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Abbey of Killyon dedicated to St Liadain
Killyon · townland · Offaly
An abbey called Killiadhuin once stood at Killyon, honoring St. Liadain, mother of St. Kieran of Saiger. It is said two acres of land lay under the buildings alone, and a small portion of the walls survives.
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Killyon. — There was an abbey here, called Killiadhuin, in honor of St. Liadain, -mother of St. Kieran of Saiger. It is said that there were two acres of land under the buildings alone. A small portion of the walls is still to be seen. — (See Abbeys of the King's County.)
Holy Wells.
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Bishop Dease's censure and approbation signed at Kilkenny
Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny · 1648
Dr. Thomas Dease, Bishop of Meath, issued a formal censure and approbation of the theological answers to the Queries concerning the cessation, defending the Supreme Council against the Nuncio's excommunication. The document was signed and dated at Kilkenny in August 1648.
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" THOMAS MIDENSIS.* "Given at Kilkenny, August 17th, 1648."
On the 4th of July a report reached Galway, -\vhore the Nuncio was then stopping, that Dr. Dease, who had Itccn very ill, was dead, and hearing this, Binuccini wrote to Rome rf
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Bishops of Meath died at Ardbraccan
Ardbraccan · townland · Meath · 1400–1459
Ardbraccan became the residence of the Bishops of Meath at an early period. Three bishops, Alexander Petit, William Silke, and Edmund Ouldhall, are recorded as having died there.
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The union of Ardbraccan comprises the ancient parochial districts of Ardbraccan, Martry, Moyagher, Rathboyne, and part of Liscarton. In the parish of Ardbraccan, there were chapelries at Allenstown, Doramstown, (or more correctly Markystown), Grange (called Killenagolach), Kilsaney, Ongenstown, and two churches at Ardbraccan, viz. — St. Ultan's and St. Mary's. Ardbraccan became at a very early period the residence of the Bishops of Meath, and accordingly we find that, on the 10th of November, 1400, Alexander Petit, Bishop of Meath, died at Ardbraccan ; on the 9th of May, 1450, William Silke, Bishop of Meath; and in August, 1459, Edmund Ouldhall, his successor, likewise died here. Ardbraccan was anciently a Vicarage, thus:
" Richard Hill was Vicar of Ardbraccan." (Pat. 4, Henry IF.) " William Downy 11 was Vicar of St. Ultan's, Ardbraccan." (Clause 9, Henry VII.)
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 20
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Somewhere around here is Ardbraccan, which became the residence of the Bishops of Meath at a very early period. Three bishops are recorded as having died here. Alexander Petit died on the 10th of November 1400. William Silke died on the 9th of May 1450. And Edmund Ouldhall, his successor, likewise died here in August 1459. The old parish had two churches, St. Ultan's and St. Mary's, and it served as a vicarage in earlier centuries.
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Broken cross shaft near Rathmolyon village
Rathmolyon · town · Meath · 1554
Near the village of Rathmolyon stands a broken shaft of a richly-ornamented cross bearing an inscription dated 1554 requesting prayers for Peter Lince.
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* See vol. i. Diocese of Meath, p. 407. Near the village of Eathmolyon there is a broken shaft of a richly-ornamented cross, with the following : " Orate pro anima Petri Lince, A.D. 1554."
DEANERY OF TRIM — RATHMOLYON.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 25
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Dr. James Cusack, Parish Priest of Duleek, made Coadjutor of Meath
Duleek · town · Meath · 1678
Dr. James Cusack, then Parish Priest of Duleek and Vicar-General of the diocese, was petitioned as coadjutor to the ailing Bishop of Meath in 1678, with the request granted the same year.
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Old age and infirmity were at length prostrating the venerable Bishop of Meath. On the 9th of March, 1678, he petitioned the Holy See for a coadjutor, in the person of Dr. James Cusack, who was then Parish Priest of Duleek and Vicar-General of the diocese ; and on the 5th of October, same year, his request was granted. The end was now approaching ; and, hearing that his aged friend was fast sinking, Dr. Oliver Plunket left his " place of refuge," and hurried to Dublin, in order to pay him a last visit, and console him in his declining hours. On the 18th of November, 1679, Dr. Patrick Plunket departed this life, in the 76th year of his age, and was buried with his ancestors in the east end of the old church of Killeen. The Primate, in a letter to the Holy See, dated the 30th
* See the Address, signatures, and Decrees, in Dr. iloran's invaluable Memoir, pp. 58, 59 ; 13U-13C.
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Father Michael Branagan's long ministry and grave at Ardbraccan
Ardbraccan · townland · Meath · 1779–1833
Very Rev. Michael Branagan served as Pastor of Ardbraccan and Cortown for 54 years, was a noted scholar and preacher, and was buried in the churchyard of Ardbraccan in 1833 under a monument.
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" Here lyeth the remains of the Rev. Michael Branagan,
54 years Parish Priest
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 20
As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Ardbraccan, Father Michael Branagan served as pastor here for 54 years, a noted scholar and preacher. He was buried in the churchyard in 1833 under a monument. The stone begins, "Here lyeth the remains of the Rev. Michael Branagan."
