Assaroe Abbey Graveyard, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal
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Notes:
This page is a combination of a survey conducted in 1951 by Rev P. Ó Gallachair and another,
supplemented with photographs, conducted by Lindel & Bernie in Jul 2010 & Aug 2016
The graveyard was quite accessible, though in places you need to watch your footing
Some previously hidden or partially buried headstones have been uncovered,
and there have been newer burials, so there are additional headstones to those recorded in 1951
The Inscriptions:
To .... d. (1792), a; (11); and (w.), Mary, d. March 24, 1814, a. 65
171—"Here lyeth (the body) of John P..."
122—To John Boner, d. a. 80
103—To Mrs. Catherine Boyle, d. April 13, 182(1), a. 63; and h. Philip Boyle, d. June 28, 1831, a. 77
105—By Lizzie Boyle to b-, Johnny Boyle, d. Jan. 10, 1894, a. 24; and f., Philip Boyle, d. Nov. 1, 1918, a. 105; m. Brigid Boyle, d. Jan. 18, 1929, a. 103
106—By Philip Boyle, Ednagor, to f. Earl O'Boyle, d. Oct. 10, 1792, a. 56
110—To Philip Boyle, Ednagor, d. Sept. 10, 1951, a. 91; w. Sarah, d. April 30, 1921, a. 54; by dtr. Catherine
109—By Philip Boyle to w. Sarah, d. April 30, 1921, a. 54
By dtr.. Sarah Boyle Graham; to Michael Boyle, d. May 27, 1896; w. Mary, d. June 9, 1913; their grandmother, Anne, d. Sept. 27, 1916
189—To John, s. of Patrick Brady of Rockfield, d. Aug. 13, 1836, a. 21; John's m., Margaret (Brady), d. July, 1863, a. 72; his f., Patrick Brady, d. Feb. .... a. 73
To Francis G. Brennan, infant, d. Feb. 26, 1951
129—By William Breslin on May 28, 1862, to f., Daniel, d. Sept. 1838; b. Patrick, d. Oct., 1811; b. Daniel, d.....1859; also above "Willeam", his m. Catherine, d. March 18, 1863, a. 77; "also his brother Daniel's son, Patrick Breslin, East Port, Ballyshannon", d. Aug. 26, 1884, a. 28; also John Breslin, d. Nov. 16, 1876; also "the above-named William Breslin". d. May 17, 1879; "also Frances Breslin, sister of" William, d. Jan. 30, 1905
130—By John Breslin to parents: William and Isabella
167—To Michael Brogan, d. May 8, 1857, a. 68; by dtr. Sarah
229—To Catherine Campbell, d. Nov. 1, 1939; her m., Margaret Cleary, d. April 2, 1937
202—To Joseph Campbell, d. March 25, 1913, a. 34; m. Margaret, d. April 19, 1918, a. 84; b. James, d. Nov. 20, 1932, a. 61; Frances Campbell, d. March 16, 1935
IHS
Of Your Charity Pray for the Repose
Of the Soul of
Joseph Campbell
Who departed this life 25 Mar 1913
Aged 34 years
Also of his Mother
Margaret Campbell
WHo died 19 Apr 1918 aged 84 years
His Brother James Campbell
Who died 20 Nov 1932
Aged 61 years
Frances Campbell
Died 16 Mar 1935
Mary Campbell
Died 14 Jun 1953
Francis Campbell
Died 22 Aug 1962
Their Nephew Jimmy Campbell
Died 4 Dec 1988
His Wife Ellen
Died 12 Feb 1995
RIP
Here lies the body of
Eleanor Cannon
Who died 8 Dec 1814 aged 27 years
IHS
Erected in Loving Memory of
Francis Cassidy
of Coolcolly
Who died at Ballyshannon
21 Oct 1887
Aged 28 years
Lamented by all who knew him
also Kate
Beloved wife of Michael Cassidy
Who departed this life 22 Jul 1921
And their son Francis
Who died 15 Oct 1924
Michael Cassidy junr died 27 Apr 1943
Michael Cassidy died 29 Dec 1943
Aged 90 years
Sweet Jesus have Mercy
In Loving Memory of
James Cassidy
Chapel Street
Died 2 May 1949
His Wife Rose (nee Daly)
Died 27 Mar 1936
Their Daughters
Evelyn died 17 Nov 1979
Rosaleen died 25 Dec 1983
Their Son Michael died 2 Nov 1992
RIP
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul of
James Cassidy
Died 21 Jun 1957
Richard F Cassidy
Died in Vancouver Canada
9 Jan 1971
Rose Cassidy
Died 11 Mar 1973
Anne Marie Cassidy
Daughter of
James and Mary Cassidy
Died at Birth 12 Dec 1969
RIP
IHSOf Your Charity
Pray for the Repose of the Soul of
Katie
The Beloved Wife of
Harry Cassidy
Who died at her residence
The Graan Enniskillen
24 Jan 1904 Aged 20 years
Pray also for the Repose of the Soul of the above named
Harry Cassidy
Who died 26 Nov 1905 Aged 31 years
RIP
We have Loved her in Life
Let us not Forget her in Death
In Memory of
Roas Cassidy
Who departed this life 20 May 1857 aged 13 years
Also her Father James Cassidy
Who died 21 Apr 1863 aged 60 years
Also her Beloved Mother Anne Cassidy
Coolcolly, Ballyshannon
Who departed this life 5 May 1901 aged 81 years
And their Son James
Who died 6 Sep 1908 aged 58 years
And his Wife Frances Catherine
Died 23 Dec 1947
Also their Son Michael
Died 18 Jun 1902
Lord have Mercy on their Souls
Original Headstone (1951)
IHS
L CISIDE 1757
Headstone (2010)
Cassidy
Parkhill
(unreadable)
Bernard Cleary
Interred 28 Aug 1869
Aged 78 years
160—To Mary J. Cleary, d. June 9, 1934; s. Thomas, d. Jan. 21, 1920; John d. Jan. 20, 1949; h. James d. April 13, 1952
230—To Thomas Cleary, d. Nov. 17, 1949, a. 55
26—To Elis (Coan) of Aby, d. August i, 17(28)......
