Tributes paid to the late Noel Martin
June 12, 2024
The late Noel Martin
Sad to report the passing of Noel Martin.
For many years Noel was the first man the team from hoganstand.com would meet at the gate to Pairc Tailteann. Always with a welcome smile, a free programme and great Royal to have a chat with about all things Meath GAA.
Meath County Board and his club St. Mary's have paid tribute to the former referee on social media.
Meath GAA
We are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Noel Martin from the St Mary's GAA Club.
Noel was a man who gave a lifetime of service to the GAA. This included playing, being a well-respected referee, and acting as a gateman in Páirc Tailteann for numerous years.
Noel’s wife Mary also assists in Páirc Tailteann on match days.
Coiste Contae C.L.G. na Mí extends our heartfelt sympathies on Noel’s sudden and untimely passing to the Martin family, and all in the St. Mary’s GAA Community.
Noel with his team of offcials
St. Marys GFC
It was with great shock and sadness that the community learned yesterday morning of the sudden passing of Noel Martin. Noel was a former St Mary’s player. a long serving and highly regarded Gaelic football referee. Noel was also an enthusiastic and committed volunteer in Pairc Tailteann along with his wife Mary. However, Noel was most importantly a devoted family man.
Everyone in St Mary’s GFC would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Martin family, Noel’s beloved wife and companion Mary, his children Therese, Margaret, Paula and Elizabeth, grandchildren Neil, Shay, Teagan, Oisín and Aaron, brothers, sisters and extended family. Also thinking of Noel's predeceased son John and infant daughter Fiona.
Noel was particularly proud of the fact that his grandson's Neil, Oisín and Aaron followed in his footsteps and played for St Mary’s GFC.
Ard Dheis Dé Go Raibh a anam.
Funeral details
Reposing at the home of his daughter Paula, St. Mary’s Heights, Donore (A92X96F) from 4 o’clock until 7 o’clock on Thursday and Friday. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock in The Church of The Nativity of Our Lady, Donore. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only.
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