The gravestone inscriptions of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Doon, Co. Limerick.
-Recorded in 2010
‘Beloved rest now quietly for truly you have laboured
In the name of the Holy Three in one,
May you be raised up unto the light eternal, Amen
------- McNamara, Row A2
‘A spīorad naomh trīotsa tā athrū ar an saoil ach nīl deireadh leis, slān go foill.’
----------Rābaire, Row H11
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Headstone Inscriptions of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Doon, Co. Limerick May 2010 |
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ROW A |
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A1
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In loving memory of Patrick Hayes, Milltown, Pallasgrean died 16 Jan 1982 aged 72 yrs, his son Noel died 5 April 1994 aged 35 yrs I līontaibh Dē go gcastar sinn R.I.P. Hayes |
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A2 |
Remember our father Paddy who died 21st Jan 1994, his beloved wife Susie nee Carew who died 22nd Dec. 1998 Beloved rest now quietly for truly you have laboured in the name of the Holy Three in one, May you be raised up unto the light eternal, Amen McNamara |
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A3 |
Celtic style cross In loving memory of Teresa Hayes Dromkeen died 29th March 1991 aged 62 years, Patrick Hayes died 2nd August 1993 aged 70 years Rest in peace Hayes |
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A4 |
Celtic style cross Treasured memories of Connie Ryan, Muine, Doon 14th June 1921 – 25th March 2000 Solas na bhFlaitheas do Ryan |
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A5 |
Jesus have mercy on the soul of William Hewitt, Carnahalla, Doon died 9 – Oct 1984 aged 72 years, his wife Bridget died 20 Jan 2004 aged 87 years R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family |
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ROW B |
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B1 |
In loving memory of Paddy Franklin died 20th April 1994 aged 59 years, his mother Ellen Franklin died 12th May 1998, aged 84 years, his brother James Franklin died 8th Dec. 2003, aged 70 years Rest in peace Erected by their loving family Franklin |
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B2 |
Wooden cross In loving memory of Johnny Quigley died February 7th 2009 Rest in peace |
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B3 |
In loving memory of Thomas Hayes, Coolbawn, Doon died 10-May 1984, his wife Ellen died 3-May 2002 R.I.P. Erected by his wife and son Hayes |
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B4 |
In loving memory of William Hayes, Gurtnegara, Doon who died 25th January 1999 aged 84 years, his wife Julia (nee English) who died 13th September 1999 aged 82 years Rest in peace Erected by Julia’s brother Martin Hayes |
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B5 |
In loving memory of Ned (Edward) Morrissey, Toomaline, Doon died 11 July 2004 aged 74 years Rest in peace Erected by his loving wife Maureen and family Morrissey |
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B6 |
In loving memory of John O’Connell Gurtavalla, died 2 Jan 1990 aged 67 years R.I.P. Erected by his sister Maureen and family O’Connell |
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B7 |
In loving memory of Paddy O’Donnell, Kilmoylan, Doon died March 13, 2000 aged 84 years Rest in peace O’Donnell Do dha laimh a Chriost anal tharainn |
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B8 |
In loving memory of Thomas Ryan, Dromlara, Pallasgreen died 24 – Sept. 1988 aged 51 years, John (Jed) Ryan, Killuragh, Cappamore died 31 – Dec. 1999 aged 68 years, his wife Mary died 13 – Jan 2007 aged 72 years Always remembered by your loving family R.I.P. Ryan Plaque to right of stone reads – Dad a smile made of sunshine, a heart made of gold, the most wonderful dad this world could ever hold Grandad a special person, a gentle face, a precious granddad we can never replace, love John, Tom, Kate, Gerard, Liam, Mary Kate, Keyra Plaque to left of stone reads – In loving memory, Friend remembering you is easy we do it everyday, it’s the heartache of losing you that will never go away R.I.P. |
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B9 |
Cherished memories of William Ryan, Shanacloone, Cappamore died 10th Dec 1985 aged 74. His beloved wife Nellie (nee Bray) died 9th Dec. 2001 aged 95, their sons Billy died 12th May 2007 aged 61, Jack, Farnane, Cappamore died 10th Nov. 2007 aged 62. Rest in peace Deep in our hearts your memories are kept to love, to cherish and never forget Small plaque reads – In loving memory of Jack and Billy, we have prayed for you at Knock Another plaque reads – In loving memory of Mam and Dad, we have prayed for you at Knock |
