For the original formatting:-
refer to the published volumes of the "Journal for the Memorials of the
Dead".
KILEDMUND PARISH, or KILTENNELL.
[From Ryan's
"History of the County of Carlow," 1833.]
"The church of
Kiledmund, which was built by one of the Bagenal family, stands at the foot of
Mount Leinster, and in the barony of Idrone East. The scenery here is of a
superior order, from the contiguous mountains, and extensive plantation of
trees. The Black Stairs and the celebrated pass called Scullogh-gap, are
prominent objects. The church is a neat building, 50 feet by 22."
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'On a monument inside a
walled enclosure, handsomely overshaded by laurel, is the following
inscription':―
"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 Dunleckney, 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.'
'Near the preceding
mausoleum, is a monument with these words, also the following inscription':―
"Here lieth the remains of Doctor
John MINCHIN of Bagenalstown, who departed this life the 7th 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."
'In the townland of
Lacken, near Kiledmund, there is a granite cross about 3 feet in height, on
which the following inscription is legible':
O.KL DEC. 1737
A.C.
'Near the stone is a
cairn of heap of stones. The cross is mutilated; the peasantry say
the damage was done by some soldiers, who used it as a target.
Parish Register (Kiltennell)
three vols. commencing in 1837.
Church built in . . . . .?
This parish appears to have been joined to Clonegoose.
In 1814, the Rev. William PASLEY is shown as incumbent.
Rev. G.F.A. ARMSTONG, 1855.
The next I find is the Rev. T. PENNEFATHER, A.B. appointed in 1869.
JPMD, Volume III, CARLOW, Pages
213 - 214.