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Mullingar Parish Income and Curates, 1800
Mullingar · town · Westmeath · 1800
Dr. Plunket's report to Government states that the parish of Mullingar had an average income of £180, two-thirds of which supported two curates who administered the parish, and it was held in commendam by the Bishop with a Dominican curate assisting.
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"The average income of the parish of Navan is £110, and goes to the support of the bishop and two curates, who assist him in the care of the parish. The average income of the parish of Mullingar is £180, of which sum two- thirds go to the support of two curates employed in the administration of the parish.
* The Memoirs and Correspondence of Viscount Castlereagh, vol. iv., p. 106.
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Advice to lodge at Gormanston during diocesan visitation
Gormanston · town · Meath · 1796
The Hon. and Rev. Jenico Preston writes urging Dr. Plunket, during his diocesan visitation, to go directly to lodge at Gormanston in the Preston family's parish rather than waiting for formal invitation.
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" I hope that in your present visitation of your diocese you were so good as to follow, relative to your Auberge, in our parish, the advice which I took the liberty to give you, and that you went straight to lodge at Gormanston without waiting a formal invitation on the occasion. If not, and that I return, tho' you are a bishop and I only a priest — as I have at times done so with bishops and sovereigns before now, and found good come of it — I shall go to you and preach you a loug sermon, and my text shall be of the pastor who had 100 sheep, of which one strayed in the desert, who left the 99, went to seek for it, and brought it back on his shoulders
" I am, with sincere regard, my good Lord,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 39
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Anthony, 11th Viscount Gormanston, Buried at Stamullen Churchyard
Stamullin · town · Meath · 1786
Anthony, the 11th Viscount Gormanston, died in London on 15 December 1786 and was interred in the churchyard of Stamullen, as noted in a footnote referencing Archdall's Lodge.
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t This was Anthony, the llth Viscount, who died in London, on the 15th of December, 1786, and was interred in the churchyard of Stamullen. See Archdall's Lodge, vol. iii., p. 85.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET. 99
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 27
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Bishop Plunket visits Dr. Cruise at Ballymahon
Ballymahon · town · Longford · 1810
During his 1810 visitation, Bishop Plunket travelled to visit Dr. Cruise, bishop of Ardagh, at Ballymahon.
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„ 21. I went to visit Dr. Cruise at Ballymahon. „ 22. I spent this day at Irishtown with Mr. and Mrs.
James Banon.
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Burial of Rev. Edward M'Cormick at Athlumney
Athlumney · townland · Meath · 1792
Rev. Edward M'Cormick, parish priest of Castletown Delvin, died at seven o'clock in the morning in November 1792 and was buried in the churchyard of Athlumney.
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* He sleeps in the churchyard of Athlumney.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET. 261
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 47
As the companion tells it
Close to Athlumney, Rev. Edward M'Cormick was laid to rest in the churchyard in November 1792. He was parish priest of Castletown Delvin, and he died at seven o'clock in the morning.
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Cantwell's Charitable Donation to the Convent of Trim
Trim · town · Meath
Dr. Cantwell was noted for his princely charity, giving £140 to the Convent of Trim among other diocesan charities.
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* He gave £140 to the Convent of Trim, and acted in a similar spirit towards all the diocesan charities.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH. — DR. CANTWELL. 527
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 93
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As you pass through Trim in Meath, this was where Dr. Cantwell directed his princely charity. He gave £140 to the Convent of Trim, among other donations across the diocese.
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Carmelite Convent at Moate, Westmeath
Moate · town · Westmeath · 1800
Dr. Plunket's report identifies a Carmelite convent at Moate in Westmeath as the fourth religious house in the diocese, though it had only a single Regular attached to it by 1800.
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" Of the 67 pastors of the diocese of Meath, 6 are Regulars ; and of these 6, 3 are Dominicans and 3 Franciscans. Of the 38 curates of the diocese of Meath, 25 are Seculars and 13 are Regulars ; of the Regulars, 8 are Franciscans and 5 Dominicans. In the diocese of Meath there are 4 convents, or religious houses ; one of Dominicans, at Donore, in the county of Meath, consisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls ; 2 of Franciscans, one at Courtown, in the county of Meath, con- •gisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls, and another at Multifarnam, in Westmeath, consisting also of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls. The fourth is a Carmelite convent at Moat, in Westmeath, in which there is but one Regular. There are, moreover, 5 other Regulars in the diocese of Meath, 3 of whom are Dominicans and 2 Franciscans, attached to no particular convent, living with their friends, serving as chaplains, or occasionally assisting the parochial clergy.
