'The following inscriptions are from the Churchyard of Clonegal of which we append a skend and an account recently published' -

"The Church of Clonegal was originally founded in the time of St Patrick, on a dun or mound which has formed the base of a small fortress, and was surrounded by a deep fosse enclosed by a rath and had formerly been the residence of some ancient chieftain. "At the present day the rath, plainly visible and planted with Scotch firs, forms the boundary of the churchyard, which consists of the sloping sides of the dun and the site of the fosse, out of which, in 1902, at a depth of about ten feet below the present surface, and ancient quern or hand-cornmill (now in the vestry of the church) was taken on digging the grave surrounded by the lofty monument on the right of this picture. "The first Rector was St Fiac, who was ordained by St. Patrick as one of the first Bishops of the Irish Church. "the Parish f special interest from being situated in the mountainous district uniting the Wicklow Mountains and the Leinster range which divides the plains of Carlow from the plains of Wexford, and forms one of the passes into Wexford. It was for centuries debatable ground, and for this reason remained until Queen Elizabeth's reign, under the control of the native chieftains."

The south side of the church throughout its entire length, naturally contains the greater number of tombs. All the monument are of the eighteenth century, except one which is of the seventeenth century, and two in the extreme south-western corner which are of the first two decades of the nineteenth century, and some additions made to eighteenth -century monuments. Every monument is therefore here recorded.

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CLONEGAL CHURCHYARD

WHELAN

Here lieth the body of Patrick Whelan who depd this life Decr the 2nd 1806 aged 28 years.

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.. Amen

 WHITE

This stone was erected by James WHite of Doonane

Where lieth his father and Mother John White and Catherine White and also Anne WHite

Wife of said James Deceased June 21 1777 aged 96 years. Also two of said James' Children

Margt and Mary.

*Notes It appears to have been erected on the death of James Whites' wife in 1777. 

DORAN

Here lyeth the body of Denis Doran deceased May 2d 1784 aged 44 years.

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

 DOYLE

Here lies the body of John Doyle dep this life Nov 11 1796 aged 68 years.

 MURPHEY

Here lieth the body of Mary murphey Decd Mach 28-1788. Aged 70 Years. Rest in pace. Amen

KENNEDY

Here lyeth the body of James Kennedy who Dec July 7-1771 Aged 20 years. Lord Have Mercy on His soul.

BAYL

Here lies the body of Thomas Bayl of Leany who depd this life Febry the 29th 1791. Aged 81 years,

also his wife Mary Bayl who depd Decbr. the 11th 1796 aged 82 years

(Sculptor O. Doyle)

BYRNE

Here lyeth the body of John Byrne who departed January 8th 1781 aged 60 years.

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

KEHOE

Here lies ye body of John Kehoe & sons Ge.. Mily Pat & John who departed this life April ye 7th 1744 aged 25 yrs.

*Notes The widow evidently thought it a good opportunity to record the names of her four sons, who must all have been babies.

 HEARON

Here lyeth the body of Bryan Hearon who deceased The 9 of January 1770 Aged 70 years.

Also ye body of Mary Hearon who Deceased ye 10th of August 1780. Aged 17years.

Lord Have Mercy on their souls.

 BRYAN

Mathew Bryan died ye 8 of July 1780 aged 22 years. Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

 BRADLEY

*Supposed to be the oldest stone recorded

Here lyeth teh body fo Beniemen and An Bradley who died 10 of November 1692.

DONOHOE

Here lieth the body of John Donohoe late of Coppeny who depd this life May the 1st 1798, Aged 75 yrs.

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul. This stone is erected by his son John Donohoe in memory of him.

BYRNE

Here lyeth the body of Mary Byrne deceased N? 1707 aged 67 Years Also ye body of ?  ? 28

the rest is illegible

DONOGHUE

This stone was erected by Patrick Donoghue in memory of his father Michael Donoghue of Rath

who departed this lifeSept 11-1880 aged 60 Years,

Also Thomas Donoghue who departed this life 28th day of October 1817 aged 31 years.

Also Bridget Donoghue who departed this life the 19th day of July 1819 aged 78 years. Lord Have Mercy On Their Souls.

DOYLE

Here lyeththe body of James Doyle Decd June 10- 1778 aged 61 years.

HEADEN

Here lies the bodyof Richd Headen who decd May 17-1740 aged 67 years.

CONNOLLY-HEDIN

Here lieth  the body of Mary Connoly alias Hedin who departed this life March the 10th 1775 aged 64 years.

ROCHE

Here lieth the body of Anne Roche Decd. Mar 4 1778 aged 60. Reqt in Pace.

ROCHE

Here lyeth the body of John Roche son to Gareth Roche of Newstone Decd. March 15th 1780 aged 6 yrs

 DOYLE

*Notes- Two granite uprights illegible though the first seems to containe the name of Doyle, and the second bears the words aged and years.

