Martin O’Brien

O'BRIEN--MARTIN

Castleroyan, Kiltimagh, (formerly of Cuiltybo and New York) on Thursday 20th February 2025.

Pre deceased by his parents Bridget and Tom and sisters Mary and Una.

Deeply regretted by his siblings David, Rita, Margaret and John; his sister in laws Caroline and Eileen; brother in law Mike; nephews and nieces Stevie and Rory Caulfield, Tommy, Marian, Roisin, Caoimhe, Paul and Keenan O’Brien, Sean, Dermot and Sinead Ryan; his wider family circle, relatives, friends and neighbours.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Martin will repose in O’Hora’s Funeral Home Main St, Kiltimagh F12 Y1F7 on Saturday evening from 6.30 pm until 8 o’clock.

Removal from the Funeral Home at 2.15 pm  on Sunday for Funeral Mass at 2.30 pm in the Church of the Holy Family Kiltimagh followed by burial afterwards in Kilkinure Cemetery,  Kiltimagh.

Family flowers only,

House Private Please.

Martin’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on churchservices.tv/holyfamilykiltimagh

Published On: February 20th, 2025

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Michael Hunt , kilkelly
4 months ago

I Really enjoyed meeting your brother in Horkan’s , what a gentleman we used always have a laugh , I’m so upset to hear of your brothers passing , may he rest in peace .

Karen Hunt, Kilkelly
4 months ago

My deepest sympathy to David & to all the O’Brien family on the sad passing of your beloved brother, May Martin rest in peace.

Moore Family, Moore’s Supermarket, Market Street Swinford
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien Family on the sad passing of Martin. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Helen Forkan
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to David, Rita, Margaret, John & all extended O’Brien Family on the sad death of Martin. My thoughts & prayers are with ye all at this sad time. May Martin rest in peace.

Miriam McNicholas
5 months ago

Condolences to the O’Brien family on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace.

The Higgins family, Derryea, Kiltimagh.
5 months ago

Our sincere condolences to David, John, Margaret and Rita and all the family on the passing of Martin. May he Rest in Peace

Teresa & Ann Marie Moran
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to David John and all the O Brien family on the passing of Martin May he rest in peace🙏

Bernie & Sean McGuinness & Family
5 months ago

To David, Rita, Margaret , John and all the O’Brien Family. Deepest sympathy on Martin’s passing. May He Rest in Peace.

John lynskey seaside Belmullet
5 months ago

Sincere condolances on Martins passing to all his famaily…
I knew martin in my newyork days…lovely fellow…
God Rest Martin🙏

Michael and Maura Neylon
5 months ago

RIP Martin had great times in New York many years ago

Brian &Petua Mooney Kiltimagh
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family on the passing of Martin May he rest in peace

Mary Brett and family(Barnagurry)
5 months ago

Condolences to the family at this sad time. May Martin rest in peace 🙏

Eileen Duffy
5 months ago

So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing, may he rest in peace.

Patrick regan culduff callow foxford
5 months ago

I wish to extend my.deepest condolences to all of the orien family on the sad passing of Martin, may he rest in peace.

Tom Cunningham
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the O’Brien family on the passing of Martin.May he rest in peace.

Joe & Annmarie Ivers, Althbawn Kiltimagh
5 months ago

Condolences to Martins Family. Our Deepest Sympathies to you all at this sad time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you Rest in Peace Martin

Mick brennan
5 months ago

Rip martin

Tomás & Monica Rowley
5 months ago

We are so sorry for your loss, David & Caroline, Rita, Margaret and John, in-laws, nieces and nephews and all who loved Martin. Sincere condolences to you all. May Martin’s gentle soul rest in heavenly peace.

Margaret & James king
5 months ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Martin deepest sympathies to the family may he resin peace.