101—"Here lyeth the / body of Thad Coane /who departed this life / (2)9th day of October / 172(3) in the 6(5)th year of / his age. Here lyeth the/ body of Terenc(e) / Coan who depar / ted this life the / (8th) day of March / 17(29) in the (4?) year / of his age/."
100—"HERE LHYS THE / BODY OF THADY / COAN WHO DI/ED IN THE YEARE 1681/"
120—"HERE LYES THE / BODY OF TERENCE / COLEN WHO DYED IN MAY / 21, 1713 /."
47—By John Congall "in the year 1732"
128—To John Connolly, d. Sept. 8, 1931, a. 40; m. Mary Anne, d. Sept. 22, 1935, a. 72
39—By Mihl. Cooney to w., d., May, 25, 1844, a. 68 also f., d. May 1, 1818, a. 90
212_"Revd. Daniel E. Coyle, P.P./ Kilbarron,/ died at Ballyshannon,/ 7th September, 1868,/ aged 65 years./"
154—To Bridget Culinan alias Magough, d. March 2, 1791, a. 56
76—By Mr. Daly to sister, Anne Daly; also dtr. Mary Anne Daly, d..... 1886
IHS
Here Lieth the Body of
Bartley Daly
Who departed this life 17 Aug 1763 aged ?
Also the Body of
Owen Daly
Who departed this life ? Sep 1797
87—"In memoriam / Adm. Rev. Caroli Daly/ Parochi S. Petri, Bradford,/0biit Die 19 Novembris, l949/. Annos 51 natus./ R.I.P./" "Sacred to the Memory / of the Very Revd. Charles Daly, P.P.,/St. Peter's, Bradford./ Died, 19th Novr., 1949/. Aged 51 years. R.I.P./"
86—By Rev. Charles Daly to parents: Michael, d. July 2, 1914; Bridget, d. May 29, 1934; his b. Mandy, d. June 28, 1916; sister, Bella, d. May 27, 1924; Teresa, d. Jan. 8, 1926; b., Michael, d. May 22, 1941
IHS
Here Lyeth the Body of
Margret Daly
Who departed this life
2 Jun 1769 aged 39 years
Also the Body of
Owen Sheridan
Who departed this life
(headstone broken below this line)
88—To Patrick Hugh Daly, d. May 14, 1952; dtr. Kathleen, d. April, ii, 1938
210—"Sacred/ to the memory / of/ the Revd. Thomas Daly,/ who departed this life/, 10th November, 1867, aged 38 / years./Requiescat in peace./"
35—By Pat Dee(r)y to w. Margaret, Sweeney, d. Oct. 21, 1832, a. 21
By Terence Donagher to parents: William, d. March 17, 1892, a. 84, and Alice Donagher, d. Nov. 26, 1906, a. 80. James Donagher, d. May 29, 1925, a. 74; his w. Mary, d. Dec. 8, I936,a. 72
To Michael Donaghue, d. Dec. 6, 18o6, a. 30; his m. Catherine Donaghue, d. October 31, 1808, a. 6(3)
Here Lyes the Body of
Anthony Donelvy
Who departed this life
3 Mar 1783 aged 34 years
200—To Edward Doogan d. March 22, 1939
To Jane Dorrian, d. 1892
159—To Mary A. Downey, d. June 28, 1926, a. 38
142—To William Drummond, d. March 23, 1949, a. 22
Dr. John Drummond, M.R.C.S.I., d. Feb. 20, 1818 a. 41; also, niece, Mrs. Edward Gillespie d.; Feb. 9, 1905, a. 57
In Loving Memory of
Francis Duffy, Acres
Died 13 Oct 1944
His Wife Sabina, died 7 Oct 1932
Their Daughter Mary, died 20 Sep 1987
Their Son Patrick, died 19 Feb 1993
Their Daughter Margaret (Peggy)
Died 12 Mar 2007
And their Daughter Sabina
Died 27 Feb 2008
Rest in Peace
176—"Hie jacet Rev. D."s F.r Anto/nius Dunlevy, Ord.s Min.s Stric.s /Obs. S.P. Fran.ci Difinit.r et / Past.r de Kilbar.n, nec non V.G. /Rap.t obiit 26to. Jun. etati.s suae. / Anno 44to 1764." "Here lies the Rev. Fr. Anthony Dunlevy, Diffinitor of the Order of the Stricter Observance of St. Francis, and Pastor of Kilbarron, and also Vicar General of Raphoe. He died on the 26th June, in the forty-fourth year of his age, 1764."
177—To Penelope Dunlevy alias Boyle, d. Jan. 29, 1794, a. 55
Pray for the Souls of
Mary Ann Ellis
Died 6 Jan 1920
John Ellis
Died 12 Jun 1932
Henry Ellis
Died 6 Oct 1940
William Ellis
Died 12 Jul 1973
RIP
186—To James Fox, d. Nov. 8, 1934; also Mary Fox, d. June 7, 1938, a. 32
Pray for the Souls of
Patrick Fox
Tullyherk
Died 11 Sep 1969
His Wife Kathleen
Died 1 Dec 1968
RIP
119—"Sacred to the memory .... Gallagher .. . ."
