Rathkenny (old)

By Nicholas Wall 

Allen – In memory of Brian Allen Mullagha died 25 March 1917 His wife Mary died 25th March 1938. Their daughter Katie died 5 Dec. 1955. Their grandaughter Mary Allen died 13 April 1941 aged 1 year.Carmel died 30 August 1942 aged 13 Months.

Allen – Erected by Patrick Allen in memory of his father Francis Allen who died 3rd Aug, 1855 aged 55 years. And his beloved wife Catherine who died 30th March 1884 aged 30 years. May they rest in peace.

Allen – see Fox.

Blake – Of your charity pray for the soul of Mrs. Mary Blake of Ladyrath who died 11th January 1855 aged 73 years and of Phillip Blake of Ladyrath who died 14th May 1866 aged 93 years. And of John D. Blake M.D. who died 30th July 1857. Also for the soul of Thomas Blake of Dowdstown who died 2nd of April 1867.Jesus be merciful to them.

Bradly – This stone was erected by Anne Bradly and her children in memory of her husband ??? Bradley late of Knock in the County of Meath who departed this life the 23 of Oct. 1795 aged 65 years.

Bradley – Erected by Bridget Bradley of Castletown Moore in memory of her father and mother Bernard and Elizabeth Bradley and her brothers and sisters.

Bradley – Erected by Martha Bradley of Moortown in affectionate remembrance of her beloved father Patrick Bradley who departed this life 16th Oct. 1880 aged 95 years and her dear and affectionate mother Anne Bradley who departed this life 28th Jan’y 1880 aged 80 years. Also her beloved brother James Bradley who departed this life 19th May 1870 aged 45 years. Of your charity pray for their souls Of your charity pray for the soul of Mrs. Martha Cahill nee Bradley of Moortown who died 3 Jan 1900.

Bradley – Erected by Patrick Bradley of Moorstown in memory of his father Thomas Braddley who dep’d this life in July 1811 aged 74 years. Also his mother Anne Bradley who depat’d this life in April 1821 aged 67 years. Also his son John who dep’ this life March the 15th 1837 aged 12 years

Bradley – Erected by Thos Bradley of College Hill in memory of his wife Catherine who departyed this life August the 25th 1839 aged 36 years.

Bradley – Here lie the mortal remains of Thomas Bradley of College Hill who dept. this life the 23rd November 1853 aged 66 years. Here also lie the mortal remains of Patrick Bradley late of Williamstown who dept. this life in the month of December 1862 aged 81 years. John Bradley of Druminstown who died 8th April 1905.

Brady – Erected by Patrick Brady of Rushwee in memory of his wife Catherine Brady who departed this life the 24th of June 1824 aged 76 years.

Brien – In memory of Bridget Brien died 1908. R.I.P.

Byrne – In memory of Margaret Byrne who died 1 July 1894. Her father who died 14 Aug. 1876 and her mother Catherine died 19 April 1893. Also her brother James who died 18th Oct. 1863.

Byrne – M.Byrne 1811.

Cahill – see Bradley

Callan – In loving memory of Thomas Callan of 3 St. Alphonsus Road Dublin who died 15th Oct. 1933 aged 88 years. His wife Bridget nee Duckett Killarney who died 26th August 1898 aged 46 years. His brother Patrick Callan Rathkenny who died 17th April 1931 aged 83 years. His parents Patrick and Anne Callan and his brother Peter Callan.

Callary – see Crahan.

Canavan – see Gougherty.

Carberry – In loving memory of Charles Carberry who died 12th Aug 1945. His wife Ellen died 4th Dec. 1953. Jesus mercy Mary help. Erected by their daughters Pearl and Eileen. R.I.P.

Carey – In loving memory of Kathleen Carey died 16th Feb. 1962.

Carolan – see Healy

Carolan – see O’Brien

Carpenter – Erected by Bryan Carpenter in memory of his beloved wife Mary who died 12th January 1866 aged 43 years. May she rest in peace.

Carpenter – Erected by Thos. Carpenter of Mountfortiscue in memory of his father Patk. Carpenter who departed this life May the 19th 1812 aged 72 years. 5 of his brothers. AD 1814 R.I.P.

Carr – see Reynolds

Carroll – In loving memory of John and Jane Carroll and their daughter Mary R.I.P.

