Finner Graveyard, Inishmacsaint, Co Donegal
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This survey has the following sources:
A compilation of inscriptions surveyed by members of the Transition Year at Bundoran V.E.C.,
under the direction of Mr Joseph Fitzgerald and Mrs Jacqueline O'Reilly-Dillon
Fund for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead, Ireland 1888
Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead, Ireland 1895
Transcription and notes - Lindel
Survey and photographs - Bernie
Parish information can be found on the Magh Ene Website
Inscriptions
Mary Barry,
died 9 Apr aged 24;
also James A. Norton,
died 4 Apr 1953.
Erected by John A. Barry
Names Boyle,
Ardfarna, Bundoran,
died 19 Aug 1966;
wife Mary Anne,
died 7 Oct 1914
The Revd James Brandon
Curate of this Parish for 35 years
Died 24 Sep 1826 aged 64 years
Also his widow
Who died 29 Jan 183? aged 58 years
Note:
Flat stone in the south side of the burial-ground
near the boundary wall
In loving memory of
Mary Brennan, Bundoran,
died 13 Nov 1962;
husband James,
died 14 Dec 1981;
their grandchild Baby Nicholson
Roger Brennan,
died 3 Jan 1923;
his son William J. Brennan,
died 12 Dec 1927;
his wife Ellen Brennan,
died 15 Feb 1939;
their sons,
Patrick,
died 18 Feb 1971;
Michael
died 2 Aug 1975;
their daughters,
Mary E.,
died 22 Jul 1953;
Anne,
died 30 Aug 1975.
Erected by Mary E. Brennan
John Brown
who died 4 Feb 1864,
aged 73;
also Catherine, his wife,
who died 16 Jan 1864,
aged 69 years
In Memory of
Margaret Browne
Who departed this life 14 May 1892 aged 59 years
A kind Wife and Mother
Walker Brown,
who died 13 Apr 1894
John Burns, Cornaglach,
died 1921;
wife Anne (nee Ward),
died 1930,
erected by ?Dolan
Helena Cahill
died 19 Mar 1931
Campbell,
12 Nov 1989
Elizabeth Campbell,
15 Sep 1946;
Thomas (husband)
8 Jul 1988, 91 years
Felix Campbell, Drumacrin,
who died on 26 Sep 1926;
his wife Ellen
who died 19 Apr 1940;
their son Patrick
who died 1 May 1942;
also Felix J. Campbell,
who died 31 Jan 1989,
and Bridgit M
Pray for the repose of the soul of
James Campbell,
who died St. Patrick's Day, 1957;
his wife Mary Ann,
died 21 Feb 1972;
daughter Christina
died 17 Sep 1982
Mary Campbell,
died 5 Sep 1934,
and her husband John,
who died on 14 of Feb 1945;
also their daughter-in-law Anne
who died on 25 Sep 1965;
and her husband Joe,
who died on 23 of May 1992
and their daughter,
Marge Devanney,
who died on 14 Apr 1979
Michael Carroll,
died 31 Jul 1925, agd 64;
daughter Eileen,
died 29 Apr 1935, aged 27;
son Robert,
died 3 Feb 1949, age 43;
Also died May 26 aged 69
Here lies the precious dust
Of Dear Good
Annie Carson,
Died 20 Jul 1874
When from the Dust of Death I rise
To claim my Mansion in the Skies
E'en then this shall be all my plea
Jesus have lived, have died for me
Edward Carty,
East End, Bundoran,
died 15 Dec 1946, aged 69 yrs;
his wife Mary,
died 13 Aug 1986, aged 95 yrs;
their son Hugh,
died 17 Dec 1983 aged 65 yrs;
their daughter Annie
died 7 Sep 1995, aged 79 yrs
In Loving Memory of
Anne Cassidy
And her Husband
Michael Cassidy
Also their Son
John Cassidy
Died 28 Jan 1933
Erected by their son John, Bundrowes
(left side)
John F (P?) Cassidy
Died 1 May 1996 (8?)
In Loving Memory of
Charlie Cassidy
Died 27 Aug 1952
His Wife Jane
Died 15 Mar 1959
Her Brother Peter McCool
Died 15 May 1972
Their Nephew
Hugh McGarrigle
Died 25 Jul 2001
RIP
In Loving Memory of
James Cassidy, Ardfarna
Died 23 Jan 1917
Also his wife Sarah
Died 26 Jun 1942
RIP
Erected by Mrs. Frank McMorrow, New York
In Loving Memory of
John James Cassidy
Magheracar
Died 27 Mar 1966
His Wife Mary
Died 15 Aug 2002
Jesus, Mary & Joseph, Have Mercy
RIP
Owen Cassidy
Died Apr 1797 aged 77 years
Also His two Sons
Anthony
Dec 1784 aged 22? years
And Peter
Who died Oct 1792 aged 21? years
In Memory of
Esther Christopherson
Who died at Burndoran
Aug 1880 aged 72 years
Mary Clancy,
1792, 24 years;
Nelly 10? years
John Cleary,
died 15 Sep 1923;
his wife Catherine,
died 22 Aug 1925;
and their daughter Mary Jane,
died 23 May 1906;
their son Jack Cleary,
died 22 Jul 1952;
and his wife Katie,
died 11 Jun 1954
John Cleary
and sons,
James, William and John;
wife Bridget Patrick,
died 9 May 1987
In loving memory of
Patrick Cleary
who died 2 Feb 1919, aged 73;
also Catherine Cleary,
who died 24 May 1932;
also Anne Cleary
who died 18 Jan 1899
and Elizabeth Cleary,
28 Jan 1938
William Cleary,
died 1897, aged 82;
also his wife Mary
died 1894 aged 70 years;
John Cleary,
died 17th August, 1933
Sacred to the memory of
John Connaughton,
late D.I.R.I.C.
who died at Bundoran
9 Jan 1918 aged 79 years;
also his wife Hannagh,
who died at Bundoran 26 Mar 1920
aged 74 years
Erected by their sons
Hugh, John and Edward.