187—To Denis Gallagher, d. Dec. 16, 1890; also Maggie Gallagher, d. Oct. 18, 1903, a. 20
80—To Edward Gallagher, d. June, 1856; w. Bridget, d. April, 1860; dtr. Mary, d. March 29, 1894
82—To James Gallagher, d. April 26, 1909; w. Bridget, d. April 17, 1910
53 - To John Gallagher, of Knather, d. Sept. 22, 1928, a. 81; w. Elizabeth. d. Sept. 18, 1930, a. 88; their dtr.-in-law, Hannah Gallagher d. Dec. 7, 1931
In Loving Memory of
John Gallagher
Died 21 Feb 1940 aged 39 years
His Loving Wife Mary (Mamie)
Died 8? Sep 1952 aged 39 years
RIP
182—To Patrick Gallinagh, d. Aug. 1, 1953, a. 73
108—By "Daniel Garven" to s., Patrick Garven, d. March 5, 1785, a. 25; and (Esther) Garven, alias Mclntire, w. to Patrick, d. Feb. 25, 1786, a. (5)2
205—"GAVIGAN"
225—To James Gavigan, Creevy, Ballyshannon, d. Sept. 4, 1900; w. Brigid, d. Nov. 8, 1884; dtrs. Catherine, d. July 16, 1885; Elizabeth Agnes, d. Feb. 2, l886; Ann Jane, d. July 22, 1898; Brigid, d. June 1, 1918
In Loving Memory of
Francis Gettins
Died 26 Oct 1945
His Wife Margaret
Died 25 Feb 1972
Also Deceased Members of their Family
Maureen, died 29 Feb 1940
Frances died 28 Sep 1960
John died 8 Aug 1992
RIP
168—To Daniel Gibbons, d. Sept. 24, 1873, a. 58; w. Mary d. July 4, 1857, a. 50; children: Patrick, Catherine, Joseph, Daniel and William
208—By w. to Patrick Gilleece, d. Nov. 24. 1936; also Mary K., baby, d. Jan. 11, 1935
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul of
Edward Gillespie, Askill?
Who died ? 2?
(unreadable)
95—To Francis Gillespie and w. Anne, and children, Margaret and Francis
165—To Michael Gillespie of Kildoney, d. Oct. 30, 1867, a. 70; by s. Michael
Here lyes the Body of
Neil Gillaspie
Who departed this life 6 Dec 1789
Aged 51 years
90—By his parents to James Gilroy, Behey, d. Nov. 19, 1915, a. 23; his f., James, d. Nov. 20, 1929, a. 75; m., Mary, d. Feb. 27, 1927, a. 70; b. John, d. Dec. 20, 1926, a. 35
68—To Patrick Goan, d. May 19, 1952; also Thomas Mclntyre, d. Dec. 9, 1917; his d., Mary E., d. Dec. 20, 1912
219—"... gone up ..."
221—To Margaret Gormley; and her parents
In Loving Memory of
James Grimes
And His Wife Nora
RIP
Pray for the Souls of
John Grimes, Wardtown
Died 17 Jun 1926 aged 90 years
Also his Wife Anne
Died 4 Jun 1923 aged 78 years
Their Daughter Brigid
Died 13 Apr 1937 aged 60 years
43—To Patrick Guckian, Anacashel, Co. Leitrim, d. Oct. 27, 1948, a. 36; by w
158—"I.H.S. P.H."
Sacred to the Memory of
Laurence Hagarty
Who died 16 Apr 1846 aged 29 years
Also his Mother
Who died 7 Jun 1859 aged 68 years
Also his Father
Who died 18 May 1868 aged 78 years
Also Mary and Bernard
The infant children of Bernard Hagarty of Ballyshannon
By whom this stone is erected
Anne, Beloved Wife of Bernard Hagarty
Died 12 Oct 1895 a 71 years
Bernard Hagarty
Died 28 Apr 1897 aged 78 years
Eternar ? ? May they Rest in Peace
Anna Margaret Hagarty
Died 28 Dec 1921
(plaque on same grave)
Charles J Kelly
Died 6 Dec 1942
His Wife Mary M
Died 9 Apr 1960
Their Daughters
Josephine M died 1 Sep 1966
Angela M died 30 Jun 1972
Margaret F died 17 Dec 1989
Elizabeth died 23 Jun 1993
Sr Cecelia, Ballymena, died 8 Jan 1991
Charles Kelly, South Africa, died 3 Nov 1918
RIP
115—To John Hamilton, d. Sept. 5, 1841, a. 76
36—To Joan Hanlan. d. "7ber. the 4th", 1735
174—To Michael Harrison, Ballyshannon, d. Nov. 30. 1889, a. 85
In Loving Memory of
Brigid Hernan died 12 Mar 1934
And her Daughters
Brigid died 12 Aug 1920
Sarah died 16 Oct 1922
Winifred died 20 May 1926
Annie died 31 May 1926
Her Husband Michael Hernan
Died 12 Feb 1946
Also Annie Hernan
Lissahully
Died 13 Jun 1980 aged 63 years
Her Husband John
Died 2 Dec 1983 aged 71 years
And Mary Hernan
Died 6 Feb 1984 aged 83 years
Baby Shane Perry
Died 16 Sep 1990
RIP
140—By Edward Higgins to f. d. Feb. 22, 1812, a. 44; also his s. David, d. June 25, 1890, a. 23; Edward Higgins d. Dec. 21, 1906; Catherine Higgins d. Jan. 6, 1913: John Higgins d. Nov. 13, 1924
92—To Patrick Holland, d. May 17, 1908; w. Ellen, d. Sept. 16, 1937; s. Joseph d. April 30, 1931
58—By Bess Horan to m., Mary Horan, d. March 25, 1809, a. 67
223—"I.H.S."
