DONAGHMORE CHURCHYARD NAVAN CO. MEATH
MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS
Recorded by Noel E. French
July 1987
By tradition St. Patrick founded a church here and put it in charge of St. Cassan. The original church has disappeared and on its site was erected in the twelfth or thirteenth century a parish church the western end and belfry of which still stands.
A round tower, also a legacy from the monastery here stands in the graveyard. It stands 110 feet high and measures 66 feet in girth at the base. Above the door is a sculpture of the Crucifixion. Petrie ascribes the round tower to the tenth century. A gravestone of that period also exists in the graveyard inscribed with a cross.
At Donaghmore the coffin was carried around the graveyard three times as a mark of respect or honour to the Holy Trinity. A path still runs around the inside of the graveyard.
A local committee have cleaned and tidied up this graveyard and it is truly a credit to their work.
They have also erected a slab in remembrance of the 1798 rebellion. Tradition has it that one of the croppies was buried here late at night after having died of injuries occasioned on the Hill of Tara. The inscriptions reads “1798 This monument commemorates all those who fell at the battle of Tara and buried here. Liberty – Justice – Equality.
Erected by the local community August 1984. A dhia Saor Eire”.
For more information on Donaghmore see “Navan By the Boyne” by Noel E. French.
MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS
ANTHONY – IHS Here lieth ye body of James Anthony who departed Febrary the 1st 1776 aged 74 years. Also his wife Catherine Anthony who departed November ye 7th 1772 aged 99 years. Erected by their son Richard.
ANTHONY – IHS Erected by John Anthony 1776.
ASBOROUGH – See Gibney Patrick.
BARRY – See O’Connor George.
BLAKE – In loving memory of Mrs Rose Blake died 25th August 1939. Also her daughter Julia died 23rd Nov 1972 R. I. P. (Metal cross).
BOLAND – In loving memory of John Boland, Oldtown, Navan died 22nd June 1960, his wife Ellen died 15th May 1981 RIP. Erected by his wife and family (Stone mason F. Rennicks Flowerhill).
BOLAND – Pray for Patrick Boland died December 6 1960. Mary Boland died September 7 1969 R. I. P. (Metal cross)
BOYLE – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Anne and Thomas Boyle late of 13 Acadamey St, Navan and their children Tommy, Alice and baby John. Mary E. (Winnie) Boyle died 17th October 1978 R. I. P. Jesus Mercy.
BRADY – In memory of George L. Brady, Scaremanus, Navan who died 1st Nov 1882. Also his daughter Georgina and his wife Ellen who died 4th March 1936.
BRADY – See Lowe John.
See Mc Kenna Michael.
BRANNON – See Lynch John.
BRIEN – In loving memory of James Brien died 18th May 1941. His son Christopher died 17th Oct 1962 aged 50 years. Michael Mildon died 4th May 1985 aged 63 years.
R. I. P.
BRIEN – IHS Erected by Michael Brien, Kansas City, USA in loving memory of his father Michael Brien who died 13th Dec 1861., His brother Thomas died 5th Oct 1861. His sister Mary died 1st Oct 1866. His brother John 29th July 1874. His brother Patrick died 23rd Nov 1885. And his mother Catherine Brien who died 14 July 1897. His sister Margaret died 8th Feb 1867.
BRITT – See Keoughan Thomas.
BROWN – Erected by Mary Brown memory of her Alexander Brown died Janry 20th 1883 aged 88 years.
BURN – IHS Here lyeth the body of Daniel Burn, Navan who departed this life the 22nd of January 1738 aged 79 years. As also the body of Rose Burn alias Cappoge who departed this life the 8th day of November 1737 aged 68 years. Erected by Henry Byrne (modern addition) James Mc Goona son of James died June 27th 1929 aged 51 years.
BYRNE – Erected by Jane Byrne of Navan in memory of her mother Mary Byrne who died the 23rd March 1859 aged 45 years. Also her brother James who died 3rd April 1866 aged 27 years. Also her father Stephan who died the 2nd May 1868 aged 60 years. Also the above Jane Byrne who died 23rd Oct 1899 aged 55 years. (Gravestones has fallen flat on the ground and a piece broken off).
BYRN – IHS Here lyeth the bodys of Owne and Rose Byrn. Also the body of James Byrn their son who departed this life August ye 16th 1780 aged 22 years.
BYRNE – Erected by Patrick Byrne of Slane in memory of his son Patk Byrne who departed this life the 17th June 1799 aged 20 years.
BYRNE – See Burn Daniel.
CAHILL – IS/7267 Shoeing Smith J. Cahill Royal Army Service Corps 27th October 1917 aged 52.
CALLAGHAN – This stone was erected by Mr George Callaghan of Navan in memory of his mother Margaret Callaghan alias Mathewes who departed this life October the 9th 1796 aged 67 years.
CAPPOCK – IHS Here lieth the body of Jane Cappock alias Makan, wife of Michael Cappock who departed this life January 1st 1741 aged 33 years. And also the body of Michael Cappock who departed this life January 14th 1768 aged 67 years. This stone was erected by their son John Cappock. (This stone faces west).
CAPPOCK – IHS Here lieth the body of Mary Cappock alias Gray who departed this life March ye 3rd 1772 aged 36 years. (Faces west).
CAPPOCK – See Keapock.
CAPPOGE – See Burn Daniel.
CAROLAN – In loving memory of our parents Christopher Carolan, Batterstown, Navan died 8th Dec 1923. Also his wife Mary died 4th Sept 1927 and their son Christopher died 9th Dec 1969. R. I. P.
CAROLAN – IHS This token of affection and ….. is placed here by Edward Carolan of Navan as a tribute due to the memory of his beloved wife Mary Carolan otherwise Turner who departed this life 28th of Oct 1816 aged 38 years. May she rest in peace.
CARROLL – Erected by Brian Carroll in loving memory of Christopher Carroll who died 15th September 1967 R. I. P. (Metal cross).
CAVANAGH – See Stapleton James
CLARKE – See Feeley William.
See Matthews Charlie.
See Ward Bryan.
