Graveyard in Ennistimon, County Clare

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What is recorded here

Situated on the highest point of a prominent hill in Ennistymon town. A trapezoidal-shaped graveyard (c. 100m E-W; c. 90m N-S) defined by a plain mortared wall. An 18th-century church (CL015-103001-) lies in the NW quadrant. The graveyard is still in use and has many 19th and 20th headstones and graveslabs. Two family vaults (Finnucane family) dominate the E slopes.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL015-103002

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Explorer Tom Children's burial ground in Ennistimon is right next to a church wall, very convenient for blessings. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll in your hand.

Blake and LinnaneHouse · 158 yd

Explorer Tom Blake and Linnane in Ennistimon had a poet fall in the ditch nearby in 1830, or so the rumours go. The shopfronts are gone now, but the building still looks like it’s judging your outfit choices from behind its sashes. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.

bridge187 yd

Explorer Tom Bridge in Ennistimon has very strong opinions on modern buildings and would ban them with a wave of its hand. A plaque honours Michael Conway from 1920, so it’s seen some proper drama while standing still. Have a nosey, politely.

Inscribed stone (present location) in EnnistimonInscribed stone (present location) · 230 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Inscribed stone in Ennistimon is bragging about Fineen FitzPatrick building a castle back in 1619, which is basically ancient history for a rock. The dog that lives here probably thinks he’s the one in charge of the whole operation. Bring a jacket; it’s never as warm as I promise.

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