Aughnahoy Catholic Graveyard

Father John Cassidy, who was the parish priest of Ahoghill and Portglenone, bought in 1779 from Charles Hamilton a small section of ground. The Aughnahoy church was built in 1782 and would serve the Portglenone end of his parish.

Aughnahoy Cemetery

In the late 1780s, additional adjacent ground was bought to serve as a burying ground. The new land was consecrated in 1790 by Dr McMullan who was the Bishop of Down and Connor. The total area of the church and graveyard was now three roods and fourteen perches. Prior to using this graveyard, most locals had previously been buried in Colm’s Thorn in Gortfad.

Despite the church and it’s graveyard being situated in the townland of Slievenagh (opposite Portglenone forest), they were given the name of Aghnahoy, due to a Mass Rock in the neighbouring townland of that name. In old documents the name is spelt Aghnahoy. Indeed the older generations would have pronounced it that way.

But in modern times it is written and pronounced Aughnahoy.

Aughnahoy Gravestones

Surname	Headstone Transcription
Blaney	I.H.S Erected By Sarah Blaney In loving memory of her husband James Blaney, Port Glasgow Who died 27th December 1922 Also the above Sarah Blaney Died at Port Glasgow 18th February 1937 R.I.P.
Britton	J.H.S. Erected By John Britton of Mullinsallagh in Memory of Margaret Britton his wife who departed this life 28th June 1841 Aged 52 years, also his son Henry who departed this life February 5th 1845 Aged 33 years. Likewise of the above named John Britton who departed this life 3rd August 1851 Aged 70 years
Canavan	J.H.S Erected in memory of Henry Canavan Of Lisrodden, who departed this life 6th September 1874 aged 7[?] [years]
Cannovin	I.H.S Erected To the memory of Sarah, the beloved wife of Hugh Cannovin of Finkiltagh, who Died 22nd January 1870 aged 61 years Also their daughter Sarah Cannovin who died 25th April 1879, aged 33 years
Cassidy	J.H.S Erected In memory of The Reverend John Cassidy, pastor of this Parish for 51 years He erected two chapels in it and died on the 12th of January 1819, aged 75 years. Also his brother Reverend Peter Cassidy Pastor of Belfast for 21 years. He died on the 21st April 1815 aged 55 years
Cassidy	I.H.S. Here lieth the body of John [?] Cassidy who departed this life 11 July 18[?] aged [?] years
Daly	Most sacred heart of Jesus Have mercy on the souls of James Daly Died 12th June 1932 His wife Mary Died 26th October 1916 His daughters Rose died 9th April 1925 Marion died 7th April 1907 His infant children Neal, Patrick, Kathleen R.I.P.
Daly	J.H.S. In memory of Isabel Daly Who departed this life 3rd November 1821 Aged 60 years Her grandson Daniel Daly 18th January 1837 aged 3 years Her grandson James Daly 5th October 1837 aged 21 years Her husband Daniel Daly 12th March 1847 aged 98 years And also their son Daniel Daly 18th February 1860 aged 68 years And also Annie, widow of the last named Daniel Daly, (Nee Molloy) 7th June 1873 aged 78 years
Daly/Mackle/O’Kane	Underneath are interred the remains of Margaret Daly of Portglenone Who departed this life on the 25th April 1811 Aged 63 years Her daughter Margaret Mackle 20th March 1830 aged 26 years Her daughter Catherine Daly 17th September 1835 aged 18 years Her son James Daly 22nd August 1818 aged 37 years And also John Daly her husband 8th May 1831 aged 80 years Their daughter Elizabeth Daly 12th January 1859 aged 46 years Their son John Daly who departed this life 30th March 1870 aged 65 years Their daughter Mary Ann O’Kane Died in New York 5th May 1847 age 49 years And their son Thomas Daly who died on the 29th Day of September 1872 Aged 58 years Having been the last member of that old and respectable family
Darragh	Erected By Mary Ann Darragh Castletown In loving memory of her husband John Darragh Who died 12th May 1927 aged 76 years R.I.P.
