Clonagoose

Clonagoose Church and graveyard

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Clonagoose is situated approximately one mile from Borris. The name maybe derived from "Cluain-na-cuas", "the meadow of the caves".

Not far inside the main entrance to the cemetery are the ruins of a church. The main structure of the church still remains. The following is a description of how Ryan found it when he wrote his history of Carlow in 1833, "the length of the building was 72 feet, the breadth 24. The remains of five windows yet appear, the breadth of each on the exterior is but six inches, while from there gradually opening to the Interior they are perhaps five feet accross, Part of the walls had been recently thrown down, obviously for the stone. A stone reservoir lay within the ruins?

A Holy Well, called Lady Well, lies about 120 yards to the south-east of the church, access to same is difficult due to overgrowth. The Patron is celebrated still on the last Sunday of June.

This is how Samuel Lewis found Clonagoose Parish in 1837:- "It comprises of 5,392 statute acres, 325 acres of Woodlands and 460 acres waste. The living is a vicarage, in the diocese of Leighlin episcopally united in 1714, to that of Kiltennel, and recently separated from it. The parish is partly attached to the district of Borris, and partly to that of Dunleckney?

The oldest monumental inscription readable is that of Danlell Egan, Tombstone No. 144, and it dates back to 1717.

The original book was presented to me by Michael Purcell c.2009.

BOLGER      81.

Sacred to the memory of Mary Bolger, who departed this life the 12^th of March 1832 Aged 43 yrs. Also her husband Martin Bolger who depr this life the 8th of September 1865 Aged 84 yrs. Also their son Thomas Bolger who died May the 25^th, 1901 aged 81 yrs. Also his son James died 25^th Aug. 1916, aged 41 yrs. His wife Margaret died 8^th Oct. 1922 aged 89 yrs. And his sons William died llth Dec. 1935 aged 75 yrs. And Matthew died 8^th Oct. 1939. This stone is erected by their son, Thomas Bolger of Ballytiglea. Requiescant in pace, Amen.

BOLGER      186.

In Loving Memory of John Bolger Who Died February 3^rd 1969 aged 70 years. R.I.P.

 

BOLGER

James Bolger see King No. 185.

 

BOLGER

Dora Bolger see King No. 185.

 

BOLGER

John Bolger see King No. 185.

BREEN 182.

In Loving Memory of Timothy Breen, Ballytiglea who died 5th Septr. 1912 aged 77 years. Also his sister, Anne Murphy died 23^rd Feb. 1913 aged 75 years. And his wife Anne died 25th Sept. 1932 aged 75 years. Also his grand-daughter Patricia who died young. Also James Breen, St. Joseph's Rd, Carlow. died 6^th Feb. 1958, aged 63 yrs. and his infant granddaughter died 1^st Feb. 1958. Also his brother, Patrick Main St. Borris died 28^th Nov. 1958. Hannah Breen wife of Patrick Died Dec. 1970 Aged 80 Yrs. R.I.P. S/C: Walshe Carlow

BRENNAN     12.

Erected by the children in memory of their father Michael Brennan of Craan, who died Feby 5^th 1879 aged 84 yrs. also their mother Mary Brennan who died May 29^th 1868, aged 66 yrs. also their son Thomas Brennan died Jan.6^th 1918 aged 84 yrs. and his wife Alice, died 10^th March 1927 aged 92 yrs. His grandchildren Mary died 19^th Nov. 1936 aged 70 yrs. Elizabeth died 11^th Nov. 1938 aged 69 yrs. Michael died 2^nd Nov. 1940 aged 71 yrs. Patrick Doyle, Craan died 10^th Nov. 1943 aged 48 yrs.  Requiescant in pace, Amen.  There is a large cross on the back of this headstone. S/C: Michl Brennan Bagnalstown.

BRENNAN     143.

In Loving Memory of Patrick Brennan, Kilcoltrim who died Feby 2^nd 1925, aged 70 yrs. Also his daughter Sarah died April 24^th 1924 aged 24 years. And this Wife Anne Brennan died April 18^th 1943, aged 78 yrs. Their sons Denis died In New York Sept. 1974 aged 73. And James died Nov. 14^th 1982 aged 85. Erected By His Loving Children. R.I. P. S/C: Brennan Royal Oak.

BRESNAN     122.

In memory of his wife Mary Bresnan, who died 5^th April 1934 aged 68 years, also his daughter Elizabeth who died 14^th June 1946 aged 56 years, also his grandson Edward 0' Connor who died 12^th March 1954 aged 19 years.

The above Edward Bresnan who died 9^th January 1959 aged 95 years. His son James Bresnan died 5^th June 1964.

R.I. P. S/C: Hughes Carlow.

BROWN 66.

Lord have Mercy on the Soul of William Brown who Dep this Life June 24^th 1784 Aged 64 Yrs. Alfo his Son John Browne Who dep^d March 2^nd 1798 Age 33 yrs. May his Soul Rest in Pace.

BROWNE      65.

