Caltra Graveyard Inscriptions 1707-2013

Cemetery Sunday Usually the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday

This year 2023 it is on Sunday 6th August @ 11:30 a.m.

We published all the inscriptions in Caltra Graveyard (16 miles from Ballinasloe) in booklet form, comprising 100 pages and illustrated with photographs in November 2013.

The cost is 5 Euro and is available from Seamus Meehan, Kinclare, Caltra (090-9678905).

Front Cover

Here is a link to the cover

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D8K-ntJJBx3ndjhhogHcp-wk2WcJvqvw/view?usp=sharing

Here is a link to the entire pdf document of the book

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The contents of the book are presented here in the following order.

(with additional photographs of gravestones, the order of the contents differs slightly from the book)

 

Maps

Recording of Inscriptions

The Priests of the Parish

Stonemasons

Other burials in the Parish

(Killasolan, Castleffrench, Cillins, Gallagh Bog Man)

Sources

Preface

Acknowledgements

Foreword by Fr Vincent McDevitt

Timeline

Historical Notes

- Carmelites

- Penal Times, Mass Rocks, Catholic Emancipation

- St Solan's Church c. 1843

- Our Lady of Lourdes Church 1939

- Stained Glass Window

- Neighbouring Parishes and Townlands

Index in Alphabetical Order

Maps

              Map of the old section of the graveyard - Section 1



                                                          Map of the 1920 sections 2A and 2B

                                                                  Map of the 1972 Section 3

                              

The Recording of the Inscriptions

The graveyard containing more than five hundred gravestones has been mapped and it is divided into three sections. The ‘old graveyard’ is shown in section one and it contains the gravestones numbered 1 to 151. The detailed map of this section is illustrated inside the front cover. Section two was opened in 1920 while the newest part, section three, labelled ‘3’ on the map was opened in 1972. The detailed maps for the remaining sections follow at the beginning of those sections. The number beside each gravestone indicates its position on the map.

The inscriptions recorded here were finally checked after Cemetery Sunday (4/8/2013) and they do not reflect changes after that. Every effort has been made to include all the inscriptions in the graveyard. It is pointed out that this is a record of the inscriptions on the gravestones and on the crosses of the recently interred but not necessarily a record of everyone who is buried in the graveyard. Some recently deceased parishioners may not yet have an inscription recorded and others have crosses bearing their inscriptions. These are recorded in italics. If there is a family gravestone, these inscriptions are included with the inscription on the gravestone. If given, the name of the stone mason is included in square brackets. Apart from the main headstones, those smaller plaques with personal prayers or remembrances have been omitted.

Some gravestones on the map are numbered with a letter, for example 69a; there is no significance to this usage apart from an updating of the original map. A small amount of punctuation has been added to some inscriptions for clarification purposes only. Directions as to the location of a gravestone, such as ‘to the left of’ apply where the viewer is looking at the map. Some gravestones or markers not containing inscriptions are not mapped.

Many headstones have requested the reader ‘to pray for the soul of ...’ or in more recent times, the request ‘to kneel and pray’ is on the kerbing in some plots. We pray for all interred in Caltra graveyard. 

‘Eternal Rest’ or ‘Requiem Æternam’:

Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord

and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May they Rest in Peace. Amen.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílis

INSCRIPTIONS IN THE GRAVEYARD

Conheeney 1

IHS In loving memory of Thomas Conheeney who died 3^rd Feb. 1906 aged 71 y^rs. And his wife Catherine who died 3^rd Oct. 1911 aged 73 years. R.I.P. Erected by his fond wife and children. [J. Noone, Ahascragh.]

 Kelly 2

Pake Kelly.

Lyons/Mulryan 3

IHS In loving memory of my dear parnts (sic.) John and Bridget Lyons. Bridget died 12^th Nov. 1864 aged 47 y^rs. John died 16^th Oct. 1895 aged 92 y^rs. And my wife Eliza, nee Kelly died 17^th May 1915 aged 72 y^rs and daughters Lizzie died 26^th July 1905 aged 20 y^rs. Mary Mulryan died 21^st March 1923 aged 44 y^rs. Her husband Michael Mulryan died 12 – Nov. 1960 aged 84. Patrick Lyons died 20 – July 1940 aged 96. May they rest in peace. Erected by Patrick Lyons Graigue. [Noone, Ascra.]

 Lyons 4

IHS | Sacred to the memory of Bridget Lyons | daughter of Andrew Lyons Ballenaglough | who dep^d the 11^th of March 1864 | aged 24 y^rs. This small tribute was erec^d | by her fond parents and loving brothers. | May she rest in peace.

 Lyons 5

Gloria in Excelsis Deo | IHS | Sacred to the memory | of Catherine Lyons who dep^d | this life Feb^y 14^th 1868 age^d 18 y^rs. | May she rest in peace. | Erec^d by her affectionate father | Pat^k Lyons to her memory.

 Kelly 6

Erected by a sorrowing wife & mother to the memory of Joseph Kelly who died at Kinclare, Mar. 15 1881 in the 67^th year of his age & of his only son Charles Joseph Kelly who died Apr. 30 1868 in his 19^th year. My Jesus Mary (100 days ind.) Jesus Mary & Joseph. May they rest in peace in your holy company. Amen. Sweet Jesus have mercy on the soul of Mary Kelly who died 9 Jany 1888 aged 79 yrs. J. Kelly.

Coony 7 (This gravestone is in two pieces)

Lord have mercy on the soul of Ow(e?)n Coony who dep^d the 26 of | November 1796 aged 77 years. Also his wife | Mary Coony who dep^d the 17 December 1800 | aged 63 y^rs. This monument was erected in | memory of them by there (sic.) son Hugh Coony. 

M^cGrath 8 

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Iohn McGrath | who died Nov^r the 27 1841 aged 45 y^rs. Erecd | by his wife & sons Bryan & Pat^k McGrath for | (their posterity?).

 Gavin 9

In loving memory of Ellen Gavin (nee Leonard), Ashfield, Castleblakeney died 23^rd Jan. 1963 aged 88 yrs. Her husband Michael died 22^nd Nov. 1953 aged 78 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by the Gavin family Ashfield. [J. Keane, 9688678.]

 Jennings 10

IHS In fond memory of Margaret Jennings, Lislea who died 13^th Sep^t 1920 aged 79 y^rs. Her husband Pat^k died March 27^th 1927 aged 87 y^rs. Catherine Jennings died 24^th Oct. 1950. Patrick Jennings died 11^th Nov. 1968. Brigid Jennings died 14^th Jan. 1945. [Noone, Ahascragh.]  

MacEoin 11

Thy Will be done

[J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Fallon 12

In loving memory of Michael Fallon, Tycooley died 5^th Jan. 1971. His wife Brigid died 3^rd Jan. 1977. His father Archie died 18^th Sept. 1939. His mother Margaret died 1^st Sept. 1930. R.I.P. Erected by his fond wife and family. St Martin De Porres pray for them. [McWilliams, Mt Bellew.]

Cooney 13

In loving memory of Patrick Cooney died 18 – Dec. 1962. His sister Margaret died 22 – Mar. 1932. Their brother Tommie died 14 – Dec. 1975. His wife Bridget died 26 – Nov. 1965. Their baby daughter Mary died 15 – Nov. 1925. R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

 In loving memory of John Cooney, Loughaunboy, Caltra died 1^st April 2004 aged 74 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by the Butler family.

Gravestone 13a

This gravestone carries the IHS motif and two heart shapes.

Gavin 14        

IHS In loving memory of Michael Gavin, Rathbaun who died 16^th April 1896 and his wife Catherine Gavin died 31^st May 1927 aged 61 y^rs. On their souls Sweet Jesus have Mercy. R.I.P. Erected by their fond children. [Noone A – scra.]

 Rushe 15

In loving memory of Thomas Rushe died 8 May 1960. His wife Anne died 27 July 1963. Their son Christopher died 27 Dec. 1969. His brother Patrick died 11 Sept. 1964. R.I.P.

 Kelly 16

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of James Kelly | who died AD 1839 ag^d 59 y^rs. This stone was | erec^d by his sons Mich^l, Patt, James, John & Hubert.

 Kelly 17

In loving memory of Hugh Kelly, Kinclare died 16 – Dec. 1945. His son James died 2 – Dec. 1960 and Michael died 10 February 1970. R.I.P. Erected by their family.

 Kelly 18 

IHS | Lord have mercy on the soul of | Hugh Kelly who dep^d life the 10^th | of Aug. 1805 ag^d 29 years. This | mon^t was erected by John his | father and uncle Patrick Kelly.

 Barrett/Conheeney 19

Jesus have mercy on | the soul of | Bridget Conheeney | who died Feb. 20th 1891 | aged 45 years. | Bridget Barrett | died 12th May 1950. | Thomas Barrett | died 31st July 1969. | Erected by her husband | and children. | R.I.P.

 Gravestone 19a  

This long gravestone is of length 1.4m and is approximately 2 metres to the left of gravestone 19. It has an inscription on its side that is difficult to descipher.

Jerdon 20

IHS | Lord have mercy on | the soul of Bridg^et | Jerdon who d:d | the year 1777. | This monumt | erected by her | father Matthew.

 M^cLoughlin/Paget 21

In loving memory of Michael M^cLoughlin, Lurgan died 17^th November 1905. His wife Mary died 18^th January 1951. Their son Patrick died 3^rd October 1975. His wife Ellen died 25^th September 2001. Thier daughter Nonie Paget died 12^th Aug. 2002 interred in London. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

 M^cKeige 22

IHS | Robert McKeige | died at the age | d 7 this monum^t | erected by his | father Mihel | M^cKeige 1778.

 Gavin 23

In loving memory of John Gavin, Crannagh, Castlebleakney died 30^th April 1947, aged 51 yrs. His wife Elizabeth died 15^th July 1973, aged 77 yrs. Their daughter Ellen died 4^th Feb. 1931 aged 8 yrs. R.I.P. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for them.

 Curley 24

IHS In loving memory of John Curley, Esker, Caltra died 9^th May 1897. Cornelius Curley died 6^th March 1930. His wife Bridget died 12^th June 1917. Their son Hugh died 16^th Oct. 1969. His wife Elizabeth died 12^th Feb. 1972. R.I.P. [J. Noone Ahascragh.] [on the kerb: Cregg Bros, Clonfad, B’sloe.]

 Kelly? 24a  

The inscription on this old gravestone is difficult to decipher. It carries the ‘IHS’ motif and is followed by three lines of an inscription. Part of the second line appears to read ‘E ... Kelly who d:d’ in capitals.

 Gravestone 24b (behind Kilgannon 25)

This gravestone bears decorative features including the INRI and IHS symbols. Its inscription is not accessible.

The INRI (Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum) monogram represents the Latin inscription which in English reads as ‘Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews’.

Gravestone 24b.

Kilgannon 25

IHS In loving memory of James Kilgannon who died 28^th Jan^y 1886 aged 82 yrs. His wife Mary died 13^th Feb^y 1887 aged 74 yrs. Their grandaughter Bridget died 27^th Jan^y 1917 aged 22 yrs and their son Thomas Kilgannon died 30^th Aug 1924 aged 67 yrs. His wife Honoria died 12^th May 1939 aged 77 yrs. Peter Kilgannon died 9^th June 1972. His wife Mary died 6 – Jan. 1979. Jesus have mercy on their souls. R.I.P. Erected by T Kilgannon and sons, Greenville. [J. Noone, Ahascragh.]

 Mitchl 26 (behind Mitchel 27)          

O Lord have mercy on the soul of Mathis Mitchl who | die^d in Oct^r 1817 age^d 50 y^rs. Also of ... | Connor dd Apr^l 1839 age^d 60 y^rs this ... | daughter Judith Mitchl.

 Mitchell 27 (recumbent gravestone)

Gloria in Excelsis Deo | To the memory of Iohn Mitchell | and his wife Mary. | The former of whom departed | this life on the 27^th of April | A.D. 1864 aged 60 years. | The latter on the 3^rd of May A.D. | 1865 aged 58 years. | Requiescant in Pace. | Erected by their sons as a mark | of their filial love and affection | for their parents.

Gravestone 27a

This gravestone has no inscription. It measures 56cm by 8cm and its depth is unknown. It may possibly have been part of a building.

 Mitchel 28                                         

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Peter Mitchel who | dep^d life Feb^y 25 1822 aged 57 y^rs. Also his wife Penelope | Mitchel alias Colly (Coffy?) dd May 27 1821 ag^d ? y^rs. Erec^d by | their sons Iohn & Mich^l, James & Martin Mitchel.

 Loughnane 29

IHS | Lord have mer | cy on y^e soul | of Den^s Loughna^ne | d^d Decemb^r 1785 | aged 70 y^rs. This | monu^t was erec^d by | his son Thom^s | in memory of | him ϑ use of thei^r | posterity.

 Finnerty/Noone 30

In loving memory of John Noone died 15^th Aug. 1842. His wife Margaret died 1847. Baby Martin died 26^th July 1942. Ellie Noone died Nov. 1949. Larry Finnerty died Aug 1950. Martin Noone died 23^rd May 1964. John Joe Noone died 19^th Nov. 1974. Jane Noone died 10^th May 2001. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [S. Keane Lowville.]

Mannion 31

In loving memory of John Mannion, Shruffane died 10 – Nov. 1938. His wife Margaret died 10 Oct. 1967. Their baby son Thomas died 23 Nov. 1923. Their daughter Mary (Ciss) died 30 – Dec. 1976. Their daughter Bridie died 20 – Jan. 2003 aged 91 years. R.I.P. [Regans, Loughrea.]

 Manion 32

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Loughlin Manion | who died March 7^th 1839 ag^d 59 y^rs. Also his wife | Catherine Manion alias Garvy died Dec^r 31^st 1854 | ag^d 80 y^rs  this mon^t erec^d by their daughter | Catherine Kelly, Melbourne.

Gravestone 33   (in front of Kilgannon 25)              

There is no inscription on this gravestone and it measures 78cm by 10cm by 30cm. 

 Murry 34

IHS | Pray for the | soul of Cath | erin Murry wh^o | dd 11^th Nov^r 17 | 78 aged 20 ye | ars. Y^s monum^t Er | ected by her fath | er Den^s Murry.

Gravestone 34a

There is no inscription on this gravestone and it measures 70cm by 58cm by 20 cm.

Delany 35 (behind Curley 36)

IHS | Pray ... | soul (of Patri?) | ck Delany and | his wife Hanny? | Usher who died | in the year of 1769. | This monument | was erected by | his son William D | elany the year of | 1771.

Curley 36

Gloria in Excelsis Deo | IHS | Sacred to the memory of Bridget Curley the beloved | wife of Patrick Curley of Caltra she died the 20^th of Dec^r | 1864 aged 52 years. | This small monument was erected by her fond husband and | affectionate children in remembrance of her many virtues. | May she rest in peace | Amen.

Tyrrell 37

In loving memory of Peter Tyrrell, Clonpee died 15th Feb. 1916. His wife Sarah died 11th April 1947. Their daughter Ciss died 16th Jan. 1969. Their sons Peter. Joseph died 5th May 1970. James died 15th Sept 1971. R.I.P. Erected by their son Martin. [D. Doyle, Carlow.]

Cahill 38

In loving memory of Thomas Cahill died 8 Dec. 1916. His wife Catherine died 25th Dec. 1937. Their sons Christopher died 15 – Dec. 1978. Michael died 25 – July 1979. R.I.P. Erected by their sons & daughter. [M^cWilliams Mt Bellew.]

Coffy 39                                            

INRI | IHS | Lord have mercy on the soul | of Mathias Coffy dep^d April | 1809 aged 57 y^rs. Erect^d (by?) | his nephew Mich^l Coffy.

Tully 39a        

IHS Lord have mercy on the soul | of Malaky Tully dep^d life March| (y^e ?) 27^th 1804 aged 22 y^rs. Er ...

Gravestone 39b

There is no inscription on this recumbent gravestone that measures 190cm by 88cm.

Plot 40

A grave attributed to Fleming appears on the map but there is no gravestone in this position.

Mitchel 40a (left of Mitchel 41)

INRI | IHS | Pray for the soul of Iohn Mitcthel who dep^d life | Dec^r 16^th 1808 aged 72 y^rs. May he rest in peace. Amen. | This monu^t erec^d by his grandson Iohn Mitchel | April 1836.

Mitchel 41                                                     

INRI | IHS | Pray for the soul of Patrick Mitchel who dep^d this life | April 11^th 1836 aged 70 y^rs. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Roak 42                                                         

IHS | O lord have mercy on t(he?) | soul of Mich^l Roak who d(ep^d) | this life the 20^th of September | 1833 aged 55 years. This monument | was erect^d by his wife & son ... | ... Mich^l for him & his posterity. | May he rest in peace. Amen.

Curley/Dillon 43

IHS Pat Curley died May 19 1872 aged 45 years. Anne Curley died Apr. 6 1880 aged 60 years. Nannie Curley died July 10 1864 aged 3 years. Patrick Dillon died Nov 1914. His wife Mary died May 1951.

Gravestone 43a

Two markers are in this position, one is regular shaped measuring 37cm by 13cm and is approximately 40cm in depth.

Gilmore 44

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Margaret Gilmore, Lurgan who died 2^nd Nov. 1929 aged 69 years. Martin Gilmore died 10^th May 1934. R.I.P. Erected by her fond husband and children. [Noone, Ahascragh.]

Ward  45                                                                   

IHS | Lord have mer | cy on the soul | of Bridget Ward | alias Gilmur who | dep^d this life June | the 14 1770 aged | 46 y^rs. Erec^d by | her husband ...

Kelly 46                                                                                 

IHS | Pray for y^e soul of Edm^d Kelly | who dd the 9^th da^y | of April 1740 and | his wife Honor | Kelly alias Tyrell | who dd the 27^th | (day) of December | 1773. This monument was erected by ...

Keating 47

IHS Pray for the soul of Brigid Keating, Ashfield who died June 4^th 1934 aged 61 years. Her husband John died 6 Oct. 1944. Their son Martin died 6 Nov. 1966 aged 54 yrs. His wife Minnie R.I.P. died Nov. 2 1996 aged 83 yrs. Their son James died Oct. 18 – 1983 aged 89 yrs. Erected by her loving husband and children. [M^cHugh.]

Stanton 48

To the memory | of John Stanton | who died Sep^r the 9^th 1868 | aged 70 y^rs. May he rest in peace | Amen | Erected by his children in America | Bridget, Mary & Tho^s Stanton.

Golding 49

IHS Pray for the soul of Bartley Golding, Lurgan died March 10^th 1903. And of his wife Anne died March 9^th 1928. R.I.P.

Gravestone 50

A grave attributed to Galvin is approximately 2m in front of Mannion 32. It appears to be near a small stone mostly buried.

Conheney 51                         

INRI | IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Mich^l Conheney died Sept. | 1^st 1817 ag^d 46 y^rs. This monu^t ere^d by his wife Bridget Conhee^y.

Conheeny 52

IHS | Pray for the | soul of Patr | ick Conheeny | who died (9^th) May | 1763. His wife |  (and?) children. This | was erected | by his son | Andrew.

Brandon 53  

+IHS | Here lies the bod^y | of Mary Brandon | alias Raftery dep^d | March the 6^th 1789. | This monum^t | erected by her | son Barth^w ϑ | Richard Brandⁿ | Feb^ry 1794 aged | 80 y^rs.

Carrick 54

IHS | Pray for the soul | of Patrick Carrick | aged 23 years. This | monument wa(s) | (e)rected by hi(s) | father Loughl(in) | Carrick 1707.

                              

                                     Detail at the botoom of gravestone no. 54, Carrick

Tyrrell 55 (behind Donohue 56)

INRI | IHS | Pray for the soul of Tho^s Tyrrell | who dep^d life Nov?b^r 11^th 1830 aged | 60 y^rs. This monum^t erect^d by his | wife & sons Laurn^c, John, James | & Pat^k Tyrrell. May he rest in peace.

Donohoe 56

Gloria in Excelsis Deo. In remembrance of Iohn Donohoe, Greenville who died July 14^th 1868 in the 56^th year of his age. This small monument has been placed here by his affectionate son Iohn Donohoe and his wife Brigid as a slight mark of their enduring memory of him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Craven 57

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the | soul of Ann Craven alia^s | Gilmore who dep^d Nov^r | the 6^th 1816 aged 31 y^rs. Er^d | by her husband | Iohn Craven.

Kelly 58

Pray for the soul of Patrick Kelly Esquire who left one ^£100 to build a ornament to the alter (sic.) of this chapel 1824.

Ferguson 59                                                  

IHS | Sacred to the memory of | Catherine Ferguson who departed this life | on the 2(7)^th of January 1856 in the 64^th year of her age. | May she rest in peace. Amen. | Also her husb^d died Oct^r 2^nd 1871.

Kennedy 60

In loving memory of Ellen Kennedy, Derrymore died 28 June 1938 aged 59 yrs. Her husband Daniel died 18 Feb. 1943 aged 76 yrs. Their son Thomas died 21 April 1991 aged 74 yrs. Their son Patrick died 26 May 1994 aged 79 yrs. Their son John died 20 Feb. 1998 aged 86 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Noone 61

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Michael Noone died 4^th Oct. 1925. Mary Noone died 30^th Sept. 1930. Margaret Noone died 11^th July 1912. William Noone died 4^th Sep. 1965. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Noone 62

Peace. In loving memory of Patrick Noone, Graigue died 26^th July 1956. His wife Anne died 5^th Sept. 1973. Their daughter Philomena died 30^th July 2000. Rest in Peace. Erected by their family. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Conheeney 63

In loving memory of Gertrude Conheeney, Ballinahattina died 17^th Dec. 1937. Her husband Luke died 23^rd April 1970. R.I.P. Erected by their family.

Ward 63a (left of Ward 64)

INRI | IHS | Lord have mercy on the soul of Hugh | Ward who died March 26 1834 | aged 37 y^rs. This monument was erec^d by his ...

Ward 64

Sacred to the memory of Hugh Ward died 19 July 1876 aged 46 years. Also his wife Mary died 21^st March 1887 aged 39 years and their daughter Agnes died 26^th August 1881 aged 14 years. May they rest in peace. Erected by their grateful children.

Ward 65

Lord have mercy on the | soul of James Ward dep^d life | April the 9^th 1799 aged 29 years. | This mon^t erec^d by his father | John Ward in memory of him.

Ward 66

IHS | BR | Lord have merc^y | on the soul of Patri^ck | Ward d^d April the 14^th | 1778 aged 52 y^rs. Erec^d | by his son Willia^m Ward.

Smyth 67

IHS To the memory of John Smyth who died Feb. 1 1867 aged 56 years. May he rest in peace. Erected by his sons Andrew & Michael.

Quin 67a

INRI | IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Catherin | Quin who dep^d this life the 3^(rd?) of Feb^ry 1829 | aged 23 y^rs. This monu^t erec^d by her father | Andre Quin.

Murphy 67b  (lying in two pieces behind Quin 67a)

Pray for the souls of Andrew | Murphy d.d. 1798 aged (3?)9 y^rs. Also | his wife Honoria Connehen(y?) d.d. 1795 aged (42?) y^rs Erect^d by his | sons W^m & Iohn Mur^p

Gready 67c       

INRI | IHS | Lord have mercy on the soul | of Briget Gready alias Cahil died | 1774 aged 50 ^yrs. Also his wife Ann Gready | alias M^cLoughlin d:d 1809 aged 40 ^yrs. Erect^d by | her husb^d Lawrence Gready.

Rabbitt 68      

IHS Erected by M^rs Margaret Martin in loving memory of her dearly beloved parents Martin and Honoria Rabbitt late of Castleffrench who departed this life 3^rd October 1875 and 3^rd February 1881 on whose souls Sweet Jesus have mercy.

Conheeny 68a (recumbent gravestone)

IHS | Lord have mercy on | the souls of William | Conheeny who | departed the year | 1755  & Giles Conhee | ny alias Giraghty | his wife who de | parted the year 1773. | This monument | was erected by thei^r | son Thady Conheeny.

Conheeny 69

IHS | The Lord be | mercifull to y^e soul | of Mary Conheeny | alias Mordock who | d:d y^e 11^th of dber | 1767 & in y^e 52^d year | of her age.

                                          

Conheeny 69a

IHS | Pray for the | soul of Mar | tin © Con | heeney. This | been erecte | d by Thady | Conheeny. | Been his ber | rin place | 1743.

Lohan 70                                                       

INRI | IHS | Pray For the | soul of Mary | Lohan alias | Kelly d^d Marc^h | 1795 aged 28 y^rs. | Y^s mon^t erec^d | by her husband | Edm^d Lohan.

