County Carlow

Memorial Inscriptions
The majority of Memorial Inscriptions below are taken from the book "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" by John Ryan  published in 1833.  A copy of this book can be found in the Carlow Library, County Carlow and at the LDS Library Film # 1441050.  There is an index in the back of the book, which, from my own experience could be expanded extensively, as many names that appear in the book, do not appear in the index.

One reason I have included the memorials found in this book, is that some of the memorials recorded in 1833 probably do not exist today and may have been overlooked in the numerous Memorials of Dead recorded in Carlow in recent years.  At the time these were recorded by John Ryan he selected only a small few, mostly dating back to the 1600's and 1700's.

I have tried to reproduce the information in the exact form in which it appeared in the book.  I have endeavoured to be accurate, however it is possible that errors may have occurred in transcription. Data should be verified against original sources.

AGHADE
DONOGHUE

I.H.S.  
HERE LIES THE BODY OF DENIS DONOGHUE (SON OF NICHOLAS DONOGHUE) 
WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE
 31ST DAY OF MARCH IN THE 27TH YEAR OF HIS AGE, 1738.  
DEUS SIT ILLI PROPITIUS. 
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 326.
ST. GEORGE
In memory of the Rev. Henry St. George, late of Altamont, in the county of Carlow, during forty years rector of this parish;  who died May the 30th, 1831, in the 88th year of his age.  In every station of his life, he executed its respective duties with judgement, diligence, and fidelity.  the purity of his faith, the rectitude of his conduct, and his unwearied labours in the pastoral office testified his piety towards GOD; his kindness, humility, and candour, with his exemplary attention to the wants, temporal as well as spiritual, of his fellow creatures, proved his benevolence towards MAN.  Reader ! behold the upright, for the end of THAT man is peace.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 326.
COOPER

This tablet is inscribed to the memory of
Rev. Robert Cooper MA
Cooper Hill Queens Co.
for 16 years Rector of this parish.
Born 1802 Died 1879
Also of Alicia Maria Isabella his wife
Daughter of George Agustus Le Hunte Esq.
Artramont Co Wexford
Born 1809 Died 1883
Plus a Latin Inscription on the tablet.
Inside the Aghade church a Memorial to Robert Cooper.
DAWSON

To the Memory of the
Rev. George Butler Dawson AM
Incumbent of the union of Aghade
who departed this life  
universally regretted
on the 9th May 1856 aged 56 years
to perpetuate the grateful recollect
of the many advantages
 conferred on their children
by his teaching and example
 and to express their heartfelt sympathy
with his bereaved widow and family
this monument is erected
by the parents of his pupils.

Inside the Aghade church a Memorial to Rev. George Butler Dawson.

BALLYELLEN
O'RYAN
DIONISIUS. ORYAN. 'DE. BALLYELLEN. GENEROSUS. ET. UXOR. FI......  ......FIERI. FECERUNT. 4. DIE. OCTOBRIS. ANNO. DOM. 1625.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 327.

BALLYKNOCKAN
CAREW
HERE. LIETH. THE. BODY. OF. WILLIAM. CAREW. WHO. DECEASED. THE. 13. of. OCT. 1722. AGED 90 YEA. AND. ALSO. THE. BODY. OF. HIS. WIFE. MARY. WHO. DECEASED. THE. 10. OF. FEB. 1700. AND. ALSO. THE. BODY. OF. THEIR. SON. PIRCE. WHO. ...... 
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 327.
DOWLING
HERE. LYETH. THE. BODY. OF. HVGH. DOWLING. WHO. DECEASED. THE.  6. DAY. OF. OCTOBER. 1712.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 327.
CAREW
Here lieth the earth of Robert Carew died April the 1st 1755 aged 14.  Since the year 1300 to this 1778 Leighlinbridge was not without the name of Carew.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 327.
MOORE LANE

I.H.S.
Underneath this tomb doth lie
 As much virtue as could die
When alive did vigour give
To as much beauty as could live.
Mrs. Catherine Moore Lane one of the celebrated Miss O' Beirnes of Dublin departed this life 27th June 1794, aged 36 years, and may her soul rest in peace.  Amen.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 327.
STEWART
John Stewart, Esq., died October the 23rd, 1819 aged 63 years.  Although the tie between them is in this life broken his widow sorrows not as one without hope trusting that their happy reunion will take place in blessed immortality this the Lord Jesus Christ.  Not to record his well known worth but to gratify their own feelings this monument is erected to the memory of the deceased by his attached widow and his affectionate son.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 327/8.

