According to family history, my ancestor Michael Gannon died in 1848 and was buried at St. Canice's Church in Kilkenny. My wife and I visited Kilkenny last month and discovered that there is no cemetery at the Catholic church. There is a cemetery at St. Canice's Cathedral up the hill. The Cathedral is Church of Ireland, whereas the Church is Catholic, as was Michael. I am confused as to where he might have been buried, and whether or not there is any way to discover his internment.
Any help or comments would be appreciated.
Terry Burt
Tuesday 10th Oct 2017, 05:52PM
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Terry:
Welcome to Ireland Reaching Out!
It was great that you could visit Ireland and Kilkenny specifically. Your ancestor died during the Great Hunger period so records may not be available. Also, sometimes RC folks were buried in the Church of Ireland cemtery. We do have a parish liaison for another parish in Kilkenny city and I will alert her to your message. If you have not heard back in about ten days, please let me know.
Roger McDonnell
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Tuesday 10th Oct 2017, 06:12PM -
Thank you Roger. I look forward to hearing from her.
Wednesday 11th Oct 2017, 01:52PM -
Hi Roger,
I havent heard anything further on this. Is there anything more you could suggest?
Tuesday 24th Oct 2017, 11:11PM -
Hi Terry!
I would suggest you contact the Kilkenny library and see if they have any suggestions. Monday is a bank holiday so they will not be open until Tuesday.
Roger
056 7794160
Castlemore Roscommon, IrelandXO Volunteer ☘
Sunday 29th Oct 2017, 12:00AM -
Thanks Roger.
Monday 30th Oct 2017, 04:11PM