Collins 71   

IHS O Lord have mercy on the soul of Tho^s Collins who died in | March 1855 ag^d 60 y^rs. This monu^t erec^d by his son Tho^s.

Coffey 72

In loving memory of Patrick Coffey died 12^th March 1916. His wife Jane died 1^st December 1960. Margaret Mary Coffey died 2^nd April 1950. John Coffey died 28^th Jan. 1996. Kathleen Coffey died 15^th March 1997. R.I.P. Paddy Coffey died 18 February 2013.

[T. Dolphin, B’sloe.]

Ryan 72a

In loving memory of Thomas Ryan, Lehenagh who died 27^th Oct. 1885 aged 61 yrs. His wife Mary died 2^nd July 1893 aged 73 yrs. Their son Malachy died 21^st Jan^y 1902 aged 37 yrs. Their daughter Mary died 22^nd March 1919 aged 51 yrs. Their granddaughter Annie Josephine Ryan died 28^th Oct. 1919 aged 15 years. R.I.P. [J. Noone, Ahascragh.]

Stanton 73    

IHS | Pray for the | soul of Giles | Stanton who died Iu | ne the 17 1761 | aged 50 yea | rs. This mo | nument ~ | erected by |  ...r son Iohn | Stanton 1763. | (Pr)ay for him now | (and) for ever | Amen.

Along the side of the headstone is written ‘This cut by Iohn Stanton Smith’, which is followed by the symbols of a heart, an anvil, a hammer and a pincers. On the back of the headstone is a cross along with the figure of Christ and the INRI motif.

Gravestone(s) 73a

There are several unmarked stones beside Stanton 73.

Teril 74 (approximately 6m from Stanton 73)   

INRI | IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of | James Teril dep^d life Oct^r 1800 | aged 61 y^rs. And his wife Bridget | [blank gap] White Nov^r 1800. Erec^d by his | sons Martin, Iames & Peter.

Terril 75                                

Lord have mercy on the soul of Honora | Terril alias Kelly died July 7 1809 aged | 36 y^rs. Erec^d by her husband Iames (Terril?).

BK 76

B ? K | IHS | B © K | 1779.

Cahill 77

IHS | Erected by Francis Ca | hill in memory of his daugh | ter Mary Cahill who de | parted this life Decem | ber the 13^th 1782; | aged 25 years.

Cahill 78                                

IHS | Pray for y^e soul | of Thomas | Cahill who dd | ?ber y^e 7^th 1753 | aged 29 years.

Gready 79

IHS In loving memory of Lawrence Gready who died 4^th Oct. 1894 aged 71 yrs. His son Thomas died 1^st Sept. 1893 aged 25 yrs. Margaret Gready died 27^th July 1924 aged 84 yrs. John Gready died 27^th June 1849 aged 76 yrs. Brigid Gready died 24^th March 1953 aged 82 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his fond wife and children. [J. Noone, Ahascragh.]

Roftory 80                 

IHS | Pray for the | soul of Winn^y | Roftory who | died in the year | 1761 this monu | ment errected | by Roger Rof | tory.

Smyth 81                   

Lord haue (sic.) mercy | on the soul of  | Elizabth Smyth | alias Anderson | who departed life | July 24 1788 aged | 43 years. This mo | nument was ere | cted by her hus | band Owen Smyth | for their posteri | ty.

Corr 82                      

IHS | Pray for the soul of | Hugh Corr and | Judeth Maguire his | wife. This monu^t | was erected by the | ir son Hugh Corr fo^r | the use of him & | his family. Requiesc | ant in Pace Amen.

Laffy 82a

INRI | IHS | Lord have mercy on the soul of | John Laffy dd June 16 1813 age^d 12 (y^rs?) | This mon^t erec^d by his afflict^d pa | (re?) nts James Laffy & Mary Conhe(eny?).

McGuire 83                                                   

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Pat^k M^cGuire who | dep^d this life May 15^th 1823 aged 78 y^rs. Also his wife | Catherine M^CGuire alis Carreg died March 12 1821 aged | 61 y^rs. Erec^d by their daughter Ellen & her son Pat^k Duffy.

L.G. 84                                                                                  

IHS | L.G. 1761

Coffey 85                                                                              

INRI | IHS | Lord have mercy on the soul of Margre^t | Coffey d:d 1792 aged 37 y^rs. Also William | Manion d:d 1812 aged 35 y^rs. Erec^d by | Mathise Manion.

Raftery 86                                                                             

Gloria in excelsus (sic.) Deo | INRI | IHS | Of your charity pray | for the soul of Michael Raftery | of Killasolan who d(e?)^pd this life March | 17 1867 aged 71 y^rs. May he R.I.P. (sic.) Amen. | Erectd by his sons Mic^hl & Pat^k Raftery.

Gardiner 87 (This gravestone is now lying on the ditch)     

IHS | Erected by Mat | Gardiner in | memory of his father | and mother. May | they rest in peace.

Fenaughty 88                                                                        

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of | Patrick Fenaughty who dep^d this life  | March 12^th 1865 aged 81 y^rs. Also his | son Mich^l died Jan^y 2^nd 1839 ag^d 5 y^rs. | This monu^t was erec^d by his son | Marks Fenaughty of Cranagh. | May their souls rest in peace. Amen.

Mockler 89                                                                            

IHS In loving memory of Michael Mockler died 24^th Oct. 1960. His wife Margaret died 23 – Feb. 1975. Their son Martin died 5th April 1989. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor.]

Gravestone 90                                                                       

This gravestone about 3m from Mockler 89 has no inscription.

M^cGwuire 91

IHS | Lord have | mercy on y^e | soul of | Sibbyna M^c | Gwuire alias | Gilmour d^d | 6 Oct^r 1804 | aged 58 y^rs. | This mon^t erec^d | by her husband | James M^cGwuire.

Clarke 92

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Darby Clarke who died June 23^rd 1849 aged 55 y^rs. | This monu^t was ere^d by his sons Laurence, Patt, Martin Clarke.

Gravestone 92a

This gravestone has no inscription.

Keeley 93

IHS In loving memory of Mrs Mary Keeley who died 22^nd Jan. 1872 aged 32 y^rs. Her husband Patrick Keeley died Apr^l 23^rd 1917. Mary Keeley died 16^th Dec. 1928. Thomas Keeley died 2^nd Feb. 1954. Margaret Keeley died 25^th July 1954. Joseph Keeley died 20^th Mar. 1967. Mary Keeley died 25^th Nov. 1987 aged 63 yrs. Her husband Patrick Keeley died 28^th Dec. 1999 aged 87 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by her son Michael J. Keeley.

[J. Noone, Ahascragh.]

Finnane 93a

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Mich^l Finnane | who dep^d this life March 16^th 1837 ag^d 65 y^rs. | Also his wife Sarah Finnane alias Crehan died | Feb 20^th 1843 ag^d 60 y^rs. This monu^t erec^d by their | sons John & Pat Finnane.

Kain 94

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Tho^s Kain | who die^d Febuary 23 1841 age^d 40 y^rs. Erec^d | by his wife and sons Iohn & James Kain for the(m?) | and posterity.

Gravestone(s) 95

This plot on the map is attributed to Quigley and lies between Kain (94) and Quigley (96). There are six unmarked stones in this position.

Quigley 96

In loving memory of Patrick Quigley, Pallas died Nov. 26^th 1927. His wife Mary died May 4^th 1939. Their daughter Alice died Jan. 13^th 1955. William Quigley died 7^th April 1978 aged 93 yrs. Brigid Quigley died 2^nd Jan. 1989 aged 77 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their son William. [M. Murphy.]

Finaghty 97

+IHS | Pray for the | soul of Thady | Finaghty who | died the 1 (s?)t | of June the yea^r | of 1760 and his | wife (l)and childr | en. This monimen^t | was errected by | his son Simon Fina | ghty 1773.

Finnegan 98

IHS Thy will be done. Eternal rest grant O Lord to the souls of Patrick Finnegan Lehenagh, died 15 July 1910. His wife Mary died 30 Nov. 1941 and their son John died 22 Feb. 1961. Julia Finnegan died 4 Sep. 1960. Her husband Michael Finnegan died 9 May 1989. R.I.P.

Mannion/Nolan 99

In loving memory of Thomas Mannion, Rabane died 13 – Mar. 1931. His wife Mary Mannion (nee Nolan) died 8 – Nov. 1905. Their daughter Elizabeth died 11 – Nov. 1918. Their son Patrick died 2 – July 1938. Bridget Nolan died 14 – July 1919. Thomas Mannion died 25 – Nov. 1982. His wife Rose died 7 Feb. 1984. R.I.P.

Ford 100  

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Julia Ford | alis Kilelle who died on the 27^th Dec^r 1875 aged 65 yr^s. | This monument erected by her husband Patk | and sons Tho^s and James Ford.

Forde 101         

IHS In loving memory of Thomas Forde who died 26^th Dec. 1914 aged 68 yrs. His wife Bridget died 18^th May 1897 aged 47 yrs. Their daughter Mary died 27^th June 1915 aged 38 yrs. Their daughter Julia Kelly died 28^th Feb^y 1916 aged 33 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their bereaved family. [J. Noone, Ahascragh.]

Crosby/Reddan 102a

In loving memory of John Crosby, Ivy House, Rabane died Feb. 12 – 1933 aged 98 years. His wife Kate died March 13 – 1951 aged 99 years. Their daughters Helena Crosby died Aug. 20 – 1963 aged 78 years. Mary Reddan died Aug. 10 – 1976 aged 99 years. Katie Crosby died Oct. 9 – 1992 aged 93 years. Erected by their grandson John Crosby. Rest in Peace.

Gravestone 102b      

This gravestone likely dating from the 1800s is within the Crosby plot and it bears the INRI and IHS motifs. The inscription is not accessible.

Tully 103

In loving memory of John Tully, Shruffane died Oct. 13^th 1961 aged 71 years. His wife Margaret died Oct 4 – 1980 aged 89 years. Their son Lawrence (Larry) died 29^th Sept. 1998 aged 78 yrs. His wife Annie died 18^th January 2008 aged 84 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [M. Murphy.]

Gravestone 104                                                         

This recumbent gravestone is attributed to the Kelly family.

Gravestone 104a                               

This recumbent gravestone is also attributed to the Kelly family.

Kelly 105

In loving memory of James Kelly, Breda died 29 – Sept. 1931. His wife Margaret died 1 – Nov. 1904. Their sons James died 4 – Jan. 1943. Michael John died 29 – Oct. 1948. R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Coffey 106 

IHS | Pray for the soul of | Marry Coffey | who d:d Oct^r 30 | 1788. Y^s monumen^t | erected by her | husband Hugh Owens.

Dolan/Murray 107

In loving memory of Bridget Murray (nee Kelly), Tycooley, Caltra died 10 – 4 – 1945. John Murray died 25 – 3 – 1949. Thomas Murray died 16 – 12 – 1949. Patrick Murray died 26 – 6 – 1956. Patrick Dolan died 21 – 4 – 2004. His wife Pauline died 10 – 11 – 2008. R.I.P.

Connolly 107a

INRI | IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of Catherine | Connolly alias Taylor who dep^d this life Sep^r 5^th | 1844 ag^d 45 y^rs. This monu^t erec^d by her | husb^d & son Tho^s & Mich^l Connolly.

Gavin 108

IHS In loving memory of Michael Gavin died 28^th Sept. 1915. His wife Julia died 15^th Oct. 1967. Their son John died 15 – May 1997. R.I.P. Erected by their son John. [M^cWilliams (Mountbellew).]

Stone 108a  

Pray for the | soul of Hugh ...

Mulry 109

In loving memory of Ellen Mulry died Sept. 1919. Her husband Michael died July 1 – 1949. Their family | Thomas died June – 23 1943 | Katie died Jan. – 18 1961 | Paddy died Jan. – 21 1988. Mary Mulry (née Mulry) died 27 January 2013. R.I.P.

Baby Josephine, Baby Mary 28 – 6 – 1994 always remembered R.I.P.

Gravestone 110                                                           

This gravestone marked on the map measures 55cm by 20cm by 20cm and has no inscription.

Plot 111

A grave attributed to Giblin appears on the map but there is no gravestone in this position.

Clarke 112

In fond memory of Michael Clarke died 3 – Oct. 1947 aged 73 yrs. Mary Clarke died 1 – Aug. 1963 aged 84 yrs. Their sons Andrew died 28 – Feb. 1984 aged 78 yrs. Michael died 8 – Mar. 1984 aged 77 yrs. Rest in Peace. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Martin 113

IHS | Pray for the soul | of Owene | Martin ϑ wife | Cathrine Grise^r (?) | d^d June 1781. | This mon^t was | erec^t by his | daughtors | ... Margret ...

Keane 114

IHS | Pray for the souls | of the parents | and other deceased | relatives of Rev^d John Keane | by whom | this monument was | erected | in loving memory. | R.I.P. | July 1898.

[T. Farrell, Lanesboro.]

Kelly 115

Michael Kelly died March 25 1847 aged 58 years. Also his wife Ellen died Dec. 9 1870 aged 76 years. R.I.P.

Joyce 116 

In memory of Patrick J. Joyce of Caltra Park who died 1841 aged 51. His fond wife Mary who died 1873 aged 71 R.I.P.

Their children Mary who died 1843 aged 14, Thomas died 1861 a. 27, Andrew died 1862 a. 30, Henry died 1867 a. 26, Joseph died 1868 a. 27 & James Joyce died 1868 aged 43. R.I.P.

Dillon 117

IHS In memory of Patrick Dillon, Ervilla who died 27^th Dec. 1907 aged 62 y^rs. And M^rs John Dillon who died 9^th Nov. 1927 aged 67 y^rs. Her husband John died 8^th Dec. 1948 aged 99 y^rs. R.I.P. Erected by John Dillon and son Christopher and John.

Kelly 118

Peace. In Loving memory of Annie Kelly, Killasolan died 4^th Nov. 1947. Her husband John died 25^th May 1951. R.I.P. Erected by their son Martin. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Higgins 119  

This grave is attributed to Higgins on the map. However a Higgans gravestone (136a) is located near the Connolly gravestone (136).

McHugh 120                                                                                                 

In loving memory of Michael McHugh, Lurgan died May 14 – 1959. His wife Annie died April 12 – 1963. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy, Mt-Bellew.]

Smith 121

This plot beside McHugh (120), is attributed to Smith of Graigue and has four corner kerbs. There are also three unmarked stones within the plot.

Dooley 121a

This unmarked grave may be attributed to Dooley.

Gravestone 122

This recumbent gravestone has no inscription and measures 188cm by 80cm.

Dillon 123

IHS | Lord have mercy on the | soul of William Dillon | who departed this life | Aug^t (13 or 18?) 1818 or 1848? aged 18 y^rs. | This monument was erec^d | by his beloved father | Robert Dillon of M^t Mary | for him and posterity.

Robert Dillon of Mount Mary may have been related to the Dillons of Greenville who in turn may be related to the Clonbrock family. Members of both the Clonbrock and Greenville families are buried in Caltra. The Clonbrock family opted to abandon their original burial ground in Caltra when they conformed to the Established Church (Melvin, page 381). Thomas Dillon purchased Clonbrock Castle from the widow of Tadgh O’Kelly during the reign of Elizabeth I. His descendant Richard Dillon avoided outlawry during the Cromwellian war and was described as an ‘innocent Papist’. He lived at Clonbrock undisturbed until he died in 1675. His son was Robert who died in 1707 and his son in turn was Luke Dillon the last of the Dillons to adhere to the Roman Catholic faith. It is thought that the Dillon burial place is near this Dillon (123) tombstone and the Cruice vault (137). It is no longer be visible due to the addition of a new bay to the church in 1939.

William Dillon of Greenville was father of Margaret who married in 1811 Denis O’Brien (see O’Brien 130). Bridget Dillon of Greenville married in 1824 Peter Cruice (see Cruice 137). The recorded member of the Greenville family buried at Caltra is Mary Lucinda Dillon who died in 1813 (see Eyre 137a) and married on 16 November 1798, Edward Burke Eyre of Fairhill, Co Galway. The presence of gravestones at Mountbellew belonging to the Greenville Dillon family is also noted. One of the oldest in Latin is to Anna Dillon who appears to have been a religious and she died on 30 January 1821 aged 79.

Gravestone 123a

This recumbent gravestone near the church measures 175cm by 78cm and has no inscription.

Kelly 124

In loving memory of Michael Kelly, Kinclare died 15^th April 1949. His wife Julia died 28^th Feb. 1916. R.I.P. Erected by their son Tommie.

Kelly  124a

IHS | Have mercy on the | soul of Father | Daniel Ke(ll)y Pari | sh Pr(iest?) of Calt | ra Parish who de | parted this life the | 30th Jan. Anno D | omini 1708? And in | whose order th | is monument wa | s er(ected?) ... | ...

This gravestone also carries a chalice for a priest. A question mark is put on the date of 1708 but several people who examined it suggest it is 1708.

Gilmur 125                                        

INRI | IHS | Pray for the soul of Iohn Gilmur | who dep^d life in the year 1798 on | the 14 of July aged 26. This mon^t erec^d | by his father Pat^k Gilmur.

Sweeney 126  

IHS | Pray for y^e soul | of Catherine | Sweeney d^d April | 1779 y^s mon^t | was erect^d by | her husband | Murty Kilmurry.

Geraghty 126a

In loving memory of | James Geraghty, Lehenagh | who died 27^th March 1942 | aged 71 yrs. | His wife Sarah died | 12^th Feb 1944 aged 71 yrs. | Also their son Patrick | who died Feb 4^th 1959 | aged 37 yrs. | R.I.P.

Kilmarten 126b

IHS | Pray for the | soul of | Patrick Kilm | arten | Bridgi 1^t 779 | Kilmar | ten age 20 year. (It is likely that Patrick died in 1779 as it appears that ‘Bridgi^t Kilmarten age 20 year’ was inscribed later.)

Geraghty 127

In loving memory of Timothy Geraghty, Lehenaugh died Feb 5^th 1928. His wife Catherine died May 5^th 1913. Their sons Patrick died March 9^th 1965 and Tim died Nov. 14^th 1973 also Tom died July 7 – 1980. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Murphy.]

Gravestone 128a

This is the first of four recumbent gravestones beside each other, the inscription is difficult to decipher but the gravestone carries the IHS motif.

Concannon 128b

Jesus of Naze^th | have mercy on | the souls of thy | servant William | Concannon dd |

the 7^th Nov^r 176(?). | Anthony Con | cannon his s(on) | who died the 2 ... | ... to | Memory of his | ...stors William | ... non of ... | ... this

The lease for 31 years of part of the lands of Creggane in Ahascragh Parish by Robert Dillon of Clonbrock to Anthony Concannon on 11 March 1778 is noted (Ms 35,710 (10) in National Library of Ireland).

Donohuge 128c 

Holy Jesus who | on the cross re | surrected ... Sacred | Blood ... | Bridget (Donohuge?)

Donohuge 128d

O Almighty and | eternal Father be | merciful unto the | soul of thy servant | Gilbert Donohug(e) | who in the faith of | thy son Jesus and in | the hope of a happy | resurrection dep^d | life Sept 6 1800 | Aged 6-. This monu^t  | inscribed by his son | Pat.

O’Kelly 129

IHS In loving memory of Doctor Richard O’Kelly, Ahascragh who died 24^th May 1897. His daughter Maud who died 1^st June 1897 and his widow Mary O’Kelly who died 11^th May 1925. R.I.P.

O’Brien 130

IHS | The righteous shall have | their reward. | O Lord have mercy on the | soul of John O Brien who | departed this life on the 14^th | day of Dec^r 1837 aged 25 y^rs. | The universal regret that foll | owed him to the tomb was won | by a life of piety gentleness & love. | In him religion lost her brightest | ornament. Integrity her unsullied votary | and his domestic circle the love | and comfort of their house. None | ever knew him without loving him | or will read his untimely end without | regret. This frail memorial to imperi | shable worth is raised to his memory | by his brothers Tho^s and Christop^tr | Dillon O Brien who will ever love his | memory untill the same silent Tomb | receives them.

John O’Brien was son of Denis O’Brien (of Kilmore Co Roscommon and of Ballinasloe) and of Margaret Dillon (living in 1840), daughter of William Dillon of Greenville. John’s brothers were Denis Thomas a barrister who was alive in 1850, Christopher who had died by 1839 and Dillon O’Brien of Fairfield (between Fohenagh and Killure). Dillon O’Brien was born in 1817/8 and he married in 1840 Elizabeth, daughter of John Kelly J.P. of Caltra House. The advent of the famine meant that the O’Briens were unable to meet their debts, Fairfield was sold under the Encumbered Estates Act. Dillon O’Brien left in 1855 staying initially with Peter Cruice (formerly of Greenville) at Michigan. One of Dillon’s sons, Thomas Dillon O’Brien born in Wisconsin married in 1888 Mary, grand-daughter of Peter Cruice (Casteleyn, pages 194, 202-3).

Phillips 130a

INRI | IHS | O God we implore | thy mercy on the | soul of Elⁱn^r Phillips | alias Henly whose | life discharged the | duties of a faithful | wife, tender mother | & charitable neigh | bour dd Jan^ry 4 | 1800 aged 46 to | whose worthy me | mory this is inscrib | by her husb Tho^s | Phillips.

The marriage in 1847 of Andrew McLaughlin and Mary Philips, both from the parish of ‘Killosolan’, is recorded in the Parish Register. The Caltra Inn known locally as Sadie’s was the business premises of R. McLoughlin and Philips in the 1800s. 

Madden 131   

IHS O Lord have mercy on the soul of Anne Madden alias Cavanagh who died Sept. 7 1880 aged 56 years. She was a good wife, a fond mother and had sympathy for the poor. R.I.P. This monument was erected to her memory by her loving husband John Madden.

Anne Madden was sister of Archdeacon Cavanagh, P.P. of Knock and she died in 1880 the year after the Apparition at Knock on Thursday 21^st August 1879. The Tuam Herald (30/7/1887) notes the death of her husband John on 12 July 1887. Following his funeral Mass, the members of the Sacred Heart Association (Sodality) wearing their medals, carried the coffin of their deceased President to its final resting place.

Gravestone 131, Madden.

Forde 132

In loving memory of Martin Forde died 8^th Feb. 1938. His wife Delia died 24^th March 1955. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Seamus M^cWilliams Mt Bellew].

Gilmore 133a

IHS To the memory of Edward Gilmore who died April 1848 aged 50 years. Also his beloved wife Honoria died Mar. 1875 aged 75 years. May their souls rest in peace.

Gilmor 133b 

INRI | IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of | Hugh Gilmor who dep^d life 29 | Dec^br 1819 aged 64 y^rs. Also his | wife Catherine Gilmor alias ~ | Goode who dep^d life 7^th Dec^br 1819 | aged 54 y^rs. This monu^t erec^d by their son I:G.

Gilmore/Keane 133c

IHS In loving memory of John Gilmore died 8 – June 1956. His parents Edward died 25 – Mar. 1942. Ellie died 28 – Dec. 1971. His aunt Kate died 21 – Sept. 1956. His wife Celia died 14 – Nov. 2007 aged 83 years. Her husband Tommy Keane died 24 – May 2004 aged 85 years. R.I.P.

Gravestone 133d

This gravestone measures 98cm by 10cm and its depth is approximately 30cm. It may possibly be from a building and it has no inscription.

Geraughty 134

IHS | O Lord have mercy on the soul of | John Geraughty who dep^d this life on | 17^th Sep^r 1850 aged 47 y^rs also his | son Pat^k Geraughty who died Nov^r 2 | 1868 aged 25 y^rs. May their souls rest in | peace. Amen. This monu^t was ere^d by his | beloved son Marks Geraughty of | Lehenagh.

Meehan 135a

There are gravestones or markers approximately 2m from the four recumbent gravestones (128). Three of these are attributed to the Meehan family.

Coen 135b

A fourth gravestone or marker beside those of Meehan (135a) is attributed to the Coen family

Connolly 136

Jesus Mercy, Mary Help, Joseph Pray. O Lord have mercy on the soul of Mary Connolly, Tycooly who died 25^th Nov^r 1918 and her daughter Nellie who died 28^th Oct. 1897. Also her daughter Madeline who died 11^th Nov^r 1914. Her husband Martin Connolly died 13^th Oct 1922 aged 84 y^rs and their daughter Kathleen who died 19th Sep. 1955 and their son Daniel who died 14th May 1962 aged 74. His wife Agnes died Nov. 19^th 1977 aged 77. R.I.P.

[J. Noone, Ahascragh.]

Higgans 136a   

Pray for the soul of James Higgans | died Ap^l 1832 ag^d 66 y^rs. Erec^d by his | son James.

Cruice 137    

IHS In loving memory of our dear Papa William Henry Cruice of Cruicelawn who died Sept 11^th 1943. R.I.P. Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for him.

