Maria Lynskey
Maria Lynskey is the niece of Joe Lynskey, one of the victims of the IRA's Disappeared. Recently, she displayed remarkable stoicism upon learning that exhumed remains believed to be her uncle's were, in fact, not his, marking the second time her family's hopes have been dashed in the search for his remains.
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Recent news mentions
Maria Lynskey, niece of Joe Lynskey, felt compelled to come to support the other families.
families of the Disappeared gather for poignant memorial – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-29
Maria Lynskey expressed gratitude for the compassion shown by Bishop Brendan Comiskey in facilitating the search for her uncle’s remains.
Bishop who resigned over mishandling of child abuse cases – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Maria Lynskey is Joe Lynskey’s niece who met with Fr McManus for comfort.
The last confession of ‘Disappeared’ IRA man Joe Lynskey – a priest recalls, more than 50 years on – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Maria Lynskey is Joe Lynskey's niece and has been searching for answers about his disappearance for decades.
niece of disappeared IRA man Joe Lynskey on family’s latest setback – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-28
Maria Lynskey is noted for her stoicism when receiving the news about the remains not belonging to her uncle, Joe Lynskey.
‘Doubly cruel’ for Joe Lynskey family to learn exhumed remains are not his – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
