By Paddy Lynch, Maura Roche and Nicholas Wall
BARRON – Erected by Thomas Barron of Newtown in memory of his father and mother Michael and Anne Barron. And of two of his brothers Denis and Patrick. (There is a Denis Barron listed in Griffiths Valuation in Strinagh in 1853).
BARRY – Sacred to the memory of John Barry, Kellystown, died Feb. 25th 1942. Mary Barry died Feb. 7th 1943. Julia Howard died Dec. 12th 1951. Frank Barry died April 4th 1952. Also the parents of the above named.
BELLEW – see Kealy
BIRCH – see McCann
BOYLE – In loving memory of Bridget Boyle, Slane, who died Jan. 11th 1910. Also her mother Elizabeth Boyle died Aug. 11th 1914 and her brothers Patrick and Eugene Boyle died Oct. 14th 1914.
BOYLE – In loving memory of Catherine Boyle, Knockerc, who died March 8th 1903 aged 70. And her sons William Boyle died March 15th 1918 aged 60, Thomas Boyle died July 19th 1919 aged 70, James Boyle died February 18th 1931 aged 76. Also her daughter Elizabeth Boyle died April 3rd 1934 aged 78.
BOYLE – Erected AD 1853 by James Boyle in memory of his father William Boyle, late of Crosslanes, who died November 8th 1808 aged 70 years. Also his mother Margaret died July 14th 1807 aged 75 years. Also his brother Patrick died February 12th 1799 aged 23 years. Also his brother Thomas who died March 25th 1825 aged 40 years. Also his sisters Anne and Alice. Also William Boyle of Knockerc who died October 7th 1876 aged 51 years
BOYLE – In loving memory of James Boyle who died 19th February 1978. His wife Mary Anne who died 30th October 1971. Their daughter Mary (Molly) died 31st January 1939. Their son John died 8th September 1961. And Patrick died 1st February 1985.
BOYLE – In memory of Jane Boyle, wife of Owen Boyle, of Woodmill, Drogheda. She died ????. Here also lieth the remains of James and Bartolmew who died young. Also the remains of his father and mother. William and Maria Boyle, late of Crosslanes and two of his brothers Patrick and Thomas. Also the above named Mr. Owen Boyle died February 4th 1859. Also Annie, wife of Patrick Boyle of Slane, who died January 30th 1884 aged 28 years. Also their daughter Catherine who died young.
BOYLE – In loving memory of Mary Bridget Boyle, Slane, who died 11th January 1919. Her mother Elisabeth Boyle who died 11th August 1914. Her brother Eugene Boyle who died 14th October 1915. BOYLE – Pray for the soul of Rev. Mr.(?) Thomas Boyle who departed this life December ye 4th 1780 aged 39 years. Pray for the soul of Ann Boyle who departed this life December ye 15th 1780 aged 74 years. Likewise the body of Owen, husband of the above Ann Boyle.
BYRLE – (Very old headstone almost totally buried) Spare this burial ground. Erected by John Byrle.
CALVERT – see Duff
CAMPBELL – Erected by William Campbell in memory of his grandfather who died 9th November 1879. His mother Bridget Campbell who died 8th January 1885. Also his father James Campbell who died 11th January 1909. Also the above William Campbell who died July 15th 1918 aged 53 years. Also his sister Mary Keely who died July 27th 1932 aged 65 years. Also to the memory of the Reilly family, Connaberry.
CAROLAN – Erected by Andrew Carolan of Grangegeeth in memory of his father Patrick Carolan who died 19th May 1857 aged 75 years. His mother Alice who died July 1855 aged 74 years. Also his brother and sister John and Mary who died in 1846. Also his beloved wife Christina who died 14th April 1877. His daughter Mary who died in America in 1883 aged 31. His sons Edward who died in 1861 aged 7 years and John died in 1872 aged 21 years. And his sons John died 1874 aged 7 months, Thomas died 1923, Edward died 1929, Joseph died 1951, and the above named Andrew who died 13th February 1894 aged 73 years
CARPENTER – Erected by Denis Carpenter of Rathbran in memory of his brother Thomas who died May 23rd 1935. Also his parents, his brothers and sister.