Padraig, Maureen & Christina O’Brien, Pulronaghane
5 months ago

Our deepest condolences to the O’Brien family on the sad passing of Martin. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

John and Gertie Loftus Bohola
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to David and all the O Brien family on the sad passing of Martin May his gentle soul rest in peace

Brian & Mary Lavin, Swinford
5 months ago

Deepest condolences to all O’BRIEN family and extended families on the death of Martin,may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Angela O’Brien
5 months ago

Condolence to family of Martin

The Murtagh (O’brien) family Brackloon Swinford
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the O’brien family on the sad passing of your beloved Martin. May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and difficult time. 🙏

Anne and Declan Crowe (Glynn) Dunboyne
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the O’Brien family on the sad death of your brother Martin, may he rest in peace

Peter & Mary Guinnelly
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’brien family on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

John and Catherine Hynes Aghamore Ballyhaunis
5 months ago

Our sincere condolences to David, the immediate and extended O Brien family on Martin’s untimely passing. Lovely memories of our school days together as we were in the same class. May Martin Rest in eternal Peace 🙏

Kevin and Catherina Nestor
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the OBrien family on the passing of Martin may he rest in peace

Martin O Hagan
5 months ago

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Martin, May he rest in peace

Seamus Naughton
5 months ago

Condolences to the family and connections of Martin, may he rest in peace.

Patrick regan culduff callow foxford
5 months ago

I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of the orien family on the sad passing of Martin, may he rest in peace.

Tony & Eileen Carney
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to David. Rita. Margaret & John on the sudden death of your brother Martin. May he rest in peace

kieran, carmel and ciaran walsh, shammer, kilkelly.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to David, Rita, Margaret,and John and all the families and relations on the sad passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Martin and Eileen obrien cleragh
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all Martin brothers and sisters and extended family on sudden death of Martin in our prayers rest in peace 🙏

Joe and June Kilkenny
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family on the passing of Martin ,May he rest in peace.

Suzanne Cronnolly
5 months ago

My deepest condolences on the passing off martin to all his family,extended family and friends. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Andrew Madden Swinford
5 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Martins Family Neighbours and friends , May he rest in peace,

John Mc Hugh and family
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to David, Rite, Margaret, John and all the extended O’Brien families on the very sad passing of Martin.
May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Josie Jackson
5 months ago

RIP Martin
Condolences to Martins family
May he rest in peace

Pat Duffy
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Martin’s family and friends
God speed

Michael and Margaret McNamara, and family
5 months ago

Deepest condolences to all the o Brien family, on Martin’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Marion king
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the obrien family,such fond memories of Martin,he introduced me to the beautiful music of Leonard Cohen a long time ago.Rest in peace Martin

Michael Nalty Franklin Sq. NY,
5 months ago

Condolences to all on the passing of Martin . Remember him fondly from the old days in New York.

Eugene and Bernie Carroll
5 months ago

So sad to hear of Martin’s passing. Condolences to all his family and friends. Martin was a great friend for many years in the US, always a smile and good company. He was a great tidy worker and could put his hand to anything. Gone too soon, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Joe & Geraldine Glynn
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to all the family, on the sad passing of Martin.
May he Rest In Peace.

Joanna & Chris Lockwood (née Mannion)
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien Family.
Martin you were always so kind to my parents popping in for a chat, doing an odd job for them and in more recent times cutting our grass during corvid while we were stuck in London. A sad loss to Castleroyan.
May you rest in peace Martin.

Vincent and Vera McKeon
5 months ago

So sorry to hear of Martins Passing Deepest sympathy to the O Brien family May Martin Rest in Peace

Aileen Marren (Solan)
5 months ago

I was so sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. We used to have such crack years ago in Kiltimagh. He was a lovely fella and I’m glad I knew him.
Sincere sympathy to all of his family.
May Martin Rest In Peace.

The McGinty family, Midfield
5 months ago

Sorry to the O’Brien family on the sad news of Martin’s passing, may he rest in peace 🙏

John and Mary Caulfield.
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the family and extended family. May Martin Rest in Peace

John and Mary Lavelle & Family
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to David, Rita, Margaret, John and all the extended families, on the sad passing of Martin. May he Rest In Peace.

Mary Conboy
5 months ago

Deepest condolences Rita Margaret and all the OBrien family on the passing of you’re brother thoughts with you all at this very difficult time

Rosann McDonnell
5 months ago

My deepest condolences to Martins’ Family. An old friend from days in The Bronx, New York.

Carole Brett Aghamore
5 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the O Brien Family on the very sad passing of Martin may his gentle soul rest in peace reunited with his Mom and Dad and sisters. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.