Caulfield – Douglas Walter Joseph Caulfield born Jan. 25th 1853 Died May 13th 1888 aged 35 years.

Clarke – see Gore.

Coner – see McGuire

Conlon – see Shalver.

Connelly – Erected by Eleanor Connelly in memory of her husband James Connelly who departed this life July the 14th 1813 aged 40 years.

Connolly – Here lies the remains of James Connolly of Lacken who departed this life the 24 June 1835 aged 66 years. Also his wife Alice and his daughters Bridget and Mary. Also pray for the soul of John Cormac Rowe, Rathkenny, who died 31 July 1933 and his wife Brigid Rowe who died 22ndb Dec.1962.

Corrigan – Erected in loving memory of Anne Corrigan of Rochestown Slane who died 21st June 1942. Also Patrick Corrigan who died 11th February 1945. Also Joseph Corrigan died 12th Sept, 1947 and their son Edward died 29th Dec. 1977. R.I.P.

Crahan – In loving memory of Mary Crahan Glackenstown who died April 3rd 1950. Also her husband Brien died August 18th 1955. His sister Annie Callery died September 6th 1960. R.I.P. Erected by Pat and Farrell Crahan.

Crosby – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of James Crosby, Mullaha and also his wife Mary, sons and daughters.

Cudden – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Michael Cudden, Rathkenny died May 15th 1913 aged 93. His wife Catherine died May 23rd 1910 aged 82. Their son Patrick died July 17th 1878 aged 21. Their son Denis died May 13th 1918 aged 49. Margaret Keegan died 23rd Feb. 1955 aged 83 R.I.P. Erected by their sons and daughters.

Curtis – This stone was erected by Jams Curtis in memory of his mother Elizabeth Warren dec’d Jany. 2nd 1768 aged 79 years.Also ye above Jams died Sept. 7th in 1774 aged 48 years.

Curtis – In loving memory of John and Mary Curtis Ladyrath Their son Tommy and Margaret Curtis R.I.P.

Donegan – Sacred to the memory of Robert Donegan , Ladyrath, who died 12 Aug. 1876. His wife Bridget who died 1 May 1888 and their son Owen who died 12 Oct. 1902. Also their daughter Annie beloved wife of Henry Duffy who died 14 Feb. 1915. And the above named Henry Duffy who died 20th April 1916. Also Julia Glacken who died 1 June 1918.

Donegan – see Mangan.

Dowdall – Erected by Thomas Dowdall of Knockumber in memory of his beloved father James Dowdall who died Dec. 22 ??? aged ?? years. Also his mother Mary Dowdall who died May 24th 1882 aged 75 years. His sister Elizabeth Murray who died March 24 1879 aged 33 years. And his sister Bridget who died young. John Dowdall died 31 Dec. 1886 aged 44 years. Also the above named Thos. Dowdall who died Dec. 31st 1901 aged 65 years.

Downey – Erected by their children to the memory of their father Michael Downey who died 28th April 1914 aged 64 years. Also their mother Ellen Downey who died 11th Sept. 1935. R.I.P.

Downey – Erected by William Downey and wife June Durnin of Clougher in memory of their son Thomas Downey who departed this life May 5th 1830 aged 22 years.

Duckett – see Callan.

Duffy – see Donegan

Dunn – This stone was erected by Luke Dunn of Belpatrick as the last mark of filial respect to his deceased father Patk. Dunn who died Dec. 31st 1808 in the 76th year of his age and to his mother Mary Dunn alias Reynolds who died in the year 1795. Here lie the remains of his brothers James John Patk. And William. Also his daughter Bridget.

Durnin – see Downey.

Farrell – Erected by Thomas Farrell of Lagore in memory of his beloved father James Farrell who died May 20th 1864 aged 65 years. Also his beloved mother Mary died Dec.31st 1868 aged 52. Also his brother Jon died April 14 1870 aged 30 years.

Fitzpatrick – see McDonnell

Flood – Here lieth the body of Bryan Flood who departed this life February 7th 1771 aged 63 years. Also his son Matthew Flood who departed this life December the 11th 1778 aged 31 years. Also his son Thomas Flood departed this life February the 2nd 1779 aged 41 years. May they rest in peace Amen.

