Graveyard in Kilgory

Described by Comerford as 'An ancient grave-yard, still extensively used, occupies the probable site of St. Lony's cell and oratory, the latter, no doubt, in subsequent times by a public church (LA036-002001-). The trunk of a venerable tree (LA036-002004-) remains from an aperture in which, six feet from the ground, people still living state that they recollect to have seen water flow in a copious stream. Every available portion of the withered trunk is decorated with ex voto rags. The Saint's Well (LA036-002003-) is immediately outside the burial ground. A Patron used to be held here on the 24th of June; very old natives tell of crowds of people flocking to it, and of fields and tents set up for their accomodation' (Comerford 1886, vol. 3, 197). Roughly D-shaped graveyard (int. dims. 50m N-S; 51m E-W) enclosed by a stone wall containing post 1700 AD memorials. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran.

Described by Comerford as 'An ancient grave-yard, still extensively used, occupies the probable site of St. Lony's cell and oratory, the latter, no doubt, in subsequent times by a public church (LA036-002001-). The trunk of a venerable tree (LA036-002004-) remains from an aperture in which, six feet from the ground, people still living state that they recollect to have seen water flow in a copious stream. Every…