Ballyshannon
Assaroe Abbey Cemetery, Ballyshannon

(As printed in the Donegal Annual)

    Key:
    d.=died, a.=aged, by=erected by, dtr.=daughter, s.=son, f.=father, m.=mother, w.=wife, h.=husband, b.=brother

    ( Please use your browser's 'find' ( Ctrl + F ) option to find specific names. )

    1�To Philip O'Gleeson, d. April 20, 1897, a. 67. By dtrs., Mary and Margaret.

    2�To William Slevin, d. July 14, 1897, a. (59).

    3�By Terence Donagher to parents:  William, d. March 17, 1892, a. 84, and Alice Donagher, d. Nov. 26, 1906, a. 80. James Donagher, d. May 29,  1925, a.   74; his w. Mary, d. Dec. 8, I936,a. 72.
    
    4�To Michael Donaghue, d.  Dec. 6, 18o6, a. 30; his  m. Catherine Donaghue, d. October 31, 1808, a. 6(3).

    5�To John Slevin, d. 1900; his w. Mary, d. 1905; their family; Edward, d. 1922; Margaret d. 1949; Anne McGrachan, d. 1909; Also Edward Cassidy, d. 1953.

    6�"Robert McCown".

    7�To Mary Kennedy, d. Feb. 18, 1910, at Bundoran, a. 46; and dtr. Annie, d. March 7, 1909, a. 30; also Maggie J., d. March 20, 1919, a. 16.

    8�To Francis G. Brennan, infant, d. Feb. 26, 1951

    9�By James Mulligan to  s. Thomas P., d. Dec. 13, 1898, a. 22.

    10�To Patrick Slevin, Coolbeg, d. Jan. 2, 1947, a. 75.

    11�To "deceased members of Slevin family, Coolmore".

    12�To James T. McCullen, d. March 22, 1841, a, 19 months.

    13�By John Mclntire to w. Elenor Sweeny, d. Nov. 1, 1798, a. (3)6.

    14�By Margaret Mulrine to h. Hugh Mulrine, d. Sept. 19, 1907, a. 65;s. Frank, d. Nov. 12, 1901, a. 21; Margaret Mulrine d. June 3, 1927, a. 78; Mary Josephine Mulrine d. Nov. 4, 1929, a. 39; Hugh. J. Mulrine d. Oct. 4, 1930, a. 40. Also Patrick Mulrine d. March 8, 1942, a. 65.

    15�To Patrick McNeely, Tullyhurk, d. May 9, 1897; w. Mary, d. March 18, 1930; their s. Joseph, d. March, 21, 1941.

    16�To John Grimes, Wardtown, d. June 17, 1926, a. 90; w. Anne, d. June 4, 1923, a. 78; dtr. Brigid, d. April 13, a. 60

    17�To Laurence Hagarty, d. April 16, 1846, a. 29; his m., d, June 7, 1859, a. 68; his f., d. May 18, 1868, a. 78. "Also Mary and Bernard, the infant children of Bernard Hagarty of Ballyshannon, by whom this stone is erected". Anne, w. of Bernard, d. Oct. 12, 1895 a. 71; Bernard d. April 28, 1897, a. 78. Anna Margaret Hagarty, A Dec. 28, 1921.

    18�To Elenor Cannon, d. Dec. 8, 1814, a. 27.

    19�To Nanny O'Donnell, d. May 16, 1788, a. 50.

    20�To John 0 Donald, d. Nov. 8, 1791, a. 48.

    21�To John Gallagher, d. Feb. 21, 1940, a. 39.

    22�By William Sadd to dtr. Margaret Sadd McGloin, d. August 4, 1875, a. 30.

    23�By James Wren to parents.

    24�By Sarah Sheridan to h.  Owen Sheridan, d. Sept. 14, 1845, a. 50.

    25�To Jane Dorrian, d. 1892

    26�To Elis (Coan) of Aby, d. August i, 17(28)......

    27�By John O'Neil, CH., CH., New Zealand, to f. Arthur, d. March 26, 1901, a. 84;  and m. Ann O'Neil, d. Jan. 5, 1902, a. 82; also sisters Mary and Catherine O'Neil.

    28�By Edward McHugh to w. Anne McHugh, d. Dec. 14, 1854, a. 31.

    29�To Hugh Tunney, d. April ,22, 1798, a. 60.

    30�"Sacred/to the memory of the Revd. Michael Tunney, c.C., / late of Drumholm, who died at / Kilcar the 22nd of May, 1844 / in the thirtieth year of his age. / His piety, charity, his zeal for religion, / and Pa(ti)ons made him beloved by / all who knew him, and the grief for his loss was universal. His attachment to the people of / Drumholm was so great that his / removal from them to the parish of/ Kilcar caused his decline and/ premature death. This monument is placed over/ him by his father, Hugh Tunney. Also to the memory of his / brother John. who died Septr. 19th, 1841, aged 21 years. Requiescant in Pace."

