RIP: Tributes paid to a 'wonderful strong lady' following the passing of Carlow woman

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Margaret (Maggie) Byrne - Patricks Well, Rathvilly, Carlow - Wednesday 26th February 2025

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Margaret (Maggie) Byrne of Patricks Well, Rathvilly, Carlow.

Margaret passed away suddenly but peacefully on the 26th February 2025.

Predeceased by her beloved mother and father Mary and David Byrne and her beloved sister Chrissie and brother-in-law Mick Byrne, Ballyhackett. Sadly missed by her nieces Elizabeth and Breda and nephew Michael and their extended families, her neighbours and friends especially her friends from The Cara Cheshire House, Phoenix Park, Dublin; cherished grandaunt of Jason and Alaisia Kelly and great-grandaunt of Lottie, Jerome, Indi, Remi and Eljay.

Tributes have been paid in the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: 

"So sorry , sincere sympathies to all of Margarets’ extended family and friends. Many happy memories of her in Bolton Street , doing crosswords , talking latest current affairs . Fashion etc etc A wonderful strong lady. Rest in the arms of the angels Margaret."

Another reads:

"My sincere condolences to Margaret's family, may you find comfort in prayers and memories of Margaret. I will miss Margaret's presence in Cara, mostly working with her and her sharpness to watching over us, her friendship, chats of her life and experiences, honesty, knowledge, coffee mornings and always looking presentable. Respected her devotion to her beliefs & religion. Margaret may you R.I.P."

Funeral Arrangements will be Announced Later.

Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Rathvilly after which she will be laid to rest with her parents in Rathvilly Cemetery.

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