Heartfelt tributes paid to Leitrim woman following tragic passing in Ballina

The community of Carrick-on-Shannon and beyond is mourning the tragic loss of Ms. Róisín Cryan, whose body was recovered from the River Moy in Ballina on Saturday morning. A native of Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ms. Cryan had been living and working in Ballina.

Described as “a beautiful person, inside and out,” “friendly and humble,” and a “beautiful soul,” Róisín’s passing has prompted an outpouring of sympathy on social media and on RIP.ie. One mourner wrote, “My sincere condolences to the Cryan and Loftus families. Róisín was such a kind and lovely person, my thoughts are with those closest to her at this difficult time.” Another noted, “I was extremely lucky to have met with Róisín and worked with her a few years ago. She was a beautiful girl. Deepest sympathy to all of Róisín’s loving family and friends.”

Róisín is the cherished daughter of Joe and Marguerite Cryan and the loving fiancée of well-known Mayo footballer Conor Loftus. Mr. Loftus, a member of the Crossmolina Deel Rovers team, had been scheduled to play in the All-Ireland Club Intermediate Championship final at Croke Park on Sunday. The GAA has since postponed the match until a later date out of respect for Róisín and her family.

She is also survived by her adored sisters, Annmarie, Clare, Ruth, and Maeve; Clare’s fiancé Eugene; aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbors, work colleagues, and a large circle of friends. She was pre-deceased by her grandparents William and Mai Cryan, Bernard and Annie Donohue; her cousin Michael; aunt Mary; and uncle Hughie.

Funeral Arrangements for the Late Róisín Cryan

The family of the late Ms. Róisín Cryan wishes to announce that reposal will take place on Monday, January 13, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon. Removal will follow on Tuesday evening, arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon, at 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, with burial immediately afterward at Drumlion Cemetery. The house will remain strictly private at all times at the request of the family. They have also expressed their deep gratitude for the kindness and support shown during this difficult time and request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Grainne Uaille Sub Aqua Club and River Moy Search and Rescue. May she rest in peace.