A key piece in the Irish fashion industry died on Saturday, leaving family and fans to mourn her. She’ll forever be remembered for her work with Madison McKinley and Yolanda Kettle
The Irish fashion industry is grieving the tragic loss of celebrated designer Catriona Hanly.
The Roscommon-born style maven, recognized for her creations worn by stars across Ireland and beyond, has tragically died. Her obituary on RIP.ie reads: “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.”
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The complete obituary can be viewed on RIP.ie, according to RSVP Live.
Celebrities including Madison McKinley from Wolf Of Wall Street and Yolanda Kettle from The Crown have worn Catriona’s creations, alongside 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, reports the Irish Mirror.
Caitriona was celebrated not only for her creative talent and groundbreaking designs, but also for her generous heart.
In a 2021 interview with RSVP, she disclosed: “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 organized fashion shows to raise money for such worthy causes.”
Catriona, who studied fashion design at the prestigious St Martin’s College in London, was the daughter of Bertie and Imelda Hanley, who bought and refurbished the grand Lough Rynn Castle in Co. Leitrim and Kilronan Castle in Co. Roscommon.
She had previously acknowledged her mother as her entry point into the world of fashion.
“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 revealed to RSVP.
“I have also found creativity in traveling 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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