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B10 |
In loving memory of Sarah Ryan, Gurtavalla, Doon died 29 Aug. 1991 aged 79 Rest in peace Erected by her nephew Michael Maher Ryan |
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ROW C |
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C1 |
Treasured memories of a dear son and brother Patrick (P.J.)Byrnes, Ballycushown, Doon died 15th April 2003 aged 36 yrs. Rest in peace A silent thought, a quiet prayer for a special person in God’s care Byrnes Plaque on right of stone reads – A little prayer to keep in touch with someone we love and miss so much Plaque on left reads – In loving memory, Son we hold you close within our hearts and there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again R.I.P. I prayed for you at Knock |
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C2 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone – In loving memory of Denis (Sonny) Ryan, Doon East, died 17 Sept 1996 aged 75 years Rest in peace Erected by his loving family Ryan |
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C3 |
In loving memory of Bridget Maher Croughmakeen, Doon died 26 Feb. 1995 aged 78 years, Paddy Mulligan, Corr, Cornefean, Co. Cavan died 2 March 2001 aged 76 years, Mary Mulligan (nee Maher) Croughmakeen, Doon, died 14 Nov 2004 aged 97 years Rest in peace Maher |
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C4 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone In loving memory of Denis Coffey, Carrigmore, Doon, died 15th Feb. 1988 aged 78 years, his daughter Anna Zaman died 7th May 2000 aged 52 years (interred in Sheffield) Rest in peace Coffey |
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C5 |
Cherished memories of John (Jackie) Ryan, Glasha Talann, Doon, died 2nd Jan. 2005 aged 81 yrs. Rest in peace In our hearts you will live forever Ryan |
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C6 |
In loving memory of Jim Long Ballycushown, Cappamore who died 9th Jan 1998 aged 74 years Rest in peace Long |
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C7 |
In loving memory of Kathleen Treacy, Main St., Doon died June 2 1989 aged 89 years, her husband Richard died May 29 1951 aged 51 years, their daughter Kitty died Jan 30 1937 aged 8 years both interred at Toem, Michael Treacy Lisnagry died June 9 2001 aged 63 years R.I.P. Erected by their family Treacy |
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C8 |
In loving memory of our dear mother Kitty (nee Ryan Farmer) Muine who died 31st March 1998 and our father Dan formerly of Cahir, Co. Tipperary died in London 20th Aug. 1971 Grant their souls eternal rest R.I.P. Lonergan |
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ROW D |
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D1 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone – In loving memory of Kathleen McCormack, Pallas House, Old Pallas, died 17 April 1982 aged 74 years McCormack |
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D2 |
In loving memory of Ted Murphy, Mt. St. Joseph’s, Doon, died April 23rd 1982 aged 49 R.I.P. Murphy |
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D3 |
In loving memory of Ned Ryan, Carnahalla, Doon, Co. Limerick died 4th March 1992 aged 79 years, his wife Margaret died 9th March 2000 aged 90 yrs. Rest in peace |
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D4 |
In loving memory of a loving husband and father Bill McLoughlin, Bank Place, Doon, died 28 May 2004 aged 75 yrs., his daughter Eileen Bourke (nee McLoughlin) died 31 March 2005 aged 48 yrs. Rest in peace McLoughlin Heart shaped plaque reads – In loving memory of my darling wife Eileen Bourke, 2 The Forts, Doon died 31st March 2005 aged 48 years, no more pain, no more tears, Erected by her sorrowing husband John |
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D5 |
Treasured memories of Pierce McNamara, Assumption Terrace, Doon, died 15th November 2004 aged 84 years Rest in peace Erected by his loving wife Nancy McNamara |
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D6 |
Cherished memories of Liam Ryan Shanacloon, Cappamore died 10 Jan 1998 aged 25 years Rest in peace Ryan (Luke) Heart shaped plaque reads – In memory of our loving son from Mam and Dad |
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D7 |
