A link between Grenan Thomastown and Dunkitt Graveyard Kilmacow Co Kilkenny

Dunkitt Graveyard and the Thomple in Grenan Thomastown

The Denn Burial Ground at Dunkitt Kilmacow consists of 3 Oblisks enclosed within  Iron railings.  The first two monuments are inscribed on the East, West and South sides. The third on the East side only.

Oblisk 1
"Here repose the remains of several of the Den family, before the confiscation of their estates by Cromwell and from the 12th century to the 17th century their forefathers were buried at Grennan in this County. On the other side is inscribed the names of the principal persons of the family interred here.
Requiescant In Pace Amen RSD EREGIT"

"The following have succeeded each other in direct descent Theobald Den of Mullinabro personal victim as was his kinsmen in Grennan of the confiscation of Cromwell. That injustice, nor adversity its consequences, never shook his steadfast principles.  He lived and died in the faith of his ancestors.  Attached to this country and Loyal to his King.  His beloved wife is also interred here.
'Blessed are they that suffer persecution for Justice sake for their is the Kingdom of Heaven Matt V. 10 '.  Laurence Den of Melville, eldest son of the precedin.  He inherited his fathers virtues and like him also was faithful subject to a Dynasty which seldom repressed the wrongs of its friends.
Elizabeth, his wife born Archdekin her name was held in Benediction by the poor.

"Nicholas, son of the last named, died November 1746 a model of edifying piety.  Eleanor his wife, neè De Frayne died March 1763.  Laurence Den of Garrandarra, eldest son of the the preceding, died 13th December 1812, aged 76. An upright virile character an humble Chrisitan Mary Anne, his first born Strange, died 1761, aged 20.  Mary, his second wife born O'Shee, died 1801 aged 66.  The unobstrusive practice of every womanly virtue distinguished her well spent life.  Besides the foregoing heads of the family many of their younger children are also buried here. De PROFUNDIS"

Oblisk 2
Erected by Nicholas Agustus Den of Santa Barbara California. To the memory of his beloved father Emmanuel Den of Garrandara, Co Kilkenny, who died April 20th 1840 aged 72 years.  Deceased was the eldest son of laurence Den of Garrandara.  REQUIESCANT IN PACE"


Oblisk 3
" In special memory of Catherine Den born O'Shee the beloved wife of Emanuel Den of Garrandarra ESQ.,  died November 4th 1860 aged 73 yeqars. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted Matthew V. 5. Through many tribulation we must enter into the Kingdom  of God
 Act  X1V.21  Give her O Lord eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.  Their eldest surviving son Richard S. Den M.D., California erected this monument to her revered name so well remembered in his heart