Noel Shields, 'San Antone', Bree, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan (25/12/57-30/9/23)

Noel's Son Jamie, Sisters Marie, Olivia, Bernie, Carole, Brothers in law, nieces , nephews and the entire family circle wish to express their heartfelt gratitude for the kindness, sympathy and support received on their recent sad bereavement.

We extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to the Staff of St. Mary's Hospital, Fr Stephen for the beautiful requiem Mass, Sacristan Tom Coyle, Organist Gary Carville, soloists Noel's niece Nessa, Noel McGuigan, St. Mary's Church Choir and the services of Hughes Funeral Directors.

Castleblayney Faughs GFC for the extensive guard of honour especially the close and loyal team mates he captained on winning the first Ulster Club Championship in 1986, Noel's proudest moment; representatives from Monaghan RFC, Ballybay, Scotstown, Monaghan Harps and Kingscourt GFC and Concra Wood Golf Club.

McCaughey's Service Station, The View Restaurant, Blayney Service Station with their very generous donations; those from whom we received Mass, Sympathy Cards and flowers, messages of condolence online and for joining us remotely on the webcam, Staff & pupils of Junior School, local businesses and people who respectfully accompanied Noel on his final journey.

Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation.

Noel's Months Memory Mass will be celebrated on Friday 3rd November at 10am in St. Mary's Church, Castleblayney.