The death has occurred of:
Martin DOHERTY
Born: 20th January 1973
Died: 6th April 2026 (Aged 53)
The recent loss of our much-loved Martin has left a profound void in the lives and hearts of all who knew and loved him. Martin was a devoted son, brother, and a loyal and fun-loving friend whose presence will be deeply missed by his community and his family circle.
We, his family and close friends, are heartbroken at the loss of Martin, but we are greatly consoled by the outpouring of support, loving care, and attention shown to us by all who crossed our paths during Martin’s illness, at his wake, and his funeral. We wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised, prayed for, and supported us.
Thank you to everyone who called to the wake at our home. Sincere thanks to everyone who assisted at the wake by bringing and serving food and tea, your kindness and support were truly appreciated.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Marie Curie Nurses and the District Nursing Team for their dedicated care of Martin. The time they spent with him and us brought great comfort to all.
To the staff of Slevins and Kelly’s Chemists, and the entire team at Three Spires Surgery for their professional support and genuine kindness towards Martin. He enjoyed much rascalilty and laughter with the staff and your kindness towards him is deeply appreciated.
To Fr. McCawille for visiting Martin during his illness, praying with and comforting the family after his passing and for presiding over the beautiful Requiem Mass. Thank you also to Fr. Fraser for concelebrating the Mass. To Fr. Gormley, Fr. Arkinson, and Canon McGahan for visiting the family home during the wake to provide spiritual support and comforting prayer. Thank you also to Fr. Kevin McElhennon for visiting Martin at his home and for his assistance with funeral arrangements.
We also wish to express our gratitude to Reverend Quinn for visiting the family home to pray with Martin’s parents and for kindly offering the use of the Rectory car park during the wake.
To Emmet McGuire, Paul Goan, and Keith Mitchell for their assistance with shuttle buses and car parking through the wake and to Paul Lynch and Jody McDermott for providing buses.
To Louise Coyle and Damien Cullen for the beautiful, reverent, and uplifting music. To Sean and Terry (Sacristans) of St. Mary's and to Barkley for the use of the hall premises.
To Farleys Bar, Beragh, for the welcome refreshments provided after the service.
To Paul Gallagher and Michael McGuigan, Undertakers- assisted by Martin’s brother Padraig, for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out. Thank you to the gravedigger for preparing Martin's final resting place with such professionalism and care.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s deepest gratitude.
Martin is loved and missed every day. May his kind and generous soul be granted peace and eternal rest.
Martin’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Knockmoyle on Friday 8th May at 7.30pm.
Safe in the arms of Jesus.
Deeply regretted by his parents Vincent and Mary; siblings Marina (Peter), Edel, Nuala (Keith), Padraig (Sandra), Dermot (Una), and Eimear (Barry); his nieces and nephews and his dear friends Emma, Laura, Darcie, Niall, and Sonya; and the entire family circle.