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    1. Re: [IRL-MONAGHAN] Carrickmacross
    2. Sally
    3. Bette: Actually, the town of Carrickmacross is in the civil (and Catholic) parish of Magheross (Maigher Rois), though it almost sits on the border of the civil (and Catholic) parish of Magheracloone. Pat's reply is entirely accurate, as my grandmother was born there and her ancestors were born, lived and died there and a second cousin still lives there. I have been there several times. Incidentally, I am the Sally which she cites! The C of I parish is, indeed, St. Molua, and some Catholic families were buried in this Anglican cemetery because their families had been in decades/centuries prior. However, few recent grave markers were apparent when I visited that church's cemetery, though some from the earliest of times, perhaps 1600s/1700s or so were fascinating. The markers in the "very old cemetery" which is in the center of the town of Carrickmacross were transcribed in an issue of the "Clogher Record" some years ago, but I doubt you will find your ancestors among them, as noted that most Catholic families couldn't afford any markers until the 20th century or later. Mine are in cemeteries in both Catholic parishes, and in the cemeteries surrounding the several church structures, but the only markers are of the 20th century, on those 8x12 plots holding multiple remains from decades ago (the churches were built in the 1820s and shortly thereafter). It should be noted that, even today, embalming is not often practiced in this area, with burial within a day or two of death and the immediately following church services. The noon news on the local radio station (everyone listens) lets all know who has died in the past 24 hours, and when the services will be, which all who can attend faithfully. Enjoy your trip! Sally

    05/28/2008 01:29:04