Tipperary Memorials

Finnoe Parish · Co. Tipperary

Finnoe Church of Ireland

The Church of Ireland church and graveyard of Finnoe, Barony of Lower Ormond, Co. Tipperary — about 1½ miles from Borrisokane on the road to Carney. The parish is now part of Terryglass. 43 headstones and two church memorials, among them the tomb of the Greenshields family, rectors of Finnoe across the eighteenth century, and the Waller/Stoney family of Finnoe House.

Established
Burials from 1739; C of I church & graveyard
Townland
Finnoe
Memorials online
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History

About this graveyard

The civil parish of Finnoe, some 4,003 statute acres in Lower Ormond, had 1,399 inhabitants in 1837 and is now part of the modern parish of Terryglass; in the Church of Ireland divisions it belonged to Borrisokane Union. The C of I church and graveyard lie about 1½ miles from Borrisokane on the right-hand side of the road to Carney, down a short laneway and not easily seen from the road. Two memorials stand within the church and 46 headstones in the graveyard, all copied. One of the most interesting monuments is to the Greenshields family — James and William Greenshields between them gave 56 years' service as Rectors of Finnoe — and there is a connection with the 1843 murder at Finnoe House of Thomas Waller and Miss Vereker, whose daughter and grandson (the Stoney family) have monuments here. Recorded by Denise Foulkes and Daniel Grace for the Ormond Historical Society's survey of the Barony of Lower Ormond (Section A, Volume 6), 1983.

The Memorials

Recorded inscriptions

All 45 recorded memorials from this ground are transcribed here. Select one to read its full inscription.

45 memorials

William Ardill

1850 – 1897 · 2 others remembered

In memory of William Ardill who died 11th Jany 1850. Also of Margaret his widow who died 24th Feb 1871. 'Until the day break and the shadows flee away.' And of their daughter Anne who died 18th Feby 1897. 'The Lord shall give thee rest.'

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Maria Bond

1875 – 1922 · 2 others remembered

Erected by Wm. Bond in memory of his beloved sister Maria Bond who departed this life Aug 1875. Also M.E. Bond died Nov 1898, and W. Henry Bond died Nov 1922, daughter and son of the above Wm. Bond, Garrycastle House, Banagher.

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Captain Elias Bowler

1793 – 1823 · 1 other remembered

Here lieth the body of Captain Elias Bowler of Whitestone who departed this life Octbr 7. 1793 aged ?55 years. Also the body of his son Wilm Pitt Bowler, Lieut R.N. who departed this life Septr 16. 1823 in the 35 year of his age. He was a brave officer and truly regretted by all to whom he was known.

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Sarah Maria Bowler

1819

Beneath this stone lie the mortal remains of Sarah Maria, daughter of Saml. Abbot Esq of Barnagrotty, and wife of W.P. Bowler of Whitestone who departed this life 15th Feb 1819 in the 23rd year of her age.

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George Burgess

1889 – 1915 · 2 others remembered

In loving memory of George Burgess who died 11th May 1901 aged 70 years and of his wife Anne (nee Givens) who died 14th March 1915 aged 84 years. Also his son Samuel A. who died 6th October 1889 aged 27 years. 'Peace perfect Peace.'

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John Burgess

1915

In loving memory of John Burgess who died 17th January 1915 aged 55 years, 'Thy will be done.'

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George Burgess

1908 – 1966 · 4 others remembered

In loving memory of George Burgess, Kylomadane, died May 23. 1920. And his wife Isabella died June 27. 1908. Their daughter Florrie died Nov 12. 1913. Their son Georgie died May 6 1925 and his wife Deborah died Dec 2. 1966.

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Thomas Burke

1760

Here lies the body of Thomas Burke who died the 10th of May 1760 aged 52 yrs.

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Thomas Cleary

1867

Erected by Thomas Cleary of Coorevan in memory of his beloved father Thomas Cleary who died Nov 23rd 1867 aged 75 years.

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John Corcoran

1908 – 1956 · 2 others remembered

In loving memory of John Corcoran, Finnoe died Nov 29th 1908 and his wife Jane Ann who died April 4th 1936. Also their son Thomas who died March 10th 1956.

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George Arthur Dennison

1922 – 1971 · 3 others remembered

To the beloved memory of George Arthur Dennison, Springmount, died 24 Oct 1971. Robert Henry Dennison died 13th Feb 1923. His wife Elizabeth died 24 June 1942. Their daughter Emily Kathleen died 21 Oct 1922.

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James Feeiney

1818 – 1819 · 2 others remembered

Here lieth the body of James Feeiney who departed this life February 19th 1819 aged 36 years. May he rest in peace. Also his daughter Bridget died May 1818 aged 13 years and his son Tim died June 1818 aged 11 yrs.

