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Martin Sweeney

Martin-Sweeney

Ballyglass, Ballycastle – peacefully at Abbeybreaffy Nursing Home on the 24th of May.

Predeceased by his parents Kate and Pat and brother Johnny.

Martin will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his sisters Mary McDonnell (Behy), Nora McLoughlin (Rathglass), his brothers Pat (USA), Peter (Ballintean) , sister-in-law Deb (USA), his niece Triona McLoughlin and nephews Shane McLoughlin, Gerard McDonnell and Robert Sweeney, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and neighbours and friends.

May Martin’s kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at Lynn’s Funeral Home, Killala on Tuesday evening from 5pm with removal at 6:30 to St Bridgid’s Church, Ballycastle for prayers at 7pm.

Mass in Ballycastle Church on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by burial in Ballycastle cemetery.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below.

Published On: May 24th, 2026

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David & Betty Jackson.. Moygownagh..
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy to Mary, Nora, Pat, Peter & extended familie’s on the sad loss of your beloved Martin.. A True gentleman.. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.. May his kind & gentle soul rest in Peace..

Philip. And mary irwin glenamoy
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to the sweeney family and extended family rip Martin

John and Anne Healy, Ballycastle
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Nora, Pat, Peter, and extended family members on the sad passing of Martin. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Darragh & Alice Dunican. Co Kildare
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the Sweeney, Mc Donnell and McLoughlin families on the sad passing of Martin.Thinking of you all at this difficult time May his gentle soul rest in peace

Gerry and Noeleen Jackson McGovern, Florida
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney, McDonnell and McLoughlin families on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Nora Hoban Castlebar/Ballycastle
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Nora, Pat and Peter on the death of Martin.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Ann McLoughlin, Straide
2 weeks ago

My condolences to Nora, Shane and Triona, and the extended Sweeney family on the death of Martin. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael & Lianne Healy
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all the Sweeney and McDonnell families on the passing of Martin. May he Rest In Peace

Paddy & Una Forde
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney and McDonnell families on the passing of Martin. A lovely man, may he rest in peace.

Sean Mchale Rosemary Syron
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to Martins family and friends. Rip

Simone Barrett
2 weeks ago

So sorry to hear of Martin passing. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Eamonn & Carmel Duggan
2 weeks ago

Condolences to Peter and extended families on the passing of Martin. Rest in peace.

Richard & Maura Walsh & Family
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin’s sister Mary, to Gerry, Mary, Aisling, David and all the Sweeney & McLoughlin family on the sad passing of Martin.
May he Rest in Peace .

Mary Brennan
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to Nora, Triona, Shane families and extended families on the passing of your brother and uncle Martin.
May his soul rest in peace 🙏

Thomas Forde, London & Ballycastle (Mayo)
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney, McDonnell and
McLaughlin families on the passing of Martin.
Condolence too to his friends and neighbours.
May Martin’s soul rest in peace.

Ann &Darren. Convey Swinford
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary, Gerard, Mary, Aisling, David and extended family on the sad passing of Martin.
May his gentle soul rest in peace .

Paddy & Christina Langan Ashbourne/Carrowcur
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Sweeney, McDonnell & McLoughlin families on Martins passing RIP.
Martin was a true gentleman.

Cathriona Walsh
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McDonnell,McLoughlin and Sweeney family on the death of Martin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Peter & Catherine (Gilmartin) McHugh
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Sweeney, McDonnell & Mcloughlin Families on the sad passing of Martin.
May he rest in peace.

Frank O’Donnell
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Sweeney family and extended families and friends.
May Martin’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏

Kevin and Samantha mc Donnell
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the
Sweeney Mc Donnell and Mc Loughlin families on the passing of Martin
RIP Martin

Sean Gough
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney family on the death of Martin, may he rest in peace.

Joseph and Emer Noone. Kilfian.
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Sweeney and Mc Donnell families on the passing of Martin.
May his soul rest in peace.

Kathleen Healy. Behy
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all the Sweeney family and extended family. May Martin’s gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael and Nora Hoban Ballycastle/Castlebar ..
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Mary – Nora -Pat and Peter , on the death of Martin 🙏 May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Martin & Siobhán Higgins.
2 weeks ago

Sincerest sympathies to all the Sweeney, McLoughlin and McDonnell families on Martin’s passing. May he Rest in Peace.

