Clare Castle & Ballyea

The Parish Remembers by Eric Shaw Clare Roots Society

2011

The Parish Remembers

Clare Roots Society was formed in 2006 to provide a forum for family history and genealogical research in County Clare. The Society has undertaken research in many parts of the County. As a native of Clare Castle and member of the Society, I feel that it is opportune to make the results of research pertaining to the Parish available to the people of Clare Castle and Ballyea.

I dedicate this publication to my wife Breda who assisted in recording many of the gravestone inscriptions, to our children Anne and Aidan, and our Grandchildren, Stephen, Chloe, Aoife & Seán.

The water-colour above of the Semple Bridge and the Castle was painted by Fr. Edward Fitzgerald, C. C. Clare Castle 1950- 1955. It was presented by him on his leaving the Village in 1955 to Margaret & Frank Power of Main Street (courtesy of Francis Power)

The back cover features a drawing of the Lyons grave of 1816 in Killow Cemetery by Hilary Gilmore

INTRODUCTION

This publication provides an invaluable record of parish gravestone inscriptions and complements the digitalising of our parish records, which is now underway. As gravestones deteriorate with the passage of time this record will preserve parish gravestone details for this and future generations. Parishioners at home, our diaspora and the public at large will benefit greatly from the preservation of family gravestone inscriptions. The Parish is indebted to Eric Shaw and the Clare Roots Society for their outstanding contributions in bringing this publication to fruition.

Fr Harry Brady PP Clarecastle Ballyea Parish

With State records of Births, Deaths and Marriages going back only to 1864, other sources that date to earlier times are of prime importance. Church records play a most important role in helping to supplement State records but these generally only go back a further 30 or 40 years at most. Clare Roots Society realised that gravestone inscriptions could prove to be a vital source of information and with that in mind, has undertaken a programme of recording gravestone inscriptions in many parts of Clare.

Clarecastle & Ballyea are fortunate in having four historic cemeteries in the Parish. Some of the gravestones date back to the late 1600s. For the older parts of these cemeteries, Clare Roots Society has recorded the legible inscriptions and has made these freely available online through the wonderful website operated by Clare Library. In the interest of completing the records for the Parish, the gravestones for the two Clare Hill extension cemeteries and the gravestones in Ballyea Churchyard have been added in this publication. The latter inscriptions were recorded by Robert Cullen and I wish to express my gratitude to him for allowing them to be used in this publication.

The recording of the gravestone inscriptions in the Parish has revealed stories and history that lie behind the stones. This publication will help to make the inscriptions widely available and will bring some of these stories to the descendants of the people named on the stones.

Table of contents

Introduction 2

Table of Contents 3

Parish Map 4

The story behind a gravestone 5

List of maps

Clare Abbey Cemetery 7

Killone Abbey Cemetery 8

Killow Cemetery 9

Old Clare Hill Cemetery 11

History of Clare Abbey 12

History of Killone Abbey 13

History of Killow 14

History of Old Clare Hill 15

Cillíns in Parish 16

Killone Abbey Cemetery in 1888 19

Priests’ Gravestones in the Parish 20

Graves of British Soldiers in Old Clare Hill 30

A Tale of Old Clare Hill 33

Cholera outbreak of 1832 and 1849 36

Stacpoole of Edenvale 38

Parish Casualties from the Great War 39

St. Mary’s Church, Clarecastle 40

Tommy Kinnane 42

History of Ss. Peter & Paul Church in photographs 46

History of Ballyea Church in photographs 60

Clare Castle & Ballyea Parish Gravestone Inscriptions 65 - 128

Sources 130 3

The story behind a gravestone

Among the gravestone inscriptions in Killone Abbey cemetery, Clare Roots Society recorded the following:

In memory of James Corbitt who departed this life in July 1841 aged 40 years and Mary Corbet who died September the 2nd 1878 aged 73 years R.I.P. Erected by their son Michael Corbet of Massachusetts. U.S.A.

Three years later, the Society was contacted by Mr. Tripp Sheehan of Boston, a great-great- great-grandson of James and Mary Corbett. To his delight, he had found the work of Clare Roots Society online. Mr. Sheehan was able to supply the Society with a wonderful photograph:

The photograph shows the same gravestone, with Michael Corbett standing behind the stone. It was taken about 1900 when Michael returned from Boston to have the stone erected in memory of his parents and he had the event recorded in this great photograph. The photograph was taken by James Hayes, Jail Street, Ennis. The only other information is written on the back of the photograph stating that the man on the far left was “Uncle”, the lady to his left was “Mary” and the lady on the far right was “ Auntie Corbett”. At the time, there were large trees in the cemetery as can be seen from other photographs such as those taken by Lawrence. The Abbey was shrouded in ivy. The large Darcy vault can be seen to the right and the Casey headstone to the left, close to the Abbey wall.

Church records show that the Corbetts lived at Newtown, an undefined subdivision of the townlands of Ballaghafadda East & West. It may have been a proposed development by a landlord which never materialised, to house workers. The records also show that Mary Corbett was nee O’Dea. The couple had a son Martin, born in 1836 who later emigrated to Australia on the “Empire of Peace” in 1861 and a daughter, Mary born in 1840. Michael Corbett was born in Newtown on 29 September 1833. At the age of 18, he emigrated to New York and later to Albany. He moved to Lowell in 1854. In 1860, he established a meat and provision market. Michael married an Irish girl, Margaret Healy from Tipperary in 1855. He was a commander of the Knights of St. Patrick and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus. Michael was elected to the City Council in 1870. In 1888, he was a delegate to the national Democratic convention which gave Governor Cleveland his second nomination for the presidency of the United States. He was Vice-President of the Merrimack River Savings Bank for years.

Michael Corbett died in 1926 and was survived by his wife, five daughters, two sons and four grandchildren. He was buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lowell.

I am very grateful to Mr. Tripp Sheehan for the above information. It demonstrates very clearly the importance of the transcription work of the Society in recording the gravestone inscriptions. The natural weathering of the stones will make the reading of the inscriptions more difficult with the passage of time.

A photograph, undated, of Michael and Mary Corbett taken in Ennis and sent to their uncle, Michael Corbett, in Boston, implies that other members of the Corbett family lived on in Clare Castle.

Clare Abbey Map

Ballyea Churchyard

Killow Maps

Old Clare Hill Map

Clare Abbey Graveyard

Title: Clare Abbey Graveyard Headstone Transcriptions (Complete as of July 2008: all legible headstones included) Dates: 1692 to 2002 Place/s: Drumcliff and Clareabbey Parishes Source: Transcriptions from Headstones Donator: The Clare Roots Society

These gravestone transcriptions of Clare Abbey Graveyard were recorded by Eric and Breda Shaw of the Clare Roots Society in July 2008. Many of the gravestones are old, dating from the late 1600s, and have weathered greatly from the time of the last recording, done in the early 1900s by the Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead.

Clare Abbey was founded in 1189 by Donal Mór O'Brien. It was an abbey of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine and was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The abbey was the scene of a great slaughter in 1278 between various factions of the O'Briens. Parts of the single-aisled church date from the late twelfth century but most of the buildings are fifteenth-century work. These include a well-preserved east window, the tower and the domestic buildings with their unusual floral window at the south-eastern corner. The church and charter were reconfirmed by Thady, Bishop of Killaloe, in 1461. Henry VIII granted the abbey to the Baron of Ibrickan in 1543 and the Earls of Thomond were confirmed as owners in 1620 and 1661. The Augustinians remained in the abbey until 1650. By 1703 the abbey was a ruin, but there was a good "thatched house, an orchard and 2 or 3 cabins nearby", according to Moland's survey.

Clare Abbey 1862 by Rev. John Louis Petit

Courtesy of Pat & Kitty Quinn

Killone Abbey

The Clare Roots Society

Clare Roots Society became aware of the work that had been done at Killone Abbey in cleaning up the cemetery there by the Ballyea Community Group in the latter half of 2008. That work had brought to light many gravestones that had been covered over and the Society decided that it was an opportune time to record the inscriptions on the stones. Volunteers to carry out the work were sought and nine people agreed to take on the task. These were:

Robert Cullen Stephanie Moloney Larry Brennan Nicky Brennan Michael Falvey Donal Fitzpatrick Patrick Killeen Bernie Ryan Eric Shaw

A map showing the approximate location of each grave was drawn up and it showed that there were over 300 graves to be recorded and photographed.

Many fine examples of stone-cutting were found particularly on the recumbent tombstones, with ornate decoration and lettering. The fact that these had been covered over by brambles and scrub helped to preserve the lettering. Even so, some of the letters were difficult to decipher and some unusual surnames were discovered. That work has now been completed and it is hoped that the findings will be of interest to the local community and to genealogists locally and much further afield. We are aware that there are further recumbent tombstones not yet uncovered, particularly in that narrow part of the graveyard that lies to the south of the Abbey. These and any other additions or corrections will be made to the record which is viewed as an ongoing exercise.

Clare Roots Society wishes to record its gratitude to those volunteers who undertook the work and to encourage the Ballyea Group in further works to enhance the beauty and tranquillity of Killone Abbey.

KILLONE CONVENT: The convent of Cill Eoin or the convent of St. John's Church, was the first convent of Augustinian nuns in County Clare. The Annals of Inisfallen, 1259-1260, mention the death of "Slaney, O Bryan's daughter, Abbess of Kill Eoin, chief in devotion, almes-deedes and hospitality of all women in Munster." Another abbess, Dubcollaithig Breyn, died in 1350. In 1584 the convent was vested in the Crown. One legend relates how Honora O'Brien became a nun in Killone but ran off with Sir Roger O'Shaughnessy of Gort and presented him with a son and daughter before getting the Pope's dispensation for their marriage. It is mentioned in the Visitation of Killaloe in 1617 as the property of Baron Inchiquin. It was last occupied at the end of the sixteenth century. The east window is its most interesting feature, being double with two semi- circular headed lights lined with smooth stonework.

Killow Graveyard, Clarecastle: By Frank Barry

GPS ref. pt 524920N 0856077W

Killow/Cill Lua Local spelling Killoo also spelled Killoe. The settlement of Cill Lua is reputed to have been founded by St Lua a grandson of a 5th century King of Thomond and is one of the oldest Churches in the Diocese of Killaloe. The Church measures 37ft 9inches by 19ft 4inches. Joe Power’s History of Clarecastle (p 21) states that Killow belonged to the Deanery of Tradaree up to the 17th century and must have been incorporated into Clareabbey during penal times. Hilary Gilmore’s research states: ‘In the town land of Killow there is an ancient Church and Graveyard. There is no definite information available regarding the Church. It is probable that a Monastery was founded here about the middle of the 7th century AD by St Molua or Lugad of Killaloe. It seems to have survived the Viking wars and it became a Parish in its own right following the 12th century reorganisation of the Irish Church. The first record we have regarding this Church is the Papal taxation of 1302 where it is listed as a Parish with a valuation of 3 marks. It was united with Clareabbey later on. In the years following the Reformation many Churches were taken over and used by Ministers of the new Protestant religion. Bishop Rider, Protestant Bishop of Killaloe, reported in 1615 on the conditions of Churches in the Diocese His comments on Killow were “Church and Chancel down”. It seems therefore that Killow Church was not used for public worship after that. T.J. Westropp in his Churches of Co Clare (1900) wrote “Killue – Clareabbey Parish; A small Church 37ft 9ins by 19ft 4ins. East window has a slightly pointed head and is chamfered; the splay is rudely built and other features defaced. Founder Lugad perhaps Molua. Killuga 1302 then a separate Parish. Monuments Stamer 1766 (ref P.M.D. III (1897) page 392).

The Graveyard is well maintained by an active local group. The overhanging ivy which threatened to topple the church gables has been removed to reveal the rough cut limestone walls, which most likely was quarried in the locality. Little evidence of this quarrying exists now as local limestone was used in the building of the M7 motorway which removed 100 acres of beautiful Burren style landscape from the maps.

On examining the current state of the Graveyard Hilary states the following: ‘Today the church is covered with ivy and the structure indicates that there may have been a window in the south side, although it is in a bad state of ruin. The south door which is lintelled on the inside is in a delicate state. Ivy was growing over the Stamer monument and thanks to some hard work by locals some of it has been removed revealing details of the carvings on the monument. The Church contains many other Burials dating from 1752 to 1931. The 1752 burial is the oldest visible record within the Church and Churchyard. It records the death of Dan McInerheny who died on the 3rd day of February 1752 aged 50 years. The Stamer monument is on the right hand side of the east window while James Aheron (erected by Darby) and his parents are buried below the ambry on the left hand side. The altar would have been below the east window. There is an old belief which goes as follows “The nearer one is buried to the altar, the greater chance one has of going to heaven”. Was that the reason for the Stamer and Aheron burial positions? Niall McCabe in whose property the graveyard is situated recalls his father Tom telling him of the tradition on a funeral day of the coffin pallbearers shouldering the coffin and resting it on a flat stone, possibly a Mass Rock in penal times which is situated in front of the Lynch vault. This stone was regarded as having healing powers and the belief was that the corpse left this world for a better life in heaven with all the pains and worries of this life removed.

Old Clare Hill Cemetery

The Clare Roots Society: In its ongoing activity of recording gravestone inscriptions in Clare, the Society undertook the work in Old Clare Hill Cemetery, Clarecastle in the Summer of 2009. A group of volunteers came forward:

Larry Brennan, Nicky Brennan Michael Falvey, Eric & Breda Shaw Frank & Kathleen Barry, Olive Paradis

A map showing the approximate location of each grave was drawn up and it showed that there were over 170 graves to be recorded and photographed. There is no evidence that a Church or Monastery ever existed at Clare Hill but in the 1940s a holy-water fount was discovered buried in the ground there. The gravestones date from the 1740s. This cemetery is very well maintained and only one broken headstone was noted. It is hoped that this stone can be repaired. Many fine examples of stone- cutting were found particularly on the recumbent tombstones, with ornate decoration and lettering. Most of the stones were of local limestone and over the years, this stone has been attacked by white lichen. This made some of the letters difficult to decipher and some unusual surnames were discovered. Scattered all over the cemetery are about 65 rough stones marking the graves of deceased persons. Perhaps locals might come forward with some of the family names attached to those markers. About a dozen grave-stone were found of English soldiers or their families who had died while stationed at the Barracks in Clarecastle in the mid-1800s. A number of inscriptions appear to refer to seamen who died as their ships were in the Port of Clare and who found a last resting place in Clare Hill. During the cholera outbreak in June and July 1832, about 100 people died and are buried in the lower part of the cemetery in unmarked graves. But there are a number of named gravestones of further victims of that cholera epidemic, primarily that of Fr. O’Brien and of Surgeon James Read of the 68th Regiment Light Infantry.

Parish Cillíns

AA Cillín was the designated resting place for stillborn and unbaptised children and other members of society who were not allowed to be buried in consecrated ground from early Christian times to the 1940s or 1950s. Numerous such burial grounds, known as Children's Burial Grounds, Cillíní, Cillíns or Kyles are recorded on the Ordnance Survey maps, particularly in the west of Ireland. Frequently the locations chosen were abandoned Early Christian church sites or ringforts, but children were also buried in such places as haggards and fields, boundary fences, cross-roads, under lone bushes, in cliff-clefts, on the sea-shore or outside a graveyard wall. Those sites which are not associated with an older monument are usually marked now by little more than an area of uncultivated stony ground, often raised above the general surroundings. Within the burial grounds, the individual graves may be marked by a low mound or by an unmarked field stone. In a parish with five cemeteries, there is limited evidence of Cillíns in Clarecastle /Ballyea. One exists in Lismulbreeda and it is rumoured that unbaptised infants were buried in the large ring-fort at Ballaghafadda West although there are no grave-markings there. Another Cillín is marked on the older maps of Killerk East. Cillíns are often shown on old maps as “children’s and strangers burial ground”. One can find evidence of sailors and soldiers being buried in Old Clare Hill as well as a ship’s carpenter in Clare Abbey.

Cillín at Lismulbreeda

The Cillín at Lismulbreeda is shown on early maps as “children’s burial ground”, measuring 33 feet by 65 feet. It was almost lost in land reclamation but local knowledge saved it. The Cillín has been cleared of brambles and scrub recently by a local group and from the large amount of stones marking graves, there must be a considerable number of burials in the mound. The stones may have come from an ancient building on the site. P. J. Ronan of Lismulbreeda recalls the last burial of a child there in 1938 and says that there was a story of a tramp being buried there during the Famine. The 1937 Schools Manuscripts of the Folklore Collection for Co. Clare tells the story “there is a Cill in Michael King’s place in Lismulbreeda. There is a bush growing there and local tradition has it that a man was buried here in the bad times with only a wisp of hay to cover him, and that the bush grew over his grave”. The Ronan family say that a much smaller Cillín may exist in a field a short distance away to the west.

The ring-fort at Ballaghafadda is large and made from stone and earth. It measures 260 feet by 130 feet. There are rough stones scattered around part of the mound in the centre of the ring but it is impossible to know if these mark burials or if they are simply from the ring itself. There is some evidence of an ancient road bounded on both sides by dry stonewalls giving access to the numerous forts which were the farmsteads of the era in this townland. This road is dated to c. 900 AD.

Ballaghafadda West Ring-fort

Children’s Burial Ground at Killerk East. GPS pt. 524644N 90252W

A Cillín is shown on a 1922 map of Killerk. For some reason, it was not recorded on the Ordnance Map of 1842. Resulting from research for this publication, the location of the Cillín was “rediscovered” and an enthusiastic group of local parishioners has cleared the site of undergrowth. It measures 65 feet by 130 feet, and the area is strewn with large rough stone grave markers and small cairns of stones. It is positioned beside a stream and the map also shows a well in the same place.

During the cleanup, a small oblong stone was found under a thorn tree, with an inscription:

IHS The last two lines of the script are John Coffey De difficult to read and will require parted Augt 9th further study. 1751

My parents Dr Ls

no more ~

??????? but gone to Jesus

Killerk Holy Well

The date of 1751 ranks the stone among some of the earlier known burials in the Parish and helps to date the Cillín. The 1937 Schools Manuscripts of the Folklore Collection for Co. Clare adds wonderfully to our knowledge of the graveyard. John James Casey of Killerk tells the student, Nora Casey, that “in Killerk there are only ordinary stones marking the names of the unbaptised. Owing to age some of these tombstones are moss-covered and consequently the names are barely legible”. This seems to indicate that there were other stones there with inscriptions on them. He also states that “the Cill …is where unbaptised children were and are still buried”, implying that the practice was still current in 1937. Regarding the well, John James Casey says that “Killerk Blessed Well in Mr. Neylon’s land is surrounded by a graveyard … and is over-shadowed by a great oak tree. The water in this well has power to cure sore eyes and there is moss growing on stones around the Well, which if rubbed to sore eyes is supposed to cure them”. May O’Neill of Killerk when talking to the student, Willie Neylon, in May 1938, calls the well “St. Erk’s Well”. The great oak tree has fallen, and is lying on the ground. It measures 106 inches in circumference. The print of the oak can be seen in the bark of a large ash tree that had grown up beside it. On Saturday, 13 August 2011, the parish group found the well. It is lined with stones and a little wall of stones surrounded the well. The area may be restored in time and access to the place made easier.

Mrs. O’Neill (nee Kelly) and her sister, the late Maisie Moloney remember being told by their mother to pray for a number of unbaptised children that were alleged to have been buried in the Grove near the cliff at the foot of their parent’s field on Islandavanna. No marker exists there. A small Cillín is reported to exist in Newhall and also one in Kilglassy.

Oral tradition regarding Cillíns applies mainly to the west of the Parish. It is curious that no recording of such burial grounds exist for the Clare Castle area. This publication may revive memories of these burial grounds. The Parish Cillíns are sacred places with a sad history. With the cooperation of the landowners on whose lands they lie, they should be signposted and maintained in honour of the dead of the Parish that lie within them.

Killone Abbey in 1888

Extract from: Ireland under Coercion (2nd ed.) (1 of 2) (1888) / Hurlbert, William Henry, 1827-1895

In the afternoon we took a delightful walk to Killone Abbey, a pile of monastic ruins on a lovely site near a very picturesque lake. The ruins have been used as a quarry by all the country, and are now by no means extensive. But the precincts are used as a graveyard, not only by the people of Ennis, but by the farmers and villagers for many miles around.

While we wandered amid the ruins we came suddenly upon a woman wearing a long Irish cloak, and accompanied by two well-dressed men. One of the men started upon catching sight of Colonel Turner, who was of our party, grew quite red for a moment, and then very civilly exchanged salutations with him. The party walked quietly away on a lower road leading to Ennis. When they had gone Colonel Turner told us that the man who had spoken to him was a local Nationalist of repute and influence in Ennis. "He would never have ventured to be civil to me in the town," he said. A discussion arose as to the probable object of the party in visiting these ruins. A gentleman who was with us half-laughingly suggested that they might have been putting away dynamite bombs for an attack on Edenvale. Colonel Turner's more practical and probable theory was that they were looking about for a site for the grave of the Fenian veteran, Stephen J. Meany, who died in America not long ago. He was a native, I believe, of Ennis, and his remains are now on their way across the Atlantic for interment in his birth-place. "Would a processional funeral be allowed for him?" I asked. Colonel Turner could see no reason why it should not be.

Near the ruins of Killone is a curious ancient shrine of St. John, beside a spring known as the Holy Well. All about the rude little altar in the open air simple votive offerings were displayed, and Mrs. Stacpoole tells me pilgrims come here from Galway and Connemara to climb the hill upon their knees, and drink of the water. Last year for the first time within the memory of man the well went dry. Such was the distress caused in Ennis by this news, that on the eve of St. John certain pious persons came out from the town, drew water from the lake, and poured it into the well!

Clare Castle & Ballyea Parish Priests Graves

Fr. Patrick O’Gorman He entered Maynooth in 1819 and was ordained in 1824 or 1825. He served as Parish Priest in Corofin from 1831 to 1834 and was Parish Priest in Clare Castle from 1834 until his death in 1847. The Limerick Reporter of 10 August 1847 states: Death of the Revd. Mr. {Patrick} O’Gorman, P.P. Clare. The demise of this inestimable gentleman, in his 48th year, which took place on Saturday 7 August, of fever, is another proof of the ravages made amongst our people by that malignant disease, so prevalent amongst all classes, and of the devotedness with which the Catholic pastors are discharging their sacred duties……

Fr, O’Gorman was buried in front of the Altar in Clare Castle Church.

I.H.S

The Reverend Patrick O’Gorman

P.P. of Clareabbey and Killone

Died August 6th, 1847

His remains lie underneath

May he rest in peace

Amen

Fr. Cornelius O’Gorman He was Parish Priest of Clare Castle from 1847, when he replaced his brother, Patrick, died 25 November 1853 in his 47th year. He entered Maynooth in 1826 and was ordained in 1831. He served as curate in Quin, Dysart and Kilmacduane.

