Dr Cathal Martin R I P

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mammy
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I heard it earlier this evening totally shocked what a sad day for his family staff and us all as locals and patients may he RIP
Beba
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Absolutely shocked.
Poor man....my heart goes to his family. :-(
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Sydney
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Simply can't believe it.
I was annoyed when I heard the news (from someone I don't know/like that much), I thought it was an awful rumour to spread.
Can't believe it's true. Ar dheis De go raibh a hanam dilis.
mcd
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can't believe it, terrible news!!
Derek
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A lovely lovely man. A great doctor. A terrible loss. A black day for all of us.

I am so shocked and upset at hearing this awful dreadful news.
blowin1
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Totally shocked. Lovely man. Condolences to all his family and friends.
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Ken
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I'm totally shocked. Away n the UK at the moment. A lovely man. RIP.
Regards,

Ken.
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beachboy
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Terrible news.... Shocked when I was told this evening.
Still cannot believe it... Cathal was a gentleman. Always in good form when you met him.. May he rest in peace.....
Ann O
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Terrible news, such a nice man and brilliant doctor.

May he rest in peace :(
JohnPaulTheTenth
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Lovely chap. Great doctor. Always made my wee kids at ease and looked after them so well.

RIP
Yours Sincerely, JPX
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Vlad the Impaler
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Did he have an illness?
mammy
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<snip> Admin: Let's not discuss how he died on a public forum out of respect for Cathal and his family. Thanks
Beenthere
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RIP Dr Martin - such sad news.
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Bill_Lumbergh
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Shocked to hear this, such a nice fella.
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Vlad the Impaler
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Yes, thoughts are with his family.
pat mustard
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Respect - He was a great guy. Great help to our family and to me.

Will leave a massive hole in our community.
Dowager
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GOD, I am shocked!

A very approachable Gp.He will be deeply missed in the Donabate /Portrane community.

My condolences to his Family !
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Harry Byrne
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I can only add to the expressions of shock and regret. A lovely man who always listened.
greenfinger14
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Am still in shock today ... God love his family and hope he is in a better place now.
Such a huge huge loss for our village and a void that is going to be extremely hard to fill.
A Gentleman to the core and always had a smile on his face. Rest in Peace Cathal.
Jabba
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Just heard the news and in shock like everyone else, took great case of my family and I

RIP
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Pedro
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I heard the news last night and didn't believe it, I didn't want to believe it and was shocked beyond belief when I saw the floral tributes at the surgery. Cathal was a truely wonderful person, so considerate, patient and helpful. Every time I took the kids or myself in, we were greeted with the most wonderful smile and warm handshake, there was never any urgnecy to get you out the door.

I simply can't praise Cathal highly enough, he served this community with such passion and loyalty, it's a very, very sad day and his passing will leave a great void in the village.

I can't imagine the pain Cathal's family must be feeling, it's such a tragedy. Bless his soul.
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The growing number of floral tributes at the clinic is testament to the gap that Cathal's passing will leave in our community.

Couldn't believe the news when I heard it last night and still haven't quite got over the shock.
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Ken
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Details posted on RIP.ie

http://rip.ie/death_notices_detail.asp?NoticeID=176884
MARTIN Dr. Cathal John, (The Liberties, Dublin 8, formerly of Cullionmore, Mullingar) died October 25th, 2012. Beloved husband of Arantxa, loving son of Dan and Ita, cherished brother of Paul, Gerard, Thomas, Daniel, Mary and David, devoted uncle and godfather. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, Arantxa's parents Anadela and Manuel, brother-in-law Conor, sisters-in-law Amaya, Chuli, Haida, Siobhán, Moninne, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. R.I.P. Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan, Co. Dublin on Saturday evening from 5.00 o’c to 7.00 o’c and on Sunday evening from 3.00 O’c 5.00 O’c with removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar on Monday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10.00 o’c followed by removal to Glasnevin Crematorium due at 1.00 o’c (approx). Family flowers only, Please. Donations if desired to AWARE.
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Ken.
classychick
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Would be a tribute to post all our condolences & memories on RIP.ie - He was such a lovely warm hearted man who will be deeply missed in our community.
Melissa
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I just heard about ten minutes ago. I can't believe it. I'm in shock. Such a lovely man. He's been my doctor and subsequently my kids' doctor for many years. Very very sad news. RIP.
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