My Great Grandparents, The Darcys

I have only to thank Chris Darcy, my Great Uncle of Drumcondra, for directing me to Oliver Darcy, which is his nephew, who owns a B&B in Terryglass. It was my first time meeting Oliver. He was thrilled on finding out that I was in fact the Grandson of his Aunt, Ann Darcy. After telling family stories for awhile, I asked him where I could find the resting place of my Great Grandmother and Great Grandfather, as we stood on his porch. He replied: "Turn around Jim! Do you see that church steeple about a half a mile over there?" Through the trees, I could see a small steeple. "You mean that one over their, Oliver?"

"It's that close, Oliver?" He replied with a hearty "Oh yes!" But keep this in mind, Jim. There are two cemeteries at the church. You want the new one that sits on the right hand side as your facing the church. The headstones will be about four rows back. My God, He's almost telling me the location to the exact foot! This is too easy, I said to myself. I was so excited. For forty years plus, I always dreamed of finding out my family ties in Ireland and Oliver had just pointed to it moments earlier. My next question to Oliver was if he knew the whereabouts of the house my Grandmother was born in, as was my father years later. He knew, but he directed me to a farm equipment repair shop that was owned by the Kennedys just before the church. They actually were the owners of the land. They will direct you to the house he said. I'ts a bit tricky, but you will find it, he replied. I bid oliver farewell and thanked him for being so helpful. Off I went, arriving at the church within two minutes.Here is the Parish Church, The Immaculate Conception, in Terryglass. Margaret and Denis are buried here with 3 of their children.

My Great Grandmother, Margaret. Also known as "Maggie". Below, shows the resting place of Margaret, Denis and 3 children, Gretta, Patrick and Mary.