The Diocese of Meath: Ancient and Modern (vol. 1)

Each story keeps the passage it was read from. Open one to read the passage as the book has it, and, where the companion has written its own telling, that too.

1. Burning of St. Kienan's Abbey Church at Duleek

   Duleek · town · Meath · 1050–1055

   In 1050 the abbey church of St. Kienan at Duleek was burned, and it was burned and destroyed again in 1055 by Murcha O'Brien.

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   1050. The abbey church of St. Kienan of Duleek was burned this year.

   1 055. Murcha O'Brien again burned and destroyed this abbey.

   Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 43

2. Death of Dr. Augustine Chevers, Bishop of Meath

   Donaghpatrick · townland · Meath · 1778

   The Most Rev. Augustine Chevers, Bishop of Meath, died at a very advanced age on 18 August 1778 and was buried in the churchyard of Donaghpatrick.

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   The Most Rev. Augustine Chevers, Bishop of Meith, succeeded. During the pastoral reign of this venerable prelate, a community of Franciscan friars assisted him in the administration of the parish, and supplied the neighbouring districts with faithful and zealous priests. Dr Chevers died at a very advanced age, on the 18th of August, 1778, and was buried in the churchyard of Donaghpatrick (see Donaghpatrick).

   The Rev. Patrick Moore succeeded. This pastor had officiated as curate under Dr. Chevers, and, on his death, succeeded to the vacant parish. The Rev. Christopher Fleming, parish priest of Navan and vicar-general of Meath, had, a few years previous to the death of Dr. Chevers, entered into some contract with Father Moore, and applied to the Holy See for a ratification of his resignation of the parish of Navan in favour of Rev. Patrick Moore. This gave rise to a lengthened controversy in the diocese, which terminated satisfactorily by a renunciation of all claim on the part of Father Moore. In December, 1782, he was transferred by Dr. Plunkett to the parish* of St. Mary's, Drogheda, where he died on the 17th of June, 1793.

   Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 209

3. Great fire burns a street in Athboy, 1442

   Athboy · town · Meath · 1442

   In 1442 an entire street was burnt in the town of Athboy by accident, as recorded in the Annals.

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   1442. An entire street was burnt in the town by accident. (Annals Dud. Fir.)

   1467. This year a Chapter of the Order was held in Athboy. (Ware, Mon.)

   Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 116

4. Repeated Viking Plunder of Duleek

   Duleek · town · Meath · 1023–1037

   Duleek suffered repeated Danish raids: in 1023 a predatory excursion was made over South Breagh to Duleek, and the Danes again plundered it in 1033 and 1037.

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   1023. A predatory excursion was made by the Danes over South Breagh, and to Duleek.

   1033. The Danes again plundered Duleek.

   Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 43

5. Suppression Inventory of Ballyboggan Priory

   Ballyboggan · townland · Meath

   At the dissolution, Ballyboggan priory's possessions included a cloister, kitchen, twenty-four messuages, gardens, an orchard and the manor of Ballybogan with a water-mill, eel-weirs, arable land, meadow, pasture and moor. The priory also held lands at Herryeston, Knockangoll, Ballakesty, Cardoneston, Kyllnedobragh and Killaskelyin, and paid annual proxies to the bishop of Meath.

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   A cloister, kitchen, etc., and twenty-four messuages, four gardens, one orchard, one curtilage, and an haggard, within the precincts of the said priory ; also the manor of Ballybogan, containing one hundred and sixty messuages, one hundred and sixty gardens, a water-mill, six eel -weirs, eighty acres of arable land, one hundred and forty of meadow, one thousand of pasture, forty of wood, forty of underwood, and six hundred of moor in Ballybogan, of the annual value, besides all reprises, of eight pounds, six shillings, and eight pence ; sixty messuages, forty gardens, three hundred and twenty acres of arable, two hundred and forty of pasture, forty of meadow, eighty of underwood, and three hundred of moor, in Herryeston, alias Ballykill, of the annual value, besides all reprises, of forty shillings ; one hundred

   390 APPENDIX.

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6. Thomas Clarke buried in Kilberry with priestly uncles

   Kilberry · townland · Meath · 1795

   Rev. Thomas Clarke of Slane died of apoplexy on 30 November 1795 and was buried alongside his uncles, both also priests named Clarke, in the tomb of the Clarke family in Kilberry churchyard.