Flood – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of John Flood College Hill who died 17 Jan. 1936 and his wife Anne died 29 July 1941. Their daughter in law Molly died 8 Aug. 1982. Her husband John died 30 Dec. 1986.

Fox – In loving memory of Julia Fox Rochestown Slane died 6 Oct. 1960 aged 44. Her husband Patrick died 20 May 1982 aged 75. Also the Fox family Mullagha who are interred here.

Fox – In loving memory of Margaret Fox who died 5th Aug.1964. Also parents brothers relatives and friends.

Fox – In loving memory of Mary Bridget Fox Mullagha Stackallen died 2 June 1950 aged 38 years. Also her parents Patrick and Alice Allen R.I.P.

Gaffney – In loving memory of James Gaffney died 27th April 1925. Also his wife Bridget died 24th Nov. 1941. And of their sons Patrick died 28th Nov. 1962. James Joseph died 14th Jan. 1963.

Gannon – This monument was erected by Margaret Gannon alias Maguire in memory of her loving husband Richard Gannon who departed this life the 9th of June 1811.

Garry – Erected in loving memory Arthur Garry died 24th August 1942. Also his parents brothers and friends. Also James Garry died 21st Feb. 1942. Michael Garry died 24th Sept. 1924. And Ann Garry died 28 March 1938.

Geoghan – see Reilly.

Glacken – see Donegan.

Gore – In loving memory of Joshua Gore of Mount Ivers who died 3rd May 1878. His wife Anne died 6th March 1888. and their children Mary Alicia and Agnes Jane. Also his brother in law Patrick Clarke of Mabestown who died 3rd Nov. 1891. Also John Gore died Feb. 6th 1912 aged 52 years. James Gore died 3rd Aug. 1931 aged 95 years.

Gougerty – Here lyeth the body of Margaret Gougerty alias Canavan who departed this life the 15th day of March 1780 aged 61 years. This monument was erected by Bryan Gougerty husband of above.

Govern – Erected by Miss Mary Govern of Chamberstown in loving memory of her parents Francis Govern died 3rd July 1911. Julia Govern died 14th April 1917 and her brother Christopher died 12th January 1920 and her uncle Christopher Govern died 2nd February 1912. In memory of the above named Mary Govern died 26 April 1933. Jesus Mercy Mary help R.I.P.

Grant – Erected in memory of John Grant for 50 Years the faithful and valued servant of Hussey Family died 16th December 1877 aged 71 years.

Grant – In memory of Michael Grant for many years the faithful and attached servant of H.G. Hussey died 16th January 1885 aged 51 years. R.I.P.

Grehan – Pray for the soul of Elenor Grehan who departed this life April the 20th 1766 aged 68 years. Pray for the soul of James Grehan who departed this life Feb. ye 2nd 1769 aged 77 years.

Greyhan – see Teernan.

Halpen – This monument was erected by Thomas Halpen in memory of his father Patrick Halpen who departed this life in the year of our Lord 1765 aged 80 years. And his mother Catherine Halpen dep’d this life in the year of our Lord 1755.

Hart – In loving memory of James Hart of Rathkenny who departed this life July 5th 1889. Also his Mary Anne Hart who died August 11th 1890. Also his daughters – Eliza Hart who died August 2nd 1885, Ellen Hart who died July 16th 1893, Julia Hart who died Nov. 28 1929, Annie Hart who died April 21 1930. Also his sons Richard Hart March 23rd 1923 Patrick who died March 28 1925 Mary Hart who died 4th Januray 1936. R.I.P.

Healy – Erected by Margaret Healy of Horistown in memory of her beloved mother Catherine O’Brien who dept this life 1st Jan. 1847 aged 67 years. And also in memory of her Grandfather and grandmother James Carolan and Mary whose remains were deposited here March 1815.

Healy – Erected by Margt. Healy of Horistown in memory of her beloved husband Michl. Healy who departed this life the 5th of Jan. 1859 aged 56 years. Beneath also are deposited the remains of her dearly beloved father Laurence O’Brien who departed this life 26th March 1826 aged 69 years.

Hoey – In memory of Thomas Hoey Ladyrath Navan who died on the 19th March 1937 aged 71 years. Also Kate Hoey who died on the 12th November 1950 aged 83 years.

