Kells Town Graveyards

KELLS’ BURIAL GROUNDS, COUNTY MEATH

Compiled by Eileen Hewson FRGS Kabristan Archives

https://www.kabristan.org.uk/

NOTES TO MEMORIALS

The memorials included in this book were surveyed in 2009/9 and pre- 1940.  The ones after this date have been ignored unless they form an integral part of the inscription.  There are some exceptions, inscriptions of historical interest and graveyards seen not to be ‘at risk’, then all the memorials have been noted.  Other memorials from written sources are indicated.

Kells is a market town near the River Blackwater on the N3 between Navan and Virginia.  The name Kells is from the Anglo- Norman name Kenlis originally a corruption of the Irish Ceannannus.  The town is well-known because of its connection with St. Columcille who founded a monastry here which was responsible for The Book of Kells now in Trinity College Dublin.

In 804 Kells was given to Columcille the musical ‘without battle.’  Three years later Iona worn out with constant attacks from the Vikings decided to move so Abbott Cellach took the unprecedented step and transferred the Order’s headquarters to the comparative safety of Kells.  However it was a case of out of the frying pan into the fire as later that year Kells lost its church (finally completed 814) when it was plundered by the Norsemen.  The monastry seemed to have been specifically targeted by the Norsemen as it was attacked four times between 920 and 1019.  Kells was again devastated by Diarmaitt MacMurrough (1170) by Hugh I de Lacy (1176) and by Edward Bruce (1315)

In the 12^th century the Rule of Canon Regular of St Augustine was adopted by the Columban monks and a priory dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary was built somewhere to the west of the town however this has now disappeared.  There was also an Augustinian Crucifers’ Hospice of St John the Baptist, this is presumed to be on the site of today’s St John’s Cemetery.  In 1152 a synod was held at Kells overseen by the Cardinal Paparo, the papal legate and Christian, the Bishop of Lismore former Abbott of Mellifont Abbey, aimed at suppressing the smaller bishoprics ( including Kells) and establishing the dioceses of Armagh, Cashel, Dublin and Tuam. 

There are still some remains of the monastry standing, a Round Tower, St Columcille’s House and the High Crosses including the Market High Cross which stands outside the Heritage Centre and was once used as a gallows by the British in 1798.

Kells was hard hit by the famine in 1845, the staple diet of the Irish, the potato had produced a good harvest earlier in the year but the second crop was a disaster riddled with blight which turned the potatoes into an evil smelling mush.  The parish priest predicted that few families would have a potato to eat by Christmas Day.  In 1846 the blight struck again and once again the potato yield was rotten.  Cholera broke out and it was announced in the House of Commons on Feb 19 1846 that 15,000 people in Ireland were dying of starvation every day.  In 1848 the harvest was good and the famine was declared over.

This book is intended for the family historian who finds the archives in libraries, churches and genealogy web sites difficult to access.  However, it must be remembered even though great care is taken transcribing the memorials, some errors may occur as time erodes the stones which sometimes makes the accuracy of some of the inscriptions doubtful.  The addition of square brackets round words indicate that the word or number has been presumed.

St Columba Church of Ireland

The church stands on a site of a former Colomban monastery which became a cathedral church in 1152.  The present church was built in 1778 by Thomas Taylor, earl of Bective, a Cromwellian, at the cost of £2021.  In 1783 he added the spire of the bell tower which were designed by Thomas Cooley who also planned the Dublin City Hall.  The stone mason was John Walsh.  Hugh Brady the Anglican Bishop of Meath rebuilt the church including the present bell tower in 1878.  During Cromwell’s era the church was used as a stable for his soldiers’ horses.  Nowadays the church holds a facsimile copy of The Book of Kells and a history of the site.  There are the remains of four medieval High Crosses in the graveyard which was surveyed by the author in 2008.  The memorials in the church are from written sources.

DALTON – (Plaque from former lectern) The Bible and brass lectern in this church are a memorial to MajorGustavusTuiteDaltonwho died 20^th January 1879 and are the gifts of his family.

DYAS – (South window depicting ‘Angels and women at the tomb’ 1915) “Why seek ye the living among the dead.  He is not here but risen”.  Erected by Hilda Dyas in memory of her beloved husband HenryMortimerDyaswho died August 25^th 1915, aged 57 years.

HEADFORT – To the memory of Thomas, 2^nd Marquess of Headfort, who departed this life Decr 6^th 1870 in his 84^th year.  This tablet is erected by his children in fond remembrance of the best most loving of fathers.  “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy”.

HEALY – (Facsimile copy of The Book of Kells.  Gift of the Healy family.  The donor of the case is unknown).  To the Glory of God and in loving memory of JohnHealyLLD, Historian and Antiquarian, Archdeacon of Meath, Rector of Kells, 1887-1917.

HEALY – (North window depicting ‘A Good Wife’ Proverbs 31:27 and ‘Armour of God’ Ephesians 6:11, 1916).  “She looketh well to the ways of her household. Put on the whole armour of God. To the Glory of God & in loving memory of Mary, wife of the Rev John Healy, Archdeacon of Meath, who died Feb 28 1913, aged 63 years.  Also of their son GuyBambantHealy, Lieut Royal Munster Fusiliers who was killed in action March 11^th 1916, aged 33 years.

MCCORMICK – (Sanctuary window depicting an Angel) Sine Timore.  To the Glory of God and in loving memory of JohnHughGardinerMccormickof Williamstown, Co. Meath.  Captain Royal Warwick Regt.  He was mortally wounded in action Oct 19^th 1914 and died the same night at a Convent Hospital in German hands at Menin, aged 28 years.  Fear God and keep his Commandments.  John Mccormick of Monkstown, Dublin, bought Williamstown plus 127 acres from Richard Shortridge in January 1912 for £3000.  The deceased was the son of Sam S. and Emily McCormick, Shandon, Monkstown, Dublin.

McKeever – (Reredos behind font and formerly behind the alter in Kishine Church).  To the Glory of God and in loving memory of my dearly loved husband JohnRankinMckeever of Gravelmount, Navan, died 11^th November 1940.

MILLS – This memorial of the ReverendWilliamMills, Curate of this Parish, in days both few and evil was erected by his sorrowing flock for a continual remembrance of that Gospel which he preached and of the life which he led by the faith of the Son of God warning everyone night and day and adorning the doctrine of God his Saviour in all things.  “Here where his light did shine before me to the Glory of God, his body now resteth in hope till in the Resurrection of the just he shall shine as the sun in the kingdom of his Father for ever”. He departed this life March 3^rd 1848, aged 36 years.

RINGWOOD – (Pulpit) This pulpit was erected to the memory of  H. VictorMayne

RingwoodBA TCD, Irish Imperial Yeomany, by his many friends as a token of affection and regret at his early death .He died while serving his Queen and Country at Bulawayo, South Africa, February 9^th 1901, aged 27 years.  A good solider in Jesus Christ.

RINGWOOD– (Reading desk) To the Glory of God and in loving memory of H.VictorMayne  Ringwood Born 24^th May 1873 died 9^th February 1901.  Erected by his sorrowing family. He shall receive the crown of life.

ROTHWELL –  (Choir stalls) To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Emily, Louisa Florence and Helen A. Rothwell  daughters of Thomas and Louisa Rothwell, Rockfield, Kells, 1968.

ROTHWELL – In memory of Richard Rothwell Esq., JP DL, of Rockfield, who died August 13^th 1853.  Also of Elizabethhis wife daughter of the Rev Thomas Sutton, Rector of Clongill who died November 24^th 1871.  “We sorrow not even as others which have no hope.  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleeps in Jesus will God bring with him”.  1 Thess.4.13&14.  RichardRothwellowned 3161 acres of land.

ROTHWELL – (Electric light) The Electric Light in this church was installed September 1931.  To the Glory of God and in loving memory of LouisaC.H.Rothwell,  widow of Thomas Rothwell DL, of Rockfield.  “The path of the just is as they shining light”.

SMYTH – Underneath are interr’d the RevdJamesSmyth 27 Years Archdeacon of Meath, who died November 1759, aged 78.  And Catherine his wife, daughter of Dr John Vesey, Archbishop of Tuam who died in May 1733, aged 52.  Their children have caused this monument to be erected to the memory of the best of parents.

STOPFORD – In memory of RobertEdwardStopfordRN, Lieutenant Commanding HM Gunboat Starling drowned in the China seas July 19 1863, aged 27.  By his 1^st order preferring the lives of others to be his own.  Erected by the young men of Kells and friends who knew and love him.  “His mourners rest in hope until the sea shall give up its dead”. HEB.VI.13.  The memorial was originally in Moynalty Church of Ireland.

TAYLOUR – The limestone and Kilkenny marble monument in the shape of a casket was erected in 1736 and commemorates the RightHonSirThomasTaylour Baronet, ‘one of His Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council in the Kingdom of Ireland,’ died August 9 1736.  His wife Ann Lady Taylour died in 1710.  The family descends from Thomas Taylor who came to Ireland in the 1650s from Sussex to oversee the campaign expenses of the Cromwellian forces on behalf of Parliament.  He later became a cartographer.

War Memorial World War 1.  In grateful memory of :-

2^nd Lieutenant F.S. Carroll, Royal Inniskilling Fus.

Private J.Glancy, Northumberland Fus.

Lieutenant G. B. Healy, Royal Munster Fus.

2^nd Lieutant O.W. Holmes, Royal Inniskilling Fus

Private F.Jennings, Royal Irish Regiment.

Captain J.H.G. McCormick, Royal Warwickshire Regt.

Captain H.T.Radcliffe, Leinster Regiment.

Captain C.A.Tisdall, Irish Guards.

Who died for King and Country in the Great War 1914-1919.  “I am the Resurrection and the Life”.

CARROLL – 2^nd Lieutenant Frederick Stanley Carroll – died on 21^st November 1916, aged 20 years.  He was the son of James Carroll, Kells, Co. Meath.  He is buried in the Caterpillar Cemetery, Longueval. 

Glancy – CorporalJ.Glancy – died 17^th April 1918, aged 29 years. He was the son of Bartley and Jemma Glancy of Ballinlough House, Kells, Co. Meath.  He is buried in the Lussenthoek Military Cemetery.  

HEALY – LieutenantG.B. Healy – died on the 11^th March 1916.  He is buried in the Taveta Military Cemetery.

HOLMES – 2^ndLieutenantO.W.Holmes – died on 16^th August 1917. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.

JENNINGS – LanceCorporalFredJennings – died on 1^st July 1916, aged 19 years.  He was the son of Jane Jennings of Ruston, Wykeham, York.  He is remembered on the Thievpal Memorial.

MC CORMICK- Captain J.H.G.McCormick – see separate memorial.

RADCLIFE – Captain H.T.Radcliffe – not found.

TISDALL – Major Charles Arthur Tisdall – died on 1^st Sept 1914 aged 39 years.  He wasthe son of the late Captain John K. Tisdall and the husband of Gwynneth Mary R. Tisdall.  He is buried in the Guards Grave, Villers Cotterets Forest.

War Memorial World War 11.  To the Glory of God and in memory of:-

CharlesPowellBomford, Flying Officer RAF.

RichardLyndonBomford, Lieutenant The Rifle Brigade.

GeorgeTrevorLowry, Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps.

MichaelWilliamKnoxTisdall, Sergeant RAF.

DanielAnthonyTraill , Sergeant RAF.

Of the Parish of Kells and Balrathboyne who gave their lives in the War of 1939-1945.

BOMFORD – Flying Officer Charles Powell Bomford – died on 9^th June 1940, aged 25 years.  He was the son of Captain Charles Francis Bomford and Dorothy Maud Bomford of Ballycornmon, Co. Tipperary.  He is buried in Torcy-le-Petit Communal Cemetery. His brother also died see below.

BOMFORD – LieutenantRichardLyndonBomford – died 29^th May 1944, aged 22 years.  He is buried in Cassino War Cemetery.

PrivateGeorgeTrevorLowry – died 25^th December 1941, aged 25 years.  He was the son of George Herbert and Margaret Lowry BA LLB (Trinity College Dublin) Barrister at Law (Kings Inns Dublin), Resident Magistrate, Victoria, Hong Kong.  He is remembered on the Sai Wan Memorial.          