"PATRICK JOSEPH PLUNKET,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 43
As the companion tells it
Coming up through Moate in Westmeath. Around 1800, Dr. Patrick Joseph Plunket reported on the diocese of Meath and counted four religious houses in it. The fourth was a Carmelite convent here at Moate, but by then it had just one Regular attached to it. The other three houses were in better shape. Donore had three Dominicans, and the Franciscans had three each at Courtown and Multifarnham, all caring for souls. Plunket's report also noted five more Regulars in the diocese who were attached to no particular convent, living with their friends, serving as chaplains, or occasionally assisting the parochial clergy.
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Death of Rev. Christopher Linnon of Kilberry
Kilberry · townland · Meath · 1797
Rev. Christopher Linnon, O.M. and parish priest of Kilberry, died of consumption in April 1797 after a long illness, and was succeeded by Rev. John Fay soon after.
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inanstoAvn, and from thence to Harbourstown. „ 9. This evening, at eight o'clock, died Kev. Christopher Linnon, O.M., and P.P. of Kilberry, of a consumption, under which he had lingered a long time.
„ 20. This day I collated Eev. John Fay to the parish of Kilberry, in the room of Eev. Christopher Linnon, deceased.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 50
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Death of Rev. Thomas Fagan, P.P. of Dunshaughlin
Crickstown · townland · Meath · 1809
Rev. Thomas Fagan, parish priest of Dunshaughlin, died on 6 February 1809. He was buried in the churchyard of Crickstown.
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Feb. 6. This day died Eev. Thomas Fagan,* P.P. of Dun-
shaughlin. „ 21.1 appointed Thomas Kelsh to the place in the College
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Death of Rev. Thomas Stafford, P.P. of Taghmon
Taghmon · townland · Westmeath · 1809
Rev. Thomas Stafford, parish priest of Taghmon, died on 16 October 1809; Rev. Martin Hart was appointed his successor the following day.
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„ „ Here ended my thirtieth visitation. Oct. 16. This day Rev. Thomas Stafford, P.P., Taghmon, departed this life.
„ 17. I appointed Rev. Martin Hart to succeed him.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 64
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Dominican Convent at Donore, County Meath
Donore · town · Meath · 1800
In his 1800 survey of the diocese, Dr. Plunket records a Dominican convent at Donore, County Meath, consisting of three regulars who had the care of souls.
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" Of the 67 pastors of the diocese of Meath, 6 are Regulars ; and of these 6, 3 are Dominicans and 3 Franciscans. Of the 38 curates of the diocese of Meath, 25 are Seculars and 13 are Regulars ; of the Regulars, 8 are Franciscans and 5 Dominicans. In the diocese of Meath there are 4 convents, or religious houses ; one of Dominicans, at Donore, in the county of Meath, consisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls ; 2 of Franciscans, one at Courtown, in the county of Meath, con- •gisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls, and another at Multifarnam, in Westmeath, consisting also of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls. The fourth is a Carmelite convent at Moat, in Westmeath, in which there is but one Regular. There are, moreover, 5 other Regulars in the diocese of Meath, 3 of whom are Dominicans and 2 Franciscans, attached to no particular convent, living with their friends, serving as chaplains, or occasionally assisting the parochial clergy.
"PATRICK JOSEPH PLUNKET,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 43
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Dr. Plunket's Residence at Navan
Navan · town · Meath · 1800
Anne Stoney's letter from North-street mentions that Rev. Mr. Kearney could not accommodate Dr. Plunket at Navan on his next visitation, so she offered her own house as a substitute lodging for the bishop.
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" As my friend, Rev. Mr. Kearney, cannot, on your next visitation, accommodate you as he would wish, I shall consider it as a favour if your Lordship, at that time, will do me the pleasure to make my house your own.