Michael Gormally
5 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to David and all the OBrien Family on the sad loss of Martin. May he Rest in Peace Our Thoughts and Prayers are with You All at this time 🙏 🙏

Moores Swinford
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family on the sad passing of Martin He bore no ill harm to anyone and will be missed

Maureen griffin (nee ivers )
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita David John and Margaret. Thinking of ye at this difficult time on the loss of yere dear brother Martin may he rest in peace

Amy & Damien Gallagher
5 months ago

Sincerest condolences to the O’Brien family on Martin’s passing. Thinking of you all.

John & Noreen Brennan
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathies to David, John, Rita, Margaret and all the extended O’Brien families on the very sad passing of Martin. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Rest in peace Martin

Geraldine Benson (Glynn) Sligo
5 months ago

My deepest sympathy to David, Rita, Margaret, John and extended family on the sad passing of Martin. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May Martin’s gentle soul rest in peace 🙏

Tom and Tina Conroy and family from Craggagh
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the OBrien family on the sad passing of Martin may his gentle soul rest in peace

Tom and Tina Conroy and family from Craggagh
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all the OBrien family on the sad passing of Martin may his gentle soul rest in peace

O’Neill cousins in Kildare
5 months ago

So sorry to hear of Martin’s death. Sincere sympathy to all the family. May Martin rest in peace. 🕯️🙏🏻

Ann Mulligan Kilkelly
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the O Brien family on the sudden passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Tom and Esther Scahill and all the Creaby family,Goulboy,Kiltimagh.
5 months ago

Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to David,Rita,Margaret and John and to all Martin’s extended family on his sad and untimely passing.You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this terrible time.May Martin rest in peace.❤️❤️❤️

Margaret Flynn-Grifiin
5 months ago

Sorry to hear Martin has passed. He was a lovely guy at school in St. Louis years ago.
Ar dheis dé go raibh s anam dílís.

Charlie Keating,Cathair Na Mart.
5 months ago

Sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. I have great memories of Martin back in the day as a work mate.A lad of high intelligence ,good workmanship and a great sense of humour.My sincere condolences to his family.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Denise Mannion
5 months ago

Sincere Condolences to David, Caroline and all of the O’Brien family. Martin was a good neighbour to my late parents and helped me out with some maintenance work, over the years. He was always interesting to talk to. Rest in Peace Martin.

Kathleen Brett
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to David Rita Margaret & John & extended family on the death of Martin may he rest in peace x

Kevin Cahill
5 months ago

I’m shocked and saddened that Martin has passed ! He was my best friend ever since we met in New York in 1985 and i want to offer my condolences to all of Martins family and my apologies that i can’t attend his funeral . Rest in peace Martin

Simonetta
5 months ago

So very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending all my love to all the family and prayers for Martin, may he be blessed and in peace.

Eugene & Ann Ivers
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to the O’Brien Family. I have fond memories of Martin in St.Louis a kind gentle soul. May he RIP. 🥀 Ann & Eugene Ivers

Kevin and Angela Wootton and family, Ballyvary,Castlebar,
5 months ago

Our deepest condolences to David, John, Rita, Margaret and all the O’Brien family on the sad loss of your brother Martin. May he rest in peace

Sean Reidy
5 months ago

Such a kind and giving human being, nothing but great memories of his time in New York.

Noel , Mairead Lynch & Family
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family on the passing of Martin . Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May Martin rest in peace

Peggy
5 months ago

Sincere so condolences to the O’Brien family on Martin’s passing. I remember him fondly a friendly,

Peggy
5 months ago

Sincere so condolences to the O’Brien family on Martin’s passing. I remember him fondly a friendly,

Seamus and Kathleen McNicholas, Meelick
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to David, John, Rita and Margaret and extended family on Martin’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Kenneth Dennedy
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to the O’Brien family on Martin’s untimely passing. May he Rest in peace.

Mary Murphy ( Nally), Barnacarroll
5 months ago

Very saddened to hear of Martin’s passing, he was a very Happy and cheerful lad in St Louis, please accept my very deepest sympathy to all of his Family. Rest in Peace Martin 🙏

John McGloin Swinford
5 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to Martins family on the death of Martin he was a nice quiet fella may he rest in peace

O’Neill cousins, Co. Kildare
5 months ago

Such sad news. Sincere sympathy to all our O’Brien cousins on the death of Martin. Rest in peace Martin with all those gone before you. 🕯️🙏🏻

Thomas Kelly and family (Malahide)
5 months ago

Sincere condolences on the passing of Martin. We had a lovely chat this time last year at James funeral.
Love to all

Frank and Clare Lavan
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the OBrien family on the passing of Martin rest in peace

Mary Doyle
5 months ago

I’m very sorry to hear about the death of martin, my deepest sympathy to all family, rest in peace martin .

