St. Mary's Church of Ireland

George Guy Atkinson

1872 – 1880 · 1 other remembered

Deo et Regi Fidelis. Sacred to the memory of George Guy Atkinson, Esq., J.P., Ashley Park, Nenagh, who died the 30th July 1872 aged 73; and to his second son George Atkinson, Surgeon-Major A.M.D., who died in the Afghan War in the honourable discharge of his duty the 30th April 1880, after the Battle of Ahmad Khel near Cabul, in the 39th year of his age. “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.” Heb. 12. Erected by James Netterville Atkinson, Ashley Park, in affectionate and grateful remembrance of his beloved father & brother.

James Netterville Atkinson

1893 – 1919 · 1 other remembered

Erected by his wife and daughters in loving memory of James Netterville Atkinson of Ashley Park, Co. Tipperary, third son of George Guy Atkinson, died 22nd May 1893 aged 50 years. “For ever with the Lord.” “In Thy presence is fullness of joy.” Psalm XVI. Also in memory of Alice Marjory Biggs-Atkinson, beloved wife of Capt. T. B. Biggs-Atkinson, J.P., Ashley Park, died 11th May 1919. “At eventide it shall be light.”

John Wright Bowles

1888

Thro' the grace and gate of death we pass to our joyful resurrection. To the glory of God and in dear memory of John Wright Bowles, A.M., Archdeacon of Killaloe and Rector of Nenagh. Steadfast in the faith, valiant for the truth, faithful unto death, he was suddenly called to his Master's presence 24th August 1888, aged 64. This brass is placed here by his children. “I will ransom them from the power of the grave…” Hosea 13.

John Wright Bowles

1888

By his friends. In loving memory of John Wright Bowles, A.B., Archdeacon of Killaloe and for 13 years Rector of Nenagh. 24 Augt 1888.

Dermot Mahon Carmody

1966

This chapel is dedicated to the glory of God and in memory of Prebendary Dermot Mahon Carmody, Rector of this parish from 1951 to 1966.

Dermot Mahon Carmody

1913 – 1966

Given in memory of my beloved husband, Dermot Mahon Carmody, born April 20th 1913, died September 24th 1966. Precentor of Killaloe. Rector of Nenagh and Ballymackey 1951–1966.

William Bennet Chester

1893

To the glory of God and in loving memory of the Right Rev. William Bennet Chester, D.D., Bishop of Killaloe 1884–1893, Rector of Nenagh 1859–1875. This Communion Rail was erected by his Nenagh parishioners & friends.

John B. Corneille

1858 – 1859 · 1 other remembered

Sacred to the memory of John B. Corneille, who died on the 28th June 1859 aged 36 years; and also of his father Benjamin Corneille, who died on the 6th January 1858 aged 74 years. “The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when he sleeps in dust.” Psalm CXII. Erected by Charles C. Foley as a tribute of affection.

John Hamilton Dundas

1867

Sacred to the memory of John Hamilton Dundas (late Brevet-Major, 85th Light Infantry), eldest son of General Hamilton Dundas of Duddingston and Heathern in Scotland, who died Decr 23rd 1867 aged 62 years. “God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave, for He shall receive me.” Psalm XLIX.

John Hamilton Dundas

1867

This window erected in memory of Major John Hamilton Dundas by a few intimate and personal friends, 1869.

Mary Finch

1678

Here lyeth the body of Mary Finch, daughter of Peter Danell of Tably in Cheshyr, Esqr. She was married unto Symon Finch, Esqr, the 5th Day of Augt 1651. Her mother was sister unto Richard Grosvenor of Eaton in Cheshyre, Kt. She departed this life at Kilcolman the 26 Day of January 1678 in the 59 year of her age.

Colonel Symon Finch

1684 – 1728 · 3 others remembered

Here lieth the body of Colonel Symon Finch of Killcollman in the county of Tipperary, fourth son of Ralph Finch of Slyce Hill in the county of Hartford, who died in January 1684 aged 65 years. Here lieth the body of Alice Finch, second daughter of Edward Finch of Kilcollman aforesaid, Esq, who died July 1723 aged one year and five months. Here also lieth the body of the said Edw[ard] Finch, second son of Willim Finch of Slycehill aforesaid, nephew to the above Colonel Finch. He died the 7th April 1726 aged 49 years. He was a tender husband and father, a kind landlord, a sincere friend and a good christian, in whose memory his faithful wife Margaret Finch, alias Purdon, erected this marble. Here is likewise interred ye body of Edward Finch, third son to ye above Edward and Margaret, died January the 13th A.D. 1728 aged 10 years.

William Finch

1716 – 1834 · 1 other remembered

Sacred to the memory of William Finch of Killcolman, Esq, born 1716, died in 1779; and his eldest son and heir, Edward Finch, Esq, born 1748, and died at Tullamore Park 1834. The son and grandson of Edward Finch of Kilcolman and Margaret Purdon of Tinneranna in the Co. Clare, who married in 1747 Ann Mahony of Glenville, Co. Limerick.