Sergeant Michael William Knox Tisdall – died on 31^st July 1940, aged 37 years.  He was the son of William George Robert and Elizabeth Beatrice Tisdall of Kells Co. Meath. BA (Cantab).  He is buried in Postling (SS Mary and Radigund) Churchyard.

Sergeant Daniel Anthony Traill – died on 13^th May 1943, aged 23 years.  He was the son of Alexander F. Traill and Margaret Traill (nee Rathborn) husband of Francis Leslie Traill (nee Denny) of Newburgh, Fife.  He is buried in Driffield Cemetery.

WOODWARD – Sacred to the memory of RevdCharlesWoodward DD, Rector of Ardee, Co of Louth, whose truly benevolent disposition, many estimable qualities and amiable conduct in every relative duty in live, rendered him sincerely beloved by all who knew him.  And his early death deeply lamented.  It is pleased God to call him to everlasting happiness in a moment without previous suffering or pain on the 9^th Jany 1793, aged 53 years.

Also to the memory of his first wife EstherWade who died 5^th Aug1776, aged 30 years.  And their son BenjaminWoodward, who died 29^th July 1776, aged 11 years.  Likewise to the memory of his second wife ElizabethMinchinwho died December 1778, aged 44 years.  Their children have caused this monument to be erected in grateful remembrance of the best of parents.

RevdCharlesWoodward(1740-1793) was the grandfather of the architect BenjaminWoodward (1816-1861) who in conjunction with Thomas Deane designed several buildings in Dublin.  Born in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, the son of CaptainCharlesWoodword(1781-1864) who was a major in the disbanded Royal Meath Militia, he was descended from the first BenjaminWoodard who came to Ireland in Cromwellian times and was granted 450 acres of land including the castle at Drumbarrow near Kells.  After the Restoration his estate was confirmed (1668) and the land holdings were increased to 1000 acres.  The younger Benjamin‘s grandfather was a minister in the Church of Ireland and inherited Drumbarrow in 1761.  Charles eldest son Henry built a new house on the land at the time of his marriage in 1808.  He was active in local politics and held the position of High Sheriff from 1808 to 1809.

Churchyard

ARMSTRONG – In loving memory of my dear husband JamesF. Armstrong, Bective, Kells, who died December 30^th 1935, aged 8(?) years.  Also to the dear memory of Isabelmuch loved wife of above who died May 18^th 1932, aged 65 years.

ARMSTRONG – In loving memory of MetaGracetwin daughter of George Armstrong, Newrath, born 3^rd June 1885 died March 12^th 1915.  Also of GeorgeArmstrongwho died 1^st May 1929, aged 83 years, And of his wife LetitiaAngelinawho died 11^th August 1930, aged 83 years.  Also their son WilliamOdlumArmstrong, who died 2^nd September 1976, aged 86 years.  Also his wife Nan (nee) O’Neill, who died 6^th November 1979, aged 89 yrs.  In memory of James Armstrongof Newrath, died 26^th March1879 aged 78 years and Mary his wife died 10^th May 1893, aged 82 years.

BENNETT – SeeFarrelly and Bennett.

BOB – (Tiny stone, hand carved) BobDec ye 25 (1750).  IHS.

BOMFORD – In memory of Alfred Bomford of Crodara, died 1880, aged 86 years and his loving wife Evelyn died (1870), aged 77 years.

BRADY – SeeCaldwellandBrady.

BROWN – This stone is erected by Henry Brown in memory of ThomasBrown, who departed this life Dec the 14^th 1903, aged 49.   RobertBrowndied May ye 1778, aged 6 years.

BROWNE – This stone was erected by Mark Browne in memory of his brother PeterBrownewho died May ye 1778, aged 6 years.

CALDWELL andBRADY – Erected by John Caldwell in memory of his loving wife AnneCaldwellalias Brady who departed this life Sept 22^nd 1841, aged 40 years. Also her father JohnBrady, who departed this life June 13^th 1820, aged 56 years.

CARROLL – Erected by their parentsGeorgeAlexanderCarroll born 29^th April 1888 died 21^st March 1910.  HesterMaryCarroll died 5^th June 1887, aged 7 weeks and of FrederickStanleyCarroll, Second-Lieutenant , Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, born 28^th Nov 1895, killed in action in France 21^st Nov 1916 while trying to relieve some isolated men and is buried at Les Boeufs.  “(Better) love hath no man than this”.

CARROLL – In loving memory of JamesCarroll died 19^th April 1926, aged 73 years. His wife MaryJ.Carroll died 13^th Feby 1933, aged 72 years.

CHEEKE- In loving memory of MaryJosephineeldest daughter of Joseph Lowry and beloved wife of William A. Cheeke born 28^th Dec 1875 died 24^th Nov 1934.

CHEEVERS- In loving memory of Matthew Cheevers, (Circular P.D), died 17^th Jan 1935.  His wife Juliadied 9^th Sept 1973.  Their son OwenCheevers died 28^th March 1971 interred in England.  RIP.

CLARKE and MARTIN – In loving memory of Mrs Margaret Clarke, Canon Street, born 29^th Oct 1929.  Daughters Catherine & Anna, sons John& Laurencedied 31st Oct 1985.  His wife Margaret Martindied 9^th Nov 1986.

COLLINS -See Nelson, Reynolds, Collins and Curtis

CONNELL – Erected by Patrick Connell of Canon Street, Kells.  In memory of his beloved father PeterConnellwho died 16^th June 1857, aged 75 years.  His brotherMichaelwho died 2^nd Novr 1847, aged 26 years.  His brother Thomas who died 2^nd Novr 1856, aged 25 years and his brother Peter who died 25^th Novr 1857, aged 25 years.  Here also lie the remains of the above Patrick Connellwho died 10^th July 1874, aged 57 years.  Also to the memory of Marywife of the above named Peter Connell who died on 26^th day of February 1878, aged 90 years.

CREGAN – See Finegan and Cregan.

CURTIS – See Nelson, Reynolds, Collins and Curtis.

DALTON – In memory Of GustavusGeorgeTuiteDalton of Fenner, Co. Meath Esq born 5^th March 1841 died 20^th Jan 1879.

DEMPSEY – Here resteth the remains of Sylvester Dempsey Esqwho departed this life the 31^st Dec 1817 in the 70^th year of his age.  A man of a most steady friendship, unblemished integrity, extensive charity and universal benevolence of this frail memorial of imperishable regard as a record of the tenderest affection to his memory by his daughter Catherine Dempsey.  CatherineDempsey died 22^nd Aug 1837 in her charity she bequeathed her entire property to further the education of the children of Kells.  She made possible the establishment of both the Sisters of Mercy, Primary School, Feb 1844, and Christian Brothers Primary School, Jan 1845.

DICK – In loving memory of John Dick,Rockfield, who died 31^st Aug 1930, aged 86 years, Christina Lumsden his wife died 22^nd July 1917, aged 71 years.  Johntheir third son who died 25^th April 1920, aged 45 years.  Also Agnes I.Dickdied 21^st April 1965, aged 81 years.

DOUGHERTY – In loving memory of Julia Doughertywho died 31^st Jan 1909 and of Sophia Doughertywho died 30^th April 1911 daughter of the late Joseph Dougherty, Moate House, Kells.

DOWLING – Affectionate remembrance of John Dowling, who departed this life Feb 18^th 1876, aged 24 years.

DYAS -Sacred to the memory of James Dyas Esqrof Milltown, Co. Meath, who fell asleep in Jesus, August 20^th 1885, aged 56 years.  Richard Dyas third son of the family died 27^th March 1912, aged 56 years.

DYAS – In loving memory of JohnJoseph DYAS who died December 27^th 1877, aged 23 years.  Also  Frances Mary Dyas who died May 19^th (1862), aged 19 years and Jacob Dyas who died in New South Wales, February 18^th 1896, aged 31 years. “The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord”.

DYAS – Front.  In memory of Wm Dyas Esq… born the 4^th Feby 1792 died March 12^th 1868 aged 76 years. Margaret Dyaswife of the above died Augt 13^th 1846, aged 44 Years.  Dora Dyassecond wife of the above died May 4^th 1870, aged 79 years. J.E.Dyas, Fleet SurgeonRN, diedMay 26^th 1877, aged 55 years.  Erected by Dr W. Dyas 1896.

Left.  To the memory of W.Dyas MRCS,died …. 7^th 1900, aged 72 years.

FARRELLY – Erected by Thomas Farrelly, Ballintubber, of this parish in memory of his mother Margaret who departed this life 21^st June 1807, aged 56 years and his father Hugh who died 15^th Jan 1825, aged 72 years.  Also a special tribute to the memory of his dear wife Judith F.alias Allen who departed this life 16^th March 1866, aged 64 years.

FARRELLYand BENNETT – In ever loving memory of our dear mother AnnaD.Farrelly, Carrick Street, Kells, who died 27^th Jan 1929.  Also her son Patrickdied 1st Oct 1936 and his daughter AnnaP. died 17^th March 1944 beloved wife of W. Bennett, Garda Siochana.

FFOLLIOTT – In loving memory of John A. Ffolliott Jp, Kells, who died 2^nd June 1908, aged 58 years.

FINEGAN and CREGAN – Erected by John Clark Finegan of Navan, in loving memory of his dear wife Catherine Finegan who died July 17^th 1884.  Also Peter Joseph Cregan his beloved stepson, son of the late Christ Cregan of Navan, who died March 22^nd 1897, aged 15 years.

FITZPATRICK- See Parsons and Fitzpatrick

GARNETT – In memory of Samuel Garnettof Summerseat and Rosmeen, who died 19^th May 1874, aged 67 years and of his mother Alice Garnettalias Ellard died 1814.  Also in memory of Martha Garnettloved and eldest daughter of the above …. (Rest covered in briars).  Samuel Garnettwas descended from Samuel Garnett of Williamstown and was a local landlord. He attended the local ploughing match in 1834. (Source Meath Herald).

GARNETT – In memory of William Garnettof (Dunorver) House, Moynalty, who departed this life on 25^th Feb 1857, aged 48 years.  Also in memory of his wife Julia Garnett née Boyse who died at Larnaff Lodge, Thurles, 25^th May (1889), aged 98 years and who caused the stone to be erected.  William Garnetta landowner was reported as having attended the ploughing match in 1845. (Source Meath Herald).

HANNON – This stone was erected by Thomas Hannon in memory of CatherineHannon who departed this life in the 69^th year of her age 1780.

HEFFERNAN – Erected by Michael Heffernan in memory of his beloved brother Johnwho died 17^th May 1854, aged 36 years. Also his mother Sarahdied 3^rd June 1864, aged 75 years.  His brother Mathew died 15^th March 1871, aged 46 years and also his father Michaeldied 26^th May 1871, aged 94 years.

HILL – This stone was erected by Samuel Hill (for his) posterity.  Here lieth the body of SamuelHill who departed this life June the 3^rd 1780, aged 37 years.  Also here entered the body of  MaryHill alias Crunan wife to the above Samuel Hill late of Drumbarough, departed this life April (the) 9^th 1799 in the 36^th year of her age.

JAMES – In memory of EdwardJames dearly loved son of Edward James and Jeannie Grand?on  Knight died April 7^th 1926, aged 4 ½  years.

KEATING – Here lieth the body of Christopher Keatingand MaryDagon his wife who departed this life April the 8^th Anno Domini 1716.

KELLY – To the memory of James Kelly who died 4^th March 1865, aged 50 years. Martin Kelly, who died 5^th July 1866, aged 15 years.  James Kelly who died 16^th Oct 1868, aged 28 years and Martin Kellywho died 31^st Jan 1876, aged 80 years.  Erected by Walter Kelly son of the above Martin James Kelly.

KIERNAN – Of your charity pray for the soul of Bryan Kiernan of Kells, who departed this life 12^th Feb 1880 aged 64 years.  John Kiernanof Carlanstown, who departed this life 7^th February 1929, aged 77 years.  Also his wife KateKiernan who departed this life 12^th March 1937, aged (63) Years.  AnnieFrances Kiernan died 3^rd Feb 1924.  Kathleen Kiernandied 20^th Jan 1951.  Bryan Kiernandied 25^th Mar 1965.  Bridgetdied 7^th Aug 1969.  Charlesdied 29^th Jan 1990. RIP.

LAPPIN – See Parsons-Lappin and Lappin.