Eyre 137a  (in front of the door of the Cruice (137) vault)

May the Lord in his infinite mercy be prop?... | to the soul of Mary Lucinda Eyre alias Dillon | whose remains lie entombed in this monument. | She was a tender mother a loving wife. Her | life was spent in acts of piety, religion & | charity. The widow & orphan always found | relief from her bountiful hand. She died | respected on the 11th day of March 1813 | aged 52 years. | To whose memory this vault was erec^d by her | husband Edward Burke Eyre Esq of Cloon House.

An 1863 indenture states that Gallagh was held by William Cruice (Springlawn) under a letter or promise of lease dated 11 October 1817. The lease had been promised by Richard Galbraith who himself leased from the Blakeney family. In 1837 Willaim Cruice lived in Cruice Lawn and was married to Julia Skerrett from near Loughrea (information from Gerdie Cruice in 1981). William Cruice died on 25 May 1876 and his son was Peter Joseph Cruice who succeeded him. He was married to Bessie Josephine Ireland about 1860. Her father was High Sheriff of Galway according to her death certificate. Peter and Bessie are buried in Glasnevin. Their oldest son and heir was William Henry Cruice (born in 1867) and he married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Kearney, the Principal of Castleblakeney N.S. (1895-1906). The last family member to be buried in the vault was their son, William Gerald (Gerdie) Cruice who died on 25 September 1986. There are also Cruice gravestones at Mountbellew and one is to Peter Cruice of Springlawn who died in 1806 aged 64 and to his wife, Eliza Donelan.

Peter Cruice possibly an uncle of the first mentioned William, was married in 1824 to Bidelia (Bridget) Dillon of the Dillon family who owned Greenville. One of Peter’s sons, William Cruice born in 1842 went to Philadelphia in 1864 and was married in 1862 to a cousin, Ellen Cruice from Roscommon. One of their daughters, Mary Josephine, married Thomas Dillon (Judge) O’Brien of St Paul, Minnesota (see O’Brien, 130). It is also noted that Edward Burke Eyre of Fairhill, Co Galway married Maria Dillon of ‘Greenvell’ on 16 November 1798. Another Cruice relative known as ‘Blind Daly’ is also buried in the vault.

Gravestone 137b

Part of a gravestone with a few words is loosely lying near the Cruice vault, the only word that can be deciphered appears to be ‘otherwise’.

Harrison 138

IHS | In remembrance of | Catherine Harrison, Bawnogues | who died the 27^th March 1856 in the | 12^th year of her age. May she rest in peace. | Amen.

Raftery 139a

In loving memory of Tommie Raftery, Ashfield died 22nd Sept. 1990. His wife Nonie died 24th June 2010. Their infant son died 1958. R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family.

[P. O’Connor, Woodmount.]

Raftery 139b

Thomas Raftery died 1931. His wife Catherine (née Lally) died 1936. Their son John died 1918. His wife Winnifred (née Cunniffe) died 1960.

Raftery 140a

IHS Lord have mercy on the soul of Laurence Raftery who dep^d this life Mar^ch 1781 aged 72 yea^rs. His wife Elenor Raftery alias Gilmur. This monument ere^d by their son Patrick.

Raftery 140b

In loving memory of Thomas Raftery died 6^th May 1968. His wife Maggie died 5^th Dec. 1993. Their son Sonny died 12^th May 1995. R.I.P.

Raftery 140c

In loving memory of Stephen Raftery died 3^rd Sept. 1919. His wife Ellen died 15^th Nov. 1952. Their daughter Nellie died 13^th Sept. 1988. R.I.P.

O’Dowd 141a

In loving memory of William J. O’Dowd, Castleblakeney died 12^th April 1971 aged 84 years. Also his beloved wife Annie Mae O’Dowd died 17^th April 2001 aged 100 years and Fannie O’Dowd died 5^th August 1967 aged 83 years. Rest in Peace.

[S. Keane, Lowville. 9688678]     

Feagan/O’Dowd 141b

IHS | Erected by James O Dowd to the memory of Mich^l Feagan. | Mary his wife and Mich^l Jun^r who dep^d this life respect^ly | Feb^y 12^th 1846 aged 72, 30 April 1849 aged 72 & 30^th Dec^r | 1831 ag^d 16           and also to that of his son Joseph M^l O Dowd | who dep^d this life March 30^th 1862 in the 14^th year of his age | May they rest in peace. | Erec^d Dec^r 1^st 1862.

Jennings 142

INRI | IHS | Lord have mercy on the soul of In^o Jennings | late of Garbally who d:d 16 of Feb^ry 1810 in the 52 | (^nd year?) of his age. This monument erected by | (his wife?) Honora Jennings alias Hart.

Broderick 143                       

IHS | Sacred to the memory | of Ellen Broderick alias M^cLoughlin who dep^d this life |

Nov^r 2^nd 1867 aged 58 yr^s. Also her son John Broderick | who died Sep^t 7^th 1866 aged 24 yr^s. This small | tribute of respect has been erected by her sons | Patrick & Thomas Broderick.

Booth 144

In loving memory of Winifred Booth died 23^rd Dec. 1969 aged 79 yrs. Her husband Patrick died 25^th April 1974 aged 87 yrs. His brother Edward died 21^st June 1975 aged 86 yrs. Eddie Booth died 22^nd March 1995 aged 72 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by her husband & family.

[J. O’Connor.]

In loving memory of Helen 22 – 9 – 1982. Baby John 10 – 9 – 1983. R.I.P.

Donlon/Donnellan 145

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Honour Donnellan died 28^th April 1928 aged 72 yrs. Her grandchild Nora Donnellan died 14^th Oct. 1950 aged 21 yrs. Margaret Donlon died 4^th Aug. 1962 aged 69 yrs. Michael Donlon died 5^th May 1967 aged 85 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [J. Noone, Mountbellew.]

Donlon 146 (in the same plot as 145)

In loving memory of Michael (Micky) Donlon, Crannagh died 17th June 2010 aged 84. Rest in Peace. Erected by his nephew Michael Higgins.

Raftery 147

In memory of Michael (Micky) Raftery, Lehena died 10 – July 1935 aged 84 yrs. His wife Ann died 6 – June 1940 aged 85 yrs. R.I.P.

Crehan/Jennings 148

Peace. In loving memory of Michael & Nora Crehan, Lehenagh. Also the Jennings family. John Crehan died Feb. 12^th 1998. R.I.P. Erected by John Crehan.

Heavey 149

IHS | Pray for the soul | of Catherine Heavey | who died 13^th July 1908 | aged 58 years. | May her soul rest in peace. | Amen.

Davis 150

Jesus Mercy, Mary Help, Joseph Pray. In loving memory of James Davis, Breda who died 14^th Jan. 1927 aged 49 years. His wife Bridget died 8 – Oct. 1967 aged 99 years. Mary Kate Davis died 23^rd Oct. 1996 aged 77 yrs. Her husband Thomas (Sonny) died 10^th Nov. 2002 aged 93 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his fond wife and children.

In loving memory of Baby Jason died 28 – 3 – 1984. Baby Emma Marie died 22 – 2 – 1986.

D’arcy 151

IHS In loving memory of Mary D’arcy of Galway who died 27^th April 1924 aged 56. R.I.P. Erected by her loving children. [H. Clare, Galway.]

This concludes the inscriptions of the gravestones in the old graveyard (section 1). There are three gravestones of priests to the right of the church.

Donagher 152

D.O.M. | O Lord have mercy on the soul of the | Rev. Patrick Donagher P.P. | of Ahascragh and Killasolan who died on the 18^th of December 1903 | in the 76^th year of his age and in the 50^th year of his priesthood. | Pious holy zealous he was for 21 years the exemplary pastor of these parishes. | In his life a model of Christian and priestly virtue | he led the flock of Christ to God by word and example. | His mortal remains rest in hope beneath this cross. | ... Christ his saviour. 

[Beegan, Ballinasloe.]

The Irish inscription on this gravestone is difficult to decipher but the above seems to be a reasonable interpretation. If the inscription were penned today it would read along the lines as follows:

Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar anam an | Athar Padraig Ó Donaghair S.P. | a cailleadh aois 76 ar an 18 lá de mhí na Nollag 1903 | agus a bhfuil a thaiseacha sínte faoin gcrois seo. | Bé tréadaí teas gráúil Áth Eascrach agus | Cille Sóláin é agus do threoraigh sé na poblacha sin | agus poblacha eile cum Dé lena theagasc | agus lena dhea-shampla ar feadh | leith chéad bliain. | Lena Shlánaitheoir ĺosa Críost, | go raibh a anam ar feadh na síoraíochta. Amen.

Galvin 153

In loving memory of Fr Paddy Galvin C.S.S.R. formerly of Castleffrench ordained 6^th July 1969, died 6^th March 2003 aged 59 years. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Keane 154

In loving memory of Rev. John Keane Lislea died in Grange Dec. 26 – 1914. R.I.P. Erected by his grand nephew & grand nieces. [O. Murphy, Mt Bellew.]

Niland 155

In loving memory of Michael Niland, Greenville died April 11 – 1967. His wife Mary died July 23 – 1968. His sister Margaret died Nov. 16 – 1987. His son John died Aug. 15 – 1997. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy, Mt-Bellew.]

Dunne 155a

Joseph Dunne, The Grove, Ahascragh died on 15 November 1951. He was an engineer with Galway County Council and was Town Surveyor for Ballinasloe.

Burke 156

Thomas Burke N.T. (Grange, Co Sligo) died 30 December 1971. His sister, Mary Cummins died March 24 1952, their brother Patrick J. Burke (Loughanboy) died 17 June 1956.  Michael Burke was another brother.

Donlon 157

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Bernard Donlon died 10^th Feb. 1924 aged 44 years. His wife Bridget died 4^th May 1954 aged 74 years. Their sons James died 10^th Feb. 1924 aged 1 yr. Michael died 25^th Sept. 1926 aged 13 years. Also Aunt Julia Donlon died 25^th Feb. 1926 aged 42 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their family.

Higgins 158

IHS In fond memory of Mary Higgins who died August 9^th 1920 aged 71 yrs and her son Martin who died 12^th May 1922 aged 35 yrs. Also her husband John who died 23^rd May 1928 aged 82 years. R.I.P. Erected by John Higgins.

Gill 159

To the memory of Thomas Gill, his wife Mary Gill. Their son James died 20^th Jan. 1999. His wife Margaret died 12^th Jan. 2000. R.I.P. Erected by their family.

The next plot numbered 160 has no headstone.

Cullen 161

In loving memory of Baby Cullen, Cartron, Caltra died 10^th May 1970 aged 93 years. James Cullen died 20^th January 1986 aged 92 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by their nephews.

[S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Cloonan 162

In loving memory of Pat Cloonan, Castleblakeney died Feb. 1930. Mary Cloonan died May 1935. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Hurley 163

In loving memory of Catherine Hurley (nee Quinn), Currafarry died 30^th Sept. 2005. James Hurley died 14^th Dec. 1921. Rest in Peace. Erected by their family.

[S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Gilmore 164

In memory of Martin Gilmore, Lurgan died 30th May 1966. His sister Margaret died 16th May 1967. William died 3 – Sept. 1973. Mollie died 30 – May 1975. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Daly 165  

In loving memory of Patrick Daly, Cloonfarries died 25 Nov. 1987. His daughter Joan died 7 Mar. 1966. Erected by his wife and family. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Laffey 166

In loving memory of Martin Laffey, Castleblakeney died 13 – Jan. 1976 aged 76 years. His wife Celia died 3 – Jan. 2005 aged 90 years. Patrick Laffey died 20 – Sept.  1979 aged 83 years. Matt Laffey died 21 – June 2012 aged 69 years. R.I.P. [Galway Sculptors, Athenry.]

Dwyer 167

In loving memory of Margaret Dwyer, The Square Mountbellew died 2^nd Oct. 1993 aged 81 years. R.I.P.

Lyons 167a  (beside Noone 168)

In memory of Tommy Lyons Meelick died 16th March 1976. His sister Ellie Lyons died 17th March 1985. Erected by Tom Wade. Rest in Peace.

Noone 168

In loving memory of Thomas Noone, Newtown died 18 – Feb. 1968. His wife Margaret died 24 – April 1969. William Noone died 4 – Sept. 1965. R.I.P. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Shaughnessy 169

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of John Shaughnessy, Ballyvoneen died Oct. 22^nd 1963 aged 80 years. Michael Shaughnessy died 13^th Jan. 1993 aged 76 y^rs. R.I.P. Erected by his wife. [M. Murphy.]

Fallon 170

IHS In loving memory of John Joseph Fallon, Currafarry died 16 – April 1963 aged 76 yrs. His wife Mary Delia died 2 – Aug. 1982 aged 83 yrs. Their son Francis died 11 – May 2011 aged 76 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife and family.

Forde 170a (beside John Fallon 170)

James Forde Lehenagh (died 3^rd August 2007) & deceased family members. R.I.P.

Loughnane 171

In loving memory of Maria Loughnane, Kinclare died June 29^th 1957 aged 76 years. Her husband John died 23^rd June 1964. Their son Michael died 31^st Oct. 1968. His brother John died 20^th May 1975. R.I.P. Erected by her husband & family. [M. Murphy.]

Coffey/Collery 172

Thy will be done. Compassionate Lord Jesus grant eternal rest to the souls of Mary Coffey, Killeen who died 24^th Mar. 1962. Her sons Patrick died 29^th May 1964. Michael died 27^th Feb. 1986, her daughter Mary Collery died 2^nd Feb. 1988. R.I.P.

Murray 173

In loving memory of Mary Murray died 16^th Jan. 1962. Thomas Murray died 10^th March 1964. John Joe Murray died 9^th Sept. 1969. John (Jack) Murray died 9^th Jan. 1995. Patrick (Paddy) Murray died 5^th July 2000. R.I.P. Erected by the family.

Burns/Devine 174

IHS Pray for the souls of Celia Devine who died 31^st Dec. 1946. Also her daughter Margaret N. Burns who died 22^nd March 1929. Erected by her loving family. [Rooney, Tuam.]

Conheeney 175

IHS In loving memory of Michael Conheeney, Crannagh died 1st May 1924. His wife Margaret died 17th March 1969. William Conheeney died 20th Feb. 1970. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [M^cWilliams, Mt Bellew.]

Conheeney 176

In loving memory of Patrick Conheeney, Rabane died March 3^rd 1959 aged 82 years. His son Martin died July 24^th 1942 aged 19 years. His wife Mary died 19^th May 1983 aged 83 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [M. Murphy.]

Wade 177

In loving memory of Hugh Wade, Ballinahattina, Mountbellew died 7^th Feb. 2001 aged 69 years. Rest in Peace. Gone but not forgotten. [Regans, Loughrea.]

Naughton 178

In loving memory of Patrick Naughton Rabane who died 5^th March 1964. His wife Bridget died 9 – March  1976. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [Maloney, Athenry.]

Gilmore 179

In loving memory of Thomas Gilmore Polinaske died 5 – January 1979. His wife Bridget died 13 – Oct. 1981. R.I.P. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us. [Galway Sculptors.]

Cloonan 180

In loving memory of Martin Cloonan, Castleblakeney died 12^th Dec. 1928 aged 22 yrs. Michael Cloonan died 23^rd Nov. 1937 aged 65 yrs. Maria Cloonan died 2^nd Jan. 1944 aged 65 yrs. Mary Cloonan died 27^th May 1995 aged 87 yrs. Michael Cloonan died 5^th Feb. 2000 aged 82 yrs. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Clarke 181

In memory of John & Kate Clarke, Greenville. Their son Patrick died 29 – July 1969. His wife Margaret died 15 – May 1983. His sister Annie died 4 – April 2003 aged 87 years. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

O’Reilly 182

In loving memory of my dear mother Mary Agnes O’Reilly died 14th Dec 1959 aged 86 years. On her soul Sweet Jesus have mercy. Always remembered by Nellie, Marian & Joe.

Hurley 183

INRI IHS In loving memory of Daniel Hurley died 28th Dec. 1956. Also his wife Mary died 16th Nov. 1967. Their grandson Raymond died October 9^th 1981. Baby James died August 2^nd 1995. Ann Hurley died 3^rd April 1951. Thomas Hurley died 9^th Sept. 1965. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Mountbellew.]

Golding 184

Thy will be done. IHS. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Bridget Golding, Lurgan died April 22^nd 1944 aged 49 years. R.I.P. Erected by her loving brothers. [(Hawthorne).]

Cheevers 185

In loving memory of Anne Cheevers, Fr Griffin Rd, Galway died 18 Feb. 1984 aged 71 yrs. Her son Eddie died 2 April 1946 aged 8 yrs. Her infant son died March 1954. Her husband Jack Cheevers died 9 Dec. 1990 aged 77 years. R.I.P. Erected by her husband. [Fahy, Galway.]

Costello 186

IHS In loving memory of John Costello, Shruffane died 13 – April 1975. His wife Elizabeth died 15 – Aug. 1970. His brother Michael died 21 – June 1986. R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Geraghty 187

In loving memory of John Geraghty, Greenville died June 28 – 1962 aged 75 years. His wife Catherine died March 23 – 1979 aged 85 years. R.I.P. Erected by the Hibbitt family. [O. Murphy, Mt Bellew.]

Gavin 188                                                                              

IHS In loving memory of Mary Gavin, Graigue died 21st Jan. 1956. Her husband Thomas died 31st March 1964. Their daughter in law Bridie died 6th Sept. 1985. Her husband Johnny died 11th April 2002. Rest in Peace. [O’Connor Memorials Ltd. 090-6472967.]

Kenny 189

In loving memory of Thomas Kenny, Lislea died July 14 – 1926. His wife Ellen died Feb. 11 – 1954. Their son Martin died May 2 – 1974. Their daughter Delia died 15th Feb. 1991 aged 85 yrs. R.I.P. [O. Murphy.]

Rushe 190

Christopher Rushe Lurgan died Dec. 27 – 1969 aged 50 years. R.I.P.

Geraghty 191a

IHS In loving memory of Michael Geraghty died 15 – 10 – 1953 aged 45. His wife Mary Teresa died 27 – 5 – 2008 aged 93. R.I.P.

Geraghty 191b

In loving memory of Jimmy Geraghty, Lehenagh who died Nov. 7^th 1989 aged 40 years. May he rest in peace. Erected by his wife Mary. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

McDermott 192a

In loving memory of Laurence M^cDermott, Graigue, Caltra who died 21^st July 1962. His wife Catherine died 4^th March 1986. Their son Michael died 24^th July 1999. In God’s hands. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

McDermott 192b

In loving memory of Luke M^cDermott, Graigue and Sheffield died 14^th February 2006 aged 85 years. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Mockler 193

IHS In loving memory of John Mockler died 29^th April 1929. His wife Mary died 10^th Feb. 1937. Their son John died 2^nd Sept. 1957. His wife Cecelia died 27^th Oct. 1960. Their son John died 29^th Aug. 1934. Catherine Mockler died 16^th April 1967. Brendan A. Mockler died Oct. 27^th 1971 aged 3 weeks. R.I.P.

Lydon 194

In loving memory of Annie Lydon, Castleblakney who died 31^st May 1960. John Lydon died 1^st Nov. 1979 aged 64 years. R.I.P. Erected by her loving daughter Kathleen Crean. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Lyons 195

In memory of Martin Lyons (Shruffane) who died 8^th Nov. 1921. And his loving wife Margaret died 19^th May 1940. R.I.P. Erected by their loving family. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Cronnolly 196

In loving memory of Ann Cronnolly, Caltra Park died Dec. 21 – 1940. Her son Thomas died June 12 – 1984 & Matthew died May 1 – 1985. Their sister Mary died 29 – June 1989. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [O. Murphy.]

Giblin 197

In loving memory of Thomas Giblin, Caltra died 31 – March 1953. His wife Bridget died 20 – Jan. 1963. Their son Mattie died 31 – Jan. 1998. R.I.P. Erected by their daughter Margaret.

Connolly 198

In loving memory of Christopher Connolly, Castleblakeney died 14 – July 1941. His wife Ellen died 4 – June 1979. Michael Connolly died 26 – Mar. 1997 aged 69 years. R.I.P. Erected by their family. Tommie Connolly died 25 December 2010. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Hannon 199

In loving memory of Eileen Hannon, Lowville, Ahascragh died 30^th Dec. 1962. James Hannon died 17^th March 1982. R.I.P. [P. O’Connor, Woodmount.]

Cullinane 200

In loving memory of Michael Cullinane, Rabane died 27 – Oct. 1960. His wife Ellen died 20 – April 1949. Eileen Cullinane died 3 – May 1985. R.I.P. [Galway Sculptors, Athenry.]

Higgins 201

IHS Pray for the souls of Patrick Higgins died 12^th March 1950 aged 81 years. His wife Mary died 28^th June 1949 aged 79 years. Their sons Martin died 25^th Dec. 1909 aged 10 yrs. Patrick died 12^th March 1933 aged 22 yrs. Margaret Mary Higgins died 30th Jan. 1970 aged 73 yrs. Michael Higgins died 26^th July 1976. Catherine Higgins, 1^st Aug. 1903 – 24 Mar. 1995. Erected by their children. Higgins, Ashfield. [Fahy, Galway.]

Killilea 202

In loving memory of Bridget Killilea, Caltra, Ballinasloe who died 26 Sept. 1932 aged 53 yrs. Her daughter Shelia died 9 April 1941 aged 19 yrs. Also her husband John Killilea died 11 Feb. 1949 aged 71 yrs. R.I.P. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for them. Erected by their family. [M^cWilliams, Galway.]

Gilmore 203

In loving memory of Patrick Gilmore, Polinaske died 16th Mar. 1950. His parents Michael died 13th Feb. 1938. Maria died 25th Sept. 1937. His brothers Larry died 20th Sept. 1945. Joe died 11th Feb. 1932. His daughter Margaret Anne died 20th Aug. 1932. His wife Mary died 29 – Aug. 1978. Their son Michael Joe died 14 – Nov. 2010. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Burke 204

Burke Garafine. Michael Burke, Garafine died 17 June 1980.

Brennan 205

IHS Lord have mercy on the soul of Brigid Brennan who died at St Cuan’s Presbytery Ahascragh on the 20^th of Sept. 1942. R.I.P.

On the back – Brigid Brennan. She was the mother of Fr Malachy Brennan P.P.

Canon Malachy Brennan was curate in Caltra (1907-20), his mother was recorded in the 1911 census as living with him in Caltra. He died on 28 March 1967 and is buried in Ahasragh. He was a native Irish speaker and he ‘sat as a Judge of the Sinn Fein Courts during the War of Independence, one of his colleagues being Mr Kevin O’Sheil, who later became District Commissioner of the Irish Land Commission. He was chairman of Galway County Vocational Committee for over thirty years ... During the War of Independence, while a curate at Caltra, his home was besieged by Black and Tans and he and his mother narrowly escaped death ... ’ (Irish Times, 29/3/1967).

Mannion 206

In loving memory of Peter Mannion who died Nov. 30^th 1940 aged 15 years. Darling son of Thomas & M^rs Mannion, Castleblakeney. Thomas Mannion died 2 – Aug. 1943 aged 65 yrs. Mary Kate died 5 – Oct. 1960 aged 79 yrs & daughter Nellie died 17 – Jan. 1979 aged 69 yrs. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Fallon 207                                                                 

IHS In loving memory of Winifred Fallon died March 13^th 1951. Patrick Fallon died May 16^th 1953. Thomas Fallon died April 9^th 1972. R.I.P. [T. Little, B’sloe.]

Mannion 208

In loving memory of Michael Mannion, Castleblakeney died 1920. His wife Margaret died May 12 – 1951. Their son Michael (Sonny) died March 27 – 1981. Their son John died May 10 – 1986. R.I.P. Erected by their son John. [O. Murphy.]

Keane 209

In loving memory of John Keane, Rabane, Castleblakeney died 3 – Oct. – 1951. His wife Delia died 11 – Sept. – 1977. R.I.P. Erected by their family. 

Forde 210

IHS In loving memory of the Forde family, Kinclare. Bridget, Thomas, John and Michael. R.I.P. Erected by their niece. Bridie Flanagan. [Feely & Sons, Boyle.]

Kelly 211

Thy will be done. Jesus, Mary, Joseph. In loving memory of James Kelly, Killasolan died Nov. 15^th 1954. His daughter Nellie died Aug. 13^th 1953. His wife Bridget died June 18^th 1960. His son Martin J. died Jan. 8^th 1970. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [M. Murphy.]

Dooley 212

In loving memory of Michael Dooley, Newtown died 15 – 12 – 1952. His wife Margaret died 25 – 6 – 1980. Their son John died 30 – 8 – 1952. Their daughter Margaret (Peggy) died 15 – 2 – 1977. R.I.P.

