Máirtín O'Diomasaigh

An-bhrón orm cloisteáil faoi bhás Máirtín. Suimhneas síoraí dó.
Cathal Mac Cuibh (iar-GCR)

My deepest condolences to Madeline and all of Máirtín's family and friends. I only knew Máirtín for a few years when he came to Ballinamore but he was a great support to us in Scouts, he helped out every week and on scout camp and was a font of knowledge, he also entertained us with tunes and songs around the camp fire. May he rest in peace.

Comhbhrón ó chroí. Rest in peace Máirtín. Enjoyed all the music in McGirl's

Comhbhrón ó chroí le clann Máirtín. Múinteoir den scoth. Gan é, ní bheinn an duine a bhfuilim inniú. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Máirtín. Deepest sympathies to Madeline and all the family.
Memories of music sessions in Shorts will live on.
May he rest in peace.

Caith mé tús mo chuid múinteoireachta ag obair leis in Gaelcholáiste Reachrann. Comhbhrón le muintir Mháirtín, suaimhneas síoraí dó

We are saddened to hear of Máirtín's death. He was a force of nature, whose indomitable spirit and irrepressible optimism were inspirational. He was blessed with the most admirable of human qualities that endeared him to a host of admirers. He will be sadly and widely mourned and missed. We extend our sincere sympathy to Madeline and to all Máirtín's family and friends on their sad loss. May his memory be a blessing to them. Suaimhneas na bhFlaitheas d'a anam uasal. Go raibh leaba aige i measc na Naomh.

So very sad to hear of Máirtín’s passing, sincere condolences to Madeline, and all the Dempsey and Murray family. Although it had been a while since we met, the last time in Donaghmede when was with GaelColaiste Reachrann, we had a long and wonderful friendship. We first met when we were members of the Kilbarrack/Foxfield Church Folk Club. We both played and sang, and shared many songs and fun together during those years. Knowing him before and after his bad accident, we kept in touch and I used to take him for walks when he was still wheelchair bound. He made a remarkable recovery where another would not and it was a testament to his character and determination. Later he would visit the Howth Singing Circle regularly and we all loved his singing, playing and choice of songs. I was glad to be able to attend the funeral online, and glad to hear music and wonderful singing to celebrate Máirtín’s life. He was very loved, and will never be forgotten. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

My sympathy to Madeline,Eithne and all the ODiomasaigh family on the passing of Mairtin. I only knew Mairtin for just over a year Despite his illness he was always a pleasure to care for and had the pleasure of him singing a song and playing a tune for me.May his gentle soul rest in peace. Joan Gallagher carer HSE.

Sending our deepest of sympathys to all the family and may he R.I.P. From the Hackett family Australia

Comhbhrón ó chroí le teaghlach Mháirtín. Fear uasal a bhí ann a léirigh cineáltas lena chuid daltaí uilig. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Máirtín ,Deepest sympathies to Madeline and all his family.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Deeply saddened to hear of Máirtín's passing. So many fond memories in Paris, Howth and Lovely Leitrim. My first memory is the long sweeping ponytail, cheeky grin and infectious charm. He wooed everyone in the Irish Bar in Paris with his musical talent, especially his rendition of "Carrickfergus"....There wasn't a dry eye in the pub....to which his sharp wit responded "Jaysus, you better all get a Ryanair home to Ireland soon.." Who else would carry 2 heavy jars of pebbles and sand from a beach in Howth over on a plane to offer as a 40th birthday present...Must have cost extra as hand luggage...but their significance to someone he cared about meant more than the cost or inconvenience. My last memory is Mohill, Leitrim when Máirtín visited after I returned from Paris with my troubled teenage son. 20 years later, but the same extravagant generosity prevailed. The many phone calls to check up on how my son was doing, offering advice and support, will never be forgotten....like the time my son brought him up to the bathroom to fix the leak in the shower, and Máirtín handed him the tools and showed him how to do it! From the many comments posted, Máirtín's deep sense of the true meaning of life has marked us all. He strove to help others find peace in their lives. Sleep peacefully now my dear friend. My sincere condolences to his family and partner. He will be missed by us all.