BARRAGH
NEALE
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF MARGET NEALE ALIS DEMPESY, WHO DIED ON THE ...... DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1727, AGED 29 YEARS.  LORD HAVE MERCY ON US.  MEMENTO MORE.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 328.

CARLOW
DAILLON
HIC SITUS EST BENI AMINUS DAILLON GALLUS BRITANU GENEROSA FAMILIA ORTUS. ECCLESIA REFORMATA PRESBYRER ERUDITUS DIU OB RELIGIONEM INCARCERATUS ET DEMUM RELEGARUS QUI POST LXXIX ANNOS. STUDIO PIETATE ET LABORE EVANGELICA MAGNA EX PARTE DIMENSOS QUATRIDUO POST OBITUM PALINA UXORIS HIC INHUMATA ANIMAM PURAM EXHALAVIT:  

ACCIPE DOTE CINUS MUSARUM PIGNUS AMORIS,
ACCIPE SI FAMAM MORTE PERIRE VETENT.
SI CHRISTI CASTRIS PUGNANS CAPTIVUS ET EXUL
URBEM HANC FUNERIBUS CONDECORARE VELIT.
CAR TEGERENTUR HUMO SIMUL OMNIA ET INCLYTA VIRTUS.
ET GENUS AC ARTES ET PIETATIS HONOS?
IMMEMOR URBS FUERIT TAMEN HAUD MAECESCET OLYMPO.
CLAMABIT QUE LAPIS VIVET HIC ARTE MEA.
OBNT ILLE VIR JAN. III AND DOM. MDCCIX.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 330/1.
PAGET
HERE LIE THE BODY OF TWO BROTHERS EDWARD AND SAMUEL PAGET; WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE, SAMUEL THE 23D. OF JANUARY 1719, IN THE 5TH YEAR OF HIS AGE, AND EDWARD THE 5TH OF FEB. ENSUING, IN THE 7TH YEAR OF HIS AGE, SONS TO LIEUT. COLL. PETER GILBERT PAGET AND ANEEST DE GOULAINE HIS WIFE.

HERE LIETH THE BODY OF LT. COLL. PAGET FATHER OF YE ABOVE NAMED CHILDREN. WHO DEPARTED THIS THE 21ST OF 9BRE. 1720.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 331.
BUNBURY
IN : HOPE : OF : A : BLESSED : RESURRECTION : HERE : LIETH : THE : BODIES : OF : BENJAMIN : BUNBURY : THE : FATHER : AND : BENJAMIN : BUNBURY : THE : SON : BOTH : OF : KILLERIG : ESQRS : THE : FORMER : DEPARTED : THIS : LIFE : APRIL : YE : 4TH : 1707 : AGED : 44 : YEARS : THE : LATER : JANY : YE : 3 : 1715 - 16 : AGED : 39.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 331.
CLARKE
UNDERNEATH ARE DEPOSITED
THE REMAINS OF
 CATHERINE
BELOVED WIFE OF 
MR.SIMEON CLARKE
 OF HANOVER CARLOW 
Outside St Mary's church to the left of the main doors, a Plaque to Catherine Clarke erected by Simeon Clarke.
GURLEY
This monument was erected by TOMAS GURLEY, Esq., as an affectionate tribute to the memory of his brother BAGNEL GURLEY, Esq. and to commemorate his many virtues.   His friends and acquaintances lament the irreparable loss of his sincere and warm friendship, agreeable and instructive conversation, polite and cheerful manners, liberal yet prudent hospitality, and every social virtue that sweetens and adorns private life. -  He died on the 25th day of February, 1796, in the 25th year of his age.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 331.
VERNON
This small tribute of respect and affection to departed excellence and worth is erected to the memory of JANE, the beloved wife of the Rev. GEORGE VERNON, RECTOR of CARLOW, and only daughter of the Venerable THOMAS KINGSBURY, ARCHDEACON OF KILLALA, by her deeply afflicted husband.  This meekly devout, enlightened christian died in the prime of life, and her character was a rare combination of every gift with every perfection.  With talents far beyond those given to the generality of persons, she never sought any display of them. -- With a deep knowledge of literature, she preferred above all that knowledge which maketh wise unto salvation.  Though silent and reserved amidst company and rather desirous of avoiding it, she was ever accessible to the poor and distressed, and always studying how to relieve their necessities and wants.  She excelled in sculpture painting, and acquaintance with the learned languages, but far more so in the exemplary discharge of duty in every relation of life ; as a loving and dutiful daughter, a tender and affectionate mother, a most devoted and fondly attached wife.  Her death was universally lamented, for in her society lost an ornament, her parents their pride, her husband his more than companion, his guide, his example, and friend ; the poor of this town an active and zealous benefactress and its youth a pious and Christian instructress.  Trusting for salvation alone in the merits of her Saviour, she resigned her soul into the hands of God who gave it on the 4th day of December, 1827, and 29th year of her age.  