Gill 213

Thy will be done. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of John Gill, Breda who died Dec. 11^th 1952 aged 36 yrs. His parents James died Dec. 30^th 1956. Mary died Feb. 17^th 1957. [M^cHugh.]

Laffey 214

In loving memory of John Laffey, Breda, Caltra died 23rd Feb. 1988 aged 86 yrs. His wife Mary died 1^st Feb. 1999 aged 82 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife and family. [M. Curley, Creagh.]

Andrews/Carr 215

In loving memory of Patrick Carr died 26th – Sept. 1929. His wife Mary died 8th – March 1946. Their daughter Delia died 30th – May 1953. Margaret Carr died 9th – June 1930. Patrick (Sonnie) Carr died 15th Jan. 1968. John Joe Carr died 9th Mar. 1979. William S. Andrews died 23rd Sept. 1982. His wife Mary Ellen died 19th April 1984. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Mannion 216

Thy will be done. Compassionate Lord Jesus have mercy on the souls of Lawrence Mannion, Greenville who died 29^th Nov. 1938. His wife Marie died 25^th June 1941. Their affectionate son Michael died 30^th Aug. 1964. Jim Mannion died 3^rd May 1965. R.I.P. Erected by their daughters Margaret & Eileen. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

McLoughlin 217

IHS In loving memory of Thomas McLoughlin, Rabane died Oct. 30 – 1963. His wife Julia died May 23 – 1939. His sister Mary died March 21 – 1953. Their son John died Jan. 18 – 1998. His wife Nora died Sept. 12 – 2006. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy.]

Mitchell 218

In loving memory of Patrick Mitchell, Lisnagree died Sept. 1^st 1944. His wife Bridget died Nov. 19 – 1975. Their sons Patrick died Feb. 18 – 1975. Brian died Feb. 5 – 1989. Peter died 15 – Feb. 2001. R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family. [Murphy.]

Carney 219

IHS In loving memory of Annie Carney died April 21^st 1940 aged 59 yrs. Her husband William died Feb. 2^nd 1955 aged 83 yrs. Their son Tommie died April 26^th 1985 aged 79 years. His wife Mollie died Dec. 1^st 1993 aged 75 years. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Hannon 220

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Michael Hannon, Newtown who died 3^rd Mar. 1946 aged 72 yrs. His wife Mary who died 20^th Aug. 1966 aged 76 yrs and their son Patrick died 8 March 1973 aged 59. And his wife Julia died 27 May 1997 age 74 yrs. R.I.P. [Burke, Tuam.]

Carr/Mitchel 221

IHS In loving memory of Pat Mitchel, Kinclare who died 6^th May 1932. His wife Katie died 23^rd March 1933. Their daughter Bridget died 25^th Nov. 1972. Their son Michael died 14 – Oct. 1977. Their daughter Annie died 20th June 1980. Their son Patrick died 12th Jan. 1990. Their daughter Mrs Margaret Carr (Nee Mitchel) died 27th Feb. 1991. Erected by their family. R.I.P. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Purcell 222a

In loving memory of Eamonn Purcell, Caltra; & Ballingarry, Co. Tipperary; died 15^th Dec. 2004. His son Kieran died 21^st June 1988 aged 22 years. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Madden 222b

INRI. To the memory of Henry Madden, Caltra who died 17^th July 1951. Also his three sons who died in infancy. His wife Mary died 31^st Jan. 1982. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family.

Dalton 223

IHS In loving memory of James P. Dalton died 11^th Aug. 1931. His wife Brigid A. Dalton died 28^th Oct. 1954. Their daughter Margaret died 8^th Feby 1944. Their son in law John Kilroy died 28^th March 1967. His wife Christina died 9^th April 1988. R.I.P.

Kelly 224

Grady 225

In loving memory of Bridget Grady died 1913. Patrick Grady died 1942. Their son Patrick died 22^nd Sept. 1986. Nancy Grady (Nee Gavin) 17^th October 2013. R.I.P.

       [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kelly 226

In loving memory of Patrick Kelly, Breda died 29 – May 1977. His son Patrick died 21 – March 1951. Catherine Kelly died May 27 – 1996. Baby James died Nov. 2 – 1978. R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Bourke 227

In loving memory of Brigid Bourke, Ahascragh died 15^th June 1948. R.I.P. [Murray, Galway.]

Carr 228

In loving memory of Mary Carr who died Aug. 1948. R.I.P. Erected by her husband John.

Kilcommons 229

In loving memory of Mary Kilcommons, Prospect House, Caltra died Dec. 19 – 1979. Her daughter Bridie died Aug. 21 – 1948. Her husband John died April 28 – 1988. Their son Jackie died July 3 – 2008. R.I.P.

Leonard 230

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Mary Leonard died 15 – 4 – 1949. John Leonard died 12 – 10 – 1978. Paddy Leonard Moylough died 3 – 11 – 1980. Mary Ann Leonard died 29 – 4 – 1991. Paddy Leonard died 7 – 2 – 1992.

Kilgannon 231

In loving memory of John Kilgannon, The Islands died Nov. 8 – 1949 aged 57 years. His wife Margaret died Jan. 16 – 1965 aged 73 years. Their son Thomas died 1935 aged 4½ years. R.I.P. Erected by their daughters. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.] 

Finnerty 232

In loving memory of James Finnerty, Killasolan died 30^th June 1964 aged 93 yrs. His wife Catherine died 8^th May 1977 aged 84 yrs. Their daughter Christine died 30^th May 1950 aged 15 yrs. Rest in Peace. [S Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Leonard 233

Pray for the souls of Patrick Leonard 1868-1950 of Upper Killasolan. His niece and nephew Mary Anne (Mollie) Leonard 1900-1973. John Leonard 1894-1973.

 [Galway Sculptors, Athenry.]

Dooley 234

In loving memory of Martin Dooley died 20th Nov. 1950. His daughter Ann died 21st Sept. 1952. His uncle Stephen died 29th Mar. 1956. His son Michael died 8th Mar. 1961 interred nearby. Bridie Dooley died 10^th February 2013 in her 97^th year. Rest in Peace. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & sons. [Murray Galway.]

Lyons 235

My Jesus Mercy. Pray for the souls of John Lyons, Graigue died Jan. 13 – 1972 aged 74. His wife Delia died Nov. 21 – 1950 aged 60. Their son William died Feb. 29 – 1972 aged 44. Also Patrick Lyons died March 9 -1951 aged 65. R.I.P. Erected by their family. Joe Lyons died 25 May 2013. [O. Murphy, Mt – Bellew.]

Fleming 236

In loving memory of Martin Fleming, Greenville died June 28^th 1954 aged 58 years. His wife Rose died July 2 – 1973. Their daughter Annie died Nov. 22 – 1982. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [(M. Murphy).]

Quinn 237a

In loving memory of William Quinn, Esker died 1949. His wife Mary died 1937. R.I.P. Erected by John Conway. [O. Murphy.]

Conway 237b

In loving memory of John Conway died 17^th Sept. 1993. His wife Nellie died 5^th June 2009. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Melody 238

In loving memory of John Melody died 2^nd Sept. 1905 aged 46 years. Margaret Melody died 8^th June 1937 aged 67 years. Margaret Melody N.T. died 6^th Nov. 1950 aged 67 years. Martin Melody died 28 March 1977 aged 84 years. Desmond Melody died 3^rd Nov. 1995 aged 75 years. Máirín Melody died 25^th Feb. 1999 aged 81 years. R.I.P. [M^cWilliams, Galway.]

Máirín Melody (née Raghallaigh) founded St Cuan’s Secondary School in Ahascragh in 1949. Ten years later, the school was relocated to Castleblakeney. In 1963 she facilitated the arrival of the Sisters of The Presentation of Mary. Free education was introduced in 1967 and the new building was opened in 1971. Máirín served as Vice-Principal until her retirement in 1980. She was awarded the Pro Ecclesia Medal from Pope John Paul II for her outstanding contribution to post primary education.

Sweeney 239

IHS In loving memory of Thomas Sweeney, Ahascragh died 3^rd June 1937. His wife Mary Ellen died Nov. 1937. Sean Sweeney 28^th November 2012. Rest in Peace. R.I.P.

Sweeney 240

In loving memory of Margaret Sweeney, Polinaske died 31st Dec. 1936. Her husband Martin died 1st Jan. 1958. Their son Michael John died 15th March 1993. His wife Margaret died 28th May 1996. R.I.P. [J.O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Kilcommons 241

In loving memory of John Kilcommons, Lower Killasolan died 14^th April 1983. His wife Celia died 13^th April 1956. Their son Michael died 6^th March 1959. R.I.P. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Geraghty 242

In loving memory of Margaret Geraghty (Kinclare) died 13th April 1933. Her son Patrick died 18th Oct. 1957. His wife Delia died 19 – April 1986. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [M^cWilliams, Mt Bellew.]

Maloney/Staunton 243

In loving memory of Patrick Staunton Corgary died Nov. 27^th 1961. His son Patrick died June 15^th 1958. His brother Peter died March 13^th 1933. Joseph Maloney died Jan. 20^th 1998. His wife Nora died Nov. 15^th 2004. R.I.P. Erected by his daughter Nora. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Donohue 244

Thy will be done. Compassionate Lord Jesus grant eternal rest to the souls of Margaret M. Donohue, Caltra who died 4^th April 1928. Her sister Delia died 20^th February 1964. Mary died June 5^th 1966. Her brother Michael died February 9^th 1972. Annie died August 22^nd 1973. William died February 8^th 1977. R.I.P. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Crosby 245

IHS In loving memory of Michael Crosby, Rabane died Jan. 31^st 1933. His wife Mary died March 4^th 1951. Their sons John died Aug. 27^th 1927. James died Sept. 14^th 1974. Their daughter Mary Delia died June 15^th 1982. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Murphy.]

McLoughlin 246

Jesus Mercy, Mary Help, Joseph Pray. Pray for the souls of Rita M^cLoughlin who died 16^th June 1926 aged 19 years. And her father Michael died 19^th Feb. 1933 aged 65 years & her mother Elizabeth who died 26^th Jan. 1946 aged 70 years. Also her brother Michael died 17 Nov. 1943 aged 32 years & her aunt Delia M^cLoughlin who died 1^st Oct. 1940 aged 73 yrs. Bridie died 9^th Dec. 1985. Erected by their loving children.

[Rooney.] (On the kerbing, O. Murphy)

Davis 247a

In loving memory of Mrs Mary Davis, Breda died Dec. 26^th 1970 aged 59 years. Her husband John died April 14^th 1986 aged 76 years. R.I.P. Erected by her husband & family. [Murphy.]

Davis 247b

In loving memory of Michael Davis, Breda died March 1^st 1943. His wife Julia died Nov. 26^th 1947. Their son James F. died June 7^th 1939. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [(Murphy).]

O’Halloran 248                                                                     

IHS Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Annie O’Halloran, Ahascragh who died Sept. 5th 1942. R.I.P. [Hawthorne.]

Crosby 249

In loving memory of Patrick Crosby, Rabane died Dec. 8 – 1982 aged 93 years. His wife Katie died March 23 – 1947 aged 55 years. Their son Patrick Jude (Paddy) died Aug. 17 – 1989 aged 58 years. Their daughter Mary died Aug. 6 – 1950 aged 18 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by the Crosby family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Dempsey 250

In loving memory of Thomas Dempsey, Rabane died April 17 – 1966. His wife Nora died Dec. 8 – 1947. Their son Malachy died 28^th Dec. 1989. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy. Mt – Bellew.]

Gordon 251

In loving memory of Michael Gordon, Killasolan died Jan. 7 – 1948. His wife Ellen died April 5 – 1961. Their son Thomas died March 31 – 1976. Their son John died Sept. 3 – 1984. R.I.P. Erected by their son John.

Ward 252

In loving memory of Patrick Ward, Lurgan died Feb. 11 – 1948. His wife Catherine died Nov. 2 – 1954. Their son Michael John died Sept. 7 – 1983. His wife Katie died May 14 – 2004. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Haverty 253

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Bridget Haverty died 28^th Aug. 1949 aged 83 yrs. Her husband John Haverty died 21^st Feb. 1951 aged 86 yrs. R.I.P. [Beegan, B’sloe.]

Kelly 254

Peace. In loving memory of Tommie Kelly, Kinclare died 14^th Aug. 1995 aged 86 yrs. Mary Kelly, Kinclare, aunt of Tommie Kelly died 3^rd Oct. 1949 aged 70 yrs. May they rest in peace. Erected by his wife & family. Rita Kelly (née Collins) died 26 April 2013. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Dooley 255

IHS In loving memory of Martin Dooley, Kinclare died 27^th Mar. 1970. His wife Mary died 13^th Sept. 1951. His brother Michael died 5^th Mar. 1961. R.I.P. [Murray, Galway.]

Gordan 256

In loving memory of James Gordon, Killasolan died 8^th March 1953. His wife Bridget died 29^th Dec. 1961. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kilgannon 257

Thy will be done. Jesus, Mary, Joseph. In loving memory of Nora Kilgannon, Crannagh died May 11^th 1953 aged 65 years. Her husband Michael died Nov. 22^nd 1961. Their son Martin died June 18 – 1976. Their son Fred died June 1 -1994. R.I.P. Erected by her husband & family. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Cunniffe 258

In loving memory of the Cunniffe family, Greenville R.I.P. Erected by their sister Margaret. [O. Murphy.]

Mitchell 259

In loving memory of James Mitchell who died 16th Oct. 1932 age 72 yrs. Also his wife Bridget died 5th Jan. 1962 age 91 yrs. Katie Mitchell died 17th Jan. 1982. John Mitchell died 1^st April 1994 aged 91 years. R.I.P. Erected by their family.

Gavin 260

In loving memory of Thomas Gavin, Rathbaun died May 4^th 1962. R.I.P. Erected by his brother & sister. [M. Murphy.]

Kelly 261

In loving memory of John Kelly, Esker died March 23^rd 1932. His wife Mary died May 20^th 1944. Their daughter Sarah died Dec. 25^th 1942. Annie Kelly died May 6^th 1975. Their sons John died Dec. 5 – 1977 & Patrick died Feb. 15 – 1981. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Murphy.]

Sweeney/Toon 262

In loving memory of Michael Sweeney, Caltra died 26 Oct. 1966. His wife Maud died 14 Feb. 1970. Their son Michael died 6^th Nov. 1991 interred in America. Their daughter Eileen Toon died 26^th May 2001. R.I.P. Sweet Jesus Have Mercy. [S. Gibney, Mullingar.]

Staunton 263

Thy will be done. Pray for the repose of the soul of John P. Staunton, The Grove died October 13^th 1926 aged 58 years. His son Patrick died 5^th Aug. 1946. His wife Bridget died 12^th June 1964. Their daughter Sheila died 5^th April 1988. R.I.P. [Hawthorne, Castlerea.]

Shaughnessy 264

In loving memory of Katie Shaughnessy, Ballyvoneen died 10^th Feb. 1944. Her husband Patrick died 12^th Jan. 1962. Katie Shaughnessy (nee Kelly) died 11^th Feb. 1983. Her husband John died 2^nd May 1996. His sister Delia died 27^th July 2007. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Smith 265

In loving memory of John Smith, Tycooley died 22nd Nov. 1972. Rest in Peace.

Gavin 266

IHS

[Hawthorne, Castlerea.] (Canon Bernard Crehan was nephew to Brigid Gavin.)

Kelly 267

IHS. In loving memory of Laurence Kelly died 6^th Aug. 1914. His wife Ellen died 10^th Sept. 1945. Their daughter Margaret died 25^th Aug. 1968. Their son Patrick died 5^th Aug. 1976. R.I.P.

Keane 268 

In loving memory of Martin Keane died 12 – Aug. 1969. His wife Ellen died 28 – April 1965. Their son Johnny died 23 – March 2006 aged 91 years. His wife Mae died 6 – April 2006 aged 84 years, daughter Mary died 1 – April 2010 aged 97 years. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [J. O’Connor.]

Carr/Farrell 269

IHS In memory of Mary Carr who died 14^th Feb. 1946 aged 67 yrs. Also her husband Thomas died Feb. 1917. Her nephew John Farrell died 23^rd May 1967 aged 46 yrs. His wife Margaret Farrell, The Mill, Mountbellew died 4^th Sept. 2004 aged 72 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by her brother Michael Farrell.

Scully 270

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Mary Scully, Ahascragh who died 20^th  November 1946 aged 71 years. Also her husband Thomas Scully who died on Saint Patrick’s Day 1952 aged 81 years. R.I.P. Erected by their loving family.

Hogan 271a

[S. Keane, Lowville.]

Hogan 271b

R.I.P. In memory of Christy Lyons died 4^th Jan. 1996. [(M. Murphy).]

Mitchell 272                                      

IHS. In loving memory of James Mitchell died 21^st Feb. 1947. His wife Catherine died 10^th March 1961. Their son Thomas died 18^th Sept. 1967. Their daughter Kathleen Angland died 1^st Jan. 1972. Their son Paddy died 31^st March 1978. Their daughter in law Kitty died 21^st April 1984. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kilgannon 273

Thy will be done. Pray for the soul of Patrick Kilgannon, Newtown who died 1^st July 1955 aged 67 yrs. His wife Lena died 26^th June 1966 aged 76 yrs. His brother James died 5^th Dec. 1947 aged 57 yrs. Mary Kate died 16^th Jan. 1994 aged 96 yrs. R.I.P.

Curley 274

In loving memory of Patrick Curley, Kinclare died Aug. 8^th 1963 aged 73 years. His wife Mary died June 16^th 1974 aged 78 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife. [Murphy.]

Kelly 275

IHS In loving memory of Martin Kelly, Killasolan died 10th May 1937 and his beloved wife Bridget died 18th Jan. 1931. Martin Gerard Kelly died 16^th Jan. 1994 aged 82 years. Mary Delia Kelly died 13^th March 2000 aged 89 years. Molly Kelly died Dec. 1958. R.I.P. Erected by their sons Gerard and L.P. [A. Power, 18 Berkeley St., Dublin.]

Eignor 276

Ellen Eignor, Castleffrench died 3 May 1983.

Kilroy 277

IHS Pray for the Kilroy family (Rabane). Mary died May 1934. Michael died July 1941. Michael died 17th March 1965 aged 61 years. Patrick died 18th Nov. 1968 aged 28 years. May they rest in peace. Erected by their family. [McWilliams, Mt Bellew.]

Mullen/Mullins/Quigley 278

In loving memory of Thomas Quigley, Castlefrench died Nov. 27^th 1933. His wife Margaret died June 5^th 1942. Their daughter Mary died Jan. 31^st 1961 and Alice died March 22^nd 1963. Their son in law Andrew Mullins died Feb. 14^th 1964. Margaret Mullen died 24^th Mar. 1975. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [M. Murphy.]

Mannion 279

In loving memory of Patrick Mannion, Killasolan died Feb. 25^th 1949. His wife Catherine died March 12^th 1963. Their daughter Kathleen died March 9^th 1933. John Mannion died 27^th November 1986. Maura Mannion died 16^th September 2005. R.I.P. Erected by their daughters & son. [Murphy.]

Griffin 280

In loving memory of Catherine Griffin, Castleblakeney died March 10^th 1931 aged 74 years. Erected by her sons Patrick & Michael. [(Murphy).]

Loughnane/Nee 281

IHS In loving memory of Thomas Nee, Caltra died 22^nd Dec. 1911. His wife Brigid died 17^th Oct. 1937. Their son Patrick died 17^th Feb. 1931 & daughter Catherine died 28^th July 1959. Their grandchildren Oliver Loughnane died 26^th May 1931. Sean Loughnane died 19^th March 1959. John Loughnane died 13 Nov. 1974. His wife Brigid died 3 March 1975. R.I.P. [Kelly, Tuam.]

Heavey 282

Peace. In loving memory of Patrick Heavey, Esker died 28^th Feb. 1949. His wife Margaret died 1^st Jan. 1944. His grand child Ita died 2^nd Feb. 1954. John Heavey died 9^th June 2000. His wife Bridie died 22^nd Sept. 2008. R.I.P. [M. Curley, Creagh.]

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on John Heavey died 9^th June 2000.

 Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Bridie Heavey died 22^nd Sept. 2008.



From the Stained Glass Window in the Church

Sweeney 283

IHS Pray for the soul of Michael Sweeney, Ballinahattina died 21^st April 1944 aged 73 yrs. Thomas Sweeney died 4^th Feb. 1949 aged 70 yrs. Patrick Sweeney died 26^th July 1952 aged 52 yrs. His wife Margaret died 1^st Nov. 1981. R.I.P. Ellen Sweeney died 26^th May 1958. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Mannion 284a

In loving memory of Laurence Mannion, Loughanboy died 11 – May 1951. His wife Julia died 20 – Nov. 1963. His brother Thomas died 1942. Patrick Mannion died 9^th Dec. 1988. R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Mannion 284b

In loving memory of Christina Mannion, Loughanboy died 28^th Oct. 1988 aged 56 yrs. R.I.P.

Kilcommons 285

In loving memory of John Kilcommons died 8th Oct. 1947. His wife Sara died 20th Jan. 1947. His son John died 6th May 1946 and his wife Annie died 7th Feb. 1975. R.I.P. Erected by their family. Paddy Joe Kilcommons 16^th August 2013. Rest in Peace.  [Murray, Galway.]

Kelly 286

In loving memory of Margaret Kelly, Killasolan died 8 – Dec. – 1946. Her daughter-in-law Delia died 15 – Oct. – 1946. R.I.P. Erected by Martin Kelly. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Beegan/Smith 287

In loving memory of Patrick Joseph Beegan, 29 Bay View Rise, Ballybane, Galway died 24 Sept. 1976. His parents Patrick died 24 Nov. 1946. Margaret died 19 Feb. 1977. Also his baby daughter Mary. Mary Kate Beegan Smith born 24 – April 1934 died 4 – April 2000. R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family.

Gordon 288

In loving memory of Mary Gordon, Beechlawn died March 17 1947 and her dear husband Patrick died Feb. 22 1951. Their son Martin died April 1 1985. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Hawthorne, Castlerea.]

Kenny/Lyons 289

Thy will be done. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Catherine Kenny, Breda, Caltra who died May 20^th 1949 aged 80 years. Mrs Bridget Lyons died Dec 2^nd 1963. Her husband Thomas died Dec 27^th 1969. Their son John died March 10^th 1994. R.I.P. [M^cHugh.]

Higgins 290

In loving memory of Patrick Higgins, Castlegar, Ahascragh died March 22 – 1950. His wife Mary Ann died May 14 – 1969. His sister Catherine died April 8 – 1955. Their son Frank died March 23 – 1998. R.I.P. Erected by their family.

Ryan 291

In loving memory of Michael Ryan died 9^th June 1987 aged 75 yrs. His wife Molly died 18^th Sept. 1954 aged 29 yrs. His father William died 4^th Feb. 1955. His brother Christy died 26^th Dec. 1979. His daughter in law Josie died 6^th Nov. 2007. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane.]

Geraghty 292

IHS In loving memory of Peter Geraghty, Crannagh died July 8^th 1965 aged 75 years. His wife Mary died Aug. 15^th 1994 aged 96 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Lyons 293

In loving remembrance of Maureen Lyons, Shruffane died Sept. 24^th 1955 aged 13 years. Her father William died 4 March 1974. His wife Nora died 12 Sept. 2007 aged 98 yrs. John Lyons died 27^th May 1968. Bridget and Peter Lyons died 1935. R.I.P. Erected by her loving parents. [M. Murphy.]

Keane 294

Our Lady of Lourdes intercede for the souls of Thomas Keane, Kinclare who died 31^st Dec. 1935 and of his wife Mary Keane who died 11^th Jan. 1956. Their daughter Mary (May) died 13^th Sept. 1994. Their grandaughter Baby Mary Margaret died 18^th Oct. 1958. R-I-P. [Hawthorne, Castlerea.]

In loving memory of Baby Mary M. Keane, Lowville 18 Oct. 1958. Erected by her Parents and Brothers.

Coffey 295a

In loving memory of Paddy Coffey died 11^th April 2000 aged 89 years. His wife Margaret died 5^th Sept. 2002 aged 86 years. R.I.P.

Coffey 295b

Thy will be done. In loving memory of James Coffey, Lehenagh died May 30^th 1955. His wife Marie died Dec. 27^th 1935. His sister Mary died March 17^th 1949. R.I.P. Erected by their son Paddy. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Keane 296a

In loving memory of Madge Keane died 8^th Aug. 1996. Her sister Nellie died 23^rd Aug. 1999. Rest in Peace.