CLAYTON – Erected by a sorrowing husband in memory of his beloved wife Agnes Clayton born April 23rd 1848 died April 22nd 1880.
COLLINS – In memory of the Collins family. Also Ellen Young R. I. P. (Modern).
CONAWAY – This stone is erected by Francis Conaway in memory his father Patrick who died December the 28th 1783 aged 76 years. Also his mother Elenor Meighan who departed this life Febry 25th 1763 aged 54 years. Here also lyeth the body of Augustin Conway who departed this life the 15th of July1794 aged 32 years. Here also lyeth the body of Michael Conway son to the above Francis Conway who departed this life the 27th of February 1799 aged 27 years and also his beloved wife Mary who died the 6th Janu’y 1818 aged 64 years. R.I.P.
CONLON – Erected by Andrew Conlon in memory of his son Peter Conlon died 10th February 1886 aged 32 years. Also his son Andrew who died young.
CONWAY – IHS Erected by Michael Conway in memory of his father and mother, Patrick and Mary Conway. And of his beloved wife Bridget Conway who died on the 10th of April 1871 aged 51 years. Also his uncles, John and Richard Conway. Patrick Conway son of Michael Conway died 6th March 1931. Also his beloved wife Catherine Conway died 14th Dec 1963. Also their daughter Bridget died 5th Jan 1983 aged 75 years. R. I. P.
CONWAY – See Conaway.
CONNELLY – Erected to the memory of Mich’l Connelly who departed this life in the year of Our Lord 1810 in the 42nd year of his age.
CONNELLY – IHS This stone was erected by Patt Connelly for his father Edmond and his post. (Circa 1750).
CROSBY – In memory of Owen and Mary Crosby, Flowerhill, also sons, daughter and grandchildren R. I. P. (Modern).
DALY – This stone was erected by Chris Daly in memory of his father James Daly who departed this life 18th March 1807 aged 60 years. Also his mother Rose Daly alias Ludlow who departed the 10th of Feb 179 (0? 6?) aged 36 years. Also his three sisters Mary, Anne and Catherine. Also his brother Peter Daly who departed the 27th of April 18(13) aged 4 (3? 5?) years. Also his wife Bridget Daly who departed the 24th of (Feb) ….. aged 59 years. (Grave slab).
DAVIS – IHS Erected by William and Margaret Davis in memory of their beloved children William who died Sept 15th 1855 aged 7 years. Mary Catherine who died July 29th 1961 aged 4 years. John Joseph who died August 21st 1861 aged 21 years. The above William Davis died on the 21st of Sept aged 67 years. Margaret Davis died 6th Oct 1884 aged 66.
DOOGAN – See Farrelly Anne.
DOONAN – See Reed Simon.
DOUGHERTY – This stone was erected by Denis Dougherty in memory of his wife Margaret Dougherty alias Lynch who departed this life March ye (7?)th 17(5) 7 for them and their posterity.
DOWD – Erected in loving memory of Conor Dowd who died 19th Dec 1894. Also his wife Catherine Dowd who died 22nd March 1909. Their son Thomas died 9th November 1925 aged 47 years. R.I.P.
DOWD – In loving memory of Owwen Dowd, Railway St., Navan died 26th Nov. 1902.. His wife Ellen died 9th Feb 1925. Their sons, James died 3rd April 1925. Denis died 14th Feb 1947. Michael died 7th Aug 1947. Henry died 18th May 1957. Their daughters Kathleen . . . Mollie died 9th Jan 1938. Ellen died 1st Sept 1972. Their parents and relatives. Ar dheis de go go raibh said.
DOWDALL – In loving memory of Catherine Dowdall died 9th Oct 1924.
William Dowdall died 9th Nov 1935.
Philip Dowdall died 9th Nov 1957. R. I. P.
DOWDALL – Farrelly May.
DUFFEY – IHS. Erected by Henery Duffey in memory of his father Patrick Duffey who departed this life the 11th March 1796 aged 40 years. Also his mother Madge Duffey who departed this life the 22nd May 1811 aged 48 years. Also his brother Thomas Duffey who departed this life in the year 1800 aged 19 years. Also the above Henry Duffy who departed this life 29th June 1832 aged 48 years.
DUNGAN – Here lyeth ye body of James Dungan who departed this life the 21st day of March 1747 aged 63 years.
DUNGAN – See Plunkett Anthony.
EDGEWORTH – See Fitzherbert.
EVERARD – In loving memory of Patrick Everard died 23rd Jan 1865 aged 64 years and his wife Bridget died 7th Oct 1886 aged 85 years. Their children Mary aged 39 years. Joseph aged 12 years Margaret Everard died 10th July 1898 aged 68 years. (Cross with iron railings).
FARRELL – Here lieth (ye body?) of Laurence F (arrell) deceased Aug ye (10?)…… aged 45 years. Also ye body of Jane his wife deceased June ye 3rd 1771 aged 43 years.
FARRELL – See McDonald John.
FARRELLY – Erected by Anne Farrelly in memory of her father Charles Doogan died the 14th of January 1854 aged 70 years. Also her mother Jane Doogan died the 20th Of August 1863 aged 61 years. Also her husband Michael Farrelly died the 4th Feb 1883 aged 51 years. Also her brother Michael Doogan died 23rd of May 1884 aged 19 years. Also the above Anne Farrelly died Sept 20th 1891 aged 58 years. R. I. P.
FARRELLY – Erected by James Farrelly Navan in loving memory of his sister Mary died Oct 1860. His mother Anne died Novr 1862. His brother Nicholas died Octr 1863. His father Peter died Octr 1864. His brother John died 1883. The above James Farrelly died 13th Jan 1889. His daughter Mary A.died 30th Jan 1889. His wife Margaret died 30th March 1890. Patrick Farrelly died 16th April 1894. May they rest in peace . (Stone mason – T. H. Dennahy Glasnevin).
FARRELLY – This stone was erected by the loving wife of John Farrelly who died 28th Nov 1898 aged 66 years. And of his wife Kate who died 3rd Apr 1914. Their son James who died in America 23rd June 1916. Their grandson Joseph James Mooney died 12th May 1914.
