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Metro
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
'Much loved' mum-of-two killed in car crash near her home
A 'much loved' young mother died from injuries sustained in a car crash a day before her father's death. Shelley Feeney, aged in her 30s, spent nearly a week in hospital after a one-car crash in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland, on Monday, April 14. The young mother died on Saturday, five days after the collision around 10.30am on Knockmore Road, Co Antrim. A child was also injured. Shelley's father, James, died suddenly on April 15. Shelley's death has shaken community in this town of 11,000 people. In a statement, Bushvalley Primary School, where Shelley worked, said: 'It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Miss Shelley Feeney. 'Shelley was not only a highly esteemed and valued classroom assistant, but she was also a friend and a very much loved member of the Bushvalley school family and community. 'We pass on our sincere sympathies to Stephen, Jake and Sophie and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family circle at this very difficult time.' More than £22,000 was donated to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Mosside Presbyterian Church to help the family cover the cost of visiting Shelley in hospital. One donor called Gillian said: 'Money cannot help this tragic loss. However, use it to make new special memories as a family and remember loved ones. More Trending 'I do not know you but may you feel the support of the whole community in the days ahead.' A funeral notice described Shelley as the 'dearly loved partner of Stephen' and the 'much loved mother of Jake and Sophie'. Shelley will be buried in Ballymoney on Wednesday. 'The community are really feeling the weight of what has happened but they are rallying round in an amazing way to help support the family', Reverend Andre Alves-Areias said. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Faulty machines blamed for 'thousands' of parking fines up to £170 MORE: What will happen to the £380,000 Popemobile? MORE: Private island off the Northern Irish coast goes on sale for less than a London flat
The Sun
21-04-2025
- The Sun
Tributes pour in for ‘much-loved' mum-of-two killed in horror crash – just hours after her dad's death
A 'much-loved' mum-of-two has died following a devastating car crash, just days after the sudden death of her father. Shelly Feeney, in her 30s, passed away after a horror smash in Ballymoney, Northern Ireland. 3 The tragedy unfolded last Monday morning when her car was involved in a single-vehicle collision on Knockmore Road. A child travelling with her suffered minor injuries. Shelly, a highly respected classroom assistant at Bushvalley Primary School, was airlifted by Air Ambulance NI to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. She spent five days in intensive care, bravely fighting for her life. Tragically, she passed away on Saturday, leaving her family and community heartbroken. Her death came just days after her father's sudden passing, only 24 hours after her crash. Bushvalley Primary School shared their devastation at losing a "highly esteemed and valued" staff member. They said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family circle at this very difficult time." Heartfelt tributes have flooded social media as parents, colleagues, and friends spoke of Shelly's kindness and impact. One colleague said: "It was an absolute pleasure working with Shelley. She had a heart of gold." Another added: "Her passing will be felt deeply by the children and colleagues at Bushvalley. "What a tremendous loss." Rachel Longwell shared: "Thinking of Shelley's family, friends, and everyone at Bushvalley during this difficult time," while another tribute read: "There will be a lot of very sad little ones given the impact she made on them." In the wake of the tragedy, a GoFundMe page set up by Rev Andre Alves-Areias has raised more than £22,000 to support Shelly's partner Stephen and their young children, Sophie and Jake. Rev Alves-Areias, who is the minister at Mosside Presbyterian Church where Shelly's funeral will be held, described her as a "dear friend." He said: "The community is really feeling the weight of what has happened, but they are rallying round in an amazing way." He also spoke of the overwhelming turnout at a prayer service held for Shelly, saying "almost every seat was taken" as the community came together to offer support. The GoFundMe page explained how the family faced unexpected financial pressures with Stephen needing to stay constantly at Shelly's bedside. It said: "The last thing Stephen should have to worry about right now is the financial strain of being there for Shelly." TUV leader Jim Allister said the tragedy would be "keenly felt" across the wider area. "When the passing is so sudden and the result of a tragic accident it is felt all the more keenly," he said. Vice Chairman Councillor Allister Kyle added: "The esteem in which the family is held is demonstrated by the overwhelming support for the GoFundMe appeal." Shelly's funeral is set to take place on Wednesday morning. Her family has asked mourners to wear bright colours to celebrate her life. In lieu of flowers, they are asking for donations to be made to Air Ambulance NI, whose quick response gave Shelly the best possible chance after the accident.