Agnes Connolly,
Drumacrin, Bundoran,
13 Sep 1946, aged 34;
Joseph Connolly,
15 Mar 1980, age 95
Maria Connolly,
Drumacrin,
died 6 Dec 1967, age 87
Hugh Corr, Rathmore,
who died on 29 Dec 1916(?)
aged 86
Erected in memory of
Daly family,
Bundoran
and Mary Rose Daly,
25 Jul 1949
Daniel Daly, Bundoran,
who died 8 Sep 1931;
his wife Bridget
who died 14 Apr 1949;
their sons Peter,
died 12 Mar 1936;
James,
18 Jun 1940;
Terence,
22 Mar 1964;
John,
8 Jul 1969;
Daniel,
30 Dec 1971;
Owen,
7 Oct 1938
In memory of
Francis Daly, Drumacrin,
who died on 12 of Sep 1948;
his wife Mary
and their son Jim,
who died 21 Feb 1994
Patrick Daly
who died 14 Mar 1895 aged 62;
and his sister Catherine Daly,
who died 1 Sep 1905, aged 81 years
In loving memory of
Patrick Daly, Bundoran,
who died on 29 Jul 1965;
his wife Bridgit,
who died 31 Nov 1970;
also their daughter Sarah,
died Apr 1926;
their son Patrick,
died 10 Nov 1945;
his wife Jenny,
who died 18 Dec 1948;
Bertie Daly,
died 8 Mar
Willie Daly, Magheracar,
1 May 1987, aged 82 years;
his father William,
died 23 Mar 1945, aged 73;
his mother, Ellen,
died 15 Mar 1910,
aged 29 years;
his sister Ellen,
died 26 Mar 1929
Erected by Ellen Arnamard, Bedford, US America
In Memory of her Mother
Ellen Davis of Ballyshannon
Who departed this life 28 Apr 1879 aged 75 years
Daniel Dickson and
Mary Dickson, his wife
of Tawley,
their children,
John, James, Daniel, Thomas, Brigid, Catherine and Terence.
Erected 1 Oct 1913 by direction of Daniel Dickson
In Loving Memory
Of
Walker C Dickson
Stone-Park Tawley
Who Died 26 Mar 1915
Aged 74 Years
Also His Daughters
Susan Died 31 Oct 1888
Aged 14 Years
Fanny Died 2 August 1908
Aged 23 Years
Also His Wife Catherine
(note - Catherine Anne nee Whitten)
Who Died 28 Mar 1927
In Her 77th Year
Christopher Dickson
Died 4 Nov 1959 Aged 85.
Cecil C Dickson
Died 16 Jan 1977 Aged 59
Frederick W Dickson
Died 10 Mar 1982 Aged 61
To Be With Christ
Which Is Far Better
Note:
Full inscription submitted by Bryan Dickson
In Loving Memory of
Bridget Doherty
Who died 7 Oct 1933
Her husband John Doherty
Who died 21 Apr 1936
Their son James Doherty
Who died 29 Apr 1953
Aged 44 years
And His Wife Maisie
Who Died 3 Feb 2007 Aged 92 years
R.I.P.
Erected by her husband and family.
James Doherty,
died at Bundoran,
2 Apr 1888 age 17.
His father Bryan Doherty,
died 31 Jul 1897, age 90;
her sister Kate,
died 18 Aug 1897, age 24
In Loving Memory of
James Doherty
Golf View, Bundoran
Died 28 Mar 1947
His wife Annie Doherty
Died 10 Sep 1942
Their Daughter-in-Law
Kathleen T. Doherty
Died 3 Jan 1958
Their Grandchild Aileen Died 3 May 1962
Their son James Joseph
Shell House, Bundoran
Died 22 Dec 1968
R.I.P.
In Loving Memory of
James K. Doherty
Died Germany, 5 Dec 1989
Maeve A. O'Doherty Stuhlmann
Died Grenada W.I., 11 Jan 1990
And her husband Richard
Died 30 Jul 1994
1928 -1994
R.I.P.
Margaret Doherty,
died 17 Aug 1949;
Edward Doherty,
died 4 Aug 1965;
also his wife Mary,
died 26 Aug 1974
Owen Doherty,
Magheracar,
who died 16 Feb 1901, aged 64 years;
his daughter Ellen
died 22 Mar 1898, aged 24 yrs;
also Bella died 17 Oct 1909, aged 24 yrs
James Dolan,
29 Sep 1763,
aged 36
Michael Dolan,
17 Mar 1908, aged 74;
also his wife Bridget,
died 13 Mar 1929, aged 75
IHS
Erected by Mary Dolan
In Memory of her Beloved Husband
Owen Dolan
Who departed this life 27 Nov 1863
aged 70 years
John Dongan
Died 1812
Edward Dowdican, Wardhouse;
his wife Mary;
also their daughter Sadie,
died 8 Aug 1980;
their son John,
died 23 Ju 1992.
