Here are some of the Grave inscriptions fro Old Killanny Cemetery County Monaghan / Louth.
1. A Limestone Headstone. Martin Mc Mahon Coolreagh. Erected by Jane Mc Mahon in memory of her husband Martin, who departed this life the 26th April 1826, aged 49 years. Also in memory of her daughter Mary Mc Mahon who departed this life 26th Oct 1832, aged 24 years. Also the above named Jane Mc Mahon, who departed this life 11th Aug 1841, aged 56 years.
20. A Sanstone Headstone. I.H.S. This stone wsa erected by Matthew Byrne of Tullygoan in memory of his father James Byrne, who departed this life April 4th 1784, aged 65 years. Also his mother Mary Byrne (alias Mc Mahon) who departed this life February the 22nd 1792, aged 59 years. And likeswise his brother Thomas Byrne, who departed this life April 28th 1796, aged 31 yeras. Also in memory of his wife Judith Byrne who departed this life Sep 30th 1824, aged 50 years.
23. A Limestone Headstone. In Hoc Signo Vinces - Requiescant in Pace. This monument was erected by the Rev. Bryan Kelly, Parson of Killanny, who departed this life May 4th 1802, aged 57 years. Also his father Edward Kelly, who died March 26th 1783, aged 67 years. Also his mother Mary Kelly (alias Mc Mahon) who died July 6th 1788, aged 64 years. Here are deceased the remains of Rev Philip Kelly, who de this life May 2nd 1815, aged 57 years.
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