" I have the honour to be,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 43
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Coming up through Navan. Back around 1800, Anne Stoney wrote to the bishop, Dr. Plunket, from North Street here. His usual host, the Reverend Mr. Kearney, couldn't take him on his next visitation, so she offered her own house instead, writing, "make my house your own."
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Franciscan Convent at Courtown, County Meath
Courtown · sub-townland · Meath · 1800
Dr. Plunket's 1800 diocesan report notes a Franciscan convent at Courtown, County Meath, with three regulars engaged in the care of souls, as part of the four religious houses then existing in the diocese of Meath.
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" Of the 67 pastors of the diocese of Meath, 6 are Regulars ; and of these 6, 3 are Dominicans and 3 Franciscans. Of the 38 curates of the diocese of Meath, 25 are Seculars and 13 are Regulars ; of the Regulars, 8 are Franciscans and 5 Dominicans. In the diocese of Meath there are 4 convents, or religious houses ; one of Dominicans, at Donore, in the county of Meath, consisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls ; 2 of Franciscans, one at Courtown, in the county of Meath, con- •gisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls, and another at Multifarnam, in Westmeath, consisting also of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls. The fourth is a Carmelite convent at Moat, in Westmeath, in which there is but one Regular. There are, moreover, 5 other Regulars in the diocese of Meath, 3 of whom are Dominicans and 2 Franciscans, attached to no particular convent, living with their friends, serving as chaplains, or occasionally assisting the parochial clergy.
"PATRICK JOSEPH PLUNKET,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 43
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Franciscan Convent at Multyfarnham, Westmeath
Fearbranagh or Multyfarnham · townland · Westmeath · 1800
The 1800 diocesan survey lists a Franciscan convent at Multyfarnham in Westmeath, consisting of three regulars responsible for the care of souls, one of only four religious houses remaining in the diocese.
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" Of the 67 pastors of the diocese of Meath, 6 are Regulars ; and of these 6, 3 are Dominicans and 3 Franciscans. Of the 38 curates of the diocese of Meath, 25 are Seculars and 13 are Regulars ; of the Regulars, 8 are Franciscans and 5 Dominicans. In the diocese of Meath there are 4 convents, or religious houses ; one of Dominicans, at Donore, in the county of Meath, consisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls ; 2 of Franciscans, one at Courtown, in the county of Meath, con- •gisting of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls, and another at Multifarnam, in Westmeath, consisting also of 3 Regulars, who have the care of souls. The fourth is a Carmelite convent at Moat, in Westmeath, in which there is but one Regular. There are, moreover, 5 other Regulars in the diocese of Meath, 3 of whom are Dominicans and 2 Franciscans, attached to no particular convent, living with their friends, serving as chaplains, or occasionally assisting the parochial clergy.
"PATRICK JOSEPH PLUNKET,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 43
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Letter from Temora Mansion, Frankford Parish
Temora · townland · Offaly · 1794
Awly Magawly wrote from the family mansion of Temora in the parish of Frankford, King's County, congratulating Bishop Plunket and describing the nomination of Rev. Mr. O'Leary to a burse at Louvain by Colonel Browne, based on Abbe Tyrell's Will.
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" Permit me to present you with Mrs. Magawly's and my sincere congratulations on the good health you have enjoyed during a long and laborious visitation, and on the tranquillity your country is restored to, notwithstanding the gloomy aspect it lately bore. With pleasure I embrace the opportunity of
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET. 199
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 37
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Navan Convent of Mercy founded 1853 from Kells
Navan · town · Meath · 1853–1868
The Convent of Mercy in Navan, under the patronage of St. Joseph, was founded in 1853 with three sisters sent from Kells. Its first superioress, Mrs Atkinson, later went on to found the Strabane convent in 1868.
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Navan. This Convent of our Lady of Mercy, under the patron-
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As the companion tells it
In Navan, there is a Convent of Mercy under the patronage of St. Joseph. It was founded in 1853 with three sisters sent from Kells. The first superioress, Mrs Atkinson, later went on to found the Strabane convent in 1868.
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New Chapel of Dowdesdown Praised at Castletown-Kilpatrick
Dowdstown · townland · Meath · 1806
At Castletown-Kilpatrick, the bishop complimented those who contributed to the new chapel of Dowdesdown, though he condemned the placement of the gallery opposite the altar.