FARRELLY – This monument was erected by Lance Farrelly of Butterstown, near Kilcarn in memory of his father John Farrelly who departed this life Febr’y the
21st 1817 aged 98 years.
FARRELLY – In memory of May Farrelly died 31 May 1932. William Dowdall died 15 Aug 1969. R. I. P.
FEELEY – Pray for the soul of William Feeley who died 15th Feb 1937. Also Philip Clarke Donaghmore who died 1st March 1960. R. I. P.
FITZHERBERT – (Crypt with tomb and plaques on the railed in top. The Ruxton and Fitzherbert families owned Blackcastle House beside the Boyne just on the outskirts of Navan town. John Ruxton married Margaret Edgeworth who was from the family of Maria Edgeworth who wrote “Castle Rackrent”. This large crypt is situated just inside the entrance to the graveyard).
In the vault beneath lies the body of Richard Ruxton Fitzherbert of Blackcastle Esq. son of the late John Ruxton who died on the 17th Feb 1840 aged 64 years. In him the poor have lost a friend. Also the body of Elizabeth Selina daughter of Robert Staples Dunmoe, Queens Co., Bart and wife of Richard R. Fitzherbert who died on the 16th of July 1868 age 83 years. Her life was passed in doing good.
Here also lieth the body of Margaret Ruxton youngest sister of the late RR Fitzherbert of Blackcastle who departed this life the 21st day of April 1854 aged 72 years.
In the same place lies the body of Samuel Ruxton Fitzherbert Esq of Swinnirton, younger brother of John Ruxton who died on the 4th day of March 1826 in his 79th year.
In the vault underneath this monument lies the body of John Ruxton of Blackcastle who died on the 5th of July 1825 in his 79th year.
Here also lies the remains of Mrs Margaret Ruxton alias Edgeworth wife of the late John Ruxton Esq of Blackcastle who died on the 1st day of Nov 1830 in the 81st of her age
Here also lyeth the remains of Miss Sophia Ruxton third eldest daughter of the late John Ruxton Esq of Blackcastle who departed this life on the 30th day of December 1837 in the 61st year of her age.
In the vault beneath lieth the body of Edward George Corry, sixth son of Thomas Fitzherbert of Blackcastle and Frances his wife who died June 30th 1870 aged 14 years. Also Hubert Vesey Fitzherbert youngest son of Thomas Fitzherbert and Frances his wife who died Feb 11th 1888 aged 25.
Also Thomas Fitzherbert JP who died April 29 1879 aged 64 years. Also Frances Sidney Fitzherbert wife of Thomas Fitzherbert BL who died 20th Sept 1908 aged 92 years. He giveth his beloved sleep. Also Selina Letitia Fitzherbert elder daughter of Thomas Fitzherbert and Frances his wife who died 8th March 1922 aged 70 years.
Sacred to the memory of Sydney Arthur Fitzherbert of Ectan Amedia agua son Of Thomas Fitzherbert and Frances Sidney his wife who died 14th July 1900 aged 57.
In the vault underneath is buried Richard Ruyton Fitzherbert JP DL who died 17th Feb 1920 aged 78 years. Also Elizabeth Sophia Lil who died 17th Dec 1918. Also Gladys Liliam Ruxton Sharp daughter of the above who died 4th June 195.. aged ….And his son Richard Walter Ruxton Fitzherbert died ……..aged …. Betram Richard Fitzherbert died 4th Dec 1939 aged 68 years.
FITZSIMONS – Erected by Margaret Fitzsimons in memory of her Mother and father John and Elizabeth Fitzsimons. R.I.P.
FLOOD – Erected by John Joe Flood in loving memory of his brother James who died 12th May 1937 as a result of an accident.
FLOOD – Erected in loving memory of my dear husband Patrick Flood who died 8th Oct 1942. Also his wife Annie Flood died 26th Feb 1943 late of Proudstown R. I. P. (Stone mason – A and W Rennicks Navan).
FLOOD – See Murphy Edward
See Price J.J.
FORD – ………………… ary Ford alias Manne ……… this life 30th Jan 1763 aged 80 years. This stone …………………..(badly eroded. Top three quarters of inscription unreadable)
GARAGAN- IHS Here lies the body of Edward Garagan who dyd June ye 6th 1736 aged 23 years. Erected by Dinnus Garagan.
GERRARD – See Taaffe James.
GIBNEY – In loving memory of Christopher Gibney, The Commons died 12th Jan 1951. Also his wife Elizabeth died 21st Feb 1972. Also the Walsh family. Bridie Gibney died 6th March 1978. R.I.P.
GIBNEY – IHS Here lyeth the body of John Gibney died Jan the 3rd 1739 aged 60 years. Erected by his son Wm. Gibney.
GIBNEY- Erected by John Gibney, Retaine in memory of his father James Gibney who died 16th June 1908 aged 69. Also his mother Jane Gibney who died 14th Dec 1910. Aged 69.
GIBNEY – Here lieth the body of Patrick Gibney who departed this life May 4th 1781 aged 70 years.
GIBNEY – Erected by Patrick Gibney to the memory of his father James Gibney who died March 1886 aged 86 years. In loving memory of Kate Gibney the beloved wife of Patrick Gibney of Trimgate Street, Navan who died 9th Feb 1895 aged 35 years. Also pray for the repose of the soul of Patrick Gibney died 23rd Nov 1927. R. I. P. (Stone mason- Rennicks Navan).
GIBNEY – Erected by Patrick Gibney in memory of his parents Patrick and Anne Gibney. Also his sister Mary of Donaghmore. And his brothers James who died 24th June 1972. Michael died 1947. Elizabeth died 23 Feb 1982, Annie Asborough (nee Gibney) died 1965. Patrick Gibney died 28th May 1986 aged 89 years.
GIBNEY – In loving memory of Thomas Gibney died 25th Feb 1903. His wife Margaret died 17th Feb 1934. R. I. P.
GILLSENAN – Pray for the soul of John Gillsenan who departed this life April ye 14th 1779 aged 37 years (surmounted by the instruments of the curcifiction).