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   the parish of Kilberry, of an ancient and respectable house, which gave many eminent priests to the diocese of Meath. After his return from France, he officiated as curate in the parish of Castletown-Kilpatrick, and on the death of Father Grehan was appointed to Slane by Dr. Chevers. In the visitation of Slane, on the 30th of July, 1 788, by Dr. Plunkett, we find there were then in the union parish " four schools, two chapels repaired". Father Clarke lived at Gernonstown, and was an humble, zealous priest. He died of apoplexy on the 30th of November, 1795, and was buried alongside of his uncles, Rev. Mr. Clarke of Kilberry, and Rev. Father Clarke of Castletown, in the tomb of the Clarkes in the churchyard of Kilberry.

   Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 181

7. Bishop William Shirwood Buried Before High Altar at Newtown

   Newtown · townland · Meath · 1482

   In 1482 William Shirwood, bishop of Meath, was interred at Newtown priory before the high altar.

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   1482. William Shirwood, bishop of Meath, was interred here before the high altar (Ware's Bishops, p. 150).

   1488. The prior, Richard Hussey, having been concerned in the rebellion raised in behalf of Lambert Simnel, he received the royal pardon for the same, and took the oatha

   Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 193

8. Burial of Rev. David Ryan at Crickstown churchyard

   Crickstown · townland · Meath · 1820

   The Rev. David Ryan, born in the parish of Castlepollard, died in 1820 and was buried in the churchyard of Crickstown.

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   The Rev. David Ryan succeeded. He was born in the parish of Castlepollard. He died in 1820, and was buried in the churchyard of Crickstown.

   The Rev. John Mitchell succeeded. This pious and zealous priest was born in the parish of Martry, union of Ardbraccan, studied in Navan and Maynooth, and officiated as curate in Stamullen, Ardcath, and other places. He was appointed to the union of Trevet, on the 9th of February, 1 820. He was a very exemplary and laborious priest, and his memory is still vividly and affectionately revered by his parishioners. He died on the 1 2th of January, 1825, universally regretted, and was buried in the churchyard of Crickstown. On his headstone is the following inscription :

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9. Danes Plunder Duleek and the Cianachta Churches

   Duleek · town · Meath · 830

   In 830 the Danes plundered Duleek and the tribe of Cianachta, destroying all their churches.

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   830. The plunder of Duleek and the tribe of Cianachta, with all their churches, by the Danes.

   847. Finsneachta, Abbot of Duleek, died.

   Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 43

10. Death of Rev. Christopher Lennon recorded in Dr. Plunkett's diary

    Kilberry · townland · Meath · 1797

    Rev. Christopher Lennon, O.M., parish priest of Kilberry, died on 9 April 1797 at eight o'clock in the evening, as recorded in the diaries of Dr. Plunkett.

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    The Rev. Christopher Lennon, O.M.. succeeded. This holy and zealous priest had been chaplain to Dr. Chevers, and assisted in the parish since 1 774. On the 1st of August, 1791, he was appointed by Dr. Plunkett to fill the vacancy, and on the 9th of April, 175' 7, he departed this life. In the diaries of Dr. Plunkett, his death is thus entered: " 1797, April 9. This evening, at eight o'clock, died the Rev. Christopher Lennon, O.M. and parish priest of Kilberry, of a con-

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 209

11. Death of Rev. Nicholas Purfield of apoplexy

    Ardcath · townland · Meath · 1795

    The Rev. Nicholas Purfield, vicar-forane of Meath and parish priest of Ardcath, died of apoplexy on 16 October 1795 and was buried in the churchyard of Ardcath under a monument.

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    vicar-general, as his tombstone states) and master of conference for the deanery of Duleek, died of apoplexy on the 16th of October, 1795, and was buried in the churchyard of Ardcath. Over his remains a monument was erected, with the following inscription :

    This stone was erected in memory of

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 204

12. Denis O'Brien dies of paralysis, buried with brother in Moynalty

    Moynalty · townland · Meath · 1857

    Rev. Denis O'Brien, who built schools at Slane, Rathkenny and Rushwee, died of paralysis on 10 October 1857 and was buried alongside his brother James in the churchyard of Moynalty.

