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Martin's funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, December 31, in St Mary's Church, Ballinrobe. Pic: RIP.ie.
The death has taken place of well-known Ballinrobe man Martin Jennings.
Martin of Chestnut Lodge, Ballinrobe, and formerly of Main Street, passed away suddenly at his residence surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 27.
He was predeceased by his first wife Mercy and second wife Rosemary, parents Wilson and Norah and brother Liam.
Martin’s memory will be forever treasured by his loving daughters, Ruth and Anne. He will be sadly missed by his sister Patricia and brother John. Martin is survived by his sons-in-law, Martin and Andrew, and cherished grandchildren, Lauren, Sophie, Ava, Lara, Jack and Shay, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, neighbours and friends. Martin is lovingly remembered by Rosemary’s daughters, Aisling and Michelle, their husbands, Derek and Niall and their children Michael, Harry, Will and Paddy.
Reposing at St Joseph’s Funeral Home Ballinrobe (F31 XV63) on Tuesday, December 30 from 4.30pm to 7pm with removal to his residence. Martin’s funeral Mass will take place at St Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe on Wednesday, December 31 at 11am, proceeding afterwards to Shannon Crematorium for private cremation. House private please. Family flowers only.
Martin was a family man and a much respected business person who founded Martin Jennings Wholesale Limited.
"Martin served this club in almost every role imaginable. He captained the club during the 1975–76 season, leading from the front and helping set standards that would carry Ballinrobe RFC forward. A decade later, he continued that service when he became Club President for the 1985–86 season, guiding the club with the same dedication, respect, and passion he showed on the field.
"After his playing days, Martin took up the whistle and clipboard, becoming the driving force on the sideline. During his time as coach, he created history by leading Ballinrobe RFC to back-to-back Connacht Junior Cup titles in 1990 and 1991, a remarkable achievement that stands as one of the proudest moments in our club’s history. Those victories were a testament to his leadership, belief, and unwavering commitment to the jerseys and the players who wore them.”
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