GOODDEN – Erected by Brian Goodden in memory of his father John Goodden who died in May 1862 aged 65 years. And his mother Anne Goodden who died the 26th of May 1870 aged 73 years.
GOUGH – Erected by John Gough of Donoughmore in memory of his father James Gough who departed this life 8th of August 1790 aged 36 years. Also Bridget Gough who departed this life the 5th April 1817 aged 76 years….
GOUGH – Erected to the memory of William Gough who died 28th Oct 1889. Also Bridget Gough died 30 May 1914. And their son Patrick Gough died 14th April 1943. Also his wife Mary died 21st Jan 1961. R. I. P.
GRAY – See Cappock Mary.
GRENER – Here lyeth the body of Patrick Grener who departed this life ye first day of Feb 1720 aged 45 years. Erected by Philip Grener. R.I.P.
HALFPIN – See Smyth Edward.
HARPER- Erected by Mary Harper Harriston in loving memory of her husband Edward who died 18th June 1886 aged 52 years. Also of her daughter Josephine who died 19th Feb 1887. Also her son Charles who died the 2nd of Sept 1912. Also her daughter Mrs Kathleen Reynolds who died the 18th Sept 1919. Also the above Mrs Mary died 12th March 1921. R.I.P.
HARPER – Here lies the remains of Susanna Harper who departed this life the 10th of June 1838 aged 4 years 4 months. Also Thomas Harper who departed this life the 16th of same month aged 2 years. What could a mother’s loudest prayers ask for her darlings beyond the bliss of Heaven. Also John James Harper who departed this life April the 16th 1843 aged 10 years. Also Robert Harper born 22 June 1838, died 16th Sept 1864. Also Thomas Harper who died the 17th of Dec 1875 aged 67 years. Also his wife Selina Harper who died 4th March 1876 aged 68 years. R. I. P.
HILLIARD – See Keappock Mary.
HINES – Here lyeth ye body of John Hines who departed this life ye 20th day of August in ye year 1723 aged 60.
HOONAN – Erected in loving memory of John Hoonan died Oct 10th 1914 aged 76 years. His wife Mary Hoonan died August 17th 1915 aged 60 years.
HUGHES – In loving memory of Peter Hughes who died 14th June 1900. His loving wife Mary Hughes who died 23rd Feb 1906. Thomas Hughes who died 12th December 1951. Peter Hughes died 2nd Dec 1961. Christopher Hughes who died 24th July 1970. R.I.P.
HUGHES – See Murphy Edward.
JOYCE – See O’Neill Arthur.
KANE – See O’Neill Arthur.
KEAPPOCK – IHS Erected by Mary Keappock in memory of her husband Thomas Keappock who died December 9th 1866 aged 56 years. Also her daughter Margaret who died March 29th 1875 aged 21 years. And of her daughter Jane Hilliard who died April 26 1875 aged 38 years. Also Isabella O’Reilly who died the 10th September 1876 aged 20 years. Also the above Mary Keappock died November 25th 1880 aged 72 years. Also her son Thomas Keappock died August 1st 1898. Also his son Christopher Aloysius Keappock died 13th Jan 1903 aged 18 years. R. I. P. (Stone mason Pettigrue and Son Ardbraccaan Navan).
KEAPPOCK – See Cappock.
KEAPPOCK – See Reilly Thomas
KELLY – In loving memory of Margaret Kelly Navan who died 17th July 1925. Her daughters Katie who died 9th Dec 1952. Molly who died 23rd Dec 1953. R. I. P.
KENNEDY- Erected by Patrick Kennedy of Donoughmore in memory of his father Mathew who died 17th Feb 1878. Also his mother Julia who died 1st Oct 1885. Also his sister Julia who died 26 March 1884. Also his brother John who died 5th March 1900. Also his sister Mary who died 24 Dec 1901. Also his sister Anne Rooney who died 1st May 1910. The above Patrick Kennedy died 12th Oct 1910. R.I.P.
KEOGAN – IHS Erected by Luke Keogan in memory of his Bridget Keogan died 3rd April 1957. His brother Christopher died 26th Nov 1960. And Maria Keogan died 20th Oct 1954. Luke Keogan died 13th Jan 1963. R. I. P.
KEOGAN – IHS Erected to the memory of Michael Keoghan of Knockumber who died …….. August 18 (54?) …………….. (Rest badly eroded).
KEOUGHAN – IHS This monument was erected by Thomas and Luke Keoghan in memory of their posterity. Here lieth the body of Catherine Keoughan alias Pickett who died January the 6th 1770 aged 64 years. Also their father Christopher Keoughan who died January the 12th 1776 aged 76 years. Also the body of Ann Britt wife of the above Thomas who died the 19th Nov 178(5?3?)
KING – Here lyeth ye body of James King who departed this life Feb ye 2nd 1760 aged 77 years.
LEONARD – See Murphy Edward.
LOWE – Beneath repose the mortal remains of John Lowe of Navan who died April 23rd 1865 aged 45. Of Anne his daughter who died January 15th 1858 aged 15 years. Of John his son who died June 13th 1872 aged 19 years. Of James his son who died Octr 23rd 1874 aged 22 years. And of Mary his daughter who died June 19th 1878 aged 30 years. Of Patrick his son who died on the 14th Aug 1885 aged 33 years. Of Lawrence his son who died 27th Jan 1988 aged 32 years. Of Mary Lowe his wife who died 23rd Nov 1898 aged 76 years. Catherine Brady who died 31st Jane 1899 aged 62 years. Hugh and Mary Brady. R.I.P. Amen.
LOWEN – In loving memory of Rose Lowen ,19 O’ Growney Tce., Navan and her husband Frank died 21st Sept 1953. Also Robert and Mary Lowen and family, Brewshill R.I.P. (Stone mason F. Rennicks Flowerhill).
LUDLOW – Erected by Owen Ludlow in memory of his father John Ludlow who departed this life October the 12th 1829 aged 75 years. Also his mother Catherine Ludlow who departed this life October the 11th 1798 aged 35 years.
