GAUGHAN, Martin Ignatius

This was published in the following publications on 12.12.2024:
Irish Times

GAUGHAN - Martin Ignatius - Born December 19, 1935 (Feast Day of Saint Samthann of Clonbroney), Roscommon, Ireland - Died August 28, 2024 (Feast Day of Saint Feidhlimidh of Munster), Oxford, England. Survived by his beloved Nuala (née Fallon) who buried him at a private ceremony.

He does not want your praise,

he wants you to read his books.

They were his life's work and are

available at all good booksellers.

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My Uncle Iggy, as we called him in the family, was a close friend and had a large influence on my upbringing. Even during my troublesome teens he never gave up on me and helped me prepare for my university application. Many people will have appreciated him for his intellectual gifts but there were other sides to him as well. In his youth he was a talented football player and was even offered a place with the Ireland youth squad and with Dublin´s best side the Bohemians,which he turned down as he felt it would impact his studies. He was interested in Football, Cricket and Rugby but in later life took more interest in Gaelic sports and supported his father´s side County Mayo. He had a keen sense of humour and many of our conversations centered around the vagaries of modern life. I will never forget his chuckle. I am sad that he has gone but glad that he got to live out his dreams which was to be a part of academic life. He was able to make an impact on other people´s lives and kept in touch with various students right to the end. Rest in peace Martin. Love Marcus

Marcus Fallon

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I was taught by Martin as an undergraduate in the early 1980s. An inspiring teacher, who introduced students to critical art and radical ideas, we remained friends throughout his life. Martin was devoted to Irish literature, German art and socialist politics. He is much missed by me and his friends in London.

Professor Steve Edwards

7mos

I was taught by Martin as un undergraduate Fine Art student in the early 1980s and we remained friends throughout his life. An inspiring teacher who introduced students to radical art, radical ideas and radical politics, we continued to discuss and debate until his last years. Committed to Irish literature, German art and Soviet Cinema, he remained throughout a man of the Left. I commissioned his book 'The German Left and Aesthetic Politics' an outstanding contribution to intellectual history. Teacher, comrade, friend rest in power.

Professor Steve Edwards

7mos

Martin was a very dear brother, sharing our deep interest in Irish history and language which was passed down by our father who was a native Irish speaker from Mayo. He taught the language for 40 years. We also shared our mother's love of music as a trained piano teacleaving us to have a deep interest in classical music. We We also had many lively discussions about culture and politics. I think of Martin every day.

Monica Paton

7mos

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A candle from my mother, Ellen Gaughan, Martin's first cousin

Mary

1yr

Martin was a very dear friend to me and we enjoyed many debates and in-depth conversations. He taught me so much and passed on to me some of his great knowledge. Martin was a true gentleman in every sense and he is greatly missed.

Liz

1yr

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