Comhbhrón ó chroí le clann Máirtín. Ba mhúinteoir den céad scoth agus fear uasal é.
Pribhléid a bhí ann é a bheith mar múinteoir againn.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Comhbhrón le muintir Mháirtín, suaimhneas síoraí dó

With our love and deepest sympathies to Madeline and Máirtín's family. May he rest in peace.

Mo chomhbhrón le clann Máirtín. Múinteoir iontach agus fear cineálta agus tuisceanach agus a bhí ann. Léirigh sé spéis i saol a gcuid daltaí agus thug sé cúnamh agus cluais éisteachta i gcónaí. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Deepest condolences to Máirtín's family. He was a good and decent man who genuinely cared about people. May he rest in peace.
Cyril Kelleher
ex Howth GS

Máirtín, múinteoir, ceoltóir, fear uasal, agus lan le spríd. Is fíor nach mbeidh a leithead ann arís. Tabhair aire & bí i do shuaimhneas, tá sé lan-tuilte duit

Ahh Mairtin you will be sorely missed - no more your song. It was an absolute privilege to know you and have you as a cherished friend. You always sang and played your music with your heart and I was so lucky to have enjoyed so many fabulous sessions with you over the years. Of course you had many other talents as well and were especially gifted with your hands at carpentry. Myself and my girls send our sincerest condolences to Madeline and her children and to Mairtin's family, Eithne, Ciaran, Grainne & Cliodhna and his nieces and nephews. Rest easy now dear friend.

Sincere condolences to Madeleine and the extended Dempsey family on the death of Mairtin .. may he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Madeline and all Mairtins family on his sad passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

deepest sympathy to all of Mairtin's Family on his sad passing
thinking of you all at this time

We are sorry to hear of Máirtín's death. We send our sincere condolences to Madeline and to the Dempsey family on their loss. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Máitín's partner Madeline, and to his family and friends on his sad parting. He was such a gifted man, a talented musician, intelligent, funny and a great friend. He will be sorely missed. Codhladh sámh i measc na n-aingeal Máirtín

First met Mairtin in Ballinamore men's shed but really got to know him on the long trip to Kilarney where we spent the day chopping Rhododendrons and at night he entertaind the people of Kilarneywith his music. So sad to hear of his passing and sincere condolences to all his family. Rest easy Mairtin

Rest in peace now Máirtín, a dhuine uasail, a chara, lán le fuaim agus focail an cheoil, grianmhar, cairdiúl, smaointiúl. We remember good and hard times in Limerick, better times in Dublin, and always better for Máirtín being there. Take care Madeleine.
Donal and Marge

Our deepest sympathy to Madeline and all of Mhairtins family on his very sad passing. He was great company and a wonderful musician who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincerest condolences to Madeline and all of Máirtín’s family on his passing. He will be fondly remembered for his love of music, inclusivity and willingness to share his talents with so many. He will be missed by us all. Suaimhneas síoraí

Sincere condolences to all of Mairtins family on his sad passing .He was a valued member of Ballinamore Men's Shed in Co. Leitrim.He was a talented musician and a true gentleman and always ready to share his many talents.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Deepest condolences to the O’Diomasaigh family and Madeline on the passing of her partner Mairtin. May he rest in peace.

Our group will sorely miss Mairtin. We took him to our hearts from the evening he first joined the Ballinamore Men’s Shed. His very affable personality, his musical and singing talents, his camaraderie with us all, his natural woodworking skills, his forward thinking, his leadership qualities endeared Mairtin to every one of us. Despite his recurring illness he made supreme efforts to entertain us, whether it was with reels, jigs and hornpipes, as he joined in the traditional sessions or outdoing Elvis ,Don Williams or Bob Dylan with his easy going singing style. As well as that, there was never any spoofing with Mairtin, what you saw was what you got. His great loves were his partner Madeline, his brother and sisters and his pupils who were so fortunate to have had him as their teacher .
We extend our sincere sympathy to Madeline, to the O’Diomasaigh family and to his legion of sincere friends. Suaimhneas siorai duit, Mairtin, ar g-cara uasal, dilis.