Hughes – Erected by James Hughes of Cloverhill in memory of his son Thomas and daughters Ellen and Ann Hughes, Also his departed friends whose remains lie interred here.

Hussey – Here lyes the body of Mrs. Ann Hussey otherwise Kirwan wife of Stafford Hussey Esq. Baron of Galtrim She departed this life ar.. twelve ar noon on the 9th of July 1774. She had every quality that could endear her ….. a tender parent ….. Here lieth the body of Stafford Hussey Baron of Galtrim who ……respect and died January 1776 in the seventy fourth year of his age.

Hussey – see Grant.

Keegan – see Cudden.

Keely – Erected by Winnie Keely to the memory of her husband James Keely who died 1 November 1903.

Kelehan – This stone erec’d in memory of Patrick Kelehan who dept. this life March ye 28th 1733 aged 61 years. Also five of his children.

Kelsh – Erected in memory of Thos Kelsh who departed this life the 4th January 1807 aged 96 years and of his wife Elizabeth Kelsh who departed this life the 10th August 1781 aged 48. And also several of their children.

Kirwan – see Hussey.

Leonard – In loving memory of Mary Ann Leonard died 2nd March 1961.

Lynch – In memory of Jack Lynch, Hopkinstown, Lobinstown died 11th Jan. 1980 aged 88 years and his parents and relatives R.I.P.

Lynch – Erected by Mary Lynch Hopkinstown in loving memory of her husband Laurence who died 28 June 1904 and their son Patrick who died 20 July 1906.

Lynch – Here Lyeth ye body of Pat’ Lynch dec’d Aug. ye 10th 1767 aged 73 years. Also ye body of Margar’t Lynch dec’d April ye 18 1767 aged 20 years.

McCabe – ………….of Ladyrath to the memory of his beloved father Thom. McCabe who dep. this life the … Sept. 1868 aged … also his beloved ………

McDaniel – Erect by Thomas McDaniel of Drogheda in memory of his father James McDaniel who departed this life March the 13th 18.. aged 90 years. Also his mother Bridget McDaniel who departed this life June 7th 1819 aged .. Also his beloved …

McDanniell – Christopher McDanniell dated the year of our Lord 1842.

McDonnell – This stone was erected by Arthur and Thomas McDonnell in memory of their mother Margaret McDonnell alias Fitzpatrick died Nov. 21st 1776 aged 60 years. Also their sister Catherine died Jan’ry 16th 1764 aged 36 years.

McDonnell – John McDonnell died 15th Nov. 1??5

McEiver – Erected by William McEiver of Navan in memory of his father John McEiver who dept’d this life March 11th 1747 aged 35 years. Also the above William McEiver dept Dec. 18th 1809 aged 70 years.

McEnleer – Lord have mercy on the souls of James John and Michael McEnleer brothers of Mullamore Rathkenny whose memory this stone was erected by bequest of the last named who died 16th May 1881.

McGauran – Erected by Thomas and John McGauran of Clogher in memory of their father Thomas McGauran who departed this life 29th Febry 1823 aged 72 years.

McGovern – In loving memory of Thomas and Catherine McGovern Tankardstown. Their sons Robert died 8th Feb 1945 Matthew died 21 Feb 1950 His wife Margaret died 8 Sept. 1977.

McGuinn – Erected by Bridget McGuinn Gernonstown in loving memory of her husband Bernard who died 5th Dec. 1945. And his parents John and Susan McGuinn. Also his brothers John and Matthew. The above Bridget McGuinn died 14th April 1969. R.I.P.

McGuinness – Of your charity pray for souls of Bridget McGuinness who departed this life 26th Octr 1859 aged 60 years. Mary Markey Wilkinstown died 19th March 1892. Also Patrick McGuinness died 6th May 1902.

McGuire – This stone was erected by Mark’s McGuire in memory of his father Bryan McGuire dep. this life 27th March 1800 aged 80 years. Also his mother Mary McGuire alias Conor died June the 18th 1800 aged 70 years. Also his wife Anna McGuire alias Walsh died June 25th 1800 aged 32 years. Also Mary McGuire died 5 Nov. 1917. And Mark’s McGuire died 30Dec. 1958.

McKenna – Erected by Lau. McKenna of Painstown in memory of his father Michael McKenna who departed this life Novr. 8th 1777 aged 57 years And of his mother who died 20th Sept. …. years of age.

