About the trust

Anthony Geoghegan, Shane’s brother presents Niall Quinn CEO Sunderland FC
with a Trust jersey at the launch of the Shane Geoghegan Trust.  Photo: Kieran Clancy / Picsure

‘From the day we lost Shane, we’ve been fighting for his memory. Fighting for his memory because of the danger that he may be remembered only by the manner of his dying. That would be another tragedy.

We, his family, want Shane Geoghegan to be remembered for his life and the way he lived it. He was a contributor. He made other people’s lives better. His name should continue to remind people of that wonderful quality, and that’s the reason for this Trust. It is the continuing contribution of a young man who lived a full, happy and generous life.’

Mary Geoghegan, Shane’s Mam

‘Why should we honour Shane? His family and friends would say Shane was special and deserves to be honoured but I am sure that all families would say that about their loved ones. What was special about Shane was that he was so normal. He represented every mother’s son or daughter who goes for a night out and doesn’t come home. Through the work of the Trust we want to ensure that our response to Shane’s death is a beacon of light, helping lives shine.’

Tony Geoghegan, Shane’s Uncle