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Knockcroghery parish historical graveyards

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  • 18-06-2020 9:38pm
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    Pique
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    Does anyone know a rough timeline for when Kilmain, Killinvoy and Knockcroghery(Galey) graveyards opened/closed and how to get info on those buried there.

    Judging by the headstones, Knockcroghery looks to have started around 1940.
    I know there was a burial in Kilmain as late as 1920 but Killeenvoy has me puzzled. Was it operational concurrently with Kilmain? Was it still open after Knockcroghery church was built before Galey cemetary opened?

    Ballymurray church and Culleen Hall were closed after Knockcroghery church was opened, that much I know. So it leads me to think Kilmain and Killinvoy shared the duties until Galey cemetary. Am I right?

    Was Portrun graveyard included in this mix too?


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    Fann Linn
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    Pique wrote: »
    Does anyone know a rough timeline for when Kilmain, Killinvoy and Knockcroghery(Galey) graveyards opened/closed and how to get info on those buried there.

    Judging by the headstones, Knockcroghery looks to have started around 1940.
    I know there was a burial in Kilmain as late as 1920 but Killeenvoy has me puzzled. Was it operational concurrently with Kilmain? Was it still open after Knockcroghery church was built before Galey cemetary opened?

    Ballymurray church and Culleen Hall were closed after Knockcroghery church was opened, that much I know. So it leads me to think Kilmain and Killinvoy shared the duties until Galey cemetary. Am I right?

    Was Portrun graveyard included in this mix too?

    The Heritage Officer in RosCoCo should be able to help you. Furthermore Roscommon Library is now open this week to the public so you should get more info there.


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    Pique
    Registered Users Posts: 3,044 ✭✭✭Pique


    Fann Linn wrote: »
    The Heritage Officer in RosCoCo should be able to help you. Furthermore Roscommon Library is now open this week to the public so you should get more info there.

    Ah brilliant. Never even thought about checking there.
    http://www.roscommoncoco.ie/en/Services/Community/Heritage/

    Thank you!


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