In loving memory of Lena Kennedy Clonlusk died April 4, 1983 aged 93 yrs, her husband James Kennedy died Jan 13, 1956 aged 75 yrs. Interred at Old Pallas and their son John Kennedy died Sept 25, 2008, aged 80 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their son John Kennedy |
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D8 |
In loving memory of Michael Danaher, Church St., Doon died 23 Dec. 1989 aged 66 years, baby Claire 26th May 1983 Rest in peace Erected by his loving wife and family Danaher |
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D9 |
In loving memory of Patrick Reale, Assumption Tce., died 10 May 1983 aged 68 yrs., his wife Elizabeth died 26 Dec. 2003 aged 74 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family Reale |
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D10 |
In loving memory of Nora Kennedy, Lackabeg, died 11 Sept. 1997 R.I.P. Erected by her sister Mary Kennedy |
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ROW E |
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E1 |
Precious memories of a loving wife, mother and grand-mother Catherine Ryan (Frank) Gurtavalla, Doon who died on 6th October 1996, her daughter Betty who died 22nd June 1993 interred in Brighton, her son John who died 24th December 2005, her husband Jim who died 13th June 2009. Rest in peace Erected by her loving husband and family Ryan (Frank) |
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E2 |
In loving memory of Timothy (Thady) Mackey, Gurtavalla, Doon died 20th March 1999, his mother Johanna died 4th September 1982, his father Andrew died 17th May 1947 interred in Abbington Rest in peace Erected by his loving wife and family Mackey |
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E3 |
In loving memory of Susan Mackey, Commonaline died 18- Aug 1995 aged 81 years, her sister Baby Ryan died 30-Oct 1998 aged 78 years, her husband Andy Mac key died 6th July 2004 aged 86 yrs R.I.P. Erected by her loving family Mackey |
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E4 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone In loving memory of John J. Ryan (Mahony) died 17 – Sept 1991 R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family Ryan |
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E5 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone In loving memory of Damian Christopher Dore-Cummins, Carrigmore, Doon died 10 May- 1991 aged 6 months, Chrissie Cummins beloved wife and mother died 20-April 2001 aged 78 years, her husband Jerry Cummins died 24th Feb. 2007 aged 87 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by the Cummins family Cummins |
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E6 |
In loving mem ory of Michael Hayes, Glenstal, Murroe died 2nd Feb. 2002 aged 85 yrs. Rest in peace Hayes |
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Wooden cross with plaque - Michael Hennessy died 21st June 2009 Rest in peace |
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ROW F |
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F1 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone In loving memory of Con O’Connell Gurtavalla, Doon died 1- June 1983 aged 83, his wife Bridget died 14 – March 1984 aged 76 R.I.P. Erected by their family O’Connell |
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F2 |
In loving memory of William Lonergan, Main Street, Doon died 1st Aug. 2005 aged 93 yrs. Rest in peace Lonergan |
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F3 |
Wooden cross with plaque In loving memory of Maureen Danaher died July 8th. 2009 Rest in peace |
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F4 |
In loving memory of Patrick Buckley, Kyle, Tipperary died 9th April 1989 aged 68 yrs. Rest in peace Erected by his loving wife and family Buckley |
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F5 |
In loving memory of Daniel Beary Cooga Doon died 15th Oct. 1984 aged 75 years, his grandson Francis Beary died 7-Sept. 1984 aged 2 ˝ years, his granddaughter Erica Claire Beary died 11-Oct 1995 aged 23 years R.I.P. Erected by the family Beary |
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F6 |
In loving memory of William J. Gleeson West End, Cappamore died August 22 1985 aged 59 years R.I.P. Erected by his wife Josephine, sons and daughters Gleeson |
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F7 |
In loving memory of John Mahoney Carnahalla died 7 Jan 1987 aged 76 years R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife Margaret |
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F8 |