Darragh	J.H.S In hoc signo spes mea ___ _ ___ Erected By William Duffin of Walworth New York America In memory of John Darragh of Ballyminstra His grandfather who departed this life 13th July 1845 aged 68 years. Also Of Rose Darragh his grandmother who departed this life 16th July aged 80 years
Diamond/Scullion	I.H.S. Erected by James Diamond Killygarn In memory of his father Michael Diamond Died 3rd April 1880 aged 76 years And his mother Bridget Diamond Died 8th October 1890, aged 82 years Also their son Patrick Died 10th March 1869, aged 30 years And their son Charles, died 22nd December 1907 Aged 55 years. And their daughter Catherine, died 21st July 1908 Aged 72 years Patrick Scullion Died 11th August 1987 Aged 72 and his son Enda Died in infancy R.I.P.
Duffin	I.H.S Here lieth the body of Charles Duffin Who died December 9th 1792 aged 16 years Also of Sarah Duffin his mother who departed this life January 14 1817 aged 77 years Also Rose, wife of John Duffin, Portglenone Who died 1st January 1892 aged 48 Also John Duffin Who died 24th May 1906 His father John Duffin Who died November 1870 and his wife Ann Duffin who died November 1844 And their son Thomas Duffin who died 8th August 1865
Dugan	J.H.S. Here lieth the remains of John Dugan who Departed this life February the 7th 1818 aged 88 years
Dugan	JHS Erected In memory of Francis Dugan of Carmegram Who departed this life 21st January 1831 Aged 79 years Also of Bridget his wife Who departed this life 23rd October 1838 Aged 86 years
Dugan	J.H.S. Erected In memory of Henry Dugan of Portglenone Who departed this life 13th June 1838 Aged 3 years Also of Michael Dugan his father Who departed this life 11th September 1848 Aged 46 years
Graham	I.H.S. Erected By John Graham Aughnahoy In loving memory of his wife Bridget, who died 14th November 1907 Aged 69 years Also his sister Jane Graham Who died 23rd December 1855 Aged 23 years Also his mother Ann Graham Who died 10th December 1857 aged 63 years Also his father John Graham Who died 22nd December 1879 aged 82 years R.I.P. Also Patrick Graham 22nd July 1958 Bridget 22nd May 1961 Also Rite Graham 1st February 1966 John 4th January 1980 Baby Rita 15th May 1980 Mairead 23rd September 1982 Patrick 4th December 1985
Hamill	J.H.S. Erected In memory of Paul [?] Hamill of Kilcurry Who departed this life 25th September 1843 [?] Aged 74 years
Hamill	I.H.S. Here lieth the Body of Mary Hamill who died April the 1 1792 aged 21 years
Hamill	J.H.S Erected By Henry Hamill in memory of his father Patrick Hamill who departed this life 11th July 1812 Aged 82 years Also his son Thomas, 19th December 1820 aged 26 Likewise his son henry, 4th February 1822 aged 33 And his son Patrick 27th October 1823 aged 30 Also his son James, 10th September 1827 aged 24 And his son John, 11th October 1827 aged 32 Likewise the first named Henry Hamill who departed this life 5th March 1836 aged 75
Hamill[?]	Here lieth the Body of John [Ha] mill who depd this life August the [?] 1803[?] aged 35 [?] years
Henery	Memento Mori To the Memory Of Danial Henery Who departed this life January 10 17[?] [?] year and [?] months
Innis	J.H.S. Erected In memory of James Innis of Portglenone Who departed this life 20th August 1873 Aged 70 years
Kearney	J.H.S. Erected In memory of Bridget Kearney of Lisnagarron who departed this life 11th April 1842 aged 39 years And her husband Edward, died May 1896 Also their son Patrick, died September 1900 And his wife Sarah, died 1908
Keenan	J.H.S. Erected In memory of Daniel Keenan Of Carmegrim who departed this life 26th October 1801 aged 38 years Also his son Henry who departed this life 27th August 1821 aged 34 years Likewise, Rose Keenan, his wife who departed this life 24th April 1837 Aged 62 years
Keenan	J.H.S. Erected In memory of Henry Keenan of Ballyscullion, who departed this life 2nd January 1864 aged 79 Years