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„ 15. Castletown-Kilpatrick, 58. — Compliments on the new chapel of Dowdesdown ; honourable mention made of those who contributed to it ; the gallery opposite the altar condemned.
16. Conference.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 60
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New Chapel Praised at Trim
Trim · town · Meath · 1811
During his 1811 visitation to Trim, the bishop offered compliments on the erection of the new chapel there.
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Sept. 1. Trim (Rev. J. Clarke, V.F.), 224. — Compliments on the erection of the new chapel.
„ 2. Conference. Sermon by Rev. Mr. O'Neill.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 66
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Nuns of the Convent of Mercy buried at Navan
Navan · town · Meath · 1858–1862
Two sisters of the Navan Convent of Mercy, Sister Mary Joseph (Miss Morgan) and Sister Mary Angela (Miss Milliard), died in 1858 and 1862 respectively and were buried in the convent cemetery.
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The present worthy superioress is Mrs. Rogers, called in religion Sister Mary John. In the cemetery of the convent repose two of the sisterhood, viz. : — Miss Morgan, called in religion Sister Mary Joseph, who departed this life on the 13th of October, 1858 ; and Miss Milliard, called in religion Sister Mary Angela, who departed on the 10th of September, 1862. There are nineteen nuns at present in the community, visiting the sick, instructing the children of the poor, and spending themselves in the service of God.
St. Marys, Drogheda.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 136
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Navan in Meath, the Convent of Mercy here holds the graves of two sisters of the order. Sister Mary Joseph, Miss Morgan, died on the 13th of October 1858, and Sister Mary Angela, Miss Milliard, died on the 10th of September 1862. Both were laid to rest in the convent cemetery. At the time, nineteen nuns formed the community, visiting the sick and instructing the children of the poor.
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Ruined friary of Farrene-Manach near Ballyloughloe
Ballyloughloe · parish · Westmeath · 1605
An inquisition taken in 1605 (3rd year of King James) found that this friary, situated near Ballyloughloe in the barony of Clonlonan, was by then in ruins, though it had once held a cartron of arable land with tithes and other appurtenances.
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An inquisition taken 28th August, 3rd King James, finds that this friary, situated near Bally lough loe, in the barony of Clonlonan, and then in ruins, was seized of a cartron of arable land, with the tithes and other appur-
* Lanigan, vol. iii., pp. 171, 173, 174 ; Martyrology oj Tallaght.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 107
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Ruined nunnery walls at Farrenemacheiglese
Ballyloughloe · parish · Westmeath · 1605
A 1605 inquisition found the walls of a nunnery at Farrenemacheiglese, by then in ruin, which had been endowed with a cartron of arable land and tithes adjacent to Ballyloughloe in the barony of Clonlonan.
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An inquisition taken 28th of August, 3rd King James finds that there were here the walls of a nunnery, at that time in ruin, and that the said nunnery was endowed with a cartron of arable land, and all the tithes thereof, with those adjacent to the same and to Bally loghloe, in barony of Clonlonan. — (Archdall, from Chief Jiemeinb.)
In Pat. 10, James I. we find the following grant (inter alia) to Francis Blundell, Esq., clerk of the commissioner for defective titles : —
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 107
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Sudden Death of Rev. William Halligan at Delvin
Delvin · town · Westmeath · 1851
The Rev. William Halligan, parish priest of Delvin, died suddenly of disease of the heart on 11 December 1851. His funeral office was attended by forty of the surrounding clergy two days later.
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lady-boarders in that establishment. Dec. 11. Died suddenly on this evening of disease of the heart,
the Rev. William Halligan, P.P. of Delvin. On
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 88
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Consecration of Cemetery at Boher
Boher · townland · Cork · 1848
Dr. Cantwell consecrated the cemetery of Boher on 9 July 1848 during his visitation activities that year.