173—To Anne Ivers d. Sept. 30, 1873, a. 42; also Dr. Charles Ivers, L.A.H.I., d. Sept. 14, 1882, a. 60; Dr. Hugh Ivers, L.R.C.S.E., d. ??
75—By Hugh Keane to m., Anne Drummond, d. April 16, 1837; a. (3)6: her h. John Keane, d. June 7, 1859, a. 8(6)
107—To Owen Keenan, d. Nov. 1781, a. 78
149—To the Kelly family, Abbey, and to Mrs. Charlotte Black, Sheegus, d. Sept. 30, 1952
179—To Edward Kelly of Ballyshannon, d. Nov. 26, 1829, a. 68; w. Mary, alias Cassidy, d. April 11, 1815, a. 48; s. John, d. Sept. 26, 1818, a. 28
180—To Frances Kelly, d. Aug. 18, 1941; dtr. Bernadette Kelly, d. April 13, 1918
148—To Hugh Kelly, d. Oct. 31, 1837, a. 67; w. Jane, d. Oct. 13, 1831, a. 75; s. William, d. March 6, 1851, a. 53
178—"Hic jacet Revd. Joannes / Kelly, viginti circiter / annos Pastor de Kilbar/ron, Vicarius Generalis / de Diocesi Rapotensis. / Obiit 30mo. October Anno / Domini, 1806, aetatis suae 68. Requiescat in Pace." "Here lies the Rev. John Kelly, for about twenty years Pastor of Kilbarron, Vicar General of the Diocese of Raphoe. He died on the 3oth of October, 1806 / in the sixty-eight year of his age. May he rest in peace."
78—To John Kelly, d. June 25, 1817. a. 47; "also Mary McGloin, mother of John, Elizabeth, Winifred all of which-sic-are interred underneath. And inscribed by James McGloin, 1864."
201—To John Kelly d. July 8, 1890, a. 72; w. Sarah, d. Feb. 8, 1920, a. 92; grandtr. Rose Melly, d. Oct. 17, 1923, a. 17; Edward Kelly, d. Dec. 20, 1939, a. 80; Sarah Melly, d. May 10, 1940, a. 71
147—By James Ivers Kelly of Ballyshannon to f., John C. Kelly, C.E.; also m., Catherine Ivers d. Jan. 9, 1897, a. 68; also above James, d. Sept. 7, 1910, a. 48; his s. James Joseph, d. May 21, 1919, a. 21
188—To Margaret, w. of Peter Kelly, Ballyshannon, d. July 16, 1835, a. 34; also Edward Kelly, B.L., born April 2, 1830, d. May 22, 1881; also above Peter Kelly, d. Sept. 10, 1882, a. 90, also Rose, w. of Peter Kelly, Junr., Ballyshannon, d. Jan. 21, 1900
172—(The grave of the late Fr. P. J. Kelly, (Fr. Joe), Adm., Killymard, d. July, 1955, R.I.P.). June 19, 1903, a. 70; also Annie M. Kelly, d. July 20, 1922, a. 47
To Mary Kennedy, d. Feb. 18, 1910, at Bundoran, a. 46; and dtr. Annie, d. March 7, 1909, a. 30; also Maggie J., d. March 20, 1919, a. 16
93—By Annie Miller to f. Patrick Keon, d. March 11, 1908; m. Bridget Keon, d. Sept. 9, 1918; Annie Miller d. June 30, 1946
228—By Peter Keon to w. and children
155—To Patrick Keregan, d. July 7, 1778, a. 79
170—By John Kerins to w. Mary B., of Creevy, d. Nov. 28, 1918, a. 26
In Loving Memory of
Patrick Liddy
College St
Died 12 Mar 1949
His Wife Teresa
Died 7 Sep 1969
Their Daughter Kay Kepgh
Died 2 Feb 2003
Her Husband Joe
Died 7 May 2002
RIP
Erected by their devoted Family
67—By w. to Daniel Logan, d. July 1, 1948
114—To William Lynch, d. June 11, 1877; w. Elizabeth, d. April 26, 1880
169—To Edward Lyons, Bishop St., Ballyshannon, d. Dec. 8, 1947, a. 56
164—"M.M."
