Wall monument in Ballinamore

Built into the E end of the internal face of the S wall of the church (LF018-039----). An inscription in relief reads: 'HERE LIETH/THE CORPS OF/SIR RICH[AR]D BROWN, BARO/NET AND HIS LA/MARY PLUNCKET/O SWEET JESUS HAVE MERCY' (Wilson 1892, 291). Sir Richard Brown of Ballinamore Castle (LA018-038001-) died in 1642 (Burtchaell 1892, 443) and wife died in 1645 (Ó Cianáin 1935, 47). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 4 June 2013

Sir Richard Brown, Baronet, and his wife Mary Plunket are commemorated in this wall monument, likely built in the early 18th century. The monument is of local significance, reflecting the presence of the Brown family in the area and their connection to the church.