Latteragh Parish · Co. Tipperary
Latteragh Graveyard
The ancient graveyard of Latteragh, Barony of Upper Ormond, Co. Tipperary — about eight miles from Nenagh, on the site of an important early monastery founded by St. Odhran (who died about 548). It holds 57 headstones, among them the weathered monument to Sir John Morres of Knockagh, Baronet (born 1620, died 1720), of the Norman De Marisco/Morres family whose castle stood across the road. Now in the parish of Templederry.
- Established
- Site of St. Odhran's monastery (d. 548); 12th-c church ruins
- Townland
- Latteragh
- Memorials online
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History
About this graveyard
Latteragh graveyard lies less than a mile to the north-east of the main Nenagh–Thurles road, about eight miles from Nenagh, on the site of an important monastery founded by St. Odhran, who died — probably of plague — about 548 AD; in the early Christian period there may have been up to 3,000 scholars here, and St. Odhran is still remembered by his Holy Well nearby. Three early cross-slabs dug up in the graveyard have been dated to the 8th or 9th centuries; the church ruins are 12th-century, when Latteragh became a parish. A Norman castle nearby was held by the De Marisco or Morres family — the monument to Sir John Morres of Knockagh (b. 1620, d. 1720) and Lady Morres survives, weathered — and O'Sullivan Bere is said to have taken refuge in Latteragh church in January 1603 on his march north. The graveyard, now in the parish of Templederry, holds 57 headstones, all copied. Recorded by Denise Foulkes and Daniel Grace for the Ormond Historical Society's survey of the Barony of Upper Ormond (Section B, Volume 6), 1983.
The Memorials
Recorded inscriptions
All 57 recorded memorials from this ground are transcribed here. Select one to read its full inscription.
57 memorials
Robert Baker
1891 – 1961 · 5 others remembered
Erected by Ellen Baker, Latteragh, in loving remembrance of her husband Robert Baker, who died Sept 4th 1898 aged 50 yrs. And her daughter, Ellen Baker, who died Feb 13th 1891, age 17 yrs. Also her son William Baker, died Feb 26th 1899, age 15 yrs. Ellen Baker, wife of Robert Baker, died 4th May 1923 aged 75 years. Robert W. Baker died 19 Feb 1961, age 84 yrs. His son John F. Baker died in infancy, 1918.
Read inscriptionBerkery
Erected by Con Berkery in memory of the Berkery Family, Latteragh.
Read inscriptionWilliam Boland
1887 – 1888 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Patrick Boland, Latteragh, in memory of his father, William Boland, died March 28. 1888, aged 84 yrs; and his brother died Aug 6th 1887, aged 27.
Read inscriptionJohn Boland
1907 – 1968 · 7 others remembered
Erected by Rody Boland, Bauroe, in loving memory of his son John Boland, died 19th Feb 1907, aged 16 years. The above Rody Boland died 23rd Dec 1926 aged 89 years. And his wife Johanna died 26th July 1929, aged 79 years. Martin Boland died 25 Jan 1967. His wife Kathleen, died 30 Jan 1968. Their son Patrick, died 8 Sep. 1949. Their daughter Bridget, died 26 Dec 1956. Margaret Hogan, nee Boland, died 5 Aug 1946.
Read inscriptionPatrick Bourke
1847 – 1875 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Patrick Bourke, Kilnafinch, in memory of his father Patrick Bourke, died July 7th 1847 aged 55 years. Also his mother Catherine Bourke, died Sept 10th 1875 aged 80 years.
Read inscriptionBridget Butler
1844 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Michael Lynch of College Hill, in memory of his wife Bridget Butler, who died Dec the 18th 1844, aged 50 years. Also her mother Mary Butler.
Read inscriptionWilliam Byrne
1830 – 1880 · 2 others remembered
Erected by Anne Byrne, Borrisofarney, in memory of her husband William Byrne, died May 26th 1873, aged 80 yrs. Also her son Thomas, died Jan 5th 1880, aged 29 yrs. And her father in law, G. Byrne, died Oct 20th 1830 aged 80 yrs.
Read inscriptionMary Cantwell
Erected by Philip Cantwell of Lattera in memory of his beloved ---- Mary E------ (rest of this stone broken off and missing).
Read inscriptionMary Cantwell alias Doughney
1814
Erected by John Cantwell of Lattera, in memory of his wife Mary Cantwell alias Doughney, depd. this life Octr 10. 1814, aged 52 yrs.
Read inscriptionPhilip Cantwell
1850
Erected by Thomas Cantwell of Lattera in memory of his son Philip, who depd. this life Feby 8th 1850 aged 26 years.
Read inscriptionKathleen Cooke
1897
In loving remembrance of Kathleen, beloved wife of Charles Cooke, Moneygall who fell asleep in Jesus on 2nd Decr. 1897 aged 25 years.