I.H.S.

Sacred to the memory of

The Revd. Cornelius O’Gorman

P.P. of Clareabbey and

Killone, called from this

Life to a better world. He

Resigned his soul into the

Hands of his creator on the

15th, December 1853

Aged 47 years

May he rest in peace

Amen

Fr. O’Gorman was buried in front of the Altar in Clare Castle Church

Fr. Lawrence Hannan Fr. Hannan was a native of Killua, Newmarket-on-Fergus. He studied at Maynooth and was ordained on 1 November 1872. He died at his residence in Clare Castle, of an attack of fever in the 24th year of his age and first of his priesthood.

(note: his name is also given in other sources as Fr. Laurence Hannon)

May the Lord have mercy

On the soul of

Fr. Lawrence Hannan C. C.

Clarecastle

Who died on 5th October

1873

Aged 24 years

R.I.P.

Fr. Hannan was buried in the main isle of the Church.

Mortimer Hartney A native of Tulla, he studied in the Irish College, Paris and was ordained in 1839. He served as a curate in Quin, Crusheen, Kilkee, Corofin and Clondegad before becoming Parish Priest in Ogonnelloe in 1862. He came to Clare Castle in 1869. Fr. Hartney died on 17 April 1884 was buried in front of the Altar in Clare Castle Church

I.H.S.

Rev. M. Hartney, P.P.

Died 17th April

1884

Requiescat in pace

Canon Patrick Crowe He studied at Maynooth and was ordained in Nenagh on 19 March 1854. He was a curate in Toomevara and Roscrea before being appointed Parish Priest of Killimer in 1875. From 1884 to 1892 he was in Clonlara. He was appointed Parish Priest in Clare Castle in 1893 and died on 1 July 1897. He was buried in front of the Altar in Clare Castle Church.

In Memoriam

V.P. Crowe P.P. Clarecastle. Died July 1st. 1897 R.I.P.

The actual graves of the above priests are no longer visible in Clare Castle Church. A brass plaque records the burials.

Notes made by Loyola Collins as secretary to the Church Development Committee of 1985

Patrick Bourke was a native of Aughboy, Clonlara and was born there in 1858. He was educated in the local school and then in the old college in Ennis. He went to Maynooth in 1876 and was ordained in 1882. On the opening of the new St. Flannan’s College, he was appointed a Professor there. Fifteen years later he was appointed President of the College. During his time there, he carried out many improvements and was responsible for the erection of the fine gates and surrounding walls, as well as the Science Hall and laboratory. Fr. Bourke was to be parish priest in Clare Castle for 21 years. He had a deep interest in local archaeology and was an authority on local place names and traditions. Canon Bourke died in a Dublin nursing home on 20 May 1928. His remains were brought by train to Clare Castle Station and a guard of honour of the Men’s Confraternity escorted the hearse from the station to the Church. He was buried in the Church grounds just a short distance from the front door of the Church

buried in Clare Castle Chapel grounds (1)

Plaque in Ballyea Chapel

Fr. McGrath was a native of Newmarket-on-Fergus. He was educated in the local school, St. Flannan’s College and Maynooth and was ordained in 1900. His first Mission was in Glasgow and he then served as curate in Killanena, Ruan, Roscrea and Clare Castle. In his youth he was a noted athlete. He is remembered for installing a Christmas Crib for the first time in the Church. Fr. McGrath was laid to rest in the Church grounds beside his parish priest, Canon Bourke with whom he had served for 17 years.

buried in Clare Castle Chapel grounds (2)

Canon James Monahan Pray for the repose of the soul of | V. Rev. James Monahan Parish Priest | of Clare Abbey & Killone 1928 – 1945 \ who died May 22 1947 aged 87 years | R.I.P.

James Monahan was a native of Kilnamona. As a curate he ministered in Lissycasey and Cloughjordan. He was later appointed as parish priest to Crusheen. On the death of Canon Bourke he was transferred to Clare Castle as parish priest. Fr. Monahan was appointed guardian of the McDonagh family, of which the 1916 leader Thomas McDonagh was a member. A staunch Nationalist all his life, Fr. Monahan was a supporter of the Irish Parliamentary Party under the leadership of John Redmond. He was instrumental in getting many estates vested in the tenants. Canon Monahan spoke at several election meetings on behalf of the “United Irish Party” and was also on the platform when General O’Duffy visited Ennis in 1934.

buried in Clare Castle Chapel grounds (3)

Canon Monahan (on right) & his nephew Fr. Monahan

Presented by Canon Monahan to Margaret & Frank Power, Main Street (courtesy Francis Power)

Michael Madden was born in Rosemary Square, Roscrea in 1889. He attended St. Flannan’s College and was ordained at Maynooth in 1914. He served on the English Mission and then as curate in Knockerra, Carrigaholt, Kyle and Knock, Borrisokane and Kilmihil. He was appointed administrator of the parish of Ennis and finally became parish priest of Clare Castle and Ballyea in 1940 until his death in 1952. Fr. Madden became a canon of the Killaloe Diocesan Chapter. He is fondly remembered as a great Churchman and social worker. His work can be seen in many of the housing and other works that he was involved in during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

buried in Clare Castle Chapel grounds (4)

A native of Feakle, he was educated in the local school, St. Flannan’s College and Maynooth. He was ordained in Ennis Cathedral in 1935 by Bishop Fogarty. He served as curate in Scariff, Inagh, Quin, Kilrush and Cross before being appointed parish priest in Clare Castle. In his youth Fr. Loughnane won a county championship medal with his native Feakle and lined out with the Clare senior team during the late 1920s. He was a noted huntsman and rode with the Galway Blazers for many years.

buried in Clare Castle Chapel grounds (5)

Fr. Desmond McMahon Pray for | Rev. Fr. Desmond McMahon | ordained Priest 1958 | died 1st August 2004 | May the Lord have mercy on his soul

Fr. McMahon was a native of Shinrone, Co. Offaly. He was educated at St. Flannan’s College and studied for the priesthood at St. Patrick’s College, Carlow. He was ordained to the priesthood in Mount St. Joseph’s Monastery, Roscrea in January 1958. Fr. McMahon served as a curate in Whitechurch, Cardiff, Cranny, Cloughjordan, Broadford. His final parish was Clare Castle where he served from 1986 to 2004.

buried in Clare Castle Chapel grounds (6)

6 5 4 3 2 1

Buried in Killone Abbey Cemetery

Cuoney James 8 May 241 Here Under Lies the I Ashes of the revrnd I James Cuoney I ????est of Ennis I 1766 dyed the 8 day of I May 1766 Aged 66 (possibly 68?) I Erected by his I dear beloved bro I Thomas Cuoney

Fr. James McInerney said to be buried in Killone Abbey Cemetery

Very Rev. James McInerney was Parish Priest in 1819. He was forced to step aside from that role in 1830 and to resign in 1835. The incident is still remembered in folk-lore as the tale of the priest’s stole. The Schools Manuscripts of the Folklore Collection of 1937 contains a fine story of the stole written by Nancy Costello. She says that Fr. McInerney had been falsely accused of some wrong. There was an attempt to evict him from his house and “he threw his stole on the rafters of the house and declared that it would remain hanging there until his innocence was proved…… There are people living here whose grandparents remember seeing the stole on the rafters”.

The late Mary Moroney told me the story of the Priest’s Stole in August 2002. Standing at the door of her house in Claremount, she pointed south east across Quinn’s land to a structure covered in ivy. She said that that was the house in the story. Mr. Jimmo Quinn became Master of the Clare Hunt in 1937 after the death of Captain Brady-Browne. He needed a den to house the hounds. The priest’s house, then in ruin, was a suitable location but Mr. Quinn knowing the story, was somewhat wary and he had it blessed by Bishop Fogarty to whom Mrs. Quinn was related. He then used the single-story building that had originally been thatched, as a den to house the hounds for the Clare Hunt. Only some stones of the chimney- breast of the house can be seen today. The roadway to the house ran out beside Bernard Considine’s house and is still visible. Mary, who was blessed with a great memory, was in fact born within a short distance of the priest’s house.

Buried in Old Clare Hill Cemetery

A cholera epidemic afflicted Clare Castle in the summer of 1832. In the space of seven weeks more than 100 people died of the disease. With little or no medical aid for those that were affected, their only consolation was spiritual assistance. Fr. David O’Brien, the local curate won the admiration of the people for his selfless service to the poor of the village. Fr. O’Brien paid the ultimate price when he became victim to the disease. In 1865 the Clare Castle Young Men’s Society and parishioners erected a monument to his memory.

Fr. Joseph Hayes Fr. Hayes was born in Clare Castle in 1930. In the early 1950s he left Ireland to enter the teaching profession in Wallington, Surrey where he taught Maths and English for many years. In the late 1970s he decided to become a priest. After brief periods in Florida and England, he served in Clooneyquin in the diocese of Elphin and later as curate in Clare Castle.

Canon Michael Hogan He was born in 1901, studied at Maynooth and was ordained in 1927. He served as curate in Ballynacally. From 1929 to 1933 he acted as Diocesan Inspector. He then served as curate in Bodyke, Clare Castle, Newmarket- on-Fergus, Nenagh and Ennis. From Administrator in Ennis he was appointed parish priest of Kilmihil in January 1950 and was transferred to be parish priest of Clare Castle on the death of Canon Madden. Canon Hogan was later transferred to Nenagh and died there on 5 November 1970. He is buried in the grounds of Nenagh Church.

Buried in Ballyea Church

Fr. Michael O’Connor retired parish priest of Clare Castle, died on 27 January 1871. Retired owing to ill health, he died in Lahinch, where he lived with his sister Mrs. Barrett. He was in the 65th year of his age and the 40th of his sacred ministry. He was buried in Ballyea Church, which had been erected through his exertions. For some reason his successor as parish priest, Mortimer Hartney, objected to his burial in Ballyea; when the parishioners insisted he stopped the funeral passing through Clare Castle. He also served as curate in Toomevarra, Scarriff and Roscrea and as parish priest in Kyle and Knock. He visited the USA to collect funds for Ballyea Church. Father O’Connor was prominent in the “Tenant League” of the 1850s. Like the Land League, it sought to improve the condition of the tenant farmers. Fr. O’Connor chaired a meeting outside the Chapel gates at Clare Castle in 1856 at which he denounced rack-renting and evicting landlords in the parish.

Old Clarehill Cemetery, Clarecastle: Gravestones of English Soldiers

Sacred to the memory of Barrack Seg. Josia Proctor of Clare Castle Late Seg in HM 3rd DC who departed this life 26th Dec 1841 aged 61 years. This tablet was erected by his widow Jemma Proctor in remembrance to an exceptional father and a tender husband I know that my Redeemer liveth ( Job CX1XV 25) Teresa, search for photo and put link here: call link Grave 26

Sacred to the memory of Samuel Simmons of the 63rd West Suffolk Reg who departed this life the 15th day of March 1851 aged 21 years This tomb was erected by the Officers, Non-Commissioned soldiers and Privates of the Company as a tribute to their esteem and respect Grave 80

Sacred to the memory of Private John Ponner of the Light Company 63rd Reg. of Foot who departed this life 18th March 1851 aged 25 years 1 months Grave 83

In Loving Memory of Henry Richards of St. Ishmaels Carmarthenshire Lance Corporal 2 B Connaught Rangers born 27 Jan 1858 died| 27 Mar 1885 Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what day may bring forth Prov XXV11 Grave 86

Sacred to the mem of Mary Ann daughter of Quarter Mas ter Serg. Currie 68 Light Infantry who died June 2nd 1832 aged 6 months Grave 87

Within this tomb Within this tomb lies Michael Noon A Longford Grenadier to his Colonel's Grief without relief his body lieth here Renovated by the Light Regt. July 1851 Grave 98

In Memory of Willm & Anne Children of George Calladine Serg 19th Regt & Anne his wife Wm died 13th Jan 1829 aged 2 yrs 4 months Anne died 15th Jan 1829 Aged 8 months Grave 99

Grave of Innocence, surely here The sweetest bloom of beauty is, Oh ! may I sleep in couch as fair, And with a hope as bright as this. to the memory of Marian wife of George Macbeath, Esq Quarter Master 68th Lt Infantry who departed this life 13th June 1832 aged 58 Grave 117

In memory of Eliza Sim wife of Captain John Boyd of the 91st and late of the 81st Regiment who died at Clare Castle 22nd day of Septr 1836 aged 39 years [stone badly broken] Grave 137

Sacred to the memory of James Read Esq., late Surgeon of his Majesty's 68th Regt. Lt. Infantry who died at Clare June 11th 1832 | aged 46 On having fallen victim to the then prevailing epidemic whilst in the zealous performance of his professional duties. This stone was erected by his brother William Read, 68th Light Infantry Grave 48A

Sacred to the memory of Samuel Searle son of Quarter Master Serg Searle of the 70th Reg. who departed this life on the 17th of Feb 1859 aged 11 months Yes thou flee and saints welcome this infant spirit soars on angel's wings our deep affection should have etc Grave 72A

Sacred to the memory of Gideon? Mahoney A Private in the 65th Regt who departed this life on the 16th day of April 1831 aged 25 years This stone is erected to the memory of the deceased by the Officers Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates of No. 5 Company to which he belonged as a tribute of their esteem & respect Grave 80A

Sacred to the memory of Private Robert Pike who departed this life 31st March 1851 Erected as a tribute by the officers ???stoned officers of the Light Company Grave 91A

A Tale of Old Clare Hill

Gravestone No. 99 – Calladine – Old Clare Hill Cemetery

In its ongoing activity of recording gravestone inscriptions in County Clare, Clare Roots Society undertook this work in Old Clare Hill Cemetery, Clarecastle in the summer of 2009. Based on the experiences of the Society in undertaking similar work in Killone & Clare Abbey, an agreed template for recording the inscriptions was decided upon and work commenced. A map showing the approximate location of each grave was drawn up showing that there were over 170 graves to be recorded and photographed. There is no evidence that a church or monastery ever existed at Clare Hill but in the 1940s a holy-water fount was discovered buried in the ground there. The gravestones date from the 1740s.

Clare Hill cemetery is very well maintained and many fine examples of stone-cutting were found particularly on the recumbent tombstones, with ornate decoration and lettering. Most of the stones were of local limestone and over the years, this stone has been attacked by white lichen. This made some of the letters difficult to decipher. Some unusual surnames were discovered. About a dozen grave-stone were found of English soldiers or their families who had died while stationed at the barracks in Clarecastle in the mid-1800s. A number of inscriptions appear to refer to seamen who died as their ships were in the Port of Clare and who found a last resting place in Clare Hill. During the cholera outbreak in June and July 1832, about 100 people died and are buried in the lower part of the cemetery in unmarked graves. There are a number of named gravestones of further victims of that cholera epidemic, primarily that of Fr. O’Brien and of Surgeon James Read of the 68th Regiment Light Infantry. This older part of the burial-grounds at Clare Hill records the history of the village over the past

250 years and it is interesting to research the records and stories behind the aging tombstones. We are fortunate to have one such record in the diary of Colour-Sergeant George Calladine, 19th Foot, 1793- 1837. George Calladine was born in Wymeswold, Leicester, the son of a gardener. He joined the Derbyshire Militia in 1810 and progressed to the 19th Foot. His regiment was posted to Ceylon in 1814 where they assisted in the suppression of a revolt. Returning to England, the regiment was posted to Ireland in 1821. Calladine brought his wife and children with him and he was stationed in barracks in the south of the country. Calladine’s diary records his arrival in Clarecastle:

We arrived at Clare Castle on the 4th November, 1828 and relieved the 15th Depôt, sending detachments out to Kilrush, Scattery Island, and other small detachments down about a point of land called Loop Head, at the extreme west of the country. The village of Clare is a poor, miserable dirty place situated on the river Fergus, about one mile from Ennis. The barracks are on the opposite side of the river from Clare, and about the worst barracks and the worst situated of any that I have been stationed at in Ireland.The barracks, such as they are, are surrounded by an old wall which at one time enclosed a castle of the noted Brien Borhoe, the last King of Munster. At this time there were no remains of the castle left except a round tower at the entrance gate, and which was occupied by the barrack-serjeant, Joseph Modgeley, a curious character, who once belonged to the Blind Half Hundred (50th Regiment).The castle and property round belongs to the O’Brien family, who, I suppose, are descendants of the great Brien Borhoe.

The hospital was about as good a building as there was in the barracks, and we were very comfortably situated therein, and very happy with my family at Christmas and New Year’s holydays, having my two little children, Billy and Ann; but the measles soon made their appearance among the children of the depôt, and it pleased God to deprive us of both our children, Billy dying on the 13th January and Ann on the 15th. We buried them in one grave and on one day, the 16th January, and erected a small tomb over them with the following verse on it, which was the only tribute of love we could pay to them. But it is a great consolation to think they are now two little angels in heaven. Billy was two years and four months old and Ann only eight months.

As part of the exercise of recording the inscriptions on the gravestones, the Calladine stone was identified and photographed. The lettering is badly affected by the lichen but with an effort, the inscription can be read.

In Memory of Willm & Anne

Children of George Calladine Serg 19th

Regt & Anne his wife

Wm died 13th Jan 1829

aged 2 yrs 4 months

Anne died 15th Jan 1829

Aged 8 months

Grave of Innocence, surely here The sweetest bloom of beauty is, Oh ! may I sleep in couch as fair, And with a hope as bright as this.

[The quotation is taken from a religious poem entitled “Grave of a Christian” by James Edmeston.]

The diary goes on to say:

During our stay at Clare Castle the duty was very severe on the depôt, as the men seldom got above two nights in bed, and perhaps on picquet one of them, and having to find the jail guard for Ennis. As the guard mounted after dinner, it was generally dark before the old guard arrived at the barracks. We were all confined to quarters after retreat beating, so taking all things into consideration it was the worst place the depôt ever lay at.

We lost fourteen or fifteen children during our stay at Clare, having found when too late that the disease had been left in the bedding by the 15th Depôt, and they also had lost a number of children. After the loss of ours my wife took much to fretting, and I was obliged to get her out walking through the country when the days got longer and the weather fine. During our excursions we visited several gentlemen’s seats, at least they should have been such, but they were mostly unoccupied, Buncraig and Barntic being among the number.

Calladine states that an outbreak of measles was the cause of death of his children and that a total of fourteen or fifteen children died in that outbreak in January 1829. Children of the previous regiment had also died from the measles. No record of other graves relating to the event was found.

Calladine and his regiment were moved from Clarecastle on 17 March 1829 to Nenagh. He and his wife had two further children while stationed in Nenagh but neither infant survived longer than eight months. Of the 13 children born to the couple, eleven died in infancy. George Calladine died in 1876 aged 83. His wife had predeceased him by thirty years.

Calladine’s diary gives an insight in to the life of a soldier in Ireland in the early years of the nineteenth century. In particular, it gives a personal and realistic perspective on life in Clare Castle barracks. His view may be influenced by the tragic death of his children from the unhygienic conditions in the barracks but is probably an accurate description of the conditions that prevailed at the time in the Barracks and in the village of Clare.

The Cholera Outbreaks of 1832 and 1849

In the year 1832, a disease called “Asiatic Cholera” arrived in Ireland for the first time. It began in India in August 1817, spreading throughout the sub-continent. It reached Moscow in 1830 and continued westward through France, Belgium, Holland, England and then Dublin. Cholera is a tiny microorganism that usually enters the body through the mouth. The most common source of infection is water contaminated by the excreta of another cholera sufferer. It kills by dehydration, and it kills rapidly, usually in three or four days, but sometimes within a few hours. Medical knowledge of the disease was extremely limited at the time. The doctors believed that cholera travelled in a fog, which they called a “miasma” and so recommendations including ventilations of hospitals and homes and the burning of tar and camphor to clear the air. Other remedies included bloodletting, purging, emetics, stimulants, injection of warm water in to the veins, calomel mixed with opium or laudanum. A simple infusion of water and saline would have stopped the dehydrating and ultimately saved the lives of those infected by the disease. The Barracks was evacuated and the soldiers were housed in tents in a field on the Limerick that is still remembered as The Camp Field. Because of the need to keep the tents on high ground and to avoid overcrowding, there was a need to expand this camp in to lands of the Glebe but the Rev. Young refused to give permission. Between 9 June and 23 July 1832, the disease took a very heavy toll in the parish of Clare Abbey, mainly in the village. There were 274 cases of cholera and 103 deaths were recorded. It is believed that the majority of the victims were buried in the lower part of the cemetery in Old Clare Hill where they lie in unmarked graves. Some of the victim’s names are recorded on gravestones as shown on page 37.

During the Famine, a further outbreak of cholera hit Clare Castle on 28 March 1849. Between that date and 23 April, a total of 46 cases were reported. At least 17 people died including a man namd P. Corbett and a Miss Roughan. The victims were probably buried in a mass grave in the lower part of Old Care Hill cemetery. In July 1958, a human skeleton was found during excavations for the sewerage system in the Quay Road. The discovery was made beside the footpath on the right of the road facing the quay. Across the road was a hospital during the time of the Famine. Today the building is a series of eight houses. The skeleton was deemed to be that of an elderly person and was reinterred in Old Clare Hill Cemetery. The recorded deaths from the cholera outbreak of 1832 refer mainly to the people of the village and the Barracks. But Cholera Hill in Killerk would indicate that people outside of these areas were affected by an outbreak of the disease in some period. In the 1937 Schools Manuscripts of the Folklore Collection for Co. Clare, Willie Neylon of Killerk writing on the Famine “ there was a street of houses on the road I come to school and they all died of Cholera”.

Grave 87

Grave 117

Grave 48A

Extracts from Old Clare Hill Graveyard, Clare Castle as transcribed by Clare Roots Society

Stacpoole of Edenvale

The Stacpooles were a county Limerick Catholic family. Clement Stacpoole was transplanted to county Clare in 1651. William Stacpoole, his second son, acquired a lease of Annagh, parish of Kilmurry, barony of Ibrickan, from the Earl of Thomond and his branch of the family settled there. He became a Protestant in the early 18th century. In 1777 his grandson William Stacpoole purchased Eden Vale from Mr Justice Patterson for £800 and an annual rent of £100. It remained in Stacpoole possession until 1926. Although the Stacpooles lived at Eden Vale, most of their estate was in the barony of Ibrickan in West Clare. In the 1870s Richard Stacpoole of Eden Vale owned 7,381 acres and was agent for over 22,000 acres in counties Clare and Carlow. His son, Richard John Stacpoole, was the last to reside at Eden Vale. The house was sold in 1926 to Clare County Council for use as sanatorium for £9,500 and the Stacpooles bought a property near Cheltenham. In 1986 Eden Vale was sold by the Mid Western Health Board and is now in private hands.

