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The following details have been transcribed from the Journals titled, "Journal for the Memorials of the Dead"  which can be found at County Carlow Library, Tullow Street, Carlow, Co Carlow IRELAND.

Kellistown Parish Church and Burial-ground.

 [From Miss Vize, 1891]

This church stands boldly on an eminence. It is not large, its vestry or robbing-room being under the square tower or belfry.  It does not contain any stained memorial windows; in fact, the only windows are those on the south side of the edifice; there are not any on its western or northern side. There is only one monumental tablet erected, that on the north side of nave, to Rev. Fred. E. Trench, A.M., sometimes rector of the parish before Disendowment. The [blank in the MS.] louvers of the belfry are limestone, which is not commonly met with.

‘The burial-ground is being quietly grazed by two goats; a donkey, and occasionally a pig, is allowed to stretch its limbs in a wild chase.

‘At the south-east end there are the outer walls, with foundations of others, of an ancient priory. Its arch, which evidently was the arch to the chancel, is very beautiful; its walls beyond are crumbling fast, and within them contain the graves of Mrs. Trench (whether that also of Rev. F. E. Trench, aforesaid, I am not able to say) on its north side. Those of two priests and others on the south side—all I should describe in chancel side or division. Then there are more graves in its nave; on its south wall is a holy water stoup, and lying on the ground is the remaining portion of a magnificent baptismal font, granite, carved, about three-quarters of it to be seen; the other portion I searched for, but could not find. There are also two finely cut granite capstones, with holes also filling in a gap in the wall; these are their cut-stone bases, they likewise having holes right up through centre, or it may be they were the stands for the font.

‘The tiny pillars, built into the wall supporting the chancel arch, are in good preservation. It would be a regrettable circumstance if measures were not taken to preserve this interesting fabric, and possibly, were the Board of Works instructed, a means might be arrived at to that end.

‘From its grounds a magnificent view can be had of the surrounding country and mountains around.

'Kellistown Church is no longer alas I used for Divine Service, and apparently since the demise of its Rector, Rev.  Garret, has been more or less closed.

‘On a great number of the monumental stones are various elaborate devices in high relief, which give rather a quaint look to each. The extraordinary longevity of two individuals interred is remarkable—that of Owen Cummins, aged 108, and of Walter Cummins, presumably son to Owen, aged 100.

*This Parish is now joined with Staplestown.

JPMD, Vol V, 1901 - 1903, Carlow, Page 148.

‘On the north side of the nave: ―

“Sacred to the Memory of

Frederick Eyre Trench, A. M.

The Faithful And Beloved Rector of this Parish

For Upwards of Half a Century

And Prebendary of Donoughmore In the Co. of Wicklow

He Died on The 10th of January 1848

In the 79th Year of His age.

In his Character Meekness and Humility

Sincerity And Uprightness Eminently marked

The Christian And the Gentleman.

As He Lived Respected and Died Regretted By

Those amongst Whom He Constantly Resided and

By Whom His Memory Will Long Be Cherished In

The Recollection of His many Acts of Kindness

‘Blessed are The Pure In Heart For They Shall See God.’

This Tablet Was erected

By His affectionate Widow Catherine Trench.”

Source: Susie Warren Website

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