Lucia O’Farrell
Lucia O’Farrell is the mother of Shane O’Farrell, who has been actively advocating for a public inquiry into her son's death since 2011. She has expressed her determination to uncover the circumstances surrounding her son's fatal accident and seeks accountability for the judicial failures that allowed the driver to be on the road.
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Lucia O’Farrell has been critical of Heather Humphreys’ level of support for her campaign for justice for her late son Shane.
Heather Humphreys commits to meeting Shane O’Farrell’s mother – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-21
Lucia O’Farrell was disappointed that Heather Humphreys did not support her family's campaign for a public inquiry into her son's death.
‘I was surprised to be asked about something my husband was doing before I met him’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-18
Lucia O’Farrell is the mother of hit-and-run victim Shane O’Farrell and has expressed disappointment in Heather Humphreys.
five takeaways from the latest debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-15
His mother, Lucia O’Farrell, told RTÉ Radio she was unhappy with extent of the former Cavan-Monaghan TD’s advocacy on behalf of the family.
Confidence vote in Harris to be pushed through to avoid presidential race disruption – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14
Lucia O’Farrell, Shane’s mother, has said she was 'terribly disappointed' that Heather Humphreys did not support the family’s campaign for a public inquiry into failings in the criminal justice system.
Catherine Connolly confirms voting against European referendums – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-14
Lucia O’Farrell's son Shane was killed by a hit-and-run driver while out on bail.
Catherine Connolly calls out ‘shocking’ Fine Gael tactics, but is unclear on EU position – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-13
She defended her record of assisting Lucia O’Farrell, whose son Shane was killed by a hit-and-run driver out on bail and who has since received State apology.
Catherine Connolly accuses FG of politics of ‘fear’ and ‘smear’ in latest debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-12
Lucia said she was 'terribly disappointed' that Ms Humphreys did not support the family’s campaign for a public inquiry into failings in the criminal justice system surrounding her son’s death.
Jim Gavin criticises ‘misuse’ of Irish flag by extremes on left or right – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-28
Lucia O’Farrell, the mother of hit-and-run victim Shane O’Farrell, has said she was 'terribly disappointed' that Heather Humphreys did not support the Monaghan family’s campaign.
Shane O’Farrell’s mother says family ‘terribly disappointed’ by Heather Humphreys stance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-26
Lucia O’Farrell had long campaigned for the truth surrounding the death of her son Shane.
from cute hoors to rookie errors and good operators – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
Lucia O’Farrell has tirelessly campaigned to find the truth behind her son Shane’s needless death.
A mother who refused to take no for an answerIreland· 2025-05-28
Lucia O’Farrell welcomed the State apology and emphasized the need for answers regarding her son's death.
Dáil hears claim that driver who killed Shane O’Farrell was a Garda ‘informer’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-27
Lucia O’Farrell has been campaigning for a public inquiry into the events surrounding her son's death.
Dáil apology to be made to family of 2011 hit-and-run victim Shane O’Farrell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-24
Lucia O’Farrell is the mother of Shane O’Farrell and is pressing for a public inquiry into her son's death.
Mother of cyclist killed in 2011 presses Minister for public inquiry – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21