Richard Stacpoole & his wife Alice with the Clare Harriers.

Richard Stacpoole, D.L., J.P., of Edenvale, Co. Clare, High Sheriff of Co. Clare in 1864, a solicitor who practiced in Dublin, Master, Clare Harriers, b. 19 Aug 1828, educated at Worcester and Clifton and then in Paris, married on 19 Aug 1868 at St. Anne’s, Dublin, Alice Julia, youngest daughter of John Westropp, J.P., of Attyflin, Co. Limerick. He died on 16 June 1891, she died on 14 Jul 1907 and they were both buried at Edenvale Glen in a private cemetery in the grounds of Edenvale House. Richard Stacpoole won the Liverpool Handicap in 1878, 1879 and 1880 with his horse “Turco”. The horse is reputed to be buried in the Glen.

Other members of the Stacpoole family are interred in Killone Abbey

Stacpoole Window in Edenvale House

Great War Casualties from Clare Castle / Ballyea Parish

Barrett, John Joseph, Ballyea, e, French Foreign Legion, KIA Auberieve, France, 20/4/1917, Croix de Guerre.

Browne, Thomas, Clareabbey, e, Ennis, 8th RMF, 1st, 27/7/16. Grave: St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Loos, France

Carroll, Wm., Lance Corporal, 5th Royal Irish Lancers, 2/5/15, Edenvale. Grave: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

Cole, R. Clare Castle Castle, Fireman, Limerick Mercantile Marine*

Considine, Arthur, SS. Keeper, Clare Civilian, Clarecastle. listed on the Tower Hill Memorial in London*

Cusack, Sapper Oliver, 11th Field Coy. Royal Engineers, age 20, DOW, Edmonton Hospital, Clarecastle. Grave: Tottenham Cemetery, UK.

Gleeson, Pte. Thomas, 2nd Bn. RMF, 24/8/16, Clarecastle. Grave: Thiepval Memorial, France

Gordon, Frank, 103rd Field Artillery NM US Army, KIA rescuing another, Croix de Guerre, Clarecastle. Grave: St. Mihiel American Cemetery, Thiaucourt, France

Howe, Daniel, KIA France, Clarecastle. Grave: Villiers-Bretonneaux Militery Cemetery, France

Keane, Pte. Thomas, Conn. Rangers, 23/11/14, Clarecastle. Grave: Le Touret Memorial, France.

Lahiffe, Pte. Michael, 2nd Batt. RMF, 9/5/15, Islandavanna, Tiermaclane. Grave: le Touret Memorial, France.

Murphy, Pte. Joseph, Irish Guards, ex RIC, Clarecastle. Grave:

McCreadie, William, Master, Antrim & Clarecastle, Mercantile Marine*

McMahon, Pte. Michael, 1st Batt. RDF, 20/8/17, Clarecastle. Grave: Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

McMahon, J., SS. Keeper, Mercantile Marine, 10/6/17, Clarecastle. Grave: Tower Hill Memorial, London.*

Maunsell, George, 2nd Lieut., Indian Army Reserve, 23/2/17, Inslandmagrath. Grave: Basra Memorial

(St. Columba’s Church of Ireland, Ennis)

(courtesy of Arthur Considine)

O’Brien, Lieut. D.J., 2nd RMF, 10/11/17, Clarecastle. Grave: Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.

O’Donoghue, Private C., 2nd Bn. RMF, 12/11/14, Clarecastle. Grave: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

Power, John, 10th Royal Dublin Fus., KIA France, 13/11/16, Clarecastle. Grave: Thiepval Memorial, France.

Ryan, Pte. James, 8th Bn. RMF, 28/7/16, Clarecastle. Grave: St. Lawrence Cemetery, Limerick.

Saunders, Pte. Francis, b. Clareabbey, e. Ennis, 19/6/18, RIR. Grave: Nottingham General Cemetery, UK.

Scully, Pte. Michael Scully, b. Tiermaclane, e.Ennis, 1/11/1914, Grave: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.

Notes: b=born, e=enlisted, d=died, DOW=died of wounds, KIA=killed in action.

*SS. Keeper, built by Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Troon in 1906 and owned at the time of her loss by J. Bannatyne & Sons, Limerick. She was a steamer of 572 tons. On 10 June 1917, SS. Keeper, on a voyage from Belfast to Limerick, with a cargo of grain, was sunk by a German submarine, location unclear, with the loss of twelve persons, including four from Clare Castle.

St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Clare Castle

St. Mary’s Church (courtesy of Paddy Murphy)

St. Mary’s Church was built in 1813 to serve the local Protestant families in the area as well as soldiers and their families in Clare Castle Barracks. Following the Great War and the war of Independence, services at the Church were intermittent. The Church was destroyed in a malicious fire on 17 April 1920. It was deliberately set on fire with paraffin oil. A meeting of the Roman Catholic parishioners, at which the parish priest Canon Bourke presided, was held in the National School on the day after the burning and a resolution was passed “to place on record our deep sense of horror at the dastardly deed which resulted in the destruction by fire of the Protestant Church in the village”. Irish Times – 27 April 1920

The Church Baptismal records, Communion plate dating from the 17th century, furniture and wall memorials were lost in the blaze. The marriage records survived for the period 1845 to 1901 and are available.

£1,000 was paid to the Church Commissioners in compensation but it was decided not to rebuild the Church. The walls and tower stood until the early 1960s when they were demolished by order of Clare County Council. This was an unfortunate act as the building could have been restored and put to an alternative use. The only parts that still exist are the gate-piers which form the entrance to the Rectory of St. Columba’s Church in Ennis.

Clare Abbey Communion Cup by permission of Canon Bob Hanna

This fine Communion Cup is held in St. Columba’s Church of Ireland in Ennis. The words “Clare Abbey” are engraved on the Cup and there appears to be no hallmark to date it. Silver experts regard it as of the 19th Century. The engraving indicates that it was in use in St. Mary’s Church, which was located in the Parish of Clare Abbey. The Cup probably survived the fire of 1920 by being held in a bank safe. It is an important artefact of historical significance.

the white oblong on upper left

shows the site of St. Mary’s Church one of the gate-piers original entrance to St. Mary’s

(courtesy of John Enright)

I.R.A. Man’s Memory Honoured

Unveiling Ceremony at Clarecastle

An unveiling ceremony, the first of its kind to be performed in Clarehill Cemetery, Clarecastle, was witnessed there on Sunday,[16 July 1950] when, in the presence of a large crowd of people a beautiful Celtic Cross was unveiled to the memory of the late Tommy Kinnane of the Mid-Clare Brigade, I.R.A.

Erected

Friends and Comrades

In memory of

TOMMY KINNANE

Mid-Clare Brigade I.R.A.

Who died April 28th 1947

And in recognition of devotion

And unselfish service to his country

Go ndeanaid Dia trócaire ar a anam

Previous to the ceremony of unveiling, which was performed by Mr. Bernard Power, the memorial was blessed by the Very Rev. Canon Madden, P.P., Clarecastle, and a decade of the Rosary in Irish was recited by Mr. Willie Hanly. After the ceremony, three volleys were fired over the grave and the “Last Post” was sounded.

Mr. Miko Murphy, who presided, said that he had known the late Tommy Kinnane from his youth, they having been brought up together. His inclination all through life was to help the weak rather than the strong. He was always a brave man, and demonstrated this bravery on more than one occasion, and unless he was mistaken, he died a brave man.

Mr. Murphy thanked Canon Madden for attending their little ceremony and he also thanked the public for their presence and all those who contributed towards the erection of a monument to mark the last resting place of a brave soldier. He also thanked Mr. Bernard Power, who acted as Secretary to the Committee, and upon whose shoulders the bulk of the organising work fell.

Mr. Power, in the course of a brief oration, said that Tommy Kinnane was born in Clarecastle 68 years ago. He received his early education in the local National School and then went to the Christian Brothers Schools in Ennis where he displayed remarkable intelligence and was a genius at Mathematics. After some years with the Christian Brothers, he entered the Ordnance Survey and was stationed in Cootehill for a period where he did remarkably well both in the office and in the field of engineering. He was a noted athlete and while stationed in Cootehill and other places, carried off seventy-five per cent of the prizes offered at sports meetings.

From Cootehill he was transferred to Plymouth where he took a course of engineering from an officer in the American army. On returning to his native Clarecastle he formed the old Robert Emmet football team and was himself appointed captain. In a short time this team became famous, and for the first time in its history Clarecastle won the football championship of Clare.

Having spent some time at home, Tommy Kinnane joined the Royal Engineers and for two years was stationed in France. On his return on furlough he was arrested by the R.I.C. on a charge of a breach of the regulations in existence at the time – possession of a Sinn Fein flag. For this “offence” he was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment. While in prison, he contacted some prominent members of the I.R.A. and immediately on his release joined that organisation and was appointed to one of the Flying Columns where he gave remarkable service. His life-long ambition was achieved – his contribution to the fight for a free and united Ireland. In the course of his activities, he suffered the loss of an eye, and having retired from the military and political arena, spent the remainder of his days in the village he loved so well, and with the people who respected him and looked upon him as a brave soldier.

Mr. P.C. McMahon was in charge of the firing party, which was composed of Messrs. Michael Barrett, Co. C.: Michael Considine, Co. C.: Michael Kennedy, Thomas McMahon, Michael Griffey and Andy Carmody.

The “ Last Post” and “Reveille” were sounded by Mr. C. McAllister.

The Celtic Cross, beautifully carved, is the work of Mr. J. McDonnell, Templemore, Co. Tipperary. Messrs Joseph McMahon, Martin Whyte, Andrew Malone and Patrick Frawley represented the North Clare Memorials Committee, whose principal object is to see that every I.R.A. man’s grave in Clare will have erected over it a suitable memorial.

In conclusion, Mr. Power said that whatever measure of freedom we have achieved, it was men like Tommy Kinnane, who, through imprisonment and similar hardships, were directly responsible for laying the foundations of it. He hoped that as the years fled by, the last resting places of those men would neither be forgotten nor neglected, and that similar homage would be paid by their comrades in arms. The memory of such brave men deserved to live for ever. He thanked the members of the North Clare Memorials Committee for their kind co-operation.

Clarecastle Parish records show the birth of Thomas Guinnane to James Guinnane and Margaret Dignan on 20 December 1881. The above Census shows Tommy aged 28 in 1911, giving an approximate date of birth of 1883. There has been some confusion between Kinnane and Guinnane over the years. It is difficult to state with certainty that Thomas and Tommy is the same person but it seems likely. The parents names in the Parish record and the Census are the same if one allows for the confusion in the spelling of the surnames.

Clarecastle National School Rolls shows a Thomas Ginnane aged 7 transferring from Infants Roll in 1890. Again, this appears to be Tommy Kinnane. He appears in the Rolls of evening classes in the Old School in 1908 aged 24.

On one occasion during the War of Independence, he and Marty Slattery of Darragh, ambushed a patrol of “Tans” near the bridge, with hand grenades and revolvers. In 1923, with the Free State army in almost complete control of the county, the I.R.A. in Clare resorted to guerrilla tactics to fight against them. On 1 August, Volunteer Thomas Kinnane was seriously wounded when he tried to escape from a Free State army patrol at a point between the R.I.C. Barracks and the old school in Clarecastle. He had reached behind him for his gun but was hit by a flying bullet. A Free State army officer, Sergeant Neville, was attacked by the I.R.A. in the town, but escaped uninjured having fired fifteen shots in a running gun battle through the streets. On 19 August the Free State army barracks at Clarecastle was attached by forty members of the I.R.A.’s Mid Clare brigade. Their attack continued, using hand grenades and rifle fire, for over two hours until the I.R.A. withdrew as Free State troops arrived from Ennis and attempted to surround and capture them. Volunteers withdrawing from the attack at Clarecastle ran into a party of Free State soldiers near Ballynacally but managed to escape after a short engagement. Tommy wore a distinctive eye-patch for the rest of his life. In his later years, the I.R.A. provided him with a caravan to live in.

Tommy Kinnane - John Enright Collection

Sources:

Clare Champion 22 July 1950

A History of Clare Castle and its Environs – Joseph Power 2004

1911 Census Return

Blood on the Banner – Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc 2009

Chats with Mickey McNamara and John Enright

Pictorial history of SS. Peter & Paul Church Clare Castle

Ss. Peter & Paul Church in the winter of 1955

(note the newly erected Grotto)

SS. Peter & Paul Church

Photograph taken by Bertie Shaw of Abbeyview in the early 1920s

Description of the original Clare Castle Altar

The background to the Altar consisted of very ornate reredos in plasterwork, with four marble pillars and niches to house two statues. Two doors opened in to the sacristy (a somewhat similar reredos can be see in Crusheen Church).

Left to right:

Statue of St. Bridget on a bracket

Oil-painting of St. Peter

Statue of St. Joseph (now in Crying-Chapel)

Large oil-painting of Assumption of Our Lady in to Heaven on the style of Murillo

Statue of St. Patrick

Oil-painting of St. Paul

The Altar had two ornate wooden panels on either side of the Tabernacle

The Tabernacle was very finely carved from oak and had a large brass Crucifix in the upper portion, with a dark backing panel decorated with sun-rays.

Two large brass candelabra stood on pedestals on either side of the Altar.

There were six large brass candle-sticks on the Altar.

The Altar-cloth had a Latin inscription – “Gratias Agamus Domini Deo” – Let us give thanks to God the Lord

The large brass bell still survives and is in daily use

The Altar was surrounded by a heavy timber railing, with gates in the centre and a white cloth hanging on the inside of the railing. A kneeling step ran around the railings on the outside.

On the extreme right was a statue of St. Theresa on a bracket and Our Lady’s Altar, with a large statue of Our Lady which still exists. Our Lady’s Altar had been donated by the Lyons family of Claremount.

The ornate Sanctuary Lamp survives but not the lamp that hung in front of Our Lady’s Altar

To the right on the tiled floor can be seen a circular candelabra and a box for the candles stood on the floor underneath.

The gravestones for four priests were on the floor directly outside the gates of the timber railings. The fifth grave lay to the left of the main aisle.

Stations of the Cross in oak frames.

Two memorial tablets were mounted on the walls of the main aisle. One may have been dedicated to the O’Brien Family.

Stations of the Cross in the style of the O’Brien oil-paintings that were donated to SS. Peter & Paul Church

Detail of 1855 Tabernacle

1855 Altar detail

Following Vatican 2, SS. Peter & Paul Church was changed in 1966 to take account of the new requirements for design of the Altar. The 1855 Altar was donated to St. Stephen’s Church, Maghera, in Quin Parish.

Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Clare Castle 1964

SS. Peter & Paul Church Clarecastle

Photograph taken in 1964 showing side aisle

SS. Peter & Paul Church Photograph taken in 1969 showing Organ Gallery & Baptismal font

SS. Peter & Paul Church Photograph taken in 1969 showing new Altar and background

SS. Peter & Paul Church in the 1980s

(courtesy of Roche Ire. Ltd)

SS. Peter & Paul Church post 1966

Front panel of above Altar now used in the Crying Room of SS. Peter & Paul Church

A = position of old Church in Clare Castle B = present Church of SS. Peter & Paul C = St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Ordnance Map of Clare Castle dated 21 September 1842 (copy in County Library, Ennis)

SS. Peter & Paul Church 2011

Window in Clare Castle Day Care Centre

(Based on images conceived by Ada Power and fund-raised by her, design executed by Hilary Gilmore)

SS. Peter & Paul Church 2011

Pictorial history of Ballyea Church

Ballyea Church as built in 1857 by William Carroll of Abbeyview, Ballybeg

(Photograph courtesy of John Power)

Ballyea Church prior to the 1991 renovations

Ballyea Church 2011

Ballyea Altar from Ennis Parish Church in Chapel Lane

Altar details

The panels on the right and the left depict a passion-flower design.

The central panel depicts a fine carving of St. John the Baptist baptising Our Lord,

a very apt image linking it to St. John’s Well at Killone.

Interior of Ballyea Church 2011

St. John’s Well

Surname First Date of Full Inscription Gr Name death No.

Ahern Michael In loving memory of my parents Mary and Michael Ahern also children John and K Delia also Kitty and John Frawley.[Note: No dates but from Main St Clarecastle (Aherns Pub or Frawleys)] Ahern Mary do K Ahern John do K Ahern Delia do K Ahern John 10 Jun 1812 Elizabeth Alias Hogan in memory of her husband John Ahern who died June 10th K 1812? aged 69 years. For her and prosperity may they rest in peace. Amen Aherne Patrick Patrick Aherne died 1929 [Metal Cross] K Aheron James 16 Jul 1785 Slab in Church left of Stamer tomb: This tomb was erected by Darby Aheron and K brothers in memory of their parents and their brother James who departed this life July 16th 1785 aged ?6 years May the Lord have mercy on their Souls Armstrong Bridget 20 Oct 1861 Sacred | to the memory of | Mrs Bridget Armstrong | born 10th October 1790 | Died KA C 5 20th October 1860 Arthur John 4 Apr 1831 This tomb was erected | by Jam Ott | in memory of his mother | Catherine OCH 67 McDermot | also his grandson John Arthur | April 4th Anno Domini 1831 | loving his posterity | Recem in Pace Arthur John 29 Jun 1832 This tomb was erected by | James Arthur in memory of | his father John Arthur who OCH 68 | departed this life 29th June 1832 | aged 29 years | also in memory of his mother | Mary Arthur alias McDermot who | departed this life 6th July 1832 aged 25 | May they rest in peace Arthur Mary 6 Jul 1832 do OCH 68 Arthur Michael 13 May In Loving Memory Of | Michael Arthur | Darragh | died May 13th 1974 | his wife BCY 156 1974 Mary | died April 8th 1979 | Their son Frank | died 21 May 1994. | Christopher Arthur | (Mc Arthur) | Isle of Wight | died 24 March 2008 | R. I. P. | Erected by his wife & family | ARTHUR Arthur Mary 08 Apr 1979 do BCY 156

Barrett Johanna 02 Apr 1943 do KA 73 Barrett John 01 Apr 1917 In loving memory of Sylvester Barrett died on Good Friday 18th. April 1924. His KA 73 wife Johanna (nee Cotter) died 2nd. April 1943. John Barrett mort pour la France April 1917 and Elizabeth Barrett died July 1921. P.I.P. Erected by familydo Barrett Elizabeth 01 Jul1921 do KA 73 Joseph 25 Apr 1971 Comdt. Joseph Barrett O.C. Mid Clare Brigade Flying Column. Brigade Adjutant KA 74 Old I.R.A. died 25th. April 1971 and his loving wife Bridget Barrett died 5. Feb 1972. Ar dheis De go raibh a n-anam. R.I.P. Erected by their son & daughters. Barrett Bridget 05 Feb 1972 do KA 74 Barrett Frank 13 Aprl 1931 Bairead. To the memory of Frank Barrett (Darragh) O/C Mid Clare Brigade IR.A. KA 74 1913-1922. O/C 1st. Western Division 1922-23. Chairman of Clare Co. Council 1928-31. Who died 13th. April 1931 aged aged 39 years. And Delia Costelloe his loving wife who died 4th. May 1931 aged 38 years. Ar dheis De go raibh a nanamha. Barrett Delia 04 May 1931 do KA 74 65

Barrett Biddy 28 Mar 2006 do BCY 77

Barrett Sylvester 08 May 2002 In Loving Memory Of | Sylvester Barrett | Kilmorane | died 8th May 2002 aged 75 BCY 135 years | Rest In Peace | BARRETT Barrett William 07 Sep 1969 I h s | In Loving Memory | of | William (Bill) | Barrett | died 7 Sept 1969 | aged 76 BCY 157 yrs | Mairead Peg | died Jan 7 1978 | Del Barrett | died 27 May 1988 aged 85 yrs. | R I P | erected by Peg | BARRETT Barrett Mairead 07 Jan 1978 do BCY 157 Peg Barrett Del 27 May 1988 do BCY 157 Barrett Bernard 17 Jul 1979 In memory of | Bernard Barrett | Manusmor. Clarecastle | Vice - Commandant | Mid BCY 178 Clare Brigade | Old I.R.A. | 1917 - 1922 | Died 17th July 1979 | Aged 82 yrs. | R * I * P | BARRETT Barrett Michael 17 Sep 1997 In Loving Memory of Michael Barrett Rossleigh Ballybeg Ennis died 17 Sept CH3 31 1997aged 68 years and his wife Mary died 30 Nov 2004 aged 76 years R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife Mary Barrett Mary 30 Nov 2004 do CH3 32 Barry Mary 04 Aug 1920 Erected by their Children to the memory of their beloved father Patrick Hassett who K Josephine died at Clarecastle on Feb 23 1872 aged 80 years and their mother Hanna who died on Dec 1869 at the age of 59 years. Also to the memory of Ellen the beloved wife of Michael McMaster Clarecastle who died on 15/1/1893 aged 40 years [Marble slab addition in 1958] Also Michael McMaster died Nov 5th 1905 his daughter Mary Josephine Barry died Aug 4th 1920. Her daughter Mary Josephine died Aug 4 1920. Her son John died Aug 5th 1905 Barry Mary 04 Aug 1920 do K Josephine Barry John 15 Augt 1905 do K Barry Patrick 23 May 2008 In loving Memory of Patrick Barry Knocknamana, Clarecastle who died 23rd May K Barry Catriona 27 Jan 2011 2008 aged 23 years. Catriona Barry who died 27 Jan 2011 Rest in Peace. BARRY K Barry Path 9 May 1892 I.N.R.I. Sacred to the memory of Path Barry who departed this life May 9th. 1892 KA 42 Aged 79 years. Erected by his brother Michael Barry. May they rest in peace Amen. 66

Barry Joseph 21 Aug 1988 Joseph W. Barry | Clarehill | died Aug 21 1988 aged 70 | his wife Delia | died July 7 CH2 108 1990 aged 73 Barry Delia 07 Jul 1990 do CH2 108

Breen Christoph 05 Oct 1987 In Loving Memory of | Christopher Breen | Reaghfa, Darragh | died 5 October 1987 BCY 177 er aged 59 years | Mary Anne Cleary | died 24 Nov. 1993 aged 95 years. | Sweet Jesus have Mercy. | Breen Brennan Martin 22 Nov 1956 Erected by Michael Gilligan in memory of his beloved wife Ellen Gilligan also his CA 17 son Martin Gilligan. Martin Brennan died 22.11.1956. Annie Gilligan died 10.4.1975. In loving memory of Mary Brennan nee Gilligan (interred in Drumcliffe) wife of Martin. Rest in peace Brennan Mary do CA 17 Brennan Moira 19 Mar 2001 In Loving Memory of Moira Brennan "Lime Kilns, Clare Road. Died 19 March CA 16 2001 Brennan Mollie Mollie Brennan | Darragh BCY 187