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Father Patrick Carolan's self-built tomb at Dulane
Dulane · townland · Meath
Rev. Patrick Carolan rests under a tomb which he erected himself in the graveyard of Dulane.
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Rev. Patrick Carolan succeeded. This pastor rests under a tomb erected by himself in the grave-yard of Dulane. — (See vol. i., p. 134.) After his death, Carnaross was united to Kilbeg, under the supervision of Very Rev. Christopher Chevers.
The Rev. John Clarke succeeded, in December, 1785, and was translated to Trim on the 6th of May, 1706.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 20
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Franciscan convent and novitiate at Multyfarnham
Fearbranagh or Multyfarnham · townland · Westmeath · 1671
A Franciscan convent composed of ten friars, with Father Geanor residing there, existed at Multyfarnham in the diocese of Meath, and it also had a novitiate.
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" In the diocese of Meath, the Dominicans have a convent at Trim of five friars ; they have also a novitiate there ; amongst the friars there is one named Father John Byrne, a great and learned preacher, but quarrelsome. In this diocese there are two convents of Franciscans ; there is one likewise at Trim, of six friars ; all were Valesians, but now pretend the contrary ; the two most distinguished in this convent are of the Tuite family. The other convent is in Multifarnham, composed of ten friars. Father Geanor resides there. It has also a novitiate."
In reference to a complaint made against Dr. Patrick Plunket, of non-residence in his diocese and neglect of the spiritual interests of his flock, Dr. Oliver Plunket, the
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 8
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Lann-Madduhh and Ros-na-righ, ancient wood of the kings
Rosnaree · street · Limerick
Between Rosnaree (Ros-na-righ, the ancient 'Wood of the Kings') and the Boyne stood a church called Lann-Madduhh; the ancient name of Ros-na-righ was Ross-Finchoil or Bran-Brannain, named for Brannan the Poet.
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NOTE 1. — There was a church called Lann-Madduhh, situated between Kossnaree, or Ros-na-righ, the ancient "Wood of tl'.i- Kings," and the Boyne. The ancient name of Ros-na-righ was Ross-Fin' Lui!. Bramiain, from Brannan the Poet. In the life of St. Finian it is stated
DEANERY OF DULEEK — RUSNAREE,, OR DONORE. 251
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 19
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Monument to Very Rev. James O'Rafferty in Durrow chapel
Durrow · parish · Offaly · 1857
James O'Rafferty, Vicar-General of Meath and pastor of Tullamore and Durrow, built the chapel of Durrow and enclosed its consecrated burial-ground. He died on 22 June 1857 and was buried beneath the church, commemorated by a monument inscription.
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He erected this Church, beneath .which his mortal remains
repose, and enclosed the consecrated burial-ground
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 28
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Registration of Popish priests at Stamullen and Moorechurch, 1704
Stamullin · town · Meath · 1704
In 1704 several priests were registered under the Penal Laws, including Rev. Peter Dillon as 'Popish Priest of Stamullen' and Rev. Malachy Tumilty for Moorechurch and Julianstown, detailing their ordination and residence.
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In 1704 the Rev. Peter Dillon was registered as " Popish Priest of Stamullen." He was ordained in Lisbon,
* Reeves' C'olumba, p. 108 ; Butler's Trim, Appendix, xxii.
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St Columbkill's Holy Well near Drumcondra
Drumcondra · town · Meath
Near the village of Drumcondra there is a holy well dedicated to St. Columbkill. The parish itself is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, and the old baptismal font was removed to ornament a mound in the Rector's demesne.
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* The parish is dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul. There is a holy well near the village, dedicated to St. Columbkill. The baptismal font has been removed to ornament a mound in the Rector's dem<
f The Rev. Christopher Betagh is interred in the burial -ground of the Saul family, near relatives of his ; and his watch, now a very old relic, is at presen session of Mr. Peter Saul, of Drumconragh, the present
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Trust deed involving Nicholas Plunket of Balrath
Balrath · townland · Meath · 1644–1648
Dr. Dease's will references a trust deed dated 1644 in which £1,700 sterling was passed by the Countess Dowager of Westmeath and Walter Nugent to Nicholas Plunket of Balrath, County Meath, for Dease's benefit.
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"Item. I will, and my will is, that £1,000 sterling, current and lawful money of and in England, of the £1,700 ster. contained in the deed passed over by the deceased Dame Jane, Countess Dowager of Westmeath, and Walter Nugent, of Bnthesby, in the County of Westmeath, Esq., unto Nicholas Plunket, of Balrath, in the County of Meath, Esq., by way of trust only, for the use of me, Thomas Pease aforesaid, and my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, which deed bears date j'e 14th of March, 1644, shall be a legacy or gift bestowed by me on my house of Turbottstown, in the County of Westmeath, for ever : which sum of £1,000 ster., current and lawful money of and in England, was acquired by my own industry and shifty only, and not by any ecclesiastical benefitts.