Spotless without and innocent within,
She feared no danger for she knew no sin ;

John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 331/2.
SHERLOC
ALIAS : SHERLOC ...... HIS : WIFE : WITH : FIVE : OF : THEIR : CHILDREN : HE : ......ED : THE : 6 : OF : M......H : 1718 : SHEE : ......ED : THE : 6 : OF : DECEMBER : 1691.

ALSOE : HIS : GRANDCHILDRE : BY : MARGRET : CARROLL : ALIAS : WARREN.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 332.
KEAGAN
HERE : LIES : THE : BODY : OF : ELLEN : KEAGAN : ALIAS : DORMER : WIFE : TO : THOMAS : KEAGAN : OF : GRAIGE " AND DAUGHTER : TO : WILLIAM : DORMER : OF : ROSS : WHO : DEPARTED : THIS : LIFE : THE : 13 : DAY : OF : AUGUST : 1708 : CHERISHED : THE : NEEDY : ALWAISE : Wth : PLENTY : BLESD : AND : MAY : HER : SOVLE: ENJOY : ETERNAL : REST.  AMEN.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 332.  
MACARTNEY
J.H.S. Sacred to the memory of Catheine Macartney, alias Coffey, the most beloved wife of Thomas Macartney, of Archer's grove, in the county Kilkenny, Esq., who died 5th February, 1814, aged 50 years.  The Lord have mercy on her soul.  Amen.  

Here lies inshrined beneath this sacred tomb,
By heaven foreboded as her final doom,
A mother kind, a wife sincere was she,
As Daphnis mourned even by every tree.
When Death's dread dart had pierced her mortal frame,
Her godlike spirit left this dreary vale;
Her soul was wafted to the joyous plains,
Where sweetest harmony for ever reigns.

John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 332..
ESMOND
HERE : LYETH : INTER'D : THE : BODY : OF : MR. JOHN : ESMOND : WHO : DEPARTED : THIS : LIFE : JUNE : THE : 9 : 1715.  REQVIESCAT : IN : ACE : AMEN.  
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 333.
BROWNE
Here lieth the body of the spirited volunteer Henry Browne, departed the 14th May, 1784, aged 26 years. 
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 333. 
RALPH
To the memory of William Ralph, of Kilcarry, who died on the 21st February, 1818, aged 71 years.  

Guard of the wood in settled low content
Lived William Ralph, a ramble paid his rent.
A boy, in sportive toil he climbed the trees,
A man, he loved them rustling in the breeze.
As he grew old, his old companions spread
A broader, browner shadow o'er his head,
While those he planted shot on high and made
For many a rook a hospital shade.
With this one change life gently crept away,
A placid stream it flowed from day to day.
His friends and children loved him as the tear
Well spoke, profusely shed upon his bier.
If he had faults, thou also hast thy share,
Strike thy own breast and feel what lurketh there.
He who sees all shall be judge both him and thee ;
Repent, for as it falls so lies the tree.

John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 334.

Inside St. Mary's Church Of Ireland in Carlow Town are the following memorials.  
BLOOMFIELD
A Plaque on reading desk to:
Godfrey Colpoys Bloomfield, and Ellen his wife 
erected by their daughter
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
BROWNE
William Browne Esq. 1763 - 1840 aged 77 years 
A magistrate and Custos Rolatorum of this county
Lady Charlotte his wife,
(daughter of Joseph Deane, Earl of Mayo, Archbishop of Tuam) 13th Nov. 1769 15th June 1806 aged 37 years
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
BRUEN
In Memory of Colonel Henry Bruen D L of Oak Park
Member of Parliament for the Borough of Carlow 1812 -1852
Died 5th Nov 1852
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
BURTON
A tablet is dedicated to the beloved memory of:
Sir Charles W Cuffe Burton of Pollacton in this county (80th year) 1902
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
CLAYTON
A window is dedicated to:
Mary Magdalena Browne Clayton
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
CLAYTON BROWNE
On the reredos:
Robert Clayton Browne died July 22nd 1888
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
COLTMAN
East window, altar:
To memory of Mary Ann Coltman
Hagnary Priory , Lancashire died May 21st