CARPENTER – In loving memory of James Carpenter, Rathbran, who died 4th February 1942. His daughter Lena died 1st May 1944. His wife Julia died 12th July 1988. Erected by their son James.
CARPENTER – James Carpenter who died May 23rd 1861 aged 84 years.
CASSIDY – This monument was erected by Christopher Cassidy of ??? in memory of his father ???? Cassidy who departed this life in the year of our Lord ???? —- Michael Cassidy who departed this life ————-. Also in memory of his mother ————.
CASSIDY – Erected by Thomas Cassidy, Rathmaiden, in memory of his father James who died December 16th 1872. Also his mother Sarah who died 15th September 1905. The above Thomas died September 22nd 1929. His wife Elizabeth who died April 12th 1917. Also their infant son John. Also their son Henry who died 1st March 1991 aged 76 years.
CASSIDY – Pray for the soul of Jane, beloved wife of Patrick Cassidy, Slane Commons, who died July 16th 1890. Also her husband Patrick who died April 30th 1892 aged 84 years. And four of their children who died young. Also his son George Cassidy who died 17th November 1929 aged 76 years, whose wife Annie died 21 July 1937. Their son Patrick died 19th July 1938. Erected by their sons George and James. Their daughter Mary died 18th July 1957. And their son Thomas died 25th April 1987 aged 88 years.
CHEEVERS – Beneath this monument lie the remains of Laurence Cheevers, Parish Priest of Grangegaoth and Monknewtown for 33 years. Died July 3rd 1818 in the 73rd year of his sacred age.
CHESICI – Erected by Nicholas Chesici in memory of his father Thom Chesici who died April 17th 1809 aged 53. Also three of his children.
CONLON – see Hatfield
CONNELL – Erected by Andrew Connell, Creewood, in memory of his beloved parents, Patrick and Margaret Connell who died in June 1849. Maurice Connell died March 27th 1940. His wife Mary died February 17th 1959. Thomas Connell died November 29th 1964.
CONNOLLY – Erected by Edward Connolly, Grangegeeth, in memory of his father Edward Connolly who died August 13th 1866 aged 45 years. Also his mother Jane Connolly who died December 21st 1901 aged 65 years. And his sister Jane Connolly who died June 7th 1883 aged 18 years. Also the above Edward Connolly who died September 12th 1938 aged 70 years and his wife Kate died 17th January 1942 aged 73 years.
C UMMULKSEY – This stone and burial place belongeth to Cummulksey in Drogheda and his posterity. ( This could be Cumuskey) ( There is a lane leading off to the right coming up towards Grangegeeth Chapel called Ballahomiskey Lane which translates to “Cumuskey’s townland lane”
CURRAN – Erected by Catherine Curran, Kellystown, in memory of her husband Patrick Curran who died 8th May 1909. Also her son Thomas Curran died 15th September 1904. Also his wife Catherine died 25th June 1928. Also their son Nicholas died 1st August 1936. Also their son Michael died 8th June 1955.
DEVLIN – Devlin. ( This is the grave of the Devlin family who owned a cornmill near Grangegeeth at the time of the famine. It is surrounded by heavy iron framework to protect it from graverobbers).
DILLON – Erected to the memory of Patrick Dillon, who died March 16th 1833 aged 54 years.
DOGGETT – In loving memory of Peter P.F. Doggett, Grangegeeth, Slane, Co.Meath who died 10th September 1994 aged 65 years. Son of William and Mary. His infant children who died 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1967, 1969, 1972.
DOGGETT – Roche 1700 + Doggett 1910. Interred here are members of the Roche and Doggett family, Blackhollow, Grangegeeth. Peter Doggett 1910, his wife Catherine (nee Roche) 1934. Their children Peter 1955, William 1956, Margaret 1966 and Mary Jane 1972. Mary, wife of William died 21st October 1976 aged 86 years, interred in new cemetery.
DUFF – Beneath this stone lies the earthly remains of John Duff of Bawnhill in this parish who died December 10th 1842 aged 75 years. Also Anne, his wife, died December 26th 1847. Also Thomas Duff, Mountfortesque, died January 4th 1889.