" Item. I will, and my will is, that the £500 sterl. resting only due to me of the £1,700 shall be always set to yearly rent to maintain hereafter two scholars (of my family and name), — two such as shall be found and judged fit by my executors to follow their learning and become churchmen ; and they or any more to be maintained upon the revenue according to the yearly proportion to be laid down for each one's yearly maintenance by my executors.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 6
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Balreagh's old 'Mountain Parish' church torn down
Balreagh · townland · Westmeath
The old church of Balreagh, situated on a hill and appropriately known as the Mountain Parish, has had most of its walls torn down, though its dimensions are recorded.
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Balreagh. — The old church stood on a hill, appropriately called the Mountain Parish. The walls have been for the most part torn down. Length, fifty feet six inches by twenty-one.
Chapels.
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Bishop Plunket writes from Killiney, Meath
Killiney · townland · Dublin · 1669
Dr. Patrick Plunket, Bishop of Meath, dated a letter denouncing rivals Walsh and Taaffe from Killiney in Meath, noting they had been forced to flee the kingdom.
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" Killiney, in Meath, 22nd of June, 1669."
A letter written by Dr. Oliver Plunket, then Primateelect, about this time or a little later, throws some light on the history of our diocese at this period, and its venerable bishop, Dr. Patrick Plunket : *
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 8
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Somewhere around here, Bishop Patrick Plunket of Meath dated a letter on the 22nd of June, 1669. Dr. Oliver Plunket, then Primate-elect, wrote around this time about the diocese and its venerable bishop. The letter noted that rivals Walsh and Taaffe had been forced to flee the kingdom.
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Cross at Killaghy churchyard for funeral prayers
Killaghy · townland · Tipperary
There was a cross near the churchyard of Killaghy at which people used to stop during funerals and recite the 'De Profundis.'
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or J\ Hi'"!/!"'?/.* is a parish in the barony of Bally boy .•[• The old church measures sixty-three feet internally (including beliry) by nineteen. The <•;> t end was torn down. The two Rev. Mr. ( 'arlivys are buried here. There was a cross near the church-yard, at w^hich people used to stop at funerals and say the " De Profundis. "
Rctthlinel was a chapel in the parish of Killaghy. The old walls, with the exception of the west end, were Lorn down, and the stones used in building a wall round the cemetery. The breadth of the church was twenty-two feet six inches. A Rev. Mr. Flynn was buried here. There is a holy well§ convenient, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, which used to be frequented on the 8th of September. A very aged ash tree keeps sentinel, and a wall encompasses it. There used to be a fair held here on the 14th of May.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 28
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Death and burial of Very Rev. John O'Connell in Trim convent chapel
Trim · town · Meath · 1863
The Very Rev. John O'Connell, Parish Priest and Vicar-Forane of Trim, died suddenly on 22 August 1863 and was buried in the chapel of the new convent of Trim, which he had nearly completed as part of his ministry.
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The Very Rev. John O'Connell, P.P., V.F., and Master of Conference, died suddenly on the 22nd of August, 1863, and was buried, after due honour and celebration, in the chapel of the new convent of Trim.
The Rev. Thomas Nulty, President of St. Mary's College of Mullingar, was appointed successor a few days subsequently, and was inducted by the Very Rev. John Mas-
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 25
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As you pass through Trim, this is where the Very Reverend John O’Connell, parish priest and Vicar-Forane, died suddenly on 22 August 1863. He was buried in the chapel of the new convent of Trim. He had nearly completed that convent as part of his ministry. A few days later the Reverend Thomas Nulty, president of St. Mary’s College in Mullingar, was appointed his successor.
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Death of Rev. Robert Gilsenan at Bohermeen
near Bohermeen · population centre · Meath · 1790
Rev. Robert Gilsenan, former parish priest of Turin, died at Bohermeen after having resigned administration of his parish some years earlier.
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May 1. Died at Bohermine Rev. Robert Gilsenan, P.P. of Turin, who, 8 or «9 years before, at the instance of the bishop, resigned the administration of that parish, to which, during said time, a Deservitor was appointed.
„ 20. Octave of the Ascension.— I appointed Rev. Thomas Stafford P.P. of the union of Rathconnell and Taghmon, in the room of Rev. Robert Gilsenan, to whom he had been a long time Deservitor. Rev. Mr. Stafford made, same day, the profession of faith.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 17
As the companion tells it
Up ahead is Bohermeen, a place the road passes through in Meath. On the first of May 1790, Rev. Robert Gilsenan died here. He had been parish priest of Turin, but 8 or 9 years earlier, at the bishop's instance, he resigned the administration of that parish, and a Deservitor was appointed in his place. That Deservitor, Rev. Thomas Stafford, was later appointed parish priest of the union of Rathconnell and Taghmon in Gilsenan's room.
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Holy well dedicated to St Crumin at Leckin
Leckin · townland · Tyrone
The old church of Leckin measures forty-five feet by nineteen with a surviving chancel arch, and there is a holy well here dedicated to St. Crumin.
