Graveyards
While this section may seem a bit morbid there is more to the graveyards in our parish than death. They are at three distinct locations in the parish: Burrane, Molougha and Knockerra. Some people are buried outside the parish particularly in Kilcarroll and Kilrush, due to its proximity. Inscriptions on flagstones and headstones are a most useful source for the family historian and are a window into the beautiful craftsmanship that no longer exists. Below you will find a taste of the inscriptions and crosses that can be found in the Old and New Burrane and Molougha graveyard dating back over 200 years.
Molougha
Molougha is one of the oldest graveyards in the parish and is special with its small hut like structures that were used for graves. Many from the Knockerra area were buried here before the Knockerra Graveyard was opened.
Graveyard maps
With these maps and grids you will be able to find any grave in the local graveyards and their inscriptions. They were last updated in 2022 please click on the one below you would like to search.
| Killimer Churchyard Graves Priests, who died while serving in the Parish were originally buried within the Church. Following renovation of St. Imy’s Church in 1970, it was decided to remove the original internal headstones(flags) and place them at the rear of the Church. The following headstones were erected at the rear of the church in memory of the following Priests. | ||
| Browne | Rev Patrick Browne: Died 1854: Aged 70. | |
| O’Brien | Rev William O’Brien: Died 1854 | |
| Hannon | Rev Laurence Hannon: Died 1865: 48 years | |
| Reid | Rev Thomas Reid: P.P. Killimer: Died 1868: Aged 68: 34 years of Sacred Ministry. | |
| Furniss | Rev James Furniss: Died 1905: Aged 80. | |
| Hogan | Fr Hogan was interred in a grave complete with a Celtic Cross. It is at the north-eastern perimeter of the grounds, the headstone reads as follows: Sacred to the memory Of Rev. Patrick Hogan, P.P. Killimer and Knockera Who died on 23rd January, 1914 In the 68th year of his age In the 36th year of his Sacred Ministry And who for over 7 years Been the faithful Pastor of the Parish for whom he laboured and worked Ever mindful of him In our prayers. | |
| Churchyard, Grace St., Kilrush The following inscriptions are on the graves of parishioners in the Grace Street churchyard | ||
| Name | Inscription | |
| Casey | This tomb was erected By Ellen Casey in memory Of her husband John Casey who Lived Respected and Died Regretted 17th Jan 1942 aged 50 years May he rest in peace Amen. | |
| Casey | In loving memory of Patrick Casey, Poulnadaree, Killimer Died 5thMay 1996. His sister Mary (Baby) Casey Died 24th December 1998. Rest in Peace Amen. | |
| Gleasure Johnston | In loving memory of Samuel Gleasure Kilcarrol, Kilrush Died 23rd April 1960 Aged 91 years His Wife Jane Ruth Gleasure Died 22nd September 1965, Aged 85 Years. Their son –in – law Richard Johnston Died 16th June 1990, Aged 81 Years His Wife Sarah Johnston Nee Gleasure Died 4thApril 1998, Aged 83 Years. “Forever With The Lord” | |
| Peacocke (vault) | In Loving Memory of Frances M Peacocke Who Died 7th November 1896 With Christ which is far better. In Loving Memory of Thomas Twiss Peacocke Who fell asleep in Jesus February 7th 1896 Aged 48 Years. Them also which sleep with Jesus Will God bring with him Be thou faithful onto death And will give thee a crown of life Thess 4: 14 Rev 2:10. In Loving Memory of William Peacocke Who Died April 13th1886 And his wife Mary Peacocke Who Died October 15TH 1897. But now in Christ risen from the dead and become the first fruits of them that slept. 1.Car. 15.20 | |
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