SHELBOURNE have led tributes following the sad death of Aoibheann Clancy’s mum.
Siobhan Clancy sadly died on Monday, and was described as a “loving wife, utterly devoted mother and sister” in her RIP.ie notice.
Taking to social media, the Dublin side offered support to the 21-year-old, around whom fans rallied with condolences.
Shels said: “All at Shelbourne FC are deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Siobhán Clancy, beloved mother of our player Aoibheann.
“Everyone at Tolka sends their heartfelt condolences to Aoibheann and her family.
“The club will do everything we can to support her at this incredibly difficult time.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.”
Aoibheann Clancy is one of the brightest talents in the Women‘s National League, having previously played for Wexford before joining Shels.
Wexford posted: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Siobhán Clancy, beloved mother of our former player Aoibheann.
“Our deepest condolences to Padraig, Caoimhe, Sean, Aoibheann, extended family and friends.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis”
A prodigious youth international, the Limerick-native made her senior Ireland debut in a friendly against Morocco in 2022.
Despite missing the cut for the World Cup the following summer, the midfielder has been incorporated into several squads by Carla Ward.
Offering their condolences in the wake of her mum’s death, the FAI said: “The FAI are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Siobhán Clancy, the beloved mother of our Women’s National Team player, Aoibheann.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to Aoibheann and her family during this heartbreaking time.
“We will do everything possible to support her through this incredibly difficult period.”
Aoibheann’s local GAA club, Galtee Gaels, said: “All in Galtee Gaels wishe to entend sincere sympathies to Pádraig, Sean, Caoimhe & Aoibheann Clancy, to Angela and the Gallahue family and to the O Sullivan & Clancy families on the sad and untimely passing of Siobhan Clancy RIP.
“Ar dheis de go raibh ar a ainm dilis.”
Fans elsewhere took the time to offer their condolences, with one saying: “Sorry to hear of your loss @aoibheannclancy thinking of you and your family at this time”
A second said: “Such incredibly sad news. Siobhan was such a remarkable lady and her loss is immense to her family, friends and all who knew her.
“I feel blessed to have known her. Thinking of Padraig, Caoimhe, Séan, Aoibheann and the extended family. Rest easy Siobhan”
A third posted: “Rest in Peace Siobhan, thinking of all the Clancy and of course Aoibheann at this very sad time.”
And a fourth added: “So very sorry to hear of this , sending condolences to Aoibheann and her family .”
Funeral details have not yet been announced.
