Fr. Martin O’Brien PE
Tulla Parish
Ceanntar na Lochanna Pastoral Area
Martin O’Brien was born on 19th November 1944, he was a native of Crusheen Parish. He undertook his studies for Priesthood in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. He was ordained on 21st June 1970, in Dysart Church, Ruan. His first appointment was to St. Flannan’s College whilst also undertaking a Higher Diploma in Education. In July 1971 he undertook postgraduate studies in theology in St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth. In July 1972 he was appointed substitute Dean of Studies in Maynooth for 1 year. In July 1973 he was appointed to the Staff of St. Patricks Comprehensive in Shannon. In July 1975 he became Director of Catechetics in Primary Schools. In July 1991 he also became curate in Ruan. He was appointed to Kinnity in 1995. In 1996 he was appointed Curate in Borrisokane, a year later he was appointed Parish Priest of Borrisokane. In 2003 he undertook a course in pastoral studies at Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy. In 2004 he was appointed to Tulla Parish. He retired as Parish Priest of Tulla in 2017 and ministered in both Abbey and Ceanntar Na Lochanna Pastoral Areas in the years since.
He died on September 17th 2024.
May He Rest in Peace.
Funeral Arrangements: Reposing in Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church, Tulla (V95 NN53) Friday Evening from 5pm with Funeral Prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm followed by burial in the church grounds.