In loving memory of Thomas O’Connell , Cappamore died 14 Sept 1983 aged 70 years, his wife Kathleen nee O’Donoghue died Nov 23, 2003 aged 93 yrs R.I.P. O’Connell This stone is shaped like an open book |
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ROW G |
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G1 |
Cherished memories of a loving husband and father James Slattery, Kilmoylan, Doon, died 8 –March 1991 aged 70 years and his beloved wife Molly Slattery nee Shanahan died 15-Aug 2003 aged 73 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife and family Slattery |
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G2 |
In loving memory of Nora Deere, Croughlahan died Dec 1891 aged 34, her husband James died 5-Sept. 1927 aged 80, Alice Deere died 24 – Oct 1931 aged 64, Edmond Deere died 3- April 1948 aged 59, Elizabeth Deere died 12 – April 1985 aged 88, Patrick Deere, Main Street, Oola died 15th Nov 1996 aged 64, Jimmy Deere died 27-Feb. 2002 aged 73 R.I.P. Deere |
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G3 |
In loving memory of Mary Deere Croughlahan, Cappamore died 19th February 2006 aged 70 years Gone from our home but not from our hearts Rest in peace Erected by her loving family Deere |
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G4 |
In loving memory of Timothy O’Connor, Reask, Pallasgrean died 15th Feb. 1985 aged 73 yrs., his wife Mary (nee Lonergan) died 21st May 2004 aged 87 yrs R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family O’Connor |
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G5 |
Celtic style cross In loving memory of Tomās Noel Maher, Gurtavalla, Doon died 1- March 1991 aged 20 years Maher |
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G6 |
In loving memory of John Cohalan, Cluggin, Oola died March 21 1993 aged 85 years, his wife Mary nee Dromey April 1907 – Feb. 1999 Rest in peace Cohalan |
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G7 |
Celtic style cross In loving memory of Matty O’Malley, Dromalty, Cappamore died 6th June 2005 aged 87 yrs, his infant daughter died 16th. July 1960 Rest in peace Erected by his wife and family O’Malley |
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ROW H |
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H1 |
In loving memory of John Hoban, Ballyvalode, Oola died 23rd Aug. 1982 aged 58 yrs., his brother Patrick died 29th Aug. 2005 aged 80 yrs. Rest in peace Hoban |
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H2 |
In loving memory of Patrick Kelly, Commonaline, Cappawhite died 18th March 2005 aged 85 yrs, his baby grand-daughter Margaret Anne 21st April 1983 Rest in peace Kelly |
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H3 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone In loving memory of Neil Sheehan, Bridge Street, Cappamore died 4th June 1994 aged 69 years Sīochāin Dē inār measc Sheehan |
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H4 |
Recent wooden cross with plaque In loving memory of Mary Tierney died June 3rd 2007, Jeremiah Tierney died April 19th 2009 Rest in peace |
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H5 |
In loving memory of Patrick McNamara, Gortnagarde died 10-Sept 1985 aged 70 years, his sister Bridget died 23-Sept 1992 aged 79 years, his daughter Maura died 2-April 2003 aged 51 years R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family McNamara |
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H6 |
In loving memory of James Ryan (Mahoney) Ballybeg, Oola died 8-July 1985, his wife Lea Ryan (nee Power) died 20-Jan 1993 R.I.P. Erected by his wife Lea |
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H7 |
Celtic style cross In loving memory of Agnes Ryan (H) died 8th Jan 2006 Rest in peace Ryan |
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H8 |
In loving memory of John D’Arcy Corelish, Pallasgreen died 1-Nov 1984 aged 87 years, his daughter Mary aged 3 ˝ yrs, interred in old cemetery, his wife Annie died 1 –March 1997 aged 95 years Rest in peace Erected by his loving wife and family D’Arcy |
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H9 |
In loving memory of Gerard O’Shea, Templbraden, Pallasgrean, England and Oola, Co. Limerick died 3rd October 2008 aged 78 years Rest in peace Erected by his loving wife Josie O’Shea |
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H10 |
In loving memory of baby Gerard born 22 -Nov 1992 died 27 Nov 1992 Rest in peace Ryan- Moore |
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H11 |