 The third and fourth are not deciphered but the fifth reads

NEAL

Here lies the body fo BraynNeal Decd. Mar 1774 aged ?

MOURAN

Here lieth the body of Michael Mouran Decd Sept 5th 1770 aged 57 years

WHELAN

Here lieht the bodyof Patrick Whelan Deceased ? 1707 aged?

WADIE(R?) K

Here lyeth the body of John Wadie(r?)k who depd January 2nd 1778 aged 16 years. Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

O'BRIEN

Here lieth the body of Mary O'Brien who dec Decmbr 17th 1785 aged 21 yrs. Lord Have Mercy On Her Soul.

CARTY-KEHOE

This stone Erected by James Carty in memory of his wife Hannah Carty alias Kehoe

who depd this life March 18th 1794 aged 32 or  92 yrs. Lord Have Mercy On His Her

BEAGHAN

Here lieth the body of Briged Beahgan Decd. Oct 17th 1784 Aged 27 . Rest in pace.

 DOYLE

Here liethteh body of Hugh Doyle who decd Dec 9 178*(sic) aged 84 years.Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

*Notes date probably intended for 1778.

DOYLE

Here lieth the body of Peter Doyle of Tomgarrow in memory o fhis father Michael DOyle who depd thsi life July 22nd 1831or 1881? aged 71 years.

WHEALAN

Here lyeth the body of Dorathy Whealan who departed Augst 15th 1775 Aged 60 years

Lord Have Mercy On Her Soul.

TUMPKIN

John Tumpkin died June 29th 1736 aged 70 Years

Lord have Mercy on his Soul

BROWNE

Here lieth the body of the Spirited Volunteer

Henry Browne depd the 14th May 784 Aged 26 years.

CLARKE

Here lieth the body of Michael Clarke who depd this life

Jan 8th 1807 aged 72 years

Also the body of

Honor Clarke wife to the above Michael Clarke who departed this life

The 6th day of January 1818 aged 76 years. Also Thomas Clark who depd this life June 11 1844 aged 81 years

*Notes

Recently a handsome upright stone has been added at the head of this falt stone by an American Gentleman, related to the family, who was visiting Ireland, with an inscription commencing:-

"Of your Charity Pray for the Soul's Repose" of these three persons, of who Thomas is called son of Michael and Honor, of three other sons of theirs -William died 1839, John Died 1828 and James and of Mrs Anastasia Clarke who died in 1869 and her son Michael in d. in

"but either by mistake or by way of correction it gives the dates of the deaths of Honor Clake and Thomas Clarke as both on the 19th day of the month."

BATERTON

Here

Lieth the body of

Mr. Larence Baterton

Juniar ( sic) who dyed

Desember (sic) the 12th day

1719 and in the 19th

year of his age.

 CODD

Here Lieth the body of Thomas Codd who deceased the

 24 day of December 1744 aged 81 years.

BOYLE

Here lieth the bodyof Mrs. Elizabeth Boyle who

departed this life the 5th day of Oct 1770 aged 89 years

Also here lieth the body of George Boyle Esquire.

Who departed this life January the 2nd in the year

Of Our Lord 1780

BRYAN

Here lieth the body of Morgan Bryan Decd. Mar 21-1781 Aged 44-Rest in Pace.

WELCH

Here lieth the body of John Welch who died August 7e 8- 1772

80 years of his aeged (sic)

COD

Here lieth the body of John Cod who departed this life February the 3rd 1791 aged 25 years

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.Amen

CODD

Here lieth the body of Edward Codd who departted this life April the 1st 1797 aged 25 years

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

SINGLETON1*

Here liest the body of Thomas Singleton who departed thsi life February the 1st 1788 aged 68 years.

SINGLETON 2*

Beneath this stone lie the remains of William Dingleton late pf Bagenalstown

who died on the 18th of September 1835 aged 87 years.

 

*Notes:-The two bodies were evidently buried in same grave; and it is a tradition that in the same grave there is another Singleton who was killed at Enniscorthy in the rebellion of 1798*

DONOGHOE

Here lyeth the body of Edmond Donoghoe of Clonocony Who departed thsi life the

16 day of ? aged 62 ( no year ) Also Catherine Donoghoe daughter of Edmond Donoghoe of Cloncocony who departed this life ? of June and in the ? year of ? aged 17.

*Notes the stone bears the appearances of being towards the end of the 18th century

DONOGHUE

Here lieth the body of Michael Donoughue of C? who departed thsi life January the ? 1744 aged 68. Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

WHELAN

Here lieth the body of William Whelan who departed this life March 12th 1797 aged 78 years

WHEALON

Here lieth the body fo Anne Whealon Decd. March 21 - 1781

SINKLER

Here lyeth the Body of Mr Sinkler

who departed this life 29 day of September 1763

aged 72 years.