    31�To Miles Sweeney, d. April .1, 1784, a. 60.

    32�To Cavin Siveney, d. 1765.

    33�By John Maginnes to s. Edward, d. Nov.  17, 1826, a. 18.

    34�By Denis Sweeny of Ballyshannon to m. Ann Sweeny, d. March 3, 1830, a. 91.

    35�By Pat Dee(r)y to w.  Margaret, Sweeney, d. Oct. 21, 1832, a. 21.

    36�To Joan Hanlan. d. "7ber. the 4th", 1735.

    37�"R.S".                                        

    38�To Dr. John Drummond, M.R.C.S.I., d. Feb. 20, 1818 a. 41; also, niece, Mrs. Edward Gillespie d.; Feb. 9, 1905, a. 57.

    39�By Mihl. Cooney to w., d., May, 25, 1844, a. 68 also f., d. May 1, 1818, a. 90.

    40�To Patrick McGahern d. Nov. 3, 1941;  also w. Annie, d Sept. 28, 1943; their s., John, d. Sept. 8, 1942.

    41�To Brigid Hernan d. March 12, 1934; also dtrs. Brigid, d. Aug. 12, 1920; Sarah, d. Oct.  16,. 1922; Winifred, d. May 20, 1926; Annie, d.. May 31, 1926; her, h, Michael. Hernan, d. Feb. 12, 1946. Her h. Michael Hernan, d. Feb. 12, 1946.

    42�To John Mulhern,  d. July 11 1832, a. 55; by his children in America.

    43�To Patrick Guckian,  Anacashel, Co. Leitrim, d. Oct. 27, 1948, a. 36; by w.

    44�To Brigid McKeown, d. June 8, 1951.

    45�To Sarah McKeown, d. March 31, 1881, a. 77; John McKeown, d. Jan. 25, 1885. a. 93; Annie  McKeown, d. Oct. 25, 1891, a. 43; Joseph McKeown, d. Sept. 4, 1894, a. 56;. Lizzie McKeown, d. July 17, 1920, a. 41; Agnes McKeown, d. July 23, 1949.

    46�To Michael (Mc)Ke(own) of. the Abbey of Bally(shannon), d. Dec. 17. l8(16).....

    47�By John Congall "in the year 1732".

    48�To Margret Daly, d. June 2, 1769, a. 39; "also the body of Owen Sheridan".

    49�The oldest inscription: "THIS TOMBE WAS (ERECTED/BY) CON(NO)R FOR HIS (F)A(THER) /FLAN 0 CLERY, WHOSE (BODY) LYES UNDERNEATH./ (DE)CEASED THE 31(st) OF 8BER, (ANNO) DOM. 1665."

    50�To John Mulhern, d. May 12, 1881. a. 77; w. Ellen Mulhern d. Nov. 8, 1891, a. 66; s. Terence, d. April 7, 1864, a. 18; dtr. Brigid Mulhern, d. Aug. 25, 1877, a. 26.

    51�To Bryan Mulhern of Ballyshannon ,d. Jan. 31, 1838, a. 41; also Bernard, infant s. of Matthew Mulhern of Ballyshannon, d. May 19, 1860. a. 3 months; and his dr. Lizzie d. Oct. 6, 1873, a. 15; and their f. Matthew Mulhern, d. Jan. 11, 1874, a. 43, also Almira w. of above Matthew, d. March 2, 1913, a. 80.

    53�To Bryan McGowan of Ballyshannon, d. April 15, 1870; w. Bridget d. March 6, 1889; also Terence McGowan, d. Feb. 13, 1886; Mary McGowan, d. March 15. 1887.

    53 - To John Gallagher, of Knather, d. Sept. 22, 1928, a. 81; w. Elizabeth. d. Sept. 18, 1930, a. 88; their dtr.-in-law, Hannah Gallagher d. Dec. 7, 1931.

    54�To Thomas Mclntyre, d. April 23, 1892, a. 65; w. Margaret, d. Jan. 30, 1923, a. 77; their children: Annie, d. Aug. 27, 1940; Thomas J., d. March 30, 1952. 

    55�To Darby Mclntire, d. Jan. 7, 1808, a. 96;  w. Mary Tunney, d. Oct. 27, 1817, a. 75.

    56�To Francis McGinley, his w. and family.

    57�To Michael O'Gorman, d. March 25, 1949; s. Dr. Ignatius O'Gorman, d. March 22, 1948.

    58�By Bess  Horan to m., Mary Horan, d. March 25, 1809, a. 67.

    59�To Patrick McLaughlin, d. March 28, 1915, a.  51; s. William, d. Glasgow, April 3, 1901. a. 7.