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Daily Mail
'Much-loved' mother-of-two killed in single-vehicle crash: Family grieving double tragedy as she and her father die days apart
A 'very much-loved' mother-of-two has passed away after a tragic road accident in Northern Ireland, as loved ones share heartbreaking tributes at the 'tremendous loss'. Shelly Feeney, who was in her 30s, was driving in Ballymooney last Monday morning when she was involved in a single-vehicle collision where a child also received minor injuries. The north Antrim local was then airlifted to hospital where she spent the next five days 'bravely fighting for her life' in intensive care but died on Saturday. Her death comes only a few days after her father, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday it was reported - 24 hours after his daughter's crash. Bushvalley Primary School, where she worked as a 'highly esteemed and valued classroom assistant', have shared their 'sincere sympathies' to her family at the 'deep sadness' of her passing. They added that 'our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family circle at this very difficult time'. Heartbroken parents and colleagues rushed to share their condolences on the 'devastating news'. Cassie Hunter said 'it was an absolute pleasure working with Shelley. She had a heart of gold' while Clare Steele added 'sending sincere sympathies to her children, partner and extended family. Thinking of you all at Bushvalley where her passing will be felt by children and colleagues. What a tremendous loss'. Rachel Longwell wrote 'so sorry to hear this awful news. Thinking of Shelley's family, friends and everyone at Bushvalley during this difficult time' alongside Trace Mac's comment that 'this is such sad news and there will be a lot of very sad little ones given the impact she made on them. Thoughts are with her family at this time'. A reverend has also raised more than £22,000 on GoFundMe, set up to support the family during the 'incredibly difficult and worrying time for everyone who knows and loves Shelly'. Rev Andre Alves-Areias - who is the minister at the Church she will be buried at - said she was a 'dear friend' and hoped the money raised last week would support Ms Feeney's partner Stephen at the 'critical time'. He told The Belfast Telegraph that his 'heart goes out to Stephen and the children, and to Bobby (her brother) and the wider of course to her friends and colleagues.' 'I was touched to see the community come together last week and I know they'll continue to come together for the family over the days, weeks, months and years that come,' he added. Rev Andre Alves-Areias said he led a prayer for her family last week and was touched by how 'almost every seat was taken'. 'The community are really feeling the weight of what has happened, but are rallying round in an amazing way to help support the family.' Written before she passed away, the GoFundMe stated: 'At this critical time Stephen needs to be with her as much as he can. 'However, being constantly present at the hospital often involves significant unexpected costs – things like travel back and forth, parking, meals, and time off work. 'The last thing Stephen should have to worry about right now is the financial strain of being there for Shelly.' The TUV leader Jim Allister MP said 'every death is keenly felt by the loved ones impacted. However, when the passing is so sudden and the result of a tragic accident it is felt all the more keenly'. He added: 'I know there will be people over a wide area who will be upholding them in prayer at this time.' The party's vice chairman Councillor Allister Kyle also said they were 'deeply saddened to learn of the death of Shelly Feeney following a tragic accident last week' and shared that they knew Stephen 'well' thanks to his involvement with Coleraine Football Club. 'The esteem in which the family is held is demonstrated by the fact that a Go Fund Me set up in the wake of the accident has already raised in excess of £20,000,' he added. Ms Feeney's funeral is set to take place on Wednesday morning and her family has asked for well-wishers to give donations to Air Ambulance N.I. instead of flowers.