Brennan Johnny 23 Apr 1981 John Brennan | Hempfield, Clarecastle | died 23 April 1981 CH2 63

Brennan Patrick 17 Feb 1988 Patrick Brennan | Maddens Tce. | died 17 Feb 1988 | his wife Mary (nee O'Gorman) CH2 106 | died 17 Aug 2003 Brennan Mary 17 Aug 2003 do CH2 106

Bridge David 20 Feb 1981 David Bridge | The Firs Clarecastle | who died 20 February 1981 | his beloved wife CH2 65 Joyce | died Aug 17 1992 Bridge Joyce 17 Aug 1992 do CH2 65

Browne Patrick 18 Nov 1910 I H S | Erected | by | MARY FITZGERALD BROWNE | in memory of her beloved KA 306 husband | PATRICK BROWNE | of Darragh | who died 18th Nov 1910 aged 82 | also his beloved parents | William & Jane Browne Browne William do KA 306 Browne Jane do KA 306 Bruggy Darby 11 Jan 1810 I H S | Here lies the Body of | the Revd. Darby Bruggy | Parish Priest of Clare and | KA 153 Killown who Depd. this | life Janry 11th 1810 | Aged 73 Yrs This tomb | laid here by his own | Request And never to | be Disturbed Burk Pat 20 Oct 18?7 In Memory of Pat Burk | son of Patrick Burk of | Kilmore Died the 20th of | October KA 155 1857 Aged 2 yrs | For him an Posterity May | the rest in peace | Amen Burke Patrick 04 Mar 1905 Burke. Derreen. In Loving Memory of Patrick died 1890, Catherine died 1945, K Henry Joseph died 1965, Bridget died 1946, Patrick died 1970, Mary died 1974 Burke Catherine 28 Apr 1905 do K Burke Henry 18 May 1905 do K Joseph Burke Bridget 29 Apr 1905 do K Burke Patrick 23 May 1905 do K Burke Mary 27 May 1905 do K Burke Sara 09 Apr 1981 My | Jesus | Mercy | In | Loving Memory Of | Daniel Carrig | Tiermaclane | Died BCY 36 11th Sept. 1952 | Aged 68 years | Sara Burke died Apr 9 1981 | R. I. P. | Erected by his sister Sara Burke Patrick 19 Aug 1998 In Loving Memory of Patrick Burke Derreen Clarecastle died 19 August 1998 aged CH3 39 68 years R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife and Family Forever in our thoughts Burke Mary T 15 May 2009 In Memory of a beloved mother and grandmother Mary Teresa (Reyes) Burke CH3 79 California and Clarecastle died 15 May 2009 aged 62 years Rest in Peace Fondly remembered by her Husband Children and grandchildren "Sacred heart of Jesus I Trust in You" Burley Agnes 12 Nov 1955 In Loving Memory of Mary Flynn, Clare Rd. who died 15 Nov 1919 aged 70 yrs. CA 10 Her husband James who died 17 Nov 1919 aged 69. Their daughter Cissie who died 18 Oct 1912. Agnes Burley died 12 Nov 1955 Burley Patrick C. 18 Apr 1980 In Loving memory | of | Thomas Fogarty | Clarecastle | his nephew | Patrick C. OCH 60 Burley | Clareabbey | died 18 April 1980.| RIP | erected by| the McCarthy family Knoppogue. Burns Patrick 08 Jan 1952 In Loving Memory of Patrick Burns Market St. Ennis, died 8 Jan 1952. His wife CA 15 Nora died 31 May 1963. Their son Christopher died 5th Sept 1990 Burns Nora 31 May 1963 do CA 15 Burns Christoph 05 Sep 1990 do CA 15 er Burns Oliver 17 Sep 2000 In loving Memory of Oliver Burns Dublin and Clarecastle died 17 Sept 2000 aged CH3 43 80 years R.I.P. Safe in the arms of Jesus Burton This tomb was erected by Samuel Burton Esq. For himself and family who CA 51B descended from the house of Longnor in St. Chades Parish, Shropshire 1679. [Mural tablet now on ground APMD*]

Butler John 12 Aprl 1850 This tomb was erected by Mary Butler in memory of her husband John Butler who CA 76 departed this life April 12th 1850 aged 75 years. Also in memory of her daughter Ann Butler who departed this life ???? Aged 3 yrs. For her & posterity. May they rest in peace. Butler Ann do CA 76 Butler Mary 06 Aug ???? I H S | Here lies the rem. of Mary Butler | alias Meehan who died 6th Aug | 1833 KA 160 aged ?? Yrs may her soul | rest in peace amen Erected by | her Brother Daniel Meehan Butler Mary ?? Aug ???? I H S | This stone was erected | by ???? Butler for | his beloved wife Mary | Butler KA 161 ????????????? Who depd this life Augst ?????????????? Butler Margaret 24 Jan 1904 Erected by Wm Butler of Killoe in memory of his wife Margret who died at K 24/1/1904 aged 83 Butler Christy 28 Feb 1984 Christy Butler | 2 St. Joseph's Tce. | died 28 Feb. 1984 | aged 65 years | his son CH2 100 Dominic | died 30 Dec 2001 | aged 50 years | his wife Mai | died 7th April 2004 | aged 79 years Butler Dominic 30 Dec 2001 do CH2 100

Butler Mai 07 Apr 2004 do CH2 100

Cahir Catherine 26 Oct 1980 do BCY 180

Cahir Patrick 24 Jan 1987 do CH2 7

Cahir Michael 29 Jun 1984 Michael Cahir | 23 Dec. 1902 - 29 June 1984 | and his beloved wife | Nancy Burke | CH2 8 3 March 1907 - 4 Nov. 2000 Cahir Nancy 04 Nov 2000 do CH2 8

Cahir James 01 Apr 1982 James Cahir | Buncraggy | who died April 1st 1982 CH2 78

Carey Eleanor 03 Mar 1994 do CH2 68

Carrigg Gretta 24 Sep 1983 do BCY 184

Carroll Maura 06 Jan 1998 In Loving Memory of Maura Carroll 6 Jan 1998 Erected by her husband Sean and CH3 28 son John Casey Ellen 3 Dec 1873 Erected by Catherine Coghlan of Ennis in memory of her beloved mother Ellen KA 67 Casey died Dec 3rd 1873 aged 55 yrs. Also of her father Patrick Casey died July 13th. 1887 aged 83 yrs. Casey Patrick 13 July 1887 do KA 67

Casey Francis Mar 1940 do BCY 75

Casey Anne 11 Feb 2003 do BCY 155

Casey Vincent 03 Jan 2004 do BCY 155

Casey Michael Ml. Casey BCY 248

Castle Alicia 11 Apr 1829 In memory of Miss Alicia Valentina Castle | This monument was erected by her KA 6 disconsolate parents to perpetuate the memory of a child most tenderley beloved & deservedly lamented. | Go spotless honor & unsullied truth | Go smiling innocence & blooming youth | Go modesty that never wore a frown | Go virtue & receive they heavenly crown Chambers Nora 27 Nov 1935 In Loving Memory | of | Mrs. Nora Chambers Kilmore | who died 27th Nov 1935 KA 312 Aged 80 yrs | Her husband Patrick died 11 Dce 1959 | aged 85 yrs | R. I. P Chambers Patrick 11 Dec 1959 do KA 312 71

Chambers Sean Sean BCY 245

Clanchy Daniel I H S | The lord be mercifull | to the soul of Daniel | Clanchy Who erected | this KA 310 stone for himself | Mary Considine his | wife and posterity 1771 Clanchy Mary do KA 310 Clancy Patrick 03 Sept 1914 Sacred to the memory of Patrick Clancy who died at Ballylanheida Woodstock 3rd. KA 18 September 1914.R.I.P. Erected by Bryan Cullinan Ballylanheida, Woodstock. Clarson Elizabeth In loving memory of Michael and Nora McNamara also of their son Thomas and K their daughters Frances and Elizabeth Clarson [No Dates. This family lived beside the graveyard 'till the early 1950s.] Cleary Daniel 3 May 1834 Daniel Cleary of Ennis died 3 May 1834 also his daughter Mary died 6 Sept 1830 CA 21 aged 19 yrs. John Cleary who died April 1890 Cleary Mary 6 Sept 1852 do CA 21

Cleary John April 1892 Daniel Cleary of Ennis died 3 May 1834 also his daughter Mary died 6 Sept 1830 CA 21 aged 19 yrs. John Cleary who died April 1892 Cleary John 01 Apr 1955 In loving memory of John Cleary Reaghfa, Darragh died 1 April 1955 aged 70 KA 70 years. Michael Cleary. Margaret Cleary died 2 April 1943 aged 60 years. Bridget O'Connell Drumdigus Castle, Kilmurry McMahon died 28 Sept. 1937 aged 76 years. R.I.P. Cleary Michael do KA 70 Cleary Margaret 02 Apr 1943 do KA 70 Cleary Denis 11 Apr 1780 IHS | Here lies the body of Denis Cleary | who departed this life | April 11th 1780 KA 256 aged 60 yrs | Erected by his wife Mary | Cleary alias O'Connell for | posterity | Lord have mercy on his soul Cleary In loving memory of | the CLEARY family | Caherea Lissycasey | R I P | Erected by KA 103 family Cleary Margaret 3rd. Aug 1811 O Lord have mercy on the soul of Margaret Cleary died 3rd. August 1811. Aged 14 KA 48 years. Erected by her father Peter Cleary and his family. May they rest in peace amen. Cleary Thomas 02 Sep 1969 I h s | in memory of | Thomas Cleary | Barnageeha | died 2nd Sept. 1969 | John BCY 142 Cleary | died 10th. Feb 1986 | R. I. P | erected by his brother | John Cleary John 10 Feb 1986 do BCY 142

Cleary P.J. 23 Jan 1999 do CH2 53

Cole John 02 Aug 1979 do CH2 16

Cole Robert 17 Mar 1996 do CH2 16

Connole Bridget 27 Oct 1809 I H S | Here lies the Body | of Bridget Connole | Who Depd this Life | October 27th KA 112 1809 | Aged 56 yrs Erected by | her husb.d Mathias O'Con' | for him & posterity the | lord have mercy on her | Soul Amen Connolly Mr In Loving memory of ?? Connolly Clarecastle died Feb 1916. His wife Elizabeth K died Sept 1957. Their son Patrick died 19?8 and also his parents John and Catherine Connolly died 24 July 19?? Connolly Elizabeth 01 Sept 1957 do K Connolly Patrick do K Connolly John do K Connolly Catherine do K Connolly Denis 10 Jan 1972 In memory of | Denis Connolly | Madden's Tce. and Inagh | died 10th Jan. 1972 | his OCH 50 father John Connolly | Island McGrath | died 6th Dec. 1890. | RIP| Erected by Katty Connolly. Connolly John 6 Dec 1890 do OCH 50 73

Connolly Cathy 02 Mar 2005 do CH2 101

Considine Michael 23 Apr 2003 do CH2 58

Considine Marian do CH2 104

Considine Carmel do CH2 104

Considine Peggy 28 Dec 2004 do CH2 104

Considine Annette 19 Feb 2003 do CH2 104

Corry Michael 02 Jan 1959 do BCY 199

Corry Elizabeth 05 Feb 1996 do BCY 199

Corry Patrick 11 Apr 1943 do CH2 49

Corry Thomas 14 Nov 1965 do CH2 49

Corry Johnny do CH2 49

Costelloe Mary 21 Sep 1970 do BCY 133

Costelloe Gerard 07 Nov 1991 do BCY 133

Cronin Bernard 13 Jun 1986 do CH2 14

Cross No inscription. OCH 138 Cross No inscription. OCH 149 Cross No inscription. OCH 133 Cross No inscription. Remnant of cross only OCH 5 Cross No inscription OCH 152 Crowe Thomas Erected by Thomas Crowe Esq. D.L.Dromore for Self & Family 1871 CA 1 Crowe Jeremiah Oct 1890 Erected | by | Maria Cox in zeal and | in memory of | her beloved Father | Jeremiah OCH 41 Crowe | who died Oct 1890 | aged 82 years | also her Mother | ary Crowe | who died 13 September 1888 | aged 50 years Crowe Mary 13 Sept 1888 do OCH 41 Crowley Cornelius Cornelius Crowley [Headstone shattered] CA 36 Cuddihy Michael 04 Jan 1883 I H S | Erected by | Mrs Cuddihy in | memory of her | beloved husband | Michael KA 77 Cuddihy died | 4th of January 1883 | aged 55 yrs | R. I. P Cuddihy Honora I H S | Here lies the body | of ????? ????? | Who departed this | life March ?? 18?? | KA 79 Aged ?? Yr Erecd | By his wife Honora | ????? Alias Cudihy | For her & family | Requiescant in pace | Amen Cullen Johnny 19 Aug 1959 In loving Memory of The Slattery Family, Manus, Clarecastle. [Stone on grave] In K Loving memory of Johnny Cullen Manus died Aug 19 1959 aged 39 years his niece Mary Kelleher died May 18 1958. [Stone on grave] "God called your name so softly That only you could hear John (Jack) Slattery/ Manus, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. Who died on 13th July 2004/ Aged 67 Years Cullen Paul 05 Apr 2002 In Loving Memory of Paul Cullen 17 Maddens Tce Clarecastle died 5 April 2002 CH3 59 aged 77 years his wife Eileen died 28 Feb 2003 aged 73 years Rest in Peace Cullen Eileen 28 Feb 2003 do CH3 60

Cullinan Stephen 06 Aug 1999 In Loving Memory of Stephen Cullinan 31 Clarehill Clarecastle died 6 August 1999 CH3 12 aged 17 years R I.P. Remembered by Dad Mam Yvonne & Michelle We loved him in life Let us not forget him in death Cuniffe Fursey In Loving Memory of Fursey Cunniffe Greendale, Ennis. Died 26th August 2007 K aged 70 years. [In 2007 Niall and Joan McCabe got permission to add a small extension to the graveyard. The remains of Fursey Cuniffe ( Joan's Father) lie in this extension.

Cuoney James 8 May 1766 Here Under Lies the I Ashes of the revrnd I James Cuoney I ????est of Ennis I dyed KA 241 the 8 day of I May 1766 Aged 66 (possibly 68?) I Erected by his I dear beloved bro I Thomas Cuoney Curren John 11 Nov 1777 Pray for the soul of John Curren who died Nov the 11th 1777 aged 47 yrs CA 63 Currie 2 Jun 1832 Sacred | to the mem | of Mary Ann | daughter of Quarter Mas | ter Serg. Currie | 68 OCH 87 Light Infantry | who died June 2nd 1832 aged 6 months Curry Patrick 18 Sept 1888 In loving memory of our kind father Patrick Curry who died 18th Sept 1888 aged 60 K years and our good mother Mary Burke Curry died 28 Jan 1900 aged 58 and of our sister Eileen died 4th May 1887 aged 20. Also Michael Curry died 1928 his wife Catherine died 1966 and their children Delia died 1924, George 1912 and Patrick 1983. [This family reside near Doora School the last house in Clarecastle parish.] Curry Mary 28 Jan 1900 do K

Daly Mary 15 Aug 1951 do OCH 35 Daly John In memory | of | Susan Mantle | who died July 1923 | erected by her fond husband | OCH 90 P. Mantle | John Daly died 27 Oct 1922 aged 84 years | his wife Susan died 20th April 1992 aged 69 | Pat Mantle | died 11th May 1949 | aged 77 years | his wife Anne | died 8th Oct. 1974 | aged 84 years | her nephews | Jim Waters | died 1st Nov 2002 | aged 73 years | Enda Waters | died 19th Sept 2003 | aged 71 years Daly Susan 14 June 1905 do OCH 90 Daly Soragh 26 Feb 1837 Beneath this tomb | lies the remains of Soragh | Daly who departed this life | 26th OCH 145 February 1837 aged 15 years | erected by her father Michael daly | and mother Mary A Daly | for them and family | May they rest in peace | Arise our dead | and come to Jerusalem Daly William 11 Nov 2007 In Loving memory of | William Daly | 8 April 1933 - 11 Nov 2007 | Late of OCH 24A Clarecastle and London| our dear Dad, Grandad, | Great Grandad, Brother and Uncle | sadly missed | "To know him was to love him Daly J J Daly [Metal Cross] KA 1A Daly Mary 1 Oct 1876 Erected by Martin Daly Kilmorane. In memory of his sister Mary Daly who died KA 43 1st. October 1876 Aged 24 years and his Mother Margaret Daly who died 15th. February 1886 Aged 85 years R.I.P. Daly Margaret 15 Feb 1886 do KA 43 Daly Martin do KA 43 Daly James 06 Sept 1906 Sacred to the memory of James Daly who died 6th. September 1906 aged 70 years KA 40 and Mary Daly who died 8th. December 1921 Aged 83 years. James Daly died 4th. September 1884 Aged 16 years. Daly Mary 08 Dec 1921 do KA 40 Daly James 4 Sept 1884 do KA 40 Daly Patrick 06 July 1915 In loving memory of Patrick Daly Dromahrehid Died July 6th. 1915 aged 78 years. KA 38 Erected by his wife Mary Daly and Family. Patrick died on Sunday 28th. July 1918 Aged 33 years. R.I.P. Daly Patrick 28 Jul 1918 do KA 38 Daly Pat Erected by Pat Daly in memory of Hon Daly alias Lily Sadly who departed this life KA 47 1827 Aged 80 years. May she rest in peace amen. Daly Honor do KA 47 Daly John M 7th. Dec 1850 Here lies the body of John Daly who died the 7th. December 1850 aged 26 years. KA 225 Also his father Michael Daly who died 20th. February 1853 aged 70 years. Erected by his wife and family may they rest in peace. Daly Michael 20th. Feb 1853 do KA 225

Daly John do CH2 12

Daly Patrick do CH2 12

Daly Mary do CH2 12

Daly Haulie 03 Jun 1991 Haulie Daly | Quay Road Clarecastle | died June 3 1991 aged 69 | his wife Helen | CH2 13 died 7 Oct 2002 aged 73 Daly Helen 07 Oct 2002 do CH2 13

Devitt Jimmy 22 Aug 2006 do BCY 52

Dillon Nancy 21 Jul 2005 do CH2 79 Dillon Catherine 26 Dec 2008 In Loving memory of Catherine (Kitty) Dillon Church Drive died 26 Dec 2008 Rest CH3 83 in Peace Dinan Baby 27 Oct 2007 CH3 74 Gerard Doherty James 29 July 1819 In humble dependance on the | mercy of the goodness and | firn hope of the KA 168 resurrection | through the intersession of the | Blessed Saviour Christ | Jesus | Here lies the body of | James Doherty who departd life July 29 1819 | aged 81 yrs. Erected by | his son Edm Doherty | for him & posterity Donnellan Timothy 12 May 1804 This tomb was erected by Michael Donnellan over the remains of his father K Timothy Donnellan of Mini???? Who died May 12th 1804 aged 34 years for him & posterity May the rest in peace amen Donnellan Patrick 07 Feb 1975 Patrick Donnellan | 6 Quay Road Clarecastle | died Feb. 7 1975 aged 56 yrs. | his CH2 19 wife Elizabeth | died Jan 10 2000 aged 71 years Donnellan Elizabeth 10 Jan 2000 do CH2 19

Donnelly Christina 22 Dec 2000 Erected | to the memory of | my mother | Christina Mary Donnelly (Nee Cullen) | St. OCH 54 Mary Joseph's Tce. Clarecastle & Clare Rd. Ennis | whom God called home on 22 Dec 2000 | also my father Mickey Donnelly died 3 May 1969 | my brother Michael (Cooper) Donnelly | died 7 March 1999 in London | my brother John Donnelly died 27 Sept 1948 aged 3 weeks. | Also remembering Daniel Donnelly Claremount died 19 Jan 1959 | Joe Donnelly died 18 Jan 1962 and their wives| .RIP | Erected by Pat. Donnelly Mickey 03 May 1969 do OCH 54 Donnelly Michael 07 Mar 1999 do. OCH 54 Donnelly John 27 Sept 1948 do. OCH 54 Donnelly Daniel 18 Jan 1962 do. OCH 54 Donns 20 Jan 1808 There lies the body | of ??? Donns ? Who | deptd this life Jany 20th | 1808 aged 31 KA 164 yrs | Erected by his wife | Margery Donns ? | for him | Requiescant in pace Amen Donohoe Eileen 03 Jul 2004 Tim Murphy, late of Castletownbere and Clarecastle | died 6th Sept. 1975 aged 71 CH2 36 yrs | his wife Mary | died 16th July 1994 aged 79 yrs | their daughter Eileen Donohoe | 18th Jan 1935 - 3rd July 2004 Dooley Francie 13 Jan 1997 In Loving memory of a beloved husband and father Francie Dooley Clareabbey CH3 35 Clarecastle 18 May 1914 - 13 Jan 1997 Rest in Peace Doomly Dennis 11 Nov 1904 Dennis Doomly 1777 - [APMD 1901 Vol.V(1), part 1*] CA 54? Doonily Dennis 02 Oct 1904 Here lies the Body of Dennis Doonily who departed this life Fe, 11th 1737 aged 40 CA 54 years. Erected by his son John Doonily Doyle Charlotte 19 Apr 1905 Erected by | Mrs Eva Doyle - Tulla | in memory of her parents | Patrick Lillis 1861 - KA 184 1940 | Bridget nee Enright 1867 - 1948 | Also | her sister Charlotte 1901 - 1936 | Rest in peace Doyle Mary 12 Dec 1792 I H S | Here lieth the Body of Mary | Doyle Alias Wall who Dep.d | this life 12th KA 307 Dec.br 1792 | Aged ?? Years Erected by | her fond husband Henry | Doyle Esq.r | Pray for her soul. Doyle Michael 26 June 1962 In | Loving memory of | Michael Doyle | Lissane Clarecastle | died June 26 1962 | OCH 144 and his sons | Thomas died Dec 31 1944 | Christopher died June 9 1952 | his wife Margaret died Jan 10 1971| RIP. | Erected by wife & family. Doyle Thomas 31 Dec 1944 do OCH 144

Doyle Christopher 09 June 1952 do OCH 144

Doyle Margaret 10 Jan 1971 do OCH 144

Doyle Mary Ita 25 Nov 1980 Mary Ita Doyle | 3 St. Josephs Tce, Clarecastle | died Nov 25 1980 aged 48 yrs. | her CH2 44 husband Edward (Sam) | died Dec. 19th 2009 aged 77 yrs. Doyle Edward 19 Dec 2009 do CH2 44

Fahey Johanna 17 Nov 1885 In loving memory of Johana Fahey, Deerpark, died Nov 17th 1895 and her husband CA 23 John Fahey died May 21st 1910. Charles Fahey son died July 30th 1911. Fahey John 21 May 1910 do CA 23

