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According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 3, 372), ‘Kilree castle [KK023-047001-], still traditionally remembered to have belonged to the “Friars,” stood within a few perches of Mr. Whitecroft’s house; a part of it yet remains. It marks the position of the monastic Grange of Kilree. Close beside it was a church or chapel, the graveyard attached to which was come upon, some years ago, when the foundation of Mr. Whitecroft’s house was being cut. The field adjoining this house and the fragment of the old castle, is called “Gorhee na soggarth,” the Priest’s Field’.
It is likely that the house referred to as Mr. Whitecroft’s house is Kilree House which was built between 1839 and 1947 and is located c. 70m SW of the Kilree castle. This suggests that the graveyard is located in the area adjacent to and, at least partially, occupied by the house.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 8 September 2021
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