Kelly	(Symbol of I.H.S) Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on the souls of The Kelly Family Who are interred here KELLY
Law	I.H.S In memory Of Robert Law Born November 25 1833 Died May 13 1902 R.I.P.
Law	J.H.S. Erected By Andrew Law of Portglenone In memory of his grandmother Mary Grant Law Who departed this life 26th May 1820 Aged 66 years Also his grandfather Samuel Law who departed this life 27th November 1843 aged 84 years And of his mother Rose Law Who departed this life 10th November 1859 Aged 72 years
Law	I.H.S Pray for the souls of Henry Law Died July 1925 His wife Mary Ann Died March 1931 Also Brigid Law, died 13th August 1937 James Law died 24th January 1958 Sarah Law Died 10th April 1960 aged 62 years R.I.P.
Law/O’Hara	J.H.S. Erected By John Law of Lisnagarron In memory of His mother Nancy Law who departed this life 17th April 1849 Age 73 years, also his father Micahel Law 12th August 1854 aged 84 yeares Michael O’Hara died April 1921 His wife Nancy O’Hara died July 1921 And their daughter Bridget O’Hara Died 26th August 1952
Lynch	Here lieth the body [of] Cathrine Lynch who departed this life December 7th[?] [_____?] Also on the 13th January 1809 Her beloved husband Dennis Lynch in the 60th year of his age His little family [____?] him but his worth made them find many a father in his friends
Lynch	Pray for the soul of Very Rev. John Lynch, P.P.V.F. For 42 years Pastor of Ballymena Parish Born at Portglenone 21st January 1805 Died at Ballymena 4th August 1889 In the 85th year of his age and 61st year of his priesthood Requiescat in pace Lynch (Celtic Cross) Catherine Lynch Died 1st December 1817 Aged 38 years Denis Lynch Died 18th January 1829 Aged 60 years Thomas Lynch Solicitor Died 1st July 1839 Aged 29 years James Lynch Died 20th December 1839 Aged 37 years Mary Lynch Died January 1848 Aged 32 years Patrick Lynch M.D. Died 29th May 1867 Aged 50 years Elizabeth Lynch Died 22nd January 1889 Aged 83 years
Lynn	I.H.S. Erected by Elizabeth Lynn In Memory of her husband John Lynn Who died 4th November 1928, aged 65 years Also her son Neil Lynn Who died August 1904 aged 17 years Also the above named Elizabeth Lynn Who died 24th April 1937 R.I.P.
Lynn	J.H.S. In memory of James Lynn, Mason Who departed this life April 30th 1845 Aged 72 years Walter Lynee, Cullybackey Died 18th March 1924 aged 85 years
Magee/Murphy	I.H.S. Pray for the soul of Patrick Magee, Largy Corner Died 17th January 1936, aged 89 years And his son Charles Died 13th August 1981 Margaret Murphy [Nee Magee] Died 2nd September 1933 Also Robert Murphy Died 11th February 1947 R.I.P.
Malloy	Erected by Bella Malloy I.H.S. In loving memory Of her father Henry Malloy Who died 7th October 1882 Aged 75 years R.I.P.
Marrin	IHS In memory Of John Marrin Watercloney Who died 3rd July 1876 Aged 95 years Also his wife Elizabeth Who died 25th March 1844 Aged 65 years Requiescant in Pace
Marron	JHS Erected By Patrick Marron of Watercloney In memory of His father John Marron Who departed this life 16th June 1850 Aged 68 years Also of his mother Susan Marron, who departed This life 26th September 1856 aged 75 years Also of his sister Susan Who departed this life 11th June 1853 Aged 30 years
Marron	I.H.S. Erected In memory of William Marron Aughtercloney Who departed this life on the 15th Of February 1864 aged 77 years And of Susan his wife who departed this life on the 28th January 1882 aged 80 years
McAllan [or Allan?]	Erected To the memory of Thomas McAllan [?] Of Portglenone who departed this life 19th April 1830 aged 52 years
McAnally	Connaught Rangers 6/2795 Lance Cpl. H. McAnally Connaught Rangers 23rd March 1916 aged 34 On His soul, Sweet Jesus have mercy R.I.P. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Lance Corporal McAnally was born in Ballymena. He lived in the town, with his wife Sarah, at Railway Place. His parents, John and Margaret McAnally, lived in Cullybackey. He enlisted in the 6th Connaught Rangers. He was only 34 years old, when he succumbed to wounds, in the spring of 1916. He died in Bellahouston Military Hospital, Glasgow. The Regimental Crest is on his gravestone
