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A CLOSE friend and colleague of Martin Griffin, who died in last Monday’s tragedy, has been speaking about the talented young tradesman whose funeral took place in Ennis on Saturday.
“Martin Griffin was one of the most infec- tious characters and the hardest working lad I
have ever met in my life,’ said John O’ Donovan of the Adalta Group, for whom Martin worked as a carpenter on the restoration of Coolreagh House at East Clare Golf Club in Bodyke. “My heart is breaking, it is just so hard to believe,’ Mr O’Donovan continued. “Martin Griffin was the most infectious individual. He was always happy and laughing and had an amazing smile. He was multi-talented and a gifted craftsman. He was a registered sub-con-
tractor and boy, did he work hard.”
Mick Doran, whose body was recovered early yesterday, also worked for the Adalta GSrxeltiey
Joe O Callaghan from Tulla, worked with his friends on the Bodyke project but for a different Coelseleree
Speaking of the two men who worked for
him, Mr O’Donovan said, “It is very difficult to
speak about these lads in the past tense but they were fierce hard workers. They were also great pals of mine and they were only working on my own house the night before they travelled to Doolin.
“They worked all day until 8.30pm and the craic we had was something else. Martin worked with me for the past six or eight months with his brother Michael. My heart felt sympa- thies go to both their families,” he added.