Falvey John 21 Mar 1978 do BCY 121

Falvey Mary 05 May 1997 do BCY 121

Fitzgerald Erin 21 Aug 2007 do CH2 74

Fitzpatrick Cissie do CH2 93

Flin Denis 27 Jun 1755 Deaths Our End and to the Grave we go but when or where no man can tell or CA 72 know. Here lies ye Body of Denis Flin who departed this life ye 27 June 1755 aged 71 years. Erected by his son John Flin Flinn Mary 08 Oct 1904 If virtue be a blessing | great such here lies | tow without deceit | Mary Flinn Joseph | OCH 72 Wright 1743 Flynn Mary 15 Nov 1919 In Loving Memory of Mary Flynn, Clare Rd. who died 15 Nov 1919 aged 70 yrs. CA 10 Her husband James who died 17 Nov 1919 aged 69. Their daughter Cissie who died 18 Oct 1912. Agnes Burley died 12 Nov 1957 Flynn James 17 Nov 1919 do CA 10

Flynn Cissie 18 Oct 1912 do CA 10

Flynn Bridget 20 Sept 1952 In Loving Memory of Bridget Flynn died 29 Sept 1952. Her husband Patrick Flynn CA 12 died 1 July 1969. Michael Flynn died 3 Oct 1961. His wife Margaret Flynn died 1 Oct 1985. Flynn Patrick 01 Jul 1969 do CA 12 Flynn Michael 03 Oct 1961 do CA 12 Flynn Margaret 01 Oct 1985 do CA 12 Flynn I H S | Erected by Thomas Flinn | of Knock AD 1843 in | memory of his Father & KA 149 Mother | who Departed this life | May they rest in peace Amen | Renovated May 1895 by | Daniel Flynn | in memory of his parents | Honora Flynn | who died Dec 1860 | Thomas Flynn | who died Nov 1875 | may they also R. I. P. Flynn Honora Dec 1860 do KA 149 Flynn Thomas Nov 1875 do KA 149 Flynn Elizabeth 18 May 1987 James Howe | Claremount | died 19th Dec. 1973 | Margaret Kelly | died 14 July CH2 9 1983 | Elizabeth Flynn | died 18th May 1987 Fogarty Thomas In Loving memory | of | Thomas Fogarty | Clarecastle | his nephew | Patrick C. OCH 60 Burley | Clareabbey | died 18 April 1980.| RIP | erected by| the McCarthy family Knoppogue. Fogarty Mary 04 Nov 1993 In Loving Memory of Mary Fogarty 7 Church Drive Clarecastle died 4 November CH3 6 1993 aged 55 years RIP Forb Daniel 05 Nov 1904 Daniel & James Forb 1771 CA Forb James 05 Novr 1904 [In nave - APMD 1900 Vol. V (Part 2)*] CA Foudy Michael Dec 1841 Erected by | Patrick Foudy to | the momory of his father | Michael Foudy who OCH 136 departed | this life ? December 1841 | Rest in Peace Fox Patrick 31 Oct 1904 Pray for the soul of Patrick Fox departed this life the 16th ?? 1766 aged 36 years. CA 51A Erected by his Brother John Fox Philomena 13 Aug 2003 In | loving memory of | Susan O'Connell | College View Ennis | died 31 March OCH 147 1946. | Her husband Michael | died 11 Nov 1957| their children John, Bridget & Daniel | their son Michael | died 10 March 1996 | Philomena Fox | died 13 August 2003 | aged 66 years. RIP | erected by their daughter Lena. Fraly Francis Here lies the body | of Francis Fraly & | his wife Johanna Fraly | Alias Cullen died | KA 136 Janry ???? Aged | ?? Erect by their | son John Fraly for | him & family Fraly Johanna ?? Jan ???? do KA 136 Frawley Mary 27 Jun 1943 In Loving memory of Mary Frawley died 27 June 1943 aged 65 yrs. Thomas CA 42 Frawley died 5 Frb. 1955 aged 40 yrs. John Frawley died 24th July 1956 aged 84 yrs. [Headstone shattered] Frawley Thomas 05 Feb 1995 do CA 42 Frawley John 24 Jul 1956 do CA 42 Frawley Peter 17 Apr 1911 In Loving Memory | of | Peter Frawley | Darragh | who died 17th April 1911 aged 76 KA 177 | Erected by his widow | Mary Frawley Frawley John In loving memory of my parents Mary and Michael Ahern also children John and K Delia also Kitty and John Frawley.[Note: No dates but from Main St Clarecastle (Aherns Pub or Frawleys)] Frawley Kitty do K Frawley Ciaran 14 Feb 1987 Baby Ciaran Frawley | 14 February 1987 CH2 103

Freeman Nora 03 Dec 1983 do BCY 146

Frost Thomas 16 Jan 1971 In ever loving memory of | Thomas Frost | died accidentally Jan 16th 1971 | also all OCH 53 dedeased members of his family | his wife Josephine | died 6th Oct 2005. | RIP| Lady of Lourdes pray for them. | Erected by his wife & family. Frost Josephine 06 Oct 2005 do OCH 53 Frost Laura 20 Apr 1952 Neylon | In | Loving Memory Of | Laura Frost | who died 20th April 1952 | Aged 30 BCY 181 years | R. I. P. Gallery David 31 Mar 1909 In loving memory of David Gallery Ballybeg who died 31st. Mar 1909 and his KA 1 daughter Nellie who died 26th. July 1898. On whose souls sweet Jesus have mercy. Erected by his wife and family. And his wife Minnie who died 24th. Oct 1923. Of his son Michael died 21st. Aug 1932. Of his son George died Nov.1st 1938. R.I.P. Gallery Nellie 26 Jul 1898 do do 1

Gavin Michael 14 Mar 2001 do BCY 21

Gilligan Ellen Erected by Michael Gilligan in memory of his beloved wife Ellen Gilligan also his CA 17 son Michael Gilligan. Martin Brennan died 22.11.1956. Annie Gilligan died 10.4.1975. In loving memory of Mary Brennan nee Gilligan (interred in Drumcliffe) wife of Martin. rest in Peace. Gilligan Michael do CA 17 Gilligan Annie 10 Apr 1975 do. CA 17 Gilligan David 24 Feb 2011 CH3 86

Glynn Glynn Infants 1979 -1981 CH2 57

Griffin Mary E. 26 Apr 1988 do BCY 188

Griffin Michael 27 Dec 2002 do BCY 188

Griffin Jerome 07 Dec 2005 Forever Loved | Jerome Griffin | Caherea and Tiermaclane | Died 7th Dec. 2005, BCY 318 aged 67 yrs | A ĺosa Déan Trocaire | GRIFFIN Griffith Mary Here lies the body | of Mary Couney alis | Griffiths who departed | this life OCH 110 November the | 13th 1803 age 48 yrs | erected by her son | John Griffith | in her memory Guinnane Michael 24 Sept 1947 In Loving Memory of | Michael Guinnane | Clarecastle | died 24 Sept. 1947 | his OCH 111 wife Mary died 13 Aug 1975 | their son Michael (Tolly) | died 20 Sept. 1998. | Bridget Guinnane died 1944 | Theresa O'Donovan died 1948. | Bridget Corry died 6 Jan 1957 Grandchildren. Guinnane Mary 13 Aug 1975 do OCH 111 Guinnane Michael 20 Sept 1998 do OCH 111 (Tolly) Guinnane Bridget 27 Apr 1905 do OCH 111 Guinnane Christopher 27 Jul 2005 In Loving memory of Christopher (Wax) Guinnane Clarehill Clarecastle died 27 CH3 65 July 2005 aged 65 years his wife Patricia nee Kelly died 21 March 2009 aged 57 years Rest in peace Guinnane Patricia 21 Mar 2009 do CH3 66

Haligan Margaret 3 Apr 1763 Here lies the Body I of Margaret Haligan I alias McInerheny who I Died April 3rd KA 242 1763 I Aged 33 years Erectd I by her Husband I John Haligan Hallinan Charles 15 Jun 1692 Here lyes ye Body of Charles Hallinan. Dyed ye 15 June 1692. CA Hallinan Michael 11 Sept 1746 Here lies the Body of Michael Hallinan who departed this life 11 Sept 1746 aged 42 CA 77 yrs. [APMD 1901 Vol.V(1), part 1*] Halloran Pat Erected by Pat Halloran in memory of his father who died in January and his wife KA 39 died in January. Halloran do KA 39 Halpin Ellen 8 Oct 1898 Erected by Mary McNamara Clarecastle in loving memory of her father Patrick CA 28 Ward who died 26 Jan 1895. Her mother Katherine Ward who died 1 April 1905 and her brother Patrick Ward who died 26 Nov. 1907. Her sister Ellen Halpin who died 8 Oct 1898. Honora Ward. Margaret Ward died March 25 1931 aged 59. R.I.P. Halpin William 23 Aug 1989 William Halpin | Thomond Villas Clarecastle | died Aug 23 1989 CH2 25

peace | HANLY

Hanly Bernard do BCY 250

Hanly Tom do BCY 250

Hanly William William Hanly Clarecastle 1929 to 1999 Maeve C Hanly Nee McTiernan Ennis died CH3 45 22 Nov 2005 Rest in Peace Hanly Maeve C 22 Nov 2005 do CH3 46

Hanrahan Veronica 24 Nov 2001 do CH2 6

Hanrahan Thomas 09 Aug 1993 In Loving Memory of Thomas Hanrahan 69 Turnpike Rd Ennis died 9th August CH3 7 1993 aged 74 years His wife Bridget died 10 August 2004 aged 79 years Rest in Peace erected by his loving wife and family Hanrahan Bridget 10 Aug 2004 do CH3 8

Harding William 21 Sept 1910 Erected by | Mary Harding | in loving memory of | her dear husband | William OCH 70 Harding | of Clare Castle | died Sept 21st 1910 | aged 68 years | on whose sould Sweet Jesus | have mercy Haren Mary 21 Sept 1971 In loving memory of | Mary Haren | died 21st Sept. 1971 | her husband Thomas | OCH 33 died Nov 3 1981 | R.I.P, | erected by her husband & family Haren Thomas 03 Nov 1981 do OCH 33 Haren Michael 27 Jun 2011 In Loving memory of Michael Haren Radarch Na Hinche Clarecastle died on 27 CH3 87 June 2011 Rest in peace Harvey Michael 11 Apr 1936 In loving memory | of | Michael Harvey | Northfield House Connolly | who died KA 134 11th April 1936 Harvey Kate 24 Jan 1905 I H S | Erected by | Thomas Brew Harvey of | Inagh in remembrance | of his fond KA 135 sister Miss Kate | Harvey who died at Rathkelly | 1851 age 19 yrs R I P | also my wife Mary Harvey | alias Gutherie | died 6th May 1919 aged 86 yrs | R.I.P. Harvey Mary 06 May 1919 do KA 135 Hassett James 12 Feb 1780 Here lies the Body of James Hassett who departed this life 12th Fen 1786. Mother CA 58 Ann Hassett Hassett Anne 21 Nov 1913 Erected | by | Pat Hassett | Clarecastle | in memory of his wife | Anne | who died 21 KA 29A Nov. 1913 aged 72 | RIP Hassett Patrick 23 Feb 1872 Erected by their Children to the memory of their beloved father Patrick Hassett who K died at Clarecastle on Feb 23 1872 aged 80 years and their mother Hanna who died on Dec 1869 at the age of 59 years. Also to the memory of Ellen the beloved wife of Michael McMaster Clarecastle who died on 15/1/1893 aged 40 years [Marble slab addition in 1958] Also Michael McMaster died Nov 5th 1905 his daughter Mary Josephine Barry died Aug 4th 1920. Her daughter Mary Josephine died Aug 4 1920. Her son John died Aug 5th 1905 Hassett Hannah Dec 1869 do K Hastings Michael 04 Mar 1914 in Loving Memory of Michael Hastings who died March 4th 1914 aged 65 yrs. Also CA 19 his wife Maria died 7th Nov. 1918 aged 61 yrs. Their children Anne, Anna, Maria, Thomas, May. "Father good & kind etc Hastings Maria 07 Nov 1918 do CA 19 Hastings Anne do CA 19 Hastings Anna do CA 19 Hastings Maria do CA 19 Hastings Thomas do CA 19 Hastings May do CA 19 Haugh Margaret 19 Oct 1904 Here lies the Body of Margaret Haugh departed this life ?? 1754? CA 69 Haugh John 25 Apr 1956 Thy | Will | Be | Done | In | Loving Memory of | John Haugh Lismulbreeda | died BCY 54 25th April 1956 | aged 56 years. | His wife Nora | died 10th Nov. 1975 | R I P | Erected by his wife & family | HAUGH Haugh Nora 10 Nov 1975 do BCY 54

Haugh Jane 28 Dec 1961 Loving Memory Of | Jane Haugh | Darragh | who died Dec 28 1961 | Erected by her BCY 92 Husband Con | R. I. P. | HAUGH Haverty Thomas 16 May 1853 Here lies the body of Thomas Haverty who departed this life on 16th. May 1853 KA 41 aged 70 years. May he rest in peace amen. This tomb was erected by his son Thomas Haverty for him and his family.

Hayes Eimer B 01 Aug 1982 do CH2 26

Hayes Colette 01 Nov 1994 do CH2 26

Hayes Brendan 22 Jun 2009 do CH2 26

Healy Terence 3 Jan 1862 Erected by Anna Healy in memory of her beloved husband Terence Healy of Manus KA 9 who died 3rd Jan 1862 aged 38 years Healy Patrick 18 Mar 1990 Patrick Healy | 24 Maddens Terrace | Clarecastle | died March 18 1990 | aged 60 CH2 87 years | beloved daughter Catherine | died June 1st 2010 aged 34 years Healy Catherine 01 Jun 2010 do CH2 87

Healy Valerie 01 Jun 2006 Cherished memories of a beloved mother daughter and sister Valerie Healy 28 CH3 68 Clarehill Clarecastle 20th Feb 1963 1st June 2006 her partner Christopher Coughlan 26 Dec 1963 -31st Dec 2006 Erected by her mother Anne and Family" As near, as a heartbeat as close as a prayer whenever we need you we know you are there" Heher Mr [Mr Heher] ..aged 63 years. Erected by his wife Mary Heher alias Lynch and son K Thomas Heher. Also his daughter Bridget Slattery alias Heher who dept life Jan 12 1823 aged 27 years. May they rest in Peace Amen. Hehir James IHS | This tomb was erected by | James Hehir of Inch | in memory of his Fathr and KA 259 Mother | Beloved wife, for him & poster | ity. May they rest in peace | Amen Hehir Dan 06 May 1808 I N R I | I H S | Here Lies The | Body of Danl | Hehir Who de | parted this life May KA 120 6th | 1808 Aged 66Yrs | Erected by his Son DARBY | HEHIR for him & Poster | ity May he rest in peace | Amen Hehir Brigid 10 Sep 1960 In Loving Memory Of | Brigid Hehir N.T. | Tiermaclane | died 10 Sept 1960 | her BCY 82 husband Joseph | died 14 Feb 1985 | Rest In Peace Hehir Joseph 14 Feb 1985 do BCY 82

Hennessy Michael 09 Mar 1903 In loving memory |of | Michael Hennessy | Ballyea | died 9th Mar 1903 aged 34 | KA 28 erected by his widow | Ellen Hennessy P. J. 13 May 1994 In Loving Memory of PJ Hennessy Old Road Clarecastle died on 13th May 1994 CH3 1 aged 70 years. Erected by his wife Teresa RIP Henry Ann CH3 75

Hickey Michael 20 Nov 2007 do CH2 94

Hickey Bridget 30 Aug 2010 In Loving Memory of Bridget Hickey Manusmore Clarecastle died 30 August 2010 CH3 13 aged 64 years erected by your loving husband and children Rest in Peace "just a prayer for those who loved you, in our hearts you will live forever, we will always remember you. Higgins Mary 20 Oct 1842 This tomb was erected by Patrick Higgins of Ennis in memory of his beloved wife KA 68 Mary Higgins who departed this life on the 20th. Of October 1842 aged 48 years. For him and posterity. May she rest in peace. Amen. Hines 29 Dec 1904 ????????????? Departed this life | 1825 aged 16 yrs | erected by her fat | her Timothy KA 315 Hines? | [Stone broken] B

Histon Mary P. 25 April 1981 IHS | In Loving Memory |Thomas Madigan died 17th April 1945 aged 60 years.| OCH 146 Errected by his wife Marcella Madigan | & family. Mary Philomena Histon | died April 25th 1981 | (Nee Madigan)| late of Clarecastle. Livingston NT USA. | Her daughter Marcella Margaret | Livingston NJ USA. | Died 7 Dec 1996 aged 39 yrs. Histon Marcella 07 Dec 1996 do OCH 146 M Hoare Patrick 06 May 1910 In loving memory of Patrick Hoare Clare Road Ennis died May 6 1910. His wife KA 63 Bridget died March 20 1936. Their son Michael died Sept 12 1984. Hoare Bridget 20 Mar 1936 do KA 63 Hoare Michael 12 Sep 1984 do KA 63 Hoare Michael Michael Hoare BCY 226

Hogan This Tomb was Erectd by I Mattw & Patk Hogan of I Buncraggy in Memory of KA 229 their I Father & Mother for their I Posterity I May they rest in peace Amen I AD1806 Hogan Johh 17 June 1786 Here lies the body of I Jh Hogan who departed I this life June 17th 1786 I aged (5?) KA 247 39 yrs ????? I Son Patk Hogan And broh I May he Rest in peace Hogan Patk 5 May 1809 Here Lies the Body of I Patk Hogan I who departed this life I May the 5th 1809 KA 248 Aged I 37 years Erected by his I Brother John Hogan I of Ennis for Him in posterity I May he rest in peace Amen I Hogan Tom 12 Mar 1905 In Loving Memory Of | Tom Hogan, 1814 - 1898 | Peggy Hogan, 1819 - 1873 | KA 82 Sean Hogan, Tullassa | 1900 | HOGAN Hogan Peggy 15 Feb 1905 do KA 82 (Peggie) Hogan Sean 14 Mar 1905 do KA 82 Hogan John M 24th. Apr 1917 John Hogan Buncraggy who died 14th. April 1917 aged 80 years. Erected by his KA 23 wife and family. Hogan John This Stone is erected by I Jn Hogan in memory of I his Children John Hogan 1780. KA 230 Hogan Patrick 13 Dec 1963 Thy | Will | Be | Done | In Loving Memory | of | Patrick Hogan | Newhall | who died BCY 5 Dec. 13. 1963. | His Daughter Mary | died Dec. 27. 1951 | His Wife Mary | died Jan. 9 1988 | Teresa Hogan Newhall | died January 17 2006 aged 69 years | R I P | HOGAN Hogan Mary 09 Jan 1988 do BCY 5

Hogan Teresa 17 Jan 2006 do BCY 5

Hogan Mary 20 Nov 1990 Mary Agnes Hogan | Clarecastle | died Nov 20th 1990 | aged 83 years CH2 5 Agnes Hogan John 11 Jun 2000 In Loving Memory of a dear Husband and father John Hogan 12 Clarehill born 12 CH3 47 July 1945 died 11 June 2000 " I never will and never shall forget you husband dear" Erected by his loving wife Veronica (Vicky) and daughters Horan John Erected by | Mary Fitzpatrick | in memory of her husband | Hugh Fitzpatrick | aged OCH 132 52 | RIP | John & Brigid Horan | John & Ellen Kinnane Horan Brigid do OCH 132

Houlihan Daniel 6 May 1828 Here lies the body of Daniel Houlihan who departed this life on May 6th 1828 May K he rest in peace Amen Howard Thomas 01 Jun 1982 Thomas Howard | Clarecastle & Inch | died 1st June 1982 | aged 56 yrs CH2 80

Jones Andrew 24 Jun 1916 163594 Pioneer A[ndrew] Jones, Royal Engineers 24 June 1916 CA 4 Joyce Francis 15 Aug 2011 New Hall House, Killone 1921 – 2011 KA 11A Kavanagh Barry 26 Apr 1981 Barry Kavanagh | 10 Abbeylawn, Kildysart Road | born 3 Dec 1980 - died 26 April CH2 62 1981 Keane John 04 Nov 1904 In loving memory of John Keane who died Nov. 4th. 1904. Also his wife Bridget KA 71 Keane died Oct. 28th. 1918 and their daughter Bridget died Jan. 6th. 1929. Also their daughter Catherine died Dec. 5th. 1947. Erected by their children. Keane Bridget 28 Oct 1918 do KA 71

Keane Carol 09 Jun 1998 Baby Carol Keane | Newhall | 9th June 1998 | An Angel to watch | over us BCY 285

Keane John 05 Jul 1979 John Keane 6 St. Michael's Tce | died 5 July 1979 aged 74 yrs | his wife Ellen | died CH2 72 30th May 1991 Keane Ellen 30 May 1991 do CH2 72

Keane Mary 22 Jun 1988 Mary Keane (nee Ryan) | Shannon Airport, and | Toomevara, Co. Tipperary. | aged CH2 107 30 years Keane John R. 26 Oct 1995 In fondest and loving memories of our loving son and brother John Richard Keane CH3 22 Graham Glenamoy 36 Castlewood Park Ennis born 1-12-70 died 26-10-1995 his father Timothy died 3 April 2009 R.I.P Erected by his loving parents and family "I am at home in heaven now I will meet you at heavens door" Keane Timothy 03 Apr 2009 do CH3 23

Kelleher Lorraine 07 Oct 1989 Lorraine Kelleher | 5 May 1967 - 7 Oct 1989 CH2 3

Kelly Margaret 14 Jul 1983 James Howe | Claremount | died 19th Dec. 1973 | Margaret Kelly | died 14 July CH2 9 1983 | Elizabeth Flynn | died 18th May 1987 Kelly Elizabeth 09 Nov 1998 In Loving Memory of Elizabeth (Lily) Kelly 10 St Josephs Tce Clarecastle who CH3 41 died 9 Nov 1998 and her Husband Pat Joe who died 1 April 2008 aged 65 years R.I.P. Think of me Pray for me Erected by her loving husband Patrick Kelly Pat Joe 01 Apr 2008 do CH3 42 Kelly Richard 17 May 2004 In loving memory of Captain Richard (Dick) Kelly Sundayswell Cork and CH3 61 Clareabbey Clarecastle died 17 May 2004 aged 85 years and his wife Mary (Queenie) died 27 Feb 2006 aged 82 years R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife Mary and Family Kelly Mary 26 Feb 2006 do CH3 62