McAnolley	Here lieth the Body of Hugh McAnolley who depd October 15 1793 aged 52 years
McAtamney	Underneath Rest the remains of Hugh McAtamney of Lisnahuncheon who departed this life 4th August 1869 Aged 71 years And Sarah McAtamney His wife who departed this life 3rd April 1892 aged 84 And their daughter Margaret Who died 12th March 1905 Aged 64 years Also their son James Who died 10th January 1910 Aged 71 years And their daughter Sarah Who died 2nd January 1919 Aged 70 years
McAteer	Erected By Agnes McAteer In memory of her husband John McAteer, died 1903 Also her son John McAteer, died 1914 and her daughter Elizabeth 1918 R.I.P.
McAteer/McLenaghan	I.H.S. Erected By Susan McAteer Carmegrim In memory of her mother Sarah McLenaghan Who died December 6th 1863 Aged 55 years And of her father Arthur McLenaghan Who died June 2nd 1884 Aged 84 years Catherine McAteer Who died November 4th 1930, aged 50 years Her husband Arthur McAteer Who died 13th January 1973 Their daughter Sarah Who died 10th October 1935 Their daughter Mary Who died 10th December 1986
McAuley/O’Kane	[Symbol of I.H.S] Erected by Arthur McAuley In loving memory of his wife Mary McAuley, who died 1st June 1899 aged 54 years Also his father John McAuley, who died 9th May 1864 aged 74 years And of his mother Mary McAuley who died 19th August 1887 aged 85 years Also of his two children John and Thomas Who died in infancy Pray for the soul of Arthur McAuley, the above named Who died 14th February 1907, aged 70 years R.I.P. Laurena O’Kane Died 20th November 1972 SR. Mary of the Incarnation Died 7th July 1994 Interred Manchester Shiela O’Kane Died 5th September 1976 Rev.Fr.P.J. McAuley Died 2nd June 1933 Interred Melbourne Rev. Fr. Donagh O’Kane Died 1st March 1965 Interred Dalgan Park Nauan Edward O’Kane Died 1st March 1935 His wife Sarah died 23rd November 1934 Edward O’Kane Died 1st March 1935 His wife Sarah died 23rd November 1934 Eamonn B. O’Kane Died 7th April 1950 Interred in Crays Essex
McCan [McCann]	Here lieth the body of Mary [?] McCan who depd May 20[?] 17[?] [Aged] 22 years
McClenaghan/King	I.H.S Erected by Henry McClenaghan of Carmegram In memory of his father John McClenaghan Who died 22nd October 1849 Aged 45 years Also his mother Ann who died 29th March 1873 Aged 62 years Their son-in-law James King Who died 11th June 1871 Aged 32 years Henry McClenaghan Died 29th September 1906 Aged 73 years Isabella McClenaghan Died 2nd November 1910 Aged 72 years Esther King Died 16th June 1909 aged 63 years Sarah McClenaghan Died 20th February 1922 Aged 80 years Charles McClenaghan Died 30th December 1922 Aged 88 years And Maria McClenaghan who died 29th December 1925 aged 78 years R.I.P
McCurley	In memory of Byne [Bryan?] McCurley who died June Ye 12 1791 aged 72 years
McDonnell/Hasson	Pray for the souls Of Alexander McDonnell Died 25th June 1938 His wife Margaret McDonnell Died 16th April 1938 Their daughter, Nellie Hasson Died 25th October 1933 and her infant child His brother, James McDonnell Died 18th November 1943 His son Patrick McDonnell Died 29th April 1993 aged 82 years R.I.P.
McEkay [McKay]	I.H.S. Here lieth ye body of Nany McEKay who died February the 25th 1793 Aged 68 years
McErlain	I.H.S. In loving memory of William McErlain Killycarran Who died 31st July 1903 Aged 68 years Also his son William who died 16th December 1905 aged 24 years And his wife Bridget who died 8th September 1921 aged 72 years Also his son Thomas Who died 2nd May 1948 aged 71 years And his wife Elizabeth Who died 16th May 1958, aged 80 years And their son James, who died 27th August 1987, aged 65 years