LACY-CORBET

Here lieth the body of SimonLacey Depd this life July

the 2nd 1760 aged 68. Also his wife Margery Lacy Depd

this life Nov 20 1789 aged 74 years. And also the body of

Robert Lacy son to the above Simon & Margery Lacy who depd this life the

12th August 1801 aged 78 years. And also the body of Mary Corbet

daughter to the above Simon and Margery Lacy who

departed this life May ? 1803 aged 80 years.

Here also lieth the body of Robert Lacy Grandson of

the above Robert Lacy who departed this life the 1st Dec 1804

Aged 7 weeks. And her also lieth the body of mary Lacy wife of Robert Lacy

who departed this life 6th March 1811 aged 80years.

DOBBS

To

The Memory of Edward Dobbs

Late

Sergeant major

of the

Kildare Regiment of Militia

who died in Enniscorthy

on the  30th day of October 1815

aged 86 years

This stone is erected by the officers

and

Non Commisioned Officers of the regiment

In testimony of their appreciation

Of his conduct

During Perios of

16 Years Service.

DOBBS

Erected by Bridget Dobbs in Memory of her husband

George Dobbs who depd this life 23rd of March

1811 aged 40 years

Lord Have Mercy on his soul

CUMMINS

Here lieth the Body of Walter

Cummins who depd this life December 28th 1764

Aged 78 years

And also Elizabeth his wife who depd this life

January 29th 1798 aged 101. And also the body of Mr. Thomas Cummins

who departed this life December 4 1807 aged 81 years. Also the body of

Mathew Cummins son to the above Thomas Cummins who dep this life

30 day of Janry 1814 aged 46 years

Requiescant in Pace-Amen

REDMOND

Here Lieth the body of Wm Redmond Dec Nov 7 1785 aged 61 *Rest In Pace*

SWINNY

Maria H Swinny

Wife of Revd George S. Swinny

Sometime Rector of Clonegal

Died Oct XX111

1854

"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord " Rev X1V. 12

DIXON

Erected by Eliza Dixon wife to George Dixon ( sic)

Drummin who departed this life 25 Sept aged 46 in the

year of our Lord 1850.

HOPKINS

Here lies the Remains of William Hopkins late of

Clonegal who departed this life the 26th day of October

1809 aged 41 years

Also the remains of his beloved

Wife Susannah who departed this life on the first of

November 1811 aged 71 years.

Also their third son

Nicholas Hopkins who died 11th of June 1856 in

the 59th year of his age.

HOPKINS

Here lies the body of Nicholas Hopkins who departed this life

the 18 1787. Also the body of Serah Hopkins wife to Nicholas Hopkins

who departed this life September 28th 1802 aged 67 years. Also Robert

Hopkins who departed this life May 15th 1889 aged 77 Yrs.

HOPKINS

In memory of Mary Hopkins of the Grove who died

24 Decr 1842 in the twnety third year of her age

Also her mother Anne Hopkins who departed this life

the 6th Novr 1861 aged 60 years. Also her father Edward

Hopkins who died 28th February 1867. Also her

Sister Anne Hopkins who died 3rd of May 1876 aged

54 years. Also her sister Anne Hopkins who died Aug 30 1884 aged 57 years

* no mistake there are two sisters named Anne.

HOPKINS

Mrs. Barbara Hopkins late of Drummin died April 4th

1834 aged 61 years. And Mr. Nicholas Hopkins late of Drummin

died March 18th 1835 aged 52 years.

RALPH

 * On the slope of the dun beginning also from the west is an upright stone, now partly buried but

quite recently it was uncovered for an interment of one of the family. On it there was found, perfectly legible the following poetical inscription to WilliamRalph, woodranger to Henry Tighe Esq., M.P. of Rosanna Co Wicklow, who owned considerable property in the neighbourhood, and who wife the authoress of Psyche and other poems, had lived in Kilcarry Cottage close by, but died in 1810 so that suggestion of Ryan ("History of Co Carlow") that she composed the inscription is unfounded.

In my researching of the Tighe family I was told it was indeed her husband Henry that wrote these words. Perhaps Henry simply added to some of his wifes words, did he or did he not?

To The Memory Of William Ralph Of Kilcarry , Who Died 21st February 1811, Aged 71 Years.

Guard Of The Wood In Settled Low Content,

Lived William Ralph, A Ramble Paid His Rent.

A Boy, In Sportive Toil He Climbed The Trees;

A Man. He Lov'd Them Rustling In The Breeze.

 

As He Grew Old, His Old Companion Spread

A Broader, Browner Shadow O'er His Head;

While Those He Planted Shot On High, And Made

For Many A Rook An Hospitable Shade.

 

With This One Change, Life Gently Crept Away.