Maguire – Erected by James Maguire Braystown in memory of his mother Alice Maguire who died 3 March 1849 Of his brothers Patrick who died 18 July 1861 and Mark on Sept 26th 1884. John J. Maguire who died 10th Sept 1954 His father Nicholas who died 17 June 1975 His wife Elizabeth died 13th Jan. 1987.

Maguire – Erected by Margaret Maguire Fegenstown in loving memory of her husband Nicholas Maguire who died 1st Sept. 1902 aged 67 years. The above Margaret who died 5th Oct. 1915 Their son Gus died 26 Jan 1951. Also Rose Maguire died 8 Aug. 1970 and her son Laurence died 1 July 1981.

Maguire – In loving memory of Mark Maguire Creewood died 5 March 1915. His sons Patrick died 23 March 1919 John died 2 May 1961. His wife Catherine died 30 Dec. 1963. Mark Maguire died 20 Aug 1977.

Maguire – see Gannon.

Mangan – Pray for the soul of James Mangan died 21 June 1889 aged 75 years. Also Mary Mangan died 11 Dec. 1899 aged 69 years. Also Lizzie Mangan died 14th March 1886 aged 19 years. Also Jane Donegan died 17th Dec. 1911 aged 52 years.

Markey – see McGuinness.

Matthews – In loving memory of James Matthews Lacken Rathkenny died 29th July 1961 aged 45 years.His father Patrick died 9th Feb. 1949 aged 78 years. His mother Maria A. died 24th June 1934.

Merriman – Erected by Erected by Patt Merriman in memory of his father Dannill Merriman departed May 7th 1813 aged 56 years.

Moonan – This stone and burial place belongeth to Patrick Moonan and his posterity where lieth the body of his wife Margt. Moonan who departed this life the 9th of December 1773 aged 61 years.

Mulligan – Here lyeth ye body of Phillip Mulligan who departed yhis life …. January 1771 And also his wife Rose Mulligan alias Powderly decd. Nov. ye 20th 1770 aged 68 years with two of their children Patrick and Elizabeth. Erected by their loving son Cornelius.

Murray – In loving memory of Willie Murray Rathkenny died Sept. 20th 1951 Erected by his wife.

Murray – see Dowdall

O’Brien – In loving memory of Margaret O’Brien Scotstown Stackallen who died 27th Nov 1955 aged 84 years. Also her daughter Julia died 1st Feb 1987 aged 82 years.

O’Brien – Erected by Willm Jno and Lauce O’Brien in memory of their mother Rose O’Brien alias Carolan who departed this life January the 4th 1785 aged 63 years. Also of their sister Ann wife to Pat’k Shiels. She departed this life Jany the 7th 1809 aged 52 years.

O’Brien – This burial place belongeth to the O’Brien 1811.

O’Brien – see two Healys

O’Brien – see Rowe.

O’Connor – Erected by Catherine O’Connor in memory of her father Thomas O’Connor died Oct.28th 1758 Also two of her children who died young.

Powderly – In loving memory of Bridget Powderley Mullaghmore Rathkenny died 19th April 1941. Also her sons Michael died 11th June 1949 Patrick died 29th Nov. 1961. Also her son John died 7th Sept. 1920.

Powderly – This stone was erected by Patt Powderly of Brienstown leat of Ardbraccan in memory of his beloved wife Mary Powderly who departed this life March 13 1838 aged 66 years.

Price – Memento Mori. In loving memory of Joseph Price Ladyrath who died 10th March 1965 aged 91 years. His wife Katie died 30th March 1961 aged 78 years. Their grand daughter Mary Frances aged 7 months.

Rafferty – In memory of James Rafferty Hopkinstown died 27th Oct. 1949 His sisters Kate Maggie and Mary.His Grandson Sheamie died 5 March 1952.

Reilly – G.Reilly AD 1839.

Reilly – In loving memory of Kate Reilly Rathkenny died 26 Oct. 1943. Her husband Bernard died 10 August 1968 .Their sons both died in infancy.

Reilly – Erected by Michael Reilly in Lovin memory of his father Joseph died 8 Sept 1940. His mother Margaret died 24 Dec. 1946. His wife Julia Ann died 18 Feb. 1961.

