Transcript of a gravestone inscription with blazon of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
On this day in 1859, Margaret Perry Mahony died at Cannes. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Ballynure, Co. Wicklow, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/maho1859
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription with a drawing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
On this day in 1843, John Younghusband died aged 88. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Drumbeg, Co. Down, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/you1843
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription and related commentary.
Drawing of a coat of arms that was carved on the gravestone.
On this day in 1783, Terrence Malone died. The Journals show a drawing of a coat of arms that was carved on his gravestone at Clonfeacle, Co. Tyrone: tinyurl.com/malone1783
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Transcript of parish register entries.
On this day in 1666, 15-year-old Lampo David Ben-Anna from Montserrat was baptised at Youghal, Co. Cork. See transcripts of this parish register in the Journals: tinyurl.com/bena1666
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription and related commentary.
On this day in 1762, Ann Kearny O'Donovan died aged 62. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Myross, Co. Cork, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/odon1762
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1779, Barbara FitzSimons died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from the Protestant graveyard in Aughrim, Co. Galway, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/fitz1779
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1724, Uriah Babbington died aged 62. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Adfert Cathedral, Co. Kerry, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/babb1724
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1760, Mary Corban Shaughhanacy died aged 27. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Dunhill, Co. Waterford, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/shau1760
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1724, Susanna Boulster Moxson died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from St. John's, Kilkenny, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/moxson1724
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Drawing of a gravestone.
On this day in 1799, Thomas O'Connor died aged 55. The Journals show a drawing of his gravestone at Gallen Priory, Co. Offaly (King's): tinyurl.com/ocon1799
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Transcripts of parish register entries.
On this day in 1727, John McConnal (son of William) was baptised at Cloncha (Clonca), Co. Donegal. The parish register has been lost but transcripts survive in the Journals: tinyurl.com/mcco1727
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription with a rubbing of the symbols carved on the gravestone, including a head, heart and flowers.
On this day in 1754, Janet Har Allen died aged 75. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Larne, Co. Antrim, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/hara1754
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1792, John Creagh died aged 82. He was buried in the so-called Tomb Field near Creagh Castle, Doneraile, Co. Cork. The Journals list others who were buried with him: tinyurl.com/crea1792
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1755, Jane Byrn died aged 33. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/byrn1755
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Sketch of an elaborate tombstone with an inscription around the edge, a coat of arms of arms in the centre and various other symbols throughout.
On this day in 1616, Nicholas Kenan died. The Journals explain the symbols on the elaborate tomb that his wife, Margaret Fyan, erected for him at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin: tinyurl.com/kenan1616
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day 1833, Mary Nesbitt Moore died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Kilmore Cathedral, Co. Cavan, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/moor1833
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription including blazon of a coat of arms carved on the gravestone.
On this day in 1751, James Maghlin of Brickhill died aged 52. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Craughaun graveyard near Cratloe, Co. Clare, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/magh1751
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
n this day in 1764, Garret Walsh died aged 48. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/walsh1764
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1767, Grisel Thom Hillyard died aged 56. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Athlone, Co. Westmeath, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/hill1767
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1755, Stephen Rice died aged 27. The transcriber of his gravestone inscription at Lackagh, Co. Kildare, was unimpressed by the epitaph penned by his stepfather, Augustine Jevers: tinyurl.com/rice1755
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Extract from a list of ministers who served a parish.
On this day in 1680, Robert Ramsay became the vicar of Rathcline, Co. Longford. Find out about other early ministers of this parish in the Journals: tinyurl.com/rams1680
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1851, Mary Going Welsh died aged 47. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Clonlara, Co. Clare, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/wels1851
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The original drawing on which this was based, by George Victor Du Noyer, is at the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland: rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/22416
Drawing of a stone with names inscribed on it plus coats of arms and decorative carvings.
On this day in 1581/2, Christopher Chevers died. The Journals show a drawing of a stone from Macetown Castle, Co. Meath, bearing his coat of arms and that of his wife, Anne Plunket: tinyurl.com/chev1581
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription.
On this day in 1820, Belinda O'Connor Donelan died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from St. Jarlath's, Tuam, Co. Galway, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/donelan1820
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Drawing of a cross with an inscription and a heart on it.
On this day in 1723/4, George Taffe died. The Journals show a drawing of a wayside cross that was erected to his memory in Co. Louth: tinyurl.com/taff1723
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The Irish word péist was used to describe the water monster - see its definition here:
teanglann.ie/en/fgb/p%C3%A9ist
And hear how it is pronounced here:
teanglann.ie/en/fuaim/p%C3%A9ist
Snippet of local history.
Illustration of the legend of St. Patrick using a horse to drive away a water monster.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️
Donaghanie graveyard, Clogherny, Co. Tyrone, is named after a legend about St. Patrick using a horse to drive away a water monster! See more about Donaghanie in the Journals: tinyurl.com/donaghanie
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription with a drawing of images that were carved on the gravestone – a man standing in profile, wearing a hat and reading a book, with decorative elements on either side.
On this day in 1767, John Thom died aged 35. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Larne, Co. Antrim, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/thom1767
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Transcript of a gravestone inscription with a drawing of a coat of arms on the gravestone.
On this day in 1776, William Owen died. See this and other gravestone inscriptions from Coad, Killinaboy, Co. Clare, in the Journals: tinyurl.com/owen1776
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