Kerin Peter 11 Oct 1810 Here lies the Body of Bridget Kerin who departed this Life Sept 29 1796 aged 8 yrs. CA 73 Also the Body of her father Peter Kerin who died October the 11th 1810 Aged 70 years. And her brother Terence Kerin all of Skehana who died July the 11th 1812 aged 27 yrs. Kerin Bridget 29 Sept 1796 [APMD 1901 Vol.V, part 1*] CA 73 Kerin Terence 11 July 1812 [APMD 1901 Vol.V, part 2*] CA 73 Kerin Anne 8 Oct 1865 Sacred | to the memory of Anne Kerin | who died 8 Oct 1865 | aged 20 yrs | Erected | KA 262 by her father James | in memory of her and posterity | RIP Kierce Patrick 02 Feb 2010 In Loving Memory of Patrick Kierce Quay Rd Clarecastle died 2 Feb 2010 aged 72 CH3 58 years Rest in Peace "Forever in our thoughts" Kildea Delia 07 Mar 1921 ERECTED | by | MARTIN KILDEA | Dromadrehid | In Memory of his daughter KA 80 DELIA | who died 7th Mar 1921 | on whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy Killeen Bridie 07 May 1980 Lovingly Remembered | Bridie Killeen | Drumadrehid | & Parliament St. BCY 27 Ennistymon | died May 7 1980 aged 30 | Erected by Teddy & family | May she rest in peace | Killeen

Killoughery Mary Ann 23 May 1952 do BCY 70

Killoughery Bernadette 13 Apr 1935 do BCY 173

Killoughery Christina 31 Dec 1943 do BCY 173

King Mary 1937 do BCY 190 Josephine King Sr. M 1960 do BCY 190 Alexis King Bridget 1962 do BCY 190

Kitson Lawrence do K

Kitson Susan do K

Kitson Henry do K

Lynch Denis 23 Feb 1789 I H S | Here lies the body of | Denis Lynch | Who departed this life | Feb 23rd 1789 | KA 157 Aged 16 years | Erected by his Father | Denis | Requiescant in pace Lynch James 26 Jun 1873 Anne Lynch in memory of her beloved husband James Lynch died 26th June 1873 K aged 70 years Lynch James 5th Jul 1883 Sacred to the Memory of James Lynch/ Barntick/ who died 5th July 1883/ his wife K Bridget who died 24 November 1889/ his son Michael who died 18 Jan 1920. Lynch Bridget 24 Nov 1889 do 1920 K Lynch Michael 18 Jan 1920 do K Lynch John 5 July 1880 [Vault] This tomb was erected by Thomas Lynch Killow in memory of his daughter K Maria McMahon alias Lynch who departed this life December 12th 1818 aged 29 years For him & family. May she rest in peace Amen. [Headstones on grave] Erected by Mrs Elizabeth Lynch in memory of her beloved husband John Lynch Esq. Latoon who departed this life on the 5th day of July 1880 aged 66 years. Requiescat in Pace. Elizabeth died 1911 Their son Michael died 1924 R.I.P Tony Lynch Kilbricken died 24th April 1915 his wife Mary Josephine died 23rd Feb 1925. John Lynch , Latoon House, died 15th June 1945. His wife Mary died 11th July 1953. Their son Michael died 1915. Their son John Joe died 8th May 1968. His wife Alice died 30th June 1990. Elizabeth Lynch Lissane died 19th March 1945. Her husband Bernard died 10th April 1956. James Lynch died 21 June 1988. Bedelia Lynch died 7 July 1923. Patrick C. Lynch born Latoon House 1909 died at his residence Ballycar 7th December 1989. His wife Nellie died 14th Dec 1997. [Erected by?] His sons Martin and Gerald. Edward Lynch died 1939. Patrick Lynch died 1951.Erected by their family at Lissane.Erected by Patrick Lynch Lissane in memory of John who died 1818 aged 22 yrs. Lynch Elizabeth 25 Mar 1905 do K

Lynch Michael 07 Apr 1905 do K

Lynch Tony 24 April 1915 do K

Lynch Mary 23 Feb 1925 do K Josephine Lynch John 15 Jun 1945 do K

Lynch Mary 11 Jun 1953 do K

Lynch John Joe 08 May 1968 do K

Lynch Alice 30 Jun 1990 do K

Lynch Michael 29 Mar 1905 do K

Lynch Elizabeth 19 Mar 1945 do K

Lynch James 21 Jun 1988 do K

Lynch Bedelia 07 Jul 1923 do K

Lynch Bernard 10 Apr 1956 do K

Lynch Patrick C 07 Dec 1989 do K

Lynch Nellie 14 Dec 1997 do K

Lynch Edward 22 Apr 1905 do K

Lynch Patrick 04 May 1905 do K

Lynch John 22 Dec 1904 do K

Lynch Michael 03 Jan 1905 Erected by Thomas Lynch in memory of his father Michl Lynch late of Barntick K who departed this life 1830 age 31 years. Lynch Mr 12 Dec 1904 Here lies the body of ? Lynch/Linchy? who dept this life ? Aug 1808 aged 72 years. K erected by his son Jn Linchy. Lynch Patricia 29 Nov 2010 K Lynch Mary 30 Mar 1968 In | Loving Memory Of | Mary Ellen Lynch | Upper Market St. Ennis. | who died BCY 124 Ellen March 30. 1968 | her husband Thomas | who died March 5. 1977 | R * I * P | Erected by her Husband Thomas | LYNCH

Lynch Thomas 05 Mar 1977 do BCY 124

Lynch Mary 06 Dec 1976 Mary Lynch | Island McGrath | who died 6th Dec 1976 | her husband John | died CH2 31 13th Feb. 2006 Lynch John 13 Feb 2006 do CH2 31

Lynch Barney 18 Aug 1977 Barney Lynch | Clarecastle | died 18th Aug 1977 CH2 45

Lynch Liam 09 Dec 1991 Liam Lynch | of 25 St. Joseph's Terrace, Clarecastle | who passed away on 9 Dec. CH2 110 1991 aged 60 yrs Lynch Delores 22 Oct 1996 In Loving Memory of Delores Lynch 5 Tulla Road Ennis died 22 Oct 1996 CH3 26 "Farewell Delores the love and prayers of your husband and sons go with you always. Go forward securely You have a good escort for your journey. St Clare Lyons Mary 09 Jul 1941 In Memory of Mary Lyons Barntick. Died July 9th 1941 & her husband Michael K died April 9th 1944. Lyons Michael 09 Apr 1944 do K Lyons J.F. 11 May 1895 In affectionate rememberance of Anne Mary Lyons who died at Barntick 22 Dec K 1885 aged 20 years. In loving memory of Dr J.F. Lyons Colonial Surgeon Cape Coast Castle West Africa who died on 11th May at Exim 1895 third son of Daniel Lyons R.I.P. Erected by her beloved father Daniel Lyons. May she rest in peace. Patrick Lyons Claremount House died 1923 aged 62. His wife Catherine (Kate Brown) died 1919 aged 40. Lyons John 13th Jan 1816 This tomb was erected by James & Patk Lyons in affectionate memory of their K father John Lyons who departd this life Jany 13th Anno Domini 1816 For them and posterity Requescat in Pace. [Slab in Church] Lyons Margaret 16 Sept 1841 This stone was erected by Michael Lyons in memory of his affectionate mother K Margaret Lyons alias Tuohy who departed this life September 16th 1840 aged 45 years. For him and posterity may the Lord receive her Soul Amen. [Stone half buried behind Lyons headstone against wall] Lyons Ann Mary 22 Dec 1885 In affectionate rememberance of Anne Mary Lyons who died at Barntick 22 Dec K 1885 aged 20 years. In loving memory of Dr J.F. Lyons Colonial Surgeon Cape Coast Castle West Africa who died on 11th May at Exim 1895 third son of Daniel Lyons R.I.P. Erected by her beloved father Daniel Lyons. May she rest in peace. Patrick Lyons Claremount House died 1923 aged 62. His wife Catherine (Kate Brown) died 1919 aged 40. Lyons Patrick 06 Apr 1905 do K Lyons Catherine 02 April 1905 do K (Kate)

Lyons Patrick 1860 Lyons Margaret 1860 Lyons Michael 19 Oct 1895 Lyons| Knocknamana| Lyons Mary 1886 In loving Memory of | Patrick & wife Margaret | Died 1860 | Michael died 19 Oct Lyons John 20 Nov 1934 1895| Wife Mary Kennedy died 1886 | John Died 20 Nov. 1934 (78) | wife Ellen Lyons Ellen 19 July 1915 Barry | Died 19 July 1915 (45) | James (Clarecastle) Died 9 July 1929 | wife Bridget Lyons James 9 July 1929 Tuohy Died 6 Jan. 1946 (81) | Michael died 14 Dec. 1958 (52) | wife Anne Hogan Lyons Bridget 6 Jan 1946 Died 26 Feb. 1992 (83) | brother John Died Oct. 1986 (59) | sister Nellie Died 19 K Lyons Michael 14 Dec 1958 Aug 1981 (68) Lyons Anne 26 Feb 1992 Lyons John Oct 1986 Lyons Nellie 19 Aug 1981

MacMahon Margaret do CA 12A

MacMahon Danny 23 Apr 1928 do CA 12A

MacMahon Babs 11 Aug 1928 do CA 12A

MacMahon Molly 19 Oct 1943 do CA 12A

MacMahon Martin 26 Apr 1945 do CA 12A (Jnr) MacMahon Darby 24 Aug 1904 Here lieth the Body of Darby MacMahon dyed 1698 CA stone not locat ed MacMahon Honora 25 Oct 1904 Here lyeth the Body of Honora MacMahon who departed this life 20th Nov? 1760 CA 51 aged 17 years MacMahon John M 29th. May 1838 In loving memory of John MacMahon N.T. Ballyea who died 29th. May 1938 KA 50 MacMathgamna Aindreas 10th. Mar 1895 Aine Ní Choncarraig is a céile Seán Mic Mathgamna Tír Mac Coiléin an 4u.Lá KA 13 Márta 1892 in aois trí bliadhan déag agus Aindreas Mac Mathgamna Tír Mic Coiléin d'éag an 10 lá Márta 1895 In aois a deach is bliadhan fichead. Go ndéanaidh Dia trócaire ar a n-anama. MacNamara Catherine 7 Jan 1797 This tomb was erected by James McNamara in memory of his wife Catherine CA 27 McNamara alias McInerney who departd. This life Jan 7th 1797 aged 19 Madden Margaret 8 May 1828 In loving memory of Michael and Nora McNamara also of their son Thomas and K their daughters Frances and Elizabeth Clarson [No Dates. This family lived beside the graveyard 'till the early 1950s.] Madden Susan 28 Dec 1989 Susan Madden | 27 Church Drive, Clarecastle | died 28 Dec. 1989 CH2 60

Mahoney Gideon? 16 Apr 1831 Sacred | to the memory of Gideon? Mahoney | A Private in the 65th Regt | who OCH 80A departed this life on the 16th day | of April 1831 aged 25 years | This stone is erected to the memory | of the deceased by the Officers | Non-Commissed Officers & Privates | of No. 5 Company to which he belonged | as a tribute of their esteem & respect Mahony Joseph 03 May 1962 In loving memory of my dear husband Joseph Mahony who died May 3 1962, also CA 3 our children Teresa and Christina. R.I.P. Erected by his devoted wife Nellie Mahony Teresa do CA 3

Mahony Christina do CA 3

Malone Teresa 15 Nov 2008 do BCY 153

Malone Frances 07 Dec 1985 Frances Malone | died 7 Dec. 1985 | aged 69 years. | her husband Michael | died CH2 89 June 19 1988 aged 75 yrs Malone Michael 19 Jun 1988 do CH2 89

Manning Ian 26 May 1995 CH3 19

Markham Gretta 26 Jan 2005 do BCY 86

Markham Maisie 23 Nov 1997 In Loving Memory Of | Maisie Markham née Gavin | Cragbrien house Darragh | a BCY 274 devoted wife and mother | died Nov 23 - 1997 aged 64 | her husband Seanie (John) | a devoted husband and father | died Nov 2 2001 aged 75 | Rest In Peace | Erected by her husband Seanie & family | Markham Markham John 02 Nov 2001 In Loving Memory Of | Maisie Markham née Gavin | Cragbrien house Darragh | a BCY 274 devoted wife and mother | died Nov 23 - 1997 aged 64 | her husband Seanie (John) | a devoted husband and father | died Nov 2 2001 aged 75 | Rest In Peace | Erected by her husband Seanie & family | Markham Marrinan Mary 08 Jan 2007 In Loving memory of Mary Marrinan Nee Doyle 3 Waterpark Drumbiggle Ennis CH3 70 and formally of Lissane Clarecastle died 8 Jan 2007 aged 47 years Rest in Peace Erected by her loving Family Martin Brigid 21 Febr 1967 In loving memory of | Brigid Martin | 9 St. Joseph's Tce Clarecastle | died 21 Feb OCH 21 1967. | Her loving husband Patrick | died 19 July 1968. | RIP | Erected by their loving family. Martin Patrick 19 Jul 1968 do OCH 21 Masterson Stephen 25 Sept 1904 Here lies the body of Stephen Masterson 1730? CA 64 McAllister Michael 28 Aug 1961 In Loving memory | of | Michael McAllister | Clarecastle | who died Aug 28 1961 | OCH 34 also the deceased members | of his family| Kitty McAllister died May 15 1996. | Erected by his wife and family McAllister Kitty 15 May 1996 do OCH 34 McCabe Patrick 14 Jun 1906 In Loving Memory of Patrick McCabe Skehana who died 14 June 1906 and his wife CA 45 Anne who died 29th Oct 1917. Their son Michael died 28th June 1931. Their son John died 28th June 1941 aged 76. Their daughter Mary died 11 March 1943 aged 32 McCabe Ann 29 Oct 1917 do CA 45

McCabe Michael 28 Jun 1931 do CA 45

McCabe John 28 Jun 1941 do CA 45

McCabe Mary 08 Mar 1943 do CA 45

McCabe James 18 Sep 1997 do CH2 81

Karen | McCARTHY

McCarthy Kathleen 15 Jan 1986 In Loving Memory of | Gertie Cusack née McCarthy, | Buncraggy, Tiermaclane, | BCY 207 died 29 December 1988. | Also her mother | Kathleen McCarthy, | died 15 January 1986. | R. I. P. | CUSACK McCloskey William 19 Aug 1833 Here lies the body of William McCloskey who depd. this life on the 19th. of August KA 33 1833 aged 47 years. He was a man of unaproachable conduct through life and his amiable disposition endeared him to all his acquaintance. May he rest in peace. Amen. Erected by his brother Hugh Mc Closkey for him and family. McCloskey Mary 31 Jan 1830 This tomb was erected by Thomas McCloskey in memory of his wife Mary KA 53 McCloskey alias Hinley who depd. this life January the 31st. 1830 aged 72 years. For family posterity may her soul rest in peace. Amen. McCormack Benny 23 Mar 1980 Benny McCormack | showman | died 23 March 1980 | aged 61 years | his wife CH2 69 Annie | died 11 Jan 1996 aged 71 yrs. McCormack Annie 11 Jan 1996 do CH2 69

McDonnell Bridget 27 Jan 1977 do BCY 42

McDonnell Damien 09 Dec 1978 Baby Damien McDonnell | Born Sept 1 1978 | Died Dec 9 1978 BCY 201

McGuane Michael 13 Jun 1942 do BCY 93

McInerheny Susanha 21 Mar 1806 Here lies the body of I Miss Susanha McInerheny I who departed this life I March KA 87 21 1806 Aged I 26 Yrs Erected by her I sister Miss Mary Mc I Inerheny. May she rest I in peace. Amen McInerheny Mathew 19 May 1786 Here lies the body of I Mathew Mc I Inerheny who I Departed this life May 19 1786 KA 87 I Aged 50 yrs Erected by his Wife I Ann McInerheny Al. Magrath I For his posterity I May he rest in peace. McInerheny Joan 10 May 1758 pray for the soul of I Joan McInerheny who I Died the 10 of May 1758 I Aged 48 KA 87 yrs I by her husband Tho I mas McInerheny McInerheny Morgan 19 Jun 1793 Here lies the body of I Morgan McInerheny I who depated this life I June 19th 1793 KA 87 I Aged 68 yrs I Erected by his Wife I Catherine I Als Mahony I Als ??hill McInerheny Cornelious 1 July 1803 Here lies the body of I Cornelious McInerheny I who died this day July 1st I 1803 KA 87 Aged 48 yrs Erected I by his wife Cathrine I McInerheny alias Clancy I for him in posterity May I he Rest in peace. Amen. McInerheny Mary ? Nov 179? Here lies the body of I Mary McInerheny I al Roughan who departed this I life Nov KA 87 ?? 179? I ??? ?? Erected by her I husband ??????? I McInerheny for him I and family

McInerney Morgan 14 Sep 1945 do KA 87

McInerney Jane 12 Dec 1962 do KA 87

McInerney Michael do BCY 37

McInerney Teddy do BCY 37

McInerney Noel do BCY 37

McInerney Morgan 26 Nov 2007 do BCY 37

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Aged 30 years | (Interred in Kilchreest) | May they Rest in Peace | McINERNEY

This tomb was erected | by Peter McMahon in | memory of his beloved wife Sarah KA 87 McMahon Sarah 18 Nov 1824 McMahon | alias Normoyle who | yielded up her spirit | on 18th of November | 1824 for him and | posterity aged 60 | years. May she rest in | peace. Amen McMahon Charles 25 Mar 1798 Here lyeth the Body | of Charles McMahon | Esq., who departed this life | March KA 87 25th 1798 aged 75 yrs | Erected by his belovd wife. | also the Body of Mary Mc | mahon alias Stacpole the aboves wife | who deptd this life Feb 19 1799 | May the Lord have mercy | on their souls McMahon Mary 19 Feb 1799 do KA 87 McMahon Sinon 17 Feb 1964 In loving memory of | Sinon McMahon | Tiermaclane | died 17th Feb 1964 | also KA 87 Edward and | Mary Farrell | Bridget McMahon | died 5th Nov 1980 | R. I. P. McMahon Bridget 05 Nov 1980 do KA 87 McMahon John 1 Mar 1825 Sacred to the | memory of | John McMahon | who departed this | life March 1 1825 | KA 87 aged 26 years. Erected | ??????? [Stone broken] McMahon Margaret 29 May 1890 Erected by Patrick McMahon in fond memory of his beloved wife Margaret who K 87 departed this life at Clare Castle on May 29th year 1890 aged 57 McMahon Charles 27 May 1945 Erected by James McMahon in loving memory of his brother Charles who died at K 87 Newmarket House on 27th May 1945 aged 63 years also his father Michael Lynch McMahon who died at Shepperton 13th May 1892. James died 12th Dec 1964. McMahon James 12 Dec 1964 do K 87

McMahon Michael 13 May 1892 do K 87 Lynch McMahon Maria 12 Dec 1818 [Vault] This tomb was erected by Thomas Lynch Killow in memory of his daughter K 87 Lynch Maria McMahon alias Lynch who departed this life December 12th 1818 aged 29 years For him & family. May she rest in peace Amen . [Headstones on grave] Erected by Mrs Elizabeth Lynch in memory of her beloved husband John Lynch Esq. Latoon who departed this life on the 5th day of July 1880 aged 66 years. Requiescat in Pace. Elizabeth died 1911 Their son Michael died 1924 R.I.P Tony Lynch Kilbricken died 24th April 1915 his wife Mary Josephine died 23rd Feb 1925. John Lynch , Latoon House, died 15th June 1945. His wife Mary died 11th July 1953. Their son Michael died 1915. Their son John Joe died 8th May 1968. His wife Alice died 30th June 1990. Elizabeth Lynch Lissane died 19th March 1945. Her husband Bernard died 10th April 1956. James Lynch died 21 June 1988. Bedelia Lynch died 7 July 1923. Patrick C. Lynch born Latoon House 1909 died at his residence Ballycar 7th December 1989. His wife Nellie died 14th Dec 1997. [Erected by?] His sons Martin and Gerald. Edward Lynch died 1939. Patrick Lynch died 1951.Erected by their family at Lissane. McMahon Michael 04 Feb 1935 Michael McMahon | Clarecastle | Died Feb 4th 1935. | RIP | erected by | Clarecastle OCH 87 Labour Association. McMahon Margaret 28 Nov 1904 IHS | here Lies the body | of Margt McMahon | Als Costelo who depd | Ano Domi, OCH 87 1794 | Aged 64 Yrs Erecd | By her son | Connr McMahon

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McMahon Bernadette 01 Apr 1959 do OCH 87

McMahon Helen 01 Jan 1964 do OCH 87 Pauline McMahon James 03 Jan 1990 do OCH 87

McMahon Pat Joe 08 February 2002 do OCH 87

McMahon Michael 07 Dec 2004 do CH2 22

McMahon Christopher 13 Feb 1977 Christopher McMahon | Old Road, Clarecastle | died Feb. 13 1977 | Timmy died CH2 30 Jan. 21st 1988 | Bridie died 26 Jan 2005 McMahon Timmy 21 Jan 1988 do CH2 30

McMahon Bridie 26 Jan 2005 do CH2 30

McMahon Claire 03 Mar 1995 do CH2 67

McMahon Sean 12 Oct 1996 In Loving Memory of John Sean McMahon Shannon died 12 Oct 1996 aged 45 CH3 25 years "Two tired eyes are sleeping, Two willing hands are still, The one who worked so hard for us, Is resting at Gods will." Dad the memory of you will live on in our hearts forever. We love you

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McMahon James 01 Sep 2006 In Loving Memory of James McMahon "St Martins" Clareabbey and Killdysart CH3 49 born Nov 3 1929 died 1 Sept 2006 Rest in Peace McMahon Ian 23 Dec 2000 In Fondest and Cherished Memories of our dear son and brother Ian Ballyvonavon CH3 57 Manus who died tragically on 23 Dec 2000 aged 17 years Rest in Peace " God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change" McMaster Ellen 15 Jan 1893 Erected by their Children to the memory of their beloved father Patrick Hassett who died at 87 Clarecastle on Feb 23 1872 aged 80 years and their mother Hanna who died on Dec 1869 at the age of 59 years. Also to the memory of Ellen the beloved wife of Michael McMaster Clarecastle who died on 15/1/1893 aged 40 years [Marble slab addition in 1958] Also Michael McMaster died Nov 5th 1905 his daughter Mary Josephine Barry died Aug 4th 1920. Her daughter Mary Josephine died Aug 4 1920. Her son John died Aug 5th 1905

McMaster Michael 05 Nov 1905 do K 87 McNamara Michael 17 Nov 1809 Here lies the body of | Michl McNamara who | dept this life Novr 17th 1809 | Aged KA 87 46 yrs Erectd by his | wife Bridget McNamara al. | Connellan for him & posterity | May he Rest in peace Amen McNamara Hugo 7 April 1773 do K 87 McNamara Michael Hugo McNamara died April 7th 1773 aged 51 years [behind Hassetts' headstone] K 87 McNamara Nora In loving memory of Michael and Nora McNamara also of their son Thomas and K 87 their daughters Frances and Elizabeth Clarson [No Dates. This family lived beside the graveyard 'till the early 1950s.] McNamara Frances do K 87