Erected by her daughter Georgiana in 1893 (Lady Burton Pollacton Carlow)
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
DOYNE
North wall.
In memory of Reverend Charles Doyne died 31st May aged 66 years 
Deposited in the vault of the Parish Church of St. Nicholas within Dublin.
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
GURLEY
On the South wall of the chancel:
Thomas Gurley Esq. To the memory of his son Bagnel (Gurley) died 25th February 1796 aged 25 years
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
JAMESON
Below the East Window:
"Deus Gubernante Navel "
This monument was erected to the memory of Rev. Joseph Jameson AM Rector of Carlow by parishioners and friends in testimony of their respect and esteem.
For forty years fulfilled his ministering duty in this parish with full fitness and zeal
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
McDOWELL
Benjamin Francis McDowell MD Trinity College Dublin Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Surgeon to Mercer's Hospital died February 8th 1879 aged 38 years

In loving memory of my dear father Charles William McDowel1 of Otterholt died Nov. 7th 1893 aged 52 years
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
NUGENT
In proud and loving memory of Aubrey Jocelyn Nugent Thomas Captain,  Lancashire Fusiliers
Who fell at the head of his company at Lancaster Landing Gallipoli 25th  April 1915
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
THOMAS
A silver salver is inscribed:
In Memory of Jocelyn H W Thomas of Belmont Carlow
died 22"d October 1932 aged 93 for over sixty years an active and trusted worker in this parish
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
TROUTON
The Carlow Young Men's' Christian Association.  Some friends have erected this tablet to the memory of Edmund Trouton A B  curate of this parish for two years and founder of same.
He fell asleep January the ninth 1859 aged 28 years
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  
VIGORS
To the memory of Charles Fitzroy Stanhope Vigors Esq.
Late of 87th Royal Irish Fusiliers10th April 1844 aged 33 years fifth son of N A Vigors of Old Leighlin and Erindale
Contributed by Peter Walker with "My thanks to Noel Griffin and Brendan Walker for the following information".  

CLOGHGRENAN
WARREN

J.H.S.
Here lieth the body of Mr. Richard Warren, who departed this life on the 1st day of February, 1733, aged 66 years.  Erected by his wife Theodosia Warren, alias Bryan.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 334.
GREENE
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Amy Greene, of Millbrook, in the county of Kildare, Esq., of Carlow, who departed this life, January 22nd. 1761.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 334.
GREENE
Erected to the memory of John Greene, of Millbrook, in the county of Kildare, Esq., who departed this life on the 28th day of July, A.D. 1819, aged 70 years.  Also to the memory of Mary Anne, his widow, who departed this life on the 24th day of August, A.D. 1822, aged 66 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 334.
GREENE
This tomb is erected by John Greene, Esq., of Montfield, county Kildare to the memory of his dearly beloved wife Amy  Greene who departed this life 19th day of August, 1818, in the 32nd year of her age, sincerely and most deservedly lamented by her surviving friends.  Also underneath lieth the body of Robert Greene, their infant son.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 334/5.
ROCHFORT
Lucy Rochfort born 20th December, 1803, died 22nd July 1804.  Just known and lost.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 335.
BATES
Johny Bates one of Christ's little ones.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 335.

CLONMORE CASTLE
McHUGH

I.H.S.
HERE : LYETH : THE : BODY : OF : M : EDMOND : McHUGH : GAUNKAUGH : BYRN : AND : HIS : THREE : CHILDREN : MORTAGH : JOHN : AND : ANN.  HE : WAS : ye : GREAT : GREAT : GRANDSON : OF : PHELIM : BOUY : ......UG : DECEASED : OCT. THE : 20 : 1737 : AGED .......
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 336.
CLONAGOOSE
EGAN

I.H.S.
HERE LYES Ye. BODY OF DANIEL EGAN WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 11th OF MARCH 1717 AGED 67 YEARS.  THE LORD HAVE MARCEY UPON HIS SOULE.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 336.
CLONEY

I.H.S.
Erected by Pat Cloney in memory of his wife Anne Cloney alias Byrne who depd. this life February 16, 1832, aged 50 years.