LOWRY  – In loving memory of CharlotteLowry eldest daughter of Joseph Lowry born 23^rd Nov 1881 died 7^th (Oct 1887).    EdithMatilda second daughter born 30^th June 1868 died 22^nd March (1874).  ArthurErnestKilroyinfant son born 3^rd June 1871 died 21^st Dec 1871.   Also of EileenMary eldest daughter of AlbertLewisLowry, Bachelors Lodge, son of Albert Lowry born 1907 died 1982.

LOWRYIn loving memory of MaryJane wife of Joseph Lowry, Batchelor Lodge, Navan, born 8^th Jan 1835 died 24^th Jan 1913.  Also the above named JosephLowry born 21^st March 1840 died 26^th July 1913.

MC CANN – See McDonnell, McCann andSmith

MC CORMACK – Erected in loving memory of JohnMcCormack, Market Street, Kells, who died 5^th Dec 1901, aged 70 years.  Also to the memory of ThomasMcCormack, 1^ST Batt Irish guards killed in action at Cambrai, 30^th Nov 1917, aged 28 years.

MC DONNELL, MC CANNand SMITH – Erected by Thomas McDonnell of New York.  In memory of his father JosephMcDonnelldied 23^rd Sep 1884, aged 56 years.  His mother Alice McDonnell died  9^th March 1898, aged 67 years, His sister SarahMcCanndied (21^st Nov) 1885, aged 31 years.  His sister MaryAnneSmith died 22^nd May 1904, aged 38 years. RIP.

MC ELHINNEY – In loving memory of ThomasMcElhinneywho died 28^th May 1933, aged 63 years.  Also Nora McElhinneywho died 10^th Oct 1912, aged 3 ½ years.  Also his wife Etheldied 3^rd March 1943.  Their son Williamdied 9^th Feb 1983, aged 71 years and his wife Gretta died 21^st Nov 1992, aged 71 years.

MAGUIRE – In loving memory of our dear mother MrsMargaretMaguire, Suffolk St, Kells, died (28^th Sep 1933).  Her husband PatrickMaguire died (21^st May 1941).  And their loving children John, Patrick, Michael, Mary Ann, Thomas, Joseph Maguire died (13^th September 1963).  Leo Maguiredied 2^nd September 1992.  Philip Maguiredied 15th May 1992.  Elizabeth(Lil) Maguire died 4^th Feb 1989.  Erected by their sorrowing children RIP.

MARTIN – SeeClarkeandMartin

MITCHELL – Bessie Scott Trowsdale – beloved wife and true helpmeet of Rev James Mitchell BA, Presbyterian Minister, Kells, departed (to be with) Christ 21^st Dec 1912. (Long text)

MULLEN – See Swift and Mullen

NELSON – In loving memory of George (Will) Nelson of Kells, who died Dec 3^rd 1903, aged 79 years.

NELSON, REYNOLDS, COLLINS and CURTIS – Front.  In your charity pray for the soul of AnneE. Nelson, Canon Street, Kells, in memory of her father JamesNelsondied 17^th Nov 1836.  Also his mother Elizabeth Nelson died 30^th Nov 1866.  Her sister Mary Teresa Nelson died 21^st Feb 1891.  Her brother JohnNelsondied 18^th May 1895.  Her brother Edward Nelsondied 13^th July 1896.  Also his brother William Nelson died 22^nd Dec 1908.  The above AnnieNelson died 22^nd May 1912.

Right.  John Reynolds died 8^th July 1903.  His wife Lizzie Reynoldsdied 20^th May 1907.  Mary T Collins,Canon Street, died 26^th Dec 1940.  LettyCurtisnee Sheridan (Canon Street) died 27^th April 1995.  Also her husband Willie Curtisdied 30^th Oct 1997.

O’BRIEN – In ever loving memory of Mary O’Brien, Kells, died 22^nd March 1907, also his daughter Minniedied 22^nd March 1892. Also her husband Patrick O’Briendied 13^th March 1915.  Felix Kevin O’Briendied 23^rd June 1925, aged 16 years.  Mrs A.O.Briendied 14^th Jan 1943, aged 72 years.

O’BRIEN –This monument was erected by Owen O’Brien of Kells, for himself and his posterity.  Here lieth the body of Margaret O’Brienalias Smyth wife to the above Owen departed this life June the 19^th 1770.

O’REILLY – In memoriam James O’Reilly,…. Kells, died 26^th May 1908.  His wife Catherine died 29^th Feb 1924.  And their son James died 6^th June 1965, aged 17 years.  Their daughter Annadied 20^th April 1928, aged 21 years and their son John who died 20^th Jan 1930, aged 39 years.

PARSONS and FITZPATRICK – Erected by Dr W. Parsons in memory of his father the late MrJohnParsons of Kells, Merchant, who departed this life 8^th June 1848, aged 38 years.  Also his brother John who died young and his grandmother Anne Fitzpatrickwho departed this life in the year 1856, aged 72 years.

PARSONS-LAPPIN and LAPPIN – Alfred Parsons-Lappindeparted this life 7^th April 1949, aged 37 years.  Dr William Parsons-Lappin died 10^th Jan 1951, aged 82 years. Margaret Parsons-Lappin died 15^th Nov 1962, aged 82 years.  Maeve Lappin departed this life 29^TH March 1978.  DrHenry Parsons-Lappin departed this life 1^st Oct 2001, aged 83 years.

PEACE – See Sparkes and Peace

RADCLIFF and PERKINS – (Stone is worn).  In memory of Maria Garnett relict of the Revd John Travers Radcliff, Rector of Kilmoon, died 13^th Sept 1883, aged 63 years.  Also Elinor Garnett wife of John  Radcliff  esq. JP,  Wilmount, died 10^th Feb 1875, aged 88 years.  Also of John Radcliffe of Wilmount, died 1^st Nov 1881, aged 95 years.  Also John Thomas  and Richard sons of John and Ellen Radcliff.  Also Sally daughter of the above John and Ellen Radcliff and her sister Frances daughter of the above widow of Arthur Perkins.  Also GeorgeE.Radcliff of Wilmount, son of the above John and Ellen Radcliff died ….. March 1910, aged 77 years.  Elinor Garnettwas the daughter of the Revd. George Charles Garnett of Williamstown and Margaret Wade. She married John Radcliff in 1818 and was living at Wilmount by 1834.  This property formerly belonged to Elinor’s father.

REILLY – Here lieth the body of Edmond Reilly who departed this life April 10^th 1766, aged 84 years.  Also hi wife Mary Reilly deceased Sept ye 27^th 1772, aged 100 years.  This stone was erected by Philip and James their sons. Anno Domini.

REYNOLDS – See Nelson, Reynolds, Collins andCurtis

ROBERTS – In loving memory of Elizabethwife of Wm John Roberts and daughter of Geo Armstrong, Newrath, died March 20^th 1950, aged 66 yrs.  Also WmJohn Roberts died 30^th May 1977, aged 86 yrs.

RYAN – Mrs Mary Ryan in memory of her beloved husband Mr Peter Ryan late of Maudlin Street, Kells, who departed this life on the 28^th June AD 1849, aged 36 years. RIP.  And the above Mary Ryan who departed this life 6^th March 1875.  Kate Ryan died 3^rd May 1883.  Joseph Ryan died 4^th March 1898.  BridgetRyandied 9^th April 1900.  George Ryan died 23^rd March 1908.  TeresaRyandied 12^th Sept 1941.  Mrs Mary Ryan died 25^th Sept 1942.  Peter W.E.Ryan died 20^th June 1943.  Elizabeth Ryan, Syddenpath, Kells, died 22^nd Dec 1945.  Also her husband William Ryan died 17^th April 1952.  Joseph (Joe) (Ryan), Rosmeen, Kells, died 24^th Sept 1989, loving and generous brother, uncle and friend.

SIDES – In memory of  William Sides who died 25^th Nov 1907, aged 91 years and his wife Isabella who died 28^th May 1903, aged 81 years.  Also their daughter Isabellawho died 2^nd Dec 1917, aged 57 years and their son Nathanieldied 4^th April 1924, aged 57 years.

SMITH – See McDonnell, McCannand Smith

SMYTH – This monument erected by Jas Smyth in memory of his wife SarahSmyth alias (O’Neill) who departed this life 27^th of Jan 1779, aged 27 years.  Also here lieth the body of Jas Smythhusband to the above Sarah who departed this life Feby 25^th 1793, aged 47 years.

SPARKES and PEACE – In loving memory of Annie Kate dearly beloved wife of Frederick Sparkes ….. Street, Kells, died 8^th Oct 1952. Also their daughter Dorothy Peacedied 2^nd June 2000.

SWIFT – Erected by Sam Swift in memory of his father Henry Swift,.  His motherMary departed this life Sept 5^th 1775, aged 55 years.  His father departed this life March 4^th 1789, aged 65 years.  And one of their children Owen Swift died 10^th Feb 1806.  His wife Juliadied 7^th Aug 1879.  His sons Jamesdied 20^th Jan 1888 and Peter died 27^th July …. Mary Swift died 23^rd June 1886.

SWIFT and MULLEN – In loving memory of our dear father Henry Swift died 22^nd June 1950.  Our dear Mother (no name) died Sept 25^th 1924.  JaneMullendied 4^th Feb 1984.  “Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on their souls”.  Erected by their daughter

TEASE – In loving memory of Gladys Gibson June Tease who died 18^th March 1937, aged 4 years and 9 months.  Also of her twin sister who died young and of their father Herbert T. Hamilton Tease died May 27^th 1980, aged 82 yrs and mother Gladys died 28^th November 1992, aged 87 yrs.  Parents of Doreen and Jay.

TREVITHICK – In loving memory of William Edward RobertsTrevithick, Head Gardner 1912-1929 to Marquis Geoffrey of Headfort, Kells.  Born Helston, Cornwall, UK, 20.3.1858 died Headfort, Kells,  10.2.1929, aged 70 years.  And his beloved wife Annie Mary(née Kent) born Ashton, Keynes, Wilts, UK, 10.3.1867 died Dublin, 16.9.1934, aged 67 years.  Erected by their children Richard John (Jack Trev) m Olga, Wembley, UK.  Lilian Mary m John Bomphray, Kilmarnock, UK.  William Edward (Bill Wet) m Bessie, Ruislip, UK.  And Peggy Evelyn m John Murphy, Dublin. And restored by his loving granddaughter Graine Trevitnick Murphy, Dublin, 23.10.2005.

ST JOHN’S CEMETERY

St John’s Cemetery is situated in the town centre on the site of the early 13^th century Priory of the Hospitallers of St John founded in Italy in 1113.  A medieval carved stone of a monk holding a sword was found there in 1972 indicating that the order was of a military nature.  The cemetery was surveyed by the author in 2009.

ANDREWS – In loving memory of Maria Andrewswho departed this life …. April 1908, aged 63 years and of her beloved husband William Andrews,…. Kells, who died 17^th June 1909, aged 68 years.

BELL-In loving member of Matthew Bell, Canon Street, Kells, died 20^th May (1910) and his wife Teresa died 14^th Jan 1941 and baby Daughterdied (1941), aged 3 years (sic)

CARPENTER – See Graceand Carpenter

CARRY – In loving memory of Patrick Carry, (Loyd, Kells,) 1864-1942.  His wife Catherine née Healy 1870-1928.  Their daughters Bridget1890-1968, Elizabeth 1890-1968.  Their son John1904-1915.

CASEY – Jesus, Mary and Joseph have mercy on the soul of James Casey, Castletown Door, aged 70 years.  Also his beloved wife Catherine Casey and two of their sons.  Erected by their son James Casey AD 1877.   Patrick Casey, Drakestown, Castletown, KPaged 75 years, died 27^th April 1961, aged 75 years.  His wifeAngeladied 2^nd June 1998, aged 82 years.

CASTLES and LANE – In loving memory of Andrew Castles who died Feb 11^th 1890 and his sons Jamesand John.  Mary Anne Lanedied March 24^th 1927, aged 77 years.  Peter Lanedied 31^st Dec 1927.

CONWAY -See Goodwin, Conwayand Hammond

CORCORAN – See GRIMESand Morton

DAVISand McCABE – Erected by Frederick Davis in memory of his mother MrsMary Davisdied Jany 1865, aged 70 years and his father Thomas Davis died Decr 1867, aged 78 years.  Mary Bridget McCabe, John McCabe,Thomas McCabe died 12 Jan 1894, aged 74 years.  Maureen McCabe died 4 October 2004. RIP.

