- FBurrane graveyard, near Killimer, Ellie Hanley (1808–1826), The young woman at the centre of the intriguing “Colleen Bawn” murder case (involving elopement, betrayal, and drowning in the Shannon), which inspired plays, operas (e.g., The Lily of Killarney), and folklore. Her grave became a major 19th-century tourist attraction.
- Corcomroe Abbey (ruins), near Ballyvaughan, in this famous Cistercian abbey,
- Corcomroe Abbey, Conor O’Brien (c, 1534–1581): Conchobhar na Súdaine Ó Briain, the 13th-century King of Thomond, who navigated the complex politics of the Tudor reconquest of Ireland
- Doonaha Churchyard, near Kilkee, Thomas J, McRedmond, the Land League activist and Irish Parliamentary Party MP for East Clare,
- Drumcliffe Churchyard (Ennis), Terence Aubrey Murray (1810–1873): A pastoralist and politician who became a prominent figure in colonial New South Wales, Australia, and was the father of the famous poet Banjo Paterson,
- Dysert O’Dea Castle (near Corofin), Micheál Ó Raghallaigh (c, 1770–c, 1830): A United Irishman and later a captain in Napoleon’s Irish Legion, remembered as a prominent rebel and exile,
- Ennis Friary/Franciscan abbey: Máire Rua (Mary O’Brien) (c.1615–1686) Known as “Máire Rua” (Red Mary), a formidable 17th-century landowner, heiress, and clan figure who married three times, managed estates in the Burren region, and became a legendary (sometimes notorious) figure in Irish folklore. She requested burial in the abbey of Ennis, though no marker survives.
- Feakle graveyard: Brian Merriman (c.1749–1805), Satirical poet best known for his long work Cúirt an Mheán Oíche (The Midnight Court), a witty commentary on Irish society, love, and marriage in the 18th century. Biddy Earley, reputed to be the inspiration for the Terry Pratchett witches in Ankh-Morpork:, is buried in the same graveyard but the grave is not marked.
- Kilfenora Cathedral, Michael J O’Doherty, the Bishop of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora,
- Killaloe Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Murchadh Ó Briain, the 16th-century King of Thomond and ally of the Earl of Kildare, is believed to be buried here,
- Killone Abbey (near Ennis), Donnchadh Ó Briain, the 15th-century King of Thomond in the traditional royal burial ground of the O’Brien dynasty.
- Killone Abbey (near Ennis), Donat O’Brien (c, 1585–c, 1635): A soldier and landowner who served as an officer in the Spanish army in the Netherlands before returning to Ireland,
- Moynoe Graveyard in Scariff, County Clare, John Minogue (1839–1916), the Fenian from East Clare. He was born in Scarriff, resided in Moynoe for many years, and died on 15 April 1916
- Saint Columba’s Church, Ennis, James P, O’Dea, the Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora,
- Saint Flannan’s Cathedral (Church of Ireland), Killaloe, John J, Harty, the, Catholic Archbishop of Cashel and prominent nationalist.
- Fanore, John O’Donohue (1956–2008): Poet, philosopher, and author of Anam Cara,
- Fanore, Francis Stuart (1902–2000): Controversial novelist and member of Aosdána..
List of Graveyards in Clare
Ballard Graveyard, Ballyallia Graveyard, Ballycannon Graveyard, Ballyea (St. John’s Churchyard), Ballynacally (St. Brigid’s Churchyard), Ballysheen Graveyard, Ballyvaughan (St. John the Baptist Churchyard), Barefield (Templemaley Graveyard), Burren (St. Patrick’s Churchyard), Canon Island Abbey Graveyard, Carron (St. Cronan’s Churchyard), Clarecastle (St. Peter and Paul’s Churchyard), Clondegad Graveyard, Clonlara (St. Senan’s Churchyard), Clonloghan Graveyard (Newmarket-on-Fergus), Clooney (St. John’s Churchyard), Cooraclare (Knockerra Cemetery), Corcomroe Abbey Graveyard, Corofin (St. Brigid’s Churchyard), Creevagh Graveyard, Croom (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Cross (Kilnagalliagh Graveyard), Crusheen (St. Cronan’s Churchyard), Doonbeg (Church of the Assumption Churchyard), Doora (St. Brigid’s Churchyard), Drumcliff Cemetery (Ennis), Drumline Graveyard, Dysert O’Dea Churchyard, Ennis (Drumcliff Cemetery), Ennis (Friary Graveyard), Ennistymon (New Cemetery, Church Hill), Ennistymon (Old Cemetery), Feakle (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Feenagh Graveyard, Inagh (St. Joseph’s Churchyard), Iniscealtra (Holy Island Graveyard), Kilballyowen Graveyard, Kilchreest Graveyard, Kilconry Graveyard, Kilcorney Graveyard, Kilfarboy Graveyard, Kilfenora (Poulacarron Cemetery), Kilfiddane Graveyard, Kilkee (St. Senan’s Churchyard), Kilkishen (St. Camillus Churchyard), Killaloe (St. Flannan’s Cathedral Graveyard), Killard Graveyard, Killeely Graveyard, Killilagh Graveyard, Killimer (St. Imy’s Churchyard), Killinaboy (St. Brigid’s Churchyard), Killone Abbey Graveyard, Killulla Graveyard, Kilmacduane Graveyard, Kilmaley (St. John’s Churchyard), Kilmurry Ibrickane Graveyard, Kilmurry McMahon Cemetery, Kilnaboy (Corcomroe Abbey Graveyard), Kilnasoolagh Graveyard, Kilnoe Graveyard, Kilrush (Holy Trinity Churchyard), Kilrush (Old Shanakyle Cemetery), Kilshanny Graveyard, Kiltacky Graveyard, Kiltenane Graveyard, Kiltoraght Graveyard, Kiltumper Graveyard, Kiltynane Graveyard, Lisdeen Graveyard, Lisdoonvarna (Holy Rosary Churchyard), Liscannor (St. Brigid’s Churchyard), Lissycasey (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Milltown Malbay (St. Joseph’s Churchyard), Moyarta Graveyard, Moynoe Graveyard, Newmarket-on-Fergus (St. Joseph’s Churchyard), O’Briensbridge (St. Thomas’ Churchyard), Ogonnelloe (St. Molua’s Churchyard), Quin (St. Fineen’s Churchyard), Rath (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Ruan (St. Mary’s Churchyard), Scarriff (Carrowmore Cemetery), Shannon (Illaunamanagh Cemetery), Sixmilebridge (St. Finnachta’s Churchyard), Templemaley Graveyard (Barefield), Tomfinlough Graveyard, Tulla (St. Mochulla’s Churchyard), Tullabrack Graveyard, Whitegate (St. Mary’s Churchyard)
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County Clare:
Ireland’s county Clare is renowned for its dramatic cliffs and traditional heritage, with the Cliffs of Moher offering breathtaking views over the Atlantic. The Burren’s unique limestone landscape provides hiking and rare flora, while Bunratty Castle offers medieval history with its restored interiors. Check out the traditional music scene in Doolin and the county’s coastal beaches. Clare is Ireland’s eighth largest county by size (3,188 square km) and 19th largest by population (127,938). Population peaked at 286,394 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 73,597 in 1966. In terms of hospitality, Clare is Ireland’s sixth most visited tourist county with around 485,000 international visitors per year.
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