Martin Lydon

MARTIN-LYDON

Fortfield, Castlebar and late of  Derrypark, Tourmakeady – peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in Abbey Breaffy Nursing Home, Castlebar, surrounded by his loving family on the 15th March 2026.

Predeceased by his son Noel Patrick, parents Martin and Mary, brothers and sisters.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Theresa, sons Martin, Kevin and Sean, daughters Mary (Regan) and Helen (Nevin), brother Pete (Tourmakeady), sisters Sarah (Lydon, NYC) and Ann (Lydon, London), daughters-in-law Audrey, Vanessa and Fiona, sons-in-law Mike (Regan) and Mike (Nevin), grandchildren Sarah, James, Maeve, Claire, Kate and Dáithí, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Martin will repose in Coady’s Funeral home, Castlebar, F23 XY63, on Thursday (19th March) from 5.30pm with removal at 7pm to his residence.

Removal from his residence on Friday morning at 10.15 a.m for Requiem Mass at 11.30 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar.

Martin will be laid to rest afterwards in Castlebar New Cemetery.

House private please.

Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar/

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below.

Enquiries to Thomas Moran & Sons, Castlebar 087 2364598 / 094 90 21231

Published On: March 15th, 2026

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Patsy and Maureen Noone
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and’s the Lydon family on the passing of my long time friend Martin. I was sorry to miss the funeral. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Martin and Rosaleen Quigley
3 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Teresa and all your family and extended family on the sad passing of your
dear husband and father Martin. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace, forever, in the Arms of the Lord.

Helen & Gerard McDermott
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Lydon family. May Martin Rest in Peace

Finola OHealai and family
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Lydon family. May he rest in peace.

Martina Hegarty
3 weeks ago

My sincere sympathy to Theresa, Martin, Kevin, Sean, Mary, Helen, Mike, Daithi and all the extended family and friends on the very sad loss of your husband, Dad and Granda. A lovely man to meet. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Colm Hynes.
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences, Rip.

Kevin Ring.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Lydon family of the passing of Martin may he rest in peace.

Michael Mc Donnell Ballina
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa Martin Kevin Sean Mary Helen & the extended Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Paddy Lydon Killateeaun
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin, may he rest in peace.

PETER and Nuala CARTWRIGHT
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Nora Lydon (Mhic), Killateeaun
3 weeks ago

Condolences to You Theresa and all the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace

Lorraine Lyons, Swinford
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Helen and all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Gerry tolster
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lydon family and their extended families on the death of Martin, may he rest in peace

Mary Halloran, Swinford
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Helen and family on the passing of your dad. May he rest in peace.

Karen Mc Donnell
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Helen and the Lydon family on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Lorraine, Jonathan and Jack Duffy
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Theresa, Helen, Mike, Dáithí and all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin.
May he rest peacefully 🙏🏻

Brendan Bourke
3 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Lydon family, a true gentleman. RIP Martin

Sheila Baynes
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Helen and the Lydon family on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Homeland Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and Lydon family on the death of Martin. May Martin rest in peace.

John Fairbrother
3 weeks ago

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time. Thinking of you and your family, and wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Colette Grier
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolence to Helen & the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin.
May he rest in peace.

Paddy Burke Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and the Lydon and extended Lydon families on the sad passing of Martin.
May he rest in peace

Colleen Clarke, Bohola
3 weeks ago

Heartfelt sympathy to Helen and family on the sad passing of your lovely Dad. May he Rest in Peace.

Kathleen and O”Malley, Srah
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathies to Teresa and the Lydon family on Martin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all

Austin & Teresa Quinn
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Teresa and the Lydon family on the sad news of Martin’s passing.
May He Rest In Peace

Margaret and Kevin Heraty.
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Theresa and family on your sad loss of Martin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Joe Flynn Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Lydon family on the loss of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen & Jim Heneghan (nee Thornton Derrypark )
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Theresa and family on the passing of Martin, may he rest in peace

AL McDonnell
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Theresa and the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin.
May he Rest in Peace.

Michael Dolan Tourmakeady
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Lydon family, Rest in peace Martin…

Bernie Kavanagh-Munnelly & Family, Castlebar.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Teresa & family of the death of your beloved Martin. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Michael and Joan Patten
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Teresa and family on the passing of Martin. May he Rest in Peace

Mary Mulroe
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Helen, Theresa and all the Lydon family on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen and Eamon Courell.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Theresa and family on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace.

John & Maureen Cannon
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to Theresa and family on your sad loss of Martin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Pauline McEvilly Ballyheane.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and family. May Martin rest in peace Amen.

