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Very Rev. Martin Canon Downey, Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Parish

Very Rev. Martin Canon Downey, Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Parish

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The death has occurred of Very Rev. Martin Canon Downey, Parish Priest of St. Joseph's Parish, Presentation Road, Galway City, Galway formerly of Kiltartan, Gort, Co. Galway.

On Friday, July 18th, 2025, Martin completed his life’s journey in the company of his family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Brendan and Mary and niece Valerie.

Very sadly missed by his brothers Brendan (Kiltartan) and Pat (Dublin), their wives Lorna and Helen, nieces Susan, Gillian and Claire, nephews Paul and Mark, grandnephews Kenny, Myles, James, Jack, Tommy, Senan, Dara and Ciarán, grandnieces Alyssa and Sophie. Also mourned by Bishop Michael Duignan and priests of the Galway Diocese and retired Bishop Brendan Kelly, parishioners at St. Joseph’s and Bushy Park Parish, Galway, the extended family and many friends.

Funeral Arrangements

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Reposing in the side Chapel at St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road (Enter through the Church) from 4 p.m. with Removal into the Church at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. Following Mass he will be laid to rest in Rahoon cemetery.

Live Streaming link for Mass here

Book of Condolence

If you would like to leave a message of sympathy, please find the online book of condolence below. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.

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Condolences

Joseph Lynskey

Condolences to the family on the passing of Father Martin. May he rest in peace.

Hugh logue and family.

May his gentle soul rest in peace

Pater spelman and Family

R.I.P Fr Martin

Ann Doherty /Geoghegan,

So Sorry to hear of Rev, cannon Martin.Downey ,R.I P. Always so friendly & helpful, ,May his gentle soul rest in peace with the Lord 🙏❤️🙏🕯️🌺🌹

Kevin Rea

Rest easy Martin and Thank you for your years of Service,Friendship you gave. .RIP

Irene Cawley

Deepest condolences to all rev Martin s family may his gentle soul rest in peace