121—To David McBride, d. July 28, 1940
144—To Mary McBride of Ballyshannon, d. Nov. 15, 1855, a. 75; h. Michael, d. Feb. 19, 1863, a. 84
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Souls of
Robert McBride
Portnason
Died 14 Feb 1959
His Wife Margaret
Died 3 Feb 1977
Their Sons
Robert, died 28 Nov 1946
Thomas, died 11 Dec 1980
And Son-in-law Harry Gilgar
Died 17 Dep 1980
Their Daughters
Margaret died 26 Aug 1988
Katie Gilgar died 19 Aug 1990
Rest in Peace
Erected by their Daughters
Margaret and Katie
McBride
143—To Charles McCabe, d. Feb. 14, 1796, a. 72; w. Elinor, d. Dec. 25, 1808, a. 70; s. Redmond. d. Jan. 4, 1821, a. 67
150—By children to m., Mary McCafferty, d. Aug. 11, 1941
152—To Bernard McCanan, d. March 9, 181(5), a. 13
Erected by
Thomas McCann of Derryhillow
In Memory of his Father
Thomas
Who departed this life 21 Aug 1873 aged 67 yrs
Also his Beloved Mother
Catherine McCann
Who departed this life 13 Apr 1874 aged 84 yrs
May they Rest in Peace
(fallen headstone)
In Loving Memory of
Mickey McCarthy
Kildoney
Died 24 Jan 1966, Aged 81 years
And Deceased Members of his Family
Rest in Peace
61—To "Own McCowley", Knather, d. March 29, 1895, a. 79; s. James, d. Jan. 3, 1904, a. 42
"Robert McCown"
To James T. McCullen, d. March 22, 1841, a, 19 months
Heare Lyeth ye Body of
Pat McCullic
Who departed this life ye yeare of
Our Lord 1750, adged 58
40—To Patrick McGahern d. Nov. 3, 1941; also w. Annie, d Sept. 28, 1943; their s., John, d. Sept. 8, 1942
Pray for the Souls of
Michael McGarrigle
Died 22 Mar 1920
Aged 73 Years
Maryanne McGarrigle
Died 5 Sep 1949 aged 75 years
Their Family
Michael died 10 Oct 1962 Aged 71 years
Mary Died 24 Sep 1963 aged 63 years
Patrick died 19 Nov 1971 aged 74 years
Sarah died 8 Jun 1975 aged 72 years
RIP
56—To Francis McGinley, his w. and family
33—By John Maginnes to s. Edward, d. Nov. 17, 1826, a. 18
218—To Agnes, w. of James McGloin, d. Jan. 4, 1872, a. 29; also children: James and Mary
Erected by William Sadd
In Memory of his Beloved Daughter
Margaret Sadd McGloin
Who departed this life 4 Aug 1875 aged 30 years
146—By W. McGlaughlin to f., d. Jan. 15, 1828, a. 84
145—By John McGlaughlin to f., d. Jan. 15, 1831, a. 47
James McGonigle, d. Aug. 29, 1847, a. 34
In Loving Memory of
Michael McGonigle
Abbey
Died 19 Aug 1969
Aged 94 years
His Wife Mary Catherine
Died 12 Oct 1973
Aged 83 years
Their Son Edward
Died 25 Sep 2006
Aged 77 years
Rest in Peace
(old grave slab on grave)
53—To Bryan McGowan of Ballyshannon, d. April 15, 1870; w. Bridget d. March 6, 1889; also Terence McGowan, d. Feb. 13, 1886; Mary McGowan, d. March 15. 1887
81—To Thomas McGowan, d. Aug. 15, 1881; w. Catherine, d. Jan. 20, 1880; dtr. Jane, d. Feb. 19, 1908; Rose Anne McGowan, d. Oct. 22, 1912, a. 50
132—To Thomas and Margaret McGowan; also Catherine, w. of Edward McGowan, d. April 14, 1933
190—By Constantine Maguire of Ballyshannon to w. Susan McGuire, d. Nov. 1, 1861, a. 39
72—To Thomas Maguire, d. Jan. 23, 1936; his bs: Patrick, d. May 25, 1945; Peter, d. Dec. 18, 1943; his nephew, Peter, d. June 9, 1928; his sisters: Bridget, d. April 6, 1946; Alice d. May 1, 1920
63—To "Sololmon" -sic- McGunnigal, d. April 26, 1766, a. 57; also Charles McGunnigal. d. Nov. 9, 1793, a. 34
IHS
Erected by Edwerd McHugh
To the Memory of his Wife
Anne McHugh
Who departed this life at Killybegs?
14 Dec 1854 aged 31 years
55—To Darby Mclntire, d. Jan. 7, 1808, a. 96; w. Mary Tunney, d. Oct. 27, 1817, a. 75
69—To Catherine Mclntire, d. May 21, 1821, a. 64
By John Mclntire to w. Elenor Sweeny, d. Nov. 1, 1798, a. (3)6
70—"Heare lyth/the body of P(a)t Mc(Ci)tire who/departed this / life ye yeare of / Our Lord, 1790 / adged-sic-82 /"
197—To Thomas Mclntyre, d. July 4, 1860, a. 73; w. Mary, d. May 8, 1885, a. 79; Mrs. Anne McGowan, d. Oct. 12, 1926, a. 74; James McGowan d. Sept. 3, 1929, a. 87
In Loving Memory of
Thomas Mclntyre
Died 23 Apr 1892 aged 65 years
And his Wife Margaret
Died 30 Jan 1923 aged 77 years
Their Children
Annie died 27 Aug 1940
Thomas J died 30 Mar 1952
James died Feb 1967
Margaret J died Apr 1967
Rose E died Jul 1971
RIP
44—To Brigid McKeown, d. June 8, 1951
45—To Sarah McKeown, d. March 31, 1881, a. 77; John McKeown, d. Jan. 25, 1885. a. 93; Annie McKeown, d. Oct. 25, 1891, a. 43; Joseph McKeown, d. Sept. 4, 1894, a. 56;. Lizzie McKeown, d. July 17, 1920, a. 41; Agnes McKeown, d. July 23, 1949
46—To Michael (Mc)Ke(own) of. the Abbey of Bally(shannon), d. Dec. 17. l8(16).....
In Loving Memory of
Patrick P McLaughlin
Who died 28 Mar 1915
Aged 51 years
Also his Son William
Who died at Glasgow 3 Apr 1901 aged 7 years
And his Wife Mary
Born 5 Oct 1866?
Died Sep ? 19?
