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Margaret (Maggie) Ryan (née Lynch)

Margaret Ryan

Aughaward, Foxford, Co. Mayo and formerly of Gortnadreha, Knockmore – in the gentle care of the Mayo Hospice on the 16th May 2026.

Margaret was predeceased by her husband Sean and her parents Patrick and Bridget.

Margaret will be dearly and lovingly remembered by her family, sons Kim and John Paul, daughters Edel, Ann and Veronica, her grandchildren Lisa, Lilly, Robert, Diarmuid, Niall, Conor, Colin and Allison, her sister Mary (Murphy) and her husband John, her sister in-law Kathleen, sons in-law, Sven, Richard, Anthony and John’s partner Marijanna, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of dear friends.

Rest in peace Margaret.

Margaret will rest in repose at Clarke’s Funeral Home, Foxford (F26 TH27) on Monday evening from 4 o’clock with removal at 5.45pm to St. Michael’s Church, Foxford.

Funeral Mass for Margaret will be celebrated on Tuesday afternoon at 1pm with the funeral proceeding afterwards to Toomore cemetery.

Funeral Mass for Margaret may be viewed at www.churchtv.ie/foxford.

House private please.

All enquiries to Clarkes Funeral Services, Foxford – 086 1700068.

Published On: May 16th, 2026

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Philomena (Brogan ) Mullarkey, Carragorru.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Margaret. May her kind & gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Rochford. Knockmore.
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathies to kim,John Paul, Edel, Veronica,Ann, sister Mary (Murphy) extended Ryan Family on the sad passing of much loved Maggie who will be sadly missed by all around Toomore and her native knockmore , family and friends. May The kind Gentle Soul of Maggie Rest In Peace.

Eileen and all the Mchale family.
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of your beloved mother, grandmother, cousin and friend. We share many lovely memories of Margaret during her time in Knockmore P.O. Always so helpful and pleasant to deal with, nothing was too much trouble. May she now rest in peace.

Michael J & Josephine Gaughan
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Ryan family and her sister Mary on the passing of Maggie. She was a lovely lady may her soul rest in peace

Veronica Heraty HSE
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Veronica and Family on the passing of your Mum. May she Rest in Peace

Pa Costello, Culmore
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Ryan and Murphy families on the sad passing of Margaret. May she Rest in Peace.

Frances Gilmore
3 weeks ago

My sympathy to the Ryan and Murphy families and extended Family on the sad loss of margaret ..may she Rest peacefully in the arms of the Angels and may you who mourn her find comfort in our prayers …

Caroline Glendon HSE
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Veronica and the Ryan and extended family on the sad passing of your Mum. May she rest in peace.

Eddie, Carmel McDonnell
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ryan & extended family of Maggie. She was a loving kind lady. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Maggie rest peacefully with the Angels.

Mary and Paddy Niland and Family Westport,
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family sister Mary and family on Margaret’s passing ,A lovely lady, May she rest in peace,Mary Reddington

Una and Danny Lyons
3 weeks ago

To the Ryan and Murphy family,
sincere condolences on the death of Margaret.
May she rest in peace..

Paul Lawless TD
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan and Lynch families on the passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Anthony & Kathleen Walshe née Kenny
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of the sad passing of Margaret. Our sincere sympathy to the Ryan family. May Margaret rest in peace

Sheila & Willie McDermott Foxford
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Ryan and extended Family on the sad passing of dear Margaret,
She was such a Wonderful Kind Lady with fantastic sewing skills.She made the most beautiful curtains with not a stich out of place.
Fondly remembered always. May she rest in peace in the arms of the Angels.

Julieann (Beale) & Michael Gillespie
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to sons Kim and John Paul, daughters Edel, Ann and Veronica on the sad passing of your mum. May she rest in peace.

The O Malley family Aughaward
3 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to all the Ryan family sister Mary Murphy and extended family on Margaret’s passing. A good neighbour over the years.
May she rest in peace.

John and Frances Faughnan,and Family.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret’s family and her sister Mary and family on Margaret’s sad passing.May she rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Langtry ( nee) Mc Donnell, Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Veronica,Edel, Ann, John Paul, Kim, and her sister Mary on the sad passing of Margaret. She was a lovely lady, May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Connolly knockmore
3 weeks ago

My very deepest condolences to all the family on the sad passing of Margaret may she rest in peace

Helen Gilmore. Cloongee
3 weeks ago

Heartfelt sympathy to the Ryan and Murphy family as well as the extended family on the sad passing of Margaret, may her soul rest in perfect eternal peace.

Johanne Murphy Keane
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to you John Paul and all of the Ryan family on the passing of your lovely Mum.

