Ardcroney Parish · Co. Tipperary
Ardcroney Graveyard
The old graveyard in the village of Ardcroney (Ardcrony), Barony of Lower Ormond, Co. Tipperary, surrounding the ruins of a combined Castle/Chapel — in medieval times a residence of the Bishopric of Killaloe, later held by the O'Hogans until the Cromwellian confiscation of 1652. Just over 150 headstones, the oldest to William Newstead Esq. (1749), including a handsome monument to Captain Thomas Walsh of the National Army, killed at Rearcross in 1922.
- Established
- Burials recorded from 1749; medieval Castle/Chapel site
- Townland
- Ardcroney
- Memorials online
- 156
History
About this graveyard
Ardcroney parish lies in the Barony of Lower Ormond. The graveyard, in Ardcroney village, surrounds the ruins of a combined Castle/Chapel that in medieval times was a residence of the Bishopric of Killaloe; the O'Hogans later became tenants and held it until the Cromwellian confiscation of 1652. The area has been inhabited for some 5,000 years — a neolithic grave mound dating from about 3200 B.C. stands on nearby land. Just over 150 headstones were copied; the oldest is to William Newstead Esq., 1749, and there is a Latin inscription to the Rev. John Magrath, a priest who died in 1784. A handsome monument commemorates Captain Thomas Walsh of the National Army, killed at Rearcross in 1922. The R.C. church across the road — whose grounds hold a penal-era Mass rock from Ballinamurra — contains further memorials, included here. Recorded by Denise Foulkes and Daniel Grace for the Ormond Historical Society's survey of the Barony of Lower Ormond (Section A, Volume 9), published 1984.
The Memorials
Recorded inscriptions
All 156 recorded memorials from this ground are transcribed here. Select one to read its full inscription.
156 memorials
Mary Abbot
1771
Erected in memory of Mary Abbot, daughter to James Abbott, who departed this life March 8th 1771 aged 3 years & 7 months.
Read inscriptionPatrick Banks
1825 – 1949 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Edward Banks in memory of his father, Patrick Banks, who depd this life Aug. the 22. 1825 aged 62 years. May he rest in peace. Mary Banks died March 2. 1949.
Read inscriptionGeorge Banks
1888 – 1948 · 6 others remembered
Erected by Henry Banks, Lahorna, in memory of his son, George died 30th Novr. 1888. Also Julia died 30th April 1891. Also Edward died Feby 12th 1893. Henry Banks died 22nd June 1903 aged 70 years. His wife Anne Banks died on the 13th October 1905 aged 72 years and John Banks died 26th May 1938 aged 70 yrs. Henry Banks died 27th Aug. 1948. May their souls rest in peace.
Read inscriptionWilliam Bolan
1812
Erected by Anne Houlahan in memory of her dutiful husband Wm. Bolan, who depd June 18th 1812 aged 45 yrs. May he rest in peace. C.H.
Read inscriptionThomas Brereton
1776
Here lieth the body of Mr. Thomas Brereton who departed this life ye 30th of 10 ber 1776 aged 34 years.
Read inscriptionMary Brereton otherwise Carroll
1783
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Mary Brereton otherwise Carroll, who departed this life September 1783 aged 90 years.
Read inscriptionMargret Brereton
1800
Here lieth the remains of Mrs. Margret Brereton, wife to John Brereton Esq. of Rathurles in the County of Tipperary, who lived beloved and died lamented in the fifty first year of her age, the 10th day of June 1800.
Read inscriptionGeorge Brereton
1808 – 1847 · 2 others remembered
Erected by Daniel Brereton in memory of his father George Brereton who depd this life Feb. the 2nd 1847 aged 81 years. Also his mother Mary Brereton, who dep. this life Oct. the 12th 1832 aged 54 years. Also his brother John Brereton who died Sept 4. 1808.
Read inscriptionJulia Brereton alias Cummins
1816 – 1919 · 4 others remembered
Erected by Daniel Brereton, Oldcourt, in memory of his beloved wife Julia Brereton alias Cummins who died 7th May 1872 aged 56 years. Also his daughter Mrs. Mary Slattery died October 27th 1873 aged 26 years. Daniel Brereton born May 1st 1816 died May 16th 1902. John Brereton born Aug 4th 1845 died Feb. 27th 1910. Denis Brereton, Oldcourt, died 18th June 1919 aged 68 yrs.
Read inscriptionDaniel Brereton
1945 – 1947 · 2 others remembered
In loving memory of Daniel Brereton, Oldcourt, who died 2nd Nov 1945 aged 88 years and his wife Mary died 19th March 1947 and his sister Ellen Brereton who died 19th April 1945 aged 90 years.
Read inscriptionJohn Brett
1898 – 1933 · 2 others remembered
Erected in loving memory of John Brett of Rapla died 10th April 1898 aged 70 years. Also his son James Brett died 11th January 1904 aged 24 years. Also his wife Hannah Brett died 14th July 1933 aged 95 yrs. May their souls rest in peace.