McErlane	J.H.S Erected In memory of Rodger McErlane of Aughnahoy Who died 1st August 1855 aged 19 years Also his mother Margaret McErlane 17th July 1858 aged 51 years his sister Bridget 13th November 1862 aged 21 Years. Also his sister Catherine 27th October 1864 aged 21 years and his brother William 13th October 1865 Aged 21 years. Also his sister Nancy 21st March 1867 aged 38 years
McErlane	Here lieth the Body of Peggy Mc Erlane who depd July 12 1795 aged 19 months
McErlean/McKendry	I.H.S. Erected By Samuel McErlean Of Rosegift In memory of His beloved wife Elizabeth McErlean who departed this life 23rd April 1882 Aged 45 years Also his son John who died 14th August 1887 Aged 3 years and 9 months And his son Daniel who died 30th July 1895 aged 2 years and his daughter Lizzie who Died 5th August 1895 aged 10 years Also his son Henry, who died 18th May 1900, aged 38 years Also the above named Samuel McErlean, who died 21st November 1911 aged 74 years Also his daughter Maggie And of his two infant children Also Elizabeth McKendry died 17th December 1977 Her Husband John McKendry died 17th January 1980 R.I.P.
McErlean/McKendry	This stone was Erected to the Memory of Petter [?] McErlean. To the memory of his wife Bridget Hamill who Depd this life Nov. 26 1817 aged 70 years also Rose McErlean age 22 years
McGarry/McAtamney	I.H.S. Erected in loving memory of John McGarry Killcurry who died 13th February 1922 Aged 56 years Also his son Bernard of the American Army who was Killed in France 29th September 1918 Aged 25 years Also five children Who died in infancy Also his wife Jane who died 14th March 1941 Aged 77 years Also Mary McAtamney Who died 17th February 1954 Aged 70 years And his son Thomas McGarry Who died 12th December 1965
McGery	[Symbol of I.H.S] Here lieth the Body of Mary McGery. Who died March 1 1798[?] Aged 44 years
McGroggan	I.H.S. In loving memory of Patrick McGroggan Died June 1880 aged 58 years Annie Mays McGroggan January 1898 aged 64 years Charles McGroggan, Senior Died December 1871 aged 15 years Charles McGroggan Junior Died July 1900 aged 25 years Patrick McGroggan senior 1946 Anne McGroggan 1947 Patrick McGroggan Junior 1957 Mary McGroggan 1981
McIlvenna	I.H.S. In memory of Patrick McIlvenna Garvaghy Who died June 8th 1901 Aged 64 years Also his wife Jane Who died June 12th 1915 Aged 70 years Also their son Henry Who died in Canada April 21st 1933 Aged 49 years The child of Felix and Margaret McIlvenna Who died in infancy december 1920
McKee	J.H.S. Memento Mori ____ ____ Erected in memory of Rose McKee of Ballymena Who departed this life 11th July 1844 aged 21 years
McKeown/Kelly	[Left hand column] In loving memory of Charles McKeown Carmegrim Who died 31st July 1888 Aged 88 years Also his wife Jane died 3rd November 1888 Aged 78 years And their children Charles died 29th December 1884 Aged 48 years James died 10th July 1895 Aged 60 years Jane died 10th March 1856 Aged 13 years Also an infant child. Felix died 14th March 1903 aged 52 years R.I.P [Centre column] Of thy cross and passion deliver us O “Lord” Erected By Felix And Chas McKeown [Right hand column] In loving memory of Michael McKeown who died 20th December 1879 aged 46 years also his son John Lawrence And his granddaughter Catherine McKeown who both died in infancy Peter Kelly who died 27th January 1947 Aged 63 years And his wife Evangeline Who died 13th December 1976 Aged 76 tears R.I.P.
McKeown/Weir	J.H.S. In Memory of Mary McKeown Who departed this life 16th March 1817 aged 60 years also her daughter Catherine Weir 27th November 1822 aged 44 years and her grandson Daniel Weird Aged 4 years
McKnight	J.H.S Erected In memory of Henry McKnight of Carmegrim who departed this life the 17th of December 1870 aged 85 years Also his wife Susan McKnight Who departed this life the 9th May 1873 aged 79 years
McLarnon	McLarnon Kilcurry In loving memory of Michael McLarnon Died 17th January 1920 His wife Sarah Died 23rd July 1936 Their son Michael Died 1st February 1907 Their daughter Rose Died 23rd February 1974 And their son Felix Died 19th April 1980 R.I.P
