CURRAN: Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on the soul of John Curran, Mell who died 27th Dec 1922 aged 76 years, and his wife Anne who died 13th July 1926 also their sons James who died 19th May 1940 and Patrick 7th Oct. 1951. Erected by his loving wife and children (171)
The "171" refers to the location on a map of the cemetery. If you want a scan, please let me know.
From: Gravestone Inscriptions in Tullyallen by James Garry in Seanchas Ardmhaca Vol. 8., No. 2, 1977.
Also from: The Cord Cemetery by James Garry:
CRUISE Erected by Anne Cruise in memory of her husband Patrick Cruise who died 21st April 1882 aged 64 years. His daughter Margaret died 11th September 1870 aged 19 years. And his other daughter Mary died 5th August 1882. (896)
Also from St. Peter's Parish Cemetery, Drogheda by James Garry:
MARTIN: Erected by Mary Anne Martin, Mell, in memory of her uncle Thomas Cruise, 22nd March 1927. The above Mary Anne, 24th February 1972. Her husband, Laurence, 19th March 1972. (389)
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Brendan
(Incidentally, my g-g-grandfather Hugh Langan was living at No. 26 Singletons Cottages at the same time as the Currans. Our ancestors might have known each other!)
