St. Flannan's Cathedral, (CoI) Graveyard, Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Clare Index Copyright File contributed by: Yvonne Russell yvrussell@gmail.com Photos ------------------------------------------------ ST FLANNAN's CATHEDRAL MEMORIALS, COUNTY CLARE, IRELAND Killaloe Nos. 001-044 Photo No.1 ST. FLANNAN'S CHURCH OF IRELAND, CATHEDRAL, Killaloe, Co. Clare Photo No.2 The Church of Ireland | Diocese of Limerick & Killaloe | The Cathedral of ST. FLANNAN'S | Services | Sunday 11.30 a.m. | Wednesday 10.30 a.m. except first (-) | Saint Days by arrangement | Dean: The Very Revd. STEPHEN R. WHITE | Visitors are welcome when the Cathedral is open. Photo No.3 Interior of ST. FLANNAN'S CATHEDRAL Photo No.4 In Memory of | Captain DAWSON MAYNE | Royal Navy | who died at Killaloe | on the 25th September 1872 | in the 75th year of his age | Also of | FRANCES REBECCA MAYNE | sister of the above | who died at Killaloe | on the 23rd October 1872 | in the 65th year of her age | "So he bringeth them into the | haven where they would be" | Ps. 107. 30. Photo No.5 Erected | by the Tenants of the Tinerana Estate | as a mark of | their deep regard and respect | for the memory of | Lieut. RICHARD PONSONBY PURDON R.N. | who was Lost on Board | H.M.S. "Captain", Sept. 7th 1870 | aged 27. Bottom: "and so he brought unto him the haven where he would be" Base: Pro Aris Et Focis Photo No.6 In Memory of | GEORGE PURDON Esq. F.R.C.S.I. | for many years | Medical Attendant of the Killaloe Dispensary | whose exertions during a season | of unparalleled distress | exhausted his strength | and deprived the sick and needy | of a kind a skilful and an unwearied friend. | This Tablet is erected | by the surrounding inhabitants | of all creeds and of all classes | "The blessing of him that was ready to perish | came upon him" Base: Died January 26th 1848 | aged 64 years Photo No.7 In Affectionate Memory | of | ERNEST GEORGE BROWN | of Clonboy | Born 7th August 1864 | died 19th Oct. 1942 | "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches | and loving favour rather than silver and gold | The rich and the poor meet together | The Lord is the Maker of them all" | 1st & 2nd Verses XXII Chap. Proverbs Photo No.8 In Loving Memory of | The Honble. LOUISA E. E. PURDON | widow of, and mother to the above | S. G. PURDON & Lieutenant W. C. PURDON | She died atTinerana | August 10th 1873 | aged 61 | "Until the day break and the shadows flee away" | Cant. 2nd 17 Photo No.9 Sacred To The Memory of | SIMON GEORGE PURDON Esq of Tinerana | who departed this life | August the 7th 1862 | aged sixty four | Also to that of his eldest son | WILLIAM CAUSABON | Lieutenant in the Rifle Brigade | who died at Paris Jany. The 10th 1864 | aged 26 | This Monument is erected by | an affectionate wife and mother | who is left to lament their loss | "And they shall be mine saith the | Lord of Hosts in that day when I | make up my Jewels" Malachi 3. 17. Photo No.10 In Remembrance | of | FREDERICK LOWE | Commander Royal Navy | This Tablet is placed by | MARIA CHRISTINA | his widow | He fell asleep | Jan. 9th 1861 aged 49 years | "There is no condemnation | to them which are in Christ Jesus | which hope we have as | an anchor of the Soul | both sure and steadfast" | "The Lord gave and the Lord | hath taken away. Blessed | by the name of the Lord" Photo No.11 In Memory of | ALFRED SCOTT | late Major Kings Dragoon Guards | and for 33 years resident in Killaloe | sixth son of | JAMES SCOTT | of Rotherfield Park, Hants | died August 16th 1887 | aged 72 years. Photo No.12 To The Memory of | Lieutenant-Colonel GEORGE SCOTT | who died at Tinerana | on the 6th January 1859 | and whose mortal remains | are interred outside the walls | of this Cathedral | in the North West Corner | aged 53 | "Blessed are the dead | which die in the Lord" Photo No.13 Sacred | To the Memory of | FRANCES | daughter of RICHARD JANNS Esq | of Killaloe and Cragleigh | near Ennis | who died the 27 February 1846 | aged 88 years | This Tablet is erected by | her Nephew Captain CHARLES JANNS R.N. Photo No.14 In Memory of | Revd. RICHD. MARTIN A.B. | 53 years Registrar of the United | Diocese of Killaloe and Kilfenora | and 38 years Perpetual Curate | of this Cathedral | died at The Glebe May 23rd 1858 | in his 79th year | and of | SARAH his wife | who died at The Glebe June 14th 1823 | in her 52nd year | "They shall be mine saith the Lord of Hosts | in that day when I make up my Jewels" | Mali. 3. 