    60�By Thomas McCann of Derryhillow, to f. "Thomas", d. August 21, 1873, a. 67; m. Catherine, d. April 13, 1874, a. 84.

    61�To "Own McCowley", Knather, d. March 29, 1895, a. 79; s. James, d. Jan. 3, 1904, a. 42.

    62�To Anthony Donlevy, d. March 3, 1783, a. 34.

    63�To "Sololmon" -sic- McGunnigal, d. April  26, 1766, a. 57; also Charles McGunnigal. d. Nov. 9, 1793, a. 34.

    64�To James McGonigle, d. Aug. 29, 1847, a. 34.

    65�To Sweeneys: Anne Sweeney, d. Aug. 15, 1880: Sarah, March 12, 1800: Patrick J., April 10, 1894; Sadie, May 30, 1916; Marguerite, June 12, 1918; Patrick, Septr. 29, 1923; Liam, Sept. 1, 1932; Kate, March 7, 1949

    66�To "Min".�Mrs. Minnie Sloan, d. May 1, 1952; her m., Rose Rooney. d. Aug. 7, 1942; her b. Michael Rooney, d. May 12, 1943; her nephew, Paddy Duffy, d. Aug. 22, 1950.

    67�By w. to Daniel Logan, d. July 1, 1948.

    68�To Patrick Goan, d. May 19,   1952;  also Thomas Mclntyre, d. Dec. 9, 1917; his d., Mary E., d. Dec. 20, 1912.

    69�To Catherine Mclntire, d. May 21, 1821, a. 64.

    70�"Heare lyth/the body of P(a)t Mc(Ci)tire who/departed this / life ye yeare of / Our Lord, 1790 / adged-sic-82 /".

    71�"Heare Lyeth / ye Body of Pat / McCullic who/ Departed this / life ye yeare of / Our Lord, 1750, adged 58 /."

    72�To Thomas Maguire, d. Jan. 23, 1936; his bs: Patrick, d. May 25, 1945; Peter, d. Dec. 18, 1943; his nephew, Peter, d. June 9, 1928; his sisters: Bridget, d. April 6, 1946; Alice d. May 1, 1920.

    73�By dtr.. Sarah Boyle Graham; to Michael Boyle, d. May 27, 1896; w. Mary, d. June 9, 1913; their grandmother, Anne, d. Sept. 27, 1916.

    74�By s., George: To John Roper, Corker, d. March 27, 1919, a. 71; Elizabeth, d. May 23, 1006, a. 56. 

    75�By Hugh Keane to m., Anne Drummond, d. April 16, 1837; a. (3)6: her h. John Keane, d. June 7, 1859, a. 8(6).

    76�By Mr. Daly to sister, Anne Daly; also dtr. Mary Anne Daly, d..... 1886.

    77�To .... d. (1792), a; (11);  and (w.), Mary, d. March 24, 1814, a. 65.

    78�To John Kelly, d. June 25, 1817. a. 47; "also  Mary McGloin, mother of John, Elizabeth, Winifred all of which-sic-are  interred underneath. And inscribed by James McGloin, 1864."

    79�To Tom Munday, w. Anne, and children: Bernard, Sarah, Anne and Mary.

    80�To Edward Gallagher, d. June, 1856; w. Bridget, d. April, 1860; dtr. Mary, d. March 29, 1894.

    81�To Thomas McGowan, d. Aug. 15, 1881; w. Catherine, d. Jan. 20, 1880; dtr. Jane, d. Feb. 19, 1908; Rose Anne McGowan, d. Oct. 22, 1912, a. 50.

    82�To James Gallagher, d. April 26, 1909; w. Bridget, d. April 17, 1910.

    83�To John Moore, d. April 11, 1943, a. 54.

    84�To Josephine Roper, d. Feb. 27, 1897, a. 3 years,  10 months.

    85�To Bartley Daly, d. Aug. 17, 1763.

    86�By Rev. Charles Daly to parents: Michael, d. July 2, 1914; Bridget, d. May 29, 1934; his b. Mandy, d. June 28, 1916; sister, Bella, d. May 27, 1924; Teresa, d. Jan. 8, 1926; b.,  Michael, d.  May 22, 1941.

    87�"In memoriam / Adm. Rev. Caroli Daly/ Parochi S. Petri, Bradford,/0biit Die 19 Novembris, l949/. Annos 51 natus./ R.I.P./" "Sacred to the Memory / of the Very Revd. Charles Daly, P.P.,/St. Peter's, Bradford./ Died, 19th Novr., 1949/. Aged 51 years. R.I.P./"      

    88�To Patrick Hugh Daly, d. May 14, 1952; dtr. Kathleen, d. April, ii, 1938.