Here Lieth the Bodies of Thomas Browne. And his wife Sarah. His Father Edmond Browne. And his Mother Honora. Likewise Several of their Children. With Edmond Browne Their Son who Ordered This Stone to be Erected. And Dep this Life 2^nd dec^r 1784 Aged 69 Yrs. Alfo Two of His Children. R.I.P.

BULGER

Anne Bulger see Joyce No. 74.

BURK  27.

Here lies the remains of Mr. James Burk late of Ballynattin who dep^d this life February 12^th 1847 aged 60 yrs. He was remarkable for his charitable and humane disposition. Requiescant in pace. Anen.

BUTLER      139.

This Stone was Erected by Michael Butler in Memory of his Father Thomas Butler Departed this life May 27^th 1787 Aged 60 years. Lord have Mercy on his Soul Amen. Alfo his Son Thomas depart^ed this life October 25^th 1795 aged 23 years. R.I.P. 

BYRNE 6.

Here lie the Remains of Mr James Byrne of Borris who departed this life July 25 1824 Aged 24 years. May he rest in Peace Amen.

BYRNE 25.

Catherine Byrne departed this life March 8^th 1814 aged 18 years.  Also her Brother Patrick who died young, also their mother M^rs Patrick Byrne of Borris who departed this life March 22^nd 1845 aged 75 years. And also their Father M^r Patrick Byrne who dep^d this life on the 16^th of November 1845 aged 77 years. May they rest in peace Amen. 

BYRNE 26.

Erected to the memory of William Byrne of Borris who departed this life April 1st 1852 aged 42 years, also his son Patrick who died April 23rd 1850 Aged 8 years, also his son John who died in Chicago U.S. Novr 7th 1875 aged 51 years. Also his daughter-in-law M^rs James Byrne Swan hotel, Carlow who died March 21st 1887 aged 28 years. May they rest in peace Amen.

BYRNE 30.

In loving Memory of Matthew Byrne Ballymartin, died 6^th Feb, 1965 aged 79 yrs. Erected By His Loving Wife & Family. R.I. P. S/C: E.F. Byrne B-Town.

BYRNE 36.

Here lies the Body of M^rs Anne Byrne al^s Shortall who departed this life Augt 2^nd 1817 aged 39 Years. Requiescant In Pace Amen.

BYRNE 80.

In loving memory of Sean Byrne Bog Lane, Borris died 28th Jan. 1977 aged 51 yrs. also his parents. R.I. P. "May Jesus Mercy" S/C: P. Nolan, Carlow.

BYRNE 92.

Underneath lie the remains of Mrs Edward Byrne of Borris who died in the hope of Blessed Immortality on the 4^th March 1854 Aged 72 years. Also her Sons Michael who died 1^st October 1832 Aged 16. James who died 14^th Sept 1834 Aged 21. John who died 29th March 1835 Aged 29. R.I.P.

BYRNE 121.

In Loving Memory Of Peter Byrne Currane died ?7th May 1923. also his wife Bridget died 23rd May 1928. Their son Patrick died 31st May 1929.  Their grand-daughter Bridget Frances (Peggy) Byrne died 27th July 1934 aged 4 yrs. and their daughter Kate died 20th Feb. 1974. also James Byrne died 24th Sept 1977 aged 74 yrs. also his wife Ellen Byrne died 27th Dec 1977 aged 82 yrs.  R.I.P. Sweet Jesus have mercy. S/C: P. Nolan, Carlow.

BYRNE

Mary Byrne see Holden No. 23.

 

BYRNE

Anne Byrne see Cloney No. 7.

 

BYRNE

Mary Byrne see Kavanagh No. 124,

byrne’s      161.

Erected by Patrick J. Byrne's, Ballynattin in memory of his mother Helen Byrne's died 1st April 1911 aged 56 yrs. His father Patrick Byrne's, died 21st Sept. 1929, aged 88 yrs. R.I.P. S/C: Walshe, Carlow.

CARTY 162.

This Stone was Errected by James Carty in memory of his Father Edmund Carty who Departed this life the 4^th day of May 1789 Aged 82 Years. And Daughter Judith Cart^y who departed this life the 18^th day of Auguft 1791. Aged 16 y^rs. Alfo in memory of his Mother Elenor Regan who dep^d Febry the l6th 1789 aged 80 years. R.I.P.

CAULFIELD   67.

Erected by Mary Caulfield of Scorthreen in memory of her husband James Caulfield, who died July 28^th 1884 Aged 76 years. Also his son Patrick Caulfield who died dec 12^th 1916, aged 60 yrs. And his son Wm Caulfield died Oct.31^st 1927, aged 77 yrs. Also his son Thos Caulfield died Nov. 14^th 1930, aged 81 yrs. And his son Edward died Sep. 9^th 1836, aged 73 yrs. His daughter Maria, died April 18^th 1945 aged 75 yrs, Requiescant in Pace. S/C: Brennan Royal Oak.

CAULFIELD

Mary Caulfield see Kealy No. 96.

CLONEY      7.

Erected by Patt Cloney in memory of his Wife Anne Cloney alias Byrne who dep this life Feb^y 16^th 1832 aged 50 years. Like you in this world I had my day, Remember death and for me pray. S/C: Wm. Cullen --- sculpture.