DOYLE – Sacred to the memory of AndrewDoyle, Market Street, who departed this life on the 13^th Feb 1864 in the 60^th years of his age.  This monument, is erected by his sorrowing widow.  “May the Lord Jesus have mercy on his soul”.

FITZSIMONS – See LAVERYandFitzsimons

FLOOD – In loving memory of … and of husband (sic) Mary A. Flooddied 18^th Jan 1940, aged 76 years.

FOX – Erected by Michael Fox in memory of his beloved sister Mary Fox who died 13^th Jan 1874, aged 55 years.  Also his beloved father Richard Fox and his brother Thomas Lilly Foxdied 1931.  Josie Foxdied 1932.  Bridie Foxdied 1935.  Thomas Fox died 1936.  Richard Foxdied 1937.  Joan Foxdied 1957.  Elizabeth Fox died 1962.

GOODWIN, CONWAYandHAMMOND – Rev Brother LouisGoodwindied 1880.

Rev Brother John Conwaydied 1^st March 1886.  Rev Brother Henry Hammonddied 20^th Oct 1890. RIP.  Erected by the Christian Brothers, Kells, 1977.

GREGAN – (Written record)  Oliver Gregandied February 7 1819, aged 56.

GRIMES, CORCORAN and MORTON –In loving memory of PatrickGrimes (Boolies, Balrath, Kells), died 22^nd December 1943, aged 76 years.  His wife Jane Grimes died 18^th June 1944, aged 75 years.  Kate Corcoran, (Church Street, Kells), died 13^th Dec 1928, aged 48 years.  Their sons PatrickGrimes died 6^th June 1972, aged 63, William died 8^th Nov 1973.  Also their daughters Catherine Morton died 4^th Dec 1991, aged 84 years, RoseGrimes, Boolies, Balrath, died 18^th Jan 1963.

HAMMOND – See Goodwin, ConwayandHammond

HOEY –(Written record) Hugh Hoeydied 1775.  His son Thomasdied August 23^rd 1779, age 22.

HUGHES –IHS. This stone is erected by James Hughes in memory of his mother Cathne Hughes alias Godey who died March ye 12^th 1745, aged 50 years.

KELLY – See LaveryandKelly

KEYES – See MaguireandKeyes

KING – See TinnellyandKing

LANE – See DoyleandLane

LAVERYandFITZSIMONS – Elizabeth Lavert wife of James died 6^th Feb 1922 and the demises of her surviving children who died John 15^th Aug 1937, TheresaJan 4^th 1948, James at Brisbane, 3^rd Nov 1942, MargaretFitzsimons, Boksburg, Transveal, 3^rd Oct 1956.  Sister Mary Ursula, Brisbane, 14^th April 1943, Sister M.Evangelist, Sunderland, 9^th July 1952, Sister Joseph,Dumanway, 22^nd Oct 1955.

LAVERY and KELLY – Erected by Elizabeth Lavery in memory of her beloved husband James Laverywho died 24^th March 1903, aged 70 years and of her son Hughwho died 27^th March 1883, aged 20 years.  Also her son Eugene who died in Johannesburg, 19^th Feby 1896, aged 20 years and her daughter RosannaKellywho died 20^th Octr 1898, aged 30 years.  Also his mother SarahLavery, who died 13^th April 1884, aged 86 years.  “On whose souls sweet Jesus have mercy”.

LYNCH – In loving memory of DanielLynch, Kilmainham, who died 17^th June 1974.  His wife Brigidwho died 5^th Dec 1974.  Their son Jack who died 18^th Dec 1964.  Also Mary Lynch who died 19^th May 1934.  John and Lena Lynch. RIP.

MC CABE – See Davis and McCabe

MC DERMOTT – …. McDermottdied in London, the 24^th of …. …. and his beloved wife Annewent to her eternal rest on the 7^th June (1830).

McDERMOTT and SMYTH – Erected by Michael, Edward, Mathew and Pat McDermott.  In memory of their father (Bryan) who died Sept 21^st 1835, aged 50 years and of their sister Elenorwho departed this life June the 21^st 1839, aged 28 years and their sister Judith, who departed this life April 19^th 1833, aged 26 years.

MichaelMcDermott died 3^rd Nov 1885, aged 95 years.  BryanMcDermottdied 2^nd June 1892, aged 32 years.  Elizabeth McDermottdied 26^th June 1930, aged 54 years.

Joseph McDermottdied 15^th June (1907), aged 78 years.  …… John McDermottdied 7^th Jan 1951.  Bryan Smyth Died 14^th Dec 1954.  Agnes Smythdied 12^th Jan 1933.

McGRATH – In loving memory of Richard Mcgrathdied 23^rd Jan 1938, aged 41 years.  His wife Anniedied 1^st Sept 1975, aged 84 years.  Their loving sonDick6^th Oct 1998 aged 67 years, RIP.  “The Lord is my Shepherd”.

MAGUIRE – Erected by James Maguire, United States of America.  In memory of his beloved father James Maguire who died 16^th Sept 1863, aged 65 years and his mother Julia Maguire who died 20^th Decr 1859, aged 45 years.  Also his sister Ellen Maguire, who died 4^th Jan 1867, aged 36 years. RIP.

MAGUIRE and KEYES – In loving memory of Mary Maguire,2 Church View, Kells, died 1^st Feb 1916, aged 51 years.  Her husband Patrick died 5^th June 1941, aged 82 years.  Their daughter Jane (Keyes) died 10^th Nov 1948, aged 55 years.  Her husband Jamesdied 17^th Aug 1954, aged 63 years.  Also interred Pat, Theresaand DollyMaguire.

MARSH – Erected by Margaret Marsh in loving memory of her dear husband JamesLewisMarsh died 3^rd Oct 1933, aged 35 years.  Also his father RichardMarshVS,died 5^th July 1901.  Also his mother KathleenMarshdied 13^th Sept 1926.  Also the above Margaretdied 30^th June 1975.  RIP.

MONAGHAN – (Written record)  HughMonaghandied June 15 1720, aged 50.

MONAGHAN – In loving memory of James Monaghandied 5^th Aug1922, aged 46 years.  His sister Marydied 1^st Aug 1943 aged 75 years and their parents Jamesand Julia.  Also JuliaMonaghanwife of the above James Monaghan died 31^st March 1950, aged 77 years. Also their daughter Teresadied 8^th Oct 1963, aged 53 years. Erected by their his loving wife and children.

MONAGHAN – In loving memory of the MonaghanFamily, Kerry Hill. JohnMonaghandied March 1856 and WillieMonaghan died Dec 1869.  ThomasMonaghandied Feb 1937 and his wife Margaret died May 1931.  ThomasMonaghandied May 1962.   KathleenMonaghandied Oct 1969.  PatrickMonaghandied April 1985.  His wife Mary died Sept 1967 and baby daughter Lena.  Erected in 1856 by Willie and Thomas.

MONAGHAN – (Written record)  TerenceMonaghandied May 6 1760, aged 65.

MORTON – See GRIMES, CORCORANandMorton.

NEWMAN – Erected by Mary Newman in memory of her beloved husband Thomas Newmandied June 2^nd 1877, aged 79 years. Also of her son JamesNewman died Oct 18 1883, aged 35 years.

NOLAN – See Sweeney and Nolan.

O’HARE – Here lieth the body of Anj O’ Hare who died May 3^rd 1801, aged 67 years.  Also Elenor O’Harehis wife.

POWER – (Pyramid shaped).  Erected by the members of the RIC Kells, in memory of Constable John Powerwho died 9^th Jany 1886, aged 25 years.  After the death of Constable John Powerat Kells Barracks, a sample of water was sent for analysis from the barracks and found to be unsafe to drink.  Other samples one from Canon Street pump was found safe but water from the other at Maudlin Street was contaminated.

REILLY – In loving memory of Patrick Reilly, Meath Town, who died 14^th Nov 1893.  His father HughReilly.  His sisterKateReillyand Brotherwho died young.

REILLY – PatrickJ.Reilly, 8 Columba Terrace, Kells, died March 5 1936, aged 55 years.  RIP.

SMITH – This stone was erected by Peter Smith in memory of his son WilliamSmithwho departed this life Janry 11^th 1804, aged 17 years.

SMYTH(Written record) – JohnSmythdied 1810, aged 36.

SMYTH and SMITH – Erected by Margaret Smyth of Grange, in memory of her beloved husband Patrick Smyth who died March 20 1886, aged 64 and her daughter Marydied 18 months. Also the above Margaret Smyth died June 24^th 1903, aged 55.  Her son Williamdied 23^rd Nov 1918, aged 38.  Also their son Patrickdied 9^th May 1931, aged 57.  And John died 24^th Jan 1950, aged 66.  Also Mary Anne Smith died 23^rd Dec 1914 who under the shade of the Cross found peace and rest. RIP.

SMYTH – Erected by Nicholas Smyth in memory of his beloved father William Smyth died 15^th Sept 1891, aged 75 years.  Also his brother Patk Smyth died 28^th June 1867, aged 10 years.  The above Nicholas died 28^th June 1912, aged 43 years.  Also his sister Mary who died 22^nd Aug 1918.

SWEENEY and NOLAN – Pray for the soul of James Sweeney, (Kells), died 22^nd May 1933.  Julia Sweeney died 3^rd March 1941.  Bridget Nolan died 2^nd Aug 1935.  James Sweeney, (Evanstown), died 31^st March 1970, MichaelSweeney, Maudlin Street, died 16^th May 1981.  Annie Sweeney died 11^th Aug 1986.  Elizabeth Sweeney died 31^st July 1991.

TEVLIN – Pray for the soul of John Tevlin, Kieran, died 5^th May 1913 and his wife Mary Tevlin died on 26^th Sept 1926.

TEVLIN – Here lyeth the body of Patrick Tevlin of (Carlan), who died Aug 1779, aged 85 years.  Also Bridgethis wife died June 1771, aged 54 years.  Also their daughter Mary died 1^st June 1772, aged 54 years.  Erected by their son Richd Tevlin. Also ….. (Rest of stone in ground)

TEVLIN – Here lyeth the body of RichdTevlin who died Feb 27^th 1777 aged 37 years.  Also the body of (Jas) Tevlin who departed this life 11^th June 1875 aged 77 years.  Also his beloved wife Elizath (sic) Tevlin who departed this life 6^th Dec 1883, aged 77 years.

TEVLIN – This monument was erected by Patrick Tevlin of …. as a tribute of respect to the memory of his mother Rose Tevlin alias Casey who departed this life January 29^th 1779, aged 38 years.  Also his father Terence Tevlinaged 88 years.  Also his beloved wife Margaret Tevlin alias Bradley who departed this life July (7^th) 1838, aged (84) years.

TINNELLY and KING – Anne Tinnellydied 23^rd Sept 1913. MichaelKing,Bailieborough, died 16^th Oct 1940.  Thomas Tinnellydied 1^st Feb 1961.

WOLFE(Written record) – James Wolfedied January 1779.

St Columcille’s Cemetery

St Columcille’s Roman Catholic Cemetery was opened in 1910. Previously the burial took place in St John‘s Cemetery or St Columba’s Church of Ireland graveyard.  It is situated on the main Dublin road a little way from the town centre.  This beautiful and well-maintained cemetery has an impressive centrepiece consisting of large statues of Jesus on the Cross, with the Virgin Mary and Joseph on either side.  This is the burial plot of the local priests.  On Cemetery Sunday in August prayers are said and the dead are honoured at both the Roman Catholic cemeteries.  The memorial inscriptions were surveyed by the author in 2009.

ALLEN and SKELLY -(Left section rear).  In loving memory of  Mary Allendied Jan (24) 1924 and Patrick Allendied Dec 30^th 1924.  Also ThomasSkellydied June 17 1929, His wife Mary A. Skellydied June 9 1964, aged 85 years.  Rosie Skellydied 25^th May 1965.  Kathleen Skellydied 18^th Sept 1983.

BARNWELL – See McEnaneyandBarnwell

BARRETT – (Right section front). Erected by Edward Barrett in loving memory of his wife Elizabethwho departed this life 19^th Aug 1930, aged 53 years and of EdwardBarrettdied Aug 1925, aged 80 years.  His son Edward died July 1926, aged 48 years.  Also Jane Barrettdied the 15^th June 1934, aged 53 years.  Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on their souls.