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    7 he Rev. Denis O'Brien succeeded. Father Denis, brother of the preceding pastor, was born in the parish of Moynalty, studied in Navan and May nooth, and was ordained in 1821. He officiated as curate under the Rev. Dr. O'Hanlon, and subsequently under his brother. He was a man of great meekness and humility, and endeared himself to all by his piety and amiability. He built schools at Slane, Rathkenny, and Rush wee, and, during his pastorship, his zealous and efficient curate, Rev. Christopher Magrane (present pastor of Drumcondra), reedified the chapel of Rushwee, and reerected the chapel of Slane. Father O'Brien died of paralysis on the 10th of October, 1857, and was buried with his brother in the churchyard of Moynalty. A headstone marking the graves of these priests has the following inscription :

    To the memory of the

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 183

13. Father Carolan buried beneath marble slab in Ratoath chapel

    Ratoath · town · Meath · 1838

    Rev. Richard Carolan, parish priest of Ratoath for twenty years, died on 28 July 1838 and was buried in the modern chapel of Ratoath, marked by a marble slab erected by his grateful parishioners.

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    Aged 52 years. This tablet, erected by the pious gratitude of his flock,

    marks the place where his venerated remains

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 170

14. Grant of Duleek Priory Possessions to Henry Draycot

    Duleek · town · Meath · 1558

    On 1 October, in the first year of Queen Elizabeth's reign, the monastery of Duleek and its extensive appurtenances in the town and vicinity, including the Grange and several named townlands, were granted to Henry Draycot and his heirs at a yearly rent of over £40.

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    October 1st, and first Queen Elizabeth, this monastery and its appurtenances, situate and lying in the town and vicinity of Duleek,with the Grange, alias Rughgrauge,Corbally,Callaghston, alias Calliaghton, Bidder, alias Rodder, Multon, Danesland, alias Dawesland, and Fowlerston, in this county, and all other posses-

    388 APPENDIX.

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15. James O'Brien buried in Moynalty churchyard

    Moynalty · townland · Meath · 1849

    The Very Rev. James O'Brien, pastor of Slane for 28 years, died in September 1849 after a short illness and was buried with his friends in the churchyard of his native parish, Moynalty.

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    the piety of the saint with the learning of the scholar. He lived esteemed, and died regretted. The Very Rev, James O'Brien succeeded. This learned and distinguished pastor was born in the parish of Moynalty, and was the first student that entered the Navan Seminary in 1802, the year it was opened. After completing his classical studies here he entered the College of Maynooth, and came first of all his cotemporaries in logic, theology, and the sacred Scriptures. He was ordained by dispensation on the 29th of September, 1807, not having arrived at the canonical age, and on the 1 5th of December, same year, he was appointed by Dr. Plunkett to the curacy of Slane. On the death of Rev. Henry Connell, in April, 1813, he was appointed parish priest of Syddan, or Lobinstown, and, in after years, exchanged with Rev. Mr. Gaughran, administrator of Slane. Father O'Brien was a man of great intellect ; his mind was both solid and acute, and he was profoundly versed in canon and civil law. He was vicar-forane of Meath and master of conference for the deanery of Duleek. He died in September, 1849, after a short illness, and was buried with his friends in the churchyard of Moynalty.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 182

16. Mitred figure of St. Ere placed in Slane schoolhouse wall

    Slane · townland · Meath

    A mitred stone figure, said to represent St. Ere, was taken years ago from the churchyard of Slane and placed in a wall of the old schoolhouse; it is now set in the west end of the present national school.