A Placid Stream It Flowed From Day To Day.

His Friends And Children Lov'd Him As The Tear

Well Spoken, Profusely Shed Upon His Bier

If He Had  Faults, Thou Also Have Thy Share;

Strike Thine Own Breast, And Feel What Lurketh There.

He Who Sees All, Shall Judge Both Him And Thee;

Repent For As It Falls, So Lies The Tree.

 RAINSFORD

"In the fosse on this side of the  Striking monument is in the ground fromerly used for the members of the family of Rainsford, of Rainsford Lodge, and consists of a huge erection above ground, with a small door which it is well to explain.

*It was build by Mr. Simmonds who had married into the Rainsford, family, and who died about twenty years ago, in order that he might be buried above ground.

Within the enclosure are small modern slabs recording the death of Mary Anne Rainsford ( alias Bloxham) born March 1794 who died July 1861, and several of her children

The Rainsford family have produced several celebarated preachers, including the Rev Marcus Rainsford, of London, and the Rev. W. S Rainsford, Recotr of St George's, New York, a contributor to the recent renovations of Clonegal Church.

PASLEY

Here lieht the body of Mr. Jonathan Pasley. Who departed thsi life October 4th 1787 aged 58 years.

Also the body of Mr. John Pasley who departed this life February the 26 1782, aged 44 years. Also the body of Miss Eliza Pasley who died the 29th of December 1818 aged 86 years.

DURDIN

Here lieth the body of John Durdin Esqr., Barrister at Law who died 30th March 1817.

Also the body of Alexr Durdin Esqr., who departed this life the 19th of May 1829 aged 57 years.

Also the body of his son Charles Durdin Esqr.,

Barrister at Law who died Jan 5th 1843 aged 29 years

Also on the 1st January 1849 William Durdin Esqr.,

AB &MD in the 70th year of his age

Also of Harriott Durdin who died 21st March 1872 aged 86.

*Notes 1906

Other later inscriptiosn of the Durdin family exist on stones in the same enclosure, The Durdins at

Huntingdon Castle in this parish, where the eldest daughter of the late Alexander Durdin ( Mrs Herbert Robertson) still resides- of the Esmondes who preceded the Durdins at Huntingdon Castle and lived there from its erection in 1625-1762 no memorials can now be found in the Churchyard, though Ryan County Carlow -1883- recorded the following inscription for Esmond.

ESMOND

Here lyeth inter'd the body of Mr. John Esmond who departed this life June the 9 1715.

Requiescat in Pace.

BRYAN

This stone was erected by John Bryan of Kilcarry

In Memory of his wife bridget Bryan who depd this life

the 11th of Oct 1801 aged 72 years.

Lord Have Mercy on her Soul. Amen.

O'NEIL

Erected by Lawrence O'Neil in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth O'Neil (alias Doyle) of Ratheengraney who depd this life 20 Oct 1818 aged 22 years

O'NEIL

This stone was erected by Daniel O'Neil of Raheengrainy in Memory of his son Phelim O'Neil

who depd this life the 1st of Sept 1802 aged 5 yrs

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul-Amen.

DOYLE

Erected by Philip DOyle in memory of his mother

Catherine Doyle who decd the 27th of April 1791 aged 60 years.

Lord Have Mercy Oh Her Soul.

ROCHE

Upper half has flaked appears the monument was erected around the time of the wifes death in 1796

???the 2 day of Jan 1790 aged ?

Also his wife Bridget Roche alias Doyle who ded Jan 30th 1796 aged 57 yrs.

And their daughter Bridget Decr ye 19th 1795 aged 24 years.

Requiescant in Pace

WHELAN

Here lieth the body of Daniel Whelan who depd this life March 6th 1797 aged 40 yrs.

NOWLAN

Here lieth the body of James Nowlan deceased Febr 1st 1762 aged 20 years. Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.Amen

DAGG

Here lieth the body of David Dagg who depd this life August 12th 1702 Aged 94 years.

 Also his wife Frances Dagg who departed this life April 2 1732 or 1752 aged 84 years.

RYAN

Erected by Patrick Ryan in memory of his fahter Gregory Ryan who depd this life June ye 16th 1786, aged 71 years. Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

RELPH

Here lieth the body of Mr. John Relph late of Kilcarry who departed this life 28 Janaury 1800 aged 106 years.

Also his son John Relph who departed this life 17- May 1808 aged 53 years.

*Name evolves to Ralph

COE

Here lyeth the remains of Mrs. Frances Coe first wife of Mr Richard Coe. She departed thsi life the

1st day of April 1740 in the 82nd year of her age. Also the body of said Richard Coe who departed this life the 19th January 1779 aged 80 years.

HAYES

Erected by Sylvester Hayes in memory of his father Michael Hayes who depd this life Decr the 5th 1813 aged 74 years.