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During the summer of this year Dr. Cantwell held visitations in the parishes of Kinnegad, Midin, Thoraastown, Frankford, Castletown-Kilpatrick, Rosnaree, Duleek, Drogheda, Milltown, Clara, Rahan, Kilbeggari, Ballymore, Dysart, Mullingar,Castletown-Geoghegan, Tullamore, Multifarnam ; and confirmed, in all, 8,334. On the 28th of May, he consecrated the new burial ground of Clonard ; on the 24th of June he held a reception in the Loretto Convent of Navan ; and on the 9th of July he consecrated the cemetery of Boher. He assisted at the examinations in the Seminary and Loretto Convent on the 20th and 21st of July; and attended the Diocesan Conferences in the months of May, July, and September.
Visitation of 1849.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 87
As the companion tells it
Close to Boher, Dr. Cantwell consecrated the cemetery here on the 9th of July 1848. It was part of a busy summer for him. He held visitations across parishes from Kinnegad to Multifarnam and confirmed 8,334 people in all. That same season he consecrated a new burial ground at Clonard in May and attended a reception at the Loretto Convent of Navan in June.
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Consecration of New Burial Ground at Clonard
Clonard · town · Meath · 1848
On 28 May 1848 Dr. Cantwell consecrated the new burial ground of Clonard.
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During the summer of this year Dr. Cantwell held visitations in the parishes of Kinnegad, Midin, Thoraastown, Frankford, Castletown-Kilpatrick, Rosnaree, Duleek, Drogheda, Milltown, Clara, Rahan, Kilbeggari, Ballymore, Dysart, Mullingar,Castletown-Geoghegan, Tullamore, Multifarnam ; and confirmed, in all, 8,334. On the 28th of May, he consecrated the new burial ground of Clonard ; on the 24th of June he held a reception in the Loretto Convent of Navan ; and on the 9th of July he consecrated the cemetery of Boher. He assisted at the examinations in the Seminary and Loretto Convent on the 20th and 21st of July; and attended the Diocesan Conferences in the months of May, July, and September.
Visitation of 1849.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 87
As the companion tells it
Coming through Clonard in Meath. On the 28th of May 1848, Dr. Cantwell consecrated the new burial ground here. It was part of a busy summer for him that year, during which he held visitations across many parishes of the diocese and confirmed 8334 people. He also consecrated the cemetery of Boher on the 9th of July, and attended diocesan conferences in May, July, and September.
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Rev. Mathew Kelsh buried in the churchyard of Kilbarry
Kilbarry · townland · Cork · 1867
The Rev. Mathew Kelsh, parish priest of Kilbarry, died on 23 December 1867 at a patriarchal age and was buried in the churchyard of Kilbarry, County Meath.
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The Rev. Mathew Kelsh, P.P. of Kilbarry, at a patriarchal age, buried in the churchyard of Kilbarry, County Meath. He died on the 23rd of December, 1867.
Ihe Rev. Thomas Birmingham, P.P. of Turin, Westmeath, died on the 12th September, 1868.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 138
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William O'Brian Poet of Ros-na-Riogh near Slane
Ros na Rí · street · Meath · 1760
William O'Brian, of Ros-na-Riogh near Slane, composed many Irish-language songs around 1760, contributing to the local tradition of vernacular poetry in the area.
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1760. William O'Brian, of Ros-na-Riogh, near Slane, composed many songs in Irish about this year.
Patrick O'Brien, of Newgrange, near Slane, lived in 1790, and was the author of several good Irish poems.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 132
As the companion tells it
Along here is Ros na Rí, where William O'Brian lived around 1760. He composed many songs in Irish, part of a local tradition of vernacular poetry in the area near Slane.
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Death and Burial of Rev. John Kelly at Monknewtown
Monknewtown · townland · Meath · 1791
Rev. John Kelly, parish priest of the union of Ardmulchan, Painstown, etc., died of a paralytic stroke after a few days' illness. He was buried in the churchyard of Monknewtown.
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* He rests in the churchyard of Monknewtown.
250 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 46
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here lies the churchyard where Reverend John Kelly was buried in 1791. He was the parish priest of the union of Ardmulchan, Painstown and neighbouring parishes. He died after a few days' illness from a paralytic stroke, and as the record says, "He rests in the churchyard of Monknewtown."
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Death of Rev. James Ferrall of Kilskeer
Kilskeer · townland · Meath · 1797
Rev. James Ferrall, parish priest of Kilskeer, died of a fever after only a few days' illness in July 1797.