151—To Joanna MacLean alias McCarthy, d. July 4, 1809, a. 24
To Patrick McNeely, Tullyhurk, d. May 9, 1897; w. Mary, d. March 18, 1930; their s. Joseph, d. March, 21, 1941
211—To Percy MacNeny, d. May 17, 1887, a. 19
123—To Daniel McNulty, Castle St., Ballyshannon, d. March 14, 1919, a. 85; sisters: Bridget, d. Aug. 28, 1902, a. 56, and Mary Devanney, d. Dec. 23, 1914, a. 82; w. Margaret, d. June 25, 1921, a. 65
156—To Edward McNulty of Bishop St., Ballyshannon, d. May 7, 1859; w. Eleanor Connolly, d. March 25, 1904; dtr. Bridget, d. May 29, 1907; infant ss. Hugh and John. By dtr. and sister, Caroline C. McNulty
157—By Edward McNulty to m., d. June 7, 1837, a. 62
138—To Fardy McNulty, d. Dec. 9, 1801, a. 62
116—By Hugh McNulty, to f, Hugh, d. Nov. 1788, a. 85
137—By John McNulty to dtr. Mary Anne, d. Oct. 10, 1863; s. John, d. Sept. 8, 1878, a. 29
Have Mercy on the Souls of
Anne McPehlim (Nee O'Brien)
Died 1st April 1919
Her Husband Francis McPhelim, Died 1st Feb 1931
Their Sons
Michael McPhelim, Died 9th Dec 1953
James McPhelim, Died 17 Aug 1976
And Their Daughter Anne McPhelim, Died 10th Jan 1977
Rest in Peace
McPhelim
Tullymore
IHS
This Stone was Erected by
Francis McPhelim
In Memory of his Three Daughters, towit
Margaret who Departed this Life the 14th January 1793 Aged 24 years
Mary 24 October 1795 Aged 19 years
Bridget 19 November 1795 Aged 9 years
Also to the Memory of his Grandson
Michael McPhelim of Tullymore
Who Died 3rd December 1869 Aged 75 years
And of Mary, the Beloved Wife of Michael McPhelim
Who Died 28 June 1882 Aged 77 years
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134—"This stone erected by John McPhelem, for him and his posterity, 1756"
133—By Owen McPhelim of Moniendough, to w. Mary, d. Jan. 27, 1871, a. 56
IHS
Pray for the Souls of
James McShea
College St, Ballyshannon
Who died 2 Dec 1933
Mary McShea
Who died 19 Sep 1947
Pat McShea
Who died 1 Apr 1956
Aged 9˝ years
RIP
Erected in Memory of
Pat McShea
By His Loving Parents
Notes:
James McShea d aged 72
Mary McShea d aged 75
203—To John Monaghan d. June 11, 1924; w. Ellen d. Aug. 31, 1934; Margaret Monaghan d. July 14, 1952
193—To James Moohan, d. Oct. 22, 1915; also Mrs. K. Gilfedder d. May 19, 1916
191—To James Moohan, d. April 1, 1940, a. 74; also Margaret Moohan, d. Jan. 21, 1946, a. 76
192——"Underneath are laid the remains/ of Thomas Moohan of Kill(barron), who,/after six years of .... / preparation for the priesthood in/ the College of Maynooth, died in the / bosom of his family on the l9th of February, 18(60), aged (2)1 years."
163—To John Muldoon d. Jan. 27, 1003; w. Mary A., d. March 8, 1910; dtr. Catherine, d. Jan. 9, 1898; By Muldoon family
162—To Lizzie Muldoon, d. April 28, 1918, a. 48; her children: Patrick d. April 11, 1891, a. 1; Catherine d. Feb. 7, 1906, a. 3
166—To "thomas Mulhern", d. April 7, 1770, a. 70
Underneath this tomb are deposited the remains of
Bryan Mulhern of Ballyshannon
Who departed this life 31 Jan 1838 aged 41 years
Also the remains of Bernard
Infant son of Matthew Mulhern, Ballyshannon
Who departed this life 19 May 1860 aged 3 months
Also, the remains of Lizzie, his daughter
Who departed this life 6 Oct 1873 aged 15 years
Also the remains of their Father
Matthew Mulhern
Who departed this life 11 Jan 1874 aged 43 years
Also the remains of Almira Mulhern
Wife of the above named
Matthew Mulhern
Who died 2 Mar 1913 aged 80 years
42—To John Mulhern, d. July 11 1832, a. 55; by his children in America
Erected to the Memory of
John Mulhern
Who departed this life 12 May 1881 aged 77 years
Also his wife
Ellen Mulhern
Who departed this life 8 Nov 1891 aged 66 years
Also their Son
Terence Mulhern
Who departed this life 7 Apr 1864 aged 8 years
Also their Daughter
Bridget Mulhern
Who departed this life 25 Aug 1877 aged 26 years
John Mulhern
Died 11 Nov 1973 aged ?5 years
RIP
In Loving Memory of
John Mulhern
Cornaglagh
Died 14 Aug 1948 aged 53 years
His Wife Catherine
Died 29 Jun 1986 aged 87 years
Their Son Pat
Died 10 Nov 1988 aged 58 years
Rest in Peace
91—To Patrick Mo.... of Callda..., d. Oct. 18, ....... a. 86
83—To John Moore, d. April 11, 1943, a. 54
224—To Ann Morrow, d. Oct. 24, 1925, a. 72; b. Patrick, d. Dec. 14, 1905, a. 60
118—To Dan Mulhartagh, d. Sept. 9, 1928; w. Kathleen, d. Aug. 10, 1901; s. Owen, d. April 19, 1902
By James Mulligan to s. Thomas P., d. Dec. 13, 1898, a. 22
Erected by
Margaret Mulrine
In Memory of her Husband
Hugh Mulrine
Who died 19 Sep 1907, aged 65 years
And her son Frank Mulrine
Who died 12 Nov 1901, aged 21 years
Margaret Mulrine
Died 3 Jun 1927, aged 78 years
Mary Josephine Mulrine
Died 4 Nov 1929, aged 39 years
Hugh. J. Mulrine
Died 4 Oct 1930, aged 40 years
Also Patrick Mulrine
Died 8 Mar 1942, aged 65 years
Catherine Mulrine
1 Feb 1952
Mary Mulrine
4 Dec 1965
RIP
79—To Tom Munday, w. Anne, and children: Bernard, Sarah, Anne and Mary
226—"... Charles Neill died ..."