Keane 296b

In loving memory of Patrick Keane, Lislea died Nov. 20 – 1945. His wife Maria died June 18 – 1938. His sister Mary Delia died July 4 – 1946. Their son Patrick died June 13 – 1985. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy, Mt Bellew.]

Finnerty 297a

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Michael Finnerty, Kinclare died 22^nd Dec. 1934. His wife Catherine died 12^th June 1948. His sister Catherine died 12^th June 1948. His grandson Michael died 15^th Nov. 1971 age 24 years. Baby Joseph died 25 – Sept. 1978. Andrew Finnerty died 6^th Oct. 1990 aged 93 yrs. His wife Mary Ellen died 11^th Sept. 2001 aged 91 years. R.I.P. Erected by their loving family. [Maloney, Athenry.]

Finnerty 297b

In loving memory of Michael Finnerty, Kinclare died 15^th Nov. 1971 aged 24 years. “Thoughts silently kept, no need for words, memory of Michael, we’ll never forget”. R.I.P. Erected by his friends in Bristol. [Maloney, Athenry.]

Finnerty 297c

In loving memory of Baby Joseph died 28th March 1942. Maria Goretti died 29th Jan. 1956 children of Andrew & Mary E. Finnerty.

Byrnes/Coffey 298a

In loving memory of Patrick Coffey, Greenville, Caltra died 4^th March 1951 aged 77 years. His wife Mary died 4^th Dec. 1934 aged 57 years. Their son in law Thomas Byrnes died 11^th July 1951 aged 54 years. His wife Delia died 14^th June 1997 aged 90 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by Delia Byrnes and family. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Madden 298b                                                

INRI. In loving memory of Sean Madden, Greenville, Caltra died 2^nd Oct. 1993 aged 65 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by Delia Byrnes and family. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Rock 299

In loving memory of John Joseph Rock, Greenville died 11th April 1969. His parents Michael died 11 – Jan 1978. His wife Bridget died 23 – Jan. 1982. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Furey 300

In loving memory of Michael Furey died 2^nd April 1944 aged 76 years. His wife Margaret died 30^th Sept. 1949 aged 75 years. Their son Michael died 14^th Aug. 1947 aged 40 years. Julia Furey died 15^th Jan. 1973 aged 63 years. Her husband Tom died 16^th Oct. 1982 aged 82 years. R.I.P. Erected by Margaret Nancy and Kathleen. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Ryan 301

My Jesus Mercy, pray for the souls of James Ryan, Crannagh died Oct. 1 – 1973. His wife Nonie died Aug. 13 – 1947. His parents John died Dec. 24 – 1943 & Bridget died Dec. 15 – 1955. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Finnerty 302a

In loving memory of Mary Finnerty, Crannagh died 11^th May 1997 aged 77 yrs. Her husband Mark died 27^th May 1997 aged 93 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by the Finnerty family. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Finnerty 302b

IHS In loving memory of Thomas Finnerty died Feb. 7^th 1922 aged 49 yrs. His wife Catherine died Feb. 13^th 1945 aged 65 yrs. Their son Thomas died Jan. 16^th 1951 aged 33 yrs. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Lyons 303

In loving memory of John Lyons, Course died 27th Dec. 1956 aged 58 years. His wife Annie died 27th March 1977 aged 70 years. His brother Michael Patrick died 6th Sept. 1973 aged 62 years. And all other members of the Lyons family interred in this plot. Rest in Peace. [P. O’Connor, Woodmount.]

Moore 304

Peace. In loving memory of John Moore, Islands died Feb. 3 – 1956. His wife Norah died March 3 – 1966. Their sons Patrick died Dec. 26 – 1994. John died Jan. 29 – 1996. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Crest, Mountbellew.]

O’Neill 305

In loving memory of Martin O’Neill died 1st Feb. 1917. His wife Margaret died 23rd Oct. 1943. Their son Patrick died 11th Dec. 1955. His wife Molly died 11th Oct. 1978; of Rabane & Patrick’s sister Margaret died 20th Oct. 1980. R.I.P.

Donoghue 306

In loving memory of Ellen Donoghue, Caltra Park House died Oct. 18^th 1955 aged 73 years. Her husband Edward died April 5^th 1957. Their sons Patrick died Feb. 12^th 2004. Edward Bernard (Berney) died 2^nd June 2010. R.I.P. Erected by her husband and family. [M. Murphy.]

Ellen Donoghue (née McLoughlin) was a daughter of Thomas McLoughlin of Caltra and he was a brother of Bishop James McLoughlin’s grandfather who lived in Graigue. Bishop McLoughlin was born in 1929 in Galway City and he became bishop there in 1993. He visited his Crosby (Rabane) and Donoghue relatives in 1993.

Dooley 307

In loving memory of Thomas Dooley died 6^th Jan. 1968 aged 83 yrs. His wife Kate Dooley died 27^th Dec. 1971 aged 83 yrs. Baby John Dooley died 3^rd Oct. 1965. James Dooley died 23^rd Aug. 2007 aged 86 yrs. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Gavin 308

In loving memory of Bryan Gavin, Greenville 1880-1961. His wife Maria 1887-1955. Their daughter Kathleen 1916-1979. Their son Michael 1918-1989. Their son Matthew 1921-2004. R.I.P. Erected by their son Matt. [O. Murphy.]

Geraghty 309

Our Lady of Knock. In loving memory of Thomas Geraghty, The Glebe died March 2^nd 1964. His wife Delia died 6^th Sept. 1994. Their son Tom Joe died 7^th October 2007 aged 78 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Kelly 310

In memory of Luke and Mary Kelly, Lisnascreena, Ahascragh. Also their sons William and Patrick R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Meehan 311

Peace In loving memory of Thomas Meehan, Tycooly died Aug 10^th 1938. His wife Bridget died April 27^th 1930. Margaret Meehan N.T. died Dec. 24 – 1979. Michael Meehan died 19^th Sept. 1992 aged 93 yrs. Mary Meehan died June 18 – 1985. R.I.P. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Hopkins/Mitchell 312

In loving memory of Thomas Hopkins, Loughanboy died 3rd Mar. 1975. His brother-in-law Joseph Mitchell died 16th Jan. 1939. His parents-in-law, Martin Mitchell died 14th May 1943 and Maria died 22nd May 1941. His wife Annie died 2 – Aug. 1979. Their son John died 27^th Nov. 1997. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [Murray, Galway.]

Heavey 313

IHS In loving memory of Martin Heavey, Lattoon died 3 – Jan. 1937. His wife Margaret died 22 – Dec. 1970. Their son Anthony died 26 – March 1941. Their son Patrick died 30 – June 1998. R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Mannion 314

IHS In loving memory of Michael Mannion died October 7^th 1936 aged 19 yrs. His mother Mary died April 14^th 1950 aged 61 yrs. His father Thomas died June 18^th  1956 aged 74 yrs. R.I.P. [J.O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Gavin 315

(Ballintleva)

Duffy 316

IHS In memory of the Duffy family Lurgan. Rest in Peace. Mick Higgins died 12 January 2013. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Divilly/Wade 317

In loving memory of Thomas Wade, Castleblakeney died April 12^th 1956 aged 86 years. And his wife Bridget died 4^th Jan. 1960 aged 85 years. Hugh Divilly died April 14 – 1983 aged 78 years. R.I.P. [(M. Murphy).] Erected by Hugh Divilly.

Barrett 318

INRI. Crucified Jesus have mercy on the souls of Patrick Barrett, Greenville died May 29^th 1957 aged 82 years. His wife Delia Mary died Feb. 27^th 1969 aged 80 years. Their son Patrick died Jan. 13^th 1984. Their son Michael died July 5^th 1993. Their daughter Mollie died Jan. 23^rd 2000. Their son Anthony died Feb. 5^th 2000. R.I.P. Erected by their loving family. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Golding 319

In loving memory of Michael Golding, Castleblakeney died 10^th Feb. 1979 aged 74 yrs. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Mitchell 320

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Mary Josephine Mitchell, Parnell Avenue, Enniscorthy died Aug. 30^th 1957 aged 55 years. Her husband Thomas died 26^th June 1980. R.I.P. Erected by her husband & her children. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Kitt 321

In loving memory of Thomas Kitt, Lehenagh died May 19^th 1958. His wife Kathleen M. died Feb. 8^th 1962. R.I.P. Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for him. Erected by his wife and family.

Michael F. Kitt T.D. died Dec. 24^th 1974.

Kathleen Kitt died Jan 8^th 1976. Her husband Tom died 28^th Oct. 1996. [M. Murphy.]

Michael F. Kitt served as a T.D. from 1948–51 and 1957–74. In May 1970 he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the Gaeltacht.

Moran 322

In loving memory of Mary Agnes Moran, Tycooly, Caltra died 8th Feb. 1958. John Moran died 9th Sept. 1967. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Naughton 323

In loving memory of Delia Naughton, Castleblakeney died 15^th March 1958. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Keating 324

Thy will be done. In loving memory of Timothy Keating, Lehena. His wife Katie & their son John. R.I.P. Erected by their daughter Sabina. [Murphy.]

Gavin 325

IHS In loving memory of Patrick Gavin, Upper Killasolan died 27^th Sept. 1992 aged 81 yrs. His father Andrew died 4^th Aug. 1959 aged 77 yrs. His mother Bridget died 29^th Jan. 1959 aged 89 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [T. Dolphin, B’sloe.]

Kelly 326

In loving memory of Patrick Kelly, Kinclare died July 31^st 1930 aged 71 years. His wife Mary died Dec. 21^st 1938 aged 76 years. Their son Patrick died April 3^rd 1960 aged 67 years & his son Michael died Aug. 3^rd 1960 aged 14 years. His wife Katie died March 13^th 1982 aged 73. His brother John died May 7^th 1973 aged 79. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [Murphy.]

Connelly 327

In loving memory of Augustine Connelly, Greenville died Sep. 18^th 1933. His wife Mary died April 28^th 1963. Anne Connelly died 2 – 1 – 1979. Paul Connelly died 29 – 10 – 1983. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [Murphy.]

Kelly 328

In loving memory of Hubert Kelly, Caltra died 13 – April 1948. His wife Sarah died 7 – July 1940. Infant twin sons Michael John and James Joseph died Aug. and Sept. 1940 and his mother Julia died 26 – Aug. 1946. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [P. Devin, B’sloe.]

Gill/Harmon 329

IHS Thy will be done. In loving memory of Catherine M. Harman, Kinclare & Bronx, New York died 26 October 1962. Patrick Gill died 27 August 1969. His wife Mary died 31^st Jan. 1981. R.I.P. Erected by her sister Mary Gill. [Kelly, Tuam.]

Kilduff 330

In loving memory of Timothy Kilduff, Ballyvoneen died 31 – Dec. 1965 aged 75 years. His wife Ellie died 10 – Nov. 1971 aged 73 years. Their sons Patrick Kilduff died 21 – Sept. 1982 aged 51 years. Frank Kilduff died 14 – Sept. 1992 aged 54 years. John Kilduff died 2 – Aug. 2007 aged 81 years. Rest in Peace. [Rooney’s, Athenry.]

Tom Kilduff, who died on Good Friday, 29 March 2013 was honoured by Pope Benedict XVI at a special Mass in Caltra in August 2007. He was conferred with the Papal Award of Bene Merenti for life-long service to the church. Bishop Christopher Jones concelebrated Mass and conferred the award. In his homily, he explained that Tom served as sacristan of Caltra Church for many years and said that above all, the generosity of Thomas was being celebrated. Bishop Jones also said that ‘we celebrate the saints of our Church, like St Therese of Liseaux, St Teresa of Avila, Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul 11, because of the contribution they made to the life of the Church. Tonight we celebrate Tom Kilduff who contributed more than most to the life of the Church in Caltra’. His life of dedication and prayer has been an inspiration for many in the parish.

Geraghty 331                                                

INRI IHS In loving memory of Thomas Geraghty died 25th April 1963 aged 74 years. R.I.P. Erected by his brother John.

Kennedy 332

In loving memory of John Kennedy late of Loughanboy, Caltra died 6^th March 1969 aged 54 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife & family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Madden 333

INRI In loving memory of Thomas Madden died 1^st May 1964 age 87. His wife Kate died 4^th July 1968 age 84. Their son Michael died 1^st April 1991. R.I.P. Erected by their sons Gerald & Michael.

Ward 334

In loving memory of Margaret Ward, Castleblakeney died 4 – April 1964. Her son Luke died 5 March 1985 North Galway I.R.A. volunteer. R.I.P. Erected by Christy Finnegan. [J. O’Connor, Ballinasloe.]

Gordon 334a

Patrick (Henry) Gordon of Killasolan was born c. 1880 and was son of Henry and Bridget Gordon.

Ward 335

Peace. In loving memory of Julia McLaughlin Ward, Lurgan, Caltra died 10^th Aug. 1909. Her husband Hugh Ward died 10^th Dec. 1945. Margaret Ward died 13^th April 1951. Michael Ward died 25^th Feb. 1972. Mary Gleason Ward died 22^nd Dec. 1987. Rest in Peace. [S Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Bellew 336

IHS In loving memory of Michael Patrick Bellew, Lehenagh, Castleblakeney born 11-9-1917 died 18-1-2001. Fear Chéile Dílis Athair agus Sean Athair Ceanúil. Feirmeoir díograiseach. Saighdiúir agus Oifigeach i Fórsa Cosanta Aitiúil 1940 – 1972. Fireata, misniúil. Also infant son John Patrick 28-5-1961 – 1-6-1961. In éineacht go síoraí ibPárthas na nGrast. [Rooney’s, Athenry, 091-844128.]

Raftery 337

In loving memory of William Raftery, Esker died 16^th Oct. 1960. His wife Mary Ann died 18^th March 1971. His sister Bridget died 5^th Jan. 1983. His son Michael died 27^th Feb. 2012 aged 78 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by their son Michael. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Raftery 338

IHS In loving memory of Michael Raftery, Lehenagh died 6th Sept. 1960. His wife Nora died 11th May 1975. Their son Michael died 27^th March 1982. R.I.P.

McDonagh 339

In loving memory of James McDonagh, Kinclare died Nov. 16^th 1960. R.I.P. Erected by his sisters M. E. Conheeney & M. Byrne. [M. Murphy.]

Conheeney/Fitzpatrick 340

In loving memory of our dear mother Nora Conheeney, Greenville died April 15^th 1964. Her daughter Mary, Mrs Fitzpatrick died Aug. 23^rd 1975. Patrick Joseph Conheeney died 7^th Aug. 1988 aged 71 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

McLoughlin/O’Dea 341

In loving memory of Larry O’Dea, Lisnagry, Caltra died 5^th April 2008 aged 75 years. His aunt Maria M^cLoughlin died 14^th Oct. 1984. Her husband Paddy died 1^st July 1964. Rest in Peace.

Dooley/Martin 342

In loving memory of William Dooley, Graigue died Jan. 1 – 1965. His wife Ellen died Oct. 14 – 1969. Their daughter Mary Teresa Martin died 12th Dec. 1990. Her husband John Martin died 13^th Sept. 2002. R.I.P. Erected by the Martin family.

Ryan 343

In loving memory of Michael Ryan, Crannagh died July 9 – 1965 aged 53 years. R.I.P. Erected by his nephews & niece. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Lawlor 344

In loving memory of our infant child Ellen Olive Lawlor 29 June – 6 July 1970. R.I.P.

Cunniffe 345

IHS In loving memory of Patrick Cunniffe died 14 July 1966. His wife Mary died 14 – May 1978. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family.

[Mountbellew.] On the kerb: M^cKeigue, Loughrea.

Burke 346

In loving memory of our parents Nora Burke, Loughanboy died 24 May 1966 and her husband Martin died 21 Aug. 1970. Rest in Peace. Erected by their children. [P. O’Connor, Athlone.]

Caltra Inscriptions Section 3

The newest part of the graveyard was opened in 1972.

Caltra Graveyard, Section Three opened in 1972.

Coen 347

Peace. In loving memory of Patrick Coen, Kinclare died 18^th Oct. 1985. His wife Bridie died 14^th March 1986. Their daughter – in – law Mary died 24^th Sept. 1993. Rest in Peace. Erected by the family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Smyth 348

IHS In loving memory of M^rs Katie Smyth, Graigue who died 12^th Mar. 1974 aged 54 years. Her son Michael died 26^th Oct. 1985 aged 29 yrs. Her husband John died 27^th Oct. 1988. R.I.P. Erected by her husband & family. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

McDermott 349

In loving memory of Margaret M^cDermott (Caltra) died 5 Jan. 1974 aged 82 yrs. Her husband Patrick died 25 Jan. 1975 aged 85 yrs. Their sons Gabriel died 26 Oct. 1987 aged 60 yrs. Michael Joe died 4 Dec. 1991 aged 65 yrs. R.I.P. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Ryan 350

In loving memory of Margaret Ryan (Duggan), Breda died 22 – Dec. 1973. Her sister Ellen died 29 – Sept. 1982. R.I.P. Erected by their loving brother and sisters.

Galvin 351

In loving memory of Michael Galvin, Castlefrench died 28^th Dec. 1975. His wife Christina died 3^rd April 1984. Their daughter May died 12th Nov. 2010 aged 74 yrs. R.I.P. [L. Grehan, Brideswell.]

Delany 352

In loving memory of Richard Delany, Culleen, Killasolan died 17th Sept. 1973 aged 93 years. His wife Julia Ann died 17th Mar. 1975 aged 88 years. Their son Michael John died 7th Feb. 1997 aged 82 years. His wife Mary Anne died 3^rd April 2006 aged 76 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [Feely & Sons, Boyle.]

Ganly 352a

IHS In loving memory of Matthew Ganly died 12^th August 1932. His wife Kate (nee Clarke) died 10^th October 1899. Their son Patrick interred in Creagh, Ballinasloe, died 5^th March 1939. Their daughter Bridget died 16^th April 1958. Their son John died 10^th April 1967. Their daughter Katie died 9^th July 1973. Their son Martin died 25^th February 1974. Their son Michael died 7^th April 1974.

[P. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Mannion 353

In loving memory of Mary Delia Mannion, Castleblakeney died 21 – Nov. 1974. Her son Tommy died 3 – July 1995 aged 55 years. R.I.P. Mother of Perpetual Succour intercede for us. [Galway Sculptors, Athenry.]

Tyrrell 354

In loving memory of Martin Tyrrell, Clonpee died 18th July 1972. His brother Patrick died 9th Nov. 1985. R.I.P. Erected by his brothers Patrick and Francie. [D. Doyle, Carlow.]

Farragher 355

In loving memory of Thomas Farragher, Tycooley died May 23 – 1973. His wife Anne died 25 – March 2000. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Kelly 356

In loving memory of John Kelly, Tycooley died 20 – June 1973. Patrick Kelly died 30 – June 1979. Nora Kelly died 2 – Aug. 1985. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.] 

Kelly 357

In loving memory of Sheila Kelly, Tycooley died 3 Nov. 1980. Her husband Thomas died 28 Oct. 1992. R.I.P.

Kilcommons 358

In loving memory of Mrs Nora Kilcommons, Killasolan died Jan. 31 – 1982. R.I.P. [Mountbellew.]

Kilgannon 359

IHS In loving memory of James Kilgannon, Greenville House, Caltra died 20^th April 1981 aged 52 years. Peter Kilgannon died 24^th June 1989 aged 24 years. R.I.P. [S. Gibney, Mullingar.]

Cunniffe 360

IHS In loving memory of Martin Cunniffe, Greenville died March 29 – 1983. His sister Margaret died Sept. 25 – 1992. R.I.P. Erected by his sister Margaret. [Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Finnegan 361

In loving memory of Frances Finnegan, Caltra died May 8^th 1983. Her husband Christopher (Christy) died 11^th Nov. 1996. R.I.P. Erected by her husband and family. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Leonard 362                                                                         

Pray for the soul of Bridget Leonard 1899-1977 of Upper Killasolan.

[Galway Sculptors, Athenry.]

McHugh 363                                                                                     

In loving memory of John McHugh, Lurgan died July 19 – 1979. His aunt Bridget died March 15 – 1977. Frank M^cHugh died 21 – Dec. 2009. R.I.P. Erected by their family. [O. Murphy, Mt Bellew.]

Clarke 364                                                                                        

Peace In loving memory of Delia Clarke, Kilkerrin (late of Killasolan) died Feb. 15 – 1977. Her brother Laurence died Oct. 29 – 1993. His wife Kathleen died 29 – Jan. 2008. R.I.P. [Hawthorne, Castlerea.]

Gallagher 365                                                                                   

In loving memory of Catherine Gallagher, Currafarry died 8 January 1977. R.I.P. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Healy 366                                                                                          

IHS In loving memory of Thomas P. Healy, Drimnagh, Dublin, late of Currabane died 29th December 1976. His wife Eileen, nee Mockler (Currafarry) died 9 – December 1990. R.I.P.

Farrell  367                                                                                       

In loving memory of Michael Farrell, Caltra who died 23rd Sept. 1978. His wife Kitty died 29th Dec. 1988. R.I.P. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Higgins 368                                                                                       

IHS In loving memory of Hugh Higgins, Caltra died 25 – Aug. 1975 aged 79 yrs. His wife Eileen died 23 – Jan. 1995 aged 89 yrs. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Kelly 369                                                                                           

In loving memory of Bridget Kelly, Killasolan died Sept. 10 1979. Her son Frederick died Aug. 9 1975. R.I.P. Erected by her family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Qualter 370                                                                                       

In loving memory of Bridget Qualter died 22 – April 1974. Erected by her niece Mary. [Galway Sculptors, Athenry.]

Madden 371                                                                                      

Our Lady of Knock. In loving memory of John Madden (Caltra) died 10 June 1981 aged 59 yrs. His wife Nora died 10 July 2011 aged 69 yrs. R.I.P. [A. Murray, Rahara.]

Donlon 372                                                                                        

In loving memory of Katie Donlon, Ballyderney died 6^th Nov. 1985 aged 87 yrs. Her husband Luke died 20^th Aug. 1986 aged 84 yrs. Their daughter-in-law Catherine died 23^rd Sept. 1999 aged 57 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their son Michael.

Conheeney 373                                                                                 

In loving memory of John Conheeney, Crannagh died 27^th March 1984. Erected by his wife and family. Margaret (Maude) Conheeney (née Gavin) died 19 January 2013.

Gill/Lohan 374                                                                                  

In loving memory of Maureen Gill, Breda died Jan. 21 – 1985. Her husband James died March 24 – 1993. Her parents John Lohan died April 23 – 1966 & Mary died Dec. 5 – 1968. R.I.P. Erected by her husband James. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Cunniffe 375                                                                                       

Peace. In loving memory of Andy Cunniffe, Caltra Park died 25^th Oct. 1998. His wife Maureen died 13^th March 2011. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife and family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Connolly/Nurney 376                                                           

INRI In remembrance of Mary Connolly. Her husband Michael. Their sons Matthew, Paddy, John interred in Staten Island USA. Their daughters Nora, Mary, Della Nurney interred in Clonard, Co Meath. Peggy died 1996. R.I.P. Erected by Peggy Connolly. [N. Devine, Ahascragh.]

Donlon 377                                                                                        

IHS In loving memory of John Donlon, Crannagh died 1^st June 1997 aged 80 years. May he rest in peace. Erected by his nephew Michael. [M. Murphy.]

There is no gravestone/plot numbered 378 on map.

Broderick/Donnellan 379

In loving memory of Martin Broderick, Cranaugh died June 29 – 1979. His sister Delia Donnellan died March 16 – 1991. Her husband Thomas died June 26 – 2001. R.I.P. Erected by his sisters & brother- in- law Tommie. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Gordon 380

In loving memory of Michael Gordon, Beechlawn died April 17 – 1979. His wife Nora died Sept. 24 – 1996. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Keane 381

In loving memory of Edward J. Keane, Caltra died 25^th Dec. 1985. His wife Honor (Dora) died 19^th June 1991 aged 86 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his wife Honor & family. [S. Keane.]

Dempsey 382                                                                                     

Patrick Dempsey SFC, US Army, World War I, Feb. 22 1885 - Apr 30 1977. His wife Margaret Feb. 8 1898 - July 20 1984. Jesus & Mary have mercy on them. R.I.P. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Mulryan 383

IHS In loving memory of Michael Mulryan, Graigue, Caltra died 3^rd Feb. 2003 aged 86 years. His son Michael (Mike), Meelick, Co Clare died 25^th Jan. 2010 aged 49 years. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Miskell 384

Thy will be done. In loving memory of Patrick Miskell, Graigue died March 15 – 1976 aged 84 years. R.I.P. Erected by the Mulryan family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Kelly 385

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of Bridget Kelly, Castleblakeney died 8 – March 1976 aged 64 yrs. Her husband Martin (Captain) died 1^st Oct. 1997 aged 86 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Kilduff 386

In loving memory of Patrick Kilduff, Ballyvoneen died 4 October 1975 aged 80 yrs. His wife Katie died 21 May 1976 aged 81 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by their daughter.  [P. Devine, B’sloe.]