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Leckin. — This old church measures forty-five feet by nineteen. A chancel arch remains, in a fair state of preservation. A holy well here, dedicated to St. Crumin.
478 DEANERY OF MULLTNGAR — MTJLTIFERNAM.
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Lost cross at the crossroads of Athlumney
Athlumney · townland · Meath
A cross once stood at the crossroads of Athlumney but was taken down many years before writing; the site where it stood is still pointed out by locals.
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There was a cross at the cross-roads of Athlumney, taken down many years ago. The site is still pointed out.
There is a cross on the hill of Lismullen, now prostrate, on which is an inscription, substantially as follows :
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 18
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here, there was a cross at the crossroads of Athlumney. It was taken down many years ago, but the site where it stood is still pointed out.
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Moyglare Church Uprooted for Protestant Worship
Moyglare · townland · Meath
The old church at Moyglare was pulled down and completely uprooted, and a Protestant place of worship was erected on the same site.
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Moyglare. — The old church has been pulled down and uprooted, and a Protestant place of worship erected on the site.
Rciddonstown or Balroddan. — The old church has been completely uprooted, and a Protestant edifice erected on the site. The baptismal font is octagon externally ; the bowl is circular, and measures one foot seven inches in diameter. The pedestal and font measure in height two feet three inches.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 24
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Moynalty church replaced by Protestant house of worship
Moynalty · townland · Meath
The old Catholic church of Moynalty, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, was uprooted and a Protestant house of worship built on its site. Several priests of Slane are buried in the adjoining graveyard.
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Moynalty. — The church was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin, and the modern chapel and parish are still under her patronage. Of the ancient Catholic rectors we find Rev. Peter de la Felde on record, in the rolls of Henry V. (Rot. Glaus, de anno 3, Henry V.) The old Catholic church has been uprooted and a Protestant house of worship occupies the site. In the grave-yard are interred (inter alios) Very Rev. James and Rev. Denis O'Brien, late pastors of Slane.
Neivtown. — This old church has likewise been dismantled. A grave-yard adjoins.
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Old church of Grange stripped for cemetery wall
Grange · townland · Meath
The old church of Grange, situated in a valley amid wild, romantic country, has had its east end pulled down and stones taken away to build a wall round the cemetery, leaving little of the original structure.
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Grange, — The old church, situated in a valley, encompassed by a wild, romantic country, measures sixty-three feet by sixteen feet six inches. The east end has been pulled down, and very little remains of the north, south, and west walls. The stones have been taken away to build a wall round the cemetery. Thus, through ignorance, an ancient sanctuary has almost disappeared. Here sleep (inter alios) Rev. Thomas Boyle, Pastor of Skryne; Rev. Messrs. Chevers and Meighan, Pastors of Grange ; and Rev. Mr. Johnson, Pastor of Donore.
Gernonstown. — The old church is charmingly situated on a swell of ground in the valley of Gernonstown, or Garlandstown, and measures seventy-five feet seven inches by twenty-two feet. The ruins are in a very fair state of preservation, and impress the tourist or pilgrim with the ancient beauty and splendour of this once frequented sanctuary. The old baptismal font is in the body of the church where it has stood for centuries. The bowl and pedestal have been chiselled from the same stone. It is octagon, with an aperture, and the bowl measures in diameter about one foot nine inches. In the grave-yard, under an inscribed tomb, sleeps Rev. Joseph Plunket, Pastor of Slane.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 21
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Old Church of Kilmanaghan Uprooted for Protestant Edifice
Kilmanaghan · parish · Westmeath
The old church of Kilmanaghan was uprooted and a Protestant church, now deserted, was erected on its site.
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Kilmanaglian* — The old church was uprooted and a Protestant edifice, now deserted, erected on the site.
Ifilcumreragh. — The old church measures in length fifty-three feet four inches. The walls have been for the most part torn down. There is an air of holiness and desolation about this deserted sanctuary. Here sleep Dr. Geoghegan, late Coadjutor-Bishop of Meath, and Rev. Messrs. McNamee and O'Leary. There is a monument to the Geoghegans of Ballybrickoge with the following inscription :
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 28
As the companion tells it
As you pass through the parish of Kilmanaghan, the old church here was uprooted and a Protestant edifice built on the site. That church now stands deserted.
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Rathmolyon church demolished
Rathmolyon · town · Meath
The old church of Rathmolyon, dedicated to St. Michael, was pulled down and uprooted, and a Protestant place of worship now occupies its site.
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The church of Rathmolyon was dedicated to St. Michael, but it has long since been pulled down and uprooted, the site is now occupied by a Protestant place of worship. Of the ancient pastors we find Rev. Thomas Fleming presented to the "vicarage of St. Michael of Rathmoleaii," vacant by the death of Rev. Thomas Sthell. — (OaUhdwof the Patent Rolls, time of Henry VIII., p. 130.)
