diff --git a/roles/network/tasks/ifcfg_mods.yml b/roles/network/tasks/ifcfg_mods.yml
index 760cdd4aa..2d8a4769f 100644
--- a/roles/network/tasks/ifcfg_mods.yml
+++ b/roles/network/tasks/ifcfg_mods.yml
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 # clear all bridge ifcfg files
 - name: Now delete slave bridge ifcfg files
   shell: rm -f /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-"{{ item }}"
+  ignore_errors: True
   when: num_lan_interfaces != 0 or iiab_wireless_lan_iface != "none"
   with_items:
     - "{{ ifcfg_slaves.stdout_lines }}"