LUDLOW – See Daly Chris.
LYNCH – Erected by Christopher and Farrell Lynch in memory of their father and mother and their posterity. (There follows an addition in a different style) Patrick Lynch died March 21st 1889 aged 80 years. Jane Lynch died April 9th 1889.
LYNCH – The stone was erected by John Lynch in memory of his father and mother and his wife Catherine Lynch alias Brannon who died May ye 6th 1775 aged 41 years.
LYNCH – See Dougherty Denis.
See Martin Patrick.
MC CANN – In memory of the Mc Cann family late of Brewshill, Navan R.I.P. (Modern)
MC CANN – See Pigot Wiliam.
MC DONAGH – IHS Erected by Sergeant Mc Donagh, Leinster Regt in memory of his wife Elizabeth died Jan 19th 1906 aged 32 years.
MC DONALD – IHS In memoriam to John Mc Donald died 6th 1905 aged 68
years. Mary Ellen Mc Donald died May 9th 1909 aged 66 years. To Hannah Mc Donald daughter died Feb 28 1890 aged 24. Anne Farrell daughter died May 19th 1909 aged 36 years. (Stone mason – Pettrigrue Navan).
MC ENTEE – John Mc Entee ……..of his father and mother May they rest in
Peace. Amen.
MC GAVISK – Erected by Thomas Mc Gavisk and brothers Navan in memory of their father Patrick Mc Gavisk who died 11th May 1872 aged 70 years. Also their mother and brother whose remains lie here interred.
MC GOONA – In loving memory of Mary Jane Mc Goona, 42 St Finians Tce., Navan
died 11th Nov 1930 aged 53. Her husband Matthew died 21st Feb 1954 aged 84.
MC GOONA – Moladh le hlosa Croist. Sacred to the memory of Matthew Mc Goona
Dunaghmore who died November 13th 1913 aged 70 years. His wife Mary died Sept 4th 1961 aged 96 years. Their eldest son Matthew died April 8th 1941 aged 50 years. Their daughter Mary Anne died Nov 15th 1962 aged 70 years. Christina died November 24th 1914 aged 21 years. Catherine died March 8th 1909 aged 12 years. Brigid Josephine died Feb 8th 1900 aged 8 days. Patrick Brendan died August 6th 1984 aged 73 years. Also here are laid to rest the parents, grandparents and other relatives of the above Matthew McGoona. Solas na bhfaithe ar da nanamaia.
MC GOONA – See Burn Daniel.
MC KANNA – See Tuly Cornelius.
MC KENAN – See Rade Ann.
MC KENNA – In loving memory of Mary Mc Kenna died 12th Feb 1934. Her
daughter Bridie died 7th Feb 1942. Also her son Anthony died 9th May 1980 R.I.P.
MC KENNA – Erected by Michael Mc Kenna in memory of his father Patrick Mc Kenna departed this life August 20th 1801 aged 63 years. Also his mother Mary Mc Kenna alias Brady died August 17th 1807 aged 72 years.
MC KEOWN – IHS In loving memory of Michael Mc Keown, Donaghmore died 17th
May 1977. R.I.P.
MC NAMEE – See Murphy Edward
See Ward Bryan.
MC QUAIL – See Meighan James
MAGENNIS – Here lieth the body of George Magennis who departed this life
July 4th 1784 aged 66 years. And his son Patrick Magennis who departed this life June
24th 1789 aged 20 years. Thomas Magennis departed this life June 26th 1790 aged 33 years. Erected by ye above George. Also the body of Matthew Magennis brother to George who departed this life Febry 1st 1794 aged 84 years.
MAGINNIS – This stone was erected by George Maginnes in memory of his posterity 1778.
MAKAN – See Cappock Jane.
MARLEY – IHS Erected by Anne Marley of Navan in memory of her father and mother, Arthur and Rose O’Neill who died in 1835 of her brother James who died in 1833 aged 22 years. Of her sister Rose who died in 1836 aged 28 years. Of her sister Margaret who died in 1838 aged 18 years. Also of her husband John Marley who died on the 28th of July 1872 aged 56 years.
MARTIN – IHS Remember Death. This monument was erected by Patrick Martin in memory of his much beloved father Bryan Martin who departed this life on the 31st of August 1806 aged 65. Also his mother Anne Martin otherwise Lynch who departed this life on the 7th of May 1817 aged 60 years. (Grave slab sunk at one end).
MATHEWS – See Callaghan George.
MATTHEWS – In loving memory of Charlie Ann Matthews, The Graces. Also
their daughter Ellen Clarkin R.I.P. (Modern).
MEIGHAN – IHS Erected by Christopher Meighan in memory of his father Patrick Meighan late of Meapstown who departed17 June 1793 aged 65 years.
MEIGHAN – GLORIA IN Excelsis Deo. IHS This stone was erected by JamesMeighan in memory of his father Christopher who departed this life Feb 7th 1818 aged 66 years. Here also lies the body of his mother Mary Meighan alias Mc quail who departed this life on the 17th day of August 1823 aged 72 years. His grandson James Meighan died 21st Nov 1850 aged 8 years. Here also are interred the remains of his beloved wife Catherine Meighan who departed this life on the 26th day of December 1852 aged 53 years. May the Lord have mercy on their souls. Amen.
MEIGHAN – Erected by John Meighan of Balreask in memory of his father, mother and brothers. Mother Anne Meighan died Feb 7th 1813 aged 46 years. His father Michael Meighan died May 24th 1838 aged (28?) years. His brother Patrick Meighan died the 14th May 1843 aged 46 years.
MEIGHAN – IHS Erected by John Meighan of Grange Boyne in memory of his beloved daughter Elizabeth Meighan who departed this life Novr 15th 1835 aged 28 years and to the memory of his beloved wife Mary who departed this life on the 15th Jan 1848 and also the above Mr. John Meighan who departed this life on the 5th Oct 1850 aged 81 years.