In the church-yard there is a monument to the memory of Rev. James Dunne :
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Ruined old church of Portnashangan on the brink of Lough Owel
Portnashangan · townland · Westmeath
The old church of Portnashangan stood on the brink of Lough Owel, measuring forty feet by seventeen, and its walls were later pulled down.
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Portnash&ngan. — The old church stood on the brink of Lough Owel. It measured forty feet by seventeen. The walls were pulled down.
One of the islands in Lough Owel is called Church Island, in which stood a church much frequented, and an extensive cemetery.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 26
As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Portnashangan, the old church once stood on the brink of Lough Owel. It measured forty feet by seventeen, and its walls were later pulled down. Out on one of the islands in the lake, called Church Island, there stood another church, much frequented, with an extensive cemetery.
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St. David's holy well at Ballinlaban
Ballinlaban · townland · Westmeath
A holy well dedicated to St. David is located at Ballinlaban and is still much frequented by the faithful.
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Temple-Macateer. — There was a church founded here, in the present parish of Ardnurcher, by the celebrated St. Kieran, of Clonmacnoise, which was called, after him, " Teampul mhic at saoir," or " the church of the son of the artificer." The ruin stands still on a townland, to which it gives name, and hence St. Kieran is supposed to have been the ancient patron-saint of Ardnurcher. St David has been the patron-saint for several centuries, and there is a holy well dedicated to him at Ballinlaban, which is still much frequented.
Tigh-Bhrigdhe, or " Bridget's House." — A small chapel stood here, on the townland of Ardnurcher, dedicated to St. Bridget, which in latter years has been pulled down and uprooted. St. Bridget's well is still here, and is occasionally frequented.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 27
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Tradition of a bishop hiding near Castlepollard
Castlepollard · town · Westmeath · 1700–1799
A tradition existed in the parish of Castlepollard that a bishop had been in that neighbourhood at some point in the last century, hiding in some capacity, possibly Dr. Fagan or Dr. Geoghegan.
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t There is a tradition in the parish of Castlepollard that a bishop was in that neighbourhood, some time in the last ceiuury, in a I't-rhaps tho bishop was Dr. Fagan or Dr. Geoghegan.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. GEOGHEGAN. 175
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Church Island Ruins on the Lake
near Church Island · townland · Meath
Church Island in County Meath, one of several islands in the lake anciently holding religious foundations, retains some ruins and a graveyard belonging to the Kilbride union parish.
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Some of the islands in the lake, on which there were anciently religious foundations, belong to this unionparish. Church Island is in County Meath, and on it are some ruins and a grave-yard. Crover Island belongs to Cavan ; some of the castle-walls are still standing. There are a few small islands — viz., Goat Island and Inchycup. The prospect of the lake and of the surrounding scenery is truly grand and imposing — in every respect calculated to make us proud of our country, and to confound the tourist with amazement that such a panorama of scenic magnificence, doubtless because Ii^ish, is not sufficiently appreciated. However, these are some of the penalties of subjugation.
Throughout the parish are scattered fragments of wayside crosses, which the piety of past generations had erected to obtain the prayers of the faithful for deceased friends. On one of these, near the village of Dalysbridge,* or Mountnugent, which dates so late as the last century, is the following inscription :
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 21
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Bishop Cruise's Grave at Shrule
Shrule · townland · Longford · 1788
A footnote records that Dr. John Cruise, consecrated Bishop of Ardagh at Drogheda in 1788, is buried in the churchyard of Shrule on the banks of the River Inny.
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* Dr. Cruise sleeps in the church-yard of Shrule, on the banks of the Inny.
DR. PLUNKET — VISITATION OF 1788. 209
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Burial of Fr. M'Kenna at Danestown
Danestown · townland · Meath · 1789
Rev. John M'Kenna, parish priest of Donaghmore and Kilbride, died on 28 July 1789. The author notes a correction to earlier record, stating M'Kenna actually rests in the churchyard of Danestown rather than Kilbride.
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* It was incorrectly stated in Vol. I. that he was buried in Killiride. I have discovered since that he rests in the church-yard of Danestown.
DE. PLUNKET — VISITATION OF 1789. 213
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Burial of Rev. Michael O'Neill in Killyon churchyard
Killyon · townland · Meath · 1824
Rev. Michael O'Neill, pastor of Summerhill, died on 24 January 1824 and was buried with his friends in the churchyard of Killyon.
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The Rev. Michael O'Neill succeeded. This pastor was born in the neighbourhood of Longwood, and was ordained by Dr. Cruise, of Ardagh, on the 12th of March, 1808. He was appointed to the pastoral charge of Summerhill on the 19th of January, 1818, died on the 24th of January, 1824, and was buried with his friends in the church-yard of KUlyon.
The Rev. John Burke succeeded, and was translated to Athboy on the 13th of October, 1826. On the 1st of January, 1830, he was thence translated to Castlepollard.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 25
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College of Killeen and its Meath dignitary
Killeen · townland · Meath · 1650
The only dignitary from Meath present at the Synod of Jamestown was Rev. Luke Plunket, President of the College of Killeen, who served as principal Chaplain to the army of Leinster.