Mc Nicholas David
5 months ago

My deepest sympathies to the O ‘ Brien family on Martins passing. Very sad news. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary Campbell Kinaffe Kiltimagh.
5 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to the O’Brien Family on the Death of Martin May He Rest in Peace.

Padraig, Maureen & Christina O’Brien, Pulronaghane
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family on the sad passing of Martin. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Marty and Marie O’Hora
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to David, Rita, Margaret, John, Eileen, Caroline,
Mike, and all of Martin’s extended family, neighbours and friends on your very sad loss, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Padraig, Hilary & Liam Horkan, Swinford
5 months ago

To all of Martin’s family our sincerest sympathy on the the untimely passing of Martin. He has left a void in the lives of his many pals here in Swinford, who will miss his easy company, his gentle manner, and his interesting conversation. Whether it was his beloved Sequoia trees, his rendition of ” The Cremation of Sam Mc Gee” or how the Hoover Dam worked, he never failed to entertain, and could talk to anyone. A unique and deep man who touched many lives. Rest in peace Martin..

Martin Ann Regan Kiltimagh
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to David and all the obrien family .On the passing of Martin .May his soul rest in peace .

Tom and Patricia O Brien Galway
5 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the O Brien Family on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace 🙏

Padraig, Hilary & Liam Horkan, Swinford
5 months ago

To all of Martin’s family, our sincere condolences on the untimely passing of Martin. He has left a void in the lives of his many pals here in Swinford, and we will miss his easy manner and good company. Martin was unique, and whether it was his beloved Sequoia trees, his rendition of “The Cremation Of Sam Mc Gee ” or how the Hoover Dam worked, he never failed to entertain. We will

Nell and Pa McNicholas
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to John and all the O’Brien and extended families on your loss. May Martin rest in peace.

Eugene and Bernie Carroll
5 months ago

So sad to hear of Martin’s passing. Condolences to his family and many friends. Martin was a lovely man, kind and helpful and always in good humour with a smile. He was a great and tidy worker and could put his hand to anything. He stayed with us often in the US and always brought a gift for the children. We will miss him. Gone too soon.

Kathleen Regan midfield
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the O’brien family on the passing of Martin.may he rest in peace

Joe & Mary Costello, Woodfield
5 months ago

We extend our sincere sympathy to the O’Brien family & extended families on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Anne Glavey and family. Kilkelly.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to all of Martin’s family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

Anne Gallagher (Hynes)
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien Family on the sad passing of Martin. May his soul rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Michael and Margaret McNamara, and family
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the O’Brien families. Rest in peace Martin.

Seanan Reidy
5 months ago

Deepest condolences on Martin’s passing. We loved having him close by when he was in New York. May he Rest in Peace 🙏.

Kieran & Rita Moran
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family on Martins passing.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom and Margaret Jordan Bohola
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the OBrien family on the passing of Martin may he rest in peace

Pat Duffy
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O Brien family on the death of Martin
God speed

Pat and Carmel Tully Windsor Castlebar
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Martins Family. A good friend and flatmate in years gone by. May he rest in peace.

P J Moore Swinford
5 months ago

Sympathy to the Family of Martin on his passing. A nice person who could talk on a variety of subjects.May he rest in peace.

Melanie Walsh & family, Cuilgar
5 months ago

Our sincere sympathies to you David, Rita, Margaret, John and to your families on Martin’s passing. Thinking of all of you at this time.

Paddy Gavin Midfield
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the O’Brien family on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Mary Jo & Stephen
5 months ago

Condolences to all your Family he was a Gentleman Rest in Peace Martin 🙏

John & Breege Folliard
5 months ago

So sorry to hear about Martins passing condolences to all the family may he rest in peace 🙏

Yvonne and Aiden Brennan
5 months ago

Sorry for your loss thinking of you all at this difficult time 💔💔🙏🙏

Ann and Sean Brett Midfield
5 months ago

So sorry to hear of Martins death. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the family Martin to his brothers and sisters nieces and nephews in laws and all his family circle and friends may his gentle soul R I P

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