    89�By Francus McPhelim to his  three  dtrs.�Margaret, d. Jan. 14, 1793, a. 24; Mary, Oct. 24, 1795, a. 19;  and Bridget, Nov. 19, I1795, a. 9; also his grandson, Michael McPhelim of Tullymore, d. Dec. 1869, a. 75;  Michael's w. Mary, d. June  28, 1882, a. 77.

    90�By his parents to James Gilroy, Behey, d. Nov. 19, 1915, a. 23; his f., James, d. Nov. 20, 1929, a. 75; m., Mary, d. Feb. 27, 1927, a. 70; b. John, d. Dec. 20, 1926, a. 35.

    91�To Patrick Mo.... of Callda..., d. Oct. 18, ....... a. 86

    92�To Patrick Holland, d. May 17, 1908; w. Ellen, d. Sept. 16, 1937; s. Joseph d. April 30, 1931.

    93�By Annie Miller to f. Patrick Keon, d. March 11, 1908; m. Bridget Keon, d. Sept. 9, 1918; Annie Miller d. June 30, 1946.

    94�"John J. Reynolds/died 13th Jan. 1955/ Aged 1 �/.  

    95�To Francis Gillespie  and w. Anne, and children, Margaret and Francis.

    96�To  Francis  Cassidy of  Coolcolly, d. at  Ballyshannon, Oct. 21, 1887, a. 28, "lamented by all who knew him"; also Kate, w. of Michael Cassidy, d.  July 22, 1921; their s. Francis, d. Oct. 15, 1924; Michael Cassidy, Junr., d. April 27, 1943; Michael Cassidy, d. Dec. 29, 1943, a. 90.

    97�To Katie, w. of Harry Cassidy, "who died at her residence. The Graan, Enniskillen," Jan. 24, 1904, a. 20; also her h. Harry, d. Nov. 26, 1905, a. 31.

    98�To "Roas -sic,- Cassidy", d. May 20, 1857, a. 13; f. James Cassidy, d. April 21, 1863, a. 60; m.  Anne Cassidy, Coolcolly- Ballyshannon, d. May 5, 1901, a. 81; their s., James, d. Sept. 6, 1908, a. 58; his w. Frances Catherine, d. Dec. 23, 1947; their s. Michael, d. June 18, 1902.

    99�To Neil Gillaspie, d. Dec. 6, 1789, a. 51.

    100�"HERE LHYS THE / BODY OF THADY / COAN WHO DI/ED IN THE YEARE 1681/".

    101�"Here lyeth the / body of Thad Coane /who departed this life / (2)9th day of October / 172(3) in the 6(5)th year of / his age. Here lyeth the/ body of Terenc(e) / Coan who depar / ted this life the / (8th) day of March / 17(29) in the  (4?) year / of his age/."

    102�"HIC JACET (F.) THOMAS / CVINN ABB. B. MARIEE/ DE SAMERIA QUI OBIIT/ DIE 30 MAII ANNO DOMINI/ 1669." "Here lies (Fr.) Thomas Quinn, Abbot of Blessed Mary('s Abbey), Of Saimer, who died 30th day of May, A.D., 1669." 

    103�To Mrs. Catherine Boyle, d. April 13, 182(1), a. 63; and h. Philip Boyle, d. June 28, 1831, a. 77.

    104�To "Phelem O'Boyl", d. July, 1731. 

    105�By Lizzie Boyle to b-, Johnny Boyle, d. Jan. 10, 1894, a. 24; and f., Philip Boyle, d. Nov. 1, 1918, a. 105; m. Brigid Boyle, d. Jan. 18, 1929, a. 103.

    106�By Philip Boyle, Ednagor, to f. Earl O'Boyle, d. Oct. 10, 1792, a. 56.

    107�To Owen Keenan, d. Nov. 1781, a. 78. 

    108�By "Daniel Garven" to s., Patrick Garven, d. March 5, 1785, a. 25; and (Esther) Garven, alias Mclntire, w. to Patrick, d. Feb. 25, 1786, a. (5)2.

    109�By Philip Boyle to w. Sarah, d. April 30, 1921, a. 54.

    110�To Philip Boyle, Ednagor, d. Sept. 10, 1951, a. 91; w. Sarah, d. April 30, 1921, a. 54; by dtr. Catherine.  

    111�To James O'Donnell, d. Aug. 30, 1860, a. 75.

    112�To Catherine Tu(nney), d. Sept. 18, 183?, a. 19.  

    113�To Michael Tunney, Market St., Ballyshannon, d. March, 2, 1946, a. 80.

    114�To William Lynch, d. June 11, 1877; w. Elizabeth, d. April 26, 1880.  

    115�To John Hamilton, d. Sept. 5, 1841, a. 76.    

    116�By Hugh McNulty, to f, Hugh, d. Nov. 1788, a. 85.

