Cloughprior Parish · Co. Tipperary
Cloughprior Graveyard
The old graveyard at Cloughprior, in the townland of Prior Park — the only graveyard in the parish of Cloughprior, a few miles north of Nenagh near the Shannon. It surrounds the ruins of a 15th-century church that was once under the Augustinian Abbey of Tyone, Nenagh, and is today part of the Catholic parish of Monsea. Beside the main cemetery lies the private burial ground of the Waller family of Prior Park.
- Established
- Burials recorded from 1684
- Townland
- Prior Park
- Memorials online
- 158
History
About this graveyard
Cloughprior graveyard, in the townland of Prior Park, is the only graveyard in the parish of Cloughprior, Barony of Lower Ormond, a few miles north of Nenagh near the river Shannon. Within it are the ruins of a 15th-century church — the medieval parish church of Cloughprior, held under the Augustinian Abbey of Tyone, Nenagh — and the ground is today part of the Catholic parish of Monsea. The oldest monument, on a wall of the ruined church, remembers the two wives of Solomon Cambie, a Cromwellian grantee of the parish, one of whom died in 1684 and the other in 1687. The French family of Carney Castle are buried within the church ruins; the Waller family of Prior Park have a private burial ground of 18 headstones beside the main cemetery. Widely represented families include the Hogans (31 stones) and the Spains (18). Two priests of penal times lie here: the Rev. Dominick Harty (d. 1780) and the Rev. John Hogan, Parish Priest of Borrisokane (d. 1824, aged 90). In all, 159 headstones were transcribed (numbered 1–159 with a typing-error gap at no. 55).
The Memorials
Recorded inscriptions
All 158 recorded memorials from this ground are transcribed here. Select one to read its full inscription.
158 memorials
Elizabeth Armstrong
1772
Here lies the body of Elizabeth Armstrong who departed this life August 1772 aged 20 years.
Read inscriptionSamuel Barry
1746 – 1774 · 1 other remembered
Here lies the body of Saml. Barry Esq. who depd. this life ye 29th of May 1746 aged 27. Here also lies the body of Saml. his eldest son who depd. this life ye 22nd April 1774 aged 33. This stone is placed here to their memory by the disconsolate widow & afflicted mother Mary Barry who lives in assured hope of beholding them again on that glorious day when their bodies tho' now decay'd shall be cloathed with ? imortality.
Read inscriptionMargaret Beahan
1817
Erected by James Beahan in memory of his daughter Margaret Beahan who dep. March --th 1817 aged 29 yrs.
Read inscriptionAnne Byrne
1828
Erected by George Byrne in memory of his daughter Anne Byrne who dep. this life August 10th 1828 aged 23 years.
Read inscriptionMichael Byrne
1839 – 1868 · 1 other remembered
Erected to the memory of Michael Byrne Cloughprior who departed this life on the 22nd May 1868 aged 68 years. Erected by Nancy Byrne alias Cummins in memory of her husband George Byrne who departed this life February 1st 1839 aged 88 years.
Read inscriptionMichael Byrne
1919 – 1966 · 5 others remembered
Erected to the memory of Michael Byrne Cloughprior died 12th March 1929 aged 82 yrs, and his wife Margaret died 13th Feb 1941 aged 78 yrs. Also their children: Michael died 22nd Sept 1919 aged 27 yrs. Kathleen died 2nd June 1933 aged 42 yrs. Patrick died 7th Sept 1950 aged 48 yrs. Jeremiah died 8th June 1966 aged 69 yrs.
Read inscriptionMary Cambie
1684 – 1687 · 1 other remembered
Here lieth Mary the wife of Soloman Cambie deceased the 11 dey of Feb 1684 and Rachel Harding his 2 Feb 1687.
Read inscription— Cambie
1835 – 1836 · 4 others remembered
Erected by David Cambie Esqr. Kilgarvan to the memories of his much lamented and beloved mother aged 68 years. His sisters Lucy and Fanny, the former aged 29 years, the latter 26 years, and his brother John aged 27 years who were consigned to a watery grave when returning from a party of pleasure, October 10 1835. Also to the memory of his father Edward Cambie Esqr. aged 66 years who died suddenly February 27 1836.
Read inscriptionRichard William Camac Cambie
1858
Erected by a bereaved mother to the memory of her beloved and only son Richard William Camac Cambie who died Dec 15th 1858 aged 17 years.
Read inscriptionWilliam Carroll
1849
Erected by Patrick Carroll of Ballyanny in memory of his beloved son William Carroll who departed this life Dec the 10th 1849 aged 26 yrs.
Read inscriptionMary Carroll
1909 – 1913 · 1 other remembered
In loving memory of Mary Carroll Prospect who died 27th Nov 1909 aged 72. And of her husband James Carroll who died 15th Jan 1913 aged 77.