104—To "Phelem O'Boyl", d. July, 1731
153—"Here lieth the O'Briens"
49—The oldest inscription: "THIS TOMBE WAS (ERECTED/BY) CON(NO)R FOR HIS (F)A(THER) /FLAN 0 CLERY, WHOSE (BODY) LYES UNDERNEATH./ (DE)CEASED THE 31(st) OF 8BER, (ANNO) DOM. 1665."
220—To Michael ODoherty d. Dec. 6, 1911, a. 63; b. Alex, d. April 25, 1881, a. 23; sister, Sarah, d. May 19, 1881, a. 27; parents: Isabella d. June 9, 1881, a. 65; James, d. Jan. 22, 1886, a. 71; b. John, d. Jan. 15, 1900, a. 55; nephew Alex, d. Nov. 18, 1903, a. 6. Also Francis O'Doherty, d. Sept. 30, 1920, and his w. Margaret, d. July 15, 1920; their dtr. Mary, d. May 31, 1924; his b. James O'Doherty, d. March 24, 1919
111—To James O'Donnell, d. Aug. 30, 1860, a. 75
Here lyes the body of
John O'Donald
Who departed this life 8 Nov 1791 aged 48 years
227—To the deceased members of the O'Donnell family, Cowpark, Ballyshannon
175—Grave of Bishop Anthony O'Donnell, O.F.M., Bishop of Raphoe. (1750-'55):
"Hic jacet IIImus. et Reverdmus. / Dns. Fr. Antonius O'Donnell,/ Epus. Rap.s Ord.s Min.s Stric.s/Observantiae S. P. Fran.ci Sacrae/ Theolgiae Prefsor eximius, totius / Hiberniae Primus Pater, vir vere/Egregius e: pius. Obiit 26 Aprilis / Etatis suae anno 74,° I755." "Here lies the Most Illustrious and Most Reverend Fr. Anthony O'Donnell, Bishop of Raphoe, Of the Order of the Stricter Observance of St. Francis, a distinguished professor of sacred theology, the premier Father Provincial, a man truly admirable and virtuous. He died, 26th of April, in the seventy-fourth year of his age, 1755."
135—To Con O'Donnell, d. Aug. 22, 1817, a. 56
Here lies the body of
Nanny O'Donnell
Who departed this life May 16 1788 aged 50 years
To Philip O'Gleeson, d. April 20, 1897, a. 67. By dtrs., Mary and Margaret
57—To Michael O'Gorman, d. March 25, 1949; s. Dr. Ignatius O'Gorman, d. March 22, 1948
Erected by John O'Neil (Ch Ch, New Zealand)
In Memory of his Father
Arthur O'Neil
Died 26 Mar 1901 Aged 84 years
His Mother Ann O'Neil
Died 5 Jan 1902 aged 82 years
Also his Sisters
Mary and Catherine O'Neil
Note:
John O'Neil, Christchurch, New Zealand
185.-—To John O'Neill d. Nov. 21, 1879, a. 65; "also/to the memory of the / Revd. Hugh J. McManus/, Pastor, Mountholly,/ New Jersey, U.S.A., America/, who died at Ballyshannon,/June 21st, 1880./aged 38 years." Also Roseanna Daly, d. Dec. 14, 1914
181—To Hugh Patten d. Dec. 9, 1793, a. 60
231—By Redmond Quaid, Coolmore, to w. Catherine, d. Oct. 20, l886, a. 55
102—"HIC JACET (F.) THOMAS / CVINN ABB. B. MARIEE/ DE SAMERIA QUI OBIIT/ DIE 30 MAII ANNO DOMINI/ 1669." "Here lies (Fr.) Thomas Quinn, Abbot of Blessed Mary('s Abbey), Of Saimer, who died 30th day of May, A.D., 1669."
94—"John J. Reynolds/died 13th Jan. 1955/ Aged 1 ˝/
217—"Erected by Bernard Reynolds, Corker,/ in loving memory of his son/ Rev. Robert Reynolds, C.C.,/ Milford,/ who died 29th October, 1917,/ Aged 40 years./"
74—By s., George: To John Roper, Corker, d. March 27, 1919, a. 71; Elizabeth, d. May 23, 1006, a. 56
84—To Josephine Roper, d. Feb. 27, 1897, a. 3 years, 10 months
37—"R.S"
199—By John Sharkey of Ballyshannon to w. Margaret, d. Oct. 13, 1859, a. 38; two infant children; also John Sharkey d. March 19, 1863, a. 43
198—To Mary Sharkey, a. 19; by her father
195—To Simon Sheil, d. Dec. 19, 1837, a. 55, "deservedly regretted by his / numerous friends and acquaintances./This stone is erected to his memory / by his afflicted widow. In coelo quiescat. Also / his son John, who died June the 15th/, 1895, and is buried here."