Like you in this world I had my day
Remember death and for me pray.
May she rest in peace.  Amen.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 336.
CLONMULSH
BUTLER
Frances Marianne, daughter of Sir Thomas and Lady Butler of Ballin Temple, died on the 14th day of November, 1829, aged 12 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 337.
EUSTACE
Here lie entombed the remains of Thomas Eustace, Esq., son of Hardy Eustace, Esq., who departed this life the 9th day of June, 1819.

Also the remains of Hardy Eustace, Esq., who departed this life the 22nd day of August, 1820.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 337.
MOORE
Beneath this tomb lie interred the mortal remains of major Oliver Moore,* who died on the 23rd march;  1814, aged 37 years ; twenty-one of which he devoted to the service of his king and country abroad, in Germany, Holland, the West Indies, and in Egypt.  He encountered all the dangers of the field at home, as Brigade Major of the yeomanry of the county of Carlow, for nearly eleven years.  He discharged the duties of that station with the most unremitting zeal, activity, and exertion, and having in public and in private maintained the high reputation of the soldier and the gentleman, he lived admired, respected, and beloved, and died universally, deeply, and deservedly lamented.  
*Brother of George Moore, Esq., late M.P. for the city of Dublin.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 337.
ROBERTS

Rev. Thomas Roberts.
1783
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 337.
BEEVOR
Also the remains of Mrs. Mary Beevor, who departed this live the 6th day of Feb. 1822.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 337.
HILL
Erected to the memory of Catherine Hill, by her brother Colonel Sir Dudley St. Leger Hill, K.C.B., whose poignant grief for her irreparable loss, but equals the love and fraternal affection he bore her while alive.  She died in Carlow, on the 28th of Oct. 1817, in the 26th year of her age, universally regretted by a numerous acquaintance.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 337.
BENNET
Beneath this stone rest the mortal remains of John Bennet, Esq., of Viewmount in this county, who departed this life on the 4th May, 1827, aged 63 years.  Truly regretted, an honest man and a sincere friend.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 337.
HILL
On a blue slab indented in the wall of the church. 
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Bridget Hill, this monument is erected by an affectionate husband, who with a number of bewailing children all rest in hope that here many virtues on earth may be rewarded in heaven by that OMNIPOTENT POWER who is always merciful to his creatures as they are obedient to his will.  Knowing that her redeemer liveth, resigning herself to his mercy, and imploring his blessing on the family she was leaving after her, she died on the 11th of July, 1814, in the 54th year of her age.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 338.
DUNLECKNY
BYRNE

I.H.S.
Here lieth the body of James Byrne, who died the 30th July 1759.  Aged 78.  Lord have mercy on him.  Amen.  Also Mary Byrne.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 338..
GARRYHILL
GARRETT
Here lieth the body of the charitable Thomas Garrett of Janeville deceased, Aug. 31, 1759, aged 48 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 339.

GARRETT
Here lieth the body in humble hope of a joyful resurrection the mortal remains of James Garrett, late of Mountpleasant, Esq.  _ Vain would prove an attempt at panegyric ; since no eulogy could do justice to his merits.  Reader, wouldst thou be had in everlasting remembrance?  Endeavour to emulate his virtues.  He departed this life July the 17th, 1818. Aged 72 years.

When the last awful trump shall sound,
And earth in strong convulsion groan,
In robes made white may he be found,
From sin exempt before the throne.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 339.
LA TOUCHE

Underneath this stone are deposited the remains of Colonel David La Touche.
Joined to an appearance calculated to win all hearts he possessed every virtue that could endear him when known.  Liberal, benevolent, and sincere, the most dutiful son, the fondest husband, the most affectionate father, the warmest friend, the kindest landlord, he fulfilled his private duties with matchless integrity, and his remains were honoured by the regret of a whole county.  His afflicted widow makes an humble acknowledgement of the goodness of the Almighty in having blest her with such a husband and her children with such a father.  Born 5th of May, 1769.  Died 15th March, 1816.  May I die the death of the righteous, and may my last end be like his.