Also his mother Mary Hayes who depd this life Decr 1st 1816 aged 78 years.

May they rest in peace. Amen

DOYLE -MAHON

Here lyeth the body of Mary Doyle alias Mahon who departed this life ye 10 day of June 1784

aged 60 years. Lord have mercy on her.

FOX

Here lyeth the body of Denish Fox Decd jan 17- 1789 aged 81 years.

*Note name could have been Denis or Denis H

DOYLE

Here lyeth the body of Moriss Doyle Deceased August 111 1779 aged 71 yrs. Also three of his sons Morgan, Matthew, Ed

Herer Lyeth ye body of Peter Doyle who depd May 24 1790 Aged 65 yrs. Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

NOWLAN-HUES

Here lieth the body of Mary Nowlan alias Hues who depd this life December 12 1787 aged 44 yrs.

The Lord have Mercy on her soul. Amen.

 RILEY

Here lieth the body of Peter Riley decd April 11th 1786 aged 47 years. Also Matw Riley age 20 yrs.

Reqt in Pace. Amen.

 GERMAINE

Erected by Eleanor Germaine in memory of her husband Philip Germaine late of Lisnuvagh who departed this life Janry 30-1819 aged 66 years.

May he rest in Peace. Amen.

Here lieth the body of Thomas Germaine who departed this life July 25th 1798 aged 76 yars.

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.Amen

HUES

Here lies ye body of Daniel Hues who departed this life December 28 1773 aged 28 yrs.

Requiescnat in Pace. Amen.

DONOGHUE

Here lies ye bodi of John Donoghue Depd April 7th 1787 aged 79 years.

Reqct in pace.

FITZGERALD

Erected by James Fitzgerald of Ballenastraw in memory of his father Thomas Fitzgerald who depd

this life Sept the 10th 1811 aged 54 years.

BLAKE

Here lyeth the Body ? Blake Decr 1746

LEWIS

Here lieth the body of William Lewis who died July the 18th 1782 aged 60 year

Here also lyeth the body of Jane Lewis

Wife to the above who departed this life ???

Lord Have Mercy On His Soul.

BYRNE

Here lies the body of William Byrne of Balyshonogue

Depd May 20 1777 aged 56 yrs

Also his wife Onor Byrne their daughter Catherine Byrne depd July 6th

1785 aged 87 years and their son Danl Byrne depd Feb 10th 1788 aged 26 years.

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WELLS CHURCHYARD CO CARLOW

SHORE

Patrick Shore  died 1767 aged 76 years

John Shore died 1773 aged 40 Years

Erected by George Shore in memory of his mother Elizabeth Shore died August 1804.

HUGHES-

John Hughes of Moremore died 188

MURPHY

Eleanor Murphy died 1827 aged 75

GRAY

James Gray died 1791

LAWLESS

John Lawless died 1765 aged 63

BRENNAN

Martin Brennan died 1862

*stone is now broken

CAMPBELL

Ann Campbell alias Carroll died Jan 1799 aged 30

NOWLAN

John Nowlan died 1824

FOLEY

Margaret Foley died 1757 aged 13 years

PRENDERGAST

Rose Prendergast died Feb 1770 aged 67 years

TAYLOR

James Taylor died 1820

STEPHENS

Mary Stephens died 1773

WHITE

John Whited died 1778 aged 47 years

FLEMING

Redmond Fleming to his Father Valentine Fleming Decr 24 1789 aged 63.

KELLY

Dudley Kelly of Kilkenny died 8 April 1806 aged 53.

James Kelly 1775 aged 9 years

Now fallen down

KEREVAN

Mary Keravan died Aug ye 11- 1720

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DUNLECKNY

BLACKNEY

Here lies the body of James Balckeny who departed this life twenty first of May 1742 aged 60 years.

Also the body of Mary Balckney wife of Waler Blackney she depd this life the 24th June 1754 aged 32 years

Also the body of Cathorine Blackney wife of James Blackney she depd this life ( No date stated) aged 72 years.

Also the body of George Balckney son of the above Walter he depd this life ( no date) aged 16 years.

Also the body of Walter Blackney who depd Sept 29th 1796 aged 83 years.

Also the body of his son John Blackney he depd in Sept 1797 aged 49 years and James his eldest son

who depd 28th May 1796 aged 51 years.

And Catherien daughter to James who depd in 1816 aged 32 years and

Jane also daughter to James depd this life in 1837 aged 58 years.

 MEYLER

Here lieth the body of Jane Meyler she depd the 12th of August 1781 aged 55 years.

Also the body of Phillis Blackney she depd the 8th of August 1782 aged 48 Years.