Mannion 387

In loving memory of Margaret Mannion, Greenville died Feb. 6 – 1983. Her sister Eileen died 18 – Oct. 1996. Will those who think of her today, a little prayer to Jesus say. R.I.P. Erected by her sister Eileen. [O. Murphy.]

Hibbitt 388

Peace. In loving memory of Margaret Hibbitt, Greenville died 30^th October 1985 aged 46 years. Her husband Tommy died 9^th Aug 2003 aged 71 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by her loving husband and family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kilgannon 389

In loving memory of Anthony Kilgannon, The Island died April 6 – 1987 aged 60 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [O. Murphy.]

McCormack 390

In loving memory of Michael McCormack died 1^st Feb. 1988. His wife Mary died 4^th April 1993. [S. Keane.]

Sharkey 391

In loving memory of Cormac Sharkey, Greenville died March 23^rd 1988. His wife Delia died July 22^nd 1994. Rest in Peace. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Mitchell 392

In loving memory of James Mitchell, Fohenagh, Caltra died 5^th March 2001 aged 87 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife and family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Healy 393

In loving memory of Michael Healy (Snr), Castleffrench died 16^th Sept. 1999 aged 86 yrs. His wife Kathleen (nee Kennedy) died 27^th April 2007 aged 85 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife and family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Gilmore 394

IHS In loving memory of Hugh Gilmore, Castleblakeney died 17^th Nov. 1979. Erected by his wife & family. R.I.P. [O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Regan 395a

In loving memory of Patrick Regan, Lislea, Caltra who died in London 25 Dec. 1980 aged 65 years. R.I.P.

In loving memory of John Joe Regan, Lislea, Caltra died 8 June 1985 aged 74 years. His wife Mary (Mamie) died 14 Sept. 1992 aged 81 years. R.I.P. [Cregg Bros, Clonfad, Ballinasloe.]

Regan 395b

Treasured memories of our Darling Joanne died 20 March 2001 aged 4½ years. Rest in Peace. Always remembered by Dad Martin, Mam Kay and sister Maria. “You thought us so much”.

McLoughlin 396

Christ has died, Christ is risen. Patrick J. McLoughlin, Caltra died 10 January 1980. Mary McLoughlin, 31^st July 2012 in her 107^th year. Rest in Peace. A W “Life is changed not ended”. [O’Connor, Knockcroghery.]

Hennelly 397

In loving memory of Michael Hennelly died 4 Dec. 1987 aged 73 years. His wife Ann died 29 Sept. 2007 aged 91 years. R.I.P. [Cregg Bros, Clonfad, Ballinasloe.]

Hennelly 398

Hennelly, Bríd 2–12–93  –  20–3–94 loved by Dad, Mam, Oliver, Maura, Thérésa, Michéal.

Gavin 399

In loving memory of Thomas Gavin, Crannagh died 18 – Dec. 1979 aged 54 years. His brother Martin died 20 – Apr. 1983 aged 53 years. Their sister Kathleen died 11 – May 1999 aged 64 years. Rest in Peace. [Regan’s, Loughrea.]

Mannion 400

In loving memory of John Joe Mannion, Shruffane died 24 Aug. 1979. R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Donoghue 401

Peace Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of James Donoghue, Caltra died Feb. 25 – 1984. His wife Lucy died Oct. 30 – 1991. R.I.P. Erected by his loving wife Lucy. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Donoghue 402

Our Lady of Knock. In loving memory of Bridie Donoghue, Castleblakeney died 1^st Oct. 1986 and her husband Thomas died 16^th Feb. 1990.

[T. Dolphin, B’sloe.]

Infant 403

Infant.

Tully 404

In loving memory of Bertie Tully, Castleffrench March 1916 – February 1994. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife Josephine & family. [Rooney’s, Athenry.]

Madden 405 

In loving memory of Peter John (P.J.) Madden, Caltra Pallas died 9^th Dec. 2001. His loving wife Ellen (Nellie) died 28^th August 2008. R.I.P. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Jesus called Baby Eoin Madden 5 March 1997. Always loved Mum & Dad.

Taylor 406

Thy will be done. IHS Our Lady of Lourdes pray for the soul of Frances Taylor (nee Kelly), Castleffrench died 25th July 1999. Her husband Tom died 9th February 2005. R.I.P. Erected by her loving husband and family.

Murray 407

In loving memory of William Murray, Lehenagh died Nov. 27^th 1982 aged 68 years. R.I.P. Erected by his nephew Christy. [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Coffey 408

In loving memory of Kathleen Coffey, Lehenagh died 27^th Nov. 2003 aged 89 years. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Curley 409

In loving memory of Nora Curley, Esker, Caltra died 1 March 1986. Her sister Josephine Curley died 10 Oct. 2000. Bridget Curley died 20 – Sept. 2006 aged 62 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by the Curley’s. [Cregg Bros, Clonfad, Ballinasloe.]

Kelly 410

In loving memory of James Kelly, Culleen died 14 – Nov. 1981. His wife Julia (nee Heavey) died 22 – Sept. 1999. R.I.P. Nearer my God to thee. Erected by his wife Julia.

Killilea 411

In loving memory of Matthew Killilea, Caltra died April 29 – 1981. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him. R.I.P. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Broderick/Neary 412

In loving memory of Thomas Broderick, Crannagh died Jan. 22 – 1981. Michael Neary died Nov. 25 – 1985. His wife Ellen died Nov. 19 – 1990. R.I.P. Erected by his sister Ellen.

O’Connor 413

In loving memory of Thomas O’Connor, Ballinahattina died April 20 – 1980. His wife Mary died Oct. 2 – 1997. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Devine 414

In loving memory of Patrick Devine, Shruffane died 8 – May 1988. His sister Mai died 20 – July 1998. R.I.P. Erected by his sisters. [Regan’s, Loughrea.]

Connelly 415

In loving memory of Bridget Connelly, Greenville died 13^th Aug. 1984. Her brother John died 13^th Feb. 1994. Her sister Winnie died 26^th June 1999. R.I.P. Erected by her brothers and sister. Jimmy Connelly died 4^th March 2013. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville. ]

Clarke 416

In loving memory of John Clarke, Greenville Caltra died 14^th May 1988 aged 90 years. His wife Margaret died 2^nd Dec. 1991 aged 77 years. R.I.P.

Clarke 417

Peace. In loving memory of Gerard (Ger) Clarke, Greenville died 21^st July 2005 aged 51 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by his family. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Noone 418

Peace. In loving memory of Tom Noone, Caltra Village died 27^th January 2007 aged 88 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by the Killilea family, Caltra. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Kelly 419                                           

Cherished memories of Nora (Nonie) Kelly (nee Costello), Cartron, Caltra formally Killasolan died 29^th May 2003. Her husband Martin (Marty) died 12^th June 2004. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, 9688678.]

Mullarkey 420

In loving memory of Mary Ellen Mullarkey, 20 Ballygall Rd, West Finglas, Dublin 11 died 9^th Sept. 2002 aged 95 yrs (nee Kelly) formally Killasolan. Rest in Peace. [B. Murray.]

Conway 420a

Liam Conway 2^nd February 2013. Rest in Peace.

McHugh 421

In loving memory of James McHugh, Tycooly, Caltra died 16^th Dec. 1987. His son Sean died 29^th Nov. 1997 aged 49 years. His wife Margaret (Gretta) died 27^th May 2001 aged 78 years. R.I.P. [T. Dolphin, B’sloe.]

Noone 422

Peace. In loving memory of Michael Noone, Graigue, Caltra died 15^th April 1986. His wife Nora Mai died 8^th May 1990. R.I.P. Erected by his wife and family. [T. Dolphin, B’sloe.]

Fitzgerald 423

Peace. In loving memory of Thomas Fitzgerald, Caltra died 24^th Dec. 1985 aged 68 yrs. His wife Hilda died 15^th February 1997 aged 78 years. R.I.P.

Connolly 424

Our Lady of Knock. In loving memory of John Connolly, Ballinahattina died 21^st May 1987. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife, daughter & son. [T. Dolphin, B’sloe.]

Gavin 425

In loving memory of John Gavin, Pallas died 27 – May 1985. His wife Annie died 6 – Sept. 1990. Their daughter Rita died 22 – Nov. 2005. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family.  [McKeigue, Masonbrook, Loughrea.]

Kennedy 426

In loving memory of Frank Kennedy, Pallas died 26 May 1985 aged 89 years. His wife Delia died 19 – March 1999 aged 92 yrs. R.I.P. [Cregg Bros, B’sloe.]

Flanagan 427

Peace. In loving memory of Maureen Flanagan, Enniscrone, Sligo died 21 – May 1986 aged 34 years. R.I.P. To love is to remember. [Rooney’s, Athenry.]

Flanagan 428

IHS Cherished memories of Bridie Flanagan, Kinclare, Caltra born 7^th July 1923 died 8^th January 2006.

[M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Kelly 429

INRI In loving memory of Thomas Kelly, Killasolan, died 22^nd April 2000 aged 58 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife & family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Gilligan 430

In loving memory of Paddy Gilligan, Killasolan, died 24^th Oct. 2002 aged 91 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife & family. Annie Gilligan (née Kilcommins) died 14 November 2012. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678. ]

Lyons 431                                                      

In loving memory of Margaret Lyons, Lurgan, Caltra died 21^st Oct. 2003 aged 90 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by the family. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Heavey 432                                                                

In loving memory of Patrick Heavey died 9^th Jan. 1990 aged 73 yrs. R.I.P.

Fallon 433

In loving memory of Martin Fallon, Castleffrench died Aug. 22 – 1990 aged 83 years. His wife Mary died 27 – Jan. 2001 aged 84 years. Their son Padraig died 12^th April 2007 aged 66 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife Mary & son Patrick. [O. Murphy.]

Cahill 434

In loving memory of Michael Cahill, Castlefrench died 27^th Dec. 1989 aged 72 years. John Joe (Josie) Cahill, Castleffrench died 2nd Sept. 2000 aged 78 years. Rest in Peace.

Kilroy 435

In loving memory of Thomas Kilroy, Killasolan died June 16 – 1989 aged 74 years. His wife Margaret died July 24 – 2000 aged 82 years. Rest in Peace. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Clarke 436

In loving memory of Bridie Clarke, Killasolan Lr. died 27 – April 1989. John Clarke died 12 – Oct. 1991. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor, B’sloe.]

Sweeney 437

Peace. In Loving memory of Luke Sweeney, Ballinahattina died Feb. 21 – 1989 aged 76 years. R.I.P. [O. Murphy.]

Higgins 438

In loving memory of Garry Higgins, Polinaske died 13^th Dec. 1986 aged 13 yrs. His grandfather Patrick died 3^rd Oct. 1991 aged 74 yrs. Philip Martin Higgins died 17^th July 2000 aged 47 yrs. Elizabeth Higgins died 6^th Feb. 2004 aged 89 yrs. Anne Higgins died 7^th Sept. 2011 aged 63 yrs. Erected by Brendan, Anne & family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Thompson 439

In loving memory of Maura Thompson (nee Kitt), Lehena, Castleblakeney died 19^th March 1987 aged 66 years. Her husband Stanley G. Thompson died 15^th Feb. 1999 aged 76 yrs. R.I.P.

Loughnane 440

Thy will be done. In loving memory of Christy Loughnane died 6^th Sept. 1989 aged 71 years. R.I.P. Tom Loughnane, Kinclare died on 10 May 1993. R.I.P.

Keane 441

Our Lady of Knock. In loving memory of Maisie Keane, Kinclare died 24^th July 1995. Her husband Tom died 28^th April 2002. Rest in Peace. Erected by her husband Tom. Margaret Patricia Keane died 9^th June 2013. May she rest in peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Greene 442

Peace. In loving memory of Colm Greene, Upper Killasolan died 7^th September 1998 aged 80 years. His wife Delia died 15^th March 2002 aged 89 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by his wife Delia & family. [T. Dolphin, B’sloe.]

Leonard 443

Our Lady of Knock. In loving memory of Josephine Leonard, Killasolan and Oaklahoma died 26^th July 2002 aged 65 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by the Leonard family.

Kelly 444

In loving memory of Johnny Kelly, Lisnagry, Caltra died 17^th June 2003. His wife Kathleen died 16^th December 2003. Rest in Peace. Erected by the family. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

O’Dowd 445

In loving memory of our dear brother James (Jimmy) Matthew O’Dowd son of the late William J. And Annie Mae O’Dowd of Castleblakeney died 15^th October 2004 aged 80 years. Rest in Peace. “Another Good Man Gone”. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Graham 446

In loving memory of Bobby Graham, London died July 21^st 1991 aged 81 years. And his wife Nellie, Kinclare and London died May 16^th 1995 aged 84 years. Rest in Peace. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Hannon 447

In everloving memory of my devoted parents Tommie Hannon, London and Caltra died 3^rd Jan. 1991 aged 75 yrs. His wife Noreen died 25^th Feb. 1995 aged 74 yrs. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Delaney 448

IHS In loving memory of Mary Kate Delaney, Grattan Park, Mountbellew formerly Culleen, Killasolan died July 31 – 1991 aged 78 years. Thomas Gerrard Delaney died 1 – Sept. 2003 aged 86 yrs. Francis Delaney died 19 – June 2004 aged 81 yrs. Rest in Peace. [O. Murphy, Mountbellew.]

Tyrrell 449

O Jesus Divine Redeemer, have mercy on Thomas Joseph Tyrrell, Lurgan, Caltra died 30^th Dec. 1991 aged 68 yrs. His beloved wife Carmel died 20^th January 2005. Patrick Joseph Tyrrell died 11^th Dec. 1990, aged 62 yrs. Your smiles we miss, your laughter we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never.

R.I.P.

He has gone no further than to God and God is very near. Erected in loving memory by his wife and family. [T. Dolphin, B’sloe, Ph 73856.]

Grady 450

In loving memory of Michael (Bob) Grady, Clonbrock died 26^th Jan. 1990 aged 79  yrs. His wife Celia died 25^th Sept. 2006 aged 82 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family.

Mannion 451

In loving memory of Josephine Mannion, Upper Killasolan died April 21 – 1993. Her son Patrick died Aug. 27 – 1997. Rest in Peace. Erected by her family. [Crest.]

Golding 452

In loving memory of Michael Golding, Castleblakeney died 23^rd April 1993 aged 26 yrs. His mother Margaret died 17^th Feb. 2008 aged 66 years. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Lee 453

In loving memory of Ellen (Nellie) Lee, Kinclare born 26^th Jan. 1918 died 10^th Dec. 1993. R.I.P. Erected by her husband. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Tony Lee was a World War II veteran having served in the British Royal Air Force and he died aged 92 and was buried on 12 January 2013.

Meehan 454

IHS Treasured memories of Mairéad Meehan, Tycooley died 31^st January 2007 aged 25 years. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann. A silent thought a quiet prayer for a special person in God’s care. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Lohan 455

In loving memory of Mary Lohan (nee Mitchell), Lurgan and Meath died 29^th May 1996. Her brother Mick Mitchell died 16^th June 2010. Rest in Peace.

       [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Finnegan 456

In loving memory of Ted Finnegan, Ballymacward died 12^th April 2000 aged 63 yrs. Lovingly remembered by family and friends. May he rest in peace. In God we trust. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Carney 457

In loving memory of Margaret Carney, Kinclare, Caltra died 11^th June 1990 aged 37 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by her husband and family.  [Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

O’Donovan 458

In loving memory of Sadie O’Donovan (nee Carney), Caltra – London, died 30^th Dec 2008 aged 95 years. Now in God’s hands, always in our hearts. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Crosby 459

In loving memory of Patrick Crosby, Rabane died 17^th Jan. 1991. His wife Mary died 6^th Nov. 1992. Rest in Peace. Erected by their family. [M. Murphy, Glenamaddy.]

Mannion 460

In loving memory of Patrick Mannion, Killasolan died Feb. 25 – 1991 aged 70 years. Elizabeth Mannion died Nov. 15 – 2011 aged 89 years. Rest in Peace. [O. Murphy.]

Tobin 461

In loving memory of Richard (Dick) Tobin, Pallas died 19^th July 1991. His sister Mary (Molly) died 28^th Aug. 2000. R.I.P. Erected by Paddy Joe. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Conheeney 462

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of Michael Conheeney, Rabane, Castleblakeney died 2^nd June 2003 aged 78 years. His brother Tom Joe died 25^th May 1991 aged 74 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by their sisters & nephew. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Davis/Shaughnessy 463

IHS In loving memory of Michael J. Davis, Castlebin died March 2 – 1991 aged 49 years. Thomas P. Davis, Lehenagh died 28 – March 2009 aged 58 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife & family. [O. Murphy.]

Fond memories of Simon Michael Shaughnessy 3 Dec. 1994. R.I.P.

Naughton 464                                                           

In remembrance of John Naughton, Meelick died 15 – March 1993 aged 78 years. Rest in Peace.

Dykes 465                                                                              

In loving memory of Nora Dykes (Nee Beegan) 1/6/1930 – 7/5/1993 and her loving husband Harry Dykes 17/12/1930 – 14/2/2003 R.I.P.

Gilmore 466                                                              

Peace. IHS In loving memory of Edward Gilmore, Castleblakeney died Oct. 6 – 1992 aged 67 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife & family. [Crest.]

Nolan 467

In loving memory of Thomas Nolan, Lehenagh died 18^th December 1992 aged 90 years. His son John died 14^th Sept. 2003 aged 55 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife and family. Mary Ellen Nolan (née Finn) died 5 December 2012. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Bowen 468

In loving memory of Arthur Oliver Bowen died 28^th July 1992 aged 47 yrs. R.I.P. Erected by Sadie. Caltra. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Shaughnessy 469

IHS In loving memory of Tommy Shaughnessy, Ballyvoneen died 14^th Feb. 1996 aged 45 years. His son Shane died 16^th Sept. 2008 aged 27 years. R.I.P. Erected by his wife & family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Rushe 470

In loving memory of Joseph Rushe, Lurgan, Caltra died 12^th Sept. 1992 aged 75 yrs. His brother Michael died 5^th Aug. 1998 aged 86 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife Sarah & family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Hannon 471

Peace. In loving memory of Michael Hannon, Ballyvoneen died 23^rd Jan. 1993 aged 56 years. Those who die in Grace go no further from us than God and God is very near. Erected by his wife and family. Rest in peace dear loved one. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Healy 472

INRI In loving memory of Michael Healy, Castleblakeney died 8 – Jan. 1996. R.I.P. [M. Devine.]

Booth 473

Treasured memories of Laura Booth, Kinclare, Caltra died 29^th March 1998 aged 19 years. Rest in Peace. You have gone no further from us than God and God is very near. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kelly 474

In loving memory of Noreen Kelly, Caltra Park who died 27^th March 1997 aged 41 years. R.I.P. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons and family. John Kelly died 29 March 2010.  [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kelly 475

Hubert (Bertie) Kelly died 2^nd May 2009. Rest in Peace.

The commitment of the late Bertie Kelly and his father Hubert Kelly (see Kelly 328) to Caltra graveyard is widely acknowledged.

Crosby 476

In loving memory of John Crosby, Ivy House, Rabane died 16 – Aug. 1999 aged 71 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife Kathleen. [Lackagh.]

Rutland 477

In loving memory of Richard John Courtany Rutland born May 8^th 1943 died Oct. 20^th 2000. Rest in Peace. Erected by his family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Crehan 478

In loving memory of Thomas Crehan, Kinclare, Caltra died 17^th November 2003. Say a quiet prayer for a special person in God’s care. Rest in Peace. Erected by the Finnerty family.

McGrath 478a

In loving memory of Mary M^cGrath, Killasolan died 4^th July 1997 aged 80 years. R.I.P. Erected by the Clarke family, Killasolan. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Forde 479

IHS In loving memory of James Forde, Lehenagh died 14^th Oct. 2001 aged 87 years. Patrick Forde died 21^st Sept. 2007 aged 88 years. His wife Mary (nee Collins) died 1^st July 2009 aged 93 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by their family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kilgannon 480

Kilgannon, Crannagh.

In loving memory of Thomas Kilgannon 23rd March 1916 – 26th Dec. 2006.

Treasured memories of Mary 28th Aug. 1956 – 5 Oct. 2004.

Cherished memories of Teresa 8 August 1958 – 16 May 1998.

[O’Connor Memorials Ltd., 0902-72967.]

McGann 481

In loving memory of Michael M^cGann, Rabane died 23 – Oct. 1997 aged 63 yrs. R.I.P. [J. O’Connor.]

Fallon 482

In loving memory of Sally Fallon, Currafarry died 27^th Oct. 1996 aged 52 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by her husband and family. Vincent Paul (Vinnie) Fallon died on 19 December 2012. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Grady 483

In loving memory of Michael Grady, Lisnascreena, Ahascragh died 19^th Jan. 1996. His brother Thomas died 24^th July 1997. Rest in Peace. Erected by their nieces & nephew. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kelly 484

Jesus called a little child Baby Dinah Kelly 7th Aug. 1994. Sadly missed by Mammy Daddy & brothers.

Delany 485

Cherished memories of Baby Ryan Matthew born 26^th March 1998. His grandfather Richard Delany, Lower Killasolan died 23^rd Nov. 2009.

Clarke 486

Cherished memories of Mary Clarke, Lower Killasolan died 6^th March 2002 Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Tyrrell 487

R.I.P. Baby Thomas Tyrrell, 5 – 2 – 07.

Donoghue 488

IHS In loving memory of Michael Donoghue, Castleffrench died 7^th May 2012 aged 69 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his loving wife and sons. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Carroll 489

Isabella Monica Carroll, 09 – 10 – 12. Love. (Baby)

Finnerty 490

Peace. In loving memory of Mark Finnerty, London & Crannagh Castleblakeney died 14^th April 2007 aged 49 yrs. Rest in Peace. Erected by his family. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Bergin 491

In loving memory of Damian Bergin, Castleblakeney and Shangort, Galway died 9^th July 2005. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Nolan 492

In loving memory of Our Darling Son Proinsias, Lehenagh died 30^th Sept. 2006 aged 17 years. Rest in Peace. Your death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Your love leaves a memory no one can steal. Nolan. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Finn 493

IHS In loving memory of Michael Finn, Castleblakeney died 1^st Nov. 2006 aged 86 years.

[Rooneys, Athenry.]

Lyons 494

Paddy Lyons of Course died on 7 February 2008. R.I.P. 

McHugh 495

In loving memory of Peter M^cHugh, Castleffrench died 24^th November 2001 aged 59 years. His brother J.J. died 1^st March 2010 aged 65 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Madden 496

IHS In loving memory of Gerry Madden, Rabane, Castleblakeney died September 13 2002. His wife Kitty (nee Lohan) formerly Four Roads, Co Roscommon died February 5 2011. Loving unselfish true and kind. A beautiful memory left behind. [Hawthorne Bros, Castlerea.]

Egan 497

In loving memory of Patrick Joseph Egan, Rabane died 12^th Sept. 2009. His son Baby Patrick Francis died 8^th March 1955 interred in old cemetery. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife and son. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

 Murray 498

Treasured memories of Martina Murray, Derrymore died 14^th March 2008 aged 40 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by her mother Mary & family. A silent thought, a quiet prayer for a special person in God’s care. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Forde 499

IHS In loving memory of Gerry Forde, Lehenagh died 17^th April 2010 aged 54 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his loving wife and family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

 

Dermody 500

Peace. In loving memory of Teresa Dermody, Cappagh died 14^th July 2011 aged 61 years. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Connolly 501

IHS In loving memory of Daniel (Danny) Connolly, Tycooly who died 28^th Dec. 2008. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Connolly 502

In loving memory of Patrick (Paddy) Connolly, Castleblakeney died 5^th Jan. 2003 aged 75 years. R.I.P. Beo go Deo ar Néamh. [S. Keane, Lowville, 9688678.]

Lyons 503

IHS Treasured memories of Teresa Lyons, Breda, Caltra died 1^st May 2011 aged 61 years. Rest in Peace. Always loved and fondly remembered by your loving husband and family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

Kelly 504

Peace In loving memory of Carmel Kelly, Breda, Caltra died 3^rd October 2011 aged 81 years. Rest in Peace. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

O’Grady 505

‘§ Mick Grady § Volvo IRL F12 G980 VMT’ (on the front of his lorry); ‘Michael O’Grady Haulage’ (on the trailer). Treasured memories of a beloved husband Michael (Gerard) O’Grady Reading U.K. and late of Clonbrock, Caltra died 9^th February 2012 aged 63 years. Rest in Peace. [P. O’ Connor, Woodmount.]

