Knigh Parish · Co. Tipperary
Knigh Graveyard
The old graveyard at Knigh, in the civil parish of Knigh, Barony of Lower Ormond, Co. Tipperary — about three miles north of Nenagh, a little to the west of the Nenagh–Puckaun road. A burial ground for both Catholic and Protestant families since the early 18th century, surrounding the ruins of a late-15th-century church.
- Established
- Burials recorded from 1707
- Townland
- Knigh
- Memorials online
- 64
History
About this graveyard
The civil parish of Knigh, containing some 4,514 statute acres about three miles north of Nenagh, is today part of the Catholic Union of Monsea — an amalgamation of the five medieval parishes of Monsea, Dromineer, Killodiernan, Cloghprior and Knigh; in the Church of Ireland divisions it is held in union with Nenagh. In medieval times the parish was impropriate to the Cistercian Abbey of Owney in Co. Limerick. There is a single graveyard in the parish, lying in the townland of Knigh a little to the west of the Nenagh–Puckaun road, and it holds the ruins of a late-15th-century church that had already fallen into ruin by 1615. The earliest recorded burial within the church dates from 1707, and the ground has remained in use as a burial place for both Catholic and Protestant families ever since. A few of the older stones are now partly illegible.
The Memorials
Recorded inscriptions
All 64 recorded memorials from this ground are transcribed here. Select one to read its full inscription.
64 memorials
James Armitage
1896 – 1932 · 4 others remembered
In loving memory of James Armitage, Kilcourane, died 6th March, 1896 aged 17 years. And his step-brother, Denis Armitage, died 19th Nov. 1905, aged 19 years. His step-sister, Sarah, died 1st March, 1929, aged 40 years. Also his father, William Armitage, died 6th Feb. 1931, aged 83 years. And his step-mother Julia, died 29th March, 1932, aged 76 years.
Read inscriptionAnn Atkins
1829 – 1844 · 1 other remembered
Erected by T. Atkins, in memory of his daughter, Ann Atkins, who died Dec. 17th, 1829, aged 16 years. Also the remains of Thomas Atkinson, who departed this life, 1844, aged 89 years.
Read inscriptionHenry Badcock
1824 – 1882
In memory of Henry Badcock, second son of the Rev. John Badcock, of Taunton, England and Sarah Ann, daughter of James Kingsley of Rockford. Born August 14th, 1824. Died at Ballinware, August 1882.
Read inscriptionJohn Callanan
1803
Here lies the body of John Callanan, who died Nov. 28th 1803, aged 74 years.
Read inscriptionMichael Callanan
1824
Erected by Michael and Patrick Callanan, in memory of their father, Michael Callanan, who departed this life 1824, aged 67 years.
Read inscriptionMary Kennedy
1740 – 1768 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Roger Carroll, in memory of his mother, Mary Kennedy, who died 1740, aged 46 years. And his father, Darby Carroll, died 1768, aged 70 years.
Read inscriptionAnn Clarke
1902 – 1949 · 5 others remembered
Erected by Mary Ann Clarke and Robert Gloster, in memory of Ann Clarke died 15th August 1902. John Clarke died 24th May, 1903. Also their son, John died 25th October, 1913. And their son, George, died 3rd Feb. 1927. Their daughter Elizabeth died 9th Feb. 1939. The above named Mary Ann wife of John Clarke, died 26th August, 1949, aged 69.
Read inscriptionElinor Cleburne
1787
Here lyeth the body of Elinor Cleburne, who died Dec 1787, aged 24 years.
Read inscriptionCalib Fletcher
1799 · 2 others remembered
Erected by John Fletcher of Shannon Hall, in memory of his father, Calib Fletcher, who departed this life, Jan. 6th, 1799, aged 43 years. Robert Fletcher, departed Jan. 26th 18__ aged __ years. Henry Fletcher departed, March 11th, 18__ aged 26 years.
Read inscriptionJoshua Fletcher
1905 – 1959 · 7 others remembered
Erected to the memory of Joshua Fletcher, who died Christmas Day, 1905. Also his wife, Mary, died 3rd July, 1928, aged 84 years. Also their son, Patrick, died 23rd Oct. 1913, aged 33 years. Also their daughter Sarah Fogarty, died 1st June 1917, aged 27 years. Their daughter, Delia, died 18th Dec. 1949 aged 57 years. Their son, John died 26th Feb. 1949, aged 70 years. Also Elizabeth, wife of John, died 14th April 1912, aged 29 years. Their daughter, Mary Ann, died 1st July, 1959 aged 50 years.
Read inscriptionJohn Fogarty
1798
Erected by Timothy Fogarty, in memory of his father, John Fogarty, who departed this life, Aug. the 6th, 1798.
Read inscriptionCornelius Fogarty
1838
Erected by John Fogarty, in memory of his father, Corn. Fogarty who depd this life Dec 13th, 1838 aged 42 years.
Read inscriptionHanna Fogarty
1827 – 1839 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Daniel Fogarty, in memory of his wife, Hanna Fogarty, who deptd this life, August 22nd, 1839, aged 51 years. Also his sister, Bridget Fogarty, who deptd this life, July 20th, 1827, aged 49 years.
Read inscriptionDaniel Fogarty
1841
Erected by Patt and Matt Fogarty, in memory of their beloved father, Daniel Fogarty of Kilcolman, who deptd this life Febry 26th, 1841 aged 68 years.
