Described as “a consummate professional who was unflappable,” by colleagues John worked his way up in the great traditions of journalism, starting by writing a junior and schoolboy soccer column on the 70’s.
“Along with being an outstanding sports journalist, John also had a life long love of films, and was a film critic for the Leader and other publications,” said Eugene Phelan, editor of the Limerick Leader.
Former Limerick Post publisher, Billy Ryan, paid tribute to Mr O’Shaughnessy, saying, “John was a gentleman with a soft manner and had a great love of cinema and soccer. He valued accuracy above all else when presenting a story.”
He joined the Limerick Leader in the mid-70s after writing very successful junior and schoolboy soccer columns for many years.
A native of Rathbane, he made his home with his family in the city in Castletroy.
He is survived by his wife, Mary and adult children, Sarah, Louise and Darragh.