DUFF – In memory of our parents John Duff, died November 5th 1906 aged 75 years, his wife Mary J. Duff died 11th February 1911 aged 69 years. Thomas Duff died 4th January 1889. His wife Anne Duff died 6th February 1842 aged 40. Erected by Francis Kelly, Kathleen Calvert and Emily M. Duff.
DUFF – In ever loving memory of our dear parents and grandparents. John Duff, Mountfortesque, who died 25th November 1806 aged 75 years. His wife Mary J. Duff who died 11th February 1811 aged 69 years. Thomas Duff who died 4th January 1888. His wife Anne Duff who died 6th February 1842 aged 40.
FLEMING – Erected by Peter Fleming, Grangegeeth, in memory of his father Edward Fleming, who died April 21st 1876 aged 86 years. Also his wife Anne Fleming died May 12th 1862 aged 65 years. Also my brother Richard who died September 22nd 1852 aged 45 years. Also three children Anne, Mary and Julia who died young. Also the above named Peter Fleming who died 14th May 1884 aged 68 years. Also Julia, wife of the above named Peter who died 18th February 1905. His brother Patrick who died 4th June 1894. Their grandchildren Ethna died 8th December 1914, William died 23rd April 1933.
GARGAN – In loving memory of James Francis Gargan, Creewood, who died 30th April 1916. His wife Katherine Mary (nee Rogers) died 8th March 1921. Their son Phillip who died 30th May 1941. His wife Jane Agnes (nee Hoey) who died 24th February 1940. His brother Patrick died 22nd May 1980. His wife Margaret (nee Rock) who died 22nd February 1961. His sister Kate who died 28th February 1975.
GIBBONS – In loving memory of Patrick Gibbons, Grangegeeth, who died January 10th 1915 aged 60 years. His wife Julia died February 8th 1928 aged 75 years.
GOODWIN – Erected by Hugh Goodwin, Grangegeeth, in memory of his father Patrick Goodwin who died May 19th 1797 aged 50 years. Also his mother Mary who died March 1792 aged 47 years. Also his son Pat died March 26th 1842 aged 21. The above Hugh Goodwin is also here. He died November 1847 aged 67 years. Also his sons Thomas, James, Hugh and John who died July 28th 1913. Also their children Eliza, Mary and Patrick. Also Thomas Goodwin who died December 13th 1966.
GOODWIN – Erected by Joseph Goodwin of Slane to his parents, Laurence and Alice Goodwin, and his sisters Alice and Maria Goodwin. Also his sons Joseph, Edward and Laurence Francis. Also Emily, his wife died February 18th 1877.
GOODWIN – Goodwin 1870. Erected by Joseph Goodwin, of Slane, as a tribute of respect to his deceased parents Laurence and Alice Goodwin. And his sisters Alice and Marian Goodwin. Also his sons Joseph, Edward and Laurence Goodwin. Emily Goodwin dearly beloved wife of Joseph Goodwin died February 18th 1877. Also Julia Emily Goodwin died July 26th 1882 and her father the above Joseph Goodwin died October 27th 1882.
GORMAN – Erected by Denis Gorman in memory of his father James who died February 1862 and his mother Mary who died 1872.
GORMAN – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on their souls. Of your charity pray for the souls of Peter Gorman of Grangegeeth who died 19th February 1883. Also Catherine Gorman, his wife who died 6th September 1883. Also their daughter Kate died in America. John Gorman who died August 16th 1902, James died June 12th 1928, Elizabeth, wife of James, who died August 18th 1937.
HATFIELD – This stone and burial place belongeth to Thomas Hatfield and posterity. Here lyeth the body of Elenor Owgan, his wife, who departed this life May 26th 1772 aged 37. Also her mother Jane Shields died March 14th 1777 aged 64 years. Also Patrick Conlon and his wife Mary.
HOEY – see Gargan
HOWARD – see Barry
JOHNSON – This stone and burial place belongeth to Nicholas Johnson, Rosnary,( probably Rosnaree) Fisherman. Here lieth the bodies of his father and mother.
KEALY – In loving memory of Mary Kealy, The Rock, who died 11th March 1919 and her husband Thomas who died 6th December 1924. Peter Kealy died 20th January 1972 aged 88 years.Richard Kealy died November 7th 1972 aged 87 years.