Read inscriptionMrs. Matthew Fogarty
1884 – 1958 · 10 others remembered
Pray for the soul of Mrs. Matthew Fogarty, Kilcolman, died 27th March 1884, aged 66 years. And of her husband Matthew Fogarty, died 3rd February, 1894 aged 80 years. And of John Fogarty, their son, died 17th June, 1893 aged 37 years. And his wife, Nora, White Hall, died Aug. 11 1914. And their son, Matt, Annagh, died April 30 1958. Pray for the repose of the soul of Bridget Fogarty, who died 23rd Jan 1924, aged 75 years. And Patrick her beloved husband, who died 8th Sept. 1926, aged 76 years. Rev. Matt Fogarty, P.P. died 6th Dec. 1958 aged 73 years. Michael Fogarty, died 10th Aug. 1957, aged 67 years. Nora M. 5-4-1935. Kathleen 10-7-1946. Daughters of Matt and Janie Fogarty.
Read inscriptionMichael Fogarty
1933 – 1976 · 6 others remembered
In loving memory of Michael Fogarty, Toorfune, Kilcolman, Nenagh, died 19 Dec 1933. His wife, Bridget died 13 Feb 1940. Their children, Rev. Patrick Fogarty P.P. Cosford N.S.W. Australia, died 31 Jan 1934. Dan, died 6 Oct. 1957. Sister Mary Bridget O.S.F. died 5 April 1966. Matt, died 13 Nov. 1976. Margaret, died 15 Feb. 1976.
Read inscriptionJames Fogarty
1851 – 1890 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Michael Fogarty, Knigh, in memory of his father, James Fogarty, who died March 7th, 1890 aged 76 years. Also in memory of his mother, Johanna Fogarty, who died November the 6th, 1851, aged 34 years.
Read inscriptionWilliam Gleeson
1895 · 1 other remembered
Erected by William Gleeson, Ballyhogan, in memory of his son, William Gleeson, died March 18, 1895, aged 17. And his wife, Mary, died April 23rd, 1895, aged 54.
Read inscriptionWinifred Grace
1900 – 1954 · 4 others remembered
Erected to the memory of Winfred Grace, Cushmona, died 19 Feb, 1931, aged 65. And her grandchild, Malachy Moore, died 19th April, 1921. Wm. and Judith O'Meara, Dromineer, died 15 March 1900, 10th Sept. 1905. Her son, James, died 10th Feb. 1954, aged 50 years.
Read inscriptionJohn Harty
1829
Erected by Wm. and John Harty, in memory of their father, John Harty, who died 24 of April, 1829, aged 80 years.
Read inscriptionPatrick Harty
1896 – 1931 · 5 others remembered
Pray for the soul of Patrick Harty, Ballyanny, died 5th Nov. 1906 aged 82 years. And his wife, Mary Harty, died 30th Sept. 1912, aged 80 yrs. And their son, Patrick, died 18th Jan. 1896, aged 28 years. Also Maureen Harty, died 27th May, 1917, aged 6 years. And her father, William Harty, Knigh, died 18th Jan. 1927, aged 62 yrs. Pray for the soul of Michael Harty, Church Rd, Nenagh, died 18th May, 1931, aged 60 years.
Read inscriptionThomas Haugh
1818
Erected by Patk and John Haugh, in memory of their beloved father, Thomas Haugh, who departed this life, April 2nd, 1818, aged 66 years.
Read inscription— Haugh
1825
Erected by Patk Haugh in memory of his brother, who departed, August 18th, 1825, aged 33 years.
Read inscriptionMatthew Hogan
1796
Erected by Patk Hogan, in memory of his father, Matthew Hogan, who died, September 4th, 1796, aged 60 yrs.
Read inscriptionJohn Hogan
1801
Erected by Patk. Hogan, in memory of his father, Jno Hogan, who died Feb 1801, aged 56 yrs.
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Read inscriptionSarah Kelly
1868 – 1905 · 4 others remembered
Erected by Michael Kelly, Loughourna, in memory of his wife, Sarah Kelly, died August 30, 1892, aged 52. And his father, William Kelly, died Nov. 28th 1881 aged 78. And his mother, Bridget Kelly, died August 13th, 1872, aged 68. And his brother, Patrick Kelly, died June 5th, 1868, aged 42. Also Michael Kelly, died Jan 5th, 1905, aged 67 years.
Read inscriptionJohn Kelly
1939 – 1960 · 4 others remembered
In loving memory of John Kelly, Loughourna, died 29 October, 1956. And his children, Patrick, died 15 Aug. 1960. Bridget & Nora, died in infancy. Mary Ann O'Shaughnessy, died 12th Aug. 1939.
Read inscriptionMargaret Kennedy
1843
Erected by Thomas Kennedy, in memory of his daughter, Margaret Kennedy, who died February, 21st, 1843, aged 25 years.
Read inscriptionSarah Kennedy alias Meara
1868 – 1943 · 5 others remembered
Erected by James Kennedy of Knigh and Lodge, in memory of his beloved wife, Sarah Kennedy, alias Meara, who died April 4th, 1868, aged 71 years. Here also lies the above named James Kennedy, who died, Feb. 9th, 1871 aged 78 years. Also repose of soul of Michael Courtney of Knigh who died Aug 17th 1923, aged 91 years. Also Teresa Courtney, who died March 25th, 1933. Their son Daniel, who died Sept 15th, 1943, aged 62 years. Also Sarah Mann, died Oct 4th, 1923, aged 70 years. See Carroll (No. 6) also.
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