SHEIL VAULT
196—"Pray for the soul / Dr. Simon Sheil / of Ballyshannon,/ and the members of his family / in remembrance of whom / this cross is erected./ May they rest in peace./ Amen./"
By Sarah Sheridan to h. Owen Sheridan, d. Sept. 14, 1845, a. 50
183—To Susan Slane, d. Aug. 24, 1847, a. 55; by dtr. Bridget Slane
To "deceased members of Slevin family, Coolmore"
To John Slevin, d. 1900; his w. Mary, d. 1905; their family; Edward, d. 1922; Margaret d. 1949; Anne McGrachan, d. 1909; Also Edward Cassidy, d. 1953
To Patrick Slevin, Coolbeg, d. Jan. 2, 1947, a. 75
To William Slevin, d. July 14, 1897, a. (59)
66—To "Min".—Mrs. Minnie Sloan, d. May 1, 1952; her m., Rose Rooney. d. Aug. 7, 1942; her b. Michael Rooney, d. May 12, 1943; her nephew, Paddy Duffy, d. Aug. 22, 1950
213 - "Orate pro anima/ Adm. Rev. Danielis Spence/ Parochi, qui sese missioni/sacrae in Kilbarron/ L annos optime dedit/. Natus anaos LXXX/ obiit in Domino/A.D. Quartum Kal./Maiis, MDCCCXCII/. R.I.P./" "Pray for the soul of the Very Rev. Daniel Spence, Pastor, who for fifty years completely gave himself to his sacred mission in Kilbarron. He died, aged eighty years, 28th April, 1892, R.I.P."
194—To James Sreen d. March, 1896; w. Alice: two ss., Edward and Hugh John; By dtr. Bedela
127—To Annie, w. of P. B. Stephens, d. Sept. 27, 1894, a. 37; also above Patrick Brady Stephens, d. July 19, 1920, a. 73
125—To Dr. B. Stephens, d. April 9, 1848, a. 44; James Stephens, d. May 21, 1856, a. 12; Almira Stephens d. Sept. 22, 1877, a. 4 days; and children of P. J. Stephens: Emma, William, Joseph and Florence; also John Stephens, d. Aug. 28, 1923, a. 81; John's w. Emma. d. Feb. 22, 1925, a. 77
139—"This stone was / erected by John /' Stephens / in memory of his seven children,/1783"/
124—To Mary Stephens, dtr. of William Stephens, Ballyshannon, d. Monday, Feb. 10, 1840, a. 24; and Mary, his w., d. Friday, March 6, at 64: s. John, d. April 14, 1886, a. 78; Mary, w. of John, d. Oct. 10, 1900, a. 82
126—To Mary, w. of P. J. Stephens, Main Street, Ballyshannon, d. March 10, 1945, a. 49
215—To Mary Theresa Stephens, d. Jan. 11, 1890, a. 20
32—To Cavin Sweney, d. 1765
This Stone was Erected by
Denis Sweeney of Ballyshannon
To the Memory of his ?
Ann Sweeney
Who departed this life 3 Mar 1830 aged 91 years
Original Headstone (1951)
Sweeney
Anne Sweeney died 15 Aug 1880
Sarah died 12 Mar 1880
Patrick J died 10 Apr 1894
Sadie died 30 May 1916
Marguerite died 12 Jun 1918
Patrick died 29 Sep 1923
Liam died 1 Sep 1932
Kate died 7 Mar 1949
Original Headstone (2010)
Sacred to the Memory of
Anne Sweeney of Creevy
Who died 13 Aug 1880
Aged 46 years
Also her Sister Sarah
Who died 12 Mar 1890
Also Patrick Joseph Sweeney
Who died 10 Apr 1894
Aged 1 year and 8 Months
Note:
This headstone has clearly been overwritten
It is not known why the remaining 5 names were omitted
Sister, Sarah Sweeney, died aged 50 years
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214—To James Sweeny, d. March 22, 1892, a. 69; w. Bridget, d. March 7, 1901, a. 64
184—By John Sweeny, Ballyshannon, to children: Mary, Gertrude, John, Joseph, John, Eunan, James; also his f., Morgan Sweeny, d. Sept. 18, 1918; m. Anne Sweeny, d. Dec. 7, 1919; w. Kate, d. Feb. 4, 1930
31—To Miles Sweeney, d. April .1, 1784, a. 60
216—To Robert Sweeny, Ballyshannon, d. April 15, 1908; w. Margaret, d. April 10, 1900; f., John, Drimnagrough, d. April 26, 1892, a. 91
222—To Mary Taylor, d. May 16, 1939
209—To Edward Thomas, d. May 9, 1875, a. 63
141—To James Timoney of Rosscatt, d. Nov. 14, 1948; w. Mary, d. Sept. 3, 1953
112—To Catherine Tu(nney), d. Sept. 18, 183?, a. 19
136—To Dan (T)unny, d. Sept. 1, 1777, a. 22; by his f. Darby
To Hugh Tunney, d. 22 Apr 1798, a. 60
Sacred to the Memory of the Revd. Michael Tunney, C.C.
Late of Drumholm, who died at Kilcar 22 May 1844
In the thirtieth year of his age
His piety, charity, his zeal for religion, and Pa(ti)ons
Made him beloved by all who knew him
And the grief for his loss was universal
His attachment to the people of Drumholm was so great that his
Removal from them to the parish of/ Kilcar caused his decline and premature death
This Monument is placed over him by his father, Hugh Tunney
Also to the memory of his brother John
Who died 19 Sep 1841, aged 21 years
Requiescant in Pace
113—To Michael Tunney, Market St., Ballyshannon, d. March, 2, 1946, a. 80
207—To Ellen Ward, w. of John Ochiglevich, born in Tawley, 1822, d. in Ballyshannon, Jan. 4, 1877
204—To Michael Ward of Cashel, d. May 25, 1875, a. 63; w. Mary, d. March 3, 1891, a. 76; s. William; his w., Brigid; and their son, Michael, d. March 16, 1951. William L. Ward d. Jan. 17. 1952
206—To Michael Ward, Acres, Ballyshannon,. d. Aug. 7, 1937, a. 87; w. Mary, d. March 27, 1935, a. 75; also Anna and John Ward, infants
By James Wren to parents
"Veni, Vidi, Vici"
Ar dheis De go raibh anamacha na marbh seo uilig
Requiescant in pace.
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