BARRETT and MULLALLY – (Right section rear). In loving memory of JohnBarrett, Kenlis Place, who died 6^th May 1963.  His wife Juliawho died 7^th May 1973. Anne Mullally who died 23^rd July 1986.  Lil Barrettdaughter of John and Julia who died 21^st December 1998.

BIGGERSTAFF – See SweetmanandBiggerstaff

BLACK – (Left section front).  Erected by his wife and children in memory of Samuel Black, Kilmainham, who died 22 March 1933, aged 52 years.  And his son Patrick Joseph died 2^nd Dec 1956, aged (62) years. Anniedied 6^th May 1972, aged 82 years.  Seamusdied 26^th Nov 1984, aged 64 yrs.  PatriciaBlackdied 15^th June 1985, aged 64 yrs.

BOLL – (Right section rear). In loving memory of Michael Boll died 2^nd April 1940.  Also his beloved wife Marydied 27^th Oct 1959 and their son Patrickdied 16^th March 1936.  RIP

BRADY – (Left section front).  In loving memory of James Brady,(1 New Market St, Kells), died 5.2.1911, aged 5 years and Peter D. Bradydied 23.12.24 age 64 years.  Eleanor Frances Brady(Dwyer), died 30^th July 1986, age 87 years and her husband Peter William Bradydied 2^nd June 1988, age 65 years.  Their daughter Philomena Ann Bradydied 20^th Aug 2007, age 66 years.  Erected by wife and family.

BRADY – See TORMAY, BRADYandByrne.

BRANGAN – (Right section front).  Sacred to the memory of  Dr PatrickBrangan, Headfort Place, who died 9^th November 1977 and his beloved wife Gwendolinewho died 6^th June 1973. RIP.

BRANGANandMACDONALD – (Right section front).  Sacred to the memory of Doctor JohnBrangan , Headfort Place, Kells, who departed this life 14^th Feb 1927, aged 55 years and his daughter Dr Eileen Macdonald, Wilkinstown, died 8^th March 1938.  Also his wife Mrs Carolina Branganwho died 28^th October 1948.

Baby Develter died 11^th April 1967.  The Brangan family once owned a pharmacy in Headfort Place which got its name from the Headfort family who lived there before they built Headfort House.

BREEN – (Left section front).  In loving memory of my wifeSarah Breenwho departed this life at Railway House, Kells, 24^th April 1921, aged 27 years.  PatrickBreendied 18^th Dec 1945.

BUTLER – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of Mary Butler,Castle Street, Kells, who died 6^th Feb 1949.

BYRNE – See TORMAY, BRADYandByrne

CAFFREY(Left section front) – Sacred hear of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Bryan Caffrey,Rockfield, who died 13^th Aug 1916.  Also his wife Bridgetwho died 16^th May 1934 and Lucy Caffreywho died 13^th Dec 1966.  Also William Caffreywho died 20^th July 1967.  And Mary BridgetCaffreywho died 3^rd Feb 1968.  Charles Caffreydied 6^th Nov (1974).  Erected by his fond wife and loving children. RIP.

Jane Caffrey died 8^th July 1984.  Mairead Caffrey died 9^th December 2005.

CAFFREY and STARR – (Left section front).  Pray for the souls of Philip Caffrey died 6^th April 1934, aged 53 yrs.  Also his daughtersMrs Rosie Starr died 2^nd April 1939, aged 27 yrs.  Nellie Caffrey died 4^th Nov 1952, aged 37 yrs.  James Caffrey, Garden Rath, died Jan 26^th 1971. John Caffreydied 18^th May 1972.

CALLAGHAN and McNAMEE – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Patrick Callaghan, (Cakestown), died 15^th August 1922, aged 72 years.  His wife Bridget.  His daughter JaneMcNameedied 31^st December 1974, aged 79 years.  And her daughter MaureenMcNameedied 26^th February 1993, aged 61 years.  Also her son CiaranMcNameedied 19^th April 2006. aged 77 years. RIP.

CARBERRY – ( Left section front).  Erected in loving memory of ChristopherCarberry who died 19^th Jan 1936, aged 77 yrs.  Also his son Christydied 16^th Oct 1940, aged 45 yrs.  Also Richarddied 22^nd Dec 1946, aged 54 years.

CAROLAN – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of JamesCarolan, Carrick St, Kells, died 14^th Oct 1924, aged 42.  His son Edward died 3^rd July 1934, age 21.  His daughter Mabeldied 9^th Feb 1943, age 32.  Also his wifeBridget died 14^th March 1947, age 42.  Also their son James died 7^th Aug 1976, age 67.  His wife Margaret died 1^st July 1979. Daughter Phyllisdied 28^th March 1981. RIP.

CAROLAN(Right section rear) – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of James Carolan, Farrell St, Kells, died 31^st Dec 1927, aged 51 years.  His wife Bridget died 5^th July 1949, aged 78 yrs.  His sister Rose Carolan died 17^th Dec 1930, aged 72 yrs.  His sons Rev Patrick CarolanPP died 5^th Sept 1950, Bernard Carolandied 30^th Sept 1984, aged 90 years.

CARPENTER – See GraceandCarpenter.

CARRY – (Left section rear).  In loving memory of Patrick Carry who died 3^rd Jan 1913, aged 18 years.  Also his father Patrick Carrydied 19 Jan 1914, aged 74 years. RIP.

CARTY – See GroganandCarty.

CASEY – See GinglesandCasey.

CHEEVERS – (Left section front).  Erected in fond memory of HenryCheevers, Circular Road, Kells, who died 31^st Aug 1940.  Also his wife MaryAnneCheeversdied 5^th June 1946, aged 68 years.  Their son AndrewCheevers,  died 12 Oct 1974, aged 58 years. RIP.

COLLINS, LEE and CONNELL – (Left section front).   Erected by Patrick Collins of Kells, in memory of his wife Roseanna died 2^nd Sept 1913.  Her daughter Margaret Leeof Drogheda died 15^th Nov 1918.  His son Philipdied 30^th Jan 1945, aged 45. Also the above Patrick Collinsdied 13^th June 1945, aged 90.  His daughter Josephine F. Connelldied 24^th Nov 1966, aged 68.

CONNELL – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of Patrick Connell, Calliaghstown, did 21^st March 1969, aged 88 years.  His wife Marydied 6^th July 1940.  Their son Michaeldied 6^th July 1961 aged 37 years, and daughter Jane.  RIP.  Erected by Annie & George McGuinness.

CONNELL (Right section front) – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of William Connell,Ballybeg, who died 4^th Oct 1927, aged 80 years.  His wife Catherine died 19^th Sept 1963.  Their son John died 23^rd Dec 1970.  Their son Williamdied 21^st Feb 1977.  Their son Frankdied 28^th June 1978.  James died 3^rd Dec 1991.  Patrickdied 23^rd April 1992.  Their daughter Kathleen died 6^th Jan 2002.

CONNELL – See Collins, LeeandConnell.

COONEY – (Right section front).  Annie Cooke, ….,  Kells, died 7^th …. 1924 and of her husband William Cooke who died 27^th April 1938.

COONEY – (Right section front).  Sacred to the memory of George Cooney, Kells, who died 14^th Oct 1912, aged 82 years and his son Thomas died 28^th Jan 1917, aged 36 years.  Also Mary Clarke Cooney wife of George Cooney, who died 20^th Nov 1926, aged 68 years.  May Cooney died 20^th Dec 1964, NanCooney died 15^th Dec 1988.

CORRIGAN – See RussellandCorrigan.

CORRIGAN and STEPHENS – (Right section rear).   Pray for the souls of JohnCorrigan, (Climber Hall), died 26^th May 1940.  Also his son Eugene died 2^nd March 1941.  His wife Anastasia died 14^th Nov 1961.  Patricia Stephensdaughter died 7^th May 1992.

CULLY and CUMMINS – (Left section front).   In loving memory of NoraCully, Carrick St, Kells, died 25^th March 1936.  Her mother Mary Ann died 25^th Aug 1955.  Her father Richard died 21^st Oct 1959.  Elizabeth(Maria) Cumminsdied 1^st Aug 1946.  Her mother Bridie Cumminsdied 28^th Feb 1999.  RIP.

CURTIS – See Sheridan, CurtisandHarrington

DALY – (Left section front).  Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of JaneDaly died 15^th Nov 1876, aged 40 interred in Dulane.  MaryElizabeth died 5^th Jan 1911, aged 40 years.  MichaelDaly died 3^rd June 1914, aged 78 years.  TomDaly died Jan 1917, aged 48 years, founder of the Meath Chronicle.  Michael Dalydied 23^rd July 1917, aged 42 years.  Rev Patrick Daly PP died 4^th May 1925 in his 63^rd year interred Castlepollard.  Rose A. Daly died Dec 17^th 1946, aged 72 years.  The Meath Chronicle was founded in 1897.

DONEGAN, FEENEY and DALY – (Right section rear).  Erected by Nora Donegan, Circular Road, in loving memory of her husband Williamwho died 27 AUG 1957.  Her infant daughter Marie Dolores and her parents Thomasand Hanora Feeney her brother Thomasand her cousin Patrick Dalyof London, died 14 Sept 1935 and her brother Williamwho died 29 MAY 1977.  Nora Doneganwho died 15 March 1998.  Too much love to be forgotten sadley (sic) missed by her family.

DONAGH – (Right section rear).  Jesus have mercy on the soul of  LaurenceDonagh, Bective St, Kells, died 9^th Nov 1945, age 83 yrs.  Michael Donagh died 19^th Dec 1936 aged 35 yrs interred Glasnevin Cemetery.  Anne Donagh died 30^th March 1950, age 78 years.  Nicholas Donagh, Maudlin St, Kells, died 15^th May 1973, aged 56 years.  Anne Donagh died 24^th Oct 1931, aged 72 yrs.

DONNELLY – See HealyandDonnelly.

DOYLE – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of Christopher Doyle ex DMP, died 4^thJany 1919.  His wife Mary died 20^th Jan 1943.  Their daughter Sr Marie De Lourdes (Annie) died 3^rd July 1933 interred in Convent Cemetary (sic), Savanah (sic) Georgia, USA.  Their son Christopher T. died 26^th Nov 1966.  Also Michael James died 13^th April 1975.  George Dole died 20^th Apr 1981.  His mother Elizabeth died 26^th June 1981.  Her husband George Snr died 23^rd Aug 1987.  Daughter Kitty died 30^th J.. (Illegible)

DOYLE – (Right section front).  In loving memory of James C. Doyle died 5^th Oct 1929, aged 75 years.  Also Elizabeth Doyle died 18^th Dec 1933, aged 56 years and Andrew Doyle died 28^th April 1934, aged 67 years. Erected by their sorrowing children.

DUFF – (Left section front).  In loving remembrance of Vincent Duff died 1^st October 1934, aged 39 years.  His wife Rose Anne died 12^th March 1971, aged 79 years.  Also their son Vincent (Vinnie) died 31^st May 1991, aged 68 years.

DUFFY – (Right section rear).  Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Margaret A. Duffythe dearly beloved wife of Eugene Duffy, (Carlanstown), who died on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel 16^th Jul 1917, aged 23 years.  Eugene Duffywho died 20^th October 1946 and his wife Catherine who died 12^th July 1962. RIP.

DUIGAN – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Edward Duigan, Maudlin Rd, Kells, died 1^st May 1931, aged 78 yrs.  His brother Thomasdied 26^th Sept 1931, aged 60 yrs.  His wife Anniedied 4^th Feb 1950, aged 86 yrs.  Their sons Edwarddied 21^st July 1955, aged 51 years.  Johndied 14^th Feb 1984.  Matthew died 7^th August 1998. RIP.

DUNNE – (Right section front).  In loving memory of Mrs Margaret Dunne, Riverdale, Kilmainham, Kells, who died Nov 16^th 1938 and her husband JamesDunnewho died 10^th March 1949 and their daughters Margaret Dunnedied 23^rd June 1987, Bridget Dunne who died 15^th Nov 1988, Marie Dunne who died 21^st Oct 1995.