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bran, who was Procurator to the Vicar-General of Kildare ; the Provincial of the Dominicans, the Connni General of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine, the Procurator of the chapter and clergy of Tuani, and hy thr Treasurer of Ferns, who was Procurator of the College of Galway. The only dignitary from Meatli. <>u that solemn occasion, was the Rev. Luke Plunket, D.D., Pronotary Apostolic, President of the College of Killecu,* and principal Chaplain to the army of Leinster.
A negociatiou was now set on foot to place the country under the Protectorate of the Catholic Duke of Lorraine, who had generously offered aid to restore religion and assist the Royal cause. Six commissioners^ of -whom Dr. Mageoghegan was one, were elected by the Synod to forward this business ; but, owing to a variety of circumstances, and principally to the reluctance of King ( 'harW.s advisers to see foreign Catholic soldiers in Ireland, the mission terminated in failure. The following letter was written on this occasion to Dr. Mageoghegan, by Ivhvard Tyrrell, a friend of the bishop's, from Westmeath ^ : —
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Convent of Mercy Cemetery, Kells
Kells · town · Meath · 1844–1865
The Convent of Mercy was founded in Kells in 1844 through the Drury bequest. Several nuns of the community are buried in the convent cemetery, with their names, ages and years of profession recorded.
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Sister M. Joseph M'Ginn; died on the 13th of January, 1855, aged twenty-eight, in the seventh year of her refigious professsion.
Sister M. Agnes Donnelly ; departed on the 14th of March, 1856, aged twenty-eight, in the fourth year of her religious profession.
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As the companion tells it
As you pass through Kells, the convent cemetery belongs to the Convent of Mercy, founded here in 1844 through the Drury bequest. Two sisters buried there were both just 28. Sister M. Joseph McGinn died on the 13th of January 1855, in her seventh year of religious profession. Sister M. Agnes Donnelly died on the 14th of March 1856, in her fourth year.
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Death and Burial of Fr. Grehan of Clonard at Ballybogan
Ballyboggan · townland · Meath · 1789
Rev. Thaddeus Grehan, who served as parish priest of Clonard for forty-six years, died on 9 August 1789. He was buried in the graveyard of Ballybogan.
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* He rests in the grave-yard of Ballybogan.
214 DR. PLUNKET — VISITATION OF 1789
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Death of Rev. Pat. Sherlock at Randalstown
Randalstown · townland · Meath · 1785
Rev. Patrick Sherlock died at Randalstown between three and four o'clock in the morning, aged twenty-eight, before he had been provided with a living.
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May 13. I consented to Rev. Mr. Herbert's absenting himself from the diocese during an excursion to Flanders. „ „ This morning, between three and four o'clock, died, at Eandalstown, Eev. Pat. Sherlock, at the age of twenty-eight, before he had been provided with a living.
„ 18. This day Christopher Halligan, of the parish of Ardcath, Nicholas Arnold, of the parish of Stamullen, and Walter Drake, of the parish of Kells, received the tonsure, the four minor orders, and subdeaconship. On the 20th they received deaconship ; on the 21st they received priesthood.
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Donore conference held at Dominican Friary in Ballivor parish
Donore · town · Meath · 1790
A clerical conference for the Rathmullian district was held at Donore, noted to be the Dominican Friary situated in the parish of Ballivor, with sermons on the Eucharist and fraternal charity.
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* This \vas the Dominican Friary, situated in the parish of Ballivor.
220 DR. PLUNKET — VISITATION OF 1790.
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Holy well of Tobar-Odran near Moyvore
Moyvore · townland · Westmeath
Within a mile of the village of Moyvore there is a holy well called Tobar-Odran, noted in the text among the parish's antiquities.
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NOTE. — Within a mile of the village of Moyvore there is a holy well called Tobar-Odran.
DEANERY OF MULLINGAR — MOTVORE. 451
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Kilcruttin Old Church Uprooted
Kilcruttin · townland · Offaly · 1798
The old church of Kilcruttin has been uprooted, but a tomb remains there commemorating Rev. Mr. James Ginaghty, who died in 1798 aged 96.
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" Pray for the soul of the Rev. Mr. James Ginaghty (or Cunaghry),
who departed this life Ye 4th of April, 1798, aged 96."
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Old Church of Drumconrath Uprooted
Drumcondra · town · Meath
The old parish church of Drumconrath was demolished and a Protestant temple built in its place. The parish remains dedicated to St. Patrick.
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and Armagh. The old church has been uprooted, and a Protestant temple erected on the site. The parish is still dedicated to St. Patrick.
Drumbride. — An abbey and church are said to have been erected here by St. Bridget. A portion of the old church still remains, situated on a lofty hill, about two miles north of Drumcondra, and the cemetery is still a favourite place of interment with the people of the neighbourhood. A Rev. Mr. Yerdon, from the arch-diocese of Armagh, is interred here.
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Ordinations at Athboy
Athboy · town · Meath · 1683–1685
Ordinations were also recorded at Athboy, County Meath, in 1683 and 1685; the author notes Frayne is in the parish of Athboy and that Tyrrell's sister Teresa had married a gentleman there.
