Dromineer Parish · Co. Tipperary
Dromineer Graveyard
The old graveyard at Dromineer on the shore of Lough Derg, parish of Monsea and Dromineer, Barony of Lower Ormond, Co. Tipperary.
- Established
- Townland
- Dromineer
- Memorials online
- 38
History
About this graveyard
Dromineer lies on Lough Derg, a few miles north-west of Nenagh. Its old graveyard holds some of the earliest stones in the archive — among them Mary Slattery, wife of Roger Dunn, who died in 1767, and Penelope Cleary, 1789 — together with many generations of the Slattery family of Knigh and the surrounding townlands. Recorded for the Ormond Historical Society's survey of the Barony of Lower Ormond by Denise Foulkes. (Graveyard location is approximate and may be refined.)
The Memorials
Recorded inscriptions
All 38 recorded memorials from this ground are transcribed here. Select one to read its full inscription.
38 memorials
Thomas Brien
1808 · 1 other remembered
This stone is erected by the widow Brien of Ballyhogan in memory of her husband Thomas Brien who died on the 2 of February 1808 in the 45 year of his age. Also her son Thomas Brien who died Feb the 25 aged 31 years. He lived beloved and died lamented his memory will be long revered by his neighbours and friends.
Read inscriptionSamuel Brogdon
Erected by Mr. Samuel Brogdon in memory of his deceased relatives interred here. March 13. 1824.
Read inscriptionKevin Burgess
1975
In loving memory of Kevin Burgess, Cypress, Richmond, Nenagh and late of Dromineer. Died July 8. 1975 and 55.
Read inscriptionPenelope Cleary
1789
Lord have mercy on the soul of Penelope Cleary who departed this life June 22nd in the year of Our Lord 1789 aged 56 yrs. Erected by Jno. Slattery.
Read inscriptionMartin Courneen
1935 – 1938 · 3 others remembered
Pray for the souls of Martin & Mary Courneen, Monsea and their children, Martin, John and Mary who died in America. James died 23rd July 1935 aged 71. Denis died 21st Sept 1938 aged 72.
Read inscriptionJonathan Brian O'Carroll Darby
1898 – 1973 · 2 others remembered
In loving memory of Jonathan Brian O'Carroll Darby, son of Horatio Gordon O'Carroll and Celia Margaret Darby of the Leap Castle, Roscrea. Born May 12th 1930, died in Cambodia, March 16th 1957. Horatio Gordon Darby, 1898-1971. Celia Margaret Darby 1907-1973.
Read inscriptionMary Slattery
1767 – 1782 · 1 other remembered
The body of Mary Slattery wife to Roger Dunn lyes here interred. She departed this life the 26th March 1767 aged 50 years. Also Roger Dunn departed this life the -- of April 1782 aged 70 yrs.
Read inscriptionMichael Flannery
1917
Erected by Mrs. Kate Flannery in memory of her husband Michael Flannery, Castleshela, who died 10th February 1917 aged 52 yrs.
Read inscriptionPatrick Flannery
1939 – 1948 · 1 other remembered
In loving memory of Patrick Flannery, Castleshela died March 17 1939 and his wife Winifred died Oct. 28 1948.
Read inscriptionMary Gleeson
1963 – 1971 · 1 other remembered
In loving memory of my wife Mary Gleeson of Inchicore, Dublin who died 27th April 1963. Her beloved husband Daniel died 5th Sept 1971. Pray for the Gleesons of Killaun who are buried here.
Read inscriptionSarah Gleeson
1978
Erected in loving memory of my wife, Sarah, who died 23rd Sept. 1978 & the Gleeson family, Killaun.
Read inscriptionDenis Healy
1950
Denis Healy 15 June 1950 age 50.
Read inscriptionBridget Healy
1980
Bridget Healy 13 Feb 1980 age 85.
Read inscriptionPercy H Joy
1858 – 1914
In loving memory of Percy H. Joy dearly loved husband of Tina Joy, born May 26th 1858. Died December 7th 1914.
Read inscriptionMargaret Kelly
1893 – 1899 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Michael Kelly of Ballyanny in memory of his wife Margaret died 13th Sept 1899. Also his son James died April 1893.
