The communities of Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballina are in mourning following the untimely passing of Róisín Cryan, whose body was recovered from the River Moy in Ballina on Saturday morning.
Originally from Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, Róisín had been living and working in Ballina at the time of her death. She was in her late 20s.
Described as “a beautiful person, inside and out,” and “a beautiful soul,” Róisín’s passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from family, friends, and the wider community.
A mourner on RIP.ie expressed their sorrow, writing, “Róisín was such a kind and lovely person, my thoughts are with those closest to her at this difficult time”.
Another paid tribute to her kind-hearted nature, noting, “I was extremely lucky to have met and worked with Róisín. She was a beautiful girl”.
Róisín was the cherished daughter of Joe and Marguerite Cryan and the loving fiancée of Conor Loftus, a Mayo footballer and member of the Crossmolina Deel Rovers team. Conor’s team was due to compete in the All-Ireland Club Intermediate Championship final at Croke Park on Sunday, but the match was postponed as a mark of respect.
In a statement, the Cryan and Loftus families expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support they have received during this difficult time. Local councillor Enda Stenson extended condolences to Róisín’s loved ones, calling her passing “a devastating loss for the community”.
Funeral arrangements
Róisín reposed at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Monday, 13th of January, from 3 pm to 7 pm.
The removal will take place to St Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Tuesday evening, arriving at 6 pm and parking will be available at The Bush Hotel car park during the evening.
Her funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, 14th of January, at 11 am, followed by burial in Drumlion Cemetery. The Mass will be live-streamed for those unable to attend. The family has requested that their home remain private at all times.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Grainne Uaille Sub Aqua Club and River Moy Search and Rescue, organisations involved in the search and recovery effort.
A life remembered
Róisín is mourned by her parents Joe and Marguerite, her sisters Annmarie, Clare, Ruth, and Maeve, her fiancée Conor Loftus, and a wide circle of relatives, friends, and colleagues. She is predeceased by her grandparents William and Mai Cryan, Bernard and Annie Donohue, her cousin Michael, her aunt Mary, and her uncle Hughie.
The community will remember Róisín as a kind, humble, and warm-hearted individual. Her tragic passing has left a deep void in the lives of all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
