Louth Fire Brigade Station officer and dad-of-two, Shane McBride, died suddenly on September 26.
No cause of death has been given.
McBride has been described as one of the most knowledgeable station officers in the country, and a great character
Tributes have poured in on social media for McBride, who served in the Galway Fire Service for several years as well as others across Ireland.
Fire stations in the west and beyond have been left devastated by the news as they mourn the loss of Shane across the country.
“We would like to offer our sincere condolences to all in Louth County Council Fire & Rescue Service on the loss of their colleague Station Officer Shane McBride.”
“Shane was a great character and trained many a Firefighter over his superb career in both Louth and Fire and Rescue Galway. He will be sorely missed by all in the Service.”
“Our thoughts are with his wife, family, friends and former colleagues at this difficult”
“May S/O McBride RIP”
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh”