KEALY – This monument has been erected by Thomas Kealy, Ivybrook, to the memory of his father, Patrick Kealy, who departed this life on 30th of November 1843 aged 81 years. Also to the memory of his beloved brother Peter who died 3rd day of January 1843 aged 43 years. Also to the memory of Rose Kealy, the widow of Peter Kealy, who died 3rd June 1844 aged 30 years. The parents of the above Thomas Kealy who died on 17th September 1875. His wife Maria who died 14th April 1889. Their children Patrick and Maria, Catherine, Alice, Thomas and Anne Bellew. Also his grandson F.P. Bellew who died 9th June 1923. Thomas, Kate and Laurence, brothers and sister of F.P. Bellew. Also Matthew, Pat, Alice and Anne their grandmother.
KEELY – see Campbell
KELLY – see Duff
LANE – Erected by Thomas Lane in memory of his son Patrick Lane who died March 7th 1829 aged 9 years.
MADDEN – Erected by John Madden, Creewood, in memory of his father Patrick Madden who died 20th February 1853 aged 74 years. Also his mother Marcella Madden died 24th day of March 1853 aged 68 years.
MAGAIN – This monument was erected by John Magain who departed this life ——————- his daughter Mary ———- child of the above ————- of Bryanstown ——— 2nd 1809 aged 12 years.
MARKEY – Erected in memory of Michael Markey, Creewood, who died 1st April 1929. And his wife Margaret who died 20th February 1917. Their son Edward died Christmas Day 1957. Their grandson Eamon died 17th November 1963 aged 17 years. Their daughter Margaret (Maggie) died 9th November 1991.
MARKEY – In loving memory of the Markey family. Owen died June 1950. Laurence died March 1956, Woodmill, Tullyallen. Their parents and sister.
McCANN – Erected by Michael McCann in memory of his father Andrew McCann who departed this life August 1770 aged 62 years. Also his brother ?? McCann who departed this life October 4th 1794 aged 82 years. Also his brother Patrick who departed this life —-
McCANN – Erected by William McCann of Rathbran in memory of his father Patrick, who departed this life 9th March 1812 aged 56 years. And his mother Mary who departed this life 18th December 1855 aged 85 years. Also his brother Thomas McCann who died 24th October 1876. And his sister Agnes Vaughey who died 29th February 1873. Also the above William McCann who died 21st September 1878. James Vaughey, two children Francis and Patrick who died young. Also his daughter Bridget who died October 11th 1866 aged 5 years. Also James Vaughey, Beamore Road, Drogheda, who died January 26th 1919 aged 75 years. Also his wife Rose who died November 19th 1923. Their daughter Mamie Birch died April 25th 1958 aged 78 years.
McDONAGH – Erected by Margaret McDonagh, Balrenny, in memory of her beloved husband Dominick who died October 23rd 1845. Their daughter Mary died August 10th 1878. Above named Margaret died June 22nd 1891. Their eldest son John died 21st December 1904.
McDONOUGH – Sacred to the memory of Mathew McDonough, late of Drogheda, Merchant, who departed this life 9th February 1838 aged 38 years. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Mathew McDonough, Balrenny, who died on the 25th November 1812 aged 79 years.
McDONNELL – Gunner L. McDonnell No. 137157, Royal Garrison Artillary 5th January 1920.
McDONNOGHAN – This stone and burial place belongeth to Thom McDonnoghan and family. Pray for us 1759
McGLADE – Erected by Henry McGlade in memory of his father Mich. McGlade who departed this life August 3rd 1795 aged 44 years.
McGUINNESS – Erected by John McGuinness, Rathmaiden, in memory of his father James who died 1897. Also his mother Mary who died 1905. Also his brother Patrick who died 1876.
McGUINNESS – In loving memory of Margaret McGuinness died 23rd September 1905. Her husband Patrick died 25th April 1910. Their son Patrick, his wife Annie and his sisters Bridget and Ellen. John McGuinness died 6th March 1986. His wife Grace died 21st October 1990.
MEADE – In loving memory of William Meade, late of Manning Hill, who died December 25th 1916. His brothers John and Kit. Erected by Josie, Nannie and Kathleen.
MOHAN – Erected by Julia Mohan in loving memory of her father James Mohan and his wife Catherine. Also her brother and sisters.