MEIGHAN – IHS Erected by Thomas Meighan in memory of his beloved father Thomas Meighan who died on the 25th of Oct 1862 aged 75 years. His uncle John died on the 27th of Oct 1845 aged 68 years. His uncle Laurence died on the 29th May 1856 aged 68 years. His uncle William died on the 5th February 1860 aged 66 years. His grandfather Thomas Meighan died on the 8th Nov 1808 aged 70 years. Also his grandmother Anne Meighan died 1818 aged 62 years.
MEIGHAN – See Conway Francis.
MELADY – Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Hugh Melady who died 15th Nov 1929. Also Nicholas Melady who died 7th Dec 1947.
MELADY – Erected by James Melady in loving memory of Patrick Melady who died 29th April 1928. Also Bridget Melady died 24th August 1936.
MELADY – Erected by John Melady in loving memory of his dear wife Bridget Melady who died Oct 15th 1934. Also his daughter Mary Bridget who died July 1st 1936. Above John Melady died 16th January 1946. John Melady Donaghmore died 7th Oct 1977. R.I.P.
MELADY – Erected by Nicholas Melady in memory of his daughter Anne Melady died 11th of June 1883 aged 19 years. Also the above Nicholas Melady died April 2nd 1891 aged 68 years. Also Mary relict of the above who departed this life the 28th of Dec 1898 aged 68 years.
MILDON – See Brien James.
MOONEY – See Farrelly John.
MORGAN – This tomb has been erected by William Morgan of Flowerhill, Navan in the memory of his most affectionate and dearly beloved parents Elizabeth Morgan who died on the 23rd May 1844 aged 58 years and James Morgan who died the 7th August 1850 aged 70 years. Underneath which also are deposited the remains of their daughter Elizabeth who died on the 16th April 1842 aged 38 years. Also the above named William Morgan of Flowerhill who died June 29th 1881 aged 70 years. Jane Morgan sister to William Morgan died Dec 29th 1888 aged 81 years. (Grave slab surrounded by iron railings).
MORRISSEY – See Spicer John.
MULVANY – In loving memory of Peter Mulvany, Proudstown Rd., Navan died 8th March 1932 and his brother Simon died 29th Nov 1985 R.I.P. Sweet Jesus have mercy on their souls. (Stone mason F. Rennicks Flowerhill).
MURPHY – (Grave slab). Here lieth the body of Edward Murphy who died July 23rd 1739 aged 63 years. Also his wife Bridget Murphy alias Hughes who died March the 2nd 174(3?) aged 38 years. Also the body of Francis Murphy who died October the 7th (1770) aged (51?) years. Also the body of M(rs?) Mary Leonard who departed this life 17(84?) aged 35 years. Also the body of Mrs Margaret Murphy alias Mc Namee who departed this life 20th May 179(1?) aged 70 years. Also the body of Mrs Bridget Murphy alias Flood who departed this life 20 April 1809 aged (-?)3 years, also Patrick Murphy Esq who died on the 7th of November 1828 aged 72 years.
MURPHY – See Vaughan James.
MURRAY – IHS Remember your last end and . . . . never sin . . . . . . Here lieth the body of . . . James Murray who departed this life the 18th of Sept 17(6?)7 aged (5?)4 years. Also his brother Christopher who died the 7th of Feb 1784 aged 52 years.
NEVEN – IHS This stone was erected by James Neven in memory of his son Nicholas Neven who departed this life April the 1st 1784 aged 21 years. Also his daughter Catherine Wall alias Neven who departed this life 15th day December 1792 aged 21 years. Also the body of the above James Neven who departed this life 7th day of August 1795 aged 66 years. Also Thomas Nevin who died 13th June 1869 aged 63 years. Patrick Nevin died 21st Dec 1879 aged 30 years. Margaret Nevin died Feb 4th 1885 aged 57 years. Eliza Nevin died 20th Feb 1906 aged 48 years. R.I.P. (Two stones on one base). IHS. In loving memory of Nicholas Nevin, Flowerhill, Navan who died 20th Oct 1908 R.I.P. (Stone mason – Gerrard Navan).
NICOLLS – (slab) Sacred to the memory of Archibald Nicolls M.D. who died in Nov 1821 and his wife Mary who died in Nov 1826. Also Catherine their child who died in March 1829. Also Dr Nicolls, Navan his wife Rose their son Richard died June1890 A.D. Nicolls Trim died August 1890. R.I.P.
NUGENT – Erected to the memory of his parents Laurence and Anne Nugent by Thomas Nugent Radlestown who died 3rd Feb 1913. R.I.P.
O’BRIEN – In loving memory of Anne O’Brien Milestown Navan died 23rd March 1919. Elizabeth O’Brien died 1st Jan 1936. Owen O’Brien died 30th Nov 1945. John O’Brien died 11th Oct 1970. Michael 0’Brien, Abbeylands died 5th Nov 1934. Theresa died 18th Sept 1981 R.I.P. Maggie O’Brien, Abbeylands died 18th Feb 1987 aged 73 years.
O’BRIEN – In loving memory of Mary O’Brien, Abbeylands died 21st May 1921. Also her family. Eileen O’Brien, The Glen, Blackcastle died 7th Oct 1975 aged 62 years. Waddie O’Brien, Abbeylands died 9th Jan 1982 aged 81 years. James O’Brien died 22nd March 1986 aged 78 years. R.I.P.
O’CONNOR – (Grave slab). This stone was placed here by George O’Connor Esq of Ardlona in memory of his parents – John Dorothy. The latter of whom lived to be 104 years of age and died in 1784 and his dear wife Judith who died in 1746 leaving him…… children …. daughter of whom Richard Barry …. Judith died beloved (wife??). And he was…. his friends on the soul…
O’MEALEY – HIS – Erected to the memory of Patrick O’ Mealey who departed this life 28th Febry 1831 aged 52 years. And his beloved wife Jane O’ Mealey who departed this life 2nd June 1845 aged 59 years. Also 3 grand-children Jane Patrick and James
O’Mealey.
