Shane Mac THOMÁIS

Shane anois i measc na nAingeail Codladh samh siorrai i leaba leis na naoiumh uiligh. Once seen never forgotten Legend! Sympathies cobhron JJO'C

What a great loss to the Shane's family and friends and Ireland. I went on one of his walks around the cemetery last time I was home in Ireland. It was terrific because of Shane.

I am so so sad to hear of Shane's passing. I first met Shane 6 years ago when I arranged to bring a Transitioon Year group of students from my school to do a tour of the cemetery. This was before the visitors centre etc. since I and my students have visited annually. I will always remember how Shane brought the tour to life for those students and me!! Such a wonderful warm, funny and intelligent man. I am honoured to have met him and he has left a lasting impression. Rest in peace Shane.

I met Shane once on a tour of the cemetery and his love of his subject was palpable. Myself and my friend, the late Eithne Murphy RIP, enjoyed our tour and we watched and listened to him whenever he was on radio or television. Some people stay forever in your memory and Shane was one such person. May he rest in peace.

I knew Shane when i was young growing up on Clonmel Road as did all my brothers and he was such a lovely guy. We were very saddened to hear of his passing. Our sympathy to all the family at this sad time. R.I.P Shane

Deepest Sympathy to Shane's family during this sad time. Very fond memories of our childhood days , great person gone to soon. RIP

Anne Brassil, SFO CA

Our heartfelt sympathies to Rosaleen, Orla, Meliosa & Damien on your sad loss. Rest in peace Shane.

It's so sad to hear about Shane a great guy you will never be forgotten may you rest in peace The Clifford family

I am shocked and very sad to hear of Shane's passing, I worked with him in the James Joyce centre many years ago . May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all of Shane's family & friends at this difficult time.

Rest in Peace, my friend.

Beirigí bua.

Dear Róisín, I send my profoundest sympathy to you and all your family over the loss of Shane. I will be in touch. You are in my prayers and always in my affectionate esteem.
Mary Kay

Rest in peace and God bless your family.

Sincere condolences to Shane's family and friends. It was an honor and pleasure to have shared even a little bit of his short but meaningful time on Earth. He can rest now with the heroes of the past, especially those he found again for us and like them, Shane will not be forgotten.

So sorry to hear of Shane's Passing . We met him doing the tours in Glasnevin . I had only been recommending the tour with him at the weekend , deepest condolences to all his family. He will be sadly missed R.I.P.

We spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon in August 2012 in the company of Shane as he led us through Glasnevin bringing our history to life. We will never forget him. Heartfelt sympathy to Shane's family and friends. I measc laochra na nGael. Mary and Hugh Feeney

DUBLIN IS A POORER PLACE WITH HIS PASSING

So sad to hear of Shane's passing. I did a tour with him while on holiday in Ireland and I could sense an understanding and sincerity in him that few posses.

Sincere condolences to the family of Shane, former student of our school. We are very proud of his achievements as an historian. He was a good friend to the school and supported greatly various and initiatives undertaken by our students. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh a anam

You will be greatly missed. You deserve to be buried in the O'Connell Circle for all your work in it's restoration. You did your country proud.

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Shane
Rest In Peace

I worked with Shane at Glasnevin summer 2010 and there are few people you come across in life who can truly leave a lasting mark-Shane did on mine. He lived his life for his passion, which is something to aspire to, and anyone who knew him or learned from him was left the better for it. I am grateful to have known him.

My condolences to his family. He lives on in the lives he's touched.

Such sad news such a lovely man , R.I.P Shane

On behalf of myself and everyone from Dublin Down Memory Lane I would like to thank you for your input to the site. Your knowledge, wit and contributions will be greatly missed. Sleep tight my friend up there with your dad Eamonn another legend.

Our deepest sympathy to Shane's family, may he rest in peace

Rest in peace Shane

Will be sadly missed , A true artist in the art of story telling, A pleasure to have met Shane, R.I.P

So very sorry for your loss, new his wonderful Dad well and worked with Shane in the James Joyce Centre. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

So sorry to hear about Shane's death , I first met Shane on walking tours of Dublin. I never knew there were so many statues in O ' Connell st! Then I was lucky to bring a class to a guided tour of Shane's beloved Glasnevin. I can't believe Shane will not be around for 2016 celebrations. From a proud Dub who was educated by Shane. Rest in peace!

Sending love and prayers to Shane's daughter and his family. I worked with Shane for a number of years on the Glasnevin Museum and he became a friend. One of my favourite times was our weekly meetings at the RHA listening to Shane and Dr Peter Harbison debate who they wanted to include in the Museums exhibition. They were from different viewpoints but debated like Gentlemen and I found it inspiring and learned a lot from them. When I was expecting my 1st baby he spoke of his love for his daughter & being a dad and suggested some interesting names! He'll be enormously missed by so many, god rest his soul.

So saddened to hear of the sudden death of Shane. My prayers and condolences to his mother Roseleen and to all the family. You are all in my thoughts at this sad time.

A true legend that will leave behind an unfillable void rest in peace with all you heroes !!!