Mamie Dowdican,
Gubacreeny, Kinlough,
died 10 Jan 1996
In loving memory of our parent
Rose Dowdican,
died 11 Aug 1934
their children
Roger died aged 3 years,
Rose died aged 8 years;
their daughter Elizabeth Dowdican
died 5 Mar 1995
also Daniel Dowdican
died 20 Jun 1965
Margaret Dowdican,
died 14 Oct 1967
Mary Ann Dowdican
died 4 Apr 1970
Susan wife of Daniel
died 31 May 1982
Michael Duffy
Died 1840
Aged 39 years
John Dunleavy, Cardiver,
died the 5 of Aug 1888 aged 48 years;
also Owen McCrory, Bundoran,
died 30 Apr 1954;
his wife Anne,
died 5 Apr 1944;
their daughters Margaret,
died 11 Jul 1972;
Anne died 24 Jan 1944;
also McGowan family
Andrew Early,
died 28 Jul 1939 aged 74 years;
his wife Alice,
died 21 Sep 1941, aged 84;
also
James, Bridget, Edward, Alice, Andrew and John Early,
R.I.P
Joe Eames,
died 11 Nov 1911, age 31;
wife Rose,
died 11 Dec 1933, aged 55
Here in is deposited the body of
John Irwin Ecles
Lieutenant 49th Regt
Who died 14 Jul 1846 aged 79 years
Also his Wife
Mary Ecles alias Bunbury
Who died 16 Jul 1852 aged 72 years
Notes:
When surveyed in 1895 this was described as
'A broken stone lying up against another'
This stone was erected by Henry Ellis
To the Memory of his Mother
Who departed this life 3 Aug 1815
Aged 48 years
Sacred to the Memory of
John Soden Ellis, JP
Ward House
Who died 30 Jun 1914
Aged 79 years
Also of
Eleanor Rebecca Soden
His Wife
Died 30 Aug 1914
Aged 84 years
And their Beloved Son
James Nicholas Soden
Who died 2 dec 1926
Though Lost to Sight to Memory Dear
Sacred to the Memory of
Sarah Ellis
Born Oct 1804
Died 16 Sep 1871 aged 67 years
Here lyeth the body of
Thomas Ellis, Gentleman
Who dyed 9 Mar 1696
Being the 63rd year of his age
Note:
Within the walls, and fixed on the north wall, is an ancient monument
with a curiously-carved figure, and under it
apparently family arms, difficult to decipher
(from Irish Memorials of the Dead, 1890)
Thomas Ellis
Died 12 May 1882
Aged 84 years
Michael Farmer,
died 2 Sep 1960;
also his wife Mary,
who died 9 Apr 1970
Barbara Feely,
died 20 Dec 1987
James Feely,
Wardhouse, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim,
who died 17 Jun 1981;
Mary Feely,
who died 24 Feb 1992
In loving memory of
John Feely,
Wardhouse, Tullaghan,
his wife Mary,
their son Patrick,
daughter Bridget
and Margaret Feely;
Mary Mulreany;
Ellen Mulreany;
Kate Feely;
Annie Stacy
Owen Feely,
died 1 Mar 1947;
wife Kate,
died 27 Sep 1976
In loving memory of
Margaret Ferguson,
died 25 Jan 1945
In loving memory of
Mary Finley, Derry Herk,
died 23 Apr 1931;
her husband Edward,
died 20 Oct 1939;
Margaret Ann Finley, Ardfarna,
died 19 May 1963;
Bridget Finley, Derryherk,
died 5 Nov 1965;
Tommy Finley, Ardfarna,
died 2 Nov 1986;
Ellen Horgan,
died 25 Feb 1988
The Flanagan Family
To the Memory of
Elizabeth Forde
Who departed this life 26 Feb 1812 aged 55 years
Bernard Gallagher, Finner,
died 22 Dec 1943;
his wife Catherine,
died 23 Feb 1945;
their son,
Packie,
died 25 Apr 1973
Flynn, Patrick
Died 12 Jan 1958;
his wife Mary Ann,
died 6 Jun 1929
Charles Gallagher, Bundoran,
22 Jul 1969, aged 33
Edward Gallagher, Finner,
died 12 Aug 1940;
wife Bridget,
died 10 Jun 1943;
son Hugh,
died 25 Apr 1964;
daughter Lena,
died 7 Apr 1973
(left side)
Lord have Mercy on the SOuls of
James Gallagher, Mullinaleck
Who died 6 Oct 1906
His Wife Catherine Gallagher
Who died in 1898
And their Daughter Ellen
Henry Gallagher
Who died 16 Sep 1913
Patrick Kieran Gallagher
Who died 7 Aug 1950
Anne Gallagher
Died 7 May 1978
Her Husband John
Died 30 Jan 1983
(middle)
Hugh Gallagher
Who died 14 Sep 1928
And his Wife Kate Gallagher
Who died 27 Mar 1966
Eileen Gallagher
Who died 21 Dec 1995
Paddy Gallagher
Who died 18 Apr 2008
(right side)
John Gallagher
Who died 3 Mar 1924
And his Wife Kate Gallagher
Who died 18 Aug 1932
Mary Kate Gallagher
Who died 16 Aug 1955
Joseph Gallagher
Who died 15 Nov 1959
Susan Gallagher
Who died 14 Jul 1991
Jim Gallagher, Boyne,
died 30 Jan 1993 aged 75;
his parents, John,
died 30 Jan 1939;
Kate,
died 27 Aug 1952
Erected in Memory of
Mary Gallagher of Finner
Who died 18 Jul 1839 aged 51 years
Also her Husband
Thomas Gallagher
Who died 30 Apr 1851 aged 65 years
By their Son James
Whose Daughter Anne Gallagher
Died at the Manghan Convent
11 Dec 1883 aged 13 years
P.J. Gallagher,
East End, Bundoran and Finner,
died 11 Feb 1956;
Mary Gallagher,
3 Mar 1974
Pat Gallagher, Ardfarna,
died 8 Sept 1940;
his wife Annie,
died 10 Jun 1940;
daughter in law Margret,
died 1 May 1988;
husband John Francis,
died 30 Jun 1991
Patrick Gallagher,
Summer Hill,
died 1 Jan 1977;
Mary Gallagher,
died 26 Sep 1971,
and deceased members of the family
Erected in Memory of
David Gilfeader,
Who departed this life Nov 1832 aged 82 years
Also his wife Anne Dolan
Who departed this life 12 Nov 1817, aged 63 years
Erected by James Gilfether,
of Boston, U.S.A.
in affectionate remembrance of his father
Felix Gilfether, of Lahill
who died Sep 1843, aged 42 years;
and of his brother John
who died Mar 1842, aged 18 years;
also of his sister Hannah,
who died Mar 1842, aged 16 years.
In your charity pray for their souls
Here lyeth the body of
Teddy Gilfether
Who departed this life Feb 1771 aged 48 years
Teg Gilfeadher,
1754, aged 42 years
Gilvarry Family,
No. Magheracar
In loving memory of
Bridget Agnes Gilvary,
died 30 May 1969 R.I.P
Thomas Gordon,
died 23 May 1923, aged 63 years;
Anne Gordon,
died 18 Jul 1941
Erected in memory of
Anne Gorman
who departed this life 17 Sep 1803, aged 30 years;
also her son Thomas Gorman
who departed 24 Oct 1801 aged 6 years;
also the body of James Gorman
who departed this life 5 Nov 1825, aged 76 years
In loving memory of
Rose Gorman
who died 17 Jan 1897 aged 58 years
Charles Gorman
who died 29 Jun 1980 aged 73
John Francis Gorman
who died 25 Nov 1908 aged 3 months
Hugh Gorman
who died 13 Jun 1909 aged 27
Mary Ellen German
who died 12 Mar 1941 aged 58 years
Isabella Granagahn,
died 14 Mar 1973, aged 63;
John Joe Granaghan,
died 12 Jun 1980, aged 68
Here lyeth the body of
Owen Granaghan
who departed this life in 1768 aged 54 years;
also the body of his wife
Honour Gallagher
who departed this life 24 Dec 1787, aged 59 years
Owen Granahan
Died 1787
In loving memory of
Patrick Granaghan
who died 27 Mar 1952;
his wife Matilda
who died on 14 Mar 1979.
