shock and still can’t believe this has happened. My heart is with you and the kids during this incredibly difficult time. Please know you are surrounded by so much love, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Deepest condolences to Shane’s family, a true gentleman.
So very sorry to hear of Shane’s passing. I have great memories of him from our years growing up in Sligo. May he rest in peace
Dear Dorene, Lilliana and Dashiel
There aren’t any words that we can say to help you in this time of sorrow! We can only pray that God will help you and your children through this horrific hour. I can’t imagine losing a spouse especially Shane who was so young. Knowing that he is in God’s hands is not any consolation but I believe that he is and that one day we all will be reunited.
If there is anything we can do for you and your family…..please do not hesitate to ask us.
We love you and are here for you…..
Love
Valerie and Phil
Sending our deepest condolences. Shane was a wonderful man, and we will truly miss him. It was always lovely spending time together. All our love to Dorene, Liliana and Dashiel.
Jeneen & Vinny Guida
Terribly sad to hear the news of Shane’s passing. Many’s a duel we had as teenagers in Sligo tennis club. Always remember him a a happy cheeky young lad but a genuine good lad. Condolences to his family at this sad time.
Sending love and strength to Niamh, Dorene and all Shanes’s family and friends.
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our heart goes out to you and your family during this deeply difficult time.
Dorene, we are praying for you and your children. Shane brought warmth and kindness to all around him. He will be missed.
Sending my thoughts & prayers to Shane’s family. May he rest in peace.
Kind regards,
Kerry Connor (classmate from Sligo Grammar School)
so sorry to hear of Shane’s passing. May he rest in peace
Dear Dorene, Niamh, and family
I was so sorry to hear about Shane’s passing. We were great friends growing up, the news came as such a shock. My deepest sympathies to you all.
With love,
Niall
Our deepest condolences to Dorene and to all of Shane’s family; he will be very much missed by his friends and community in New York and specifically at the building where he lived and served his neighbors so tirelessly, always with good humor and a positive outlook. Rest in peace, Shane, knowing that your memory will comfort those you leave behind. Amy Greer & Mark Murphy
Sincere sympathy to all the conlon family,RIP Shane
Dorene this is Ms. Marisol from Preschool of America, I’m so sorry for your loss my deepest condolences to you and your family, hugs for Lilliana and Doshiel.
My sincerest condolences to Doreen and the girls. I pray for consolation for all of you.
Our deepest condolences to Dorene and Shane’s family. Shane always exemplified a “Can do anything attitude” that showed confidence and leadership in all his endeavors.
“May the road rise up to meet you” on your next journey
Eternal rest
“ Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Our deepest condolences
I am beyond heartbroken to hear about Shane’s passing. His memory will always live on in me. Sending his family my deepest sympathies and to know you are in my thoughts. Alex
Seamus Monaghan. Knockarea Sligo
Tuesday Spril 21. 11.16 pm
Dèepest sympathy on hearing of the passing of Shane and condolences to all his family
Dorene, it breaks my heart to hear of Shane’s passing. It seems so unfair. I will keep you and the kids in my thoughts during this time. Know that Shane continues to live on in the hearts and memories of all who were fortunate to cross paths with him.
We have a fond memory of Shane’s happiness when he married Dorene and warmly introduced us to his family.
We enjoyed his friendly conversations and humor at various family celebrations through the years.
We pray for his eternal peace in heaven.
We have a fond memory of Shane’s happiness when he married Dorene and warmly introduced us to his family.
We enjoyed his friendly conversations and humor at various family celebrations through the years.
We pray for his eternal peace in heaven.
Love Frank and Vivian
Dear Dorene, Liliana, Doshiel and all of Shane’s family and friends wishing you ease at this very sad time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dhílis.
That his soul finds rest and peace.
Éadaoin Ní Challaráin, Ransborro and formerly Culeenamore, Sligo
We were so sad to hear of Shanes passing. Our Sincere Condolences to all his family. Shane, may you rest in peace.
The McGoldrick family Strandhill/USA
Dorene, Liliana, Dashiel and family,
We will miss Shane very much, our hearts are with you during this difficult time. So grateful that we have had many fun times, raising our kids and pups alongside each other. The friendship with you and Shane and our family has brought so many great times through the years. Its so sad to loose such a good friend and person. We are here as always with much love.
Rest in peace, Shame, great memories from SGS and NYC. Condolences to your family.
My deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Dorene, her family, and Shane’s family. Shane was a good guy that I respected. May he rest in peace.
John Z.
Doreen, Lilliana, Dashiel,
We are so very sorry to hear of Shane’s passing. Sending our condolences, prayers and love to you all.
“Deepest condolences to Doreen and family. I’ll will sorely miss seeing him around the neighborhood and our games of pool. I was really looking forward to getting to know him better over the years. RIP Shane