Mayo GAA has paid tribute to Róisín Cryan, fiancée of Mayo football star Conor Loftus, after she tragically passed away over the weekend.
The 28-year-old’s body was recovered from the River Moy in Ballina on Saturday morning. As a result, the All-Ireland club IFC final between Loftus’s Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Ballinderry in Croke Park was postponed.
Mayo GAA, in an X post, said they were deeply saddened by the news and offered their condolences to the family.
"Mayo GAA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Róisín Cryan, Carrick-on-Shannon. We would like to offer our sincere sympathies to Conor, the Cryan and Loftus families, Róisín’s extended family, and friends during this difficult time," said the X post.
Mayo GAA are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Roisín Cryan, Carrick-On-Shannon.
We would like to offer our sincere sympathies to Conor, the Cryan and Loftus families, Rosín’s extended family and friends during this difficult time.Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dilís.… pic.twitter.com/Plq6qt7OZO
— Mayo GAA (@MayoGAA) January 12, 2025
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. Funeral arrangements can be found here: https://rip.ie/death-notice/roisin-cryan-leitrim-carrick-on-shannon-581399.
Crossmolina also added their own condolences on their X account and said similarly: “@DeelRoversGAA are devastated at the news of the tragic incident that has occurred.
“Our heartfelt thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time," they added.
Róisín is survived by her parents, Joe and Marguerite; fiancée Conor Loftus; and sisters Annmarie, Clare, Ruth, and Maeve. Her remains will repose at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, in Carrick-on-Shannon today from 3 pm to 7 pm.
Removal to St Mary’s Church will take place on Tuesday evening, arriving at 6 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at 11 am, followed by burial in Drumlion Cemetery.
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