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„ 8. This morning, after a few days' illness, died Rev. James Ferrall, P.P. of Kilskeer, of a fever.
„ 9. This day I resumed my visitation.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 50
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Death of Rev. John Rickard, P.P. of Kildalkey
Kildalkey · town · Meath · 1814
Rev. John Rickard, parish priest of Kildalkey, died after a long illness, and was replaced by Rev. James Rickard as recorded in the 1814 visitation diary.
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Feb. 16. Patrick O'Reilly, Esq., of Ballybeg, was married today to Miss Mary Blundell, of Flaxmill Lodge, Navan. Mar. 3. To-day died Rev. John Rickard, P.P. of Kildalkey,
after a long illness.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 69
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Death of Rev. Laurence Grehan, P.P. of Rathmolyon
Rathmolyon · town · Meath · 1836
Rev. Laurence Grehan, P.P. of Rathmullian (Rathmolyon), died on a Wednesday at ten o'clock, and his remains were interred on 2 January 1836.
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Jan. 2. On this day the remains of Rev. Laurence Grehan, P.P. of Rathmullian, were interred. He departed this life on Wednesday last, at ten o'clock.
„ 26. I assisted at the general meeting of the prelates of Ireland, in Dublin, at which all were present unless Drs. M'Mahon, M'Gettigan, and French. Feb. 4. I this day received in the Convent of Killina, Rahin, Sister Mary Joseph Mullally.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 85
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Fr. Thomas Clarke buried at Ballyboggan graveyard
Ballyboggan · townland · Meath · 1795
A footnote records that the deceased priest of Slane, Rev. Thomas Clarke, was interred in the graveyard of Ballyboggan following his sudden death from apoplexy.
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He rests in the graveyard of Ballybo^an.
270 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DK. PLUNKET.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 48
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Funeral of Mr. O'Ferrall at Stamullen
Stamullin · town · Meath · 1818
Bishop Plunket attended the funeral of Mr. O'Ferrall at Stamullen in February 1818, before returning to Drogheda to stay with Rev. Mr. Callan.
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„ 28. I attended the funeral of Mr. OTerrall, at Stamullen,
and returned to Drogheda, to Rev. Mr. Callan's. Mar. 3. I visited Lord Fingall, Lord Dunsany, and Mrs.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 73
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Stones quarried for stile at Monkstown church
Monkstown · townland · Cork
A correction is given regarding the church of Monkstown: rather than the walls being torn down to build a stile, stones were specially quarried for that purpose.
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* I stated incorrectly in vol. ii., p. 241, that some of the walls of the church of Monkstown were torn down to construct a stile or entrance. It appears there were stones specially quarried for that laudable purpose.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET. 383
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 64
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Sudden Death of Rev. John Reilly, P.P. of Kilmessan
Kilmessan · town · Meath · 1832
Rev. John Reilly, Parish Priest of Kilmessan, died suddenly, prompting Bishop Cantwell to appoint Rev. Mr. Dunne as his successor shortly after.
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„ 24. Died suddenly Rev. John Reilly, P.P. of Kilmessan. Mar. 18. I appointed Rev. Mr. Dunne, P.P. of Kilmessan. May 6. Moynalvey (Rev. Mr. Magann, Administrator), 109
confirmed. „ 29. Anniversary for Rev. Mr. M'Cormack, P.P. and V.G.,
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Death of Rev. L. Dempsey, Curate of Trim
Trim · town · Meath · 1813
Rev. L. Dempsey, curate of Trim, died during the period covered by the 1813 visitation diary of Dr. Plunket.
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,, 23. Rev. L. Dempsey, curate of Trim, departed this life. May 9. Navan, 172 confirmed. — Sermon, on the abuses of the
parish.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 68
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Trim, this is the town where Rev. L. Dempsey served as curate. He died in 1813, noted in Dr. Plunket's visitation diary on May 9.
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Death of Rev. Michael Callan, P.P. of St. Mary's, Drogheda
Drogheda · town · Louth · 1837
Rev. Michael Callan, Parish Priest of St. Mary's parish in Drogheda, died on the last day of March 1837.
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„ 7. To-day died Rev. Mr. Carbery. „ 31. Died this day Rev. Michael Callan, P.P. of St. Mary's,
Drogheda.