Read inscriptionPeter Brown
1787
Kind reader say, Lord have mercy on Peter Brown, who departed this life Jan. 1787 aged 34 yrs.
Read inscriptionCatherine Carroll
1802
Erected by Pat. Carroll of Nenagh in memory of his wife Catherine Carroll, who died Octr 1st 1802 aged 47 yrs.
Read inscriptionJohn Carroll
1805 – 1850 · 4 others remembered
Erected by Patrick Carroll, Congar, in memory of his father John Carroll, who departed this life April 24th 1805 (?1825), in the 87th year of his age. Also his mother Bridget Carroll departed this life Dec. 1815 in the 70th year of her age. Also his brother Peter Carroll departed this life Feb. 17th 1817 in the ?50th year of his age. Also his brother Michl. Carroll who departed this life January 10th 1833 in the ?64th year of his age. Also his brother William Carroll who departed this life Sept 15 ?1850 (?1830) in the 50th year of his age. May their souls rest in peace.
Read inscriptionJohn Clarke
1780
Lord have mercy on the soul of John Clarke who died 9 ber 1780 aged 70 years.
Read inscriptionDan Clarke
1956
Dan Clarke 4 Oct. 1956 age 50.
Read inscriptionAnn Clarke
1962
Mrs. Ann Clarke 23 June 1962 age 47.
Read inscriptionMatthias Costaly
1789
Kind Reader pray for the soul of Matthias Costaly who died 26th June 1789 aged 56 yrs.
Read inscriptionWilliam Costaly
William Costaly.
Read inscriptionTimothy Costelloe
1839 – 1840 · 1 other remembered
Here lie the mortal remains of Timothy Costelloe the beloved son of Hugh Costelloe of Garnacurragh, who in the bloom of youth was snatched away from his sorrowing relatives by a malignant fever on the 9th June 1839 at the early age of 21 years. He was tenderly beloved and highly respected by all who knew him and this monument to his memory was erected by his disconsolate father in token of the fond and ---- esteem he bore him. The remains of (?Hugh Costelloe), father to the above who --------- 29th 1840 aged 67 years. (The end portion of this stone is broken & part is missing.)
Read inscriptionJames Costello
1850 – 1881 · 1 other remembered
Erected to the memory of James Costello of Corbally who died on the 11th April 1850 aged 52 years and his son John S. Costello who died in Madison Gd. U.S.A., on December the 24th 1881 aged 41 years. May they rest in peace.
Read inscriptionPatrick Costolo
1836 – 1846 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Anne Costolo in memory of her husband Patrick Costolo, who depd this life July the 20th 1846 aged 54 years. Also his father John Costolo who depd this life Jan. the 2d 1836 aged 72 yrs. May they rest in peace.
Read inscriptionCornelius Corrigan
1917 – 1976 · 7 others remembered
In loving memory of Cornelius Corrigan, Friar St., Nenagh, died Dec. 23 1917. His wife Mary died July 23 1919. Their children, Cornelius died Jan. 19 1960. Winifred died May 15 1967. James, Mitchell St, Nenagh died July 30 1964. His wife Elizabeth died Nov. 15 1974. Their children, Nora died May 22 1929. Mary Jo died May 8 1976.
Read inscriptionDennis Curneen
1771
The Lord receive the soul of Dennis Curneen, who died ye 24th April 1771 aged 67 yrs.
Read inscriptionPatrick Darcy
1849 – 1906 · 2 others remembered
Erected by Mary Darcy of Borrisokane in memory of her beloved husband, Patrick Darcy who died the 1st of February 1849 aged 62 years. May he rest in peace. Mary Darcy died April 15. 1880. Daniel Darcy died March 6th 1906.
Read inscriptionDennis Darcy
2 others remembered
Erected by Daniel Darcy and his brother John in memory of their father Dennis Darcy aged 77 and their mother Bridget aged 78 and their brother James age 48.
Read inscriptionJohn Deegan
1772 – 1782 · 1 other remembered
Here lies the body of John Deegan who died February 1772 aged 50 years. His son William died January 1782 aged 32 yrs. Lord have mercy on their souls. Erected by Timothy Deegan.
Read inscriptionAnne Doheny
1890 – 1945 · 5 others remembered
Erected to the memory of Anne, the beloved wife of Roger Doheny, Ardcrony, died January 1st 1890 aged 60 years. Roger Doheny died November 14th 1908 aged 94 years. Nora Helena Doheny died May 21st 1922 aged 17 years. Etta Doheny died March 13th 1927 aged 17 years. John Doheny died January 4th 1928 aged 68 years. His wife Bridget died April 26th 1945.
Read inscriptionJohn Doheny
1931 – 1952 · 3 others remembered
In loving memory of John Doheny, Ardcroney, died 11th Oct 1931. His brothers, Thomas died 28th April 1933. Rody died 28th Oct 1933. Annie wife of Thomas died 25th Feb. 1952.
Read inscriptionPatrick Donahoe
1814
This monument was erected by Wm. Donahoe in memory of his beloved and lamented brother Patrick Donahoe, who depd this life July 13th 1814 aged 24 yrs. May he rest in peace.
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