Erected by her loving son Joseph
Pray for
Bernard J. Harte, Drumacrin,
31 October 1977
Sacred Heart of Jesus
have mercy on Rose Harte,
Bundoran House No. 2,
died 3 Feb 1946;
husband Bernard Joseph Harte,
died 26 Sep 1912;
Mary Agnes Harte,
died 1 Jan 1940;
husband James Harte,
13th Oct 1956
Gibbon Harrison
Of Bundoran
Died 10 Apr 1866
Aged 72 years
Erected by his work mates
in memory of
Patrick He(p)er,
died 17 Jan 1910, age not known
Here lies the body of
James J. Higgins, Drumshanbo,
who died on 4 Sep 1939;
also John Gilbride,
who died on (?);
Mary K. Kennedy,
who died on 28 Jul 1972,
and Danny McNamara,
who died on 15 Sep 1971
Sacred to the Memory of
Ann Johnston
Wife of John Johnston, Bundoran
Who died 20 May 1865 Aged 65 years
May she Rest in Peace Amen
Also the said John Johnston
Who died 23 Jan 1887 aged 88 yearsMay He Rest
Also his wife Mary Johnston
Who died 2 Dec 1914 aged 79 yearsMay She Also
Notes:John Johnston, b 1810, son of John, married twice :
First Marriage - Ann ?, died 20 May 1865
Second Marriage - at age 56 m Mary Cavenagh, 28 yrs, dau of James, 6 Sep 1866 in Enniskillen, Fermanagh
Also see 1901 census Drumacrin
James Johnston,
died 25 Dec 1955;
his wife Bridgit
5 Apr 1958;
their daughter Anne,
24 Jan 1945
Erected by Michael Kavanagh
In Memory of his Sister
Jane Kavanagh
Who departed this life 6 Apr 1891
Also his Sister Ann Kavanagh
Who departed this life 12 Oct 1917
Aged 72 years
And the above Michael Kavanagh
Who departed this life 26 Nov 1920
Aged 82 years
James Kearns,
who died at Bundoran,
9 Nov 1910, aged 70 years.
Also his wife Annie Kearns,
who died 27 Apr 1919, aged 68 years;
and their son Michael Joseph Kearns,
who died 9 Aug 1916 aged 22 years;
Mary Ann Kearns,
who died 17 Jun 1941
In memory of
Arthur Keen,
who died 22 Apr 1882;
and daughter in law Catherine,
who died 23 Oct 1892;
also his wife Ellen Keen,
11 Apr 1894, aged 65;
and his son John Keen,
who died 18 May, 1933;
Francis Keen,
22 Nov 1949;
Arthur Keen,
2 Jul 1971
Keenaghan:
In loving memory of
John Keenaghan,
74 years;
M. Keenaghan;
J. & J. Keenaghan;
J.Keenaghan
May God have Mercy on the Soul of
Hugh Kelly, Tawley, Co. Leitrim,
who departed this life 20 Mar 1881, aged 70 years
and the souls of his parents and relatives
who lie beneath
Erected by Charles Kelly
Michael Kennedy, Ardfarna,
who died on 4 May 1939;
and his wife Mary,
who died on 1 Feb 1956;
Dennis Kennedy,
Thomas Kennedy
In the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Pray for the Repose of the Soul of
Andrew Kerrigan
Who died at Ardfarna
Ascension Thursday 27 May 1897
Aged 60 years, R.I.P
Peter O'Reilly
Danveille, Bundoran
Died 14 Dec 1952
Peter Joseph O'Reilly
Died 20 Dec 1995
Note:
Ascension Thursday falls 40 days after Easter. In 1897, Easter was celebrated on 18 Apr
Andy Kerrigan, Boyney,
who died Dec 1918
and his wife Kate
who died Sep 1971?
Edward Kerrigan, Boyney,
who died 7 Oct 1950,
aged 90 yrs;
daughter in law
Teresa Kerrigan, Kilieen,
who died 22 Apr 1986, aged 57 yrs.
Francis Kerrigan
Died 18 May 1831? aged 24 years
Also his Mother
Penelope Kerrigan alias Gorman
Died 5 Jul 1832 aged 52
Also his Father
James Kerrigan
Who died 18 Feb 1837 aged 58 years
Pray for the Soul of
Francis Kerrigan
Who died 18 Jan 1902
And his wife Mary
Who died 21 Dec 1898
RIP
Here lies the body of
Henry Kerrigan,
who died 18 Feb 1881, aged 79;
also his wife Rose,
who died on 16 Jun 1863, aged 43;
and their son John who died in 1868, aged 58
Here lyeth the body of
Michael Kerrigan
Who departed this life 10 May 1816
(remainder unreadable)
Patrick Kerrigan, Boyney,
who died 27 Jan 1951;
his wife Kate,
who died 26 Nov 1964;
his brother, John
who died 19 Mar 1951
Patrick Kerrigan, Tullaghan,
died 23 Mar 1984,
aged 67 years.
Peter Kerrigan,
of New York,
died 21 Jan 1976
Patrick Langan, Bunduff Bridge,
died 9 Apr 1958;
his wife Bridget,
died 7 Jul 1942, aged 71;
their son Patrick
died 1928, aged 16 years
Lavelle family,
Eileen Lavelle,
18 Jun 1991;
Willie (brother)
21 Mar 1982
Pray for the
Loughlin Family,
Rathmore.
In Loving Memory of
Patrick Lynch
Doobally, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim
Died 15 Jun 1993 aged 78 years
Also his Parents
Laurence died 22 May 1945
Margaret Anne died 28 Oct 1950
Rest In Peace
Pray for Mary Anne Magill,
died 2nd May, 1931, age 70;
husband John Magill,
died 31st Dec. 1932 aged 78;
son Thomas Patrick Magill,
9th July, 1955, aged 66 yrs;
William John McGill,
died 28th Feb. 1959, aged 73;
and their daughter Mary Alice Magill,
died 1st April 1980, aged 98 years.