The Barrett family, Calladashan Knockmore.
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Margaret’s family, her Sister Mary and family on the sad passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Terry Ryan Ballina
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan and extended family on the passing of Margaret May she rest in peace

Sharon Costello (Barrett), Foxford
3 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to Edel and all the Ryan family on the sad passing of your Mum, may her gentle soul rest in peace

John and Alice Walsh Barnfield Knockmore to
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Margaret family and sister Mary and family and extended families neighbours and friends on her passing May her gentle soul Rest in peace

Gerry Heneghan. Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John and all the Ryan family on the passing of your mother .
Rest in peace.

Teresa Sweeney Swinford
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ryan and Murphy families on the passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Richard and Breege McHale
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Margaret’s family, her sister Mary and all the extended Lynch and Ryan families on her sad passing may her gentle soul Rest in Peace 🙏.

Tina and Martin McDonnell knockmore
3 weeks ago

Depest sympathy to the Ryan family on the very said of Margaret may her soul rest in peace 🙏

Patrick and Tracey Doherty Straide
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan family on your sad loss may Margaret rest in peace

Moore Family, Market Street Swinford
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ryan and Murphy Families on the sad passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Frank & Cepta McDonnell, Lisaniska
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to Kim, John Paul, Eden, Ann & Veronica and Mary Ellen and wider Ryan and Lynch families on the sad passing of your lovely Mum and sister. Fond memories of her visits to us where we always had a laugh at her great storytelling ❤️ may your all find strength and comfort at this difficult time. May Maggie now rest in peace 🙏

Helen O’Reilly Blacklion
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy Veronica and all the Ryan family on the passing of your beloved Mum. May she Rest in Peace 🙏

Josephine (Brogan) Glacken
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family, Mary and family, friends on the death of Margaret. A treasured friend, remembering all the dances we attended. May your cherished memories be a blessing to you all. Rest in peace Margaret.

Nuala Gallagher nee Gaughan
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all Margaret’s Family her Grandchildren her Sister Mary. Margaret was so nice when she worked in Knockmore Post Office. May her soul rest in heavenly peace. Thinking of ye at this very sad time. 🙏🙏🙏

Mary and Jimmy Roche Straide
3 weeks ago

We send our sincere condolences to all Margarets Family and extended Family. May she Rest in Peace.

Terry Groarke
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann and all the Ryan family and extended family
May Margaret now rest in the peace of Heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Siobhan O’Neill (Armstrong)
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and all the Ryan family on the sad passing of your mum, May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Bobby and mary moran
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ryan family on the passing of Margaret. Rest in Peace

Maureen and Tommy Butler Knockmore
3 weeks ago

Our condolences to all the Ryan and Lynch families on the sad passing of Margaret, may she rest in peace

Jp and Margaret Butler straide
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family on the death of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Cathal and Noreen Hennelly
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ryan family and Mary and John on the sad passing of Margaret . she was a lovely lady, May her gentle soul rest in peace

Mary Coleman & family, Belass
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ryan family and her sister Mary and family on Margaret’s sad passing. She was a lovely lady, may she rest in peace.

Michael & Geraldine Naughton{Rochford} Ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan family and her sister Mary and family on Margarets sad passing. Fond memories of a lovely friendly lady so kind and helpful in Knockmore Post Office. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary Ryder
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Ryan & Lynch families on the passing of Margaret, may she rest in peace .

Celina Coleman Leonard
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and the Ryan family on the sad passing of your mum, she was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Brendan and Phyllis McHugh
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family and sister Mary, John and family on the death of Margaret. May she rest in peace

Brendan & Mary (Brogan) McAndrew
3 weeks ago

Offering our deepest sympathy to the Ryan Family & to you Mary on Maggies passing.
Fond memories of Maggie working in Knockmore Post Office always so kind helpful & efficient one of a kind.
May Maggies gentle kind soul rest easy in her Heavenly bed alongside her dear husband Sean.
Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers those difficult days in the days & weeks ahead

Mairead (McNulty) and Noel Lavelle Ballyburke Westport
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family on the death of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin & Mary Mc Tigue, Straide
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family and extended family on the sad passing of Margaret and to Kathleen Bourke on the loss of your sister in law. May she rest in peace.

Susan Thornton
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Edel and the Ryan family on the passing of your mother. May she rest in peace.