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    The church and cemetery of Slane have been, by Lord Conyngham's orders, enclosed by a ditch, for the purpose of keeping away cattle and preventing desecration of the dead. The church is entered on the western end, under the arched doorway of the square belfry tower, which, clothed in ivy and rearing its head aloft over the surrounding plantation, beautifies the landscape and recalls to mind the ages of faith. The church is upwards of one hundred feet in length by eighteen feet two inches. On the south side is a small aisle connected with the body of the church by a row .of four arches. The old baptismal font was presented to the new chapel of Slane by Lord Conyngham, and is now used as a holy water font. A mitred figure, said to represent St. Ere, was taken many years ago from the churchyard and placed in a wall of the old schoolhouse of Slane. It is at present in the west end of the present national school. Rev Edmond M'Kenna sleeps in the churchyard of Slane — also a Rev. Father Lynagh, supposed to have belonged to the Franpeople, re-arranged the union parishes of Slane, and grouped Grangegeith, Rathkenny, part of Gernonstown, and part of Stackallen, into one union, usually called the parish of Rathkenny ; his lordship formed the parishes of Slane, Fennor, Dowth, Monknewton, part of Gernonstown, and part of Stnckallen, into another union, railed the parish of Slane. Hev Philip Callary is pastor of the latter union ; Rev. Thomas Finegan of the former.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 183

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Slane, a mitred stone figure is built into the west end of the present national school. It is said to represent St. Ere, and it was taken many years ago from the churchyard here and placed first in a wall of the old schoolhouse. The churchyard it came from holds a church over 100 feet long by 18 feet 2 inches wide, entered through an arched doorway beneath a square ivy-clad belfry tower. A small aisle on the south side connects to the main body through a row of four arches. The old baptismal font from that church was given by Lord Conyngham to the new chapel of Slane and now serves as a holy water font. Rev. Edmond M'Kenna is buried in the same churchyard, along with a Rev. Father Lynagh, thought to have belonged to the Franciscans. Lord Conyngham also had the church and cemetery enclosed by a ditch to keep cattle out and prevent desecration of the dead. So that stone figure of St. Ere, travelling from churchyard to schoolhouse wall to national school, carries a long piece of this place's story with it.

17. Norsemen Burn the Oratory of Lusk

    Lusk · town · Dublin · 854

    In 854 the wooden oratory of Lusk was burned by the Norsemen.

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    854. The Dertech of Lusk was burned by the Norsemen.

    891. A great wind occurred on the festival of St. Martin, which prostrated a great quantity of trees in the woods, and

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 42

18. Prisoners Taken from the Stone Church of Lusk

    Lusk · town · Dublin · 1053

    In 1053 many prisoners were seized from the stone church of Lusk.

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    1053. Many prisoners were taken from the Daimhliag of Lusk.

    1065. Donchadh, King of Ulidia, was killed by the Ulidians themselves in the Daimhliag of Bangor.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 41

19. Round tower belfry of Clonard collapses

    Clonard · town · Meath · 1039

    In 1039 the cloictheach, or round tower belfry, of Clonard fell, marking the loss of a notable monument at the site.

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    1039. The cloictheach (the steeple or round tower belfry) of Clonard fell.

    1043. Ceallach O'Cleirchan, successor of Finnen and Mocholtnog, died on his pilgrimage at Armagh.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 33

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Clonard in Meath, you are near the site of a lost monument. In 1039 the cloictheach, the round tower belfry of Clonard, fell. That is all the record tells us.

20. Ruins of Odder nunnery and church

    Odder · townland · Meath

    By the time of writing, only a few old walls of the nunnery and church of Odder survived, with an adjoining cemetery being the only other remaining feature of the once-extensive religious house.

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    A few old walls of the nunnery and church of Odder are all that remain. A cemetery adjoins.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 165

21. Belgree chapel field remembered by name

    Belgree · townland · Meath

    The townland of Belgree in the parish of Kilbride belonged to the convent of Lismullen and had a chapel whose walls were torn down, though the foundation remains; the field where it stood is still called 'chapel field'.

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    foundation remains. The field in which it stood is still called "chapel field".

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 132

22. Bishop Simon Rochfort Buried at Newtown

    Newtown · townland · Meath · 1224

    In 1224 Simon Rochfort, bishop of Meath and founder of Newtown priory, was interred at the priory church he had established.

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    1224. Simon Rochfort, bishop of Meath, was interred here (Ware, Mon.).