    117�"I.H.S. L. CISIDE, 1757."      

    118�To Dan Mulhartagh, d. Sept. 9, 1928; w. Kathleen, d. Aug. 10, 1901; s. Owen, d. April 19, 1902.

    119�"Sacred to the memory .... Gallagher .. . ."

    120�"HERE LYES THE / BODY OF TERENCE / COLEN WHO DYED IN MAY / 21, 1713 /."

    121�To David McBride, d. July 28, 1940.  

    122�To John Boner, d. a. 80.          

    123�To Daniel McNulty, Castle St., Ballyshannon, d. March 14, 1919, a. 85; sisters: Bridget, d. Aug. 28, 1902, a. 56, and Mary Devanney, d. Dec. 23, 1914, a. 82; w.  Margaret, d. June 25, 1921, a. 65.

    124�To  Mary Stephens, dtr.  of William Stephens, Ballyshannon, d. Monday, Feb. 10, 1840, a. 24; and Mary, his w., d. Friday, March 6, at 64: s. John, d. April 14, 1886, a. 78; Mary, w. of John, d. Oct. 10, 1900, a. 82. 

    125�To Dr. B. Stephens, d. April 9, 1848, a. 44; James Stephens, d. May 21, 1856, a. 12; Almira Stephens   d. Sept. 22, 1877, a. 4 days; and children of P. J. Stephens: Emma, William, Joseph and Florence; also John Stephens, d. Aug. 28, 1923, a. 81;  John's w. Emma. d. Feb. 22, 1925, a. 77.       

    126�To Mary, w. of P. J.  Stephens, Main Street,  Ballyshannon, d. March 10, 1945, a. 49.

    127�To Annie, w. of P. B. Stephens, d. Sept.  27, 1894, a. 37; also above Patrick Brady Stephens, d. July 19, 1920, a. 73. 

    128�To John Connolly, d. Sept. 8, 1931,  a. 40; m. Mary Anne, d. Sept. 22, 1935, a. 72.

    129�By William Breslin on May 28, 1862, to f., Daniel, d. Sept. 1838; b. Patrick, d. Oct., 1811; b. Daniel, d.....1859; also  above "Willeam", his  m. Catherine, d. March 18, 1863, a.  77; "also  his brother Daniel's son, Patrick Breslin, East Port, Ballyshannon", d. Aug. 26, 1884, a. 28;  also John Breslin, d. Nov. 16, 1876; also "the above-named William Breslin". d. May 17, 1879; "also Frances Breslin, sister of" William, d. Jan. 30, 1905.

    130�By John Breslin to parents: William and Isabella.

    131�"Veni, Vidi, Vici."  

    132�To Thomas and Margaret McGowan; also Catherine, w. of Edward McGowan, d. April 14, 1933. 

    133�By Owen McPhelim of Moniendough, to w. Mary, d. Jan. 27, 1871, a. 56.

    134�"This stone erected by John McPhelem, for him and his posterity, 1756".

    135�To Con O'Donnell, d. Aug. 22, 1817, a. 56.

    136�To Dan (T)unny, d. Sept. 1, 1777, a. 22; by his f. Darby.

    137�By John McNulty to dtr. Mary Anne, d. Oct. 10, 1863; s. John, d. Sept. 8, 1878, a. 29.

    138�To Fardy McNulty, d. Dec. 9, 1801, a. 62.

    139�"This stone was / erected by John /' Stephens / in memory of his  seven children,/1783"/.

    140�By Edward Higgins to f. d. Feb. 22, 1812, a. 44; also his s. David, d. June 25, 1890, a. 23; Edward Higgins d. Dec. 21, 1906; Catherine Higgins d. Jan. 6, 1913:  John Higgins d. Nov. 13, 1924.

    141�To James Timoney of Rosscatt, d. Nov. 14, 1948; w. Mary, d. Sept. 3, 1953.

    142�To William Drummond, d. March 23, 1949, a. 22.

    143�To Charles McCabe, d. Feb. 14, 1796, a. 72; w. Elinor, d. Dec. 25, 1808, a. 70; s. Redmond. d. Jan. 4, 1821, a. 67. 

    144�To Mary McBride of Ballyshannon, d. Nov. 15, 1855, a. 75; h. Michael, d. Feb. 19, 1863, a. 84. 

    145�By John McGlaughlin to f., d. Jan. 15, 1831, a. 47.

    146�By W. McGlaughlin to f., d. Jan. 15, 1828, a. 84.

    147�By James Ivers Kelly of Ballyshannon to f., John C. Kelly, C.E.; also m., Catherine Ivers d. Jan. 9, 1897, a. 68;  also above James, d. Sept. 7, 1910, a. 48; his s. James Joseph, d. May 21, 1919, a. 21.