May they Rest in Pace- Amen

PRENDERGAFT ( PRENDERGAST)

This monument was erected by the Revd. Michael Prendergaft Parifh  Prieft of Dunleckny A.D. 1810 in memory of his Uncle the Revd. Michael Brophy D of Leighlin and P.P. of Dunleckney.

Who departed this life the 26th of Feb A.D, 1798 aged 68 years and also in Memory of his

Granduncle the Revd. Michael Brohphy Docotor of SOrbonne and P.P. of Dunleckny who died

the 2d of October A.D. 1758 aged 63 years.

Requiescant in Pace. Amen

 BROWNE

Here lieth the bod of Wm Browne who depd this life

March the 12th 1727 aged 74 yrs. Also Margaret Brown alias Dillon his wife

Depd  the (Broken off) the 6th 1748 aged 79 yrs. Also Patt Browne son of the above

Wm and Margaret Browne depd Decr ( broken off)  aged (Blank) yrs also Mable Browne daughter of Wm and Margaret Browne depd Decr ( no dates)

NEWTON-1

In a neatly kept enclosure, shut off from the rest of the church yard by low yew hedges, ae a number of graves, mostly members of the Newton family or near connections of theirs.

"By the order of the Privy Council made on 17th December 1873, the graveyard of Dunleckney was vested in the late Philip Jocelyn Newton, Esq., the then owner of the Dunleckeny estate; and

his tomb is a prominent opbject in this enclosure. It is of granite, coffin shaped, with a sloping cap, terminating on the top in a handsome polished cross-flroy.

The inscription, which is in metallic letters, and runds round the bade of three sides is:-

 In Loving memory of Philip Jocelyn Newton who died April 20th 1895 aged 76*years. Until the day break and the shadows flee away. Cant 1v 6.

* This is an error Mr. Philip Jocelyn Newton was born of the 23rd March 1818 and was consequently seventy-seven years of age at the time of his death

(ETB)

NEWTON

In memory of M.C.A. Newton loved daughter of Philip Jocelyn Newton born Sep 22nd 1842 died May 2d 1888.

 "Her sins which are many are forgiven for she loved much." St Luke vii, 47.

NEWTON

In Memory of Adeline Sarah Newton the beloved wife of Arthur N Forbes Gordon of Rayne Aberdeenshire. Died 21st February 1879 aged 30.

*Mrs Forbes Gordon was also a daughter of Mr. Philip Jocelyn Newton*

BAGENAL

In loving memory of Dudleigh John Bagenal

infant son of Philip H and H. J. Bagenal aged 5 months.

And a little child shall lead them Isaiah xi,6.

VESEY

In memory of Charlotte Vesey who died Dec 20th 187 aged 2 days. And of her infant brother

Children of William and Anne Vesey.

"Suffer the little children to come unto me"

*Mrs Anne Harriette Vesey wife of William Mushamp Vesey Esq., was a daughter of Mr. Philip Jocelyn Newton and succeeded him at Dunleckney Manor."

OSBORNE

In memory of Sir William Osborne Baronet of Beechwood Park in the County of Tipperary

who died on 2nd July 1875 and of Maria his wife who died on the 26th of October in the same year.

OSBORNE

In Memoryof Sir Charles Stanley Osborne Baronet

of Beechwood Park County Tipperary who died

July 16th 1879 aged 54 years.

The Blood of Jesus Christ Cleanseth me from all Sin.

OSBORNE-NEWTON

"Sir William Osborne ( 12th Baronet) and Sir Charles Stanley Osborne ( 13th Baronet) were brothers of Emily Osborne, the second wife of Mr. Philpp Jocelyn Newton

In Memroy of Emily Newton the beloved wife of Jocelyn Newton died December 31st 1886.

"Be not afraid only believe"

HORE

In loving memory of Walter Hore who died at Upton

26th October 1902 aged 47. I.H.S.

In Loving memory of Walter Hore who died at Rathwade on the 12th April 1893

aged twnety-nine years. I .H.S.

NEWTON

In loving memory of Adelaide Georgina youngest daughter of Henry Newton

Of Mount Leinster born 1845 died 4th May 1896.

"I believe in the Communion of Saints.":

(All headstones from Newtone 1 to here are all enclosed within the Newton part of the graveyard.)

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RUTLAND (recte URGLIN) CHURCHYARD

DUCKETT

In this tomb are deposited the mortal remains of

Harriett Isabella Anne the beloved wife of William Duckett Esqr.,

Of Russelstown Park wo departed this life on 27th of November 1852 aged 85 years. She was the only daughter of Colonel Charles Edward Gordon  of the Royal Artillery Son of Charles Gordon Esqr., of the Wardhouse and Kildrummie Aberdeenshire. Also the remains of William Gordon Duvckett, Eldest son of William Duckett Esqr., of Russelstown Park who departed this life

On the 25th of December 1857 aged 12 years. Also the remains of William Duvckett Esqr., of Russeltsown Park who departed this life on the 10th day of January 1868 aged 70 Years.