17 | "For if we believe that Jesus died and | rose again, even so, them also which sleep | in Jesus will God bring with him" | 1st Thess. 4. 14. | Also of | FANNY CAROLINE | their eldest daughter who died | at Killkee April 21st 1874 | in her 65th year | "Blessed are the pure in heart | for they shall see God" \ Matt. 3. 8 | A tribute of love | their affectionate daughter | and only sister Photo No.15 Memorial - BOURCHIES Photo No.16 Front of number 015: In Memory of | Major General JOHN BOURCHIES R.A. | of Ardclony in this County | who served under The Duke of York | during the Campaign of 1793 in Flanders | and particularly distinguished himself | in the West Indies under Sir CHARLES GREY | at the taking of the Islands of | Martinique, Santa Lucia, and Les Saintes | He died on the 25th day of September 1817 | aged 67 years | and was interred in this Cathedral | near the spot where this Tablet is erected | by his descendants | as a tribute of respect and to mark | the place of his earthly rest | "For here have we no continuing city | but we seek are to come" | Heb. 13 Chap. 14 Verse Photo No.17 In Loving Memory of | JEAN M. MICHIN (nee IRVINE) | late of "Annagh", Garryneale | Ballina, Co. Tipperary | died 2nd January 2004, aged 62 yrs | Erected by her husband | DENIS L. MINCHIN | and daughters SANDRA and KAREN | "Gone no further than to God | and God is very near" Photo No.18 In Memory of | HARRY LEFROY | of Cambrai, Killaloe, | died January 2nd 1935, aged 74 years | eldest son of H. M. & ELLEN LEFROY | of Ferns Hollow, Killaloe | Gazetted Brevet Major for his services | in the Great War 1914 - 1918, | on the Staff of Inspector General R.A. | as First Assistant Superintendent Royal Arsenal | "I thank my God upon every | remembrance of you" | Phil. 1. 3. Photo No.19 In | Loving Memory of | The Very Rev. | ROBERT HUMPHREYS M.A. | Dean of this | Cathedral Church | for thirty one years | Entered into rest | 18th March 1917 | aged 87 years | "Until the day bread | and the shadows flee away" Photo No.20 To the Glory of God and in thankful | remembrance of the life and work of | HENRY EDMUND PATTON D.D. | Lord Bishop of Killaloe, Kilfenora, | Clonfert and Kilmacduagh, 1924 - 1943 | In recognition of his unceasing efforts to | help the sick and suffering, the Clergy and | Laity of the United Dioceses endowed a bed in | his memory in the Adelaide Hospital, Dublin. Photo No.21 In Loving Memory | of | ROBERT GABBETT PARKER | of Bally Valley, | who died 30th December 1921 | also of LOUISA his wife | who died Christmas Eve 1921 | "Lovely & pleasant in their lives and | in their death they were not divided" | 2 Samuel 1. 23 Photo No.22 In Loving Memory | of | ANTHONY JOHN PARKER | of Bally Valley | who died Aug. 9th 1956 | "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the | Lord, and whose hope the Lord is" | His wife MAUDE, 1889 - 1980 | "Until the day break" Photo No.23 In Loving Memory | of | RONALD ELPHINSTONE PARKER | Lieutenant Royal Horse Artillery | Killed in Action | in the Battle of the Marne | on 8th September 1914, aged 28 | dearly loved son of | ROBERT and LOUISA PARKER, | Bally Valley, Killaloe | "Faithful unto death" | Rev. 11. 10 | "Thanks be to God which giveth | us the victory, through our | Lord Jesus Christ" | 1 Cor. XV. 57. | "I fear no foe with thee at hand to bless, | ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness, | where is death's sting, where grave thy victory, | I triumph still if thou abide with me" Photo No.24 A Tribute of Maternal Affection | To the Memory | of the Revd. | AUGUSTUS WARREN COLTHURST | who died at Clarisford | May (-) 1840 | aged 28 years Photo No.25 JOHN FORSTER MILLS | Lieut 22nd Regt. Of Foot | died at Mount Shannon Ireland | June 13th 1826 aged 21 Photo No.26 Memorial - SIMONIS PURDON Photo No.27 Front of number 026: Pro Aris et Focis | P. M. S. | SIMONIS PURDON nuper de Tinneranna | In Com. Clare, Armig. | 2ui obiit Nov 4 A.D. 1719 | Fruit | Christianus vere Pius et sobrius | Ecclesiae Hibernicae Sincerus Alumnus | Regiae Majestati subditus Fidelis | Legum Patriae inter primos peritus | Maritus indulgens Pater amans | Pater Familias providens Omnibus iustus | Multis beneficus Nutti inimicus | Filius unicus fuit | GEORGII PURDON ex MARGARETA uxore | 2uae Matrem habuit ELIZABETHAM SYNGE | 2vorum omnium atque | JOHANNIS BOURK de Tinneranna Armig. | (2eum Georgius habuit Avunculum) | Corpora hic etiam Sepulta sunt | HELENA PURDON alias SYNGE Simonis Uxon | nunc Vidua | Charifsimo Conjugi | Moesta posuit | AD 1730 Photo No.28 Dedicated | To the Memory of | WILLIAM CAUSABON PURDON Esq | of Tinerana in