Grave Yard

Within grounds of former Drishane Convent. Shown on 1842 and 1904 OS 6-inch maps as rectangular 'burial ground' (c. 45m NE-SW; c. 50m NW-SE); 1936 OS 6-inch map shows extension to SE, graveyard now measuring c. 60m NE-SW; c. 120m NW-SE. Oldest inscribed headstones at N end, the earliest noted dated 1725; nun's burial area to E. Remains of parish church of Drishane (9495) at N end. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009