Kilruane Parish · Co. Tipperary
Rathurles Churchyard
The graveyard within Rathurles Fort, in Rathurles townland near Nenagh, Co. Tipperary — a massive three-ringed ringfort of great antiquity enclosing the ruins of a 15th-century church. The adjoining graveyard holds the burial ground of the Brereton family of Rathurles.
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History
About this graveyard
Rathurles, in Rathurles townland, is a massive three-ringed fort of great antiquity. Inside the fort stand the ruins of a 15th-century church with an adjoining graveyard, which contains the burial ground of the Brereton family of Rathurles. Recorded for the Ormond Historical Society's survey of the Parish of Kilruane (Barony of Lower Ormond) by Denise Foulkes in 1982.
The Memorials
Recorded inscriptions
All 6 recorded memorials from this ground are transcribed here. Select one to read its full inscription.
6 memorials
Thomas Brereton
1785 – 1874 · 1 other remembered
In memory of Thomas Brereton, Born at Rathurles November 20th 1785. Died at Boyle August 24th 1860. 20 years Justice of the peace and 15 years Resident Magistrate. In memory of Maria Brereton relict of Thomas Brereton and daughter of Thomas Sadleir. Born at Mulla, Kings County, September 16th 1795. Died at Birr December 17th 1874. Erected by their children - Thomas, John, Franc and Margaret.
Read inscriptionIda Emily Brereton
1881 – 1885 · 3 others remembered
In loving memory of: Ida Emily died 14th Feb 1881 aged 5 years. Margretta Mary died 5th Feb 1883 aged 14 years. Maud Ethel died 2nd Feb 1885 aged 7 years. Carlotta Georgina Mabel died 2nd May 1885 aged 5 years. Children of Col. T.S. Brereton, Rathurles Nenagh. And Frances Gertrude his wife.
Read inscriptionEileen Augusta Hardman Brereton
1882 – 1919
In loving memory of Eileen Augusta Hardman Brereton youngest daughter of Col. T.S. Brereton of Rathurles Nenagh. Born 19 Sept 1882. Died 21st Nov 1919.
Read inscriptionColonel Thomas Sadleir Brereton
1912 – 1922 · 1 other remembered
In loving memory of Colonel Thomas Sadleir Brereton of Rathurles died 30th June 1912. In loving memory of Frances Gertrude Brereton daughter of Edward Townley Hardman of Newbliss died 21st March 1922.
Read inscriptionThomas Hardman Brereton
1866 – 1968 · 1 other remembered
In loving memory of Thomas Hardman Brereton of Rathurles. Born Jan 1866. Died Dec 1955. And of his wife Avereena Maud Brereton Born May 1880 Died Oct 1968.
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1959 · 1 other remembered
In loving memory of Franc Sadleir Brereton Capt. Royal Irish Fusiliers, youngest son of Col. T.S. Brereton died 25th November 1959. And of Alice his wife daughter of Alfred Poole Esq. Ballyfinoque Killineck Co. Wexford, died 7th November 1959.
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