McLaughlin	In loving memory of A dear husband and father James A. McLaughlin R.I.P.
McLornan	Here lyeth the body Of Manus McLornan who Departed this life February 9 1797 aged 78 years
McLornan/McLarnon	HIS Erected By the family in memory of Their father Bernard McLornan Who died 14th February 1898 aged 77 years Also his wife Susan McLornan who died 2nd November 1896 aged 62 Also their Aunt Rose who died 24th January 1897 aged 74 years And their Aunt Alice who died 8th July 1903 aged 90 years Their uncle Francis McLornan Died 5th December 1907 aged 82 years Mary Ann McLornan Died 7th May 1918 aged 50 years And her husband John, died 13th November 1924 aged 68 years Rose McLornan Died 1st May 1935 aged 53 years Also Mary died 20th September 1964 R.I.P.
McMullin	J.H.S. Erected In memory of Patrick McMullin of Portglenone, who departed This life 10th July 1864 aged 84 years
McNally	J.H.S This stone has been placed here to record the virtues and perpetuate the memory of the Reverend Peter McNally Late pastor of this parish Who departed this life 22nd August 1825 Aged 39 years
McReynold	I.H.S. In memory of Hercules McReynold who died 6th January 1824 aged 1 years
McTear/McCann/Birt	I.H.S. Erected By John McTear, Carmegrim In loving memory of his father Thomas McTear Who died 22nd January 1886 Aged 80 years Also his mother Mary who died 31st March 1883, aged 83 years Margaret McCann Died 5th December 1909 aged 69 years John McTear Died 10th October 1910 aged 77 years Elizabeth Birt Died 16th January 1923 aged 78 years R.I.P.
Mulholland	[Symbol of I.H.S.] Erected In memory of Charles Mulholland of Castletown, who departed this Life 27th December 1856 aged 79 years Also his wife Isabella Mulholland Who departed this life 15th september 1864 aged 82
Neeson	I.H.S. Erected By Rebecca Neeson, Killygarn In memory of her beloved husband John Neeson who departed This life 23rd August 1870 aged 60 years Also of her son John who died 4th July 1880 aged 18 years Also her daughter Mary who died 27th December 1883 aged 27 years And her daughter Hannah who died 2rd April 1885, aged 25 years Requiescat in Pace
O’Hamill	Here lies the body of Patrick O’Hamill Who depd this life the 11th Day of May 1801 aged 73 years
O’Hamill	I.H.S. Here lieth the Body-of-Rod Ger-O’Hamill Who depd this life July ye 3rd 1792 aged 73[?] years
O’Hara	I.H.S Erected By John O’Hara Lisnahuncheon In loving memory of his wife Mary O’Hara Who died 14th December 1899 Aged 49 years Also the above named John O’Hara Who died 23rd December 1904 Aged 64 years Also his brother Dan O’Hara Who died 17th December 1894 Aged 54 years And his wife Sarah O’Hara Who died 5th November 1913 Aged 82 years And their son John O’Hara Who died 18th September 1943 Aged 69 years And his wife Sarah O’Hara Who died 20th December 1955 Aged 72 years Their daughter Sarah O’Hara Who died 26th February 1986 Aged 77 years And their son Patrick O’Hara Who died 10th December 1995 R.I.P.
O’Kain [O’Kane]	I.H.S. Here lieth the body of Hugh O’Kain who dpd April ye 1 1792[?] Aged 71 [?] years
O’Kane	J.H.S. Erected By Robert O’Kane of Gortade In memory of his son John Who died 23rd December 1829 Aged 2 years
O’Kane	I.H.S. Erected By Catherine O’Kane Philadelphia In memory of her mother Rose O’Kane Who died 22nd December 1914 Aged 77 years Also her father Bernard O’Kane Who died 13th April 1915 Aged 78 years Also her brother and sister Patrick and Susan Who died in infancy Bernard O’Kane who died 6th December 1937 Aged 63 years John O’Kane Who died 29th October 1936 Also his wife Ellen O’Kane Who died 3rd February 1935 Also Thomas O’Kane Who died 18th June 1957 R.I.P His mother Ellen O’Kane Died 18th April 1968
