Former Mayor of Clonmel and community activist Billy Shoer has passed away

Billy Shoer, a former Mayor of Clonmel, has passed away.

Mr Shoer, who was a prominent member of the Workers and Unemployed Action Group, was also a member of South Tipperary County Council and Clonmel Borough Council.  

He was Deputy Mayor of Clonmel from 2003/2004 and Mayor from 2012-2013.

He served on a number of County and Borough Council Committees including the Strategic Policy Committee for Physical Planning and Environment, the Economic Programme Management Committee, the County Museum Committee, the County Burial Grounds Committee, the Anti-Social Behaviour Committee and the Anti-Litter Committee.

He was a lifelong trade unionist with the ATGWU/Unite trade union, acting as shop steward for 17 years at John Ronan and Sons. He was President of Clonmel Trades Council from 2003/2004 and studied labour law in Ireland and England.

Mr Shoer, who lived with his family in Albert Street, was a long standing member of Clonmel Rugby Club, serving as president on two occasions. He coached the seconds, underage and ladies teams.  

He was also a member of St Mary’s Church Choir and was its chairperson on four occasions.

He occupied many other positions during a lifetime of community service, including his role as South Tipperary Co-Coordinator of the Motor Insurance Justice Action Group.  

He was a member of the Health Service Executive Regional Forum South, the Save Our Hospital Committee and was a committee member of the No Name Club/Club4U.

Sincere sympathy is extended to his family.