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| I suspect that the ordinations marked "Frayne" and "Athboy" wore the siiinr, lie-cause Frayne is in the parish of Athboy, and the priests whose names were registered might have given the name of the parish for the name of the townland in the parish where Orders were received. Dr. Tynvll had a sister, whose name was Teresa, married to a gentleman in Athboy, whose son was attainted on the 16th of April, 1G91.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DE. TYRRELL. 147
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Rathcore church uprooted and replaced
Rathcore · townland · Meath
The Church of Rathcore, dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, was uprooted and a Protestant edifice erected on its site.
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The Church of Rathcore was dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel, but it has long since been uprooted and a Protestant edifice erected on the site. There is a monument in the church-yard to the memory of Rev. James Grehan :
" Tins stone was erected by The Rev. Thomas Grehan, O.S.F., in
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Robertstown church and the Barnwall tombstone
Robertstown · townland · Meath · 1596–1618
The church at Robertstown was dedicated to St. Bridget and its walls have been torn down; an old tombstone there commemorates Alexander Barnwall who died in 1596, with the monument later renewed by Roger McMahon.
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" Here lyeth the corpse of Alexander Barn wall, sometyms
of Robertstown, who deceased the 7th of November, 1596.
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Ruin and desolation at the old church of Clonfadforan
Clonfad · townland · Westmeath
The old church of Clonfad or Clonfadforan measures fifty-nine feet six inches by sixteen feet two inches, and nothing remains there now but ruin and desolation.
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Clonfad or Clonfadforan. — The old church measures fifty-nine feet six inches by sixteen feet two inches. Nothing but ruin and desolation here.
Kilbride-Pace, or Kilbride-Pilate. — This old church and grave-yard seem to have been designedly ruined by the construction of a public road.
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Ruined church of St. Matthew at Churchtown
Churchtown · townland · Westmeath
In the Kilmacnevan parish, part of the Milltown union, there is an old ruined church at Churchtown dedicated to St. Matthew, with recorded measurements.
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Kilmacnevan is a parish in the barony of Moygoish. In the part of the parish belonging to Milltown there is an old ruined church at Churchtown, which was dedicated to St. Matthew. It measures sixty-six feet six inches by seventeen feet ten indies. There was another old church at Oldtown, pulled down many years ago. A cemetery was there in ancient times. The modern chapels are at Milltown and Emper.
DEANERY OF MUXLINGAR — MILLTOWN. 445
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Ruined church walls at Mitchelstown
Mitchelstown · townland · Meath
The walls of the old church at Mitchelstown have been torn down, apart from a possible portion of the belfry, with the remaining shell measuring fifty-six feet by sixteen.
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Mitcftelstown. — The walls of the old church have been torn down, unless a portion of the belfry. The shell measures fifty-six feet by sixteen.
Innismott. — Here, on this romantic spot, stood the abbey of St. Mocteus. The church was levelled ; all that remains is a solitary wall, and the grave-yard has been latterly more or less discontinued.
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Tomb of Rev. Christopher Keating at Delvin Churchyard
Delvin · town · Westmeath · 1802
The old church of Delvin was uprooted and a Protestant church built on the site, though many Delvin family members who died Catholic lie in the churchyard, including Rev. Christopher Vincent Keating, curate, who died in 1802.
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whose zealous labour for the good of others
rendered him lovely on earth.
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Burial of Rev. Edward O'Brian at Drumcondra Chapel
Drumcondra · town · Meath · 1861
The Rev. Edward O'Brian, pastor of the union, died in July 1861 and was buried in the chapel of Drumcondra.
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Rev. Edward O'Brian, next pastor, was born in the parish of Moynalty, studied in the Irish College of Paris, and officiated as curate in the parishes of Ardbraccan and Kells. He died in July, 1861, and was buried in the chapel of Drumcondra. May he rest in peace. Anicn.
The Rev. Christopher Magrane. present pastor, was born.
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Burial of Rev. Luke M'Glew in Kells
Kells · town · Meath · 1794
The Rev. Luke M'Glew, pastor of Drumconrath, died on 24 August 1794 and was buried in St. John's churchyard in Kells.
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The Rev. Luke M'Glew succeeded. This pastor died, much regretted, on the 24th of August, 1794, and was buried in St. John's church-yard, Kt 11>.
The Rev. Philip Mulligan was appointed pastor on the following day, and was translated to Dunshaughlin on the 3rd of March, 1809. — (See Pastors of Dunxl "";/////».)
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 20
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As you pass through Kells in Meath, you're near St. John's churchyard, where the Reverend Luke M'Glew was buried. He was pastor of Drumconrath and died, much regretted, on the 24th of August 1794. The Reverend Philip Mulligan was appointed to succeed him the very next day.
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Death of Rev. Owen Coffy at Fertullagh
Carrick · townland · Westmeath · 1790
Rev. Owen Coffy, O.P., parish priest of Fertullagh, died at 1 o'clock on 17 July 1790; he is believed to be buried in the churchyard of Carrick.