Liz Cleary and Family
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin he was a gentleman. Rest in peace

Martin and Jackie Walsh London and Derrypark
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Theresa and family on the death of Martin, a great neighbour and friend in Derrypark, may his soul rest in peace.

Kathleen Fitzpatrick Rinshinna Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy To Theresa and all the Lydon family. May Martin REST IN PEACE

Una McNicholas&family
3 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Theresa :&family on the passing of Martin May he rest in peace

Blackie Gavin
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin.
May he rest in peace.

Michael and Mary Langtry, ( Castlebar)
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin . He was a lovely man and a real gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Karina McGrann (Quigley)
3 weeks ago

My deepest sympathies to Mary and the entire Lydon family on the sad loss of your Dad Martin. He was a lovely neighbour and always had a smile and kind word for me when I called to your house growing up.
May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Marie Campbell. St. Bridget’s Crescent. Castlebar.
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Theresa and all the family on the sad passing of Martin. Martin Was A Gentleman. May Martin’s Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. AMEN.

The Geraghty family. St. Patrick’s Ave
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to you Theresa and all the family on the passing of Martin. A lovely friendly man. May he now rest in peace.

Michael and Pauline Fitzgerald
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Theresa and the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin. He was such a lovely man. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he Rest In Peace

Joe and Bernie Lyons
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad passing of Martin. I have fond memories of Martin in An Sportlann when he was a stalwart of Castlebar Mitchells football club may his soul rest in peace.

Joe & Bridie Corcoran Bushypark Galway
3 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Teresa and family on the sad passing of Martin A true gentleman any time we were in his company hope he is at peace in heaven with the angles RIP Martin

Johnny Finnerty Mary Burns and Family,
3 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to Theresa and extended family on the passing of Martin a lovely neighbour always there to help thinking of you all at this time may he rest in peace,

Jordan Family Knockthomas
3 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathies to all the family at this sad and difficult time. Rest in Peace Martin

John and Chris Ralph
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and your family on the passing of Martin may his gentle soul rest in peace

Michael Brophy Castlebar
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and her family following the passing of Martin. A gentleman and a great volunteer to many a cause in the sporting game.
May his gentle soul rest in peace forever.

Stephen & Ann Sweeney.
3 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to The Lydon Family & Extended Families on the passing of Martin. May Martin Rest In Peace. A Great Character.

Lucy McHale
3 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to you Mary, to your mum and all the Lydon family on the death of your Dad. In my thoughts at this most difficult time. Rip Martin. 🙏🌹

Lorraine Tiernan, Westport
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Teresa and the Lydon Family on the passing of Martin. I knew him through working with Noel. He was a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Tom Dermody New York
4 weeks ago

Most sincere condolences to Theresa and all the Lydon family on Martin passing. Rest in Peace Martin.

Michael Clarke, Foxford.
4 weeks ago

Condolences to the Lydon family on the passing of Martin. We were on the construction team in Killala during the mid ’70’s. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Kerrigan Family, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to all of Martin’s Family, friends and neighbours on his passing. May He Rest in Eternal Peace

John Fahey
4 weeks ago

My condolences to the Lydon family on Martin’s passing. He left a positive impression on so many of our lives growing up in Castlebar, I will be eternally grateful

Eddie and Mary Rose McNulty
4 weeks ago

Our sympathies to Theresa and family on the passing of Martin. A gentleman always. May he Rest in Peace

Gerry Lane
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family.
May Martin rest in peace.

Brian Kilkelly
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to all of Martin’s family and all extended Lydon Family relatives.
Martin was a Gentleman and I have fond memories of him supporting his Son Kevin when playing for Castlebar Mitchels.
Was never far away from Mc Hale Park and always supporting Castlebar Mitchels and helping out in the Club.
RIP Martin

Padraic Sammon,Erriff,Westport.
4 weeks ago

To Helen & all the family;
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad Martin.
May he be at Peace.

Padraic & Mary Lyons
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Lydon family & extended family on the passing of Martin. R.I.P.

Rosaleen & Des McCann
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Ann Dave & Joseph stack
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of Martin.
Thinking of ye all at this sad time.
Martin was a gentleman.
May he r.i.p.

Mary O Malley, Liscarney, Westport
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Helen and all the Lydon family on the sad passing of your dear dad.May he rest peacefully with all your dearly departed loved ones.

Margo and John Heneghan
4 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathy to Helen and all the Lydon family on the passing of your husband and father. May he rest in eternal peace. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Padraic Marion Prendergast ( ex Aurivo) CBar
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Teresa & the Lydon families on the passing of Martin.
May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Mary O’brien Coyne Gráinne and Niamh
4 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Theresa and all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Mary Conlon, Balla
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Theresa and all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin,always a lovely neighbour May his soul rest in eternal peace

Mick and Angela Gavin
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy Theresa, to you and all your family on Martin’s passing.
May he rest in the eternal peace of heaven.