 Higgins 506

In loving memory of Brendan (Benny) Higgins, Caltra 28-5-1968 – 1-9-2010. Always loved and remembered by his wife & family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

 Mitchell 507

Mary Mitchell 27^th February 2013. Rest in Peace.

Kelly 508

Brendan Kelly 15^th February 2013. Rest in Peace.

 Gilligan 509

Thomas Gilligan, Killasolan died 5^th June 2011 aged 89 years. R.I.P. [S. Keane Lowville.]

 Coen 510

P.J. Coen died 4^th May 2013. Rest in peace.

 Kennedy 511

Peace In loving memory of Michael Kennedy, Pallas, Caltra died 16^th Sept. 2010 aged 78 years. Rest in Peace. Erected by his wife Anne & family. [S. Keane, Lowville.]

                                

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This ends the recorded inscriptions. There are many others buried in Caltra not recorded but some additional details can be found from death notices in the papers and also from oral traditions passed on in local families. Two girls were accidentally killed in Caltra graveyard on 9 July 1871 while they were playing there, when a heavy headstone fell on them. They were Bridget Raftery and Winifred McLoughlin (Tuam Herald 15/7/1871). Bridget was the daughter of John Raftery of Lislea who died on 1 August 1875. His widow, Margaret (née Kelly) emigrated to New Jersey with her family in 1880.  The deaths of two parishioners in the Titanic (1912) is well documented, they were Martin Gallagher and Thomas Kilgannon both from Currafarry along with Thomas Smyth who was born in Killeen in Ahascragh.

 

The Priests of the Parish

Those who served the people of God in Killasolan/Caltra were: Fr Morris P.P. (c.1829), Fr McKeon (c. 1836), Fr Patrick Magauran P.P. (1836-1865), Fr Eugene White (1865), Fr Patrick Donagher P.P. (1874), Fr James Neary (1882), Fr Patrick Flanagan (1886), Fr Thomas Gordon (1890), Fr Bartholomew Donnellan (1891), Fr John Keane (1900), Fr William Hughes (1902), Fr Richard Morris (1902), Fr Daniel Gaffney (1904), Fr Malachy Brennan (1907), Fr Patrick J. O’Dowd (1920), Fr Patrick J. Murray (1921), Fr John Donnellan (1927), Fr John Cunniffe (1938), Fr John Duffy (1950), Fr Peter Feely (1959), Fr Charles Carr (1973), Fr Francis Glennon (1975), Fr John Middleton (1984), Fr Michael Drumm (1988), Fr Christy McHugh (1989), Fr Paul Quinn (1992), Fr Laurence Cullen (1994), Fr Brendan Dunning (2002), Fr Micheál Donnelly (2006), Fr Vincent McDevitt (2011). It is interesting to note that the priests of the parish lived in the village on the Caltrapallas side, prior to the building of the Presbytery in 1896. Their dwelling was the house now lived in by the McLoughlins that was bought by Michael and Elizabeth McLoughlin c.1908. The first record goes back to 1856 when Thomas Arthur Bellew leased the ‘house, office and garden’ to Fr Magauran. Those who followed Fr Magauran were Fathers White, Donagher, Neary, Flanagan, Gordon and Donnellan. Fr Magauran was listed as the leasor of the property prior to his death in 1865. The Presbytery was built in 1896 in the townland of Kinclare. The 1901 census lists Fr Patrick Donagher P.P. as ‘head of family’ along with Fr John Keane C.C. It appears then that Fr Donagher spent his last years there along with the serving curates of Caltra until he died in 1903.

 

Those who served as P.P. for Ahascragh-Caltra since 1903 were Fr Patrick Shanagher (1903), Fr Michael Creighton (1923), Fr Malachy Brennan (1929), Fr John McManus (1967), Fr Joseph Smyth (1978), Fr Noel Durr (1990), Fr Francis Glennon (1995), Fr Kevin Reynolds (2005).

 

Stone Masons

The work of some fifty stone masons over a period of three hundred years can be seen in Caltra. The earliest identified local stone mason appears to be Stanton/Staunton. The headstone of Giles Stanton who died in 1761 (gravestone 73) was ‘cut by Iohn Stanton Smith’. It contains the symbols of a heart, an anvil, a hammer and a pincers. On the back of the headstone is a cross along with the figure of Christ and the INRI motif. The style on this headstone suggests a connection with the more elaborate Staunton monument in Creagh, Ballinasloe and points to a local family of stone masons. The Creagh monument is to Honora Staunton, daughter of John Staunton, who died on 16 August 1785 and the monument is dated January 29^th 1788. The Creagh inscription notes that the monument was ‘erected and cut by her father John Staunton (Smith)’. This is likely the same John Stanton who ‘cut’ the Caltra gravestone.

There are different techniques for carving gravestones and three techniques broadly describe those in Caltra. Raised bas-relief technique involves removing the background material in order to leave the carving raised. This can take a lot of work but the result is a bold solid-looking carving. Many old gravestones tend to be carved in relief and there are three striking gravestones in Caltra namely Conheeny (1763), Stanton (1763) and Kelly (1708) – i.e gravestones 52, 73 and 124a respectively. Incised technique is where the image is carved onto the stone and this is the more ‘usual form’. Carving within a panel or ‘setting within a panel’ is an effective way of creating bold relief without having to take the whole of the surface of the stone back to have a raised carving.

The Noone family of Ahascragh were noted stone masons for several generations. The last member of the family, Joseph Noone was a member of the masters stone craft association and he confined himself to stone cutting and monumental work from about 1900. More than ten of his monuments are to be seen in the old graveyard. They usually carry a distinctive IHS motif and have a cross-shape at the top and generally carry the ‘Noone’ name on the side.

There are gravestones from three distinct periods that can be grouped into what would appear to be from different carvers or at least carrying three distinctive styles. These styles can also be viewed in other nearby graveyards. A group of ‘solid looking’ headstones from the 1850 period, appear to have the same design on a round-top headstone. They generally carry the IHS motif along with a cross depicted above the ‘H’. They also have decorative urns on either side of the IHS motif. Gravestones with this style include Lyons (4), Curley (36), Ferguson (59), Collins (71), Clarke (92), Kain (94), Harrison (138) and Broderick (143). Another group from the 1800 period depict both the INRI and IHS motifs along with distinctive elaborate floral decoration, for example, gravestones 39, 74 and 133 belonging to Coffy (1809), Teril (1800) and Gilmore (1819) respectively. The upper part carrying the decorative features is carved in relief while the inscription is incised. The final group dates from the 1780s and again they carry the IHS motif along with a cross and decorative surrounds. Gravestones with this style include those numbered 29, 53, 66 and 133 belonging to Loughnane (1785), Brandon (1789), Ward (1778) and Martin (1781) respectively. The Ward gravestone also has the letters B.R. carved on the top part along with the IHS motif, either these letters have a religious significance or perhaps were the carver’s initials. This last group also has the top carving in relief and the inscription is incised. It has been suggested that such gravestones may have had the top part carved by a well known carver while the inscription may have been inscribed by someone different.      

Those stone masons who carved gravestones at Caltra include: Beegan, Ballinasloe; Burke, Tuam; H. Clare, Galway; Cregg Bros, Clonfad, Ballinasloe; Crest, Mountbellew; M. Curley, Creagh; M. Devine; N. Devine, Ahascragh; P. Devine, B’sloe; T. Dolphin, B’sloe; D. Doyle, Carlow; Fahy, Galway; T Farrell, Lanesboro; Feely & Sons, Boyle; Galway Sculptors, Athenry; S. Gibney, Mullingar; L. Grehan, Brideswell; Hawthorne, Castlerea; S. Keane, Lowville; Kelly, Tuam; T. Little, B’sloe; M^cHugh; Maloney, Athenry; Seamus M^cWilliams Mt Bellew; McWilliams, Mt Bellew; M^cWilliams, Galway; Mountbellew; Murray, Galway; A. Murray, Rahara; M. Murphy Glenamaddy; O. Murphy, Mt-Bellew; J. Noone, Ahascragh; Noone, Ascra; J. Noone, Mountbellew; A. Power, 18 Berkeley St., Dublin; Regans, Loughrea; Rooney, Tuam; Rooney’s, Athenry; McKeigue, Masonbrook, Loughrea; O’Connor, Knockcroghery; O’Connor Memorials Ltd.; J. O’Connor, B’sloe; P. O’Connor, Woodmount; P. O’Connor, Athlone.

In recent times Sean Keane who works from Lowville in the neighbouring parish of Fohenagh has carved and prepared many of the headstones in the newer parts of the graveyard. Sean started working in Top Quarries in Ballinsloe and has been working with headstones since 1983 and has been in the business for the past twenty years or so. His grandparents, Thomas and Mary Keane from Kinclare are buried in Caltra along with other members of the Keane family. Sean says that the two main materials chosen for headstones are ordinary native limestone or granite. Granite is mainly imported from South Africa and India and it comes in black, brown or grey shades. The limestone is quarried in Ballinsaloe but it now goes to Carlow where it is sawn into slabs. The other type of monument is white marble that comes mainly from Italy. More white marble gravestones are to be found in the older parts of the graveyard. The marble tends to weather poorly especially near trees.

The inscription on the headstone is achieved by using special rubbering stencil paper. The letters are cut out on the stencil paper that is then placed on the headstone and then by the process of blasting, the inscription is then cut into the stone. This is a form of incision described above. The main shapes of headstones chosen by families are the apex-top headstone, the round-top headstone, the curved-top headstone or the heart-shaped headstone. The standard dimensions for the apex-top headstone are 2 feet and 3 inches in width and three feet in height. Parishioners will be very familiar with the limestome ‘high cross’ to the Parish Priest, Fr Patrick Donagher P.P. who died in 1903 (gravestone 152). This cross, the tallest one in the graveyard, was carved by Beegan’s in Ballinasloe who had a quarry in Brackenagh. A cross of this height would not be permitted in modern times. Council restrictions now state that monuments cannot exceed a height of 5 feet and 6 inches. Traditionally headstones and coffins face east to the rising sun awaiting the Day of Resurrection, but a Priest or Minister faces the congregation and so faces west.

 

Other burials associated within the parish

It is also noted that some Caltra families are buried in other nearby cemeteries namely: Ahascragh, Chapelfinnerty, Fohenagh, Killaghaun, Killeroran, Killian and Mountbellew. There is a burial ground attached to the former workhouse (now Coláiste Chreagáin) in Mountbellew. The workhouse was built shortly after the introduction of the Poor Law system in 1838. The cemetery, in which victims of the Great Famine were interred, featured in Robert Kee’s R.T.E. History of Ireland series. In 1983 the open burial plot was fenced in. A stone donated by Archbishop of Tuam, Dr Cunnane was erected in the cemetery and it carries the inscription ‘unknown but not forgotten, may they rest in peace’. A famine pot has recently been added to the ‘Golden Mile’ walk in Caltra.

Killasolan

The next largest graveyard in the parish is Killasolan and the first church there dates to the eighth century. David Ua Dubhagáin (probably Duggan or Doogan) became archdeacon of Clonfert in 1405. The family occupied the vicarage of Killasolan for most of the fifteenth century. Malachy Ua Dubhagáin was vicar c. 1430. His successor was Dermot Ua Dubhagáin who held the vicarage until 1460. The rectory of Cam (bordering Killasolan) was held by Marianus Ua Dubhagáin in the early fifteenth century. It is interesting to note, that although Killasolan and Killian as the parish churches, held by the Uí Dubhagáin, belonged to the diocese of Elphin. They were according to the Registry of Clonmacnois under the authority of the bishop of Clonmacnois. In the Papal Taxation List of 1306, churches are listed for both Ahascragh and Killasolan. The older burials, recorded on gravestones at Killasolan graveyard, from the nineteenth century include: Patrick Clarke, John Clarke, Bryan Coffy, James Creahan, Patrick Gavin, Henry Goarden, Bryan Kelly, Elenor Leonard, Honor Loughan, Michael Mannion and John M^cDermott. More recent burials include the families of Clarke, Collins, Crehan, Duggan, Gavin, Leonard, Kelly, Kilcommons, Kilroy, Mannion, O’Hara and Owens. Queen Anne gave permission to remove the old ruined Church of Ireland from Killasolan and bring the stones to Castleblakeney, to build a new church on two acres of land given by Robert Blakeney. Burials at Castleblakeney date from 1828. These are recorded in full at the Heritage Centre there.

 

Castleffrench  

Sir Charles Ffrench, 1st Baronet of Castleffrench was son of Thomas Ffrench and of his wife, Clara Hamilton, daughter of Charles Hamilton, of Fairfield, Co. Galway. He was Mayor of Galway 1773, was created a Baronet on 17 Aug. 1779 and died in 1784. He married 25 June, 1761, Rose, Baroness Ffrench, eldest daughter of Patrick Dillon, of Killeen, Co Roscommon. They had a burial ground at Belloo in the family demesne, not too far from the present day school. Their daughter died young and her gravestone reads ‘IHS | Here lie(th?) the body | of Marcella French | daughter to Sir | Charles French B^t | who dd the 6^th ? day | of October 17(7?)0 aged | 4? years’. The other gravestone there, is likely for her brother and it reads ‘Hamilton Fren | ch dyed 13^th | Nov^r 1771 ~ | aged one & | 9 months’.

 

Cillíns

There are five recorded cillíns in the parish. These are in the townlands of Bredagh, Caltra, Garryduff, Hundred Acres and Lurgan (Co Galway Archaeological Inventory). The cillín at Caltra is well marked and is surrounded by a wall. There are three gravestones that read ‘Have pity on me at least you my friends. Pray for the repose of the soul of William Joyce of Caltra Park who departed this life Sep 9^th 1871 aged 30 y^rs’, ‘In memory of Bridgie M^cDermott Graigue, Caltra drowned on the 14 – 7 – 1923 aged 17 months and the third more recent one reads ‘In remembrance of Christina Higgins Caltra and all other children buried here. Erected here 24 – 8 – 2001’. Eventhough the townland is referred to as Caltra, the location of the cillín is a mile away from the village and it is locally known as Newtown.

No visible surface trace remains of a cillín at Bredagh, but local tradition suggests that the interior of the ringfort there was used as a cillín. At Garryduff, within a subcircular area, lie numerous small set stones, indicating the presence of a cillín. This is also known as ‘Lisnabasty burial ground’ or in Irish ‘Lios na b-Paistidh’. At Hundred Acres, there is an unenclosed rectangular area, within which numerous small set stones, indicate graves. The cillín at Lurgan is near a ringfort and consists of a triangular area. A number of small undressed grave-markers are visible and some of them are aligned in rows. According to local tradition the last burial took place c. 1940.

 

The Gallagh Bog Man

The oldest known local burial, likely in the parish, is that of the ‘Gallagh Bog Man’, found near Castleblakeney in 1821. It lay at a depth of nine and half feet in the bog. The find was published by Ambrose O’Kelly of Tycooly House. The body was clothed in a deerskin cape which extended as far as the knees. The cape was said to have been tied at the neck, with a band of sally rods and placed at an angle at each side of the body, was a wooden post or stake ‘somewhat thicker than a man’s arm, about six feet long, pointed apparently with a hatchet, and placed standing obliquely one at ech foot, by way of monument’. The find became something of a curiosity and was dug up on various occasions for visitors. It was finally presented to the Royal Dublin Society in 1829 and is now in the National Museum. The body has been dated back to about 2300 years.

 

Finally!

The successes of Caltra Senior Football team in 2003 and 2004 and Fr Dunning’s support for the team have been well recorded. ‘He encouraged all to visit the graveyard and to pray to the souls of the faithful departed who would in turn seek help for them in their games’ (Kilroy, 2004 page 27).

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De Valera, R. & Ó Nualláin, S.: Survey of Megalithic tombs of Ireland, vol III, 1972.

Fenning, Hugh: The Diocese of Elphin (1747-1802): Documents from Roman Archives in Collectanea Hibernica, No. 36/37 (1994/1995), pp. 159-173.

Fenning, Hugh: Clergy-Lists of Elphin (1731-1818) in Collectanea Hibernica, No. 38 (1996), pp. 141-155.

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Kehnel, Annette: Clonmacnois – The Church and Lands of St Ciarán, 1997.

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http://www.galway.ie/en/Services/Heritage/Graveyards/

 

 CALTRA GRAVEYARD INSCRIPTIONS (1707-2013)

Preface

This booklet is published by Caltra Graveyard Committee; it is the culmination of four years’ work involving many people in the parish and beyond.

Galway Council Council has recognised the heritage and historical significance of graveyards by encouraging the recording of graveyard inscriptions. The completion of this work in several graveyards in North Galway prompted Caltra Graveyard Committee to commence its own inscription recording project.

The mapping of Caltra graveyard started in 2009 under a local grant scheme funded by the Heritage Council. Recording was carried out over the past four years by the Transition Year (TY) students of St Cuan’s College, Castleblakeney under the guidance of their history teacher, Michael Dillon. Recording, researching and editing has also been carried out by members of the Grave Yard Committee and Caltra Community Council; namely Séamus Meehan, Joe Treacy and Mary T. McLoughlin, along with Séamus Bellew.

The on-rolling Tidy Towns three-year project for Caltra village has provided an impetus to completing the recent improvements in the graveyard and the recording of the graveyard inscriptions.

It was decided to record all the inscriptions at Caltra and every effort has been made to ensure accurate recording. The committee’s future plans include the erection of an updated map of the graveyard with a complete list of names. It is also envisaged that the inscriptions will be made available online. The committee would welcome any feedback before commencing these projects, particularly if any inaccuracies have occurred in the recording of inscriptions for this publication.

The committee would especially like to acknowledge the yearly donations towards the upkeep of the graveyard. This generosity has facilitated recent improvements to the graveyard. These include the refurbishment of the area around the cross in the centre of the graveyard, the re-gravelling of the paths, the installation of new lighting and the connection of a second water-tap.

October 2013.

 

Acknowledgements

This publication would not have been possible without the assistance of many individuals and organisations.

The Heritage Council funded the mapping of the graveyard. Glenamaddy Community Development Company assisted with the mapping, while Galway County Council continues to support the graveyard.

The work of the St Cuan’s Transition Year students and their teacher Michael Dillon made a valuable contribution. The committee looks forward to further collaboration with St Cuan’s College.

Fr Micheál Donnelly instigated the project and invited St Cuan’s to become involved. The support and advice of Dr Christy Cunniffe, Fields Monuments Advisor, along with the work of Padraig Higgins – who organised the mapping of the graveyard – kept the project on a solid footing. Ms Marie Mannion, County Heritage Officer has also been supportive. 

The committee thanks Fr Vincent McDevitt C.S.Sp. for his support and his contribution of the foreword to this publication. Carrie O’Sullivan’s striking impression of the 1646 font has enhanced the booklet and we thank her for generously giving of her time. Stone mason Sean Keane, from Lowville, provided technical knowledge that was of great assistance. The expertise of KPW Print, Ballinasloe was invaluable in the design of the publication.

Others who have helped on various aspects or engaged in helpful conversation were: Sheila Bellew, Gerry Carney, Pat Clinton (formerly of DKIT), Paddy Finnegan,  Michael Healy, Frank Higgins, Conrad Keane, Gerry Kelly, Seamus Kelly (Breda), Mattie Kilroy, Valerie Kinsella, Canon Eugene McLoughlin, Michael Meehan, Paddy Murray, Larry Mockler, Michael Mockler (Caltra), Michael O’Grady and Fr Kevin Reynolds M.H.M. A professional opinion on the significance of some medieval stones was offered by Conor Brady (DKIT), Kieran Campbell, Paul Gosling (GMIT) and Noel Ross.

The Kelly family’s commitment towards Caltra church and graveyard, spans four generations. We acknowledge in particular Mrs Nell Kelly and her late husband Hubert (Bertie). Their son Hughie continues to maintain the family tradition, Nell’s grandchildren, Claire Hurley and Conor McGrath have participated in the inscription recording project.  

The well-kept appearance of the graveyard is a credit to the work of the many volunteers who work week in, week out cutting grass and tending graves. The work of Galway Rural Development is also acknowledged. Finally, the committee thanks the parishioners and local families who have been very supportive of this project.

 

Foreword by Fr Vincent McDevitt

Caltra, August 2013.

In all cultures, one of the oldest signs of civilization are the symbols relating to death and burial. We humans take death seriously. And so it has been in Caltra down to this day; we notice the huge support of the community at our funerals, the care of graves and the frequent visits by family members to their graves.

It would be difficult to put a date on the first burials in Caltra graveyard; we know that a monastery was established here seven hundred years ago and so there would have been burials and graves. That monastery was on the site of the present graveyard; perhaps it is hard to say which came first – the monastery or the graveyard. For the greater part of human history, most people have been buried without family or personal gravestones; but the families knew where their dead were buried.

The first recorded burials in Caltra graveyard date from 1707 and there are more than thirty for the eighteenth century. There are more than five hundred marked graves in this cemetery, holding the mortal remains of those who have gone before us; raising families, cultivating the land, helping each other, plying their trades, enjoying themselves and passing on the faith to the next generation. The Caltra we now have is their gift to us. Reading through the inscriptions, the story of the parish is narrated through the faith of those generations who have left us a testimony of their lives and times. The recording of those inscriptions, spanning three hundred years, brings together an historical perspective along with that of the parishioners, whose family members are buried here.

We wish to remember our dead and indeed we all wish to be remembered ourselves. The way we remember our dead and the way we treat our graves is a sign of the sacredness of human life. So we are grateful to those who care for the graves and to the hard working and persistent groups of people who have been researching for several years and now present to the community this lasting record of Caltra graves. They have helped to make real the words written on monuments “in loving memory” – now we remember better. For this gift and on behalf of all Caltra families here and abroad, with family buried here, we say thank you.

Fr Vincent McDevitt                                                

CALTRA Timeline 

Name: Caltra – or CEALLTRACH – means the place of the cell,

– a reference to the ‘cells’ of the monastery.

c. 1320            A Carmelite monastery was founded in Caltra by the Bermingham family. Its location seems to be in the old graveyard. Some cut stones with markings (part of a church window?) found in the graveyard suggest the previous presence of a church building there.

1589                The grant of the ‘Friary of Kiltroghe, of Pallice’, with a church and a ruined chapel called ‘Graige’ was noted in this year.

c. 1630            The bishop of the diocese mentions a monastery in Caltra. 

1646                The holy water font dated to this year was found over a hundred years ago and is now placed near the church entrance.

1707                – The date of the oldest recorded inscription in the graveyard.

1731                There was a Mass House in Killasolan & Fr Edward Flynn was named.

c. 1737            The Monastery (convent) building was restored.

1748                Fr Daniel O’Kelly was Parish Priest of ‘Killosolan’.

1774                Permission given to establish a Carmelite college (novitiate) in Caltra.

1824                £100 was donated to erect an ornament to the altar of the church.

1843                The foundation stone was laid on 25 July for a new chapel named the ‘Church of St Solan’.

1847                The parishes of Ahascragh and Killasolan (Caltra) were united.                      

c. 1870            The church – a thatched building was burnt (the date is not clear).

1920                The graveyard was extended.

1932                The 31^st International Eucharistic Congress was held in Dublin.

1939                Our Lady of Lourdes Church was reconstructed, extended & dedicated.

1959            St Cuan’s Secondary School was transferred to Castleblakeney. It was founded in Ahascragh in 1949 by Mrs Máirín Melody.

1962                The Grotto was blessed & dedicated by Canon Brennan (8 December).

1972                The graveyard was further extended.

1979                Pope John Paul II came to Ballybrit on 29 September.

1991                Roofing repairs were carried out on the church.

2004                Caltra win the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.

2012                The 50^th International Eucharistic Congress was held in Dublin.

 

In early Christian times, Caltra with Castleblakeney were in the Parish of Killasolan. There was a church in Killasolan since the 8^th century, situated in the present graveyard. For some time, the parish of Killasolan was under the authority of the bishop of Clonmacnoise.

 

Historical Notes

 

The Carmelites in Caltra

In Caltra village there appears to have been a monastery near the present church. The name Cealltrach means the place surrounding the cell. Caltra was originally called Cealltrach na Palaise (the Friary of the Cells). Dr Boetius Egan, Bishop of Elphin (1626 to 1650) in a letter to Pope Urban VIII, lists the monasteries in the diocese and amongst them he mentions Cealltrach na Palaise in Killasolan Parish, as well as Eglish Monastery in Ahascragh Parish. Archdall in his Monasticon, refers to a Friary dedicated to the Virgin Mary at Cealltrach na Palaise. This was for Friars of the Order of Mount Carmel, founded by Bermingham of Athenry in the fourteenth century.