Read inscriptionHugh Carroll
1910 – 1967 · 5 others remembered
In loving memory of Hugh Carroll Belleen died 25th April 1910. And his wife Julia died 19th June 1931. Their children: Michael died 5th Aug 1958. Hugh died 13th Nov 1962. Edward died 1st April 1956. Annie Kerr died 7th March 1967. Erected by their family.
Read inscriptionDenis Cleary
1777
Here lies the body of Denis Cleary died May the 11th 1777 aged 11 yrs.
Read inscriptionStephen Coffey
1914 – 1955 · 5 others remembered
In loving memory of Stephen & Annie Coffey Carney, and their children: Stephen who was killed in the Great War 18th Oct 1914. Julia died 22nd June 1945. Mary died 17th Dec 1954 (Marian Year). Nora died 29th June 1955. Erected by Annie Coffey.
Read inscriptionJohn Coghlan
1820
Erected by Danl. Coghlan in memory of his father John Coghlan who departed this life Octr. ye 6th 1820 in the 66th year of his age.
Read inscriptionConelly
This stone was fixed by Philip Conelly as a landmark for his posterity.
Read inscriptionPatrick Connelly
1792
O Lord receive the soul of Patk. Connelly who died Jan 1st 1792 aged 68 yrs. Erected by Philip Connelly.
Read inscriptionMary Corboy alias Heranton
1802
Erected by Darby Corboy in memory of his wife Mary Corboy alias Heranton who departed this life May 1802 agd. 31.
Read inscriptionRev. Bro. W.R. Corboy
1934 – 1977 · 4 others remembered
Erected by Maurice Corboy in memory of his parents. His son Rev. Bro. W.R. Corboy C.B.S., N.M.C., died 23rd June 1934 aged 28 yrs. His daughter Mrs. M. Ryan died 19th Dec 1952 aged 41 years. His wife Margaret died 31st Aug 1957 aged 76 yrs. The above Maurice Corboy died 30th Jan 1966. His son-in-law Martin Ryan died 10th Aug 1977.
Read inscriptionDarry Costolo
1839
Sacred to the memory of Darry Costolo Coolagoran who departed this life on the 29th day of Jan 1839 in the 30th year of his age. Erected by his affectionate wife Catherine Maher and his disconsolate father James Costolo.
Read inscriptionWalter Costello
1859
Erected by his children in America in memory of their father Walter Costello who ---December 1st 1859 aged ----. Though oceans roll between us and distant is our lot, Father dear remember us, we here forget you not. (this stone broken).
Read inscriptionJohn Costello
1882 – 1964 · 5 others remembered
Erected by James & John Costello in loving memory of their father John Costello. Also their mother Judeth Costello who died Jany 24th 1882, and their sister Bridget who died April 11th 1892. John Costello Garrynacurra died Dec 8 1915. Susan Costello Lisboney died July 12 1954 and their son Harry died in Tralee Feb 15 1964.
Read inscriptionJames D'Arcy
1824 – 1863 · 3 others remembered
Erected by Margret. D'Arcy of Kildangan in memory of her beloved husband James D'Arcy who departed this life March the 15th 1863 aged 57 years. Also her mother Honoria Hogan who departed this life March the 10th 1824 aged 36 years. Also her father Michael Hogan who died the 10th April 1838 aged 56 yrs. And also her son Patrick D'Arcy who died the 5th of April 1863 aged 27 years.
Read inscriptionMary D'Arcy
1882
Of your charity pray for the soul of Mary D'Arcy who departed this life at Borrisokane, 7th May 1882 aged 45 years. Erected by her beloved child Mrs. Joseph Slattery, Borrisokane.
Read inscriptionWilliam Deegan
1916 – 1923 · 5 others remembered
Pray for the souls of William Deegan, Rodeen, died 19th Oct 1923 aged 84 yrs. And his wife Margaret died 26th March 1916 aged 71 yrs. Also their children: William, Margaret, Patrick, and Mary.
Read inscriptionJohn Donohue
1823 – 1827 · 1 other remembered
Erected by James Donohue in memory of his father John Donohue who died April 5th 1827 aged 76 yrs. Also his mother Mary Donohue who died Feb 11th 1823 aged 60 yrs.
Read inscriptionPhilip Dwan
1826
Erected by John Dwan in memory of his father Philip Dwan who depd. this life July 15th 1826 aged 69 yrs.
Read inscriptionJudith Egan alias Spain
1823
Here lies the body of Judith Egan alias Spain who depd. this life March 31st 1823 aged 34 years. This stone has been erected by her father Cornelius Spain.
Read inscriptionPatrick Fahey
1915 – 1974 · 5 others remembered
In loving memory of Patrick Fahey Drummond, died Aug 26 1974 aged 84. And his wife Ann died Aug 6 1971 aged 81. Their children: Michael died April 22 1915. Gretta died May 16 1931. Willie died April 14 1936. Ann died June 23 1962. Erected by their loving family.
Read inscriptionBill Fahey
In loving memory of Bill Fahey of Dromineer died ------. Erected by his family and members of L.D.Y.C.
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