    148�To Hugh Kelly, d. Oct. 31, 1837, a. 67; w. Jane, d. Oct. 13, 1831, a. 75; s. William, d. March 6, 1851, a. 53. 

    149�To the Kelly family, Abbey, and to Mrs. Charlotte Black, Sheegus, d. Sept. 30, 1952.

    150�By children to m., Mary McCafferty, d. Aug. 11, 1941.

    151�To Joanna MacLean alias McCarthy, d. July 4, 1809, a. 24.

    152�To Bernard McCanan, d. March 9, 181(5), a. 13. 

    153�"Here lieth the O'Briens".     

    154�To Bridget Culinan alias  Magough,  d. March 2, 1791, a. 56.

    155�To Patrick Keregan, d. July 7, 1778, a. 79. 

    156�To Edward McNulty of Bishop St., Ballyshannon, d. May 7, 1859; w. Eleanor Connolly, d. March 25, 1904; dtr. Bridget, d. May 29, 1907;  infant ss. Hugh and John. By dtr. and sister, Caroline C. McNulty.

    157�By Edward McNulty to m., d. June 7, 1837, a. 62.

    158�"I.H.S. P.H." 

    159�To Mary A. Downey, d. June 28, 1926, a. 38.

    160�To Mary J. Cleary, d. June 9, 1934; s. Thomas, d. Jan. 21, 1920; John d. Jan. 20, 1949; h. James d. April 13, 1952.

    l61�To Bernard Cleary "interred" Aug. 28, 1869, a. 78.

    162�To Lizzie Muldoon, d. April 28, 1918, a. 48; her children: Patrick d. April 11, 1891, a. 1; Catherine d. Feb. 7, 1906, a. 3.

    163�To John Muldoon d. Jan. 27, 1003; w. Mary A., d. March 8, 1910; dtr. Catherine, d. Jan. 9, 1898; By Muldoon family.

    i64�"M.M."   

    165�To Michael Gillespie of Kildoney, d. Oct. 30, 1867, a. 70; by s. Michael.  

    166�To "thomas Mulhern", d. April 7, 1770, a. 70.

    167�To Michael Brogan, d. May 8, 1857, a. 68; by dtr. Sarah.

    168�To Daniel Gibbons, d. Sept. 24, 1873, a. 58; w. Mary d. July 4, 1857, a. 50; children: Patrick, Catherine, Joseph, Daniel and William.

    169�To Edward Lyons, Bishop St., Ballyshannon, d. Dec. 8, 1947, a. 56.

    170�By John Kerins to w. Mary B., of Creevy, d. Nov. 28, 1918, a. 26.

    171�"Here lyeth (the body) of John P..."  

    172�(The grave of the late Fr. P. J. Kelly, (Fr. Joe), Adm., Killymard, d. July, 1955, R.I.P.). June 19, 1903, a. 70; also Annie M. Kelly, d. July 20, 1922, a. 47.

    173�To Anne Ivers  d. Sept. 30, 1873, a. 42;  also Dr. Charles Ivers, L.A.H.I., d. Sept. 14, 1882, a. 60; Dr. Hugh Ivers, L.R.C.S.E., d.

    174�To Michael Harrison, Ballyshannon, d. Nov. 30. 1889, a. 85.

    175�Grave of Bishop Anthony O'Donnell, O.F.M., Bishop of Raphoe. (1750-'55):
    "Hic jacet IIImus. et Reverdmus. / Dns. Fr. Antonius O'Donnell,/ Epus. Rap.s Ord.s Min.s Stric.s/Observantiae S. P. Fran.ci Sacrae/ Theolgiae Prefsor eximius, totius / Hiberniae Primus Pater, vir vere/Egregius e: pius. Obiit 26 Aprilis / Etatis suae anno 74,� I755." "Here lies the Most Illustrious and Most Reverend Fr. Anthony O'Donnell, Bishop of Raphoe, Of the Order of the Stricter Observance of St. Francis, a distinguished professor of sacred theology, the premier Father Provincial, a man truly admirable and virtuous. He died, 26th of April, in the seventy-fourth year of his age, 1755."

    176�"Hie jacet Rev. D."s F.r Anto/nius Dunlevy, Ord.s Min.s Stric.s /Obs. S.P. Fran.ci Difinit.r et / Past.r de Kilbar.n, nec non V.G. /Rap.t obiit 26to. Jun. etati.s suae. / Anno 44to 1764." "Here lies the Rev. Fr. Anthony Dunlevy, Diffinitor of the Order of the Stricter Observance of St. Francis, and Pastor of Kilbarron, and also Vicar General of Raphoe. He died on the 26th June, in the forty-fourth year of his age, 1764."

    177�To Penelope  Dunlevy  alias Boyle, d. Jan. 29,  1794, a. 55.