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Thomas Fox

1895

In loving memory of Thomas Fox, Brockagh who departed this life 5th April 1895 for him and prosterity.

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Elizabeth Greenshields

1739 – 1772 · 3 others remembered

Underneath this tomb do lie ye remains of Elizabeth Greenshields ye elder, who died in ye year of our Lord 1739 aged 74. Also of ye Revd James Greenshields, Rector of Finoe 26 years & died in ye year 44 aged 76. Also of Elih. Greenshields ye younger who died in year 48 aged 24. Also of ye Revd William Greenshields, Rector of Finoe for 30 years who died in ye year 1772 aged 68. His son Wm. Greenshields caused this monument to be erected in token of his prefond respects to ye deseasd.

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Lieutenant John Gregory

1763

Here lieth the body of Lieutenant John Gregory who died on the first day of May 1763 aged 60 years.

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Thomas Hayes

1929 – 1937 · 1 other remembered

Erected by Brothers and Sisters in fond and loving memory of our dear brother Thomas Hayes, Rose Cottage, Finnoe who departed this life on 1st June 1929. Also William E. Hayes, Kylemadaun, Finnoe who departed this life on 13th June 1937. 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus.'

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James Hayes

1947 – 1956 · 2 others remembered

In fond and loving memory of James Hayes, Rose Cottage, Finnoe who departed this life on the 9th of Dec 1947. His daughter Lilian Maud who departed this life on the 19th March 1953. Also his wife Sarah who departed this life on the 11th Dec 1956. 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus.'

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George Hayes

1952 – 1964 · 1 other remembered

In loving memory of George Hayes, Finnoe House who died 18th Feb 1952 and his wife Eveline Hannah died 26th Sept 1964. 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus.'

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John Hewitt

1930 – 1942 · 1 other remembered

Erected to the memory of John Hewitt who died Nov 6th 1930 and of his parents, brothers and sister who predeceased him. His wife Bridget who died Feb 23rd 1942.

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Henry Hobbs

1893

In loving memory of Henry Hobbs, Ballinagrass, Borrisokane who departed this life December 29th 1893 aged 75 years. 'There remaineth a rest to the people of God.'

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George Hobbs

1928 – 1979 · 2 others remembered

In fond remembrance of George Hobbs J.P., Rathmore House, died 4 Nov 1957 aged 77. His wife Kathleen died 1 Sept 1979 aged 84. Their beloved daughter Ivie died 1 Sept 1928 aged 8. 'God is love.'

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Patrick Hogan

1785

Here lies the body of Patrick Hogan who departed this life the 25th of March 1785 aged 54 yrs. May he rest in peace.

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Bridget Keavey

1882

Erected by John Keavey of Belgrove in memory of his wife Bridget Keavey who died 15th December 1882 aged 46 years.

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Kathleen Last

1955 – 1970 · 1 other remembered

In loving memory of Kathleen Last died 20th January 1955 aged 69 years, also her husband Henry Mark died 15th April 1970 aged 84 years. 'Gone but not forgotten, O Lamb of God I come.'

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Mary Lawler alias Cleary

1819 – 1837 · 1 other remembered

Erected by John Lawler in memory of his mother Mary Lawler alias Cleary who depd this life Novr 15th 1819 aged 54 yrs. Also his father Edward Lawler depd this life April 23rd 1837 aged 79 yrs. May their souls rest in peace.

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Lawlor

Erected by Mrs. Flannery in loving memory of the Lawlor family and also the above Mrs. Flannery.

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Blanche Legge

1812 – 1834 · 1 other remembered

In memory of Blanche Legge who depd this life April the 25th 1812 (?1819) aged 46 years, and Michael Legge Esq who depd this life August the 1st 1834 aged 66 years. This monument has been erected by their children in testimony of their love.

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Mary Meara

1846 – 1848 · 1 other remembered

Erected by Patrick Meara in memory of his sister Mary Meara who depd this life August 14th 1846 aged 25 yrs. Also his mother Mary Meara who depd this life March 7th 1848 aged 56 yrs.

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Henry Merritt

1826 – 1833 · 1 other remembered

This tomb is placed here by Charles Merritt in memory of his father Henry Merritt who died Jan the 27th 1833 aged 71 years. Also of his mother Anne Merritt who died Jan 17 1826 aged 55 years.

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Rev. Charles Minchin

1826

Here lie the remains of the Reverend Charles Minchin who departed this life on the 17th day of June 1826 aged 28 years. He possessed all the qualities which constitute an aimable and affectionate son and brother and a kind hearted and sincere friend.

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