McNamara Thomas do K 87

McNamara Tony 01 Oct 1984 Tony McNamara | died 1 October 1984 | his wife Brigid | died 6th Feb 1997 CH2 97

McNamara Brigid 06 Feb 1997 do CH2 97

Meaney Chris 04 Aug 2008 do BCY 35

Meaney Patrick 28 Jan 1988 do BCY 46

Meaney Molly do BCY 46

Meaney Michael 1978 R.I.P. | Michael Meaney | died | 1978 BCY 138

Meere Joseph 14 Aug 2004 do OCH 87

Meere Blackie do OCH 87

Meere John 09 Feb 1987 do CH2 98

Mellett Gertrude 17 Mar 1918 In memory of Gertrude beloved wife of Patrick J. Mellett The Island Clare Castle KA 87 who died on 17th. March 1918. On whose soul Sweet Jesus have mercy. Miller Mary 10 May 1775 IHS | here lies the body of Mary | Miller who departed this life the | 10th of May KA 87 1775 aged 20 years | Erected by her Brother James | Miller of S.M.B. Miller Mary 05 Jan 1905 Mary Miller, daughter of Sergeant Charles Miller, 68th Light Infantry, aged six and OCH 87 a half years, 1832 per J Power 104

Minahan Patrick 5th. Feb 1909 Erected by Patrick Minahan Tiermaclan in loving memory of his son John who died KA 87 5th. May 1902 aged 14 years. Patrick died 5th. February 1909 aged 21 years. Thomas died 22nd. March aged 32 years on who soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Minahan John M 5th. May 1902 do KA 87

Minahan Thomas 22nd. Mar 1909 do KA 87

Minihan Michael 29 Oct 1962 do BCY 218

Minihan Michael 11 Oct 2003 do BCY 218

Minihane Ellen 17 Jun 1905 Within the walls of Killone Abbey | and close to this point, lie the remains of | the KA 87 Frances O'Toole family of Mahonburgh, Inch. | Timothy O'Toole (1881 -1957) | Mary O'Toole (Liston) (1875 -1949) | Children | John O'Toole (1914 -1951) | Michael O'Toole (1915 -1980) | Francis O'Toole (1919 -1977) | Also of Timothy & Mary at | Ballyea Church Graveyard | Mary Ellen 'May' Lillis (O'Toole) (1912 -1949) | Putney Vale Cemetery, London | Ellen Frances 'Lil' Minihane (O'Toole) (1912 -1995 | Timothy 'Brian' O'Toole (1917 -1994) | Patrick O'Toole (1918 -1997) | Also, Mr Daniel 'Frank' Minihane (1910 -1986) | of Durrus, West Cork | RIP | Rest in Peace | Basil Minihane, September 1999 Minihane Daniel 08 Jun 1905 do KA 87 Moloney John 09 Sep 1951 In Loving Memory of John Moloney Clareabbey who died 9 Sept 1951. His wife CA 87 Annie died Oct 5 1950. Their son Patrick died October 1995 Moloney Annie 05 Oct 1950 do CA 87

Moloney Patrick 01 Oct 1995 do CA 87

Moloney Bridget do OCH 87

Moloney Mary Ann 26 Jan 2003 do CH2 84

Moloney Thomas 04 Jun 1953 do CH2 84

Moloney Gerard 25 Apr 1961 do CH2 84

Moloney Willie 16 Mar 2004 do CH2 84

Moloney Louis 15 Feb. 1984 Louis Moloney | Manus Clarecastle | died Feb. 15th 1984 aged 75 yrs | his wife Rita CH2 86 | died May 17th 1992 aged 79 yrs Moloney Rita 17 May 1992 do CH2 86

Moloney Patrick 14 Mar 2006 do CH2 88

Molony Bridget 12 Dec 1895 do KA 87

Molony Kitty 04 Apr 1992 Kitty Molony | Skehanagh, Clarecastle | died 6 April 1992 aged 62 years | her CH2 59 husband Andrew | died 17th July 1992 aged 69 years Molony Andrew 17 Jul 1992 do CH2 59

Moran Anne 06 Nov 1967 Erected by | Morgan McInerney in memory of his loving | wife Catherine | who died KA 87 ?Sept 1869 aged 45 yrs | May the Lord grant her sould eternal rest | Amen | Also Patrick Moran | Kilmorane | died 15 Feb 1966 | his wife Ann (nee McInerney) | died 6 Nov 1967 Moran Patrick 15 Feb 1966 do KA 87 Moran Annie 26 Oct 1934 In Loving Memory I of I Annie Moran I Lifford Ennis I who died 26th October KA 87 1934 I Also Her Children I Michael Joseph I And Antony Joseph I Her Grandchild I Breeda Marian I Her Husband Peter I Died 12th May 1955 I RIP I Erected by Her Husband I Peter Moran Moran Michael Joseph do KA 87

Moran Antony Joseph do KA 87

Moran Breeda Marian do KA 87

Moran Peter do do KA 87

Moran John May 1883 Erected by | Michael Moran | of Drummeen | in memory of | his beloved father | KA 87 John Moran died May 1883 | aged 80 years | also his son | John Moran | died Feb 12th 1890 | aged 21 years | For them and posterity | May they rest in peace Amen Moran John 12 Feb 1890 do KA 87 Moran Ann 3 Jan 1812 To the -----of his --- Here lie the remains of John Meere who departed this life 16th K March 1861 aged 22 years . Erected by his family. May his soul rest in peace. [Headstone to the left of church entrance] Moran Anne 23 Nov 1904 Here lies the body of Ann Moran Al ?who departed this life Jan 3rd 1812 aged 60 K years. Erected by her husband Micl. For him & his family. Also her daughter Anne who departed 1789. May they rest in peace. Amen Moran Michael do K 106

Morgan Anne 28 May 2001 In loving Memory of Anne Morgan nee Nagle born Killfenora 2 Nov 1939 Died CH3 52 Lissane 28 May 2001 Her Son Seamus born died 28 Jan 1977 Her Husband Val born Killaloe 5 Feb 1939 died Lissane 3 Oct 2007 rest In Peace Morgan Seamus 28 Jan 1977 do CH3 53

Morgan Val 03 Oct 2007 do CH3 54

Moroney Michael do KA 165

Moroney James do KA 165

Moroney John do KA 165

Moroney Peter do KA 165

Moroney Edmond 25 Dec 1931 do KA 165

Moroney Patrick 16 Sept 1978 do OCH 130

Moroney John 20 June 1986 do OCH 130

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Mulhern James 27 Jul 1981 James Mulhern | Killoo | died July 27 1981 aged 66 yrs. CH2 61

Mullahy John 10 Sep 1996 In Loving Memory of John Mullahy 32 Church Drive Clarecastle died 10 Sept 1996 CH3 24 aged 58 years RIP erected by his wife and family "We loved him in life let us not forget him in death" Mullins Patrick 01 Mar 1970 Erected by | Anne Mullins | Clarecastle in memory | of her husband Patrick | who OCH 150 died in March 1970. | Also her brother Michael Ryan | who died July 9 1971.| Anne Mullins died June 15 1990. Mullins Anne 15 Jun 1990 do. OCH 150 Mullins Pat 06 Feb 1995 Cherished memories of our darling son Pat 9 Church Drive Died 6 Feb 1995 aged CH3 17 27 years Rest in Peace . Our Lady of Knock Pray for him Mullins Angela 19 Feb 2009 Treasured Memories of Angela (Angie) Mullins our darling Mother and CH3 77 Grandmother who passed away on 19 Feb 2009 aged 77 years Also remember her beloved husband Michael A loving Father and Grandfather R.I.P. Mullins Michael do CH3 78

Mulvihill Nancy 19 Jan 1991 do BCY 14

Mulvihill Joseph 01 Apr 2000 do. BCY 14

Murphy William 18 May 1941 do OCH 28

Murphy James 01 Aug 1974 do OCH 28

Murphy James 16 June 1905 do OCH 28

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Murphy John 31 Jan 2001 do BCY 43

Navin Pat 13 Nov 1979 do OCH 56

Navin Kitty 25 Jan 2004 do OCH 56

Navin Marcus 27 Sept 1945 do OCH 56

Neagle Michael 20th. Sept Erected by Catherine Neagle alias Murphy in memory of her her Husband Michael KA 49 1849 Nagle who died September 20th. 1849 aged 63 years. May he rest in peace. Neagle Catherine do KA 49

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Nealan James 23 Apr 1891 Here lies the Body of James Nealan who departed this life 23 April 1891 aged 2 CA 67 years. May his soul rest in peace. For him & family Nestor James 21 May 1905 James Nestor Knocknamana died 1968 Paddy Nestor Knocknamana and Doora died K 196? And their parents Patrick and Anne [Unmarked burials known to transcriber] Nestor Paddy do K

Nestor Patrick do K

Nestor Anne do K

Neylon Mary 29 Nov 1991 do BCY 198

Neylon Frances 21 Nov 1991 do BCY 242

Neylon Irene 14 Jan 1993 do BCY 242

Ni Concarrig Aine 4th. Mar 1892 Aine Ní Choncarraig is a céile Seán Mic Mathgamna Tír Mac Coiléin an 4u.Lá KA 13 Márta 1892 in aois trí bliadhan déag agus Aindreas Mac Mathgamna Tír Mic Coiléin d'éag an 10 lá Márta 1895 In aois a deach is bliadhan fichead. Go ndéanaidh Dia trócaire ar a n-anama. Nihill Patricia 09 Aug 2006 In loving Memory of Patricia Patsy Nihill nee O Halloran 47 St Josephs Tce CH3 72 Patsy Clarecastle Born 3 March 1950 died 9 August 2006 aged 57 years " If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane Id walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again Rest in Peace Mam No headstone No headstone CH2 37 No Surname Baby CH3 80 Grace Noon Michael Jul 1851 Within this tomb | lies Michael Noon | A Longford Grenadier | to his Colonel's Grief OCH 97 | without relief | his body lieth here | Renovated by the Light Regt. July 1851 Northey Stephen 26 Feb 1842 Sacred | to the memory of Stephen | Northey A Native of Cornwall | who departed OCH 79 this life 26th Febry 1842 Aged 46 years | Weep not for me my wife and children | I am not dead but sleeping | I am not yours but god alone | loved me best & took me home Nowlan Rachel 17 Jun 1810 Sacred | to the memory of | Rachel | eldest daughter of | Hosp Serg. James Nowlan | OCH 73 36 Depot | who died | June 17 1810 aged 17 years Nugent Annie 24 Jul 1960 I h s | In Loving Memory | of | Annie Nugent | Knockanira. | who died July 24 1960 | BCY 84 her husband Edward died May 22. 1964 | R. I. P. | NUGENT Nugent Edward 22 May 1964 do BCY 84

O Brien Gerard M 26 May 1997 In loving Memory of Gerald Michael O Brien Maynooth Co Kildare Born 25 Oct CH3 34 1923 Died 26 May 1997 Rest In Peace Erected by his loving wife and family O Brien Mary 13 Feb 1999 In Loving Memory of Mary Anne O Brien late of Rahy Vira Donohill Co Tipperary CH3 44 Anne died 13 Feb 1999 R.I.P.

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O Donoghue Christine 11 Dec 2009 In loving Memory of Christina O Donoghue Ballybeg Cross Clarecastle who died CH3 82 11 Dec 2009 aged 61 years Rest in Peace Loved and missed by all the Family O Grady Claire 08 Nov 1993 Claire O Grady Lissane died 8 Nov 1993 her son Raymond Thomas died 23 Feb CH3 3 1998 aged 38 years her husband Paddy died 26 May 2005 O Grady Raymond 23 Feb 1998 do CH3 4 T O Grady Paddy 26 May 2005 do CH3 5

Ó Gríobhtha Tomás 24 Jun 1905 Tomás Ó Gríobhtha | fuair bás an 24 lá de meitheamh, 1905 | i n-aois a 82 | Go KA 108 ndeinidh dia trócaire air agus | ar a bhfuil d'á mhuinntir a dhlaicthe fé'n | leic seo, agus ar anainnaibh na marbh (Please note that the letter 'h' is used here instead of the Gaelic dot over the letters on the headstone, as it is not on my PC) O Hehir Patrick 1900? Erected to the memory of Patrick and Bridget O Hehir by their beloved daughter K Bridget [No date or townland on headstone possibly c1900] O Hehir Bridget do K O Kane Moira 30 Dec 2009 In loving Memory of Moira O Kane 29 St Josephs Tce Clarecastle a wonderful and CH3 81 loving Wife Mother and Grandmother who left this life on 30 Dec 2009 rest in Peace " The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, the ache in our hearts will always stay" O Loughlin Patsy 20 Dec 2006 In Loving Memory of my dear husband Patsy O Loughlin 22 Maddens Tce CH3 55 Clarecastle 21 Dec 1940 20 Dec 2006 Rest in Peace O Loughlin Ronan 14 Feb 2001 CH3 56

Ó Mathghamhna Micheál 07 Mar 1989 A Íosa | déan Trócaire | Micheál | Ó Mathghamhna | Cill Eirc | d'éag ar an 7ú Márta BCY 191 1989 | Gura móide Teaghlach na Glóire a anam | Ó ' Mathghamhna O Meara Denis 29 Nov 1997 In Loving Memory of Denis O Meara Main St Clarecastle died 29 Nov 1997 and his CH3 29 wife Sheila died 7 Nov 2004 R.I.P. Erected by his wife Sheila and Family O Meara Sheila 07 Nov 2004 do CH3 30

O Neill Jim 10 Nov 2002 In loving Memory of Jim O Neill 12 St josephs Tce Clarecastle born 8 Feb 1923 CH3 71 died 10 Nov 2002 R.I.P. Forever in our thoughts O Sullivan Patrick 30 Dec 2006 In Loving memory of a beloved husband and father Patrick O Sullivan "Ogham CH3 73 House " Clare Rd Ennis and Borris Co Carlow born 11 Feb1953 died 30 Dec 2006 aged 53 years Rest in Peace "Be Still and know that I am" O'Brien Anne 28 Jan 1868 Erected by Daniel O'Brien of Clare Abbey to the memory of his beloved children CA 31 Anne died Jan 28th 1868 aged 21 yrs. Daniel Joseph died Aug 16th 1876 in the 19th year of his age. Of our charity pray for their souls. O'Brien Daniel 16 Aug 1876 do CA 31 O'Brien Ann 19 Mar 1819 I H S | Here lies the body | of Ann O'Brien Alias | Donellan the wife of | Daniel KA 308 O'Brien who | died March the 19th | 1819 God rest her | Soul in peace Amen O'Brien Mary 16 Jul 1787 I H S | Pray for the Soul of Mary | O'Brien who departd this life | July 16th 1787 KA 309 Aged 16 years | This Monument Erectd. by her | Fathr. Danl. O'Brien for him & | Family O'Brien Kate 26 Feb 1905 Thy will be done. In affectionate remembrance of Kate the dearly beloved wife of K Patrick O'Brien who departed this life at Clare Castle on 8th August 1884 in the 35th year of her age and in the 16th year of her married life may she rest in peace Amen A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant from our hearts which never can be filled The above Patrick O'Brien died at Clare Castle 17th March 1900 aged 69 years R. I. P. Daniel Sheedy died Aug. 30th 1963 Be thou faithful in death and I will give thee the crown of life Requiescat in Pace. Flat Slab in Front: In memory of Susan O Brien 1833 wife of Michael. O'Brien Patrick 14 Mar 1905 do K

O'Brien Susan 06 Jan 1905 do K

O'Brien Patrick 28 Jun 1884 In affectionate memory of my father Patrick O'Brien departed this life at Clare K Castle, Co. Clare on 28th June 1884 aged 84 years. Rest in peace. O'Brien 23 Jan 1905 IHS Erected by Patrick O'Brien of Clare Castle in memory of his beloved children. K AD 1850. O'Brien Susan 28 Nov 1855 IHS. This tomb was erected by Michael O'Brien of Killoo in memory of his beloved K wife Susan O'Brien alias Doherty who departed this life November the 28th 1855 aged 35 years. May she rest in peace. Amen

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O'Brien David Jun 1832 Erected | by the Clare Castle | Young Mens Society | and Parishioners | in 1865 | As OCH 61 a tribute to the zeal and virtues of | the Rev. David O'Brien C. C., who died of cholera | caught in the discharge of his clerical duty | in June 1832, aged 28 years R.I.P.| Munus quidem parvum, sed magnum testator amoram O'Brien 14 Feb 1837 This stone was erected | by Thos O'Brien in memory | of his parents. May they | rest OCH 26A in peace. Amen | Feb. 14th 1837 O'Connell Catherine 27 Apr 1889 Erected by Thomas O'Connell of Ballyea in memory of his beloved daughter KA 64 Catherine who died April 27th. 1889 aged 16 years. O'Connell Catherine 01 Sept 1906 Erected by Daniel O'Connell Ballyea in memory of his beloved wife Catherine who KA 65 died 1st. Sept. 1906 aged 58 years. Also his son Patrick died 8th. Dec. 1936. And his wife Delia died 7th. Dec. 1947. Remembered by their family Sr. Therese, Martin, Lil, John, Fred, Teresa, Willie, Joe, Vince and Mary. Patrick died 8 Dec. 1937. Delia died 7 Dec. 1946. R.I.P. O'Connell Patrick 08 Dec 1936 do KA 65 O'Connell Delia 07 Dec 1947 do KA 65

O'Connell Patrick 08 Dec 1937 do KA 65

O'Connell Delia 07 Dec 1946 do KA 65

O'Connell Bridget 28 Sept 1937 In loving memory of John Cleary Reaghfa, Darragh died 1 April 1955 aged 70 KA 70 years. Michael Cleary. Margaret Cleary died 2 April 1943 aged 60 years. Bridget O'Connell Drumdigus Castle, Kilmurry McMahon died 28 Sept. 1937 aged 76 years. R.I.P. O'Connell Bridget IHS | This tomb erected by | Daniel in memory of | his Mother Bridget alias KA 190 O'Connell a O'Connell Susan 31 Mar 1946 In | loving memory of | Susan O'Connell | College View Ennis | died 31 March OCH 147 1946. | Her husband Michael | died 11 Nov 1957| their children John, Bridget & Daniel | their son Michael | died 10 March 1996 | Philomena Fox | died 13 August 2003 | aged 66 years. RIP | erected by their daughter Lena. O'Connell Michael 11 Nov 1957 do OCH 147

O'Connell John do OCH 147

O'Connell Bridget do OCH 147

O'Connell Daniel do OCH 147

O'Connell Michael 10 Mar 1996 do OCH 147

O'Connell Mary 25 Dec 1974 do BCY 49

O'Connell Anthony 30 Jan 1984 do BCY 49

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O'Connor John 12 Dec 1903 In loving memory of John O'Connor who died 12 dec 1903 aged 47 | his wife KA 31 Bridget who died 19 June 1917 | their son John who died 20 Mar 1939 | his wife Margaret who died 15 Dec 1950 | their son Michael who died 28 feb 1918 | their son Joseph who died 12 Mar 1932 O'Connor Bridget 19 Jun 1917 do KA 31

O'Connor John 20 Mar 1939 do KA 31

O'Connor Margaret 15 Dec 1950 do KA 31

O'Connor Michael 28 Feb 1918 do KA 31

O'Connor Joseph 12 Mar 1932 do KA 31

O'Connor Miceal 12 Dec 1993 do BCY 9

O'Connors Patrick 6 Nov 1793 IHS| here lies the body of Patrick | O'Connors who departd this life | Nov 6th 1793 KA 256 aged 58 yrs | Erected by his brother | For him and posterity A O'Dea Pall 18 Dec 1837 Pall O'Dea died 18th Dec 1837 aged 27 by his father Dennis and sister Margaret CA 39 O'Dea James 7 Sept 1775 Here lyes the Body of James O'Dea who departed this Life Sept 7th 1775 aged 53 CA yrs. Erected by his sons Daniel & Darby O'Dea APMD 1901 Vol.V (1), part 1 O'Dea D 31 Dec 1809 This tomb was erected by Michl O'Dea in mem of his Brother D*** O'Dea who CA 49 depapd this Life December 31st 1819 aged 50 yrs. Also his son Danl who depd this life Sept 9th 1818 Aged 8 yrs. For him & posterity O'Dea Danl 9 Sept 1818 do CA 49 O'Dea Jeremiah 14 Dec 1877 Erected by James O'Dea in memory of his beloved father Jeremiah O'Dea who CA 50 departed life the 14th Dec.1877 aged 75 years. O'Dea Michael 17 May 1786 Here lies the Body of Michael O'Dea who deprt this life May 17th 1786 aged 73 CA 55 years. Erected by his son James O'Dea for him and family O'Dea 10 Nov Here lies the Body of ? O'Dea who depart. This life ?? 1766 CA 56

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O'Donoghue Bridie 30 Apr 1985 In Loving Memory of Bridie O'Donoghue 16 Limerick Rd. Ennis died April 30th CA 24 1985. Her husband Michael died July 30th 1988. Her sons Joe died March 3rd 1939. Roger died Nov 11th 1987. Baby Bridie 12.4.1931. Baby Michael 1.6.1971 O'Donoghue Michael 30 Jul 1988 do CA 24

O'Donoghue Joe 03 Mar 1939 do CA 24

O'Donoghue Roger 11 Nov 1987 do CA 24

O'Donoghue Bridie 12 Apr 1931 do CA 24

O'Donoghue Michael 01 Jun 1971 do CA 24

O'Grady Michael 17 Aug 1960 do BCY 83

O'Grady James 21 Aug 1985 do BCY 83

O'Halloran Gerard 10 Sep 2001 do BCY 203

O'Hanlon Alex 28 Jun 1867 IHS. Erected by Thos. O'Hanlon of Miltown Malbay in memory of his beloved CA 6 family, viz. Alex. O'Hanlon who died June 28 1867 aged 11 yrs.Jas. Laur. O'Hanlon died June 13 1888 aged 34 yrs.Jane O'Hanlon died Feb 5 1891 aged 20 yrs. Cath. O'Hanlon died Feb 15 1890 aged 69 yrs. AMEN [Tablet on west Wall] O'Hanlon Jas. 13 Jun 1888 do CA 6

O'Hanlon Jane 5 Feb 1891 do CA 6

O'Hanlon Cath 15 Feb 1890 do CA 6

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O'Keeffe Patrick 10 May 1935 do KA 204

O'Keeffe William 05 May 1962 do KA 204

O'Keeffe Mary 08 Dec 1985 do KA 204

O'Keeffe John 08 Octr 1918 do KA 205

O'Leary Joseph 11 Aug 1979 do CH2 28

O'Loughlin Michelle 17 Nov 1985 Michelle O'Loughlin | Manusmore | 29th Oct 1985 - 17 Nov 1985 | her sister Sinead CH2 90 | 2nd Sept 1989 - 29th Jan 1990 O'Loughlin Sinead 29 Jan 1990 do CH2 90

O'Mara Albert 12 Nov 1988 Albert O'Mara | 3 Abbey View Clarecastle | died Nov 12 1988 aged 43 yrs CH2 23

O'Shaughnessy Mary 13 Jul 1888 In loving memory of Mary & John O'Shaughnessy Darragh who died 13th. July KA 66 1888 & 13th. April 1905 respectively. Erected by Bridget, Maryanne & Michael. R.I.P.