"One thing stirs me when look back on my youthful days; it is the fact that so many people gave me something or were something to me without knowing it. Such people had a decisive influence on me.They entered my life and became powers with............in me. Much that I should not otherwise have felt so clearly or done so effectively was felt and done because I stood under the sway of these people. Hence I always think that we all live spiritually by what others have given us in the significant hours of our life....


If we had before us those who have been a blessing to us, and could tell them how it came about, they would be amazed to learn what passed over from their lives to ours."
Always in our thoughts, forever in our dreams and enshrined in our hearts. Shane may you rest in Peace.

So saddened when I heard the news. Such a vibrant man who loved his country and its history.

He was a wonderful guide and historian. He will be a great loss to the country.
RIP.

So sad and shocked to hear of Shane's sudden death. I had the great pleasure of taking one of Shane's tours in Glasnevin Cemetery and came away feeling I had learned a lot in a very short time because he was a wonderfully gifted communicator. Condolences to his family and friends, may he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Shane's untimely death. Such a lovely man who helped to bring history to life in glasnevin, the talks, the walks, the museum, the plans for its future. A tragic loss to his family. Rest Easy. RIP

Devastated to hear the sad news. My sympathies to his family. We have all lost a valueds friend and clooeague, and Ireland is poorer today. Ar dheis De go raibh se.

Met him one time only ( two weeks ago ) & was very impressed by his manner & knowledge . Sincere condolences to all concerned at his sad loss . I know he is at peace & hope his loved ones can also be .

Uttermost heartfelt sympathy to all of Shane's Family from a more recent Friend .
We are all stunned at his loss .
We enjoyed each other's history interest , whilst he cared so much for his Glasnevin Project and my Grand Uncle Austin Stack there .

So sorry to hear of the death of Shane, a close friend of my brother Jack. I hope God will give Shane's family and friends the strength to bear their loss. Deep sincere condolences

Such a terrible loss. My thoughts are with you all
At this heartbreaking time. Rest in Peace Shane
Siobhan Cluskey and family

I had not seen Shane in a very long time but, met him in Glasnevin a couple of years ago while bringing a class on tour. We chatted like we were best friends.

I am so sorry for pain his Mother and siblings are going through. Shane will be missed by so many people. He touched so many people.

So sorry 4 your loss, Remember him from OLV summer project . Lovely guy.

On behalf of the Association, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Shane. A great man full of wit and charisma. He will be sadly missed. R.I.P. Shane

So very sad to hear about Shane's passing. His father Éamon was a great comrade of mine. I remember Shane as a child. He did great work for Glasnevin Cemetary & indeed played a great part in the preservation of our national history. Our deepest sympathies to Rosaleen, Orla, Maoliosa & Damien.
Eamonn & Dympna Boyce, Cluain Dolcain, Baile Átha Cliath.

May you find your peace..

Orla, My deepest sympathies on your sad loss.

Jim and Irene

I'm very sad to hear of Shane's death. He and I worked together for several years in the Joyce Centre in the late 90s. I remember many long Sunday afternoons manning the bookshop there with him when there were only one or two customers in the whole day, and passing the time in conversation about life, the universe and everything. Shane had a really interesting life story. Along with the late Ken Monaghan, Shane's roguish presence defines those years in my memory, and whenever I ran into him subsequently on visits home I was always so glad to see him. The last time I talked to him was about three years ago. I live in Singapore now and I'm sorry I won't be in Dublin to pay my respects in person.

It was a real pleasure to have known Shane when he was a young lad - and to have witnessed his journey to become a master of his craft. Such an engaging, passionate and knowledge man. He will be sorely missed.

our heartfelt sympathies to Morgane, Rosaleen, Órla, Melíosa, Damien and all the family

Dear Rosaleen, Orla, Meliosa and Damien,
Our heartfelt prayers to you all... deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Shane...Use to hear many great stories from our dad about his wonderful tours and love of Glasnevin that they both loved so much...Remember Shane as a young kid when we were all growing up, he was always so handsome!!
He will be very much missed...Another bright bright light gone out....

Condolences to the family of Shane. You must have been so proud of this wonderful man. I can not express my sadness at hearing this news this morning while in Malaga . I was blessed to have met him and will be forever greatful for all the help he gave in finding all the info about my great grand father John Doyle and even traced where he was buried. Thank you Shane you . "Gone to soon" R.I.P

Deepest condolence to Shane's Family during this time. Shane was one of the most interesting individual that I had fortune to meet, genuine and generous . So many good things to say about you Shane . " Come away O human child! To the waters and the wild".

Peace be with you.

Rest in peace

So sorry to hear of Shane's sudden death. Met him many times in the cemetery , and he was full of enthusiasm and dedication to the development of the whole complex.
Hard to believe he has been swept away so suddenly, but he has left a good legacy in his books and his example as a guide.
May he rest in peace, and my sympathy to his mother and all the family,

Our heart felt condolences to Rosaleen and all the family. Will keep you in our prayers, May Shane R.I.P.

RIP shane

An awful loss to the world, you were a great help to me Shane and our comrades as a whole thanks for your work in batchelors walk and the like. Hugs Dara , Mary and the kids