FARRELLY – See ManganandFarrelly

FARRELLY – See SmithandFarrelly

FEENEY – See Donegan, FeeneyandDaly

FINNEGAN – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of M. A. Finnegan died 24^th Feb 1943.  Joseph Finnegan died 9^th April 1963.  Bernard Finnegandied 25^th Jan 1935.  RIP.

FITZSIMONS – (Left section rear).  In loving memory of Bartle Fitzsimons, Suffolk Street, Kells, who died 1926.  His wife Bridgetwho died 1921 (interred in Balrath).  Also their sons Patrickwho died 1912 (interred in Balrath), Bartlewho died 1918.  Bernardwho died 1947.  Johnwho died 1950.  Frankwho died 8^th March 1961, aged 61 years and his wife Anne who died 11^th December 1997, aged 96 years.  RIP.

FITZSIMONS and GAVIN – (Right section front).  Front – “It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, That they may be loosed from sin”2. MACH. 12. 42.  In the name of Jesus pray for the repose of the souls of Mary J. Fitzsimons who died on October 6^th 1916, aged 56 years.  Peter Fitzsimons who died on October 22^nd 1920, aged 65 years.  Patrick Fitzsimons who died on August 26^th 1828, aaged 65 years.  Patrick J. Fitzsimons died 3^rd February 1940, aged 31 years.  Mary Fitzsimons died (11-6-1952), aged 96.  EthelFitzsimonsdied (25-11-1959), aged 62.  James C.  Fitzsimons died (26-9-1961), aged 66.  Raymond Fitzsimons died (30-4-1962), aged 39.  “Our lady of Mount Carmel, St Joseph and St Teresa, pray for them”. RIP.

Left – Teresa Fitzsimons died 19-5-1972 aged 82 years.  Thomas Fitzsimonsdied 20^th Jan 1978.  Patrick G. Fitzsimons died 22^nd April 1980, aged 54 years.  Godrey J. Fitzsimons died 12^th September 1995, aged 70 years. Mary Fitzsimons died 9^th October 2005, aged 79 years.

Right – Peter J. Fitzsimons died 14^th June 1974, aged 52 yrs.  Evelyn A. Gavin (née Fitzsimons) died in London, 24th Feb 2001, aged 69 yrs.  John C Fitzsimonsdied in London, 14^th Dec 2007, aged 79 years.  (Interred in Hertford Cemetery, England).

FLANAGAN – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of KatieFlanagandied July 26^th 1931 and RobertFlanagandied 16^th April 1918.  Also FrThomasFlanagan died 21^st Nov 1941 and Margaretdied 14^th Aug 1945.  JosephineFlanagandied 27^th Sept 1960.  Josephdied 3^rd May 1959.  Patrickdied 8^th June 1961.  Johndied 24^th Dec 1958.  Jamesdied 30^th March 1971.  Josephdied 24^th May 1989.

FOX – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of Mary Fox, Clover Hill, Kells, died 19^th March 1931.  Her husband Johndied 21^st February 1973. Their daughter Mollydied 17^th October 1978.  Also their sons Jackdied 4^th January 1969, Jim died 3^rd November 1988, MattMarket St, Kells, died 17^th November 2005 and his wife Elizabeth(Betty) died 12^th August 2005. RIP.   “God took you from our home, But never from our hearts”.

FOX – (Right section front).  MaryKate Foxdied 25^th June 1911.  Her husband John Fox died 16^th Jan 1913.  John Foxdied 18^th Dec 1925, aged 5 years.  Bonaventure Foxdied 6^th July 1932, aged 7 months, Thomas D. Fox died 4^th July 1933.  Phily Fox died28Feb 1946, aged 17 years.  Patrick J. Foxdied 15 Feb 1958, aged  68 years.  Rosie Foxdied 21^st Aug 1964, aged 71 years.  AgnesFoxdied 29^th May 1986.  Dermot Pascal Foxdied 9^th April 1993.  RIP.

GAVIN – (Left section front).  Erected by Cornelius Gavin, Loyd, in memory of his  beloved wife Catherine who died 25^th March 1911 and her son Williamwho died 19^th May 1914.  Cornelius Gavindied 31^st March 1918.  “Sacred hearts of Jesus have mercy on their souls”.

GAVIN – See FitzsimonsandGavin.

GERAGHTY – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of my daughter MaureenGeraghty died 23^rd Feb 1933, aged 17 years.  Also my son MattieGeraghtykilled in England, 17^th August 1944, aged 23 years.  Erected by their loving mother Marydied 13^th Feb 1969.  Francisdied 24^th June 1988, aged 71 years.  His loving wife Nancydied 12^th Oct 1998, aged 78 years.  Their baby son Francisdied 1957.

GINGLES and CASEY – (Right section front.  Front – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Thomas Gingles,(Kells), who died on June 12^th 1928, aged 84 years.  MrsCatherineGingleswho died on Feb 28^th 1930, aged 72 years.  Their children SamuelGinglesand Jane Gingles. AndrewCaseydied 27^th May 1950.  RIP. Left- Thomas P.Gingles died in US, Jan 1953, Mary Agnes Caseydied 1^st Jan 1959.  LillyGinglesdied 4^th Dec 1972.  Annie Ginglesdied 22^nd Dec 1975.  William John Ginglesdied 8^th Nov 1980.  MaryGingles died 3^rd Jan 1987.                                 Right–ThomasF.Gingles died 27^th Oct 2004.  The Gingles family once owned a fishmonger’s shop in Market Street.

GRACE and CARPENTER – (Left section front).  In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Mary Grace,Church View, Kells, who departed this life on the 6^th June 1926, aged 65 years.  Also her sons Michael who died on 8^th April 1955, aged 52 years.  Richard died on Sept 2 1976.  Thomas Carpenter  died on March 22 1975. Also his wife Josephinedied 28^th August 1983.  Erected by her children.  RIP.

GRAY – (Left section front).  Pray for the souls of Stephen Gray,(Knockkelly), Kells, died Feb 22^nd 1923, aged 68 years.  Also Kate Graydied 27^th Feb 1933, aged 65 years.  Elizabeth Graydied 5^th Jan 1939, aged 75 years.

GREENE – See MahonandGreene.

GRIFFIN – (Right section rear).  Erected to the memory of WilliamGriffin, (Balrath), died 25^th April 1939.  John Griffindied 16^th Feb 1971.  RIP.  Erected by his brother John.

GRIMES – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of Susan Grimes died 1933, aged 39 yrs.  Her husband Johndied 1962, aged 70 yrs.   Rest in peace.

GROGAN and CARTY – (Right section front).  Front – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Anne Grogan who departed this life 24^th March 1925, aged 72 years and her husband Michael Grogan who died 22^nd March 1932, aged 87 years and their daughter Annewho died 24^th Nov 1958. Please pray for the soul of Catherine Cartynée Grogan died 7^th Sept 1959 and her husband Thomas Cartydied 6^th Dec 1950.  Their daughter Maureendied 20^th April 2006.                                                 Left – Also RevM.B.CartySSC who died at Binalbagan, Negros, Philippine Isles, 16^th June 1958, aged 37 years.  Also MonsignorT.Grogan, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, died 19^th June 1963, aged 76 years.

GUITE – See Smyth and Guite.

HAHN – See Monaghan and Hahn

HARRINGTON – See Sheridan, Curtis and Harrington

HENNESSY – See Vaughan and Hennessy

HEALY and DONNELLY – (Left section rear ).  Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of James Healy, 2 St Colmcille’s Villas, who died 26^th Oct 1983, aged 72 yrs.  His infant son Jameswho died 18^th Aug 1955, aged 4 months.  His wife Kathleen(née Rogers) who died 28^th Aug 1994, aged 83 years and her sister Eileen Donnellywho died 22^nd Dec 2008, aged 84 years.  RIP.

HEALY and KELLY – (Right section front).  Pray for the soul of MaryanneHealydied May 1933, aged 38 years.  Also her aunt Brigid Kellydied June 1939, aged 50 years.  Also Patrick Kellydied Jan 1968, aged 70 years.

HENNESSY – See VaughanandHennessy

HERAGHTY – (Right section rear).  In loving memory John Heraghty,Kells, County Meath Brigade, died March 1928.

HOEY – See McPhilips, Plunkett, WoodwardandHoey

HOLLIDAY – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Charles Holliday,Fr MacCullen Pk, Kells, died 12^th July 1978, aged (7?) yrs, his brother Albert,aged 19 yrs, one of 655 people who lost their lives on the SS Ceramic the ship was sunk on  the 7^th Dec 1942.  Their sister Maryaged 78 yrs, died 6^th Jan 2004.  Charles‘s wife Lenaaged (70) yrs died 10^th July 2007.  Their son Georgeaged 51 yrs died 14^th May 2008.

HOPKINS – (Left section front).  Erected by Edward Hopkins in memory of his father MathewHopkins, Kilmainham, Kells, who died 23 February 1923, aged 84.  His wife Mrs Rosanne Hopkins,who died 28^th September 1935, aged 87 years.  Also their son Edward Hopkinsdied 22^nd Nov 1957, aged 82 years.  And their daughter Annie Hopkinsdied 20^th Jan 1971, aged 88 years. RIP.

KEELAN – (Left section front) – Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Catherine Keelan,Farrell Street, Kells, who died 9^th Nov 1926.  Also his daughter Kathleenwho died 21^st March 1921 aged 27 years.  James Keelandied 19^th March 1933, aged 67 years.

KELLEHER – See LynchandKelleher.

KELLY – See HealyandKelly.

LEE – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Richard Lee, (Hurdles), who died 16^th Aug 1938, aged 75 years.  Also his wife AnnieLeedied 25^th Dec 196?.

LEE – See Collins, LeeandConnell

LOONEY – (Left section front).  In loving memory of John Looney, Scurlogstown, Kells, died 25^th Nov 1940, aged 73.  His daughter Gretta died 30^th April 1928, aged 7 ½.  Also his wife Ellenwho died 28^th Feb 1974, aged 76.  Also his son Johndied 2^nd May 1985, aged 68.

LOWTH – (Left section front).  In loving memory of our parents John Lowth, Kilmainham , died 3^rd May 1940 and Agnes died 19^th April 1941.  Also their son Williamdied 27^th Feb 1974.

LYNCH and KELLEHER – (Left section front).  In loving memory of KittyLynchdied in April 1932, age 10 yrs.  His mother Sarah Lynchdied 5^th March 1935, age 53 yrs.  Her father Michael Lynchdied 4^th May 1954, age 74 yrs.  Jack Lynch died 4 June 1952, age 42 yrs.  Twins Bridget & Columbiadied Jan 1917, age 19 mths.  Helen Kelleher died 25 Feb 1946 age 4 mths.  JamesKelleherdied 28 March 1947, age 5 mths.  Their mother AlacoqueKelleher, Rugby, died 8^th Oct 1963, age 43 yrs.  Her sister Sheila Lynchdied 5^th March 1967, age 49 yrs.  Michael Lynchdied 23 June 1981.

MC EVOY – (Left section front).  God have mercy on the souls of James McEvoydied 1932.  His wife Kate died 1936.  Their sons Thomas died 1927, Michael died 1973 and their daughters Katiedied 1974, Marydied 21^st July 1987.  RIP.  Erected by their daughter Mary.

 MC ENANEY and BARNWELL – (Left section front).  In loving memory of OwenMcEnaney, Maudlin St, Kells, who died 27^th July 1924, age 60.  And his son Eugene, Postal Staff, Navan, who died 10 June 1923, aged 29.  His daughter Margaretdied 18^th Sept 1940.  His wife Marydied 14^th Feb 1955.  His daughter Gertrude Barnwell died 30^th April 1987.

MC MAHON – (Right section rear ).  In loving memory of RichardMcMahon  died 28^th Aug 1932, aged 19 years.  MatthewMcMahon(father) died 24^th Nov 1932, aged 58 years.  LaurenceMcMahondied 16^th Nov 1938, aged 29 years.  PatrickMcMahondied 21^st Aug 1950, aged 39 years. CatherineMcMahondied 10^th Sept 1965, aged 85 years.

MCNAMEE – See Callaghan and McNamee

MC NULTY and SMITH – (Right section front).  In loving memory of Catherine McNulty died 17^th Jan 1935.  Also John McNulty died 10^th June 1936.  Also James Smith died 1^st July 1945.  Catherine Smith died 26^th March 1986.  Annie Smith died 4^th July 1997.

MC PHILIPS,  PLUNKETT,  WOODWARD and HOEY –  (Right section rear).  In loving memory of Ellen McPhilips, Balreask, died 31^st March 1939.  Her daughter Annie died 24^th April 1951.  Her sister Anne Plunket died 21^st November 1956.  Her husband Bernard died 1^st July 1972.  Her daughter Kathleen died 24^th November 1976.  Her son Hugh died 8^th December 1983.  RIP.  Also their daughters Nellie Woodward who died in England.  Mary Hoey died in Dublin.

MAC DONALD – See Brangan and MacDonald

MAGUIRE – See Sheridan and Maguire

MAHON and GREENE – (Right section front).  In loving memory of our dear parents James Mahon, (Kilmainham), died Sept 2 1929.  Brigid Mahon died Nov 3^rd 1934.  Son James Mahon died 1^st June 1964.  Also his daughter Brenda Greene (née Mahon) died 17^th April 1989.  Queen of the Rosary intercede for them.  RIP.  Also his son Seamus Mahon died 26^th Feb 2002.  Erected by their children.

MANGAN and FARRELLY – (Right section front).  In loving memory MRS Ellen Mangan died 10^th Sept 1929.  James Mangan died 10 April 1919.  Bridget Farrelly died 8^th Dec 1923.  Mary Farrelly died 16-2-1953.

MARTIN – (Right section rear).  Erected in loving memory of James Martin, Canon Street, Kells, who died 24^th April 1935.

MARTIN and REILLY – (Right section front) –  In memory of Patrick J. Martin, Farrell Street, Kells, who died 1^st April 1938.  Also his wife Anne died 11^th Feb 1960 and their son-in-law Charles Reilly died 4^th Sept 2003.  RIP.  The Martin family once owned a drapery store in Farrell Street.

MATTHEWS – (Left section front).  Erected by Margaret Matthews, Carnaross, in loving memory of her husband Thomas who died 5^th March 1919.

MATTHEWS,  MULLEN and  SKELLY – (Left section front).   Pray for the soul of Kate Matthews, Kells, who died 18^th Dec 1911.  Also her son Frank Matthews who died 5^th May 1918 at Lennoxbrooke.  Also Mary Lisa Mullen who died 15^th April 1948 and William Mullen who died 17^th July 1940.  William Justin darling infant died 16^th Oct 1953.  Margaret Skelly died 4^th April 1955.

MERCY CONVENT (1) – (Right section rear) – “Mary Mother of Mercy receiveth at the hour of our death”.

BREEN – Sister M.Gerard Breen died 30^th Dec 1911.

CEELAN – Sister M. Francis Ceelan died 20^th Aug 1932.

EGAN – Sister Bridget Joseph Egan died 2nd Feb 1936.  RIP.

KELLY – Sister Aloysius Kelly died 1^st Aug 1924.

KILLEEN – Sister M. Conzanca Killen died 10^th Aug 1920.

MC GRATH –  Sister M. Gertrude  P.McGrath died 20^th Feb 1934.

MURPHY – Sister M. Evangelist J. Murphy died 20^th Feb 1933. RIP.

RYAN – Sister M. Patrick Ryan died 4^th May 1932.  RIP.

MERCY CONVENT (2) – (Left section rear).  “Suffer little children to come unto me, For their’s is the kingdom of heaven”.  In memory of Anna Mooney,  Mary Clonger,  Emily Breen,  Mary McGrath.  RIP.  Erected by the Sisters of Mercy, Kells.  It is presumed that the above children probably came from the orphanage first opened in the old Bective School for Boys by the Mercy Convent circa 1888.  When the building soon became too small, a country house was donated and with further funds from another benefactor the Sacred Heart Orphanage was opened in 1894 and it closed in 1981.  It was demolished two years later.

MONAGHAN and HAHN – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Michael Monaghan interred Nobber, died Feb 10^th 1923, aged 25 years.  Elizabeth Monaghan died Dec 27 1929, aged 25 years.  Michael Monaghan died Sept 20 1945, aged 30 years.  Anne Monaghan died 6^th Feb 1949, aged 80 years.  Anne Hahn died 22^nd Oct 1969.

MOORE – (Right section rear).  Pray for the soul of Thomas Moore, Kilmainham, who died 23^rd Nov 1925.  RIP.  Erected by his family.

MORAN – (Left section front).  Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Emily  P. Moran died 6^th Jan 1917.  Mary Moran died 20^th May 1925.  Andrew Moran died 8^th  Jan 1927.  John F. Moran died 11^th Nov 1944.

MULLALLY – See Barrett and Mullally

MULLEN – See Matthews, Mullen and Skelly

MULVANY – (Right section rear).   In loving memory of Patrick Mulvany died 15^th March 1931.  John Mulvany died 1^st January 1950.  His wife Mary died 29^th June 1965.  Also their daughters, Kathleen died 21^st July 1986,  Eileen and Bridie who died in infancy.  Their son Patrick died 22^nd December 2000.  RIP.

MURPHY- (Left section front).   Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Daniel F. Murphy died 21^st Oct 1916.  Also his wife Mary AgnesMurphy died 5^th Dec 1962 and their son Kevin Murphy died 31^st Jan 1965.  Mary Theresa (Moyse) Murphy, died 12^th July 1985.

MURPHY – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Patrick Murphy, (Church View, Kells) died April 10^th 1955, aged 70 yrs.  Also Margaret Murphy died Nov 26^th 1918, age 28 yrs.  RIP.

MURPHY and PANTER – (Left section front).  In loving memory of our dear parents Charlotte Murphy died 19^th October 1925,  James Murphy died 17^th November 1939.  Their son Vincent died 23^rd August 1970.  Their daughter Mrs Mabel Panter died 23^rd May 1979.

MURRAY – (Left section front).  Erected by her children in memory of their mother Kate Murray, Coopers Park, Kells, who died 6 Aug 1914, aged 75 years.  Her son James died 18 Aug 1927 and her daughter Kate died 1 Dec 1960.  RIP.

NEWMAN- (Right section rear).  In loving memory of Thomas Newman, died 23^rd Oct 1914.  His wife Bridget died 20^th March 1939.  Their sons Hugh died 9^th Nov 1953.  Patrick died 13^th Jan 1971.  His wife Margaret (Peg) died 4^th March 2008.  RIP.

NUGENT – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Patrick Nugent, (Kenlis Place, Kells), died 6^th Jan 1928, aged 74 yrs.  His wife Margaret died 23^rd March 1948, aged 62 yrs.  Their daughter Julia died 31^st Oct 1966.  Also HughNugent died 1^st Nov 1980.  His wife Margaret died 1^st December 1989.

NUGENT – See O’Reilly and Nugent

O’BRIEN – (Left section front).  Mary O’Brien, Maudlin Road, Kells, died Oct 13^th 1926.  Also her husband John O’Brien died April 27 1935.

O’BRIEN – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Patrick O’Brien, John Street, Kells, who died Jan 30 1911, aged 80 years and his wife Margaret who died Feb 6^th 1911, aged 73 years.  Also his son Peter who is interred in St John’s Cemetery.  Also their daughter Juliet M. who died 18^th May 1920.  Also Mary O’Brien who died 26^th Feb 1939.

O’BRIEN and O’REILLY – (Right section front).  In loving memory of Edward O’Brien, (Scurlogstown), died 11^th Sept 1920.  His wife Bridget died 23^rd June 1944.   Their son Terence died 21^st Jan 1965.  Molly O’Brien died 16^th Jan 1983.  Rose Ann O’Reilly died 28^th Jan 1949.  RIP.

O’REILLY and NUGENT – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Mrs Mary Anne O’Reilly, (Dulane, Kells), departed this life 29^th June 1927, aged 65 years.  Also her son Michael O’Reilly departed this life 25^th June 1963, aged 74 years.  Also his wife Bridie O’Reilly departed this life 10^th Dec 1980, aged 73 years.  Patrick Nugent who died 4^th Jan 1928.

O’REILLY and WARD – (Left section front).  In affectionate remembrance of PatrickO’Reilly who departed this life 3^rd Nov 1919.  Erected by his wife Mary Rose O’Reilly who died 16^th Oct 1920.  RIP.  Also Joseph P. Ward who died on the 13^th Jan 1938, aged 56 years.  Also his wife RoseWard who died 1^st Dec 1954.

PADDLE – (Left section front).  In loving memory of my dear husband Thomas Paddle who departed this life June 30^th 1929.  Also Susan Paddle, Canon Street, died 11^th March 1941.  Erected by his wife Susan.

PANTER – See Murphy and Panter

PLUNKETT See McPhilips, Plunkett, Woodward and Hoey

PRIEST’ SECTION  (CENTRE) –

BRADY – Please Pray for Rev Patrick Brady CC. (No date)

DOOLEY – (1^st Memorial).  Please Pray for the Very Rev Michael Dooley DD PP VG, Kells died 6^th April 1919.

DOOLEY – (2^nd Memorial) – Erected by the parishioners of Kells and Girley. In loving memory of Very Rev Michael Dooley DD PP VG, St Colmcille’s, Kells, who died on the 6^th April 1919, aged 69 years.  Revd Dr MichaelDooley was on a visit to his sick sister, a nun from Loreto Convent at Navan, when he slipped on a polished floor, hurt his knee and died later in hospital.

FLYNN – Please pray for the Very Rev Donal Flynn PP VG, Kells, died 6^th May 1935.  Revd Donal Flynn succeeded Revd Michael Dooley as parish priest but unfortunately he had poor health.  There was no doubt that he was an outstanding scholar and a man of much abilty. 

GINGLES – In loving memory of Rev John Gingles CC, who died 14^th Nov 1918, aged 23 years.  May he rest in peace.  Father John Gingles had only recently ordained as a priest became ill from flu after Mass at Christian Brother’s Oratory and died on the following Friday.  The flu epidemic was raging at the time, unfortunately Father Gingles caught it off a patient and succumbed to the disease.

O’CALLAGHAN – (1^st Memorial).  In loving memory of Rev John O’CallaghanCC,  who died 25^th Feb 1921.

2^nd Memorial – Please pray for Rev John O’Callaghan CC, died 25^th Feb 1921.

REILLY – (Right section front).  Erected to the memory of John Reilly, Brickfield, who died 3^rd June 1934.  Also his daughter Kathleen died 22 Nov 1945.  His wife Catherine died 19^th Oct 1963 and also their daughter Mary Alice died 22^nd Feb 1994.  Thomas Reilly died 19^th March 1997.  Ursula Reilly died 15^th Dec 1994.  Myles Reilly died 14^th Oct 1996.  Sister Gabriel Reilly died 23^rd May 1993 in Johannesburg. SisterBernadette Reilly died 16^th July 2002 in Mount Sackville.

ROURKE – (Right section rear).  In loving memory Mary Rourke, Farrelly Street, Kells, who died 25^th March 1915.  Also his son  John died 25^th Jan 1913, aged 21 years.  Also her husband Bernard Rourke who died 22^nd April 1924.  Also their son Patrick died 4^th May 1927 and their daughter Lill Rourke who died 15^th Feb 1945.  Also their son Matthew died 18^th Oct 1964 and their son Bernarddied (2^nd) Feb 1973.  Also their daughter Evadied 29^th June 1983.  “Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on their souls”.

ROURKE – (Left section front).  Erected in a sad and loving memory of my affectionate husband John Rourke who died 18^th Jan 1919, aged 68 yrs.  His wife Catherine who died 30^th Sept 1936, aged 83 yrs.  Their sons Jack who died 17^th Nov 1919, aged 29 yrs.  Michael who died 4^th Aug 1965, aged 66 yrs.  “Oh sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on them”.  RIP.

RUSSELL and CORRIGAN – (Left section front).  Pray for the soul of Samuel Russell, Kells, buried in Nobber who died 23^rd Oct 1901 and his wife Elizabeth who died 25^th June 1913.  Also their son-in-law Edward J. Corrigan who died 31^st Jan 1912 and their son John Russell died 25^th Aug 1948, aged 74 years.

SHERIDAN – (Left section front).  Erected by Thomas Sheridan, Drogheda, in memory of his brother Joseph who died 1^st March 1919 and his mother Mary who died 16^th June 1919.

SHERIDAN – (Left section front).  Erected in loving memory of Thomas Sheridan, Suffolk St, Kells, died 30^th Dec 1939.  Margaret Sheridan died 28^th Nov 1961 and their son Thomas died 15^th Sept 1973, aged 52 yrs.  Their daughter Annie (Dotie) died 25^th Feb 1985.  RIP.