    178�"Hic jacet Revd. Joannes / Kelly, viginti circiter / annos Pastor de Kilbar/ron, Vicarius Generalis / de Diocesi Rapotensis. / Obiit 30mo. October Anno / Domini, 1806, aetatis suae 68. Requiescat in Pace." "Here lies the Rev. John Kelly, for about twenty years Pastor of Kilbarron, Vicar General of the Diocese of Raphoe. He died on the 3oth of October, 1806 / in the sixty-eight year of his age. May he rest in peace." 

    179�To Edward Kelly of Ballyshannon, d. Nov. 26, 1829, a. 68; w. Mary, alias Cassidy, d. April 11, 1815, a. 48; s. John, d. Sept. 26, 1818, a. 28.

    180�To Frances Kelly, d. Aug. 18, 1941; dtr. Bernadette Kelly, d. April 13, 1918.

    181�To Hugh Patten d. Dec. 9, 1793, a. 60.

    182�To Patrick Gallinagh, d. Aug. 1, 1953, a. 73.

    183�To  Susan Slane, d. Aug. 24, 1847, a. 55; by dtr. Bridget Slane.

    184�By John Sweeny, Ballyshannon, to children: Mary, Gertrude, John, Joseph, John, Eunan, James; also his f., Morgan Sweeny, d. Sept. 18, 1918; m. Anne Sweeny, d. Dec. 7, 1919; w. Kate, d. Feb. 4, 1930.

    185.-�To John O'Neill d. Nov. 21, 1879, a. 65; "also/to the memory of the / Revd. Hugh J. McManus/, Pastor, Mountholly,/ New Jersey, U.S.A., America/, who died at Ballyshannon,/June 21st,   1880./aged 38 years." Also Roseanna Daly, d. Dec. 14, 1914.

    186�To James Fox, d. Nov. 8, 1934; also Mary Fox, d. June 7, 1938, a. 32. 

    187�To Denis Gallagher, d. Dec. 16, 1890; also Maggie Gallagher, d. Oct. 18, 1903, a. 20.

    188�To Margaret, w. of Peter Kelly, Ballyshannon, d. July 16, 1835, a. 34; also Edward Kelly, B.L., born April 2, 1830, d. May 22, 1881; also above Peter Kelly, d. Sept. 10, 1882, a. 90, also Rose, w. of Peter Kelly, Junr., Ballyshannon, d. Jan. 21, 1900.

    189�To John, s. of Patrick Brady of Rockfield, d. Aug. 13, 1836, a. 21; John's m., Margaret (Brady),  d. July, 1863, a. 72; his f., Patrick Brady, d. Feb. .... a. 73.

    190�By Constantine Maguire of Ballyshannon to w. Susan McGuire, d. Nov. 1, 1861, a. 39.

    191�To James Moohan, d. April 1, 1940, a. 74; also Margaret Moohan, d. Jan. 21, 1946, a. 76.

    192��"Underneath are laid the remains/ of Thomas Moohan of Kill(barron), who,/after six years of .... / preparation for the priesthood in/ the College of Maynooth, died in the / bosom of his family on the l9th of February, 18(60), aged (2)1 years."

    193�To James Moohan, d. Oct. 22, 1915; also Mrs. K. Gilfedder d. May 19, 1916.

    194�To James Sreen d. March, 1896; w. Alice: two ss., Edward and Hugh John; By dtr. Bedela.      

    195�To Simon Sheil, d. Dec. 19, 1837, a. 55, "deservedly regretted by his / numerous friends and acquaintances./This stone is erected to his memory / by his afflicted widow. In coelo quiescat. Also / his son John, who died June the 15th/, 1895, and is buried here."

    SHEIL VAULT

    196�"Pray for the soul / Dr. Simon Sheil / of Ballyshannon,/ and the members of his family / in remembrance of whom / this cross is erected./ May they rest in peace./ Amen./"  

    197�To Thomas Mclntyre, d. July 4, 1860, a. 73; w. Mary, d. May 8, 1885, a. 79; Mrs. Anne McGowan, d. Oct. 12, 1926, a. 74; James McGowan d. Sept. 3, 1929, a. 87.

    198�To Mary Sharkey, a. 19; by her f.  

    199�By John Sharkey of Ballyshannon to w. Margaret, d. Oct. 13, 1859, a. 38; two infant children;  also John Sharkey d. March 19, 1863, a. 43.

    200�To Edward Doogan d. March 22, 1939.

    201�To John Kelly d. July 8, 1890, a. 72; w. Sarah, d. Feb. 8, 1920, a. 92; grandtr. Rose Melly, d. Oct. 17, 1923, a. 17; Edward Kelly, d. Dec. 20, 1939, a. 80; Sarah Melly, d. May  10, 1940, a. 71.