Modern cut stone with statue of St. Martin inset Requiescat in pace Forever loved, forever missed, forever with us Bridget (Bridie) Ryan (nee O’Brien, Cullina, Cappamore) Doon South, Lisowen, Doon 26th Oct. 1948-5th Feb. 2009 aged 60 years Ryan - Rābaire
A spīorad naomh trīotsa tā athrū ar an saoil ach nīl deireadh leis, slān go foill
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ROW I |
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I1 |
In loving memory of Mary Franklin (nee Ryan) Kylegorive, Cappamore died 13 Aug 1983 aged 59 years R.I.P. Erected by her loving family Franklin |
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I2 |
Cherished memories of a loving wife and mother Nora Ryan (nee Bourke) Clonteen, Cappamore died 18th April 2008 aged 78 yrs Rest in peace Gone from our home, but not from our hearts Ryan |
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I3 |
In loving memory of Maurice Spillane, 39 Bank Place, Tipperary died Aug. 14, 1984, aged 68 years R.I.P. Erected by his wife Mary and family Spillane |
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I4 |
Celtic style cross on top of stone In loving memory of Thomas Ryan, 10 Assumption Tce, died Feb 14 1991 aged 36, his father Jimmy Ryan, Toomaline, Doon died Feb 9 2008 aged 84 |
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I5 |
In loving memory of Philip Coyle, Main St., Cappamore died April 22, 1984, his wife Mary nee O’Shea died February 6, 2003 Rest in peace |
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I6 |
In loving memory of Patrick Kearney Dark Island died 1915, his wife Catherine nee Whelan died 1944, their son Michael died 1908 aged 11 months, all interred in old cemetery Kearney |
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ROW J |
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J1 |
In loving memory of William Harding, Lisnakella, Oola died 11th Jan 1984 aged 75 yrs, his wife Margaret died 18th Fe b 2006 aged 86 yrs Rest in peace Erected by their sons and family Harding |
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J2 |
In loving memory of Martin O’Meara late of Toomaline, Doon died 18 Aug 1994 aged 76 years, his father John died 29 June 1949, his mother Bridget died 1 Oct 1963, both interred in Toem R.I.P. Erected by the O’Meara family |
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J3 |
In loving memory of Thomas McLoughlin, Cooga, Doon died 22- Oct 1986 aged 76, his wife Annie died 9 Nov 2002 aged 89 May his soul rest in peace Erected by his wife and family McLoughlin |
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ROW K |
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K1 |
In loving memory of Claire Clancy, Bilboa Bridge, Doon died 27th Jan. 1985 aged 24 years R.I.P. Erected by her loving parents Clancy In front smaller stone – In loving memory of Charlotte May died 1st Oct 2004 aged 92 years R.I.P. Always remembered by her loving daughter Pam and son-in-law Sean Clancy |
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K2 |
In loving memory of Timothy Doyle Buffanoka, Cappamore died Nov 8 1998 aged 83 years Rest in peace Doyle |
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ROW L |
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L1 |
Treasured memories of William J. Gleeson, Turagh, Cappamore who died 18th August 1996 in his 73rd year, his sister Kathleen, New Bridge, Cappamore who died 20th August 1992 Rest in peace Gleeson |
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L2 |
In loving memory of James Gleeson, Newtown,Oola died Feb. 6, 1986 aged 67 yrs, his son Timothy died Jan 16, 1996 aged 40 yrs, Bridget Gleeson (nee Hayes) (wife of James and mother of Timothy) died April 1, 2006 aged 86 yrs, Pray for us at the altar of God R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family Gleeson |
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ROW M |
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M1 |
In loving memory of Nora Bourke, B ilboa, Cappamore and Ilford, Essex died 27 Dec 1984 aged 58 years, her husband Paddy died 18 Nov 2001 aged 82 years R.I.P. Erected by her loving husband Bourke |
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M2 |
In loving memory of Peter Charles, Bilboa, Cappamore and formerly of Leganomer House, Leitrim died 20th Sep 2007 aged 88 yrs Rest in peace Erected by his wife and family Charles
Note- Tractor motif on bottom right of stone |
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ROW N |
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N1 |
In loving memory of Hannah Charles (nee Heffernan) Bilboa, died 27 Feb 1994 aged 47 years Rest in peace Charles |