GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county LIMERICK
Caherelly Cemetery, Herbertstown, Dolores O’Riordan (1971–2018) was the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the internationally successful Irish rock band…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county LONGFORD
Saint John’s Churchyard, Edgeworthstown. Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849), a pioneering novelist in literature, known for “Castle Rackrent,” which satirized Anglo-Irish landlords;…
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GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county TIPPERARY
Rock of Cashel, Kings of Munster such as Cormac Mac Cuilennáin d. 908, the Rock…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county TYRONE
Clogher cathedral, Pádraig Ó Cuilín (Patrick O’Cullen, d. 1534), Catholic bishop of Clogher; a 16th-century…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county WESTMEATH
Lickbla graveyard near Castlepollard, Joe Dolan (1939–2007) legendary Irish singer and entertainer. Templecross Chapel Cemetery,…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county WEXFORD
Bunclody Cemetery , Nickey Rackard (1922–1976), the legendary Wexford hurler during the county’s golden age…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county WICKLOW
Derralossary Church grounds, Roundwood, Erskine Childers, fourth President of Ireland who served from June 1973 to…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county ARMAGH
Armagh cathedral (Church of Ireland cathedral): Brian Boroime (d1014), Brian Boru, who won the High…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county CARLOW
Killeshin churchyard: Samuel Haughton (1897): A scientist and geologist who died in Dublin and is…
GRAVEYARDS in Ireland’s county CAVAN
LLaragh, PJ Duke renowned Gaelic footballer for Cavan (All-Ireland winner in 1933, 1935, and 1947);…