Our dear mother
Mary Maguire,
Bundrowes, Tullaghan,
who died on 7 Nov 1974, aged 76 yrs;
and her husband Hugh,
who died on 7 Oct 1981, aged 86
Bridget Martin,
Rock, Bundoran,
died 12 Nov 1976;
her husband Patrick Joseph,
died 5 Jun 1989
Mary McBride,
died 22 Oct 1918,
aged 50
Mary Josephine McBride,
died 13 Mar 1962;
Sydney McBride,
died 10 Mar 1969
Pray for
Patrick McCaffrey, Bundoran,
died 16 Feb 1913;
wife Mary,
died 26tJun 1895, age 47 yrs;
daughter Mary Margaret,
died 21 May 1895, aged 19 yrs;
Theresa
died 7 Nov 1895, aged 16 yrs
In memory of Bernard McColgan
died 7 Jul 1886 aged 87;
Teresa Agnes McColgan (nee O'Neill)
died 23 Jan 1854;
Mary McColgan (nee Cuningham),
17 Mar 1899;
John Ward,
died Feb 1893
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul of
James McCormack
Died 10 Apr 1936, aged 42 years
Erected by his loving wife Margaret McCormack
(left side)
In Memory of
Bridget Ellen Cassidy
Ardlongfield
Died 4 Jun 1933 Aged 42
Her Husband Philip
Died 26 Sep 1945 Aged 66
RIP
Margaret McCoy,
died 10 Jan age 6 months;
Betty McCoy,
died 22 Apr 1940.
Erected by their mother
Margaret McCoy, Bundoran
Note:
Margaret d 1925?
In loving memory of
Daniel McCrossan,
accidentally killed 19 Aug 1940 aged 38 years,
and his baby daughter Kathleen
who died 18 May 1934;
also his wife Mary Margaret,
died 13 Apr 1959
Philip McDermott
died 12 Jul 1928, aged 65 years;
his wife Mary,
died 24 May 1961 aged 101 years,
and their son Philip Joseph McDermott,
died 30 Nov 1967
McDonnell family,
Bundoran
Erected by Margaret McGinnity,
her husband James McGinnity,
died 12 May 1910, aged 73;
her aunt Bridget Bannigan,
died Dec 1897, age 82
John McGloin, Derrydruff,
16 Feb 1928;
wife Bridget,
16 Jul 1945;
daughter Bee,
9 Apr 1970;
son James,
18 Nov 1978
In loving memory of
Mary McGloin, Wardhouse,
who departed this life 8 Dec 1908 aged 72 years;
also James and Winifred Gallagher and family
and Hughie Doherty.
Erected by husband and family
McGonigle, John.
10 Apr 1950
Edward McGowan
13 Dec 1984;
wife Elizabeth,
died 21 Mar 1942;
sons James and Patrick
died in infancy
Here lyeth the body of
Thomas McGowan
Who departed this life 12 Jul 1820 aged 84 years
And also his Beloved Wife
Bridget McGowan
WHo departed this life 14 Oct 1818 aged 86 years
Here lyes the body of
Denis McGuire
Who departed this life 9 Nov 1893
The McHugh Family,
Bundoran
Michael McHugh,
White House, Bundoran
and wife Ann
Wife Bridget died 17 Jul 1963.
Nancy Higgins, died 14 Nov 1974.
Charles McIntyre, died 25 Feb 1979
Denis McIntyre,
9 Nov 1793, 8 years;
Anthony Mclntyre,
1795, aged 4 years
Rosaleen McIntyre,
died 17 Dec 1989
Hugh McIntire,
15 day of Nov 1799
Hubert Mclntyre,
died 25 Mar 1956
Hugh McIntire, Bunduff,
died 20 Nov1847
Peter McKenny
Died 26 Sep 1816
Here lyeth the body of
Philip McLoone;
also ye body of
James McLoone
who dyed 28 Aug 1771,
aged 25 years
In Loving Memory of
Patrick McManus
Newtown, Bundoran
Who departed this life
9 Oct 1911 aged 85 years
Also his Wife Margaret
Who died 5 Aug 1925
Aged 83 years
Also Ellen
And Patrick McManus
Ardfarna
RIP
Erected by their Loving Daughter Annie
(in same grave)
Terence and Annie McManus
And Son Leo
Rockvilla
RIP
Note:
Cissie McNulty,
who died 27 Feb 1994
In loving memory of
Ernest McNulty,
who died on 5 Jul 1966
James McNulty, Derryherk,
who died 21 Aug 1950;
also his wife Mary,
who died 18 Aug 1969;
their son Dannie
who died 24 Dec 1982.
John McNulty,
died 24 Mar 1930;
his wife Margaret,
who died 29 Oct 1958;
their sons Danny,
died 2 Jul 1957;
and Jim
who died 4 Apr 1992.
John McNulty,
who died on 10 Mar 1939
aged 18 years
In loving memory of
Vincent McNulty,
died 14 Jun 1939;
his sister Helen,
died 21 Feb 1972;
brother Michael,
died 6 Jun 1990
Anne McShany,
9 Oct 1974, age 80;
Also John and Charles German
(?) McShea,
who died 13 Jul 1976,
aged 76
Mary Finley McShea, Boyney,
died 20 Apr 1950;
her sons Terence
died 20 Dec 1967;
John
died 19 Jan 1972;
Patrick
died 31 Dec 1976;
Mary McShea
died 17 Sep 1986
Here lyeth the body of
Terence McShea
Who departed this life 10 May 1791 aged 64 years
Note:
This is an 1895 transcription - see headstone below
Terence McShea,
who died on 6 Nov 1791
Terence McShea of Rathmore,
who died in Mar 1912
and his wife
who died in Apr 1912
In Loving Memory of
Alexander McVitty
Who died at Bundoran 9 Sep 1838 aged 72 years
And his wife Elizabeth
Who died 5 Sep 1890 aged 70 years
Also their Daughters
Mary
Who died 10 Apr 1869 aged 20 years
And Margaret
Who died in Infancy
Erected by their Daughter ..........?
