Find A Grave - Northern Ireland

Ervine, David b. July 21, 1953 d. January 8, 2007
Irish Political Leader. Ulster politician and prominent figure in the Northern Irish peace process. A member of the Loyalist paramilitary underground in his youth, Ervine spent five years in prison after being caught driving a car that contained a bomb. After his release, he maintained his links to protestant paramilitaries by becoming a member of the Progressive Unionist Party. However, Ervine grew disillusioned with violence by the 1990's. His efforts proved crucial in pursuading one of...[Read More] (Bio by: Anglofranc)
Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Higgin, William d. July 4, 1867
(Protestant) Bishop of Londonderry (Bio by: David Conway)
Saint Columb's Cathedral, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Irwin, Charles b. 1824 d. April 8, 1873
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private, 53rd Regiment, the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. On November 16, 1857, at the assault on the Secundra Bagh, Lucknow, India, although severely wounded through the right shoulder, Private Irwin was one of the first to enter the building under heavy fire. For most conspicuous bravery, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in December, 1858. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Saint Mark's Churchyard, Magheraveely, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Knox, Richard Bent b. September 25, 1808 d. October 23, 1893
(Protestant) Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland (appointed 1886). (Bio by: David Conway)
Cause of death: Heart disease
Saint Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Knox, William b. June 14, 1762 d. July 10, 1831
(Protestant) Bishop of Derry and Raphoe (Bio by: David Conway)
Saint Columb's Cathedral, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Mac Rory, Joseph b. March 19, 1861 d. October 13, 1945
Religious Figure. Born in Ballygowley, near Armagh, he studied at Saint Patrick's College, in Armagh and at Saint Patrick's College, in Maynooth. He was ordained, on September 13, 1885, in Maynooth. He was the first president of the Dungannon Academy, in 1886 to 1887. He was a Faculty member of Oscott College, from 1887 to 1889, and of Saint Patrick's College, in Maynooth, from 1889 to1915, the last three years serving as vice-president. In 1906, he was one of founders of "The Irish Theological...[Read More] (Bio by: Guy Gagnon)
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
MacNeice, Louis b. September 12, 1907 d. September 3, 1963
Author. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A member of the Thirties Generation, he moved to England, where published many volumes of poetry, criticism and journalistic articles and worked for the BBC from 1941 to 1961. Among his books are "Letters from Iceland", "Autumn Journal", "Autumn Sequel", "Holes in the Sky", "Out of the Picture", "The Dark Tower", "Prayer Before Birth", and "The Strings Are False." He died in Hertfordshire, England. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Carrowdore Church of Ireland Churchyard, Lisnevin, County Down, Northern Ireland
Plot: Beside his mother
McMaster, Valentine Mumbee b. May 16, 1834 d. January 22, 1872
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Assistant Surgeon, in the 78th Foot Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders. During an advance at lucknow, India, September 25, 1857, Assistant Surgeon McMaster showed great bravery in exposing himself to the fire of the enemy when bringing in and attending to the wounded. For most prestigious valor, he was promoted Surgeon and awarded the Victoria Cross Medal in June 1858. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Belfast City Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
McQuirt, Bernard b. 1829 d. October 5, 1888
Indian Mutiny Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Private, in the 95th Regiment, Sherwood Foresters. On January 6, 1858, at the capture of the town of Rowa, India, Private McQuirt was dangerously wounded in a hand-to-hand fight with three men, of whom he killed one, wounded another while protecting comrades in the success of the battle. For most prestigious gallantry, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Belfast City Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
O Fiaich, Cardinal Tomas b. 1923 d. May 8, 1990
(Catholic)Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, 1977, made Cardinal in 1999. Writer and lecturer in history. A controversial and dedicated advocate of a united Ireland, who was regarded by some as reticent in his condemnations of the IRA. (Bio by: David Conway)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
O'Hampsey, Denis b. 1695 d. November, 1807
Harpist, Folk Figure. An important figure in the preservation of Ireland's musical heritage. Born in Craigmore, County Derry, his name in Gaelic was Donnchadh O' Hamsaigh and variously recorded as Hampson or Hempson. Blinded by smallpox at age three, he was raised on his family's farm in Magilligan and began studying the harp at 12. Under the patronage of Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry, he toured Ireland and Scotland and performed for Prince Charles Stuart in...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Saint Aidan's Church of Magilligan, Limavady, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Plot: Churchyard
O'Hara, Patsy b. July 11, 1957 d. May 21, 1981
Famed former leader of the Irish National Liberation Army prisoners in the H-Blocks. He joined IRA Volunteer Raymond McCreesh on a hunger strike on March 22nd, 1981, and succummed to starvation two months later. O'Hara's funeral was a huge event in Ireland, and the date of his death has become a celebration of Irish determination and courage.
Derry City Cemetery, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
O'Heney, Saint Muiredagh
Roman Catholic Saint. He was the founder of the Banagher Church which dates back to the 12th century. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Banagher Old Church ruins, Dungiven, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Ponsonby, Richard b. 1772 d. October 27, 1853
(Protestant) Bishop of Derry and Raphoe (Bio by: David Conway)
Saint Columb's Cathedral, Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Quigg, Sgt. Robert b. February 28, 1885 d. May 14, 1955
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. He was awarded the VC for his actions at the Battle of the Somme. From his London Gazette citation: "On 1 July 1916 at Hamel, France, Rifleman Quigg advanced to the assault with his platoon three times. Early next morning hearing a rumour that his platoon officer was lying wounded, he went out seven times to look for him under heavy shell and machine-gun fire, each time bringing back a wounded man. The last man he dragged in on a waterproof sheet from...[Read More] (Bio by: derrick unwin)
Billy Parish Churchyard, Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Robinson, Richard '1st Baron Rokeby of Armagh' b. 1709 d. October 10, 1794
(Protestant) Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland (appointed 1765). Raised to the peerage as Lord Rokeby in 1777. Walpole called him 'a proud but superficial man'. (Bio by: David Conway)
Saint Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Saint Ethnea
Saint. She was the daughter of the King Of Ireland. After she and her sister met St Patrick they were baptised. Both died soon after in religous happiness. Ethnea died around 433AD and her Feast Day is January 11th. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Saint Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh, County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Sands, Bobby b. March 9, 1954 d. May 5, 1981
Irish Nationalist. The leader of the Irish Nationalist prisoners being held on H-Block in the infamous Belfast prison known as "The Maze”, he and nine others protested the continued presence of British troops in Northern Ireland through a huger strike that gained continued world wide coverage. The attention to the plight of the Hunger Strikers also drew international attention to the plight of Irish Catholics in the Ghettos and slums of Belfast and led indirectly 20 years later to the...[Read More] (Bio by: Mark S)
Milltown Cemetery, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Scott, Robert b. July 4, 1874 d. February 21, 1961
Second Boer War Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Lancashire, England, he served as a Private in the 1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment, British Army. During the attack on Caesar's Camp, in Natal, January 6, 1900, Private Scott with another Private occupied a sangar, on the left flank when other men from their unit had been shot down and their positions occupied by Boers. Private Scott although wounded, with his two companions held their post for fifteen hours without food or water and under...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Christ Church Cemetery, Kilkeel, County Down, Northern Ireland
Shaw, Thomas b. 1900 d. March 2, 2002
World War I Irish Soldier. He was the last living veteran of World War I from Ireland, having fought in battles at Messines, Ypres, and Passchendaele.
Clandeboye Cemetery, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

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