Liam Ormsby, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
2 weeks ago

I am saddened to hear of the sad passing of my long term friend Martin. My deepest sympathy to all the extended family, may he rest in peace.

Kitty McNulty and family, Moyne
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney, McLoughlin and McDonnell families on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Tom Bourke and family Annaghmore
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Martin. RIP

Patrick & Samantha Lynch
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the Mc Donnell and Sweeney and McLoughlin families on the sad passing of Martin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John Burke
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McDonnell and McLoughlin families on the passing of Martin a gentleman May he rest in peace

Kathleen, Alan & Sandra Carey
2 weeks ago

Sincere symphathy to the Sweeney, Mc Donnell, and Mc Loughton families on the sad passing of Martin.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Brian and Raymond carroll
2 weeks ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Martin,may he rest in peace.

Liam and Breda O Toole
2 weeks ago

Sincere symphathy to the Sweeney, Mc Donnell, and Mc Loughton families on the sad passing of Martin.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Gerry and Josie Connor Luton uk
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary Nora Peter & Paddy & extended Families on the passing of Martin.
May he Rest In Peace

Mary and Ciarán Kenny
2 weeks ago

Our sincere sympathy to Mary, Nora, Pat, Peter and extended families on the death of Martin A true gentleman May he rest in peace.

Cecil& Mary Jackson.
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Sweeney,McDonnell &Mcloughlin Families on the sad passing of Martin.May he rest in peace.

Mary Boyle
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney, McDonnell and McLoughlin families on the passing of Martin. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

SEAN MCLEAN BALLYCASTLE AND LONDON
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney family and friends on Martins sad passing, may he rest in peace.

Maeve Dunne
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Nora, Pat, Peter, nephews, niece and extended family on the sad passing of Martin.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Val & Anne ferguson & family
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Martin’s family and extended families and friends on his passing, may he rest in peace

Barbara Carroll and Tommy Irwin
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to Martins family… he was so kind . He was a wonderful person.. loved my time looking after him..great stories.. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

John Paul And Teresa Garvin Ballina
2 weeks ago

Our Deepest Sympathy To The Mary And Nora And Pat And Peter And The Extended Family. May His Kind And Gentle Soul Rest In Peace

Ellie moody
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all family and friends on Martin’s passing my he rest in peace.

Grace Fee ( McGuire)
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Nora, Peter and Pat on Martin’s passing.
May he rest in peace.

Stadler family
2 weeks ago

Sympathy to all Martin’s family and friends on the sad passing of Martin, may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏🙏

Derek & Breege Hunt
2 weeks ago

Our deepest sympathy to all the Sweeney, McDonnell and McLoughlin families on the sad passing of Martin. He was an absolute gentleman and so kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May Martin’s Gentle Soul Rest In the Peace and Happiness Of Heaven 🙏

Frankie and Patricia McDonnell, Glenedagh
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney and McDonnell families on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Ronnie O’Donnell Ballycastle/Dublin.
2 weeks ago

My sincere condolences to the Sweeney family’s. Martin was a true gentleman. May he rest in eternal peace.

Jim & Teresa Breslin
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Mary Nora Peter & Paddy & extended Families on the passing of Martin.
May he Rest In Peace

Angela Nealon
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney, McDonnell and
McLaughlin families on the sad passing of Martin.
Angela Nealon , Ballyknock.

Anthony & Rosie Birrane
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to the McDonnell and Sweeney families on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen lynch belderrig
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney, Mcdonnell, McLoughlin families on the passing of Martin, may he rest in peace

Michael and Bridie Tomas
2 weeks ago

Condolences to the Sweeney, Mc Donnell and McLoughlin families on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Tommy &Attracta Bourke Doonfeeney
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to his sisters Mary and Nora,brothers Pat and Peter,his nephews and niece and extended families and friends on the.passing of Martin.May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏.

