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Two participants on a workshop, recording one of the memorial stones.

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The Dominican Priory - Athenry

Looking along the interior towards the east window.

A memorial stone in Tifeaghna, Co. Kilkenny

Gerry Mullins examines a memorial stone during a workshop.

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A memorial stone from Portnahinch, Co. Laois

An eigtheenth century memorial stone dedicated to Mary Dodd.

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Clonbern graveyard in north Co. Galway

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Recent Graveyards

Kilwatermoy Old

Town/location: Kilwatermoy
Province (County): Waterford (IE)
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Killabraher

Town/location: Dromina
Province (County): Cork (IE)
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Kilflynn

Town/location: Ballyorgan
Province (County): Limerick (IE)
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Deliga

Town/location: Cromoge
Province (County): Cork (IE)
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Abbey

Town/location: Ballyorgan
Province (County): Limerick (IE)
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Patrickswell

Town/location: Lough Gur
Province (County): Limerick (IE)
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St. John's

Town/location: Kells
Province (County): Meath (IE)
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R.C. Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Town/location: Stradbally
Province (County): Waterford (IE)
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