O’Kane	[Symbol of I.H.S.] Thy Will Be done Erected By Michael O’Kane Kilcurry In loving memory of my dear father Michael O’Kane Who died 25th May 1906 Aged 70 years “Not lost to me I loved him dear Not lost but gone before he lives with me In memory still and evermore” O’KANE
O’Kane	J.H.S. Erected By Hugh O’Kane Carmegrim In memory of his father Felix O’Kane Who died 31st May 1887 aged 84 years Also his mother Rose O’Kane Who died 15th February 1872 aged 59 years
O’Neill	J.H.S. In memory of John O’Neill who Departed this life 13th February aged 68
O’Neill	Erected In memory of Bernard O’Neill Lisnahuncheon. Who died 15th October 1848 Aged 50 years
O’Neill	J.H.S. Erected By John O’Neill of Killyless In memory of his father St. John O’Neill who departed this life 5th July 1822 aged 37 years Also his son John who departed this life 24th April 1852 aged 10 years Likewise his daughter Sarah Who departed this life 17th May 1866 Aged 27 years
O’Neill	J.H.S. Erected in memory of Susanna O’Neill of Rosegift Who departed this life 20th June 1833 Aged 40 years, also of Luke O’Neill her husband who departed this life 11th January 1835 Aged 32 years and of their daughter Catherine who departed this life 7th August 1830 aged 28 years Pray for the soul oF Luke O’Neill Pray for the souls of Ellen and Luke O’Neill Also Ellen and John O’Neill
O’Neill	J.H.S Erected In memory of Rose O’Neill of B’Henrey who died 1st May 1829 Aged 68 years also of her sister Catherine who died 15th October 1835 Aged 60 years
O’Neill	J.H.S. Erected In memory of John O’Neill Of Portglenone who departed this Life the 6th May 1856 aged 52years Alsohis father Rodger O’Neill who Departed this life 22nd of June 1867 aged 93 years And his wife Agnes O’Neill who Died the 6th September 1871 aged 67 years
O’Neill	Erected In memory of Charles O’Neill of Portglenone Who died 3rd June 1880 aged 48 years Also his wife Eliza O’Neill who died 25th February 1879 aged 36 years
O’Neill/MacAtamney	[Symbol of I.H.S] O’Neill In loving memory of Catherine O’Neill died 24th October 1888 Charles O’Neill died 17th Feb 1890 Laurence O’Neill died 3rd November 1907 John O’Neill died 21st July 1910 Bernard O’Neill died 12th March 1930 Eilish O’Neill died 5th June 1920 Kate O’Neill died 17th November 1935 And MacAtamney Kathleen MacAtamney died 8th July 1908 Mary Anne MacAtamney died 27th June 1911 Charles MacAtamney died 7th July 1915 Hugh MacAtamney died 20th March 1930 James MacAtamney died 6th April 1935 May they rest in peace
Rainey/O’Hara	I.H.S Erected by Margaret Hampshire In memory of her father Henry Rainey of Rosegift Who died 1st January 1873 Aged 78 years Also her mother Catherine Rainey Who died 1st February 1878 Aged 80 years Lizzie G. O’Hara Died 10th August 1900 aged 22 years John O’Hara Died 10th September 1915 Mrs. Cecilia O’Hara Died 18th November 1913 Requiescant In Pace
Rainey/O’Hara	J.H.S. Erected In memory of William Rainey Of Rosegift who died 25th Of January 1861 aged 80 years Also of his wife Bridget Rainey who died 23rd January 1827 aged 35 years
Rea	I.H.S Here lieth the body of Elizabeth Rea who depd this life 10 June 1792 aged 2 years
Richard/Daly	I.H.S Erected by John Rickard, J.P. Cookstown In memory of his wife Rosanna Daly Who died 30th June 1859 aged 30 years Also of their infant children James and Joseph Also their daughter Kate Died 13th March 1866 aged 16 years And of their infant grandson Patrick Joseph Rickard R.I.P. RICKARD
Scullion	In memory of Patrick Scullion Largy Died 5th August 1944 Aged 73 years R.I.P.
Smyth	I.H.S. Erected By Sarah Smyth, Carnlough In loving memory of her husband Joseph Smyth Died 9th May 1931 On his soul Sweet Jesus have mercy
Warden	J.H.S. Erected By Samuel Warden of Grange In memory of His son John Warden who departed this life the 14th February 1861 aged 24 years
Writt	In memory of Michael Writt Died 1st September 1932 For thirty-five years the faithful Servant and friend of R. Arthur Alexander, D.L. Of Portglenone House By whom this stone is erected R.I.P.

