Rhoda MAC MANUS

You were and are greatly loved by so very many people. A true, very bright beacon of hope, positivity and all-round good vibes. Paula and Hugo - sorry for your loss. The void left by Rhoda’s passing will never be filled but her memory will shine brightly.

My sincere condolences to Paula, Hugo and Rhoda's extended family. I was at school in Sandymount High School with Rhoda, and I remember her as warm and friendly with a lovely open smile. We linked up in later years through Facebook. I wish we could have met up in person again before you left us Rhoda. xx

My heart broke a little tonight, you’ll be missed. So saddened that we never got to have the celebrations we spoke about. RIP my friend

We were saddened to learn about the the passing of Rhoda, who served on the board of Pavilion Theatre. She will be dearly missed, and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

My condolences to Paula, Hugo and Rhoda's niece and nephews. A talented and courageous woman.

Rhoda was epitome of a good friend,she valued friendships and had the ability to sustain relationships over years. I could spend hours on the phone with Rhoda,conversations were always left with another subject that had to be parked until the next time. I will miss those phone calls.Rhoda was always interested in people and conversations with her were never dull -she had a wonderful sense of humour.As someone said on Wednesday “Rhoda was interesting and interested “ no truer word she was one in a million.A brave and courageous soul.We were blessed to have her in our lives,she will be sadly missed.

Rhoda was was a lovely kind and gentle human being glad that I got to know her will miss her loads

So sad to hear this. Rhoda and I were great friends in SHS and I have great memories of us as teenagers together in the late sixties. Fond memories of visiting in Anglesea Road. She truly was one of a kind. Sympathies to Hugo and Paula and family.

Bless you Rhoda. A truly gentle soul

Rhoda was my classmate for 5 years in SHS, I will remember her fondly!
I wish I'd known her better...
Condolences to her family!

Sincere condolences to Rhoda's family and many friends. I first met Rhoda when I was a young and very green reporter. She helped me hugely, offered me advice, encouragement and often gave me hell in the years that followed. I was glad to count her as a friend. I'm so desperately sad to hear of her passing.

Sincere condolences to Rhoda's family and friends Fondly remembered from her days in Wexford where she opened up the Arts Centre to the whole community and an inspiration to many RIP Rhoda

I knew Rhoda for many years and was struck by her warmth, intellect, understanding and empathy for others. She was well able to stand up for herself or for the things that were important to her!

Rest in peace

RIP Rhoda and my sincerest condolences to your family. I met Rhoda through Liz while we were studying at Trinity.

On behalf of Wexford Arts Centre we extend
our deepest condolences to Rhoda’s family and friends. Rhoda’s time as former Administrator at Wexford Arts Centre between 1978-1980 is fondly remembered by all who knew and worked with her on many great community arts projects in Wexford. I had met Rhoda a short time back when she was visiting Wexford and had hoped she would return when our capital developments providing much needed enhanced access would be complete. May she join us in spirit now. May Rhoda rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about Rhoda's passing. We met while studying at TCD in 2000 and kept in touch since then! I always enjoyed our get-togethers and Rhoda was so smart & knowledgeable on most subjects!! She was still very good-humoured too even throughout her illness/treatment. She was a one-off, thats for sure!!! RIP Rhoda xx

Sincere condolences to Rhoda's family and friends. Her passing will be mourned by all who knew her. It was always a joy to meet with Rhoda and a privilege to have known her.
May she Rest in Peace.

I got to know Rhoda through the Sligo Arts Festival when she was Director of the Hawkswell. She was always a pleasure to talk to.Years later when I was ill in St James and Rhoda was working in the Irish Museum of Modern Art in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham she visited me and was very kind and helpful to me. She was a big personality and I am glad to have known her.My sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Paula, Hugo and all her extended family and friends. Rest in Peace dear Rhoda.

I met you many years ago when I was on tour at the Hawkswell , you were a lovely person. I was delighted some years ago to get a FB request from you and I always enjoyed your posts about the Netherlands . RIP

Sincere sympathy to Rhoda’s family on their sad loss

So sorry for your loss. Rhoda was such a fantastic lady and will be missed by everyone she knew .


Past employee HWS

The staff and board of the Hawk’s Well Theatre are so sad to hear of Rhoda’s passing. Her legacy as a fearless, pioneering, brave and spirited first director of the Hawk’s Well lives on to this very day. Her commitment to the Arts was inspiring and as we hold the candle alit in this, our time at the helm, we are incredibly grateful for everything Rhoda did in her time at the theatre. She planted the seeds of the Hawk’s Well deep within the community in Sligo...and those roots have held tight and brought incredible happiness and joy to countless people over the years. Thank you Rhoda from the bottom of our hearts.

My sincere condolence to Rhoda's family and friends; she will be missed by many.
Farewell my dear friend ,R I P

Rhoda you had a wonderful impish smile. What a great contribution you made to the arts in Sligo and elsewhere. So many cherished memories. We are all so sad. Much love and deepest condolences to your extended family. The Gallagher family, Ard-na-Veigh, Sligo.

Deepest sympathy to Hugo and family on the sad loss of their beloved Rhoda.

Sincere condolences to Rhoda's family and friends. She was inspirational when she was at Wexford Arts Centre many years ago. Rest in peace Rhoda.

Good-bye sweet friend, always courageous, thoughtful and kind.

My sincere sympathy to Paula, Hugo and the extended MacManus family on the sad loss of Rhoda. May she now rest in peace after her long struggle with ill health.

Our deep condolences on the passing of this powerful woman Rhoda who made a difference in everything she tackled.