Reilly – Erected in loving memory of Owen and Bridget Reilly by their family.

Reilly – Erected by Patrick J.Reilly Pittsburg Penna USA in memory of his father Edward died 14 Feb. 1882 aged 63 years. And his mother Margaret died 19 Jan. 1898 aged 69 years.

Reilly – In loving memory of Patrick and Mary Reilly Creewood. R.I.P.

Reilly – Erected AD 11 Oct 1905 by Richard Reilly Ardcalf in memory of his parents Andrew and Mary. His uncle Thomas Geoghan and his sons Andrew and Joseph Reilly. Also his son Thomas died 20 June 1958. Richard Reilly did June 1924 his wife Mary died Dec. 1926.

Reilly – In loving memory of Thomas Reilly Ladyrath died 6th June 1964 aged 60 years.

Reynolds – This stone was erected by Thomas and Christopher Reynolds in memory of their father Patrick Reynolds who departed this life August 24th 1789 aged 69 years. Here lyeth the body of Anne Reynolds alias Carr wife to the aforesaid Patrick Reynold who departed this life the 29th day of June 1800 aged 67 years.

Rowe – In the most holy name of Jesus pray for the repose of the soul of Revd. Thomas J. Rowe Professor St. Finians Navan who departed this life 16th day of April 1881 aged 29 years. Ordained 1877. Here also lieth the remains of Revd. James C.O’Brien P.P. Gillmoss West Derby Liverpool native of this parish who died 20th May 1923 aged 52. Ordained 1903 RIP. Erected by John Rowe of Lacken.

Rowe – see Connolly.

Shalver – Erected by Alice Shalver in memory of her grandfather Matthew Conlon who died 28th August 1879 aged 86 years. Her mother Anne who died 17th Nov. 1883 aged 62 years and her father Michael Conlon who died 24 Dec. 1893 aged 72 years.Also her brother Matthew Conlon who died 25th May 1897 aged 44 years.

Sheridan – Pray for Gretta Sheridan died 17th June 1929 aged 31 years. Julia Ann Sheridan died 17th Aug. 1930 aged 28 years. John Sheridan died 22nd March 1971 aged 75. Patrick Sheridan died 9th May 1968 aged 68. Bernard Sheridan died 28 Jan 1963 aged 68.

Sherlock – In loving memory of Mary Sherlock who died 8th April 1957. Her husband John who died 26th May 1959 late of Mullaghmore Rathkenny.

Shiels – see O’Brien.

Slevin – Here lyeth ye body of Ann Slevin died May ye 21 1771 aged 24 years. Erected by his fathr Thos. Slevin.

Smyth – This stone was erected by Nancy Smyth in memory of her father Phillip Smyth who departed this life June ye 10th 1789.

Taaffe – Erected by Peter Taaffe of Navan, Carpenter, in memory of his posterity 1796.

Timmon – Erected by James Timmon of Tankardstown in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth who departed this life 3rd Dec. 1829 aged 49 years.

Teernan – Good Christians your prayers are earnestly requested for the soul of Margaret Teernan otherwise Greyhan who departed this life the 6th of August 1796 aged 75 years and likewise the soul of Thos. Teernan who departed this life the 17th February 1814 aged 96 years. And the soul of Edw’d Teernan son to And’w Teernan who erected this stone in memory of his father and mother.

Tiernan – Erected by Matilda Tiernan to the memory of her beloved husband Richard Tiernan who depd this life in the ?? year of his age on the 15th of June 1837

Traynor – In loving memory of Thomas Traynor Ladyrath died Dec. 19th 1939 Also his wife Kate who died July 6th 1919

Tumulty – In loving memory of Michael Tumulty Rathkenny died 11th Sept. 1939 aged 77 years. Also his wife Margaret died 23rd Feb. 1970 aged 91 years.

Vaughey – Erected AD 1863 by Christopher Vaughey as a tribute of affection to the memory of his father John Vaughey who died July 30th 1855 aged 85 years. Also his mother Bridget Vaughey died Jan. 15th 1820 aged 40 years. And also his brother Patrick Vaughey died August 5th 1862.

Wall – Erected by John Wall Davidstown in memory of his father Peter died 18 Dec. his mother Bridget died 14 Oct. 1941.

Walsh – see McGuire.