Read inscriptionPatrick Kelly
1899 – 1957 · 7 others remembered
In loving memory of Patrick Kelly, Ballycraggan, died July 11 1899. His wife Catherine died Dec 6 1934. Their children, Martin died Dec 23 1935. John died June 6 1936. James died Nov. 9 1957. Molly O'Meara died Feb 6 1943. Jane Grace died Dec 24 1947. Bridget Callanan died June 30 1951.
Read inscriptionLt Col W C Leeper
1961
In memory of Lt. Colonel W.C. Leeper, O.B.E., P.A., V.O. Cavalry, Indian Army, late of Wellbrock, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone and Dromineer, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, died July 10 1961.
Read inscriptionEllen Maher
1932 · 1 other remembered
In loving memory of Ellen Maher, Killard, Puckane, died 31st Oct. 1932 and her son Hugh died 22nd July [year obscured]. Also her son Hugh.
Read inscriptionPaul Henry Mangan
1953
Paul Henry Mangan died November 17 1953.
Read inscriptionBridget Moloney
1861 – 1901 · 2 others remembered
Erected by Thomas Moloney in memory of his wife Bridget died Nov. 21st 1901 aged 80 yrs. His father Thomas died May 1869 aged 68 yrs. His mother Bridget died April 1861 aged 65 yrs.
Read inscriptionJames Murry
1819
Erected by Wm. Murry in memory of his father Jas Murry who died Mar 6th 1819 aged 61.
Read inscriptionDaniel Ryan
1965 – 1967 · 1 other remembered
Please pray for the souls of Daniel Ryan (Moss), Ballycraggan House, died March 9 1965 aged 76. His wife Catherine died Sept 5 1967 aged 79. Erected by their son Patrick.
Read inscriptionSerah Kennedy
1814 – 1821 · 2 others remembered
Erected by Matw. Slattery in memory of his wife Serah Kennedy, who depd Jan 11th 1821 aged 51 yrs. Also his son James, depd May 28th 1820 aged 22 yrs. Also Mary depd April 22 1814 aged 25 yrs.
Read inscriptionLawrence Slattery
1826 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Catherine Slattery in memory of her husband, Lawrence Slattery who depd this life June 22nd 1826 aged 49 yrs. Also his son Stephen Slattery who departed this life March 19th 1826 aged 22 years.
Read inscriptionHugh Slattery
1842
Erected by Lawrence Slattery in memory of his brother Hugh Slattery who dep this life on the 20 of August 1842 aged 36 years.
Read inscriptionMichael Slattery
1846
Erected by Ann Slattery, Jersey City, America, to the memory of her beloved father Michael Slattery who departed this life on the 17th of August 1846 aged 38 years.
Read inscriptionJoseph Slattery
1820 – 1852 · 3 others remembered
Erected by Mary Slattery of Coolbawn in the parish of Kilbarron, in memory of her husband Joseph Slattery who departed this life on the 28th of December 1852 and of his father Mathew Slattery who departed this life -- May 1839 and of his mother Sally Slattery who departed this life in May 1820 and of his brother Patrick Slattery who departed this life in February 1836.
Read inscriptionBridget Slattery
1840 – 1863 · 2 others remembered
Erected by Michael Slattery of Killadangon to the memory of his mother Bridget Slattery who departed this life on the 28th March 1863 aged 48 years. Also to the memory of his father Hugh Slattery who departed this life the 15th of April 1863 aged 62 years. Also his brother William Slattery who departed this life on the 4th of March 1840 aged 12 years.
Read inscriptionRody Slattery
1863 – 1876 · 2 others remembered
Erected in memory of Rody Slattery of Knigh who died 18 October 1875 aged 79 years. Also his wife Mary who died 6 January 1876 aged 62 years. Also his brother John Slattery who died 11 May 1863 aged 50 years.
Read inscriptionMary Slattery
1866 – 1881 · 2 others remembered
Erected by James Slattery of Claree in memory of his beloved wife, Mary Slattery alias Gorman, died February 8th 1881 aged 27 years. William Slattery died April 5th 1866 aged 35 years. John Slattery died October 9th 1879 aged 49 years.
Read inscriptionSource: Ormond Historical Society — Gravestone Inscriptions, Co. Tipperary, Section B (Barony of Upper Ormond), Vol. 5: Parish of Nenagh (1982). Compiled by Nancy Murphy.