Peter Ryan

Sincere condolences to family and close friends.
Saddened to just hear this news.

Sympathies to Pete’s family. So sorry to hear of his passing. Had many a chat over the years since first meeting in Baltimore, Maryland in 1989. Rest in peace.

Peter you gave me one of the big travel memories of my twenties when myself and my mate/drinking buddy shared an airplane with you and with your buddy too and we were all going to Madrid from Shannon. We had the chats leading through the rope barriers that Ryanair made so elaborate and a few bullseye baggies of vodka en route and then I remember the pleasure you gave us when we landed and when you played the whistle and the bodhran together. And more so the pleasure that the folks going by got from that. You were great company for a couple of Connemara men and I was proud to have met you.
Aonghus o coistealbha
An Garraí Glas farm

So sorry to hear of Pete's passing - he was a one of Galway's unique characters, a great musician and always good company to meet for a pint. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and remember him fondly. My deepest condolences to Pete's extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

So so sad and shocked to hear of Peter's passing. I've nothing but great memories of his lilting music in the lane and his wonderful generosity in teaching Kevin and making a CD for him to help him learn the tunes. Acting together in John Arden and Margaretta D'Arcy's Non Stop Connolly Show in the Town Hall Theatre he was great in the part, and regularly bumping into him in the phone booth/internet shop on High Street pre mobile phone days when he'd be ringing his Mum in England and I'd be ringing my sisters in Australia. And memories of such interesting conversations of his travels. A really lovely kind man. I often wished he would have played on Shop St and not the little lane so he could have made a few more bob and then again The sounds of his notes and tunes hauntingly filled the lane like they never could have on the main Street. You will be missed. Geri

R I P...peter....

Our sincere condolences to all of Pete's family and many friends. Pete and his music will be missed but he has gone to join all the great Galway musicians gone before him. May he rest in peace.
Xxxx

Condolences to your family Pete. Sorry to hear of your passing. It was a joy acting with you in Ala Participatory Theatre all those yars ago. Our son Jody, also a busker, loved yere conversations. Buttermilk Lane and the streets around will miss your tin whistle but we will remember you.

Pete... Thank you so much for showing me the ropes all them years ago... the tips and the tricks that make a good busker and most importantly for befriending me right off the bus when I knew next to no-one. Such a sweet fella.

Our condolences to Peter's family. A great musician.

I knew Pete from around Galway city. He was a very interesting and colourful character. Deepest condolences to Pete's family and close friends. May he rest in peace

RIP Peter. Thanks for the great conversations we had down by the Corrib River over the years. Many a great music session you turned up to and tipped away with your Bodhran and thew in the odd song and tune on your tin whistle. I will miss the sound of your playing down Buttermilk Lane in the mornings. And I will miss you Peter..a Gentleman. ( Del Boy as you preferred to call me). See you Later.

To the Ryan family on the untimely
& sudden loss of Peter rip. He will be sorely missed in the music community of Galway, where he made his home. May his soul now be free & soar.

Deepest sympathy to Peter’s family.
We had many chats on Buttermilk Lane.

Deepest sympathy and prayers on the passing of Peter. I knew him well as he was a tenant of mine for twenty years. Any time we met he always wanted a chat. He was a very warm and friendly character. May he rest in peace.

Rest well Pete, the Melodie’s of the wind whistling in your musical busking ground of Buttermilk Lane, Galway long for your sounds yet your character will forever echo the enchantment of the joy and creativity you brought to your native Galway. Enchantment filled with music and character may your spirit fly high.
Oíche Mhaith Buskadóir. B

Pete, I really enjoyed your company the day of Gerard Mulholland's funeral. You were a surreal laugh and the memory I will treasure forever. Loved seeing you about the place. I will miss your chuckles. Play on, play on.

So sad to hear about Peter’s passing. We had many conversations about books. I’ll miss him.

CONDOLENCES to all the family and friends of Peter, knew him for years playing his music as i used buttermilk lane regularly to get to and from The Augustine Church
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of Pete’s passing may he Rest In Peace

Saddens me to hear of Peter's passing.
A grand man for the old chat
And interesting man
A man of great knowledge
We had the Birthday in October
And over the years had the couple pint to Celebrate.
Rest well Achara
We'll always feel your shadow
And your spirit
Will be around always.
RIP🙏

Condolences to all family and friends of Pete,knew him over the years, enjoyed a chat and a few tunes may he rest in peace

I knew Pete since the 90s playing music in Galway - whistle, bodhran, songs. Always cheery, and a nice man to talk to - for him I think the social aspect of music was as important as the music itself. Condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

RIP, Pete Ryan. The memories of our busking tours of Germany, Switzerland and Italy in 1984-85 are still strong. You were “the man” for getting things done! Condolences to his family.