CECILIA LA TOUCHE.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 339.
HACKETSTOWN

YOUNG
HERE LYES THE BODY OF DEBORAH YOUNG WHO DEPARTED ......
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 339.
BYRNE
This stone was erected by John Byrne for himself and family.  Here lieth the body of Eliza Byrne who departed this life May the 25th. 1779 aged 18 years.

Tender parents weep no more,
Nor friends shed a tear,
For I am gone bur just before,
Unto my Saviour dear.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 340.
JONES
Here lieth the body of Mr. John Jones of Woodside, who departed this life 20th April 1830, in the 99th year of his age.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 340.
HARDY
Sacred to the memory of Thomas Hardy, Esq. who was killed in action when fighting for his king and country against the rebels at the battle of Hacketstown on the ...... of June 1798.  This monument is erected by his sons Lt. Coll. Henry Hardy and the Rev. John Hardy in respect to a beloved father's memory June 25th 1829.  Beneath this tomb also lie the remains of Francis Hardy Esq., who died A.D. ...... and Henry Hardy, Esq., who died A.D. ...... grandfather and father of the above named Thomas Hardy, Esq.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 340.
KELLYSTOWN
MAC CUMMINS
Hoc jacet sub lapide Hugo Mac Cummins 1603.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 340.
 
HIC ...... JACET DE HVGO MAC CVMVN QUO ...... DAM DE KELLISTOWN CUM......
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 340.
KILEMUND
CARROLL
Robert Edward Carroll departed this life August the 11th 1806, aged 30 years.
This gentleman's widow, Mrs. Amelia Carroll was buried here about the year 1825.  She was a daughter of the late Beauchamp Bagenal, Esq., of Dunleckny, and lived in a plain house which stands near the church.  Mr. Carroll was a member of the respectable county Wicklow family of that name.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 341.
MINCHIN
Here lieth the remains of Doctor John Minchin of Bagenalstown who departed this life the 7th of January 1823 aged 25 years.

In sure and certain hope of
a
Glorious resurrection
Hark from the tomb a doleful sound,
My ears attend the cry,
Ye living men come view the ground,
Where you shall shortly lie.
This tomb was erected by his afflicted widow Catherine Minchin, alias Little, as a small tribute of her affection and love.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 341.
 
O.K.L.  DEC.  1737.  A.C.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 341.
KILTENNEL
BYRNE
CAPTIN . EDMUND . BYRNE . ERECTED . THIS . CHAPEL . AND . DOCTOR . EDMUND . BYRNE . ARCHBISHOP. OF . DUBLIN . CONSECRATED . YE . SAME . IN . YE . YEAR . 1709.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 342.
WARREN
Underneath this stone doth lie As much Vertue as Could Die Which when Alive did Vigour give to as much Beauty as Could give.  Her age was four years old and died last Michaelmas day, 1742.  Name.  Ann Warren.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 342.
BYRNE
HERE LYETH THE BODY OF TERENCE BYRNE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 86TH YEAR OF HIS AGE.  1711.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 342.
STONE
Erected by Lieutenant John Stone in memory of his father the late Lieutenant Thomas Stone who was killed by the rebels on the 26th day of June, 1798, aged 76 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 342.

KILLINANE
SMYTH
Underneath are deposited the remains of Harriet C. Smyth second daughter of Patrick Smyth late of Baillieborow in the county of Cavan, Esq.  She died the 22nd October, 1808.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 342.
ROBERTS
HERE LIETH THE BODY OF JOHN ROBERTS WHO DEPARTED THE 25TH JULY, 1710, AGED 99 YEARS.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 342.
OLD LEIGHLIN
SANDERS
Hic jacet Atheus Sanders ......
r deus propiri et amen. ob. 1567.
Part of this stone is improperly covered by the wooden steps of the communion table.  This is the tomb of Matthew Sanders, bishop of Leighlin.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 343.
 
...... et hic johannes mutus filius ......
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 344.
CAVENAGH
HIC . JACET . CORPVS . MURTAGH . OGE . CAVENAGH . QVI . OBIIT . XXIX . DIE . JULII . ANNA . DMI . 1581.  JOANNIE . BIRNE . UXORIS . EJUS . OBIIT . XV . MARTII . ANNO . DNI . 1590.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 344.
VIGORS
HERE . LYETH . THE . BODY . OF . MARY . VIGORS . WIFE . OF . RICHARD . D . VIGORS . WHO . DECEASED . THE . SECOND . DAY . OF . MARCH . 1703.

