Charlesworth Headstone, St Flannan's Cathedral Graveyard, Killaloe. The inscription reads: Sacred to the memory of John Charlesworth, of the S S Sherwood Foresters, accidentally drowned in the Shannon on the 16th May 1916 while Battalion was stationed at Killaloe. “The Gift of God’s eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Martin Headstone, St Flannan's Cathedral Graveyard, Killaloe. The inscription reads: Sacred to the memory of Nicholas Martin Esq., for many years Captain in the Clare Reg. Of Militia, died [illegible] 1830 aged 56.
Corless Headstone, Ruan Graveyard. The Inscription reads: Patrick J / Corless / Ireland / CPL / US Army / World War I / December 14 1891 / April 20 1974. [Townland is Lissyline. Mrs Susan Corless and her son Paddy and daughter Mary are buried in this grave also.]
O'Shea Headstone, Ruan Graveyard. The Inscription reads: In Memory of / Ned & Kate O'Shea / Ruan / Their children / Thomas, World War Veteran / Mary / Patrick Died 29-1-1969 / His wife Bridget Died 2-3-1960
Williams Headstone, Bunratty Graveyard. Inscription reads: To the memory of | 4179390 Private | R. W. Williams | Royal Welch Fusiliers | 10th July 1921 | + | who was killed at Bunratty Bridge | and later buried | near the bridge | but whose grave is now lost | Their Glory Shall Not | be blotted out. [Grave No. 106]. Private Williams was the last British soldier killed in Clare during the War of Independence.
"On 10th July the Mid-Clare Brigade assassinated Alfred Needham, a twenty-one-year old Black and Tan from London, on O’Connell Street, Ennis. He had married a young woman in the town that morning. At 2 p.m. that day two motorcycle despatch riders from the 2nd battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers were crossing Bunratty Bridge from the Limerick direction when part of the structure, sabotaged by the IRA the previous night, collapsed. Private R. W. Williams was plunged into the river below and drowned. His body was swept away and was not recovered until weeks later when it was washed up on the eastern bank of the river; he was buried by a local farmer who had witnessed the incident."
Taken from 'Blood on the Banner' by Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc.
Cleary Headstone, St Caimin's Graveyard, Inishcaltra. Inscription reads: Erected by James Cleary, Middleline, in memory of his beloved son Captain Michael Cleary, who met his death accidentally on 14th March 1923 aged 28 yrs faithfully serving his country under the Free State flag. Also to the memory of Thomas & Bridget Cleary, parents of James Cleary, who died respectively on Jany 11th 1871 and April 19th 1891. The above James 2 – 1 – 38. His wife Katherine 13 – 9 – 48. Requiscant in Pace. [Grave no.21 ]
Cleary Headstone, Saints' Graveyard, Inishcaltra. Inscription reads: Michael J Cleary, Ireland, Sgt US Army World War I. October 8 1889, October 8 1969.[Grave no.4 ]
Fitzgerald Monument, Coney Island. Members of the Clare Roots Society at the Fitzgerald Monument on Coney Island. The inscription on the monument reads: Sacred | to the memory of a much beloved son. | This monument was erected by his father | Lieutenant General Sir John Foster-Fitzgerald | Knight Commander of the Bath of | Carigoran Family in the County Clare | Captain John Foster Fitzgerald of the 14th or | Kings Dragoons who fell mortally wounded in | a desperate charge made by that regiment on the | Siagh's cavalry on 22nd November, 1848 on the | banks of the Chenab in the Punjab, East Indies. | Aged 27 | None who knew him need be told | a warmer heart death ne'er made cold
Headstone, Drumcliff Graveyard (Calvary Section). Inscription reads: Francis J. Cogger | Ireland | Sgt 5 CO | 153 Depot Brigade | World War 1 | March 6 1890 | December 8 1968 | PH | his wife Margaret | died 3 Oct 1987 | aged 88 years | R.I.P. | erected by his wife Margaret [Grave No. L66]
Ievers Headstone, Sixmilebridge Graveyard. Inscription reads: In loving memory | of | Squadron Leader | Norman Lancelot Ievers | died 21 Nov 1993 | aged 81 years | R. I. P. | erected by his wife.