    Richard, prior of Little Malvern, in the county of Worcester, granted to this priory, in perpetuity, all the lands of Dunsenekill, or Dunsink, and the rents arising from the several lands then held by Walter de Subley, Adam le Peter, and Richard Rodipac ; also an annual rent of two shillings, arising from the lands of Keppock, and twelve pence out of Dubber ; reserving to the priory of Little Malvern all the rents and tithes of the ecclesiastical benefices, and the tithes of Castleknock, with one pound of wax annually (King, pp. 116, 293).

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 193

23. Burial of Rev. James Flinn at Athboy churchyard

    Athboy · town · Meath · 1776

    Rev. James Flinn, vicar-forane of Meath, died in 1776 and was buried in the churchyard of Athboy.

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    R( v. James Flinn succeeded. He was vicar-forane of Meath, died in 1776, and was buried in the churchyard of Athboy.

    Rev. John Martin^ a native of the parish, succeeded. He had been parish priest of Bohermeen or Ardbraccan,* andwas

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 117

24. Burial of Rev. Nicholas Sheil at Ardcath churchyard

    Ardcath · townland · Meath · 1836–1840

    Rev. Nicholas Sheil, a professor at the Navan seminary born in Ardcath parish, died in 1836 and was buried in Ardcath churchyard alongside the parish priest Rev. John Leonard. His brother Rev. Richard Sheil, also a priest, was later buried in the same tomb.

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    appointed a professor here, and left the seminary in declining health a short time previous to his death. He was interred in the churchyard of Ardcath, alongside of Rev. John Leonard, parish priest, and over him is a tomb, with the following inscription : —

    Here also are interred two

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 158

25. Burning of half the granary of Clonard

    Clonard · town · Meath · 746

    In 746 the granary of Clonard was partly destroyed by fire, one of many recorded disasters at this monastic settlement.

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    746. The burning of half the granary of Clonard.

    755. Ailgnio, Prior- Abbot of Clonard, died.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 32

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Clonard, this was the site of an early monastic settlement that saw its share of trouble. In 746, half the granary here burned. Nine years later, in 755, Ailgnio, the Prior-Abbot of Clonard, died.

26. Former chapels of ease in the parish of Trim

    Trim · town · Meath

    Before the Protestant Reformation the parish of Trim had chapels of ease at Trimblestown, Drimdaly, Brannockstown, Clonee, Kiltoome, and the chapel of St. Mary Magdalen near Trim, in addition to the parish church and various abbeys.

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    NOTE. — Without reckoning the various abbeys, or the parish church, there were in the parish of Trim, before the Protestant Reformation, chapels of ease at Triinblestown, Drimdaly, Brannockstown, Clonee, Kiltoome, and the chapel of St. Mart/ Magdalen, near Trim. Now there are only two chapels in the union, viz., Trim and Bord's mill.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 200

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Trim, you're in a parish that once had chapels of ease at Trimblestown, Drimdaly, Brannockstown, Clonee, Kiltoome, and a chapel of St. Mary Magdalen near the town, all before the Protestant Reformation. Today only two chapels remain in the union, Trim and Bord's mill.

27. Rev. Edward Flynn interred in Navan parish church vaults

    Navan · town · Meath · 1856

    Rev. Edward Flynn, a seminary professor born in Clara, King's County, died in the Seminary in 1856 and was interred in the vaults of the parish church of Navan, marked by a marble slab.

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    The Rev. Edward Flynn was born in the parish of Clara, King's County, graduated in Navan and Maynooth, and, after his collegiate course, was appointed to profess in the Seminary, which position he discharged with zeal and ability to the time of his death. He died in the Seminary, April the 7th, 1856, and was interred, amidst the deep regret of his brethren and a numerous circle of friends, in the vaults of the parish church. A marble slab points out where he sleeps, and commemorates him thus :

    In spem resurrectionis

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 158

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Navan, you are near the parish church where Reverend Edward Flynn was laid to rest. He was born in Clara, King's County, studied in Navan and Maynooth, and became a professor in the Seminary, serving there until he died on the 7th of April, 1856. He was buried in the vaults of the parish church, mourned by his brethren and a wide circle of friends. A marble slab still marks the spot, carrying the words "In spem resurrectionis."