MURPHY – Erected to memory of ———– year of our Lord ——– This stone belongeth to John Murphy.
NULTY – Erected in memory of Margaret Nulty of Bryanstown who departed this life 21st January 1869. Also her son John who departed this life 10th May 1880 aged 52 years. Also son Denis who died August 19th 1892.
NULTY – Erected by Patrick Nulty, Bryanstown, Slane, died 23rd December 1957 in memory of his parents Denis and Margaret Nulty. Also his brother William Nulty.
O’HALLORAN – see Tiernan
OWGAN – see Hatfield
P.R. – This is a small stone, loose in the ground. The only inscription is the letters P R
REILLY – see Campbell
ROCHE – see Doggett
ROCHE – Erected in memory of James Roche of Grangegeeth who died in the year of our Lord 1808 in the 40th year of his age. And of his wife Sally Roche who died in the year 1808 in the 40th year of her age. Also their son Pat Roche who died in the 22nd year of his life. May they rest in peace.
ROCK – see Gargan
ROGERS – see Gargan
SILLERY – In memory of Phillip Sillery who died 29th November 1919, his wife Mary died 10th May 1963. Their sons James who died 24th August 1977 and Edward who died 29th July 1989.
TIERNAN – Pray for the souls of Luke Tiernan, Crosstown, died September 29th 1844 aged 36 years. Alice Tiernan (alias O’Halloran) his wife, died April 9th 1882 aged 75 years. Also John Tiernan, their only son, died November 7th 1882. Erected by Mary, Agnes and Catherine, children of the above named Luke and Alice Tiernan.
T.G. – Small rough stone with just T.G. written on it
TRAYNOR – Erected by Thomas Traynor in memory of his father Nicholas Traynor who departed this life October 26th 1805 in the 70th year of his age.
VAUGHEY – see McCann
WARD – In loving memory of Peter Ward, Senior, Creewood, died June 29th 1903. His wife Jane died December 1907. Bridget Ward died June 30th 1941. Her husband Owen Ward, Creewood, died March 1949 aged 80 years. Peter Ward, Junior, died August 18th 1987 aged 77 years. Also Larry Ward, interred in the new cemetery, Grangegeeth died October 7th 1987 aged 76 years. Renovated by Paddy Ward, Creewood in 1993. WARD – In loving memory of Mary Ward, late of Creewood, died 5th January 1935. Her husband John died 15th June 1942. Their sons Phillip died 15th April 1965 and Larry died 28th February 1998.
WELDON – Erected by Anne Weldon of Grangegeeth in memory of her beloved husband, Nicholas Weldon, who died September 12th 1835 aged 78 years.
WELDON – Erected by Patrick Weldon of Grangegeeth in memory of his father Thomas Weldon who died June 30th 1888 aged 60 years. Also his mother Margaret Weldon who died January 1888 and his uncles Patrick, John and Joseph Weldon. Also his brother John, late of 2 Wicklow St. Dublin died January 10th 1908 aged 46 years, also his brother James, late of London, died August 13th 1919 aged 57 years. Patrick Weldon who died October 1st 1934 aged 77 years. Also his sister Mary Anne who died March 11th 1934 aged 83 years.
WELDON – Erected by Rose Weldon of Bawnhill in memory of her sisters Lizzie, Margaret and Agnes.
WELDON – Erected by William Weldon of Crossane to the memory of his father James Weldon who died November 16th 1846. Also his mother Margaret who died June 1862. Also daughter Catherine died January 6th 1870 aged 15 years. Also the above William died September 20th 1884 aged 78 years.
WOGAN – In loving memory of John Wogan, Grangegeeth, died June 1932 aged 77 years. His wife Mary died January 1951 aged 74 years. Also his sister Bridget died 21st August 1924 aged 73 years. His sons Joseph died December 4th 1982 aged 68 years. Patrick died 21st November 1994 aged 82 years.
WOGAN – This stone and burial place belongeth to Patrick Wogan and his family. Pray for them. 1761. Also Matthew Wogan who died in March 1842 aged 15 years.
WOODS – This stone was erected by Nicholas Woods of Drogheda in memory of his mother Bridget Woods who departed this life February 11th 1772 aged 39 years. Also here lies the body of his father Patrick.
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