Gravestone Transcriptions, County Cork

Graveyard transcriptions have a common format, they are either listed alphabetically or as they are laid out in the graveyard. Thay give the names mentioned on the stone, transcribers normally transcribe only those stones which pre-date 1901 and stones which lie in the same plot and carry post 1901 dates tend to be included.

However, one transcriber stands out above all others in this county - or has done in the past and that is Mr. Richard Henchion of Cork. I know how long it can take to simply transcribe one small graveyard to the format above. The amount of time, energy and devotion which Mr. Henchion must have given to his works that I have seen cannot possibly be imagined. People in Ireland who transcribe graveyards get no monetary reward, at times there is some government funding available. In general, those who do this, do it for the pleasure they get from it.

Mr. Henchion has described the graveyards he has transcribed and for the most part has given family histories or local lore to go with the names on the stones. You can see the years of publication here. This list is incomplete and that will be corrected.

Henchion, R. (1967): Aghinagh. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - I. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society, Vol. LXXIII, No. 215, Pt. 1. p. 101. Index to Names

Henchion R. (1978): Ballycurrany Burial Ground (Ballycurrany West). The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - XII. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society (JCAHS), No. 238, pp. 78-82. (note: my ref differs from Grenham: No. 238 - to be checked) Index to Names

Henchion, R. (1990): Ballinacurra Burial Ground (Middleton Civil Parish). The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - XVI. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. XCV, No. 254. pp. 126

Henchion, R. (1967): Carrigrohanbeg Burial Ground. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - III. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. LXXIII, No. 217, Pt. 1., pp. 175-181. Index to Names

Henchion, R. (1976): Clonmult Burial Ground.The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - XI. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society, Vol. 81, pp. 94-111. Index to Names

Henchion, R. (1977): Clonmult Burial Ground.The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - XI. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society, Vol. LXXXII, No. 235, pp. 11-

Henchion, R. (1974): Dandangandonovan Burial Ground.(Killeagh parish)The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - X. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society, No. 229, pp. 24-58. Index to Names

Henchion, R. (1969): Desertmore Burial Ground. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - IV. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. LXXIV, No. 219, Pt. 1., pp. 34-39. There are only six stones transcribed in this paper. The surnames are Curtis and Madras. The paper includes family histories. Index to Names

Henchion, R. (1967): Kilcrea. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - II. - The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. LXXIII, No. 217, Pt. 1. p. 101. Index to Names

Henchion, R. (1972): Killeagh Burial Ground. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - XIII. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , pp. 40-64 (index) and pp.76-104. Index to Names

Henchion, R. (1987): Kilmonoge Burial Ground. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - XIII. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. XCII, No. 251, Pt. 1., pp.

Henchion, R. (1969): Kilnaglory Burial Ground. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - V. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. LXXV, No. 221, Pt. 1., pp. 184-187 (link to surname index & one inscription)

Henchion, R. (1970): The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - VI. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. LXXIV, No. 219, Pt. 1., p. 56

Henchion, R. (1970): Tisaxon Burial Ground. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - VII. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. LXXIV, No. 219, Pt. 1., pp. 143-156 (Link to surname index)

Henchion, R. (1989): Cullen, Ballymartle. The Gravestone Inscriptions of Co. Cork - VII. The Journal of the Cork Archaeological and Historical Society , Vol. XCLV, No. 253, Pt. 1., pp. 123-125

Ballyclough: O'Kief, Coshe Mang Vol. 8, 1965
Ballyvourney: O'Kief, Coshe, Mang. Vol. 6, 1963
Castlemagner: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Clondrohid: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Clonfert: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Clonmeen (and Lyre & Banteer): O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 7, 1964
Cullen: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Drishane: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Dromagh: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Dromtariffe: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963

Frankfield church, near Douglas - off site
Fermoy (Military stones only): Irish Sword, Nos. 51 & 53, 1977 and 1979
Inchigeela: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Kilbrin: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 8, 1965
Kilcorney: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 7, 1964
Kilcummin: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Kilnamartyra: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Kilmeen (Barony of Duhallow): O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 6, 1963
Maclonleigh: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 8, 1965
Macroom: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 8, 1965
Mallow: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 8, 1965

Roscarbery Town - old graveyard, partial transcription : John Hayes Web site
St. Finbarr's: 'St. Finbarr's Cathedral', Rev. Andrew C. Robinson, 1897
Tullylease: O'Kief, Coshe Mang., Vol. 8, 1965
Youghal (Inscriptions in the Collegiate Church): 'The Handbook for Youghal', W. G. Field, 1896 (reprinted 1973)

Adrigole - Some inscriptions on this site

Driscolls of Cork - Colin Fergusons web site

Middleton, Castletown, Kinneigh, Old Murragh, Ahiohill and various mixed - Ginni Swanton's web site

British Military Graveyard, 1810 - 1922 Ballincollig, Co. Cork, Ireland W. H. Smith

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