Martin Costello & Family New York,& Midfield Swinford.
4 weeks ago

Sincere Condolences to Son Martin and all the Lydon family
on the sad passing of Martin may he rest in peace .

John and Bernie Kinsella
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Theresa and all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin, a throughly lovely man and a great neighbour. Rest In Peace Martin. 🙏

Joe Redmond, Springfield, Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin’s wife Teresa and all the Lydon family at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Cathal and Doreen Rowan Springfield
4 weeks ago

Our deepest and sincere sympathy to Theresa and the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Jim & Cathy O’Neill Partry.
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lydon family on the passing of Martin.
May he rest in peace.

Christy & Ena Fitzgerald Castlebar
4 weeks ago

We offer our sincere sympathy to his wife Theresa, his sons Martin, Kevin and Sean, his daughters Mary and Helen and extended families on the sad death of Martin. May he rest in peace. Martin was a lovely friendly and kind neighbour of ours for over 50 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time

Jimmy and Margaret McNichol
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin a gentleman. Rest in peace Martin

Patricia Tommy Hurst and Family
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Lydon Family on the sad passing of Martin, Just a lovely man. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Maria Jordan
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Lydon family especially to my friend Helen. Thinking of ye all at this sad time. May Martin rest easy now.

Tom bridie o connor
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Teresa and all the family on the sad passing of Martin may his gentle soul rest in peace

John & Sadie Lally Manchester & Belmullet
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Helen and all the family and extended families on the sad passing of your Dad Martin, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Steve Lally & Family Belmullet & (Manchester)
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Helen and all the Lydon family and extended families on the sad passing of your Dad Martin. A true gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Kevin Devaney
4 weeks ago

Sorry to hear the news. Very fond memories of Martin and Noel in Castlebar table tennis club. RIP

Liam and Patricia Cannon
4 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to Theresa and family on Martins passing. Martin was nice and friendly. May he rest in peace.

Thomas & Teresa Walsh, Belcarra
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Teresa, Mary & all the Lydon family on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace

Michael and Deirdre Minogue
4 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Lydon family on the passing of Martin. He was a gentleman may he rest in peace.

Teresa Kenny
4 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to wife Theresa, sons Martin, Kevin and Sean, daughters Mary and Helen brother Pete sisters Sarah and Ann son and daughters in law and the extended Lydon family on the passing of Martin. May Martin Rest in Peace.

Bernie & Simon Ferrins Fortfield
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the extended Lydon family on the sad passing of Martin. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Campbell Family Castlebar
4 weeks ago

Very sorry to hear this sad news.
Mr Lydon was such a nice man.
Fond memories of his time with the Athletic Club.
Our sincere sympathy to all the family at this sad time.

Seamus and Joan Regan
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Lydon family on the death of Martin. Lovely man. May he rest in peace.

Bill and Mary ODonnell Ballyvary
4 weeks ago

Deepest Sympathy to you Teresa and all your family on the sad of Martin. May he RIP 🙏

Joe and Breedge Nolan Cloonbook
4 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Lydon family on your sad loss. R.I.P.

Michael & Carmel Irwin.
4 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Teresa and family on the sad passing of Martin. A true gentleman. Rest in peace Martin.

Noel Brett
4 weeks ago

Condolences to Martin, Kevin,
Sean, Mary and Helen on the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace.

Leah (bowling)
4 weeks ago

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to you Teresa, Martin, Kevin, Sean, Mary and Helen, and extended family members thinking of you at very difficult times Martin was lovely kind I would see him some mornings going for the paper he was a great dad to to you all especially Noel, (rip) heaven has gained another Angel rip Martin you will be missed 🙏💐

Francis Kerrigan
4 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the Lydon & extended families on the loss of Martin.
He was a great friend of my late father & an all round good man.
May he rest in peace.

Patrina Flynn (bowling)
4 weeks ago

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Martin Lydon, he was a great dad to you all especially Noel. May he be reunited with all who has gone before him 🙏💐

Gina Golding Gielty and family
4 weeks ago

Our sincerest condolences to Theresa, Mary and family on the sad passing of your husband and father.
May his Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Tom Denning
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Lydon family on the passing of Martin. We worked together 51 years ago on the construction of the Asahi Plant in Killala. A gentleman. Rest in peace Martin.

Sharon and Micheal Brady, Westport
4 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Helen and the Lydon family on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

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