 WHITE

This stone was Erected by Henry White of Burton Hall in memory of his son Henry White

who departed this life February the 9th 1811 aged 17 years  3 months & 3 days.

GRAHAM

This stone is erected by Elizabeth Graham in memory of her husband William Graham who departed this life January the 25th 1811 aged 48 years.

GRAHAM

This stone erected by Margery Graham in memory of her husband William Graham who departed this life 9th  January 1814 aged 52 years.

Also their son Wilm. who depd this life 15th July 1910 aged 24 years.

Also the above named Margery Graham who departed this  life 1st November 1832 aged 64 years.

GRAHAM

This stone erected by William Graham of Carlow in memory of his father James Graham of

Palantinetown who departed this life 20th June 1817 aged 48 years.

Also his mother Mary Graham who departed this life 1st May 1824 aged 48 years.

GRAHAM

Erected by William Graham of Carlow in memory of his son

George Graham who depd this life July 23rd 1844 in the 6th year of his age.

COPE

This stone is erected by Samuel Cope in memory of

his fahter Samuel and his mother Christel both deceased May 24th 1789 aged 78 years.

Also his Grandfather and Grandmother also Eliner Cope departed this life August 29th 1827 aged 62 yrs.

Also her husband Samuel Cope who departed this life February the 19th 1844 aged 96 years.

THORNTON

Erected in memory of Robert Thornton of Ballylennon

Who departed this life November the 25th 1834 in the 42nd year of his age

Also Robert Henry Thornton Son of Robert Thornton of 47 William Street Dublin.

And Grandson of hte above-born 4th Septenber 1854 died 4th June 1861 aged 6 years and 9 months.

VAUX-BROWNE

Underneath are deposited the remains of William Vaux

who departed this life on the 26th day of May 1848 aged 78 years.

He was a native of Buckinghamshire and lived the last fifty years of his life as

Steward and Gardener in the family of Robert Clayton Browne Esqr., of Brownes Hill, in this COunty.

And his beloved wife Rebecca who departed thsi life on the 22nd day of March 1848 aged 81 years.

Also William Francis Vaux who departed this life on the 28th day of August 1860 aged 24 years, Grandson to the above

also Thomas Henry Vaux fahter of the above who departed this life March 21st 1869 aged 60 years.

 Also Anne Vaux his beloved wife who departed this life March 17th 1876 aged  60 years.

PAYNE-YOUNG

Erected by Thomas Payne in memory of his brother John Payne who departed this life the 5th June 1806 aged 19 years.

 Also his father John Payne who depd this life the 15th December 1806 aged 56 years.

Also his mother Hannah Payne deceased June 5th 1807 aged 50 years.

And his sister Margaret Yound alias Payne who died the 11th August 1829 aged 38 years.

RYAN

This stone is erected by Margaret Ryan in memory of her husband Ralph Ryan late of Carlow who departed this life 12 day of March 1800 aged 72 years.

ELMS

This stone is erected by James Elms in memory of his parents and their posterity the 1st of April 1792.

 John Elms departed this life Jan the 1st 1812 aged 31 yeas.

May the Lord have Mercy on their Souls- Amen

MURRY

Here lieth the body of Philip Murry who departed this life June the 4th 1794 aged 41 years. Also his son William Murry ( no dates)

Lord Have Mercy on Their Souls-Amen.

CONNOR

Erected by Bridget Connor in memory of her beloved mother

Anne Connor of Rutland who departed this life Nov 15th 1841 aged 78 years.

WALL

Erected by Bridget Wall of Raduff in the Queens County in memory of her beloved husband

Henry Wall who departed this life Janaury 2 1844 aged 67 years.

MURPHY

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

This tomb is erected in memory of John Murphy late of Ardenhue

who depd this life 4th of July 1880 aged 65 years. Also his father

James Murphy who departed thsi life 11th Dec 1790 aged 60 years.

And also his mother Margaret Murphy who departed this life

12th Dec 1789 ( No age)

CURIN

Here lyeth the body of Hugh Curin who departed this life aged 62 years ( No date of death)

And his wife and daughter in February 1724.

CONWAY

Here lieh the body of Daniel Conway and Margret his wife departed thsi life May the 26~1772 and

8 of their children, Their son John has erected this stone to their memory.

The Lord have Mercy on Their Souls.

SOY

This stone erected by Richard Soy in memory of his wife Catherine

WHo departed thsi life the 1st of February 1789 aged 55 years.

May the LOrd have mercy on her Soul -Amen.

Also the said Richard Soy who depd this life March 12th 1798 aged 58 years.

NOLAN

Here lieth the remains of Michael Nolan formerly of Carlow

who departed this life 19th October 1836 aged 74 years.