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* He rests, most probably, in the churchyard of Carrick.
DR. PLUXKET — VISITATION OF 1790. 221
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Ordinations held at Castleblayney
Castleblayney · town · Monaghan · 1675
According to the 1704 Registration List of Clergy, Dr. Tyrrell held ordinations at Castleblayney, County Monaghan in 1675.
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2. In the Registration List of the Clergy of 1704, we find that Dr. Tyrrell held ordinations in 1675 at Castleblayney, County Monaghan; in 1G76, at Concroe and Woodstown, County Monaghan; in 1077, at Concroe; in 1679, at Frayne, County Meath ; in 1682, at Frayne ; in 1683, at Frayne and Athboy ,-f- County Meath ; in 1784, at Frayne and Kilmore ; in 1685, at Frayne and Athboy.
3. With the subsequent life and labours of Dr. Tyrrell, especially during the troubles consequent on the Wil-
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Rev. James M'Ever buried at Gallow
Gallow · townland · Meath · 1787
Rev. James M'Ever, Parish Priest of Summerhill, one of the most zealous and venerated pastors of the diocese, died after a few days' illness in the bowels and was buried in the churchyard of Gallow.
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* Rev. Mr. M'Ever was one of the most zealous and venerated pastors of the diocese in his clay. He rests in the church-yard of Gallow.
202 DR. PLUNKET — VISITATION OF 1788.
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Ruins of church beside Mulhussey castle
Mulhussey · townland · Meath
Near the castle of Mulhussey in the parish of Kilcloon lie the ruins of an old church, measuring twenty-eight feet ten inches by fourteen feet ten inches.
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Mulhussey. — About a perch or two west of the castle of Mulhussey, in the parish of Kilcloon, are the ruins of the church. It measures twenty-eight feet ten inches by fourteen feet ten inches.
Kilglinn. — There was a monastery here, in the present parish of Balfeaghan. — (Vol. i., p. 125.)
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St Cormac's Well at Scarry
Scarry · townland · Offaly
A holy well on the townland of Scarry, on the borders of Frankford, was dedicated to St. Cormac.
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Tii the parish of Dmmcullen, on the townland of Knockbaron, there are also seven holy wells, scattered about the hill of Knockbaron, but there is one principal one, called St. John's Well, at which stations used to be held, which were frequented by great numbers of the people. This well is only a few perches distant from the place where Mass was celebrated in the penal times, and is upwards of 200 feet above the road in any direction you approach it. There is another well on the townland of Scarry, on the borders of Frankford, which was dedicated to St. Corniac.
Pilgrimages to " holy wells " were once a very cherished and a very popular devotion amongst the Catholics of Ireland. In an ancient Life of St. Columbkille, preserved in the Leabhar Breac, it is remarked of him that —
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Illegible stone cross at Robertstown churchyard
Robertstown · townland · Meath
A portion of a stone cross stands at the entrance to the churchyard at Robertstown, but its inscription is now illegible.
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There is a portion of a stone cross at the entrance to the church-yard, the inscription on which is now illegible.
Emlagh* — There was anciently a monastery here, dedicated to St. Beccan, (see vol. i., 136).
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Ordinations at Concroe and Woodstown
Woodstown · townland · Limerick · 1676–1677
Dr. Tyrrell held ordinations at Concroe and Woodstown, County Monaghan, in 1676, and again at Concroe in 1677, according to the Registration List of Clergy.
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2. In the Registration List of the Clergy of 1704, we find that Dr. Tyrrell held ordinations in 1675 at Castleblayney, County Monaghan; in 1G76, at Concroe and Woodstown, County Monaghan; in 1077, at Concroe; in 1679, at Frayne, County Meath ; in 1682, at Frayne ; in 1683, at Frayne and Athboy ,-f- County Meath ; in 1784, at Frayne and Kilmore ; in 1685, at Frayne and Athboy.
3. With the subsequent life and labours of Dr. Tyrrell, especially during the troubles consequent on the Wil-
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan02cogaiala, Chapter 9
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here, Dr. Tyrrell held ordinations in 1676, part of a series he conducted across County Monaghan and County Meath over several years. He returned to Concroe alone in 1677, and the Registration List of the Clergy of 1704 records these events along with later ordinations at Frayne, Athboy, and Kilmore.
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St Cormac's Well near Frankford Brewery
Frankford · townland · Offaly
A holy well called St. Cormac's Well is located north-west of the Brewery of Frankford.
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§ There is a holy well, called St. Cormac's Well, north-west of the Brewery of Frank ford.
|| This was a home for the ; . friars in the l;i
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Rev. James Fleming buried at St. Mary's, Fore
Fore · townland · Westmeath · 1786
Rev. James Fleming, Parish Priest of Fore, died after a short illness and was buried in the churchyard of St. Mary at Fore.
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* He rests in the church-yard of St. Mary, at Fore. f He rests in the cemetery of Trimblestown.
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