    202�To Joseph Campbell, d. March 25, 1913, a. 34;  m. Margaret, d. April 19, 1918, a. 84;  b. James, d. Nov. 20, 1932, a. 61; Frances Campbell, d. March 16, 1935. 

    203�To John Monaghan d. June 11, 1924; w. Ellen d. Aug. 31, 1934; Margaret Monaghan d. July 14, 1952.

    204�To Michael Ward of Cashel, d. May 25, 1875, a. 63; w. Mary, d. March 3, 1891, a. 76; s. William; his w., Brigid;  and their son, Michael, d. March 16, 1951. William L. Ward d. Jan. 17. 1952.

    205�"GAVIGAN".                    

    206�To Michael Ward, Acres, Ballyshannon,. d. Aug. 7, 1937, a. 87; w. Mary, d. March 27,  1935, a. 75; also Anna and John Ward, infants.

    207�To Ellen Ward, w. of John Ochiglevich, born in Tawley, 1822, d. in Ballyshannon, Jan. 4, 1877.

    208�By w. to Patrick Gilleece, d. Nov. 24. 1936; also Mary K., baby, d. Jan. 11, 1935.

    209�To Edward Thomas, d. May 9, 1875, a. 63.

    210�"Sacred/ to the memory / of/ the Revd. Thomas Daly,/ who departed this life/, 10th November, 1867, aged 38 / years./Requiescat in peace./"  

    211�To Percy MacNeny, d. May 17, 1887, a. 19.  

    212_"Revd. Daniel E. Coyle, P.P./ Kilbarron,/ died at Ballyshannon,/ 7th September, 1868,/ aged 65 years./" 

    213 - "Orate pro anima/ Adm. Rev. Danielis Spence/ Parochi, qui sese missioni/sacrae in Kilbarron/ L annos optime dedit/. Natus anaos LXXX/ obiit in Domino/A.D. Quartum Kal./Maiis, MDCCCXCII/. R.I.P./"   "Pray for the soul of the Very  Rev. Daniel Spence, Pastor, who for fifty years completely gave himself to his sacred mission in Kilbarron. He died, aged eighty years, 28th April, 1892, R.I.P."

    214�To James Sweeny, d. March 22, 1892, a. 69; w. Bridget, d. March 7, 1901, a. 64.

    215�To Mary Theresa Stephens, d. Jan. 11, 1890, a. 20. 

    216�To Robert Sweeny, Ballyshannon, d. April 15, 1908; w. Margaret, d. April 10, 1900; f., John, Drimnagrough, d. April 26, 1892, a. 91.

    217�"Erected by Bernard Reynolds, Corker,/ in loving memory of his son/ Rev. Robert Reynolds, C.C.,/ Milford,/ who died 29th October, 1917,/ Aged 40 years./"

    218�To Agnes, w. of James McGloin, d. Jan. 4, 1872, a. 29; also children: James and Mary.           

    219�"... gone up ..."   

    220�To Michael ODoherty d. Dec. 6, 1911, a. 63; b. Alex, d. April 25, 1881, a. 23; sister, Sarah, d. May 19, 1881, a. 27; parents: Isabella d. June 9, 1881, a. 65; James, d. Jan. 22, 1886, a. 71; b. John, d. Jan. 15,  1900, a. 55; nephew Alex, d. Nov. 18, 1903, a. 6. Also Francis O'Doherty, d. Sept. 30, 1920, and his w. Margaret, d. July 15, 1920; their dtr. Mary, d. May 31, 1924; his b. James O'Doherty, d. March 24, 1919.    

    221�To Margaret Gormley; and her parents. 

    222�To Mary Taylor, d. May 16, 1939. 

    223�"I.H.S.".   

    224�To Ann Morrow, d. Oct. 24, 1925, a. 72; b. Patrick, d. Dec. 14, 1905, a. 60.        

    225�To James Gavigan, Creevy, Ballyshannon,   d. Sept. 4, 1900; w. Brigid, d. Nov. 8, 1884; dtrs. Catherine, d. July 16, 1885; Elizabeth Agnes, d. Feb. 2, l886; Ann Jane, d. July  22, 1898; Brigid, d. June 1, 1918.           

    226�"... Charles Neill died ..."

    227�To the deceased members of the O'Donnell family, Cowpark, Ballyshannon.

    228�By Peter Keon to w. and children.   

    229�To Catherine Campbell, d. Nov. 1, 1939; her m., Margaret Cleary, d. April 2, 1937.

    230�To Thomas Cleary, d. Nov. 17, 1949, a. 55.      

    231�By Redmond Quaid, Coolmore, to w. Catherine, d. Oct. 20, l886, a. 55.
HEADSTONE INSCRIPTIONS AT ASSAROE CEMETERY
Back to Index Page
Rest in Peace
1