It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of Shane Irwin, Bocks Upper, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, who died following an accident in Perth, Australia, on Monday, 5th October 2026.

Predeceased by his beloved sister Katie, who died in infancy, and his grandparents Kathleen and Michael McGuinness, and Bob and Kitty Irwin.

Shane will be forever loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Bob and Helen, his brothers Cathal, Aidan and Keith, his sister Lisa, Cathal’s (Tegan), his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended McGuinness and Irwin families, and his wide circle of friends at home and in Australia.

May his fun-loving spirit rest in peace and may his cheeky smile never be forgotten.

Reposing at his late residence (A81 KR77) on Thursday, 22nd October, and Friday, 23rd October, from 1pm to 8pm each day.

Removal from his residence on Saturday morning to St. Mary’s Church, Lisdoonan (A81 DP44), arriving for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining new cemetery.

House private at all other times, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust via the online donation facility or donation box c/o Magee Funeral Director’s, Inniskeen. (https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/SI02469402/donate.html)

Shane’s Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam: https://www.churchservices.tv/Lisdoonan

Those who knew Shane are warmly invited to share a personal message, condolence or fond memory of him below, so that his family may take comfort in remembering the happiness, laughter and special moments he shared with so many.