I am the resurrection and the life
He that believeth in Me though hr ertr dead
Yet shall he live
John xi
Note:
This is an 1895 transcription - see headstone below
In ever loving memory of
William McVitty,
died 27 May 1920, aged 82;
Elizabeth J. McVitty,
died 13 Jan 1908, aged 60;
Margaret McVitty,
died 14 Sep 1893, aged 14 years;
Alexander McVitty,
19 Sep 1883 aged 7;
Elizabeth McVitty,
died 5 Sep 1880, aged 90 yrs.;
Mary McVitty,
died 10 Apr 1869, aged 20;
Margaret
who died in infancy;
Ann J. McVitty,
died 19 Jun 1924, aged 5 months;
Liana FG. Blair,
died 19 Jul 1903, aged 5 months;
Mary Kavanagh,
died 8 Apr 1906, aged 66 years.
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Souls of
Francis Aloysius Meehan
Who died on 16 Jul 1950
Aged 48 years
Also his Wife Catherine
Who died 25 Jan 1952
Aged 51 years
RIP
(same grave)
In Memory of
Patrick J Meehan
Bundoran
Who died 4 Mar 1926
Aged 61 years
His Wife Anne Frances
Who died 8 Aug 1942
Aged 85 years
Their Son Patrick James
Who died 6 Nov 1952
Aged 57 years
RIP
Of your charity
pray for the soul of
Mary Meehan
who died, 28 Jul 1897, aged 26;
Martha O'Reilly,
Danville, Bundoran,
died 19 Aug 1953;
her daughter Martha,
died 14 Feb1993
Pray for the Souls of
Michael Melanophy
His wife Agnes
And daughter Philomena
Their son John
Died in Blackburn
16 Mar 1995
R.I.P.
Notes:
Michael Melanophy death Registered Ballyshannon Jul-Sep 1949, aged 65 yrs
Agnes nee McGee
Philomena born 1938 died 1943 aged 5 yrs
John F born 1942
Michael J b 1931
Male b 1928
William Melby died 1809
Patrick died 1802
The Melly family, Drumacrin;
John Comeran, Bundoran,
who died on 20 Sep 1963,
and his wife Margaret,
who died on 15 Aug 1986
This stone erected by Peter Melly
in memory of his daughter,
Brigid Melly,
who departed this life the 7 Apr 1822,
aged 24 years
Bridget Melly,
who died on 6 Feb 1992;
and Michael Melly,
who died 25 Mar 1958;
and Kathleen Melly,
who died on 3 Jul 1931
IHS
Here lies the body of
Dan Melly
Who departed this life 27 Feb 1802
Aged 25 years
Jim Melly, Finner,
who died on 20 Nov 1962, aged 46,
and his son Gerald,
who died on 28 Apr 1982, aged 23 yrs.
Also his son Dennis,
who died 24 Sep 1975,
and Thomas
who died 25 Sep 1978.
Erected by their family
Erected in memory of
Michael Melly,
Who departed this life 2 Oct 1826, aged 34 years
Patrick Melly
Died 27 Feb 1854 aged 65 years
James Melly
Died 27 Feb 1846 aged 31 years
Mary Melly
Died 1 Nov 1850 aged 33 years
This Tablet was brought from
Boston, Massachusetts USA
By an affectionate Son and Brother
Teddy Melly
The relics of departed worth,
lie shrouded here in gloom,
And here with aching heart I mark,
My own dear parents' tomb.
Farewell to you all for a while
Note:
This is an 1895 transcription - see headstone below
Owen Melly,
who died on 11 Nov 1912, aged 73
and his infant daughter
Patrick Melly,
died 27 Feb 1854, 65 years;
James Melly, died 27 Feb 1846, age 31 years;
Mary Melly, died 1 Nov 1850, aged 33 years.
This tablet was brought from Boston, Massachusetts
by an affectionate son and brother
Teddy Melly
The relics of departed worth,
lie shrouded here in gloom,
And here with aching heart I mark,
My own dear parents' tomb.
Farewell to you all for a while
Erected by Owen Melly,
in memory of his son
William Melly,
who departed this life 12 Aug 1809, aged 13 yrs
Dan Melly,
who died on 12 August, 1802, aged 25
IHS
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Souls of
Francis Moohan
Who died 3 Nov 1937
Also his wife Catherine
Who died 17 Jan 1951
And her son Thomas
Who died 15 Sep 1949
And Daughter Josephine
Died 27 Aug 1988
R.I.P.
Michael Moohan,
Drumacrin, Bundoran,
died 4 Feb 1907, aged 78;
his sons,
Patrick and Noel,
who died in infancy;
Mary Anne,
died 13 Jun 1975
George Mooney,
14 Jan 1801,
aged 21
Erected by John Mooney
in memory of his mother,
Rosana Mooney alias Mulhernan
Who departed this life 2nd day of Jul 1792, aged 74 years
Also George Mooney
ho departed this life the 4th Jan 1801 aged 21 years
Philip Mulcahy,
died 19 Sep 1913, at 73 years
Daniel Mulhern,
died 11 Jan 1930;
baby Mary;
his wife Mary,
died 6 Aug 1954;
their daughter Margaret,
died 8 Jan 1970;
their sons,
Daniel Joseph,
died 9 Jun 1971;
Patrick,
died 27 Jan 1974;
their daughters,
Kate Mulhern,
died 16 Dec 1978;
Bernadette Gallagher,
died 3 Nov 1990;
grandparents,
Hugh Travers,
died 9 Dec 1908;
his wife Mary,
died 24 Nov 1918;
Michael Travers,
died 25 May, 1923;
Margaret Travers,
died 4 Jan 1924;
grandsons,
Edward Gerald,
died 7 Dec 1980;
Daniel Joseph,
died 26 Sep 1995
Danny Mulhern,
Star of the Sea, Bundoran,
died 30 Sep 1966;
parents,
Michael
died 25 Aug 1950;
Brigid
died 15 Sep 1945
Here lyeth the body of
Patrick Mulhernan
Who departed this life 8 Aug 1796
John Mullan,
died 1 May 1957, age 78
Margaret Mullen,
St. Bridget's Tee., Bundoran,
who died on 8 Dec 1979, aged 77
and her husband, Peter,
who died on 26 Mar 1983, aged 82
Marie Mulhern,
died 20 Jan 1947;
Michael Mulhern,
died 29 Feb 1952;
also their infant children;
also their niece,
Annie McElroy,
died 20 May 1939;
Robbie Mulhern,
died 26 Mar 1975;
Kathleen Mulhern,
died 3 Aug 1977
Pray for
Michael Mulhern, Ardfarna,
died 1 May 1923 aged 83 years;
wife Catherine Mulhern,
died 4 Nov 1916 aged 85 years.