Comments

LG McFaul

June 6, 2019 at 11:20 am

Who is responsible for the upkeep of this cementary?

Ger Canning

January 30, 2022 at 11:43 am

Hello, perhaps you can help me.
I’m trying to contact any descendants of the late Jemima and Patrick McAleese who died in the 1950s and are buried with their two daughters Philomena and Margaret in Aughnahoy Cemetery.
My father’s first wife was Kathleen McAleese, daughter of Jemima and Patrick (known as Patsy), she was only 26 when she died in Limerick.
I believe that three of their daughters died in their 20s.
Thank you very much.

- Trudger
  
  January 31, 2022 at 12:41 pm
  
  Hi Ger. Thanks for the comment.
  
  I personally do not know any McAleeses.
  
  Hopefully someone reading this article will be able to help you.
  
John McLorinan

January 14, 2023 at 10:20 pm

Aughnahoy Catholic graveyard. A fantastic resource, thank you.

Has anyone any suggestions as to my next move. I have hit a ‘brick wall’ after some thirty years of research.

McLorinan (pronounced ‘McLarnon’) Charles b circa 1829 (Belfast merchant, son of Henry, born circa 1790), moved to Belfast from Portglenone.

Charles’s first born, Bernard, died in Portglenone in the 1850s.

I am trying to trace the roots further back. I think my great great grandfather (Henry b circa 1790) might have been the son of Felix McL. Any suggestions / advice would be more than gratefully received.

- Trudger
  
  January 30, 2023 at 1:46 am
  
  Hello John. Thank you for the very kind words. I apologise for not replying to your comment sooner.
  
  I hope that someone reading this, at some future point, can help you regarding your next move.
  
  On Facebook, there is a group called Photos of Portglenone. Very good group (run by Enda). Well worth checking out for guidance, perhaps, re local McLarnons.
  
  If I can be of any help, regarding my archived images of Aughnahoy Church, or the gravestones, just ask. I have thousands of church pics here on external drives (just a matter of locating specific graves).
  
  Best wishes on your research.
  
  - John McLorinan
    
    January 30, 2023 at 11:14 am
    
    Hello,and warm thanks and appreciation. Apologies from here. I do not know when you posted your message – I have just come across it emptying my spam box!!! Goodness knows how it ended up there!
    I am indeed, very interested in the Portglenone area as my great grandfather’s obit states that he moved from Portglenone to Belfast. His age and death date suggests he was born circa 1828, but I can find no records . His father was Henry (both are at rest in Friar’s Bush, Belfast). So far the closest I have got to them is an overview from Belfast Museum’s window! Chas wandered a bit – first child , Bernard, Christened in the Pro Cathedral, Dublin , when they lived in Great Britain Street. His first wife was from Glasgow – where she was died from consumption and is buried . Their first child, Bernard, died of the same disease, in Portglenone so is probably buried there and suggests a connection still when Chas was in Belfast ( he also emigrated to Australia, but returned presumably when his brother, James, died to help in the thriving family business. I am moist interested in the area- visited twice without discovering anything, but I would be interested in any pictures and information.
    Thank you so much.
    Blessings upon you and yours
    John McL.
    
  - Gail McNally
    
    July 31, 2024 at 10:33 pm
    
    Hi, I see you mention you have pictures of the grave stones at the cemetery? I am wondering if you have any of the McNally grave sites? Any other information on the McNally’s? If you would like, my email is abbiescottage@yahoo.com.- Thank you!

Aughnahoy Cemetery

Aughnahoy Gravestones

Surname

Headstone Transcription

Blaney

Britton

Canavan

Cannovin

Cassidy

Cassidy

Daly

Daly

Daly/Mackle/O’Kane

Darragh

Darragh

Diamond/Scullion

Duffin

Dugan

Dugan

Dugan

Graham

Hamill

Hamill

Hamill

Hamill[?]

Henery

Innis

Kearney

Keenan

Keenan

Kelly

Law

Law

Law

Law/O’Hara

Lynch

Lynch

Lynn

Lynn

Magee/Murphy

Malloy

Marrin

Marron

Marron

McAllan [or Allan?]

McAnally

McAnolley

McAtamney

McAteer

McAteer/McLenaghan

McAuley/O’Kane

McCan [McCann]

McClenaghan/King

McCurley

McDonnell/Hasson

McEkay [McKay]

McErlain

McErlane

McErlane

McErlean/McKendry

McErlean/McKendry

McGarry/McAtamney

McGery

McGroggan

McIlvenna

McKee

McKeown/Kelly

McKeown/Weir

McKnight

McLarnon

McLaughlin

McLornan

McLornan/McLarnon

McMullin

McNally

McReynold

McTear/McCann/Birt

Mulholland

Neeson

O’Hamill