Hewson/Morony Headstone, Corrovorrin Graveyard, Ennis. Inscription reads: Sacred to the memory of | Frances | the beloved wife of | Serg Major Michael Hewson of the 94th Clare Militia | who departed this life | on the 7th of June 1871 | and to her father Serg Major John Morony | also of the Clare Militia | who died on the ?? | may they rest in peace | Amen
Morony/Moroney Headstone, Corrovorrin Graveyard, Ennis. Inscription reads: Within this tomb is | deposited the remains of Maria | Morony alias Hughes | who departed this life | June 30th 1899 | in the 26th year of her age | this sad tribute of respect | was erected by her husband | and Sargt. Major John Moroney | of the Clare Regt. | to perpetuate the memory of a | truly amiable wife | a tender mother | with Christian fortitude after a painful | ilness she resigned her spirit | to Him | then gave it hoping for salvation | thro the Glorious | sufferings of | Our Lord Jesus Christ | may she find eternal rest | Amen
McNamara Headstone, Moynoe Graveyard. Inscription reads: 36589 Gunner, R[ody] McNamara, Royal Field Artillery, 27th March, 1916 aged 34. [Son of Daniel and Catherine McNamara, of Waterpark, Scariff.]
Calladine Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: In Memory of Willm & Anne/ Children of George/ Calladine Serg 19th/ Regt & Anne his wife/ Wm died 13th Jan 1829/ aged 2 yrs 4 months/
Anne died 15th Jan 1829/ Aged 8 months/ Grave of Innocence, surely here/ The sweetest bloom of beauty is,/ Oh ! may I sleep in couch as fair,/ And with a hope as bright as this.[George Calladine was an English soldier stationed at Clarecastle Barracks. He was the author of "The Diary of Colour-Sergeant George Calladine, 19th Foot, 1793-1837" where he writes that these two children died of measles.]
MacBeath Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: to the memory of | Marian wife | of George MacBeath, Esq | Quarter Master | 68th Lt Infantry | who departed this life | 13th June 1832 | aged 58 [Note: George McBeath died on 13 June 1832 and is buried in Ennis Abbey per J Power]
Mahony Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: Sacred | to the memory of Gideon? Mahoney | A Private in the 65th Regt | who departed this life on the 16th day | of April 1831 aged 25 years | This stone is erected to the memory | of the deceased by the Officers | Non-Commissed Officers & Privates | of No. 5 Company to which he belonged | as a tribute of their esteem & respect
McMahon Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: In Loving memory of | Mary McMahon | (nee Fitzpatrick) | Main St. Clarecastle | died January 12th 1970. | Her husband Michael Snr | fell on Flanders fields | August 20th 1917 aged 25 yrs | interred in Tyn Cot Cemetery | Ypres Belgium. | Rest In peace | erected by | loving granddaughter Marian.
Noon Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: Within this tomb | lies Michael Noon | A Longford Grenadier | to his Colonel's Grief | without relief | his body lieth here | Renovated by the Light Regt. July 1851
Pike Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: Sacred to the memory | of Private Robert Pike | who departed this life | 31st March 1851 | Erected as a tribute | by the officers | ???stoned officers | of the Light Company
Ponner Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: Sacred | to the memory of | Private John Ponner | of the Light Company | 63rd Reg. of Foot | who departed this life | 18th March 1851 aged 25 years 1 months
Proctor Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: Sacred to the memory of | Barrack Seg. Josia Proctor | of Clare Castle | Late Seg in HM 3rd DC | who departed this life 26th Dec 1841 aged 61 years. | This tablet was erected by his widow | Jemma Proctor | in rememberance to an exceptional father and a tender husband | I know that my Redeemer liveth ( Job CX1XV 25)
Read Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: Sacred | to the memory | of James Read Esq., late Surgeon of his Majesty's | 68th Regt. Lt. Infantry | who died at Clare | June 11th 1832 | aged 46 | having fallen victim to | the then prevailing epidemic | whilst in the zealous performance | of his professional duties. This stone was erected by his brother William Read, 68th Light Infantry
Richards Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: In Loving Memory of | Henry Richards | of St. Ishmaels | Carmarthenshire | Lance Corporal 2 B | Connaught Rangers | born 27 Jan 1858 died | 27 Mar 1885 | Boast not thyself | of tomorrow for | thou knowest not | what day may | bring forth | Prov XXV11
Simmons Headstone, Old Clarehill Graveyard. Inscription reads: Sacred to the memory | of Samuel Simmons | of the 63rd West Suffolk Reg | who departed this life the 15th day | of March 1851 | aged 21 years | This tomb was erected by | the Officers, Non-Commissioned soldiers and Privates | of the Company | as a tribute to their esteem and respect
