Brian O’Shea, Sweetbriar Lawn, Tramore, Co. Waterford.
28th January 2026
Late of Slievekeale Road, Waterford.
Former National School Teacher and Labour Party T.D. and Minister of State.
Brian passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of Killure Bridge Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents John and Nancy and sister Christine.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, sons John and Paddy, daughters Christine, Anne, Siobhán and Mary, their spouses and partners Brian, Tony, Tadhg, Caroline and Claire, his adored grandchildren Matthew, Nancy, Tom, Sarah, Laura, Liam, Páidí, Meadhbh, Ailbhe, Remy, Estelle and Sophie, brother Seán, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Friday (30th January) from 6:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8:00pm.
House Private at all times
Brian’s funeral cortege will walk from his residence on Saturday (31st January) to the Holy Cross Church, Tramore, Co Waterford for Requiem Mass on arrival at 10:00am followed by burial in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Riverstown, Tramore.
Mass will be livestreamed at 10:00am on Saturday by following the Funeral Service link.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Tramore Waterford Arch Club.
Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.
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Stream URL: https://irishlivestream.com/robert-thompson-funeral-directors-2
Donate URL: https://archclubs.enthuse.com/donateTramoreWaterfordArchClub#!/
Stream date and time: Saturday 10am
Robert Thompson Funeral Directors
19 Barrack Street, Waterford X91D300
Tel: 051-874159
https://thompsonfunerals.ie/
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Condolences (12)
Mary @ Denis Mc Evoy
Jan 29, 2026
Sympathy @ Condolences to Mrs O Shea @ all the Family on the sad loss of Brian He was a lovely teacher @ a gentleman May his gentle soul rest in peace ?
Bernard and Christine walsh congressvillas,dungarvan,waterford
Jan 29, 2026
Sincere sympaty to all Brian family a gentleman may Brian rest in peace
Tony Sheridan
Jan 29, 2026
My sincere condolences to all his family and friends, Brian was a gentleman, may he rest in peace ?
Liam /Terri Slevin
Jan 29, 2026
Condolence to Eileen and family ,May Brian Rest in Peace,
Teresa Browne
Jan 29, 2026
Sincere sympathy Eileen to you and all the family. Brian was a gentleman all his life. It was always a pleasure to meet him. May he rest in peace.
Denis O’Shea.
Jan 29, 2026
Sincere sympathy to Eileen and family. RIP Brian.
Alan Falconer
Jan 29, 2026
To the Eileen and the o shea family on behalf of my wife jenny, may we send our sympathy to the family at this sad time. Brian was a gentleman and always a pleasure to chat with at any time. Alan and jenny Falconer Waterford city
Geoff and Tina Fitzpatrick
Jan 28, 2026
Sincere sympathy to all the family. May Brien kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Alan Falconer
Jan 28, 2026
To Eileen and the o shea family may on behalf of my wife jenny may we send our deepest sympathy at this sad time. Brian was a gentleman and always a pleasure to talk to. Alan and jenny Falconer Waterford
Úna Ryan
Jan 28, 2026
So sorry to hear this sad news Condolences to Eileen and all the family. Brian was a kind and very genuine man who worked so hard for the people of Waterford, especially those most marginalised. May he rest in peace.
Eamonn & Irene Lyons
Jan 28, 2026
Deepest sympathy to all his family and relatives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Geno Kavanagh
Jan 28, 2026
Sad to hear of Brian’s death.. a great politician who did his best for his constituents.. will be missed and remembered. Condolences to all his family..