The Carmelite presence began in East Galway in Loughrea (c. 1300), Caltra (c. 1320), Crevaghbane (in Killererin parish) (c. 1332) and Eglish, then known as Slewseancough (c. 1437). Gwynn & Hadcock, authors of the authoritative book on medieval religious houses give a paragraph to Caltra as follows:

This friary also known as Kaltragh-ne-Pallice, was founded by the Berminghams, barons of Athenry (ALS, 339). It was built c. 1320 (IPC f. 51a); certainly before 1336 (Connellan, lxxiii. 15f.). The Friary of Kiltroghe, of Pallice, with a church and a ruined chapel called Graige, was granted with Arranmore and other islands and property, to John Rawson in 1589, rent £8 12s. 7d. (Morrin ii. 167-70). Caltra is listed as one of the convents which had been restored c. 1737 (AOR).

James O’Fallon, Bishop of Elphin (1756-1786) granted permission for a Carmelite novitiate at Caltra in 1774 but shortly afterwards, the friars moved to Toghergar in the neighbouring parish of Killian (Newbridge). The last prior, Fr Hopkins died in 1873 and he is buried within the walls of the ruined church at Toghergar. 

The Ordnance Survey letters of 1839, compiled by O’Flanagan in 1927, states that ‘there was a nunnery ... at Caltra village ... where the parish chapel is now. The wall of the chapel attached to which lies the old burying ground of Caltra belonged ... originally to the nunnery, which was called Mainisteair na Cealtraighe’. 

The earliest recorded inscription in the graveyard dates to 1707 and in the early eighteenth century, there was an ‘abbey’ at Caltra, known as ‘Caltragh Abbey’. Various members of the Bellew family desired to be buried there. Christopher Bellew of Mountbellew in his will, dated 7 August 1705, desired to be buried at Caltragh. His son, Michael married Mary Kelly of Mount Kelly. Their son, Francis who died in 1738 wished to be buried near his mother at Caltragh Abbey.

Recent finds in the graveyard suggest the presence of such an abbey or friary at Caltra. A stone bearing a face and a three-petalled flower was identified. It appears to be an ogee-shaped window head. Further examination of the stone, would be required to ascertain whether the window of which it formed part, was a one or a two-lighted window. Another opinion suggests the stone is the head of a mullioned window, possibly 15th-16th century.

Another fragment, possibly part of a traceried window has also been located. It was certainly part of a window of two lights but could conceivably be more. It may have formed part of a gothic church window, possibly of a similar date or even earlier. It has been pointed out, that the groove for the glazing can be seen. A window at Knocktopher, Co Kilkenny illustrates a possible similar situation at Caltra for the stones marked ‘A’ and ‘B’. These finds have been reported to the County Heritage Officer and are subject to the laws pertaining to National Monuments. The other pointer to a medieval church at Caltra, is the font dated 1646 and it bears the initials H:T, likely those of the donor. It was found locally over a hundred years ago and was donated to the parish. It was re-erected by Caltra Macra na Feirme in 1994. There are several other unmarked stones in the graveyard that may also provide evidence of a medieval presence at Caltra.  

 

Penal Times, the Mass Rock and the Mass Path

The Cromwellian era coupled with the Penal Laws no doubt took their toll on religious practice and freedom in Caltra. Fr James Finnerty of Chapelfinnerty was the principal Administrator in the area around the 1650s. He was born near Tuam c. 1614 and became well-known as a healing priest. He was appointed Vicar General of Elphin in 1666-7. He died in 1683 and is buried in Chapelfinnerty. Fr McKeigue was listed as Parish Priest of Killasolan in 1668. Burials took place at Caltra throughout the eighteenth century and as we have seen, Caltra was listed as one of the convents restored c. 1737. The 1731 ‘Report on the State of Popery’ in the diocese of Elphin records that Killasolan had a Mass House and the priest was named as Fr Edward Flynn. Fenning notes that Daniel O’Kelly was Parish Priest of ‘Killosolan’ in 1748. This is an interesting reference because Fr Daniel Kelly ‘Parish Priest of Caltra’ is buried in Caltra. The date of 1708 on the gravestone (124a) begs the question whether there were two priests bearing the name of Fr Daniel Kelly. He also notes that Hugh Morgan, whose abode was in ‘Clonshee’, was Canon in Ahascragh in 1749.

During Penal Times the Mass Rock was used as a place of worship in all weathers and all seasons. The recorded hachured ‘dolmen’ in Greenville is traditionally known as a Mass Rock. It was described by de Valera and O’Nualláin in 1972 (p. 28) as ‘three large blocks ... and three smaller stones ... on top of a small grassy mound’. The Carmelites like other mendicants lived close to their old ruins – offering Mass on the Mass Rocks and bringing the sacraments to the people. The hide-away at Greenville was at the rear of the once Mannion residence. There the practising priest of the time and the worshippers, were to hide at the sight of any advancing persecuting forces as the celebration of Mass was forbidden by law. There is also local knowledge of the presence of a Mass Rock in the townland of Tycooley that was known as ‘Clois an Aifrinn’.

There is still evidence of the use of a Mass Path at Caltra. The stile in the wall near the end of the old cemetery marks the culmination of the path. Local tradition holds that the path came through the back of what is now the garden of the Keane family. This is corroborated from an early twentienth century O.S. map where a foot path (F.P.) is indicated in this position. Mass Paths typically included stretches crossing fields of neighbouring farms. 

 

Catholic Emancipation

By the 1820s there was a chapel in Caltra when Patrick Kelly left the generous sum of £100 to build ‘a ornament to the alter (sic.) of this chapel’ (see gravestone 58). On Sunday 4 January 1829, Fr Morris P.P. chaired a meeting held in Caltra church and resolutions pertaining to ‘Catholic Emancipation’ were adopted. The passing of the Catholic Emancipation Act later that year ushered in an era of church building. A church was built in Ahascragh c. 1835 and the church in Caltra was built by 1845. The parishes of Ahascragh and Killasolan were united in 1847 and the first P.P. of the united parishes was Fr Richard McLoughlin whose monument is in Ahascragh. Fr Pat Magauran (also known as McGauran or McGovern) succeeded as P.P. in 1849 and he in turn, was succeeded by Fr Patrick Healy in 1865.

 

The ‘new’ Church

In 1837 Michael Dillon Bellew granted a site for the national school in Caltra and £20 towards its erection. He also gave a donation of £100 towards the building of a Catholic Church and a perpetual glebe for the ‘Rector’ (Tuam Herald 9/12/1837). On 25 July 1843 Christopher Dillon Bellew laid the foundation stone of the new and ‘commodious chapel’ at Caltra. The work was carried out under the direction of a committee consisting of Michael Dillon Bellew, Thomas Ffrench, Cornelius Kelly, John J. Browne, James Joyce, Willian Cruice and John Carr. The parish was at that stage without a house ‘to shelter them on the Sabbath or festival days at their religious devotions’. The plan was drawn up by Marcus Murray who designed the Cathedral in Tuam. (Tuam Herald 19/8/1843). Caltra was also notably identified with the Repeal Movement and a ‘monster meeting’ was held there on 21 May 1843, attended by an estimated 30,000 people. A further repeal meeting was held at Caltra in January 1845 in the new chapel, ‘a neat and spacious building’ which had been nearly brought to completion by Fr Magauran’. The Presbytery was not built until 1896. MacLochlainn (page 14) notes that the church was thatched and was accidentally burnt c. 1870. The Church & General Insurance Company was established in 1902 to insure Irish Catholic churches. The first claim made was in respect of a fire at Caltra Church and was for 15 shillings. The church was known as St Solan’s Church.

 

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

The Church at Caltra, substantially altered and enlarged, was solemnly dedicated on Sunday 25 June 1939. It was completed at a cost of £6,000 and is an example of Gothic architecture. Bishop Doorly paid tribute to Fr Malachy Brennan who was instrumental in the building of two churches as well as schools and halls. The sermon was preached by the Professor of Moral Theology at Maynooth, Dr John McCarthy who was born in Irvilla House, Ahascragh in 1909. His parents were Michael McCarthy and Mary Murray, sister of Fr P.J. Murray (C.C in Caltra in 1921-7). At the dedication of the church, Dr McCarthy said the history of the Diocese of Elphin dated back to the dawn of Christianity in Ireland and that the first Bishop of the Diocese (St Assicus), was a contemporary and a disciple of St Patrick. Buildings such as that of the new church were symbols of the strength of the Faith in Ireland. The Church was named Our Lady of Lourdes.

The plaque at the back of the church lists the donors and those involved in the construction as follows

Pray for all who contributed to the reconstruction and extension of this church in the years 1938 & 1939. Pray for the following generous donors and their deceased relatives.

 

High Altar:                              Rev. John Cuniffe, C.C. Caltra and his mother Mrs Cuniffe.

Sacred Heart Altar:                 Mr & Mrs Michael Sweeney, Caltra.

Altar of Blessed Virgin:          Mr Daniel Connolly, Tycooly.

Marble Cummunion Rails:      Very Rev. Malachy Brennan, P.P. Ahascragh.

Sanctuary Panelling:               Rev. Eugene MacLoughlin, Brooklyn, U.S.A.

Stations of the Cross:              Very Rev. John Keane, P.P. Cliffoney, Co Sligo.

Confessional:                          Mrs Daly, N.T. & Family, Killasolan.

Confessional:                          Mr & Mrs Thomas Mannion, Castleblakeney.

Monstrance:                            Mrs Michael Sweeney, Caltra.

Tabernacle:                              Miss Harlowe, Caltra.

Altar Carpet, Charts etc.         Presented by Miss Bridie MacLoughlin, Caltra.

Seats:   Mr Patrick Gilmore, (two) Mrs Martin Melody, N.T., Mrs Donoghue, N.T., Mr Michael Mulryan, Mr Daniel Connolly, Mr Henry Madden, Miss Kilduff, Mr Thomas Devine, Mr Michael Rock, Mrs M. Dillon, Mr Patrick Coffey & Family, Mr^s Margaret O’Neill, Rabane.

[Kneeler Covering:                  Mr^s Gallagher, U.S.A. in memory of her father Patrick Naughton, Rabane.

Car Park:                                 P.J. Devine, N.Y., U.S.A. in memory of his father Thomas Devine Caltra.

Organ:                                     In memory of Mary Geraghty – Keane donated by the Geraghty Family, Crannagh.] (Those donors listed in the brackets were added more recently.)

Architect: W.H. Byrne & Sons, Dublin. Builder: Mr Owen Larkin, Ballinasloe.

There is also a monument to Fr Magauran with the inscription: ‘In memoriam | Adm. Rev. D.D. Patrittii Magauran, | Par. Killesolan et Ahascrach, | Canc Dioces. Elpinen. | Hoc marmor | et altare majus hujusce temple ab eo conditi | grex, cui pastor pius, doctus, fidelis | AA XXIX præfuit. | Et amici mærenentes posuerunt. | Pauperum et infirmorum tenerrimus, | grassantibus lue et fame | non semel morbo correptus, | scholarum Catholicarum fundator, | operum non dierum plenus | pie in dno obiit 14 Oct. A.D. 1865 | æt. a. 60. Presby. 33. | Extra cancellos sepultus jacet | R.I.P.’

This translates as: This marble and the high altar of this church which he founded commemorates the Administrator and Doctor of Theology, Patrick Magauran, Parish Priest of Killasolan and Ahascragh and Canon of the diocese of Elphin. They were put in place by the flock, which he led as a pious, learned and faithful pastor for 29 years, and by his sorrowing friends. A most tender father to the poor and the sick, who were ravaged by hunger and famine, but he was not once gripped by disease. This founder of Catholic schools died a holy death, full of good works if not of days on October 14th, 1865, aged 60 years, 33 in priesthood. He lies buried outside the chancel.

The twelve stained-glass windows were donated in memory of deceased relatives by Mrs Maria Carr, Polineask; Mrs John Crosby, Rabane; Mrs Dalton, Caltra; Thomas Hogan, Kinclare; Patrick Kelly, Breda; Peter Kilgannon, Greenville; James Leonard (Pat), Killasolan; Thomas Mannion, Rabane; Rev. Eugene McLoughlin, Brooklyn; Michael Meehan, Tycooly; Martin and Ellen Noone, Greenville and May Ward, Ahascragh. St Anthony’s statue was donated in memory of Redita Joyce; St Patrick’s statue was donated in memory of Luke Connelly who died on 29 April 1948 by his friends. St Brigid’s statue was donated by Brigid Nee Loughnane in memory of her deceased relatives (see gravestone 281). The high altar and the two side altars were made and erected by Joseph Rock & Sons, Mountjoy Street, Dublin.

The Baptismal font was donated in memory of Fr Donagher and the inscription reads ‘Pray for the repose of the Soul of Patrick Donogher (sic.) P.P. Caltra and Ahascragh died 18^th Dec. 1903 in memory of whom this font is erected by his executors Right Rev. Dean Kelly P.P., V.G. and Rev. P.J. Shanagher P.P. December 1906’. In more recent times the lectern containing a statue of Our Lady was donated to Our Lady of Lourdes Church by the Nolan Family in fond memory of Proinsias.

A final item of interest at the back of the church, is a brass that was a ‘Souvenir of the Irish National Novena, in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, for general and domestic peace 3rd to 12th May 1918’. It was found in the ‘Coach House’ that is to the rear of McLoughlins, Caltra.

 

The Stained-Glass Window

The stained-glass window at Caltra always attracts the visitor’s eye on first arriving at the church. It depicts the scene where Jesus appeared to a young nun, named Margaret Mary Alacoque in the Convent of the Visitation Nuns at Paray-le-Monial in France. She received several private revelations of the Sacred Heart, the first on 27 December 1673 and the final one eighteen months later. The visions revealed to her the form of the devotion, the chief features being reception of Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month, Eucharistic adoration during a ‘Holy Hour’ on Thursdays and the celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which is now celebrated on the Friday, nineteen days after Pentecost. On 27 December 1673, the feast of St. John, Margaret Mary reported that Jesus permitted her, to rest her head upon his heart and then disclosed to her the wonders of his love. He told her that he desired to make these wonders known to all mankind and to diffuse the treasures of his goodness. He had chosen her for this work. The window at Caltra carries the inscription ‘Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. Erected in fond memory of R^ev Patrick Heally P.P. Ahascragh and Caltra by his devoted sister Julia Heally. R.I.P.’.

The late Mrs Mary McLoughlin embroidered a beautiful depiction of the Sacred Heart for the Eucharistic Congress in 1932. She was then Mary Kelly who emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1926 and returned on a visit in 1932 when she attended the Congress. The Sacred Heart is often depicted as a flaming heart shining with divine light, pierced by the lance-wound, encircled by the crown of thorns as embroidered by Mrs McLoughlin. She lived to see the Eucharistic Congress return to Dublin last year (2012), some weeks before she died on 31 July in her 107th year. She was born on 31 March 1906 in Culleen and she was christianed Margaret Mary. Also included on the embroidery are ears of wheat and bunches of grapes in keeping with the Eucharistic theme where the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. The IHS monogram is derived from the Greek word ‘Ihsoῦς’ for Jesus, where the first three letters are iota, eta and sigma. Capitalised these three letters are IHS in Greek and they became IHS in Latin, as Latin does not have a character equivalent to S. The monogram was first popularised by St Bernardine of Siena and later, with the addition of a cross over the central letter, by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

 

Neighbouring Parishes and Townlands

The parish of Caltra (1), is situated in the diocese of Elphin and is bordered by eight parishes as shown on the map of neighbouring parishes namely, Ahascragh (2), Fohenagh (3), Ballymacward (4), Menlough (Killascobe) (5), Moylough (6), Mountbellew (Ballynakill) (7), Newbridge (Killian) (8) and Ballygar (Killeroran) (9). Families from these neighbouring parishes are buried in Caltra.

Map of caltra and its neighbouring parishes.                            

                    

List of Townlands in Caltra Parish

                                                    Map of the townlands of Caltra parish.

It is interesting to note that parishes of Caltra, Ballymacward and Menlough and therefore the dioceses of Elphin and Clonfert and the archdiocese of Tuam meet at the point of confluence of the river Shiven and a smaller drain where the townlands of Lehenagh, Banouges and Raheens meet. The division of the county into baronies goes back to Norman times and some of the townlands of Caltra (Killasolan Parish) belong to the barony of Tiaquin, while the rest belong to barony of Kilconnell as illustatrated in the townlands map. Cloonfarries, Culleen, Newtown, Polinaske (Polineask) are also placenames in the parish but they do not feature on the current townland maps available from the County Council website. Part of the townland of Lattoon is in Caltra parish and part is in Ahascragh. Those in Caltra parish sometimes use Latoon as the spelling and their postal address is Caltra, Ballinasloe while those in the parish of Ahascragh have Ballinamore Bridge, Ballinasloe as their postal address. This means that Lattoon has two different postmen!

INDEX (The numbers correspond to the gravestone number)

 

Anderson        81

Angland          272

Andrews         215

Barrett             19, 318

Beegan            287, 465

Bellew             336

Bergin              491

Booth              144, 473

Bourke            227

Bowen             468

Brandon          53

Brennan           205

Broderick        143, 379, 412

Burke              137a, 156, 204, 346

Burns               174

Butler              13

Byrne              339

Byrnes             298a, 298b

Cahil                67c

Cahill               38, 77, 78, 434

Carney             219, 457, 458

Carr                 215, 221, 228, 269

Carreg              83

Carrick            54

Carroll             489

Cavanagh        131

Cheevers         185

Clarke              92, 112, 181, 352a, 364, 416, 417, 436, 478a, 486

Cloonan           162, 180

Coen                135b, 347, 510

Coffey             72, 85, 106, 172, 295a, 295b, 298a, 407, 408

Coffy              28 (?), 39

Collery            172

Collins             71, 479

Colly               28 (?)

Concannon      128a

Conheeney      1, 19, 63, 175, 176, 339, 340, 373, 462

Conheeny        52, 68a, 69, 69a, 82a

Conheney        51

Connehen(y?) 67a

Connelly          327, 415

Connolly         107a, 136, 198, 376, 424, 501, 502

Connor            26

Conway           237a, 237b, 420a

Cooney            13

Coony                         7

Corr                 82

Costello           186, 419

Craven             57

Crean               194

Crehan             148, 266, 478

Cronnolly        196

Crosby             101a?, 102, 245, 249, 459, 476

Cruice              137

Cunniffe          139b, 258, 345, 360, 375

Curley              24, 36, 43, 274, 409

Cullen              161

Cullinane         200

Dalton              223

Daly                165

D’arcy             151

Davis               150, 247a, 247b, 463

Delaney           448

Delany             35, 352, 485

Dempsey         250, 382

Dermody         500

Devine             174, 414

Dillon              43, 117, 123, 137a

Divilly             317

Dolan              107

Donagher        152

Donlon            145, 146, 157, 372, 377

Donnellan        379, 145

Donoghue       306, 401, 402, 488

Donohoe         56

Donohue         244

Donohuge       128c, 128d

Dooley            121a, 212, 234, 255, 307, 342

Duffy              83, 316

Duggan           350

Dunne             155a

Dwyer             167

Dykes              465                 

Egan                497

Eignor              276

Eyre                 137a

Fallon              12, 170, 207, 433, 482

Farragher         355

Farrell              269, 367

Feagan             141b

Fenaughty       88

Ferguson         59

Finaghty          97

Finn                 493

Finnane           93a

Finnegan         98, 334, 361, 456

Finnerty           30, 232, 297a, 297b, 302a, 302b, 478, 490

Fitzgerald        423

Fitzpatrick       340

Flanagan          210, 427, 428

Fleming           40, 236

Ford                100, 101

Forde               132, 170a, 210, 479, 499

Furey               300

G                     84

Gallagher         365                             

Galvin              50, 153, 351

Ganly              352a

Gardiner          87

Garvy              32a

Gavin              9, 14, 23, 108, 188, 260, 266, 308, 315, 325, 399, 425

Geraghty         126a, 127, 187, 191a, 191b, 242, 292, 309, 331

Geraughty       134

Giblin              111, 197

Gill                  159, 213, 329, 374

Gilligan           430, 509

Gilmor             133b

Gilmore           44, 57, 133a, 133c, 164, 179, 203, 394, 466

Gilmour           91

Gilmur             45, 125, 140a

Giraghty          68a

Gleason           335

Golding           49, 184, 319, 452

Goode              133b

Gordon            251, 256, 288, 334a, 380

Grady             225, 450, 483, 505

Graham           446

Gready            67c, 79

Greene             442

Griser              113

Griffin             280

Hannon           199, 220, 447, 471

Harmon           329

Harrison          138

Hart                 142

Haverty           253

Healy               366, 393, 472             

Heavey            149, 282, 313, 410, 432

Henly              130a

Hennelly          397, 398

Hibbitt             187, 388

Higgans           136a

Higgins            119, 146, 158, 201, 290, 368, 438, 506

Hogan             271a, 271b

Hopkins           312

Hurley             163, 183

INRI               see 24b

Jennings          10, 142, 148

Jerdon              20

Joyce               116

K                     76

Kain                94

Keating           47, 324

Keane              114, 133c, 154, 209, 268, 294, 296a, 296b, 381, 441

Keeley             93

Kelly              2, 3, 6, 16, 17, 18, 24a, 32a, 46, 58, 70, 75, 101, 104, 104a, 105, 107, 115, 118, 124, 124a, 211, 226, 254, 261, 264, 267, 275, 286, 310, 326, 328, 356, 357, 369, 385, 410, 419, 420, 429, 444, 474, 475, 484, 504, 508

Kennedy         60, 332, 393, 426, 511

Kenny              189, 289

Kilcommons    229, 241, 285, 358

Kilduff            330, 386

Kilelle              100

Kilgannon       25, 231, 257, 273, 359, 389, 480

Killalea            418

Killilea             202, 411

Kilmarten        126b

Kilmurry          126

Kilroy             223, 277, 435

Kitt                  321, 439

Laffy               82a

Laffey             166, 214

Lally                139b

Lawlor             344

Lee                  453

Leonard           9, 230, 233, 362, 443

Lohan              70, 374, 455, 496

Loughnane      29, 171, 281, 440

Lydon             194

Lyons              3, 4, 5, 167a, 195, 235, 271b, 289, 293, 303, 431, 494, 503

MacEoin          11

Madden           131, 222b, 298b, 333, 371, 405, 496

Magauran        Monument in the Church

Maguire           82

Maloney          243

Manion            32a, 85

Mannion          31, 99, 206, 208, 216, 279, 284a, 284b, 314, 353, 387, 400, 451, 460

Martin                         68, 113, 342

McCormack    390

McDermott     192a, 192b, 349

McDonagh      339

McGann          481

McGrath          8, 478a

McGuire          83

McGwuire       91

McHugh          120, 363, 421, 495

McKeige         22

McLaughlin     335

McLoughlin,   21, 67c, 143, 217, 246, 341, 396

Meehan           135a, 311, 454

Melody            238

Miskell            384

Mitchel            28, 40a, 41, 221

Mitchell           27, 218, 259, 272, 312, 320, 392, 455, 507

Mitchl              26

Mockler           89, 193, 366

Moore             304

Moran             322

Mordock         69

Mullarkey        420

Mullen             278

Mullins            278

Mulry              109

Mulryan           3, 383, 384

Murphy           67a

Murray            107, 173, 407, 498

Murry              34

Naughton        178, 323, 464

Neary              412

Nee                  281

Niland             155

Nolan              99, 467, 492

Noone             30, 61, 62, 168, 418, 422

Nurney            376

O’Brien           130

O’Connor        413

O’Dea             341

O’Donovan     458

O’Dowd          141a, 141b, 445

O’Grady          505

O’Halloran      248 

O’Kelly           129

O’Neill            305

O’Reilly          182

Owens             106

Paget               21

Phillips            130a

Purcell             222a

Rabbitt            68

Raftery            53, 86, 139a, 139b, 140a, 140b, 140c, 147, 337, 338

Reddan           102

Regan              395a, 395b

Roak                42

Rock                299

Roftory           80

Rushe              15, 190, 470

Rutland           477

Ryan                72a, 291, 301, 343, 350

Qualter            370                                                                                         

Quigley           95, 96, 278

Quin                67b

Quinn              163, 237a

Scully              270

Sharkey           391

Shaughnessy   169, 264, 463, 469

Smith               121, 265, 287

Smyth              67, 81, 348

Stanton            48, 73

Staunton          243, 263

Sweeney          126, 239, 240, 262, 283, 437

Taylor              107a, 406

Teril                 74

Terril                75

Thompson       439

Tobin               461

Toon                262

Tully                39a, 103, 404

Tyrell               46

Tyrrell 37, 55, 354, 449, 487

Usher               35

Wade               167a, 177, 317

Ward               45, 63a, 64, 65, 66, 252, 334, 335

White              74