Read inscriptionJames Droney
1955
In loving memory of James Droney, Tiermoile, died 19 January 1955, aged 86 years.
Read inscriptionMichael Droney
1970
In loving memory of Michael Droney, Ballinaclough, died 14 Aug 1970 age 70.
Read inscriptionJuliee Duggan alias Walsh
1846 – 1855 · 2 others remembered
Erected by the Rev Maurice Duggan, in memory of his beloved mother Juliee Duggan, als. Walsh, of Courabaha, who died April 5th 1846 aged 64 years. Also his sister, Alice Burk, als. Duggan, dep Jan 5th 1855 aged 52 yrs. And his sister, Mary Maher als Duggan, died Feby 27 1847 aged 47 years.
Read inscriptionRev. Maurice Duggan
1815 – 1879
Erected by T. Coman of Boherlanhan, in memory of his brother in law, Rev Maurice Duggan P.P. of St. Joseph's Church, Liverpool, for 33 years. Born in Curabah in 1815; Died 11th Oct 1879 aged 61.
Read inscriptionJohn Gleeson
1835
Erected by Edmund Gleeson of Grange in memory of his father Jno. Gleeson, Curabaha, who died Jan 25. 1835 aged 75 yrs.
Read inscriptionJohn Gleeson
1901 – 1920 · 4 others remembered
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of John Gleeson, Knocknagorriff who died Oct 17th 1901 aged 70 years. His wife Nora died May 25th 1903 aged 54 years. Mrs. Ed Gleeson (daughter in law), died May 28th 1920 aged 35 years. Their sons: Thomas & Martin. Thomas died Nov 1st 1905, aged 25 years. Martin died Oct 1st 1911 aged 35 years.
Read inscriptionWilliam Gleeson
1920 – 1931 · 1 other remembered
In memory of William Gleeson, Coolderry, died 14th April 1920; and his wife Norah died 5th Sept 1931. Also his relatives.
Read inscriptionDaniel Hayes
1764
Here lieth the body of Daniel Hayes who departed this life June ye 28th, aged 57 yrs, 1764.
Read inscriptionMichael Hingerty
1922 – 1978 · 6 others remembered
In loving memory of Michael Hingerty, Latteragh, died 9 Dec 1943. His wife Johanna died 2 June 1932. Their sons: Patrick died 19th Feb 1922. Peter died 21 Sept 1971. John Hingerty died 6 Sept 1949. Michael Hingerty died 16 Sept 1975. John Hingerty died 31 May 1978.
Read inscriptionJohn Hogan
1885
Pray for soul of John Hogan, Kilnafinch, died May 25th 1885 aged 47 yrs. Erected by his brother Michael.
Read inscriptionDelia Hogan
1929 – 1967 · 4 others remembered
In loving memory of Delia Hogan, Latteragh, who died January 1929. Joseph Hogan who died February 1930, and Michael Hogan who died August 1930. Winifred Gallagher (nee Hogan) died 28th Feb 1954. Johanna Hogan died 13th April 1967.
Read inscriptionMartin Hogan
1939 – 1963 · 2 others remembered
In loving memory of Martin Hogan, Lismore, died 9th Oct 1939. Also his sons: William (garda) died 25th Dec 1941, and John died 4th May 1963.
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1976
Annie Hogan, 28 Jan 1976.
Read inscriptionHonour Kennedy
1778
Here lies the body of Honour Kennedy who departed this life February 14th 1778 aged 46 yrs.
Read inscriptionTimothy Kennedy
1778
Erected by Timothy Kennedy in memory of his father Timothy, deceased June 15th 1778 aged 60 years.
Read inscriptionTimothy Kennedy
1811
Here lies the body of Timothy Kennedy of Seskin, who departed this life in March 1811 aged 44 yrs, May he rest in peace.
Read inscriptionDaniel Kennedy
1837 · 1 other remembered
Erected by John Kennedy of Kilnafinch, in memory of his son Daniel Kennedy who dep. this life Feb 16 1837 aged 22 years. Also his son Timothy.
Read inscriptionPatrick Kennedy
1864 – 1934 · 8 others remembered
Erected by Patrick Kennedy, Cronovone, in memory of his father Patrick Kennedy, died 1864 aged 65 years. Also his mother Catherine Kennedy died 1870 aged 71. His son Michael Kennedy died 1902 aged 46. Patrick died 1921. Elizabeth 1922. Michael died 1923. Patrick Kennedy, Ballinahow, died 1902. Patrick died 1917. Margaret died 1934.
Read inscriptionEllon Kennedy
1874 – 1875 · 1 other remembered
Erected by Stephen Kennedy of Mount Kenan in memory of his daughter, Ellon Kennedy, who died 7th March 1874 aged 18 years. Also his wife Ellen Kennedy died 13th Decr 1875 aged 63 years.
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