John & Gemma Coleman Gortnadreha
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to the Ryan family and her sister Mary on the passing of Maggie. May her gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏

Maureen Maloney Straide
3 weeks ago

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the Ryan families, her sister Mary and sister in law Kathleen on the sad passing of Margaret.
May her gentle soul rest in peace,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time

Vincent & Marian Moran
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family on the passing of Margaret. May she Rest in Peace

Brian & Teresa Molloy Swinford
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Kim, John Paul, Edel, Ann, Veronica, her sister Mary and brother-in-law John, and the extended families on the passing of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Andrea Clarke & Family Foxford
3 weeks ago

Sending my deepest sympathy to the extended Ryan family on the passing of your dear Mam & Granny
May her gentle soul rest at peace

Eamon and Peggy Mangan
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Ryan family on the sad passing of your dear mother, and condolences to her sister Mary and the Murphy family. Margaret was a very pleasant lady and loved to chat whenever we met. May her kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace

Michelle and Alan Spain
3 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences to all of Margaret’s dear family, neighbours and friends. A lovely lady, always had a smile for everyone. May she rest in peace.

Barry & Patricia Barnicle Power
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Veronica & all the Ryan family on the loss of your mother may she RIP

Michael and Mary Butler
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan family on passing of Maggie her sister Mary and extended family may she rest in peace

John & Kathleen Killeen
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Ryan Family to her sister Mary & John and all the Murphy family on the sad passing of Margaret May her gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace

Ann Gaughan & family Gortnadeha
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all of Maggie’s family on the sad passing of their mother, her sister Mary Ellen and all the extended family. Fond memories of Maggie living in Gortnadreha and working in Knockmore Post Office. A lovely and kind neighbour who always had a welcome for everyone. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Christina Reddington & family Gortnadreha
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan and Murphy families on the passing of Margaret may she rest In peace.

Maureen Brogan
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to all the Ryan’s and extended family. May Margaret Rest In Peace

Denise & Bernard Ormsby Gortnadreha &Stonepark.
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all of the Ryan families on the passing of Margret , also to her sister Mary and extended families sorry for your loss, May Margrets gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Roache & family, Straide..
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan and Lynch families on the sad passing of Margaret, may her gentle soul rest in peace..

Martin and Brid McGloin and Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan and Lynch families at this sad time. May Maggie Rest in Peace

Martin and Marie Mcdonnell Straide
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Ryan family on Margaret’s passing may she rest in peace

Ian Deirdre Daniel Dayna Ian Clarke
3 weeks ago

Our Sincere Sympathy to Edel, Sven,, Lilly, Lisa , Robert & extended Ryan family. May Her Gentle Soul Rest in peace. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time 🙏

Frank Mulvihill & Family
3 weeks ago

Condolences to the Ryan & Lynch families on the passing of Margaret, may her gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Roslyn Fahey
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to all Maggies family also Mary and her family on your sad loss. May she rest in peace

Martina Spellman Doherty
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the Ryan family and her sister Mary and extended family on the sad passing of Margaret may her gentle soul rest in peace

Marian Walsh Straide
3 weeks ago

Heartfelt condolences to the Ryan family, on the passing of your beloved Mam. Also to her sister Mary and John Murphy. May she rest in peace.

John & Kathleen Coleman (Gortnadreha)
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family, sister Mary and extended family. Fond memories of a lovely neighbour and friend. Will miss the chats and the laughs.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Alice Coleman Foxford
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Ann and all the Ryan family on the passing of yr mother Margaret , she was such a lovely lady. Sleep in heavenly peace Margaret

Kitty (Butler) Egan Ballina/Gortnadreha
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Maggie’s death. Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan family her sister Mary & all extended families on her sad passing .
Fond memories of a lovely friendly lady so kind and helpful in the Knockmore Post office.
May she rest in eternal peace.

Breege fox
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Edel and all the Ryan family on death of their beloved mother thinking of ye all at this difficult time RIP Margerat

Sean & Mary Gaffney, Belass, Foxford
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Margaret’s family ,extended family friends & neighbours. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael and Bridie McHale Lisdovegue.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all Maggie’s family on the sad passing of their mother.
Maggie always had a lovely smile on her face when we visited and we will miss her for that and all the old stories.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Jimmy mooney
3 weeks ago

May the Lord have mercy on your gentle soul Margaret
My condolences to all of the family
May you rest in peace margaret

Paul Doherty, Straide
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to John Paul and all the Ryan and Murphy families at this difficult time. May Margaret rest in peace.

Gerry Butler, Castlebar / Gortnadreha.
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Ryan family and her sister Mary on the passing of Maggie,
great memories of Maggie growing up in the home village with her father and mother in their beautiful cottage cats on the little stool’s beside the open fire, may her gently soul rest in peace.