THOV . DUS . AND . CLAY .
TELL . ME . I . SAY
WHERE . IS . THY . BEAUTY . FLED
WAS . IT . IN . VAIN .
OR . DOTH . IT . GAIN .
THE . FAVOUR . WITH . THE . DEAD.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 344.
GREEN
HERE . LYETH . THE . BODY . OF . SAMUELL . GREEN . WHO . DECEASED . THE . 25 . DAY . OF . JULY . 1695 . AND . ALSO . THE . BODY . OF . ...... GREEN . WIFE . OF . SAMUEL . GREEN . AND . GRANDMOTHER . TO . MARY . VIGORS . WHO . DYED . YE . IVTH . OF . NOVEMBER . 1706 . BEING . EIGHTY-FOUR . YEARS . OF . AGE.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 344.
NICHOLSON
Beneath this place lyeth ye body of Mrs. CHRISTIAN NICHOLSON, late wife to ye.  Honourable Colonel JAMES NICHOLSON, who departed this life ye. 2nd of February, Anno Domini, 1706-7, in the 31st year of her age.

True piety & unafected goodness joyned
With all ye. graces of a vertuous mind
Fitted her early for a blest remove
To Saints and Angells in ye. Realmes above;
Quam vivam omnes Colebant
Imitenter Defunctam.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 344.
O'BRIN
Hic jacet Willelhimi O'Brin filius ..... VVinna Kavahagh filia ...... corraloski. ballenebren. Leaghlenie. .....
Pre 1500.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 345.
RYDKINS
HEAR LIETH THE BODY OF HENRY RYDKINS WHO DEPARTED THIS FIFE IN MAY THE 20. 1726, AGED 101 YEARS.  Also the body of his son Henery Rudkins who departed this life April the 6th 1738, aged 53 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 345.
BUTLER HERE LYETH INTERRED YE. BODY OF MRS. JANE BUTLER LATE OF RATHELLINE IN YE. COUNTY OF CATHERLOUGH WIDOW WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 20 OF JANUARY, 1710, IN THE SIXYTY FIRST YEAR OF HER AGE.  AND HER YOUNGEST SON DER. BUTLER WHO DIED SOME YEARS BEFORE.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 345.
EDWARDS
Here lieth the body of Mrs. Jane Edwards daughter of  ye. above named Jane Butler who departed this life ye. 4th day of May 1750 aged 72 years.  Her life was Faith Hope Charity and Love A fit companion for the blest above.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 345.
BOUGHTON
Sacred to the memory of Lieutenant Robert Henry Boughton of the 85th Regiment of Foot, late of Corsham county of Wilts England.  Died the 30th of October 1827.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 345.
RUDKIN
Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Anne Rudkin wife of Gilbert Pickering Rudkin, Esq.  This stone was erected in order to perpetuate the virtues of the best of wives, the fondest of parents.  Her life was short and not unchequered by pain and affliction ; but she bore with Christian resignation, the dispensations of Heaven ;  And, knowing that this earth was not her place, she sought her abode above all sublunary things, on the 18th day of February, 1818, aged 38 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 345/6.
PHILLIPS
Beneath this tomb is interred the remains of Mary Phillips wife to Richard J. Phillips Esq., of Ballingate in the county of Wexford, and third sister to Cornet Roche, late of Font Hill in this county.  She departed this life, October the 29th 1823, aged 35 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 346.
LYON

J.H.S.
HERE . LIES . THE . BODY . OF . DANIEL . LYON . WHO . DESESED . MEAY . THE . ...... 1731 . AGED . 33 YEARS.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 346.
LORUM
KAVANAGH
Here lieth the body of Simon Kavanagh who deceased the 7 day of November in the year of our Lord God 1724 and in the 33 year of his age.  Lord have mercy on his soule.__Amen.