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As the companion tells it
As you pass through Drogheda, this is where Rev. Michael Callan served as parish priest of St. Mary's. He died here on the last day of March 1837.
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Death of Rev. Patrick Harte of Rathmolyon
Rathmolyon · town · Meath · 1797
Rev. Patrick Harte, O.P. and parish priest of Rathmolyon, died in October 1797, and was succeeded in the parish by Rev. Laurence Grehan.
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„ „ To-day died Rev. Patrick Harte, O.P., and P.P. of Rathmullen —
„ 21. I appointed Rev. Laurence Grehan P.P. in his room.
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Death of Very Rev. Dr. Clarke, P.P. of Trim
Trim · town · Meath · 1837
The Very Rev. Dr. Clarke, Parish Priest of Trim, died and was interred two days later in the chapel of Trim.
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Jan. 3. The very Rev. Dr. Clarke, P.P. of Trim, died this day, and was interred on the 5th in the chapel of Trim.
„ 8. The Rev. Mr. Masterson, P.P. of Fore, died on this day.
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As the companion tells it
As you pass through Trim, in Meath, this is the town where the Very Rev. Dr. Clarke, Parish Priest of Trim, died on January 3, 1837. He was buried two days later, on the 5th, in the chapel of Trim.
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Nuns buried in the cemetery at St Joseph's Convent, Tullamore
Tullamore · town · Offaly · 1843–1859
Several Sisters of Mercy who died between 1843 and 1859, including Rev. Mother Mary Teresa Purcell, are buried in the cemetery of St. Joseph's Convent, Tullamore. Their names and dates of death are recorded as a memorial roll.
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The following nuns rest in the cemetery of St. Joseph's Convent, Tullamore : —
Sister Mary Josephine Greene, departed] on the llth of September, 1843.
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Rev. Mr. M'Laughlin Interred in Mullingar Cathedral
Mullingar · town · Westmeath · 1838
Following his death, the remains of Rev. Mr. M'Laughlin were interred in the north transept of the cathedral of Mullingar.
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„ 26. On this evening, at six o'clock, of malignant fever, the Rev. Richard Magane, P.P. of KUdalkey, departed this life.
Dec. 17. I this day professed Miss Murphy in the Loretto Convent, Navan.
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Rev. Mr. O'Donoghoe Dies in Liverpool
Rathmolyon · town · Meath · 1836
Rev. Mr. O'Donoghoe, P.P. of Rathmolyon, died in Liverpool, marking the end of his tenure as pastor after his earlier appointment there in 1836.
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Duignan, and Miss Keena. „ 20. Midin, 377. „ 27. Tubber, 194. Oct. 9. Died, in Liverpool, Rev. Mr. O'Donoghoe, P.P. of
Kathmolyon. Nov. 8. Died Rev. Mr. Fagan, curate of Dunboyne.
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Sisters of Mercy buried in the convent cemetery at Kells
Kells · town · Meath · 1855–1870
Several nuns of the Convent of Mercy, Kells, died between 1855 and 1870 at young ages and are buried in what is described as the convent's beautiful cemetery.
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In the beautiful cemetery of the convent repose the following sisters : —
Sister Mary Joseph M'Ginn died the 13th of January, 1855, in the seventh year of her religious profession, aged 28.
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As the companion tells it
As you pass through Kells, the convent cemetery holds the graves of the Sisters of Mercy. Sister Mary Joseph M'Ginn died on the 13th of January 1855, in the seventh year of her religious profession, aged 28.
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Burial at Kilberry Churchyard
Kilberry · townland · Meath
A footnote records that a named individual rests in the churchyard of Kilberry, marking it as a burial site connected to the diocesan clergy of the period.
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* He rests in the churchyard of Kilberry.
t Baron Hussey had no right whatever to present. — See note on advowsons, vol. ii. Diotese of Meath.
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Death of Rev. Mr. Donoghoe, P.P. of Mount Nugent
Mount Nugent · townland · Cavan · 1840
Rev. Mr. Donoghoe, Parish Priest of Mount Nugent, died on 27 October 1840.
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On the 27th of October died Rev. Mr. Donoghoe, P.P. of Mount Nugent.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. CANTWELL. 483
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