Bernie, Anne, Francis, Paul & Emily Healy, Heathfield, Ballycastle
2 weeks ago

Our condolences on Martin’s sad passing to sisters Mary & Nora, his brothers Pat & Peter, sister-in-law Deb, his niece Triona & nephews Shane, Gerard & Robert, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours & friends. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
May Martin’s kind and gentle soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Martin & Kathleen Boyle
2 weeks ago

Our sincere condolences to you, Mary, Nora, his brothers Pat & Peter, Nieces, Nephews especially Gerard & Mary, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, neighbours and friends on the sad loss of your beloved Martin – a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Noone families Killala
2 weeks ago

Condolences to all the families, may he rest in peace, 🙏🙏🙏

Pat &Margaret mc Lean
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to all the Sweeney families on Martin’s passing .May his gentle soul rest in peace

Seamus and Caroline lynch belderrig
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of Martin, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Martin & Madeline McGuire
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to the Sweeney and McDonnell family’s on the sad passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Seamus Mc Nulty
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to all Martin’s Family and friends on his passing. May he rest in peace 🙏

TJ Carey & Family, Bangor
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Pat, Nora, Mary, Peter and Deb on the passing of Martin.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace

John Geraldine and Sean irwin. Glenamoy.
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family. May he Rest in peace.

Kathleen Earley and family
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to Mary, Peter, Nora, Pat, Gerard, Mary, David, Ashling, Triona, Shane and Robert on the recent death of Martin. He was a most lovely gentleman, who was loved by all and will be greatly missed. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Tommy Healy, Lwr Main Street, Ballycastle.
2 weeks ago

My condolences on Martin’s sad passing to Mary, Nora, Peter, Pat, Gerry, Mary, Ashling, David & the extended family, neighbours & his many friends.
May Martin rest in eternal peace

Gerry nd Rinnie Higgins
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney nd mc Donnell families on the passing of Martin may his soul rest in peace

Paddy and Ann McDonnell
2 weeks ago

Sincere condolences to Mary Nora Peter Pat Gerry Mary Ashling David and the extended family on the passing of Martin May he rest in peace

JJ, Kerri and Alfie Clifford, Ballycastle
2 weeks ago

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Mary, Nora, Pat, Peter, Gerard, Mary, Ashling, David, extended family, neighbours and friends on the passing of Martin, may his kind and gentle soul Rest in Peace. Fondest memories of Martin over the years, always a funny story or a chat while passing by. He’ll be very much missed

Catherine (Healy) Doores, Doonadoba, Ballycastle and Bill Healy Clifden
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family on your sad loss. May Martin rest in peace.

Pat & Chrissie Tighe
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to his siblings; Mary, Nora, Peter & Paddy and extended families on the passing of Martin. May he rest in eternal peace.

Siobhan Sheeran
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathies to Mary, Gerry, Mary, David, Aisling and extended families, may Martin rest in peace

Evelyn Doherty, Inver
2 weeks ago

Sending my sincere sympathy to Sweeney family and extended families, neighbours and friends on the death of Martin. May he rest in peace

Erin flannery
2 weeks ago

So sorry for your loss Mary snr Mary Gerard Ashling and David on the passing of Martin may he rest in peace 💖

Mick & Cathy Leneghan London & Glenamoy
2 weeks ago

Deepest sympathy to the Sweeney Family on Martin sad passing may his kind gently soul rest in peace

Sean and Ann Callaghan
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Martin’s family especially his sister Mary and her family. May his soul rest in peace.

Eamon Duffy & Eileen Rathball
2 weeks ago

My deepest sympathy to the Sweeney family on the passing of Martin he was a lovely man, may his gentle soul rest in peace

Goretti Carey Lavelle Ardoone Belmullet
2 weeks ago

Sincere Sympathy to Martins Siblings Pat, Mary, Nora Peter, Nieces and Nephews extended family, it was a pleasure to visit Martin in Ballyglass, gone but not forgotten, rest in eternal peace Martin, Bernie, and Rowe also sends her condolences to all the family 🙏🙏❤️❤️

Vincent Healy & Elizabeth O’Donnell Ballyglass
2 weeks ago

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Nora, Peter & Paddy and extended families on the passing of Martin. May he rest in peace.

Liam Healy Durham UK
2 weeks ago

Deepest condolences to the Sweeney and McDonald families on the sad passing of Martin. I’ve loads and loads of great memories of a lovely man. May his kind soul rest in peace.

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