At the foot are crossed bones and skull, with the words momento mori. 
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 348.
KAVANAGH

I.H.S.
Underneath lyeth the body of Bryan Kavanagh Esq., who departed this life April, 22nd 1740.  Aged 41 years.  He marry'd Mary daughter to Colonel Thomas Butler of Kilcash, by whom he had 5 sons, of whom 4 dy'd infants, and six daughters.  Requiescat in pace.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 348.
KAVANAGH

I.H.S.
Underneath lyeth interr'd ye. body of Morgan Kavanagh Esq., who departed this life Feby. 22nd., 1720. aged 51 years.  he marry'd Frances, daughter of Sir Laurence Esmond, Bart. by who he had three sons, and two daughter.  To his second wife, he marry'd Margaret, daughter to Harvey Morres Edq., of Castlemorres, by who he had one son.  Requiescat in pace.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 348.
KAVANAGH

I.H.S.
Underneath lyeth the body of Harvey Kavanagh Esq., who departed this life April 17, 1740, aged 32 years.  He marry'd Mary daughter to John Meade Esq. of Ballyhail, by whom he had one son and one daughter.  Requiescat in pace.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 349.
KINSELLAGH
SVE HOC LAPIDE LAET CORPVS DANIELLIS KINSELLAGH OLIM DE ...... QV ...... OBIIT 8 DIE MENSIS NO ANNO DO 1646.  ETIAMQUI JOMC OM ,E,PROA SIO ...... L.K.

Also on the same stone:

Also are here deposited the remains of Doctor James Kinsellagh who departed this life in November, 1781 aged 81 years.  Also his wife Mary Kinsellagh alis Doyle who departed this life in April 1794 aged 74 years.  Reqt in pace. Amen.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 349.
DOYLE
Here are deposited the remains of Patrick Doyle and his wife Catherine who lived to the age of 126 years, &c.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 349.
KAVANAGH

I.H.S.
Here lieth the body of James Kavanagh of Inch who died Sept. 6, 1764.  Aged 79 years.  Also the body of Honour Kavanagh alias Eustace who died Octo ......  Requiescant in pace.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 350.
KAVANAGH
Here lieth the body of Bryan Kavanaugh of Drummin of the family of Ballyleaugh.  A man remarkably known to the nobility and gentry of Ireland by the name of Bryan Nestroake from his noble actions and valour in King  James's troops in the battle of the Boyne and Aughrim.  He died February the 8th 1735.  Aged 74 years.  Also the body of his wife Mary Kavanagh alias Murphy with foure of their children.  R.I.P.
This monument is erected by his son Mr. James Kavanaugh of Dranagh departed this life June the 23rd 1790, aged 70 years.  Also his wife Mary Kavanaugh departed this life April the 3rd, 1753 aged 32 years, and also his daughter Elenor Motley alias Kavanaugh departed this life March the 10th 1797, aged 50 years.  Lord have mercy on their souls.  Amen.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 350.
KAVANAGH
Here lieth the body of Mr. Edmond Kavanagh late of Turrah depd. this life Feb. the 8th 1804, aged 49 years.
Also his wife Catherine Kavanagh grand daughter to the renown champion Bryan Nestroake depd. July 21, 1821, aged 71 years.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 350.
MYSHAL
EUSTACE

I.H.S.
Here lieth the body of the Reverend Edward Eustace, of Myshall, Capuchin, who departed January, 1783, aged 66 years.  Requiescant in pace.  Amen.

Here lieth the body of Rowland Eustace, who departed this life September 11th 1799, aged 54 years.  May the Lord have mercy on his soul.  Amen.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 351.
NURNEY
BRUEN
Here lieth the body of Henry Bruen of Oak Park in the county of Carlow Esquire who departed this life on the 14th day of December in the year of our Lord 1795 in the 55th year of his age.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 351.
McCORMACK
Here lieth the bodys of James McCormack and his wife Dinah late of Clonneen Quarter master and agitant 44 years and cornner 40 years.  Aged between 90 and 100.  Died July 29, 1762.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 351.
RAHILL
BEASLEY
Hear Lyeth the Body of Elizabeth Beasley Alias Chidley Alias Enraght.  She Dyed On The 11th Day Of April 1753.  She Was A Sinceare Christian In Principle And Action.  Her Life Was Exemplary And Her Death Pious.  Aged 60.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 351.
PENDRED
Near this place lyeth the body of Wm. Pendred, Esq., who departed this life the 8th of June 1759 in the 48th year of his age.  This stone is erected by his son Wm. Pendred of Baradery Esq., to perpetuate the memory of his many virtues.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 351.
RATHVILLY
MULLOY

I.H.S.
The prayers of all who views this monument are required for the soul of George Mulloy who departed this life March the 17th 1765.
John Ryan's "History & Antiquities of the County of Carlow" - Page 352.