O’NEILL – IHS Sacred to the memory of Arthur O’Neill who departed this life 10th April 1854 aged 60 years. His daughter Catherine Kane died 16 April 1854. His grand-daughters Mary died 20 April 1855. Maggie who died 29th Sept 1872. Mrs Mary O’Neill died 30 April 1874 aged 72 years. Patrick O’Reilly died 5 Feb 1883. Peter O’Neill died 24 Aug 1883. Patrick O’Neill died 3 Aug 1886. Mary Anne O’Neill died 24 Nov 1893. Mrs Anne O’Reilly died 22 Jan 1894. Mrs Margaret Joyce died 22 Dec 1894. Also John O’Neill died 27 April 1900 R.I.P.
O’NEILL – Erected by the Revd. C.A. O’Neill P.P. Wycliffe, England in memory of his mother Mary O’Neill who departed this life Jan 3rd 1858 aged 64 years. Of your charity pray for her soul.
O’NEILL – See Marley Anne.
O’RAFERTY – IHS Erected by Terence O’Raferty. At eight years old Teresa here received an early doom. And infant Joseph’s second year consigned him to his tomb. She in her purest graceful state among celestial choirs went to prepare her mother’s seat and he his loving sires. Terence O’Raferty Junr departed this life December the 16th 1836 aged 18 years. Here also lieth the remains of Bridget O’Raferty or otherwise O’Reilly who departed this life on the 7th day of August 1840 aged 54 years. Also the above Terence O’Raferty who departed this life 25th August 1852 aged 75 years. R.I.P.
O’REILLY – In loving memory of Patrick O’Reilly, 23 Academy St. died 25th Dec 1925. His wife Kate died 7th Oct 1928. Their grandson Oliver died July 1938. Mrs Bridget O’Reilly died Aug 1938. Mrs Margaret Reilly died 25th March 1971. Her husband James died 28th Feb 1973. Erected by James O’Reilly R.I .P. (Stone mason-T&0 Rennicks Ardbraccan).
O’REILLY – See Keappock Mary
See O’Neill Arthur.
See O’Raferty Terance.
See Reilly.
O’RUAIRC – Togta ag Seamus O’Ruairc i gcuimhe a athair Seamus a bfuair bas, 28 Marta 1903 68 bliadhaim d’aois. A mathair Mairgread a bfuair bas 10adh Eanair 1911 66 blaidain d’aois. A deirbfiur Maire a bhuair bas deireadh fogmhair 17 1899 22 bliadain d’aois. A deirbfiur Maire a bfuair bas deireadh fogmhair deirbfur Mairghread a bhfuair bas Aibrean 17 as 1899 21 bliadhain d’aois. Adearbratar Tomas a bhfuiar bas Meadhon foghair 21 1886 12 bliadhain. A deirbhsuir Rois Aine a fuair bas ar an 16 Meiteamh
1917. A dheirghsiuir Eilis a fuair bas ar an 6adh Febhra 1937. Seamus O’Ruairc e fein a fuair bas ar an 6 Eanair 1950. Eiblin ni Riuairc a fuair bas Marta 19-1971 R.I.P. Brid Ni Ruairc a fuair bas 29 Mi Nollag 1967.
PICKETT – See Keougan Thomas.
PIGOT- Here leith the body of William Pigot who departed this life Dec the 21 1773 aged 69 years. Also his wife Elizabeth Pigot alias Mc Cann who died Feb the 15 1784 aged 70 years.
PLUNKETT – Here lyeth ye body of Anthony Plunkett. As also ye body of Bridget Plunkett his wife alias Dungan who departed this life in ye year 1717 aged 57 years.
PLUNKETT – In memory of Laurence Plunkett died 13 Feb 1904. Also his wife Elizabeth died the 31 Jan 1935. Also his son Peter died 17 Jan 1913 aged 24 years. R.I.P.
POWDERLY – Erected by Hugh Powderly of Donaghmore in memory of my Aunt Mrs. Sherlock who died 18 March 1882 aged 60 years. Also my sister Jane who died 23 June 1897 aged 20. Also my father John who died 6th May 1901 aged 80. Also my mother Mary who died 25 March 1911 aged 79 years.
PRICE – IHS In loving memory of John Joseph Price, Donaghmore died 24th April 1939. His son Michael died 21st Aug 1954. Fergus died 15th Dec 1976 and his wife Bridget died 29th Nov 1984 and daughter Bridie Price – Flood died 8th May 1986. Also the parents, grandparents and other relatives of the above John J Price. R.I.P. (Rennicks Trim – stone mason).
RADE – IHS Pray for the soul of Ann rade who departed this life November ye 25th 1736 at ye age of 42 years. This stone was erected by her married husband Larrence
Mc Kenan.
RATH – In memory of the Rath family Donaghmore R.I.P. (Metal cross).
RATTY – In loving memory of Henry Ratty and son Owen R.I.P. Erected by the Ratty family, Claremont Estate. (Modern).
REED – Here lieth the body of Simon Reed died ye 21 August 1794 aged 82 years. Also his wife Catherine Reed alias Doonan died 25th March 1778 aged 54 years. Erected by their sons James and Thomas Reed.
REID – See Stapleton James.
REILLY – In loving memory of Annie Reilly Donaghmore died 13th Feb 1986 R. I. P. Also relatives of above.
REILLY – IHS Erected by John Reilly in memory of his beloved sons. James Reilly died Jan 8th 1883 aged …. years. Owen Reilly died 1871 aged 24 years. John Reilly died 1878 aged 30 years.
REILLY – Father – Thomas J. Reilly 1840 – 1895. Mother – Catherine Keappock 1850 – 1928. Children – William J. 1869 – 1902, Thomas J. 1870-? Joseph 1872-? , Michael J. 1871 – 1935, Mary 1875-?, Anne J. 1877 – 1880 , Catherine M. 1878 – ? , Mary E. 1879 – 1920, Lucy 1881- 1974, Bernard 1883 – 1891 , Gertrude 1885-?, Hugh P. 1889 – ? Sr Angela 9th April 1974 R.I.P.
REILLY – Erected by Thomas Reilly in memory of his children John died 5th Feb 1913 aged 1 year. Peter died 22 Nov 1918 aged 2 years. Vincent died 8th July 1926 aged 6 years and his wife Elizabeth who died 15th July 1959 aged 79 years. R.I.P.
