Mayo communities in mourning over death of 'a beautiful soul'

A young woman whose tragic death has occurred in Mayo is fondly remembered as 'a gentle and sweet soul.'

A native of Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon Róisín Cryan, who was residing and working in Ballina, has been descibed in social media tributes as ‘a beautiful person, inside and out,’ 'a friendly and humble’ person and 'a beautiful soul’.

Róisín, late of Ard Na Sí, Attyrory, Carrick-on-Shannon, will be sadly missed by her heartbroken family.

She is survived by her parents Joe and Marguerite, loving fiancé, Mayo footballer Conor Loftus, adored sisters Annmarie, Clare, Ruth and Maeve, Clare’s fiancé Eugene, the Loftus family, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and a large circle of friends, to whom heartfelt sympathy is tendered.

She was pre-deceased by grandparents William and Mai Cryan, Bernard and Annie Donohue, her cousin Michael, aunt Mary and uncle Hughie.

Róisín will repose at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon (N41 KP62) on Monday 3 until 7 p.m..

Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Carrick-on-Shannon on Tuesday evening arriving at 6 p.m.

Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday at 11 o’clock followed by burial in Drumlion Cemetery.

The Cryan and Loftus families say they appreciate everybody’s sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time.

May her gentle soul rest in peace.