By Honest Industry he acquired considerable property which during life and at his death he devoted to the Service of the poor.

Here lie also the remains of his brother John Nolan of Carlow who depd this life 30th Nov 1837 aged 72 yrs.

He likewise anxious to store up for himself a good reward for the day of necessity was merciful according to his liability.

Tobias4 cap8 10 v. Likewise the remains of Catherine Nolan sister to the above Michl & John Nolan who died full of good Works on the 29th Augt 1839 aged 80 years.

May they Rest In Peace.

HEADEN

Here lyeth the body of Turlough Headen who departed this life the 27th Janaury 1749 aged 70 years.

HEADEN

Here lies the body of Patrick Headen who departed this life Oct 26th 1768 aged 68 years.

Also his wife Bridget Headen who depd Janaury the 8th 1768 aged 56.

This stone Erected by Thomas Headen.

HEADON-McKENNA

Beneath this tomb lieth te remains of Mr. Mathw. Headon late of Marshalstown who depd

this life on the 9th day of July 1829 aged 80 years.

Also his wife Mrs Eliza Headon who died 18th day of Dec 1834 aged 74 years.

And also Miss Susanna McKenna her sister who died the 17th Dec 1831 aged 68 years

HEADEN

Here lieth the body of William Headen who departed this life February 1st 1764 aged 78.

Also his Grandosn James Headen who depd this life December 9th 1769 aged 9 also the body of ? Headen ?????

HEADEN-HEYDEN

This stone is erected by Winifred Headen for her Posterity.

Here lieth the body of Edward Heyden her husband departed ye 6th of September 1769

aged 58 yrs. And ye body of Pat Heyden died ye 28 Nov 1775 aged 17 yrs.

 Also ye body of James Heyden Deceased 18th February 1784 aged ?

BYRNE-FANNEN

Here lies the body of Catherine Byrne otherwise Fannen

Wife of James Byrne who died March 4th 1773 in the 40th year of her age.

To whose Memory this stone was erected by her affectionate Husband.

Here also lies the reamisn of their son Bathm. Byrne who died in Dublin the 15th April 1777

aged 16 years.

BYRNE

Here lieth the body of Patrick Byrne of Brownes Hill

Who departed this life February the 8th 1786 aged 66 years.

May the Lord Have Mercy on His Soul~ Amen

Also his son Edward Byrne and his wife Sarah Byrne

and also their two grandsons John and Edward James.

WALL

Here Lieth the body of the charitable Mrs. Anne Wall of

Kilquiggan died the 17th day of November 1812 aged 50 years.

This stone was place here by her husband Mr. Thos Wall

LARGAN

This stone and burial place belongeth to Edmond LArgan of ye town of Carlow who departed thsi life ye 9th of August 1741 aged 42 years.

 Here lies interred two oif his Children.

John departed ye 26th June 1736 aged 6 years.

Bridget departed ye 10th of July 1741 aged 6 years

LARGAN

Here lyeth the body of Daniel Largan who departed thsi life

April 1748 aged 70 years and also his wife Bridget who departed this life ?

and also their children? Likewise the body of Hugh Largan who departed this life \ye 9th of

September 1767 aged 62 years.

The Lord Have Mercy On their Souls. Amen

LALOR

Here lieth the body of Charles Lalor who departed this life March ye 19th 1753 aged 88 years.

This stone was erected by his son Richard.

LAWLOR-METEALL

Erected by William Lawlor in memory of his fahter Richard Lawlor who ded this life Jan 6th 1797

aged 76 years.

Also his wife Esther Lawlor who depd this life Jan 20th 1790 aged (?4) years. Also their son

Chas Lawlor who depd this life Jan 1 1789 aged 24 years.

Also his brother James Lawlor who depd this life APril 26 1800

aged 39 years.

Alos his wife Frances Lawlor alias Meteall who depd this life June 29 1803 aged 39 years

May they rest in Peace-Amen

LAWLER

Here lieth the body of Bridget Lawler who departed this life 18th March 1812 aged 32 years.

Also her husband Wm. Lawler late of Marshalstown who departed this life 22 August 1825 aged 58.

May they rest in Peace-Amen

LARGON

Here lieth the body of Morgan Largon who departed this life the 27th Janaury 1790 aged 58 years.

May the Lord have Mercy on his Soul.

FOY

Here lieth the body of Philip Foy who departed this life the 19th of January 1792 aged 51 years.

Also his daughter mary who departed this life the 8th November 1786 aged 16 years.

In Memory of his son Michael Foy of Sleaty who departed this life the 14th of October 1841 aged 60 years.

And his Grand Son Hugh Foy who departed this life the 18th of July 1851 aged 35 years.

Also to the memory of Mr John Foy of Sleaty Son of Mr. Michael Foy who departed this life the

8th of May 1876 aged 52 years.