28. Rev. John O'Rafferty buried in Navan Catholic church cemetery

    Navan · town · Meath · 1840

    Rev. John O'Rafferty, born in Navan and a professor at the seminary, died in 1840 and was buried in the cemetery attached to the Catholic Church of Navan.

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    The Rev. John O'Rafferty was born in Navan, studied in the seminary andMaynooth, was ordained in 18 34, officiated as Catholic curate in Castletown-Kilpatrick, and was afterwards a professor in the seminary. He died in 1840, much regretted, and was buried in the cemetery attached to the present Catholic Church of Navan.

    Hie sepeliuntur reliquiae

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 158

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Navan now. A son of this town, the Reverend John O'Rafferty, studied at the seminary and at Maynooth, then returned to serve as a professor in the seminary here. He died in 1840, much regretted, and was buried in the cemetery attached to the Catholic Church of Navan.

29. Rev. John Pentony buried in the churchyard of Ardcath

    Ardcath · townland · Meath · 1733

    The Rev. John Pentony, who assisted the aged Father Curtis in his parish duties, predeceased him and was buried in the churchyard of Ardcath, with a monument recording his death on 30 April 1733 aged 55.

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    The Rev. John Pentony, who assisted Father Curtis, went before him, and was buried in the churchyard of Ardcath. A monument was placed over him, with the following inscription :

    Here lies underneath the body of the Rev. Father JOHN PENTONY,

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 203

30. Vanished ruins of Ratoath abbey

    Ratoath · town · Meath

    Archdall, writing in the previous century, recorded that some old walls and the west window of the Ratoath abbey still remained, but by the time of this later account every vestige of the structure had been swept away.

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    f Harris's Tables, King, p. 220 ; probably the abbey of Ratoath was absorbed in the possessions of the abbey of St. Thomas, Dublin, as we find the rectory belonging to the latter house. Archdall, writing in the last century, says, " some old walls and the west window of the .abbey still remain". Since Archdall wrote every vestige has been swept away.

    t King, p. 138.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 166

31. Burial of Rev. Thomas Walsh at Danestown

    Danestown · townland · Meath · 1815

    Rev. Thomas Walsh, parish priest of Blacklyon for nearly twenty-five years, died in November 1815 and was buried in the churchyard of Danestown under a tomb inscription.

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    Here lieth the body of the Rev. THOMAS

    WALSH, son to Robert Walsh and Jane

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 207

32. Synod Held at Newtown by Bishop Founder

    Newtown · townland · Meath · 1216

    In 1216 the episcopal founder, Simon de Rochfort, held a synod at Newtown priory.

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    1216. The episcopal founder held a synod here (Wilkin's Concilia, p. 547).

    1224. Simon Rochfort, bishop of Meath, was interred here (Ware, Mon.).

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 193

33. Burning of the Oratory of Fore

    Fore · townland · Westmeath · 812

    In 812 the wooden oratory (Dertech) of Fore was burned, one of several early recorded burnings of Irish wooden churches.

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    "812. The Dertech of Fore was burned.

    835. The Dertech of Glendaloch was burned by the Danes.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 42

34. Collapse of the Oratory of Slane

    Slane · townland · Meath · 1028

    In 1028 the wooden oratory of Slane collapsed.

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    1028. The Dertech of Slane fell".

    That these dertechs were sometimes of considerable dimensions, appears from the number that fled for safety to the Dertech 01 Trevet, near Dunshaughlin.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 42

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Slane, somewhere around here, a wooden oratory called a dertech stood until 1028, when it fell. These dertechs could be large. The book notes that many people once fled for safety to the dertech of Trevet, near Dunshaughlin, which gives a sense of their size.

35. Burning of the Oratory of Mayo

    Mayo Abbey · ecclesiastical site · Mayo · 905

    In 905 the wooden oratory of Mayo was destroyed by fire.

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    905. The Dertech of Mayo was burned.

    1028. The Dertech of Slane fell".

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 42

36. Burning of the Stone Church of Ardstraw

    Ardstraw · townland · Tyrone · 1099

    In 1099 the stone church (daimhliag) of Ardstraw in County Tyrone was burned.

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    1099. The Daimhliag of Ardstraw (County Tyrone) was burned.

    Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan01cogaiala, Chapter 41