Name of local churc for Killincarrig Greystones

[joytun]

The Old Cemetery at Kilmacanogue is usually locked, but one day, having worked in the New Cemetery and on the way home we found it open, so went in and took a few headstones.  They are also on IGP

This is the link to the files for Wicklow County:-
http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/wicklow/index.htm

If you click on "Headstones" you will get a full list of those currently available with text files to match.  e.g. photo No.1, is also No.1 in the text file.

Enjoy
Joy

[shanew147]

thanks,

I was able to get in just once also - I think it was on a Sunday morning.

found one of my possible ancestors (a Fitzsimon dated 1760s) in the section towards the N11, which although very difficult to read I was able to transcribe and photograph.   The cemetery is included in Cantwell's but he managed to miss it somehow..



Shane

[joytun]

Thanks for that tip re opening time for Old Cemetery.  I think we hit lucky as the Blessing of the Graves was soon after our visit.   The "trouble" with most graveyards is that almost all headstones face east, and in order to get the best photos and readings it is a case of being up and out at an early hour !!

Well done on locating one that isn't in Cantwells. I have located a few like that on my travels.

IGP would be delighted to get that photo and inscription.  Every one counts.
Cheers and thanks
Joy

[shanew147]

I'll have a search for the photo and transcription ..

By chance I was there around 9:30 - never thought about that being the perfect time from a lighting point of view. You've obviously much more experience with this!

I've a number from the 'new' cemetery also - I'll check if IGP already have those..

(I have to put the 'new' in quotes, as I read somewhere it opened in 1880s..)


Shane

[joytun]

I learnt the hard way!  It makes such a big difference having the light correct - all much easier to read.

Not so sure about the date of opening of the "new" cemetery.  I was informed that the first burials took place early 1930s and in fact if you look at the text for Headstones Nos. 2 & 3, you will see I have put a note following these regarding the fact that these two were erected facing south in error.

Joy

[dillonking]

Thank you Joy and Shane for all these interesting details. The photos of the cemetry are wonderful; unfortunately I don't think my family ever had the where withal to erect tombstones! Shame!

[TMLeigh]

Thanks for taking a photo of the Thomas, Annie, Mervyn Kavanagh headstone, they lived at the Ballybawn Hluse on Old Long Hill.  I am looking for information on the Ballybawn House and families that lived there.