this County | who died February 1st 1836 | aged 83 years | also of DEBORAH his beloved wife | who died August 31st 1834 | aged 69 years | In affectionate remembrance of their parental solicitude. Photo No.29 Sacred | To the Memory of | GEORGINA ANNE PONSONBY | youngest daughter of the Bishop of Derry | who died at Clarisford | September 27th 1829 | aged seven years | "Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven" Photo No.30 In Loving Memory of | EDWIN OWEN | Dean of this Cathedral 1957 - 1971 | Bishop of Killaloe and Limerick 1972 - 1981 | A humble servant of God, | greatly loved by all who knew him. Photo No.31 In Loving memory | of | ROBERT RINGROSE WHITE | youngest son of | FINCH WHITE | for many years resident at Kinkora, Killaloe | Born June 14th 1841, died May 19th 1915 | laid to rest in the family grave at Kilmastulla | "Until the day break & the shadows | flee away" Cant. IV. 6 Photo No.32 Memorial - WORRALL Photo No.33 Front of number 032: In Loving Memory of | MARGARET | the beloved daughter of | JOHN and ELIZABETH WORRALL | who died at Adare | June 1st 1882 aged 30 years | Interred in family Vault at Killaloe | "He giveth his beloved sleep" | "And God shall wipe away all tears, | from their eyes, and their shall | be no more death, neither sorrow, | nor crying, neither shall there | be any more pain, for the former | things are passed away" Rev. XXI. Ver. 4. | "Absent from the body, present with the Lord" Photo No.34 In Loving Remembrance of | ROBERT TWISS MacLAURIN M.A. | Rector of Killaloe and Chancellor of this Cathedral | who entered into restd on the 14th March 1932 | and his wife | MAUD DOLMAGE | who entered into rest on the 22nd January 1928 | and their only son | Flight Cadet JOHN HENRY MacLAURIN, R.A.F. | who was Killed on the 29th September 1918 | "Make them to be numbered with thy Saints | in Glory ever lasting" Photo No.35 The carved oak panels | on the East of the Cathedral | were erected by | HASTINGS & SARAH TWISS | To the Glory of God | and In Loving Memory of their | youngest and dearly loved daughter | ALICE EMILY | wife of the Revd. A. THOMAS | Rector of Nenagh | who fell asleep in Jesus Feb. 10 1892 | "Until the day breaks and the shadows flee away" Photo No.36 In Loving Remembrance | of | HENRY MAUNSELL LEFROY | of Ferns Hollow, Killaloe | who died September 25th 1913 | in his 88 year | and his wife | ELLEN | who died December 24th 1916 | in her 84 year | Erected by their loving children | Psalm. 23 Photo No.37 Memorial - GRANTHAM Photo No.38 Front of number 037: Sacred To The Memory of | JOHN GRANTHAM | Civil Engineer | formerly of the 11th Light Dragoons | who died in Limerick | on the 23rd of February 1833 | aged 58 years | This Monument was erected | by a few of his friends | in testimony of their esteem | for his private worth | and as a memorial of him | having made the first survey | of the River Shannon! | with a view of improving it | and have his having been the first to introduce | Steam Navigation | on its waters in the year 1825. Photo No.39 Memorial - WYNN Photo No.40 Front of number 039: Top Tablet: To the Glory of God | and In Loving Memory of | The Right Reverend | FREDERICK RICHARDS WYNN D.D. | Born 1827 | Incumbent of this Church 1875 - 1893 | Bishop of Killaloe 1893 - 1896 | and of | THEODOSIA SUSAN | his wife | Born 1837 | undivided in death as in life | they entered into rest on the morning of | 3rd November 1896 | in thankfulness for the abiding influences | of a Pastor who strove earnestly to live | and to preach Jesus Christ and in affectionate remembrance of his two faithful | servants, this congregation has presented | and dedicated the vessels for the | administration of The Holy Communion | in Saint Matthias' Church - Easter 1897 Photo No.41 Base of number 039: (WYNN) Bottom Tablet: This Memorial | was transferred from | St Matthias' Church, Dublin | on the closing of the Church | 1956 Photo No.42 Front entrance into ST. FLANNAN'S CATHEDRAL Photo No.43 View of ST. FLANNAN'S Grave Yard from the entrance into ST. FLANNAN'S CATHEDRAL. Entrance into the Grave Yard is via a gate located on the boundary wall top left of the photograph and ST. FLANNAN'S ORATORY can also be seen top right. Photo No.44 View taken of the back of ST. FLANNAN'S CATHEDRAL from Ballina, Co North Tipperary, the Grave Yard is at the rear. The Cathedral was photographed from Ballina, Co. North Tipperary located on the other side of the River Shannon and access to Killaloe is then via the bridge linking both. All images Copyright by Photographer