George Finch

1832

Sacred to the memory of George Finch, late of Kilcolman, Esq. He filled the situation of Magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant of the County Tipperary for several years with ability and integrity, a firm supporter of the laws and established institutions of his country. He was an affectionate husband, a steady friend and a sincere christian. His afflicted widow, who knew his value and revered his virtue, has erected this small but just tribute to his departed worth. He died the 22nd of Novr 1832 in the 64th year of his age. “The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Frederick Hugh Finch

1909

Sacred to the beloved memory of Frederick Hugh Finch of Clareena, Nenagh, son of the late William Finch of Kilcolman, who died the 14th Day of April 1909, aged 77 years. “Fear not; for I am with thee.” Isaiah XLIII. 5. This tablet is placed here by his only son, Captain William Hannage Finch.

John Burr Fletcher

1847

This tablet has been erected by the Brethren of the Masonic Lodge 201 and 208, Nenagh, to the memory of John Burr Fletcher, M.D., in testimony of their fraternal love for him, a valued & lamented brother, now raised from the death of sin unto a life of righteousness. Died 14 July 1847 aged 27.

Charles Carrique Foley

1897

To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Charles Carrique Foley, J.P., Summer Hill, Nenagh, who died 11th March 1897, aged 69. “Them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.” This pulpit is erected by his widow and daughters. April 1, 1898.

Margaret Foley

1907 – 1916 · 1 other remembered

To the Glory of God and in loving memory of our dear mother Margaret, widow of C. C. Foley, Nenagh, who died May 14th 1907; also of a beloved sister, Jeannie Christine Foley, died March 9th 1916.

George Frith

1873

By his friends, in memory of George Frith, [M.D.], who died Nov 15 1873 aged 58 yrs.

Richard Wills Gason

1844 – 1850 · 1 other remembered

Sacred to the memory of Richard Wills Gason, Esqr, J.P., D.L., of Richmond, Nenagh, who died the 25th September 1844 aged 70 years; also to the memory of his beloved wife Anne Gason, who died the 10th October 1850 aged 75 years. “If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” 1 Thess. IV. 14. Erected by their son, Major Wills C. Gason, as an affectionate memorial to their worth and of his lasting sorrow for their loss.

W. L. Hodgins

The blue frontal, kneelers and mats were dedicated by the Lord Bishop to the Glory of God and in memory of W. L. Hodgins, LL.B., on 12th December 1957.

Peter Holmes

1840 – 1864

Sacred to the memory of Peter Holmes, elder son of the late Peter Holmes, Esqre, of Nenagh and Peterfield, born April 12, 1840, died Septr 14 1864. “Nevertheless not my will, but thine be done.” Luke chap 22 V. 42.

Paulyn L. F. Bell Kingsley

1909

To the beloved memory of Paulyn L. F. Bell Kingsley, Lieut. 4th Gurkha Rifles, died of enteric fever at Naini Tal, India, 5th June 1909, aged nearly 23 years, son of the late Col. W. H. Bell Kingsley, C.B., of Riverview, Nenagh. “A fine young soldier, a strenuous worker, a true friend and a thorough gentleman.”

Michael Kortright

1920

In loving memory of Michael Kortright, aged two years.

Chancellor McDowell

In addition to the collection plates, these rails were relacquered in 1935 as part of the Parishioners' Memorial to Chancellor McDowell, M.A., Rector of Nenagh 1918–31.

Kate Marion Hewitt

1850 – 1884 · 1 other remembered

Sacred to the memory of Kate Marion, wife of J. R. Hewitt, Esqr, M.B., fourth daughter of Ed. Saunders, Esqr, late of Ballinderry Park in this county. She entered into rest on the 1st Feb.ry 1884, in the 31st year of her age. Also to the memory of Alice Caroline, second daughter of the above, born the 7th Janry [1850], died the 11th of Oct.r 1865. Erected by their mother & sisters. Mizpah, Gen. 31. 49.

Blanch Poe

1834

In the family vault in this churchyard are deposited the remains of Blanch Poe, relict of James Poe of Solsborough, Esq. She was third daughter of Samuel Waller of Newport, and of Anne Jocelyn, only sister of the Right Hon. Robert Lord Viscount Jocelyn, late Lord Chancellor of Ireland. Surviving her husband more than fifty years, she departed this life on the 24th Septr 1834 in the 86th year of her age. Her son James Hill Poe, Rector of this Parish, in deploring his loss, has erected this plain memorial of a Mother's virtues and a Son's regret.

James Hill Poe

1777 – 1859

In memory of James Hill Poe, M.A., for 38 years Rector of Nenagh, born 19th Oct 1777, died 7th Feb. 1859.

Percy Jocelyn Poe

1883

Erected in loving memory of Percy Jocelyn Poe, youngest son of the late Revd James Hill Poe, Rector of Nenagh. He died at Brooklands, Co. Limerick, 25th March 1883 aged 61 years, and was interred in the family vault in Nenagh churchyard.

Henry Cornelius O'Callaghan Prittie

1877 – 1948

In loving memory of Henry Cornelius O'Callaghan Prittie, 5th Baron Dunalley of Kilboy, The Rifle Brigade, born 19th July 1877, died 3rd May 1948. Served in S. Africa 1901–2 and in the First World War 1914–1918, D.S.O., Mentioned in Dispatches. “He feared God but not death.”