Very sincere sympathy to all the O’Diomasaigh family and to Mairtin’s many friends in Dublin and Leitrim. We will sorely miss him in our Men’s Shed. Sleep in peace Mairtin.1

Comhbhrón le muintir Mhàirtín, fear làch, beannacht Dé lena anam.

I'm very sad to hear of màirtin's passing a true gentleman and brilliant musician and a wonderful friend condolences to his family and partner our thoughts and prayers are with you all sleep well Màirtin.
Gina and Shay (howth)

Sincerest condolences to Madeline and his other family members...
Máirtín was a special guy, a great friend, talented musician (my tin whistle teacher) and a kind-hearted person. I hope he's had a smooth transition to the other side and that the light beings have welcomed him with lots of love and care. He's on my prayers... and will never be forgotten.

Condolence to all of Máirtín's family at this sad time. Máirtín was a valued member of Ballinamore Men's Shed. He had a song and a tune for every occasion and will be sorely missed. RIP Máirtín

Mo chomhbhrón ó chroí lena mhuintir ghrámhar. Tá cuimhne álainn agam agus é ag seinnt ceoil le rang a bhí againn le chéile. Roinn sé a chuid talainn go fiail leis na dalta. Suaimhneas síoraí dó.
(Iar Príomhoide GCR)

Madeleine,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Máirtín.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Sincerest sympathies to the O Diomasaigh family and Madeline. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Kieran, Linda, Dónal and Conor Twomey.

Dear Madeline I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you and all of Máirtín's family at this very sad time. May Máirtín Rest in peace 🌹

Déanann pobal Ghaelcholáiste Reachrann comhbhrón le clann Mháirtín Ó Diomasaigh, iar-mhúinteoir na scoile, ar bhás Máirtín, leis an gclann agus le gaolta agus le cairde atá ag caoineadh a imeachta. Guímid sólás d’achan duine atá i ndorchadas an bhróin agus faoi ualach an chaillteanais. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. Tá sibh inár smaointe sna laethanta amach romhainn.

An brón orm cloisteáil go bhfuil Máirtín imithe ar shlí na fírinne. Cara dílis.
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Brenda (ex Gaelcholáiste Reachrann)

The world is a poorer place with his passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Múinteoir iontach agus fear den scoth. Was a pleasure to be one of Máirtín's students and to have had the opportunity to get to know him. Helped not only in the class but with any problems people had and was always there to cheer you up and have a laugh. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

An absolute gentleman and it was an absolute pleasure to be taught by him. He will live on fondly in my heart, and the heart of many others.
Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam
Rest in peace Máirtín

I'm very sorry to hear of the death of Máirtín - we grew up on the same road - Kilbarrack Avenue - home to over one hundred children born in the fifties and sixties. His poem Cill Barróg is a beautiful portrayal of the freedom we had as children to roam the farms and the fields nearby. I remember Máirtín as a person who was always busy, always helping his mother Fran to find access to her bungalow just a little bit easier. May he rest in peace now x

It is with a heavy heart that I write these words of condolences having learned of Mairtin’s passing.He was a very talented,funny and most of all generous person whose spirit touched many,in the classroom and beyond.I have many fond memories of Mairtin from school,Howth and France where he was always a source of help,entertainment and fun.Rest in peace gentle soul in the loving arms of Colm ,your sister and you Mam and Dad.
Bernie Verdon and the extended Verdon and Ryan families

To all the O Diomasaigh family, we are so sorry to hear about Máirtín's passing. Máirtín was a good friend, colleague to Niall and teacher to our children. Deepest sympathies, Sharon & Niall Ó Máirtín

Mo chomhbhrón ó chroí lena phairtnéir, clann & cairde uilig. Fear uasal, lách, séimh, imithe uainn.
Codladh sámh a Mháirtín.

So sorry to hear of Máirtín's passing. We remember him from his earliest years in Kilbarrack and last met him at Kilbarrack soon after Niamh's passing in 2017. Condolences to Madeline, Cliodhna, Ciarán, Eithne, Gráinne, and the extended family. RIP

Deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Máirtín. I had the pleasure of meeting him in the Ballinamore Mens Shed most Wednesdays I was in with the group. A talented singer and musicianist, Máirtín will be sadly missed by all 🩷 May he R.I.P