The small stone building that stands in the centre of the graveyard has often been speculated upon. It is however widely accepted now as the Eastwood Family Vault.
Religious History
Historical Articles related to the history of the churches and religious orders in the Newry area
Creggan Church & Graveyard
On the banks of the River Creggan overlooking the rolling green hills of
Pope Benedict & Bishop John
As I read about Bishop John’s meeting with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, I was thinking of when our local pastor visited my own home a few weeks ago.
O’Neill Vault
For many years the exact position of the O’Neill Vault was a subject of speculation.
It was known that c. 1820 the Rev Rector Charles Atkinson decided to brick up the doorway of the Vault.
All Souls Day
It’s that time of year again when we think of the Holy Souls who have departed and especially of those who were central to our own lives.
Faughart
Faughart, a parish in the barony of
Ebenezer Chapel revisited
Live and learn! I have reason to visit the Salvation Army building on Trevor Hill on a regular basis – so I thought I’d enquire if they knew of the Ebenezer Community of old and where it was centred. But of course!
Ebenezer Chapel Marriages
We like occasionally to upload items that might be of use to readers in search of their ancestors. To this end, glancing through a certain ‘roots’ website, we found someone seeking evidence of the marriage in Newry in 1847 of one Henry Martin.
Sheep and Lambs
Writing on Good Friday, I consider it appropriate to continue on the religious and sacrificial theme. The following are two of my favourites by Irish writers: