Kilbeg, Kells.

KILBEG GRAVEYARD CO. MEATH

HEADSTONES AND INSCRIPTIONS

Recorded by Tony Coogan and Gerry Mahon in March  April 2004

FITZSIMONS – In loving memory of Thomas Charles Fitzsimons, born 24^th June 1931. Died 28^th September 1997

LYNCH – In loving memory of Margaret (Peggy) Lynch, ——–, Kilbeg, died 1^st May 2002, aged 77 years. R.I.P.  Too dearly loved to be forgotten.

MC CORMACK – In loving memory of John Philip McCormack, Robertstown, Carlanstown, Kells, died 27^th October 1997, aged 54 years.  Deeply missed.

MC GOVEREN – In loving memory of my darling husband, Leo McGovern, cherished father and grandfather.  Departed this life, 12^th July 1995. Carlanstown.

MC CONNELL – In loving memory of Joan Marie McConnell (nee Collins), beloved wife of Bruce C. McConnell, daughter of Una A. O’Reilly Collins.  Died April 12^th 1996, aged 46 years, Santa Rose, California.

O’REILLY – In loving memory of James William O’Reilly, Kilbeg, Carlanstown, died 24^th October 1998, aged 71 years.

CLARKE – In loving memory of Maurice Clarke, Marty, died 10^th September 1994.  His brother John died 9^th January 1995. Stephen died, 25^th March 1996.

CASSIDY – In loving memory of Peter Cassidy, Horath Cottage, passed away 23^rd March 2000, aged 86 years.

CASSIDY – In loving memory of Joe Cassidy, Ardlonan, died 2^nd November 1992, aged 71 years.

CASSIDY – In loving memory of Peadar Cassidy, Horath House, died 4^th July 2002, aged 73 years.

REILLY – In loving memory of Barthle Reilly, died 22^nd May 1963 aged 78 years.  His wife Julia, died 30^th March 1975, aged 75 years. Their son Jack, died 2^nd August 1955, aged 24 years. Their daughter, Mary McGee, died 18^th March 1983, aged 54 years.

HARTEN – In loving memory of John Harten, Kilbeg, died 2^nd August 1950, aged 65 years. His wife Bridget, died 15^th May 1974, aged 86 years.  Alice Harten died 28^th November 1976, aged 51 years.

FITZSIMONS – In loving memory of Patrick Fitzsimons, Gravelstown, died 3^rd June 1965.  His wife Anne died 27^th March 1958.  Their son, Patrick Fitzsimons, died 26^th May 1970.  Also his wife Susie died 14^th December 1975. Erected by their son Patrick.

LAWLESS – Erected by James Lawless, in memory of his father, Nicholas Lawless, died 26^th April 1879, aged 74 years.  Also his mother Catherine Lawless, died 6^th August 1885, aged 68 years.  Mary Lawless died 5^th September 1942.  Michael Lawless died, 14^th January 1951.

REILLY – “Gloria in excelsis deo”. Here lies the remains of the late Mr. & Mrs. Reilly of Kilbeg.  Also John Reilly, who departed this life, 25^th April 1820, in the 21^st year of his life.  And Mary Reilly, who departed this life, 27^th May in the same year, in the 17^th year of her age.  Charles Farrell O’Reilly, Kilbeg House, Kells, died 31^st December 1998, aged 75 years.

O’REILLY – In loving memory of Katie O’Reilly, Finly, Boston, U.S.A., 17^th October 1994, aged 44 years.

O’REILLY – Erected to the memory of the late Charles O’Reilly, who died at Kilbeg, May 7^th 1870, aged 75 years.  Also to the memory of his two daughters, Mary and Fanny, and of his three sons, James, Bryan and Patrick, all of whom died young.  This stone was erected by his son Farrell O’Reilly, as a small tribute of esteem to their memory.  His mother, Anne O’Reilly, died May 1878, aged 72 years.  Farrell O’Reilly, died 22^nd July 1908, aged 60 years.  His wife Catherine Mary, died 12^th May 1892, aged 45 years.  Their son James, died 14^th January 1913, aged 23 years.  John O’Reilly, Robertstown, died 28^th January 1901, aged 68 years. Their daughter, Catherine M. Brady, died 7^th August 1912, aged 74 years.  Jack Valentine O’Reilly, died 27^th April 1915, aged 34 years.  Charles Farrell O’Reilly, Kilbeg, Kells, died 27^th April 1955.

O’REILLY – Pray for the soul of Frances O’Reilly, alias Duffy, wife to Mr. James Reilly of Kilbeg, who departed this life, 7^th November 1808, in the 36^th year of her age.  Also the said Mr. James Reilly, departed this life, January 24^th 1819, in the 47^th years of his age.  Valentine Reilly, Robertstown House, died 11^th February 1964.  His mother, Mary O’Reilly, died 8^th May 1975, aged 82 years.

FARRELL – In loving memory of Hugh Farrell, Mullingstogan, died 12^th April 1965, aged 81 years.  His wife Bridget, died 17^th April 1978, aged 89 years.  His sister Ann, died 19^th October 1939, aged 50 years.  Also his son Hugh, died 3^rd April 1984, aged 59 years.  His daughter Bridget died 20^th September 1991.  His son Philip died 7^th February 1996 and Patrick died, 21^st April 1996.  His son Edward, died 9^th January 1998, aged 72 years.

BRIEN – Erected by John Brien, in memory of his mother, Margaret Brien, alias Carlan, who departed this life, 14^th August 1813, aged 50 years.  Patrick Brien, died 16^th December 1867, aged 50 years.  Thomas Brien, died March 27^th 1902, aged 54 years.

MURRIN – Erected by John Murrin, Flushing, New York, U.S.A., in memory of his mother, Catherine Murrin, who died 8^th February 1874, aged 50 years.  Also his sister, Anne Rafferty, who died 4^th October 1868, aged 26 years.  His grandfather and grandmother, Thomas and Ann are also here interred.

TRAINER – Erected by John Trainer of Boston, U.S.A., in memory of his father, John Trainer, who died February 1846, aged 62 years.  Also his brother James, died 12^th September 1848, ages 24 years.  His mother Mary, died 25^th December 1850, aged 68 years.  His nephew Philip, died 15^th September 1859, aged 18 years. 

LOGAN – In loving memory of Patrick Logan, died 30^th January 1941, aged 65 years.  His wife Rose, died 26^th September 1955, aged 85 years.

DALTON – Erected to the memory of Michael Dalton, late of Ardlonan, Carlanstown.  Also his parents, brothers and sisters.

SMITH – Memento Mori. Erected by Henry Smith, Ardlonan, in memory of his son Patrick Smith, who departed this life 11^th March 1839, aged 26 years.

SMYTH – Erected by Mrs. Ann Smyth, in memory of her beloved husband, Edward Smyth of Robertstown, who died 21^st March 1859, aged 53 years.

BRADY – Erected by Edward and Richard Brady as a tribute of respect to their ancestors, particularly their father, Richard Brady, who departed this life, 22^nd April 1826, aged 76 years, and Bryan Brady, who departed this life, 6^th October 1838, aged 72 years.  Kate Brady, died 3^rd February 1933.  Her husband, Patrick Brady, died 10^th November 1934, and their sons, Patrick Brady, died 11^th June 1936, James died, 31^st December 1948. Edward died 11^th January 1971.  Also Eugene McCormack, Robertstown, died 31^st January 1961.

BRADY – In loving memory of my parents, John Brady, Normanstown, Carlanstown, Kells, died 19^th March 1983, and his wife Elizabeth, died 22^nd July 1993.

MURPHY – In loving memory of Ellen Murphy ___________, died 15^th October 1963, and her husband Philip, died 31^st October 1964, and their children, Cissie,Tommy and Paddy.

MURPHY – Erected by Ellen Murphy, Scollinstown, Navan, in loving memory of her husband, Patrick Murphy, died 16^th October 1906, aged 36 years.  His wife, Ellen Murphy, died 17^th March 1950, aged 75 years.

GIBNEY – Pray for the soul of Patrick Gibney, died 26^th February 1902.  Also Catherine Gibney, his wife, died 10^th April 1909, and their son, Patrick Gibney, died 11^th July 1916.  Also their daughter, Julia Gibney, died 31^st January 1943, and son Barry Gibney, died 15^th July 1942.

LYNCH – In loving memory of Michael Lynch, Ardlonan, Kilbeg, Kells, died 21^st January 1981, aged 99 years.  His wife Mary, died 29^th June 1983, aged 87 years.  Their son James, died 15^th February 1943, aged 19 years.

CURRAN – In loving memory of Hugh Curran, Pottle, __________ died 9^th October 1925.  Erected by his family.

CASSIDY – This monument was erected by John Cassidy, in memory of his father, Cormac Cassidy, who left this life, April 30^th 1803, aged 77 years. Also his mother Mary Cassidy, alias O’Brien, who departed this life, June 16^th 1793, aged 58 years.

COOGAN – In loving memory of Joseph Coogan, died 15^th June 1964, aged 62 years. His wife Kate, died 21^st August 1983, aged 83 years.  Their children, Kathleen died July 1930, aged 13 months, Theresa died March 1932, aged 11 months, Benjamin died 1^st June 1935, aged 9 months.  Thomas Coogan, died 21^st November 1950, aged 78 years.  Their daughter Bridget, died 29^th August 1994, aged 63 years.

O’BRIEN – Erected to the memory of Frank O’ Brien, Ardee, aged 92 years, who died 6^th November 1923.  Also his wife Margaret died, and their children Patrick and Mary Anne.

KEAJELLY – Pray for the soul of Mary Keajelly, who departed this life, 16^th January 1942, aged 36 years.

COONY – In loving memory of May and William Coony, died 3^rd and 5^th April 1915.  Also Rose and Patrick Coony, died 14^th and 25^th September 1933.  Philip Cooney, died 7^th April 1932.  Also Kate Cooney, died 16^th March 1978.  John Cooney, died 18^th May 1987.  Bernard Cooney _________, died 6^th February 1988.  Roseanne Cooney, died 18^th November 1991.

O’BRIEN – In loving memory of Hal O’Brien, Kilbeg, died 5^th May 1975 aged 88 years.  Also his wife Margaret, died 22^nd March 1968, aged 79 years.  And their sons. Harry, died 6^th September 1935, aged 13 years. Johnny, died 22^nd December 1996, aged 70 Years.  Also Eugene and William O’Brien who are buried in London.

MURTAGH – In sad and loving memory of Rose Murtagh, Togherstown, died 23^rd February 1947.  Her husband Edward, died 1951.  Their sons Patrick, died 18.7.69 and Michael, died 9.12.71.

MURTAGH – In loving memory of Patrick Murtagh, died 1952, aged 87 and his parents, brothers and sisters.

FARRELLY – Pray for the soul of John Farrelly, departed this life, March 23^rd 1746, aged 24 years. This stone was erected by his father Charles Farrell.

Inside Church

MONAGHAN – Pray for Margaret Monaghan, died 5^th October 1936, aged 76 years. Hugh Monaghan, died 9^th May 1940, aged 44 years.

BALFE – Pray for the soul of Patrick Balfe of Bigstown in the County of Meath and parish of Sudan, died 20^th November 1794, aged 66 years.  Erected by his wife, Margaret Balfe, alias Aulburn, and also his three sons, Richard, Patrick and Columb Balfe.

BALFE – Erected by Patrick Balfe ________________.

FITZSIMONS – Remember in your prayers, John Fitzsimons, died 21^st September 1962, aged 58 years.

CURRAN – In loving memory of Peter Curran, died 19^th May 1943.  His wife Julia, died 5^th March 1941.  Their son Peter, died 25^th March 1931, and their daughter, Margaret Cahill, died 12^th July 1942.  James Curran, died 4^th June 1971.  Annie Curran, died 17^th August 1975.  Patrick Curran, died 19^th September 1978.  His wife Ellie, died 3^rd January 1999.  In loving memory of Bennie Curran, died 15^th April 1984.  His brother Tommy, died 25^th September 1993.  His brother Phil, died 5^th May 1997.

O’BRIEN – In loving memory of Christopher O’Brien, Gravelstown, died 16^th January 1976.  His wife Margaret and his parents Michael and Celia O’Brien.  Also his brother James, died 18^th December 1972.  Hugh died, 10^th November 1977.

KIELY – In loving memory of John Kiely of Carlanstown, who died 27^th December 1886, aged 48 years, and his beloved wife Anne, died 26^th September 1902, aged 69 years.  Also their daughter, Mary Anne Kiely, who died 27^th May 1840, aged 27 years and their son Francis Kiely, who died April 30^th 1917, aged 47 years.  Their son Patrick died, July 21^st 1922, aged 58 years.  Also Thomas Kiely, died October 28^th 1938, aged 69 years.

TIMMONS – Erected in loving memory of Thomas Timmons, died October 16^th 1911, aged 79 years.  Also his son Michael, died March 12^th 1915, aged 44 years, and his wife Elizabeth, died November 3^rd 1922, aged 36 years.  Also his daughter Bridget, died July 31^st 1928, aged 56 years.  Thomas died, 25^th October 1944.  Patrick died, 20^th October 1957.  Mrs. May Gaughran died, 26^th June 1950.  Catherine Timmons died 10^th December 1970.   Rose Timmons died, 15^th August 1979.  bridget Timmons, Carlanstown, died 13^th February 1937.  Her husband James, died 18^th January 1952.  Their sons, Michael died, 14^th June 1951.  Owen died, 1^st June 1967.  Patrick Died, 25^th August 1967.  James died, 9^th September 1970.  Patrick Timmons died, 25^th August 1967.  His wife Margaret died, 16^th June 1978.

MEEHAN – In loving memory of Thomas and Mary Meehan, Horath.  His brothers, James and Patrick Meehan.  Their sisters May Anne and Ellen Meehan, Margaret Muldoon and Catherine Mannering.

REILLY – In loving memory of Peter Reilly, Normanstown, died 13^th December 1952, aged 49 years.  His wife Kathleen (nee Larkin), died June 13^th 1992, aged 74 years.  His mother Annie, died May 1948.

CLARKE – In loving memory of James Clarke, Kilbeg, died 28^th September 1969.  His wife Mary Clarke, died 22^nd March 1972.  Their daughter Theresa Barthley, died 22^nd August 1990.  Their sons, James Clarke, died 22^nd December 1993.  Paddy Clarke died, 27^th August 2001.

FITZSIMMONS – In loving memory of Bridget Fitzsimons, Carlanstown, died 7^th December 1945.  Her husband Michael, died 7^th June 1948.  Their son Thomas, died 31^st January 1947.  Their daughter, Bridget Downey, died 11^th September 1947.  Mary Anne Stevenson, died 20^th June 1967.  Mrs. Dympna Hughes, died 23^rd February 1970.  Mrs. Margaret Lynch, died 24^th April 1974.  Annie Fitzsimons, Gravelstown, died 13^th January 1989.

LYNCH – Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Michael Lynch, Toherstown, son of Edward and Margaret Lynch, died 18^th March 1995.

FITZSIMONS – Cherished memories of Anne Fitzsimons, from her family.

KELLY – Sweet Jesus have mercy on a dear mother, Mrs. Annie Kelly, died February 4^th 1952, aged 63years.  Also her husband, Matthew Kelly, died 28^th October 1966, aged 82 years.

REILLY – In loving memory of Christopher Reilly, Togherstown, died August 24^th 1952, aged 81 years.  His wife Mary Reilly, died 3^rd November 1963, aged 81 years.

GAFFNEY – In loving memory of James Gaffney, Girley, died 16^th December 1954, aged 77. His wife Rose, died 20^th June 1961, aged 79 years.  Their son Owen, died 18^th October 1974, aged 59 years.  Bernard Gaffney, Milltown, died 1^st April 1970, aged 78 years.

GAFFNEY – In loving memory of Owen Gaffney, Gravelstown, died 22^nd November 1906, aged 65 years.  Also his wife Ellen, died 23^rd November 1914, aged 60 years.  Rose Gaffney, died 24^th May 1943.  Lena Bennet, died 31^st August 1953.  Owen Gaffney, died 24^th June 1958.  Thomas Gaffney, died 30^th May 1939.  His wife Alice, died 5^th February 1981.  infant, Owen Gaffney, died December 1918.   Patrick Gaffney died March 1937. Also infant son John, died 1920.

GAFFNEY – In loving memory of John Gaffney, died 6^th March 1962.  His wife Sarah, died 16^th October 1967.

WALLACE – In loving memory of John Wallace, Gravelstown, died 11^th November 1968.

DOUGHERTY – Edward Dougherty of Staholmog, died this life, December 29^th 1831, aged 48 years.

BENNET – This monument was erected by John and Theresa Bennet of Emlagh, in memory of their father, Sylvester Bennet, who departed this life, November 17^th 1795, aged 57 years.

O’SULLIVAN – Pray for the soul of Turlough O’Sullivan, who departed this life, October 5^th 1739, aged 72 years.

TULLY – This stone was erected by Peter Tully of Moynalty for him and his posterity.

TULLY – In loving memory of John Tully, Deerpark, Carlanstown, died 1^st May 1945. His wife Anne, died 7^th September 1960.  Their son Edward, died 29^th December 1919. Their daughter Kathleen, died 28^th October 1942.  Mary Anne died 1915.  Joseph Luke Reilly (grandson), died November 1950.  Their daughter Elizabeth Tully, died 19^th October 1990.

FARRELLY – Pray for the soul of John Farrelly, who departed this life, March 23^rd 1746, aged 24 years.  Have mercy on his soul.  This stone was erected by his father Charles Farrelly.

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