SHERIDAN, CURTIS and HARRINGTON – (Right section front).  Front – In loving memory of Mrs Josie Sheridan who departed this life at Maudlin Street, Kells, on February 23^rd 1923.  Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.  Also Iris Curtis died 1953, aged 3½ years.  John Sheridan died 22^nd Jan 1952.  William J. Sheridan died 22^nd April 1976, aged 53 years.  Kathleen Sheridan, Canon Street, Kells, wife of William J. Sheridan died 24^th July 2005. 

Left – Greg Sheridan, Canon Street, died 5^thNov 1997, aged 46 years. 

Right – Rose A Harrington late New York, died 7^th Oct 1991.

SHERIDAN and MAGUIRE – (Left section rear).  In loving memory of Julia Sheridan also her husband Farrell Sheridan died April 1^st 1920 and their grandsons Robert Maguire died Oct 16^th 1928 and John who died Feb 2 1934.  Also Mary E. Sheridandied 23^rd Dec 1934.  Mary Maguire and son Michael.

SKELLY – (Left section front) – Erected in loving memory of Michael Skelly died September 23^rd 1924.  Also his wife Rose died August 23^rd 1925, aged 54 & 53 years.  Mary B. Skelly died 13^th Nov 1949, age 75 years.  Valintine died 18^th Nov 1949 age 71 years interred at Liverpool.  Michael died 4^th May 1950, aged 73 years.  RIP.  Michael Skelly died 5^th Nov 1973, aged 66 years.  His wife Rose died 7^th Jan 2008 in her 93^rd year.

SKELLY – See Allen and Skelly

SKELLY – See Matthew, Mullen and Skelly

SMITH (Right section front) – Pray for the soul of  Christopher Smith, (Newmarket Street, Kells), died 1^st May 1960, aged 64 years.  Mrs Mary Smith, (Bective Square, Kells), died 17^th September 1933, aged 39 years.  Ita Smithdied 2^nd Dec 1989, aged 89 years.

SMITH – (Left section front).  In loving memory of our dear father JohnSmith, (Piercetown), who died Jan 28^th 1929.  Also Charles Smith died 26^th Nov 1937.  JamesSmithdied 9^th June 1945 and SusanSmithdied 3^rd Aug 1951.  Also JohnSmith died 13^th Jan 1985.

SMITH – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of my wife Kate Smith, Maudlin Street, Kells, who departed this life 9^th May 1900, aged 41 years.  Also my sister Mary Katewho died 1^st Jan 1910, aged 18 years.  Also my father JohnSmith who died 18^th Dec 1923, aged 69 years.  Charles Smith died 9^th Oct 1950.

SMITH – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Lizzie Smith, Maudlin Road, Kells, who departed this life 6^th June 1924.  Also her mother Bridget Smith who died July 31 1928.  Her brother Patrick Smith died 31^st Dec 1955.  John Smith died 3^rd Aug 1962.

SMITH – (Right section rear).  In loving memory of our dear mother Margaret Smith, Bective, Kells, died April 28 1927 and her husband Patrick Smithdied March 25^th 1910 (interred [Ratoath] Cemetery ).  Also their son Robert died 22^nd June 1963, aged 62 years and their son Michael died 10^th Aug 1971.  Their daughters Margaret(Cissie) died 20^th Jan 1978, Elizabeth died 19^th Sept 1979.

SMITH  – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Mary Smith (née Crawley), Kells, who died 1936.

SMITH – (Left section front).   Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of MichaelSmith, Farrell St, Kells, who died 8^th Aug 1914.  Also his brother Jim who died 5^th July 1916.  And  AgathaMonica  who died 30^th Jan 1932.  And their father PatrickSmith who died 5^th April 1933.

SMITH – (Right section front).  In loving memory of  PeterSmith , …hill, Kilmainham, died 18^th Jan 1941.  His wife Catherine died 18^th Oct 1923.  Their daughter Rose Anne died 8^th Aug 1929 and their son Richard died 14^th Aug 1963 and his wife Annie died 7^th Oct 1979.

SMITH and FARRELLY – (Left section front).  In fond remembrance Philip Smith, [Kestown], Kells, who died 11^th April 1936, aged 66 years.  Rose  Farrelly who died 4^th Aug 1939.  Mrs Mary K. Smith died 3^rd Jan 1947.  Jenny Smith died 1^st April 1959. Also Philip Smith died 9^th Feb 1972.

SMITH – See McNulty and Smith

SMYTH – (Left section front).  Front – In affectionate remembrance of a loving wife and mother KatieSmyth, Ethelstown, Kells, who died 18^th Feb 1920.  From her sorrowing husband and children.  And on her darling son Joe.  Killed in action in Athboy Barracks 7^th Sep 1922.  Also Christopher Smyth died 27^th September 1938.  Their beloved daughter Eileen died 17^th May 1947.

Right – Teresa died 1^st July 1970.  Christopher died 28^th Feb 1972.  Rosaleen died 23^rd Feb 1981.  Frances (wife of Christopher) died 27^th Jan 1990.

SMYTH – (Left section front).  In loving memory of MarySmyth died 5^th May 1925.  PeterSmyth died 18^th April 1926.  LaurenceSmyth, (Ardbraccan), died 26^th January 1981.  His wife Annie died 1^st November 1985.

SMYTHE and SMITH – (Right section rear).  Front – IHS. In loving remembrance of our parents Rose Smyth, Kilmainham, died 15^th June 1919, aged 82 years.  RIP.  Thaddeus Smyth, Kilmainham, died 22^nd Dec 1919, aged 89 years.  RIP.

Right– In loving memory of  Patrick J. Smyth who died 16^th May 1953.  RIP.  Lillie C. Smyth who died 26^th July 1957.  Hugh Smyth who died 18^th Nov 1956.  Rose Smyth who died 21^st May 1980.

Left – And their daughter Margaret Smyth died 18^th May 1946.  RIP.  John Smyth died 8^th August 1950.  RIP.  Joe Smyth died 13^th Jan 1958.

SMYTH and GUITE- (Left section front)  Front – Erected by her sorrowing husband and daughters in loving memory of Mrs Margaret Smyth, Dalgeet, Balrath, who died 24^th May1921. Also her son Christopher  killed in action in France, 31^st July 1917 and interred at Artillery Wood Cemetery,  Ypres.  “Gone but not forgotten”.  Philip Smyth died 19^th March 1929.  Patrick, Kiernan, (Springville), died 24^th March 1958.  Margaret died 6^th Aug 1978.  Their son Peter died 11^th Sept 1996.

Right – Bridget Guite died 19^th April 1929.

STARR – See Caffrey and Starr

STEPHENS – See Corrigan and Stephens

SWEETMAN and BIGGERSTAFF – (Right section front).  Left –  John Sweetman 1844 – 1936.  AgnesSweetman ( née Hanley) 1871 – 1936.  JohnWalterSweetman 1898 – 1961.  Olivia (Susie) Sweetman ( née Dudley) 1912 – 1993.  John OliverSweetman 1936 – 2005. 

Right –  AliciaBiggerstaff ( née Sweetman)  1910 – 1985.  John Biggerstaff  1910 – 2004.

TANHAM – (Right section front) –  In loving memory of MichaelTanham died 16^th April 1935 and his wife Margaret died 4^th Nov 1935.  Also their son James died 16^th April 1976.  Their daughters Jody died 11^th Feb 1996, Nan died 6^th July 1996.

TEVLIN – (Right section front).  Please pray for the souls of Michael Tevlin,  (Newrath, Moynalty, Kells), 1856 – 1960.  Mrs Brigid Tevlin 1874 – 1949.  Patrick Francis Tevlin 1898 – 1924.  James Arthur Tevlin died 14^th Oct 1968.  Maureen Tevlin died 11^th April 1991, aged 91 years.

TOBIN – (Right section rear).  IHS.  In loving remembrance of our dear parents John Tobin, Hill Farm, Kilmainham, died 18^th Aug 1936, aged 80 years.  Mary Tobin  8^th May 1936, aged 73 years.  And their sons Thomas E. Tobin died 10^th March 1952, Patrick Tobin 11^th Sept 1962, John Tobin died 16^th Dec 1969.  RIP.

TOBIN – (Left section front).  In loving memory of John Tobin died 1^st July 1940.  Julia Tobin died 5^th July 1946, Rosmeen.  Teresa Tobin died 4^th Oct 1981.  Also John C. Tobin died 8^th Dec 1982.  His sister Agnes died 30^th March 1986.  His son Paul died 28^th Nov 1996, aged 32 years.  RIP.

TORMAY – (Right section front).  In loving memory of Maureen Tormay died 5^th March 1936, aged 22 years.  Her sister Lily died 17^th March 1936, aged 12 years.  Their brother Stephen died 12^th Nov 1939, aged 23 years and their dear father Robert (Bob)  died 22^nd July 1969, aged 79 years and their loving mother Brigid died 13^th March 1971, aged 80 years.  John Tormay son of Bob and Brigid  died 13^th March 1971, aged 80 years.  JohnTormay son of Bob and Brigid died 23^rd April 1989, aged 66 years.

TORMAY, BRADY and BYRNE – (Right section front).   Erected in loving memory of my dear wife Angela Tormay who departed this life 17^th Dec 1945, aged 27 years.  Also Bridget Brady died 15^th [Dec 1928] and her son ArthurByrne died 1^st July 1938.  Marcella Tormay, Circular Road, Kells, died 27^th Jan 1980, aged 98 years.

TULLY – (Left section front).  In loving memory of Philip Tully, Maudlin Rd, Kells, died 16 Jan 1933.  His wife Margaret died 11 Feb 1939.  Their son James died 29 Nov 1963.  Their daughters Julia died 6 June 1970.  Margaret ( Cissie ) died April 1985.  Their son Patrick (Sonny) died 17 Jan 1975 and his wife Barbara died 23 Dec 2005.

VAUGHAN and HENNESSY – (Left section rear) –  In loving memory of Michael Vaughan,  14 St Colmcilles Villas, Kells, died 26^th October 1969.  His wife Mary died 20^th November 2003.  Michael Vaughan died 24^th February 1937.  His wife Mary died 10^th November 1940.  Their grandson Oliver Hennessy died 6^th July 1947.  “Rest in peace.  Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day”.

WAHLRAB  (Left section rear) –  In loving memory of James BasilWahlrab died 11^th Feb 2005, aged 76 years, ex Hon Consul to Tanzania.  RIP.

WARD – See O’Reilly and Ward

WOODWARD – See McPhilips, Plunkett, Woodward and Hoey

WOODS – (Right section rear).  Front – In loving memory of WilliamWoods, Headfort Place, who died 10^th April 1956.  His infant daughter Marie Therese who died 27^th March 1927.  Also his wife Bridget who died 1^st Jan 1963.  Also their son William P. died 8^th July 1963 and their son Patrick J. Woods who died 24^th December 1968.  Kevin  P. Woods who died 17^th July 1978.  Thomas Woods died 24^th July 1981.  John Woods 27-12-1921  12-3-1994.  Our mother Christina(Cissie) Woods  wife of William P. died 9^th August 1997, aged 71 years.

Right – Sheila Woods born 9^th Nov 1920 died 10^th Mar 2005.  Our beloved brother Bernard who died 14^th Mar 2007, aged 45 years.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  &  SOURCES

My grateful thanks to:-  The staff in the Heritage Centre and the Editor,  Meath Chronicle,  Kells,  County Meath.

PUBLISHEDSOURCES

Killanin, Lord & Duignan  Michael, The Shell Guide to Ireland, Ebury Press 1967.  Judge, Leo, The Story of Kells, Kells Publishing Ltd 1993.

Lonely Planet Guide to Ireland. 

McNiff,  Liam,  A History of Williamstown Kells, Private Publication 2003.

Meath Herald 1834 and 1845. 

O’Dwyer, Frederick, The Architecture of Deane and Woodward, Cork University 1997. 

Readers Illustrated Guide to Ireland.

MediaSources

Civil Registry for several Counties Ireland. 

The Kells Union of Parishes. 

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

UNPUBLISHED SOURCES

Hewson, Eileen, Surveys of Kells’ Burial Grounds 2008-09

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