Rhoda was unique and is fondly remembered in our house. Many's the late night chats and discussions we had on high and low art with Caroline Pilkington, Rhoda, Mum myself and many of the HawksWell gang. She had such a wealth of experience and knowledge of the arts, life, femminism, literature - every subject to be fair. She will be fondly remembered and missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.

Deepest Sympathies to all Rhoda's family. I shared a house with Rhoda in the early 1990's. A lovely person - an independent thinker who was full of creative energy and a true leader in the arts.

I will miss our long, interesting and always unfinished chats...sometimes, very colourful whilst we debated x, y or z scenario and not always agreeing the possible outcome!
Thank you Rhoda for being such a rare gem and longstanding friend.

My sincere condolences to your family.

Such a special person, supportive to so many dealing with the effects of adoption loss. Warm, kind, caring, sharp as a tack. You’ll be sadly missed Rhoda. Rest well. Xxx

Sincere sympathy to Rhoda's family on her sad passing. Remember well her pioneering work for the arts in Sligo as the first Artistic Director of the Hawk's Well Theatre, which is such a wonderful legacy. RIP.

my deepest sympathy to Hugo and all of Rhoda's family... I remember Rhoda well and have great memories of the days of her energy working in the arts ... may she rest in peace...

Was very saddened to hear of the sad passing of Rhoda. Rhoda was a great ambassador for live theatre & the arts in Sligo and has left a great legacy. Deepest sympathies to Rhoda's family at this very sad time.

Rest in Eternal Peace Rhoda

I had phone contact with Rhoda , through a phone line she had for mothers who lost children to adoption on Sunday afternoons in approx 2002-2003. She was passionate about this sensitive issue.That call with Rhoda was of great to support to me at that time in my life The Birth &Information &Tracing legislation will finally become law in 2022. Rhoda was involved in the discussions of that legislation in Oct 2021. Reading her contribution to that debate , i knew her passion for this issue had not changed . May Rhoda rest in peace.

There is a photo of the members of the first Board of Sligo’s Hawk’s Well Theatre, lit up by Rhoda’s presence. She had wonderful spirit and had a positive influence on so many lives. Sincere sympathy to her family.

Deepest sympathy to Hugo/ Paula and family on the sad loss of your beloved sister Rhoda.

Rhoda you have been part of my life since I was a little girl into adulthood. I always admired your intelligence, kind soul, beautiful smile , and most of all your effervescent spirit. You left a lasting imprint in my life & heart. I will miss so much.
My deepest condolences to your family & everyone who knew and loved you xxxx

Rest in peace Rhoda. My condolences to your family and friends.
You were one of kindest, most intelligent and creative people I have ever met. I will always remember you fondly. I will treasure the beautiful thoughtful cards you have Tom, Ru and I over the years. Xxx Vicki

My thoughts and prayers are with Rhoda's family at this sad time.

It was lovely getting to know Rhoda over the past few years. We had some great laughs and chats.

I hope Rhoda is at peace now. She will be missed!

RIP Rhoda. X

Rhoda, she was one of a kind...colourful , creative and bohemian ...did amazing work in the HawksWell...she had a major impact on the arts in Sligo and not just for her great programming of theatre but with her overall knowledge of the arts world and her novel approach to so many issues in the arts and life in general. she will be missed by many but she left an indelible mark on this world. thanks for being Rhoda

Condolences to Rhoda’s family and friends, she set up the Hawks Well theatre in Sligo and made it a wonderful place to perform and attend. She is still very fondly remembered in the Northwest.

Rest in peace rhoda lovely lady sleep with the angels rest now u earned it love always

Deepest sympathies to Rhoda’s family. Her wonderful spirit lit up Sligo for many years and for that, and her warm loving friendship, we will always remember Rhoda

So sad to hear Rhoda had passed away. A very genuine person we met in 1992 and over the years our paths crossed many times. I hope Rhoda is at peace and my thoughts are with all her family and close friends .RIP girl all your suffering is over.

Sincere sympathy to Rhodas family.
May she Rest In Peace.

I shared a house with Rhoda in Seville , the week of Bernie Harolds daughters wedding . A lovely refined lady.

My deepest condolences to the MacManus family on the loss of a great lady Rhoda. May she rest in peace always. A true warrior and leader.

Such a great loss. Rhoda’s work in the arts , especially in Wexford Arts Centre in the 70’s and in establishing the Hawks Well Sligo was groundbreaking. She always managed to inspire teenagers to get involved in the arts.She was a great ambassador for the arts and for Sandymount High. Condolences to Hugo, Paula and all her family and friends. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh sí.

We knew Rhoda in the mid 70’s when we worked together in the Project Arts Centre, on the cusp of the visual culture revolution. You were part of the the golden age of the arts, Rhoda, and your contribution will not be forgotten. We moved to Cork a long time ago, but we never forgot you. To our dear friend Hugo, we send our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with all of you.

RIP Rhoda, condolences to Paula, you were a good friend

Had the privlege of meeting Rhoda first in 1999, and several times after through my sister, Bernie Harold.
She stayed witb us in Cork while at a meeting some years ago and since then always sent us a Christmas card. We got one last Christmas. Rest in Peace, Rhoda x

Rest peacefully Rhoda, I only met you once.. a week in Seville. What fun we had However your name was mentioned so often in the Harold Household. I have great memories of that week, that Wedding in Seville , great respect for all you achieved in your life.

So sad to say goodbye to Rhoda, my dear friend of over 30 years. She was one in a million. Sincere sympathy to Hugo, Paula and all the Mac Manus family.xxx

Condolences to Hugo, Paula, and all friends and family of Rhoda. We were friends at Sandy mount High School in the 1970’s. Some years after that we moved off in different circles - but re-established some online contact via the ever-cheerful and friendly SHS past pupils Facebook group. I know many people have very positive memories of Rhoda.