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O'Shaughnessy Paul 08 Aug 2004 do OCH 116

O'Shea Jack 14 Oct 1998 Baby | Jack O'Shea | Died 14 Oct 1998 | R. I. P. BCY 264

O'Toole John 04 May 1905 do KA 255

O'Toole Michael 02 Jun 1905 do KA 255

O'Toole Mary do KA 255

O'Toole Timothy 16 Jun 1905 do KA 255

O'Toole Patrick 19 Jun 1905 do KA 255

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Pender Patrick 03 Feb 1985 do BCY 122

Pilkington John This tomb was erected by Mary Pilkington alias O'Loughlin and their son William Pilkington CA 36 in memory of his father John Pilkington who departed this life ? Pinion Terence 01 Jan 1905 This Tomb was erected | by Wm Pinion in memory | of his Brother Terence | Pinion who died | OCH 47 6th 1828 | His Father James Pinion | who died January 21st 1829 aged 70 | yrs

Pinion James 21 Jan 1829 do OCH 47 Plunkett John 08 Dec 1987 John Plunkett | died 8 Dec. 1987 | his wife Mary | died 4 July 1999 CH2 105

Power Michael 06 Aug 1978 do BCY 71

Power Paddy 17 Mar 1996 do BCY 71

Power Patrick F. 09 Nov 1989 Cherished memories of a caring husband and father |Dr. Patrick F. Power | Clarecastle CH2 41 Newfoundland & Kilkee | died 9 Nov 1989 aged 39 | Mary Power nee Kelleher | died 24 April 2004 aged 49 | Loved always by his wife Mary, daughters Clodagh, Gillian and Sarah. Power Mary 24 Apr 2004 do CH2 41 Proctor Josia 26 Dec 1841 Sacred to the memory of | Barrack Seg. Josia Proctor | of Clare Castle | Late Seg in HM 3rd OCH 26 DC | who departed this life 26th Dec 1841 aged 61 years. | This tablet was erected by his widow | Jemma Proctor | in rememberance to an exceptional father and a tender husband | I know that my Redeemer liveth ( Job CX1XV 25)

Purtill Mary Ann 20 Feb 1986 do BCY 182

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Quirke Timothy 24 Nov 1995 do BCY 120

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Reidy Lily 21 Jun 1951 do BCY 220

Reidy Mary 02 Sep 1983 do BCY 220

Reynolds Nora 10 Oct 1999 do CH2 55

Reynolds Pat CH3 84

Reynolds Oliver 12 Dec 2010 CH3 85

Roughan Anne 05 Jan 1969 do OCH 30

Roughan Mary 08 Jun 1975 Mary Roughan | Creggaunnahilla | died 8th June 1975 | Patrick Roughan | died 18th CH2 20 Nov. 1977 Roughan Patrick 18 Nov 1977 Mary Roughan | Creggaunnahilla | died 8th June 1975 | Patrick Roughan | died 18th CH2 20 Nov. 1977 Rovigo Elizabeth de 17 Feb1905 Stamer Tomb: Here lies the bodys of Col Henry Stamer. George Stamer of Carnelly K Honora Stamer Alias O Brien his wife and William Stamer their Son by whose orders this monument is erected died the 13th of July 1785 aged 35 years. Much lamented by his friends and his Country. Here also lies the body of George William Stamer who died 26th of November 1817 aged 16 Days.And of Lieu Col George William Stamer who departed this life April 24th 1819 aged 34 years. [Also buried in this tomb is Elizabeth Duchess of Rovigo who died in 1875. Russell Bridget 01 Nov 1914 In loving memory | of | Bridget Russell | Clarecastle | who died 1st Nov 1914 aged OCH 12 73 | and her husband John | died July 3 1922 aged 73 | also their grandchildren Brigid | died June 23 1941 aged 19 | Patrick March 15 1944 aged 25 | Christina Sept. 19 1945 aged 19. | RIP.

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Russell John 03 Jul 1922 do OCH 12

Russell Brigid 23 Jun 1941 do OCH 12

Russell Patrick 15 Mar 1944 do OCH 12

Russell Christina 19 Sept 1945 do OCH 12

Russell Patrick do OCH 109

Russell Catherine 05 Aug 1970 do OCH 109

Russell Mickey 19 Jan 2004 do OCH 109

Scanlan Bridget 07 Nov 2005 do CH2 42

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Sheedy Chrissie 21 Jun 1996 do BCY 18

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Sheedy Teresa Dec 1962 do BCY 45

Sheehan John 4 June 1975 In Loving Memory of John Sheehan, Clare Rd. Died 4th June 1975. His wife Mary CA 7 died 28th Dec. 1986. Their son Gearóid died 6th July 2002 aged 49 yrs. R.I.P. Sheehan Mary 28 Dec 1986 do CA 7

Sheehan Gearóid 06 July 2002 do CA 7

Sheehan Dominick 15 Oct 1967 In Loving Memory of Dominick Sheehan Clare Rd. died 15th Oct 1967. His wife CA 8 Kathleen died 22nd Feb. 1989. Their daughter Anna died 9 June 1997 aged 59 yrs. R.I.P. Sheehan Kathleen 22 Feb 1989 do CA 8

Sheehan Anna 09 June 1997 do CA 8

Sheehan Patrick Nov 1828 IHS. Gloria in Excelsis Deo. This tomb was erected by John Sheehan in memory of CA 9 his two sons Patrick died Nov 1828 aged 3yrs and Thomas died 9 Jan 1832 aged 9 yrs. For their posterity Sheehan Thomas Jan 9 1832 do CA 9 Sheehan Nancy 24 Jun 1989 In | Loving Memory | of | Margaret Killoughery, Barntick | Died 26 November 1957 BCY 3 | Mary F. Shannon, Barntick and Bronx N.Y. | Died 9 December 1972. | Nancy Sheehan, Barntick | Died 24 June 1989. | Her husband Syl. | Died 24 Jan 1997 | R. I. P. | SHEEHAN Sheehan Sylvester 24 Jan 1997 do BCY 3

Sheehan John 15 Sep 1982 John Sheehan died 15 Sept 1982 | his beloved wife Cissie | died 25 May 1999 CH2 39

Sheehan Cissie 25 May 1999 do CH2 39

Sheridan Catherine 05 Aug 1975 do OCH 93A

Sheridan Christopher 13 Nov 2005 do OCH 93A Sheridan Bridget 17 Apr 2010 OCH 93A Sheridan Patrick 24 May 1998 In Remembrance of a dear husband Patrick Sheridan formally of Killaffe Swinford CH3 37 Co Mayo & 31 Church Drive Clarecastle died 24 May 1998 aged 74 Years Erected by his wife Theresa Sherry Jane M. 16 Apr 1982 IHS | Erected | by Ellen Callanan | in memory of her | beloved husband | Sinon OCH 69 Callanan | died at Clare Castle | December 30 1878 aged 32 years. | Jane M Sherry died 16 April 1982 | fortified by the Last | Sacraments of | the Church on whose | soul sweet Jesus have mercy. Simmons Samuel 15 Mar 1851 Sacred to the memory | of Samuel Simmons | of the 63rd West Suffolk Reg | who OCH 80 departed this life the 15th day | of March 1851 | aged 21 years | This tomb was erected by | the Officers, Non-Commissioned soldiers and Privates | of the Company | as a tribute to their esteem and respect Slattery Paddy Paddy Slattery R.I.P. CA 65 Slattery Patrick 28 Feb 1980 Erected by Mary Slattery in loving memory of my dear husband Patrick Clarecastle CA 71 died 28 Feb. 1980. His mother Ellen and father Michael. Mary died 8 April 1969. Jesus have Mercy . R.I.P. Slattery Michael do CA 71

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Slattery Ellen do CA 71

Slattery Mary 08 Apr 1969 do CA 71

Slattery John 01 Jan 1925 John Slattery who died Jan 1925 and Mother Ann. [Stone shattered and script CA 59 incomplete] Slattery Ann do CA 59 Slattery Family In memory of the Slattery family Clonroadmore, Ennis. R.I.P KA 59 Slattery John M 29 Apr 1953 In loving memory of John Slattery Buncraggy died 29th. April 1953 His wife Mary KA 44 died 18th. June 1972 Slattery Mary 18 Jun 1972 do KA 44

Slattery Mary In loving memory of Mary Slattery and her Children Michael, Margret, Martin K Slattery Michael do K

Slattery Martin do K

Slattery Margaret do K

Slattery John (Jack) 13 Jul 2004 In loving Memory of The Slattery Family, Manus, Clarecastle. [Stone on grave] In K Loving memory of Johnny Cullen Manus died Aug 19 1959 aged 39 years his niece Mary Kelleher died May 18 1958. [Stone on grave] "God called your name so softly That only you could hear John (Jack) Slattery/ Manus, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. Who died on 13th July 2004/ Aged 67 Years Slattery Bridget 27 Dec 1904 [Mr Heher] ..aged 63 years. Erected by his wife Mary Heher alias Lynch and son K Heher Thomas Heher. Also his daughter Bridget Slattery alias Heher who dept life Jan 12 1823 aged 27 years. May they rest in Peace Amen. Slattery Sean 05 Jan 1997 Cherished memories of | Sean Slattery | 53 Church Drive, Clarecastle | died 5th Jan OCH 36 1997 aged 51 yrs. | His daughter Helen died 11th Feb 1973 | | his sons David and Thomas | died 25th Sept. 1975. | RIP | Forever in our thoughts | ereced by his wife Caroline & family. Slattery Helen 11 Feb 1973 do OCH 36

Slattery David 25 Sep 1975 do OCH 36

Slattery Thomas 25 Sept 1975 do OCH 36

Slattery Peter 08 Apr 1996 do BCY 176

Slattery Thomas 29 Nov 1996 do BCY 176

Slattery Mary 13 Nov 1989 Mary Slattery | Clare Hill, Clarecastle | died Nov 13 1989 aged 49 CH2 4

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Slattery Teresa 01 Jul 2001 In Loving Memory of our dear mother Teresa Slattery 13 St Josephs Tce Clarecastle CH3 40 died 1 July 2001 aged 87 years Forever in our thoughts . Erected by her loving family Slattery Family In loving Memory of The Slattery Family, Manus, Clarecastle. [Stone on grave] In K Loving memory of Johnny Cullen Manus died Aug 19 1959 aged 39 years his niece Mary Kelleher died May 18 1958. [Stone on grave] "God called your name so softly That only you could hear John (Jack) Slattery/ Manus, Clarecastle, Co. Clare. Who died on 13th July 2004/ Aged 67 Years Spellissy Elizabeth 19 Jun 1970 I h s | In Memory of | Elizabeth Spellissy | Tiermaclane | died 19th June 1970 | aged BCY 154 66 yrs. | her husband George | died 19th July 1978 | R. I. P Spellissy George 19 Jul 1978 do BCY 154

Stacpoole Georgina 16 Oct 1824 In this enclosure lies the remains of Georgina M. Stacpoole who died 16th. October KA 187 1824 Honor Stacpoole died 21st. June 1843 Elizabeth Stacpoole died 1st. May 1857 Richard John Stacpoole died 9th. October 1866. All of Edenvale in this Parish. Also Jane Stacpoole died 12th. October 1886. Stacpoole Honor 21 Jun 1843 do KA 187

Stacpoole Elizabeth 1 May 1857 do KA 187

Stacpoole Richard John 9 Oct 1866 do KA 187

Stacpoole Jane 12 Oct 1886 do KA 187

Stamer Henry, Col Stamer Tomb: Here lies the bodys of Col Henry Stamer. George Stamer of Carnelly K Honora Stamer Alias O Brien his wife and William Stamer their Son by whose orders this monument is erected died the 13th of July 1785 aged 35 years. Much lamented by his friends and his Country. Here also lies the body of George William Stamer who died 26th of November 1817 aged 16 Days.And of Lieu Col George William Stamer who departed this life April 24th 1819 aged 34 years. [Also buried in this tomb is Elizabeth Duchess of Rovigo who died in 1875. Stamer George do K

Stamer Honoria do K

Stamer William 13 Jul 1785 do K

Sullivan Brendan 30 Oct 1949 do OCH 120

Sullivan Joan 03 Jul 1993 do OCH 120

Sullivan Margaret do OCH 120

Sweeney 12 June 1810 Here lies the Body of ? Sweeney who departed this life June 12th 1810 aged 88 yrs. CA 62 Wife Catherine Sweeney who departed this life ?? 1808 Sweeney Catherine 12 Dec 1904 do CA 62

Talty Hannah 23 Jul 2001 do OCH 115

Talty Claire 29 Aug 1972 Baby Claire Talty | who was called home | 29th August 1972 | rest in peace |Talty BCY 41

Talty Pat 23 Mar 1995 In loving memory of Pat Talty Island McGrath Clarecastle died on 23 March 1995 CH3 18 aged 53 years Too dearly loved to be forgotten Erected by his loving wife Mary and family Tierney Bridget 22 Oct 1919 In Loving Memory of Bridget Tierney died 22 Oct 1919 aged 38. Erected by her CA 11 husband Ott? Tierney Tierney Kathleen 08 Mar 2001 In Loving Memory of Kathleen Tierney Nee Tuohy 18 Dalcassin Park Ennis died 8 CH3 10 March 2001 aged 82 years her husband Austin Guss died 23 Sept 2004 aged 82 years RIP Erected by her loving Husband Guss Tierney Austin G 23 Sep 2004 do CH3 11

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Tuohy James 01 Jun 1935 do KA 313

Tuohy Margaret 27 Mar 1941 do KA 313

Tuohy Delia 02 Aug 196? do BCY 209

Tuohy Michael 25 Sep 1974 do BCY 209

Tuohy Michael 22 May 1989 Michael Tuohy | 70 Parnell St. Ennis | died May 22 1989 CH2 91

Tuomey Suzanna 4 Feb 1767 Here lies the body | of Suzanna Tuomey | who departed this life | the 4th day of OCH 37 February 1767 Ui Speilgheasa Brighde 22 Nov 1903 I moil cuimhne Brighde bean Phadraig ui-Speilgheasa do fuair bas an dara la KA 61 fichead de mi na Samhna 1903 aois di deich mbliana agus tri fichead. Suaimhneas De agus a h-anam. A mac Seoirse do thog. Unknown [Flat tombstone with no script visible] CA 38 Unknown [Cross in concrete. There may be script on the horizontal arm facing east] CA 38A Unknown In Loving Memory of the Infants who were laid to rest and are now safe in the arms CA 16A of Jesus in Heaven. Rest in Peace Unknown [Iron Cross on concrete base. No inscription] CA 29 Unknown [Ornate upright stone with no visible script] CA 32 Unknown [Slab with inscription badly weathered] CA 57 Unknown [Slab with inscription badly weathered] CA 66 Unknown [A slab with a plain Calvary Cross and no inscription] CA 43A Unknown [Slab with inscription almost totally weathered] CA 44 Unknown [Upright stone marker. No script] CA 26 Unknown [Upright marker. No inscription visible] CA 32 Unknown Fragment on doorstep from Cloister | Aug | Aged 12 yrs | faith Dau | for her and KA 263 posterity A Unknown Ancient fragment near arch in to Cloister KA 255 A Unknown Mary 29 Apr 1837 This tomb is erected by Michael ion & Liaiiin in memory of his beloved wife Mary KA 45 & ?????? Who departed this life April 29th. 1837 aged 59 years. May her soul rest in peace. Unknown [No inscription] KA 57 Unknown Here lies the body KA 203 Unknown HIS [Blank] KA 260 Unknown [Not legible] KA 58 Unknown [Not legible] KA 60 Unknown Erected by Anthony ? To the memory of his dear son Anthony who departed this KA 25 life the 25th May ???? Aged 25. Rest in peace | Amen Unknown [Not legible] KA 237 Unknown [Not legible] KA 239 Unknown [Not legible] KA 241 A Unknown [Not legible] KA 244 Unknown [Not legible] KA 246 Unknown [Not legible] KA 249 126

Wall Michael 16 Sep 1988 In Loving Memory Of | Michael Wall | Barnageeha | died Sept 16 1988 aged 68 | on BCY 223 whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy | Wall Wallace Margaret 03 Feb 1999 In Loving Memory of Patrick MacMahon, Martin MacMahon, also Danny CA 12A (Peg) MacMahon who died 23rd April 1928 and Babs MacMahon who died 11th Aug 1928. Molly died 19 Oct 1943. Martin (Jnr) died 26 April 1945. Margaret (Peg) Wallace died 3rd Feb 1999. R.I.P. Walsh Michael 08 Feb 1926 In loving memory of Michael Walsh Bunnow Doora who died Feb 8th. 1926 Aged KA 14 58 years. His wife Julia Walsh died April 1st. 1931 Aged 56 years. Erected by their Children in U.S.A. Walsh Julia 01 April 1931 do KA 14 Walsh Katherine 01 Dec 1935 Pray for Katherine Walsh Ballybeg died December 1935. Her husband Michael died KA 228 December 1951 R.I.P. Remembered by her loving family. Walsh Michael 01 Dec 1951 do KA 228 Walsh Patrick 29 Nov 1983 Patrick Walsh | Ballybeg | died Nov. 29th 1983 | his wife May | died Feb. 10th 1995 CH2 83

Walsh May 10 Feb 1995 do CH2 83

Walton ???? 17 Feb 1707 I H S | Here lies the body of ???? | Walton of ???? Who depd | this life 17th Feb KA 133 1707 Aged 65 | Ys also the body of Sam Walton | Who departd this life 19th Of Augt | 177? Aged ?? years erectd by | Jn Walton Son of ???? | ????????? him & Family Walton Sam 19 Aug 177? do KA 133 Ward Patrick 26 Jan 1895 Erected by Mary McNamara Clarecastle in loving memory of her father Patrick CA 28 Ward who died 26 Jan 1895. Her mother Katherine Ward who died 1 April 1905 and her brother Patrick Ward who died 26 Nov. 1907. Her sister Ellen Halpin who died 8 Oct 1898. Honora Ward. Margaret Ward died March 25 1931 aged 59. R.I.P. Ward Katherine 01 Apr 1905 do CA 28

Ward Patrick 26 Nov 1907 do CA 28

Ward Honora do CA 28

Ward Margaret 25 Mar 1931 do CA 28

Sacred to the memory of | Catherine Webster alias Davine | the beloved wife of Henry Webster | she departed this life 9th Aug 1860 aged 38 years | also her son Webster Catherine 9 Aug 1860 Henry William Webster | this was erected by her husband to | record her ….. As a OCH 143 wife and mother Webster Henry William do OCH 143

Whitney Ann 15 Nov 1936 do OCH 71

Visit of Eucharistic Congress Bell to Clare Castle Church

On Sunday 23 October 2011

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Abbreviations

CA = Clare Abbey

OCH = Old Clare Hill

KA = Killone Abbey

K = Killow

CH2 = Clare Hill 2

CH3 = Clare Hill 3

BCY = Ballyea Churchyard

The correct copying of inscriptions from old gravestones is fraught with difficulties. It is inevitable that mistakes will occur. While every effort has been made to record the individual gravestones as accurately as possible, Clare Roots Society wishes to apologise to any individual or family whose family records are recorded in error. Should any family or individual become aware of errors to these records, please contact [email protected]. All of the cemeteries contain gravestones with missing inscriptions or simple stone markers. In the interest of completeness and accuracy, Clare Roots Society is glad to add names that would identify these graves.

We are fortunate that all the graveyards in the Parish are maintained to a high standard by public bodies and private groups. Some graves have suffered from mindless vandalism in the past. The repair of these stones would be a patriotic and Christian gesture.

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Sources:

A History of Clare Abbey and Killone – Joseph Power 1987 The Diocese of Killaloe – Ignatius Murphy 1991, 1992 & 1995 Clare Champion of 28 April 1928, 8 December 1928, 31 May 1947, 9 October 1952, 12 July 1958, 19 July 1985 Mary Moroney deceased Clare Roots Society Gravestone inscriptions of Old Clare Hill, Clare Abbey, Killow & Killone cemeteries. Robert Cullen for the gravestone inscriptions of Ballyea Churchyard. Irish Folklore Commission, Schools Survey, 1937, (microfilm), Clare Local Studies Centre, Ennis. Records kept by Loyola & Christopher Collins & Haulie Kelleher in relation to wording and location of the gravestones within the Church

The 1964 photographs of the Church are reproduced with the kind permission of the Higgins Family and Brooks Studios. Many people have volunteered information, advice, and help with sources and photographs, including: Frank Barry, Hilary Gilmore, Tony Doyle, Ada Power, Lena Neylon, John McInerney, John Hanly, Mickey McNamara, Seán Keane, P.J. Ronan & Olive McNamara, Mary Egan, Francis Power, Stephen Sheedy, Michael Daly, Mary & Michael Starr, Anthony & Marie Higgins, Christy Leyden, Tom Fitzgerald, Mary Reidy, Pat Quinn, Carmel Cronin, Cissie Collins, Kevin O’Keeffe, Cora Moloney, Marge Smith, Betty & Willie Slattery, Martin Mulvihill, Helen Bevan, Liam Curran, Robert Cullen, Noreen Kelly, John Kelly. Many local people, too numerous to mention, have helped me over the past few months. I am indebted to all of you.

Dick Cronin- Clare Co. Council Conservation Officer

The Diary of Colour-Sergeant George Calladine, 19th Foot, 1793 – 1837, (ed.), Major M.L. Ferrar. London 1922

A History of Clare Castle and its Environs – Joseph Power, Clare Castle, 2004

Photographs other than those acknowledged are generally the work of the author. The Edenvale House photographs were taken with the kind permission of the owner.

A grant from Roche Ireland Ltd. arranged by Des Ryan assisted in the preparation of this publication. Fr. Brady and the Pastoral Council endorsed and supported the project. Both forms of support are deeply appreciated and acknowledged. Any surplus from sales will accrue to the Parish.

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( McNamara home in Patrick St. - courtesy of Nora McNamara Keane)

(Demolition in Main St. Clare Castle )

(Patrick Street, Clare Castle)