Catriona Hanly, who was born in Roscommon and is a well-known Irish fashion designer and socialite, has died – with her death confirmed in a RIP.ie notice
Catriona Hanly. (Image: RIP.ie)
The Irish fashion world is mourning the loss of renowned designer Catriona Hanly.
The Roscommon-born fashionista, known for her designs worn by celebrities both in Ireland and internationally, has sadly passed away.
Her death notice on RIP.ie states: “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Catriona Hanly, Parkowen, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon and Dublin, peacefully on Saturday 8th November 2025.
“Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her heartbroken family. Beloved daughter of Bertie and Imelda, cherished sister of Alan, Marcus, Enda and Tara, sisters in law Olga, Linda and Sinead, brother in law Neil. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours, and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and around the world.”
The full death notice can be found on RIP.ie, reports RSVP Live.
Catriona Hanly.
Stars such as Madison McKinley from Wolf Of Wall Street and Yolanda Kettle from The Crown have donned Catriona’s designs, along with Laura Whitmore, Claire Byrne, Amy Huberman, Vogue Williams, Amanda Byram, Victoria Smurfit, Lorraine Keane, Anna Daly, Daniella Moyles, Ash Quinn, Alison Canavan, Celia Holman Lee and Vivienne Connolly.
Caitriona was renowned not just for her artistic flair and innovative designs, but equally for her charitable spirit.
In a 2021 interview with RSVP, she revealed: “I have worked with the Rape Crisis Foundation, the Hope Foundation, the Cancer Care West charity, the Pink Ribbon Foundation, the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation, the Respect Charity Summer Lunch fundraiser and the Breast Cancer Foundation – and I’ve organised fashion shows to raise money for such worthy causes.”
Catriona, who pursued fashion design at the esteemed St Martin’s College in London, was the daughter of Bertie and Imelda Hanley, who purchased and renovated the magnificent Lough Rynn Castle in Co. Leitrim and Kilronan Castle in Co. Roscommon.
She had previously credited her mother as her gateway into the fashion world.
“I was introduced to the world of fashion at a young age, when my mother would constantly change me from one dress to another,” she shared with RSVP.
“I have also found creativity in travelling around the world, but unfortunately with Covid I have not been able to do this recently. Throughout my life I have always taken inspiration from seeing the diversity of fashion and fabrics in other cultures.”
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