Rest Peacefully.

Sorry to hear of Peter’s passing may he R.I.P. Condolences to Kerri and Michelle. 🙏🙏🙏

R.I.P. Peter 🙏🙏🙏

So very sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I'm glad he came to Tipperary last summer and we toured around. Good memories. He was a very nice man. Rip.

God bless Peter, He was in the Franciscan play 'A change of heart' a fundraiser for the roof repairs in the Francisan Abbey in Galway. He was always a bundle of joy and brought much happiness. He was a gifted musican and a wonderful person. May his soul rest in peace.

Condolences from your old friend Poet James A Kelly. You will be sadly missed around Galway

Always lovely music 🎶

Am so sorry to hear about Pete.He was a great character. Condolences to all his many friends and family

To kerri and michelle and the Ryan
Family

I am sorry on the passing of pete
I had the great pleasure of acting in
Many shows when he was with Ala
( now eastside community drama )
What a great actor and Musician
The streets of galway will be lonely
Without pete

It was a pleasure knowing you
Rest in peace my friend

To the family and friends may we express our sincerest sympathy on Peter's passing. Peter very kindly volunteered his musical skills many times over the years for the older people who attend our lunch and social club. We very much appreciated it.

May Peter Rest Gently in Peace

Sorry to hear this about dear old Pete. Buttermilk Lane will not be the same without him.

Peter as well as a musician was also an actor, played Jim Larkin when we put on The Nonstop Connelly show, he was a true socialist

I played music with Pete over the years, St. Patricks Day 2022 in Aras na nGael being one of the most memorable occasions, he will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences to Pete's family.

I walked through Buttermilk Lane probably ten times a week for many years and often met and heard Peter and we would sometimes exchange pleasantries but never any real conversation so I knew nothing of his personal story. A pleasant man who always acknowledged the odd contribution to his art. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

I did not know the man to talk to, but the echo of his Tin whistle still resonates and echo's through Buttermilk Lane. May you Rest in Peace Peter.

Sorry to read of Peter's sudden passing.
Rest in peace 🙏

Sincere sympathy to peters family on his untimely death new him as peter who brightened up buttermilk lane for all who walked there also a regular worshipper at abbey church st Anthony guide you on your way To the angels 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌟🌟 Maureen o toole and friends

I had the pleasure of meeting peter over the years , deepest condolences .

So sorry to learn of Peters passing. A great character that brightened the lives of many in this beautiful city.

He will join many great musicians that have left us all too soon.

Reat easy

Rest in peace dear Peter.

Sadness at the death of another of the Galway legends.
His music part of the city's attraction in Buttermilk Lane.
Peter was a friend of the daily Mass goers in the Augi. Church.
He attended and played at our departed friends' funerals.
Now he has joined that elite Galway group in the Heavenly Busker's Lane.

Our condolences to all of Peter's family and friends.

Rest in peace Pete.
.

.

RIP Pete.
Galway certainly won't be the same without you.
Our deepest condolences to Pete's family and close friends.

Heartfelt condolences to all the family on the loss of peter such a kind wonderful person our thoughts and prayers are with you all may his gentle soul rest in peace

Rest in Peace Peter.

RIP Pete,I'll miss our chats about Arsenal and Liverpool in the old vineyard. Rest easy Buddy.

God Rest Him. Ive seen that man at Mass a few times in the Abbey church

I'll miss our chats about home in Edgware and Borehamwood Pete, RIP
Carefree.

Sad to hear of Pete's passing. May he rest in Peace

I am very sorry to hear this sad news about Pete. He was a character and will be sadly missed. My sincere sympathy to Pete's family.

Charlie Byrne, Galway

RIP,Peter 🇮🇪🎼🗄🖤

I've lived in Galway for 24 years and got to know Pete through music. He was always in good spirits and happy to share his music. May he rest in peace

Our most sincere condolences to the Ryan Family .May Peter Rest in Peace.

Rest in peace

A true friend and gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Finally flying high and Carefree Pete. Rest in Peace

Will Be very much missed Mo Chara , R.I.P. Pete .