Patricia, Kevin, Lucy & Isla Durkan. Toomore.
3 weeks ago

Our Sincere Sympathy to you Edel, Sven, Lisa, Lilly, Robert & extended Ryan family on the very sad loss of ye’re Lovely Mother & Grandmother. Mrs Ryan was such a lovely lady. She made us feel very welcome when we moved to Toomore & our trick & treating visits for Halloween was always made very special by her. May her Gentle Soul Rest in peace. We are thinking of you all at this very sad time .

Bernie and Vincent Healy
3 weeks ago

So Sorry to hear of Margarets death deepest sympathy to Kim John Paul Veronica Ann and Edel and to her sister Mary Her family and ours grew up together and there was always a welcome in her home Margaret was a kind considerate broad minded person who gave or asked for advice and treated all equally She and Sean were a happy couple who loved to dance and if there is a ballroom up there they will soon see the perfect waltze as danced by herself and Sean in Pontoon many years ago rest in peace Margaret.

Patrick regan culduff callow
3 weeks ago

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of the Ryan and lynch family’s on the sad passing of Margaret may she rest in peace

Murphy Family, Cloonmung
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan and Lynch families on the sad death of Margaret. May she rest in peace.

Kieran and Helen Ruane rinanney
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Ryan family on the sad passing of Margaret, may she rest in peace 🙏

Edith McShane Ballina
3 weeks ago

John deepest sympathies to you and your family on the sad passing of your mother. May Margaret Rest In Peace.

Tom and Ann Macken (nee Brogan )
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret’s family her sister Mary and extended family n friends may Margarets gentle soul rest in peaceamen

Margaret & Paddy Burke Straide
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy we extend to the Ryan family ,to the extended Ryan families and to you Mary & John on the sad passing of Margaret..
May her kind and gentle soul rest peacefully…

Patricia (McHale) McKinley
3 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Margaret’s passing. Sincere sympathy to all her family and her sister Mary. Rest in peace Margaret.

Padraic & Patricia Conwell & Family Belass
3 weeks ago

Our condolences to Edel & all the Ryan Family on the passing of Margaret, may her soul rest in peace.

Myra ruane
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan family on the loss of your lovely mam thinking of you all may her gently soul rest in peace

Padraic Eileen and the Doherty family straide
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Ryan family sister Mary and extended family on the passing of a dear friend and a lady may her jentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Margaret and John Butler Gortnadreha
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Ryan family, sister Mary and extended families on the passing of our former neighbour, she will be remembered for her many years working in Knockmore Post Office.
May her soul now rest in peace

Mary (McHale) Nealon
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Margaret’s Family. A wonderful lady. RIP Margaret.

Kathleen, Vincent Moore & family (Coleman, Gortnadreha)
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family. Have wonderful memories of Maggie, her visits to Gortnadreha and her many stories over the years, always loved to see her coming. She will be missed.
May she rest in peace.

Mae, John and all the Bownes Family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Ryan and Lynch family on the sad passing of Margaret, a true lady. She will be missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Harriet Flynn
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Margaret’s family .Thinking of you at this sad time. A lovely lady,may she Rest In Peace

Tommy and Maureen Noone
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Ryan family on the death of your mother
A lovely lady
May she rest in peace

Larry and Bridget Murray
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the all the Ryan family members relatives and friends of Margaret May her gentle soul receive the light of heaven

Kathleen Barrett
3 weeks ago

My god I’m so sorry too hear of Margaret s passing sincere sympathy to all the families Rest n peace Margaret

Bridie and Desmond Moyles Knockmore
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy To the Ryan and extended families on the passing of Margaret. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Tony Doherty
3 weeks ago

Condolences to Kim and all the Ryan family on your mother’s passing. May she rest in peace.

Martin Canning, Ballyvary.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Edel, Sven & family, The Ryan family, Mary & The Murphy family & extended family. May Margaret rest in peace.

Bernie O’Hara
3 weeks ago

My Deepest Sympathy to Edel and all the family. Margaret was a beautiful lady full of kindness and joy.
Many the lovely stories we shared about Knockmore going back to old times.
May her precious soul rest in peace with the angels.

Oliver, and Roisin Murphy & family, Foxford
3 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Ryan and Murphy Families on the passing of Margaret (Maggie). Our thoughts are prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time.. May her gentle soul rest in peace..🌹

Yvonne Gorman (Costello)
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Kim, Edel, Ann, John-Paul and Veronica as well as the Murphy family plus Margaret’s wide circle of neighbours and friends on the sad occasion of Margaret’s passing.
She was the loveliest, gentlest person and we are all poorer for her absence. May she rest in eternal peace ❤️

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