REYNOLDS – See Harper Mary.
ROONEY – See Kennedy Patrick.
RUXTON – See Fitzherbert.
SHARP – See Fitzherbert.
SHEERIN – In loving memory of Richard Sheerin, Abbeylands died April 1899. Also his son Patrick died August 17 1936. R.I.P.
SHERLOCK – See Powderly Hugh.
SIDNEY – See Fitzherbert.
SMITH – Erected to the memory of John Smith who departed this life 5th Feb 1880.
SMITH – Here lyeth the bodyes of Nicholas Smith his children ……..Alice , Margaret and John. ANO DNI 1727.
SMYTH – In loving memory of Denis Smyth died 2nd April 1916. Also his wife Mrs Mary Smyth died 2nd December 1933 R.I.P. Erected by their son Denis.
SMYTH – IHS Here lyeth the body of Edward Smyth who departed this life the 1st November 1784 aged 26 years. Erected by his mother Bridget Halfpin.
SMYTH – IHS Erected by James and Alicia Smyth of Navan in affectionate remembrance of their loving children Christina who died 17th April 1863 aged 7 years. Mary Anne who died 16th May 1874 aged 18 years. Christopher who died the 13th Feb 1881 aged 26 years. Patrick who died the 4th Nov 1891 aged 34 years. Also the above James Smyth who died March 1th 1892 aged 73 years.
SMYTH – In loving memory of Michael Smyth, 30 Flowerhill, Navan died 8th Nov 1957. Also his wife Bridget died 16th Sept 1955 and brother Peter died 17th Sept 1962. R.I.P.
SPICER – IHS Scared to the memory of the late John Spicer of Navan who departed this life on the 26th April 1871 aged fifty two years. His sorrowing wife and children have erected this monument as a tribute of their affection. Pray for the soul of Mrs Mary Anne Spicer who departedthis life on the 29th day of August 1874. Also their daughter Mrs SellaMorrissey who departed this life on the 10th November 1906. R.I.P. (Stone masons – Farrell and Son Glasnevin).
SPICOR – IHS This token of gratitude was erected by Patrick Spisor in memory of his father John Spisor who departed this life 10th June 1804 aged 61 years. Also his mother Mary Spisor who departed this life the 12th March 1794 aged 42 years.
STAPLES – See Fitzherbert.
STAPLETON – IHS Erected by James Stapleton in memory of his father James Stapleton who departed this life June the 2nd 1815 aged 29 years. Also his beloved sister Mary
Reid alias Stapleton who departed this life April the 3rd 1844 aged 28 years. Here also lie the remains of his beloved mother Catherine who departed this life on the 1st day of January 1845 aged 63years. Also his sister Catheren Cavanagh who died May 23rd 1876 aged 72 years. Also the above James Stapleton………..1883
STAPLETON – In loving memory of my parents and family James Stapleton died 4 Jan 1918. His wife Elizabeth died 29th March 1926. Kathleen died 15 Aug 1886 aged 7 years. Ellen died 31 Oct 1933. Daniel died 14 March 1954. Patrick died 18th Nov 1974. Thomas died 23rd June 1975. Nicholas died 29th Aug 1955. Mary died 22nd July 1983. Cecelia Stapleton died 13th Jan 1985. R.I.P. Erected by Cecelia Stapleton.
STAPLETON – In loving memory of my dear husband James Stapleton, Proudstown
Rd, Navan died 31st May 1981 aged 52 years. R.I.P. Sweet Jesus have mercy. (Stone mason – F Rennicks Flowerhill).
STAPLETON – Erected by Jane Stapleton in memory of her beloved husband….life Nov 15 1880 aged 27 years. Also his mother Rose Stapleton who died Jan 5 1872 aged 4(5?). Also his brother Patrick who died April 25 18…aged 21 years. Also his brother John Joseph who died Nov 21 1879 aged 14 years. R.I.P.
STAPLETON – Erected by Robert Stapleton (? pre 1900?)
TAAFFE – Here lyeth the body of James Taaffe who departed this life the 7th Dec 1768 aged 35 years. Also his wife Margaret Taaffe alias Gerrard who departed this life the 15th Feb 1782 aged 41 years. Erected by their son William.
TULY – Here lyeth the body of Cornelius Tuly dec’d December ye 9th 1757 aged 66
years. Also his wife Rose Tuly alias Mc Kanna who died May ye 4th 1748 aged 60 years. Also her son Andr (?) who died August ye 3rd 1756 aged 26 years. This stone was erected by Philip Tuly son to the above Cornelius.
TURNER – See Carolan Edward.
URCH – Here lyeth the body of Andrew Urch who departed this life April the 18th 1753 aged 90 years…..
VAUGHAN – IHS Here lyeth the body of Thomas Vaughan who departed this life March ye …aged 9 years. Also departed …… Vaughan ye 6 August 1738 aged 2 years. This monument was erected by James Vaughan.
VAUGHAN – (Grave slab). Here lieth the body of James Vaughan who departed this life the 30th day of Jan 1760 aged 60 years. Also the body of Ellinor Vaughan who departed this life the 4th day of August 1763 in the (17?) year…. The body of Mary (Vaughan) alias Loa(t)y who departed this life the 10th day of April 176(6) in the 18th year of her age. (M?) a …. Vaughan alias Murphy who departed this life the 31st day of …. in the (3?)4th year of her age.
WALL – See Neven James.
WALSH – See Gibney Christopher.
Warburton – IHS Here lyeth ye body of Simon Warburton deceased May ye 3rd 1752 aged 65 years. Erected by his son William.
WARD – (Grave slab). Here lieth the body of ye late Bryan Ward who departed this life November the 12th 1737 aged 53 years. Also his wife Mary Ward alias Clarke who departed this life March the 27th 1762 aged 50 years. Also their son Thomas Ward. Also the body of Alice Mc Nemee who departed this life Oct ye 4th 1761 aged 32 years, only daughter of Bryan Ward.
YOUNG – See Collins.
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