F. X. Martin

Who was F. X. Martin?

F.X. Martin O.S.A., was an Irish cleric, historian and activist.

Born in County Kerry, Martin was raised in Dublin and later joined the Augustinian Order. He later became the first Professor of Medieval History University College Dublin, was Chairman of the Friends of Medieval Dublin 1976-1983, and Chairman of the Dublin Historic Settlement Group. Noted as a leading member of struggle to save the historic Wood Quay archeological site in Dublin during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He died in Dublin. He was a brother of Fr Malachi Martin. He claimed descent from the Martyn family of Galway.