R.I.P.
Here lyeth the body of
Gilbert Munday
who departed this life 9 Jan 1795 aged 78 years;
also his wife Nappy Gilvary
who dep. this life 18 Jun 1779 aged 44 years;
also Gilbert Munday jnr,
who departed this life on 4 Mar 1787, age 26 years
In loving memory Owen Munday, Ballyshannon,
who died 18th March, 1905, aged 74;
brother, Patrick Munday, 8 Aug. 1900, aged 74;
Terence Munday, died 22 Dec. 1952;
his wife Alice, died 18 May, 1941;
their granchildren Isabell, died 18 May 1983;
Terence Munday, died 24 December 1980.
John and Brigid Murphy,
Bundorn;
their sons
Joseph, Hugh, Sean, James
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Souls of
Thomas Murphy, Bundoran
Died 13 Dec 1953
His Wife Margaret
Died 19 Sep 1955
And their Grandson
Baby Nolan
Died Aug 1958
RIP
Pray for the
Murray family, Drumacrin;
grandson Craig Peter Moone,
died 22 Oct 1979 aged 33 years
Patrick Murtagh,
who died 8 Aug 1981;
and his sister, Minnie,
who died 7 Jul 1983
Erected by Patrick Brien
In Memory of his Wife
Mary O'Brien alias Kerrigan
Who departed this life 25 May 1842 aged 45 years
May she wrest in peace
Amen
In loving memory of
Patrick O'Callaghan,
died 14 Jan 1894, age 78;
also his wife Ellen,
died 5 Apr 1899, age 78;
daughter Marianne Cusack,
died 30 Aug 1939, age 79;
husband, Joseph Cusack,
3 Jul 1936, age 85;
nephew Joseph Cusack,
died 17 Oct 1946
James O'Carroll,
died 23 Feb 1923;
his wife Bridgit,
died 4 Jul 1958
Erected by James O'Carroll
in memory of Patrick O'Carroll
who died 5 Oct 1892
and his mother Mary O'Carroll,
who died 26 Sep 1895
Erected by Francis O'Connor of Ardfarn
In Memory of his Brother
Patrick O'Connor
Who departed this life 25 Nov 1831 aged 22 years
Also his Father
Francis O'Connor
Who departed this life 30 Jul 1846 aged 71 years
Also his Wife
Catherine O'Connor alias Gorman
Who departed this lilfe 28 Jan 1822 aged 50 years
Queenie O'Doherty,
beloved wife of
Hugh O'Doherty, Kinlough,
who died on 23 Jan 1935, age 34
and her father Thady Connolly,
died 14 Jan 1941, aged 81
In Loving Memory of
Agnes O'Gorman,
dearly beloved wife of James O'Gorman,
died 30 Apr 1915, age 28.
The above James O'Gorman
died 22 Dec 1947 aged 79
Theresa O'Gorman,
died 1918;
husband Charles,
died 14 May 1949;
daughter Theresa,
died 2 May 1972;
grandson Hugh,
died 23 Jul 1970;
son Hugh,
died 9 Apr 1949;
wife Mary,
died 20 Dec 1990
Erected by William O'Kane,
in memory of his two children
(died in infancy)
and Elizabeth Kennedy,
24 Jan 1956
Edward O'Loughlin, Magheracar,
died 14 Feb 1944;
his wife Anne,
died 3 Aug 1974;
and their son Jack,
died 18 Sep 1974
Frank O'Reilly, Drumacrin,
who died on 18 Sep 1986,
aged 55 yrs
James O'Reilly, Drumacrin,
who died on 27 May 1982, aged 84 yrs;
Also his wife Ellen,
who died on 5 Jul 1984, aged 76 yrs
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Have Mercy on the Soul of
James O'Reilly R.D. P.S.I.
Bundoran
Died 6 Aug 1943
Also his Children Tony, Michael and Eileen
His wife Elizabeth P
Died 26 Aug 1965. R.I.P.
Erected by his loving wife Patricia (Elizabeth Patricia)
In memory of
Kathleen O'Reilly, Rathmore,
13 Feb 1969, aged 69;
Our dear father,
Joe O'Reilly,
who died on 26 Nov 1976, aged 75 yrs
In Loving Memory of
Elizabeth Page
Sheil Avenue
Died 10 Sep 1961
Her Daughter Vera
Died 14 Mar 1973
RIP
Note:
There is a second (original?) headstone for
Elizabeth in the same grave
Beneath this Tombstone lie the
Remains of Caroline Potter wife of Samuel Thomas Potter Esq
Of Springfield Bundoran
Who died on the 21 Mar 1848 aged 48 years
'To her to live was Christ to die Again
None knew her but to love her, nor named her but to praise'
Also of Samuel Thomas Potter her husband
Who died on the 20 Mar 1853 aged 53 years
Also of their daughter Caroline the beloved wife of
The Revd C F Tomes, Incumbent of Finner
Who died on 26 Apr 1867 aged 37 years
Here also rests the Revd Charles Foster TomesSometime Incumbent of this Parish for 23 years
Born 29 Feb 1824
Died 6 Sep 1913
Notes:
Thom's Irish Almanac & Official Directory 1852 contains these entries -
Ballyshannon Union
Chaplains, Established Church, Rev Charles F Tomes
Law Directory, Sam. Thos. Potter, 37 Lr Dominick St, Dublin, and Bundoran
The Irish Church Directory 1865 contains this entry -
Finner, C F Tomes, Ordained 1847, Induction to Benefice 1849
Also see 1911 Census King's Square (Mitchelstown, Cork)
Robert Pye,
Red Brae,
4 Dec 1940, 68 yrs;
Mary Kate,
died 21 Jul 1959;
son Patrick Gerard,
died 5 Apr 1978, age 59 yrs
Edward Quinn,
Main St., Bundoran,
died 21 Dec 1981.
Erected in memory of
Jane Quinn,
who died 1 Sep 1899;
her husband Patrick Quinn,
died 6 May 1900;
and her son Michael,
who died 27 May 1931;
also her daughter Kathleen Bowe,
died 21 Apr 1945, aged 22 years;
his son Patrick J. Quinn,
died 25 Mar 1951;
and his wife Catherine Quinn,
died 11 Mar 1953.
R.I.P.
Erected by loving family
Terence Quinn
who died 9 Jun aged 87;
and his wife Eta (nee Harren), Bundoran,
who died 6 Dec 1989, aged 73
In loving memory,
my father,
John Rodgers,
27 Dec 1903;
my mother,
Bridget Rodgers,
20 Jan 1917;
my sister Mary Rodgers,
11 Oct 1907;
Bridget Mary Rodgers,
2 Aug 1926;
my uncle and aunt,
Patrick Rodgers,
11 Oct 1911;
wife Catherine Rogers,
11 Nov 1922.
R.I.P.
Erected by Mrs. Margaret Morris
Terry Rodgers, Duncarberry,
1 Dec 1959, aged 77 years;
wife Mary Ellen,
9 Jul 1967, aged 80;
son Michael
25 Apr 1944, aged 27.
Thomas R. Rodgers,
who died on 24 Aug 1972;
his wife Ethel (nee Sharp)
who died on 11 Feb aged 88,
and Gerald (Orr) Rodgers
who died on 28 Feb 1988, aged 67 yrs
IHS
Here lieth the body of
Owen Rogers
Who departed this life 16 Jun 1790
aged 27 years
John Scallon,
died 12 Aug 1965;
Bridgit (sister)
29 Dec 1961;
Patrick, brother,
10 Mar, 1956.
James and Ellen (cousins)
Joseph Roohan Sminver,
died 6 Feb 1980 aged 76 years;
also his parents Thomas and Anne;
his wife Kate,
died 22 Feb 1991 aged 75 years
Dolly Rush,
1924-1941
John Sheerin, Tawley,
died 20 Aug 1972, aged 72;
his wife Bridget K,
died 5 Nov 1952, aged 47;
brother James,
died 29 May 1960,
aged 57
Ellen Spratt,
died 12 Feb 1955;
husband Thomas Spratt,
died 20 Jan 1962.
James Teyhan,
1 Colm Terrace,
died 18 Nov 1984
Mrs. M. Tierry,
8 Feb. 1949,
aged 34
In Loving Memory of
Joseph Trainer;
wife Mary Anne;
sons Jim and Joe;
daughters Kathleen Mahon; Mary Mooney;
grandaughter Rita Trainer;
also James and Catherine Heenan
Elizabeth Travers,
died 7 May 1984.
Fondly remembered by Belshie and Mabel
Michael Travers, Bundoran,
who died 30 Jul 1959, aged 80;
son William,
died 13 April 1924, aged 7;
also his wife Delia Stevenson Travers,
died 17 Feb 1966, aged 82 years;
son Stephen
died 22 Mar 1969, aged 62.
Here lyeth the body of
Peter Walsh
who departed this life in 1788 aged 57 years
Also the body of his wife
Margaret Gilfether
Sacred to the Memory of
James Ward of Rathmore
Who died 28 Jul 1838 aged 72 years
Requiescant in Pace
Erected by his Son Patrick
Whose Mother lieth in the same grave
James Ward,
who died on 13 Mar 1878, aged 63
In Loving Memory of
My Dear Husband
Richard Warnock
Tullaghan
And his five Children
Also his Parents
Hugh and Mary
And his Loving Wife
Alice
And their Son
Jim Warnock
Died 7 Sep 2000
Aged 60 years
Rest in Peace
Bridget Wilson, Laureen,
26 Sep 1953;
husband John
died 7 Mar 1966
Pray for the Soul of
Walter Wilson
Who died 10 Apr 1931
R.I.P.
Note:
Civil Death Registration Apr-Jun 1932, Ballyshannon District, died aged 81 yrs
Military
16866 Private T. Clarke
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, 9th Bn
13 Jan 1915
48257 Worker Sheila Dunne
Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps
10 Nov 1918
Note:
Daughter of Mrs. Dunne, of 54, Harty Place, South Circular Rd., Dublin
75521 Private T. Earnshaw
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales Own), 7th Bn
15 Aug 1918
16235 Private James Laverty
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
30 Apr 1916
No. 2818. Private Thomas McAtamney,
who accidentally drowned at Bundoran,
10 Jun 1910.
Erected by the officers, N.C.O.s and men of the
3rd Tyrone Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
In memory of
Private Patrick McLaughlin,
F. Coy 31 A & S Highlanders,
who died at Finner Camp,
28 Jun 1900.
Erected by the officers NCO and men of his company
41 CSM W Mitchell
Army Gymnastics Staff, Royal Munster Fusiliers
13 Apr 1917
Private F. M. Mooncrieff
1st Battalion A&S Highlanders
Drowned 19 Jul 1900, aged 19
Note:
Death registered Ballyshannon as Frederick Moncrieff
960642 Private Bertie Notley
Pioneer Corps, Aux Mil
7 Aug 1940 aged 19
Note:
Son of Edward and Ellen L. Notley, of Wisbech Cambridgeshire
In Memory of
Corporal Parfett
1st The Connaught Rangers
Died Finner Camp 4 Jul 1903
Born Cashan 8 Aug 1864
Age 36 years
Erected by his comrades
Note:
Death registered Ballyshannon as Charles Parfitt, aged 34 yrs
01907 Private W. H. Pearse
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, 1st Bn
12 Feb 1920, age 19
In Memory of
Private W. Prickett
Drowned in River Erne when on Bathing Parade
11 Jul 1907
Erected by the Company of Signallers, 4th Battallion Royal Fusiliers
0865 Private G.F.P. Roberts
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, 1st Bn
12 Feb 1920 aged 18
02290 Private K J Surridge
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, 1st Bn
21 Jul 1920
Note:
Served as Charles Conn
0997 Private James Thresh
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, 1st Bn
20 Jan 1920
