Ballyadding Medieval Church

Just a quick post on Ballyadding medieval Church located not far from Ballybrittas in Laois.

It's a quiet spot and the Church is set in tranquil surroundings.

There's not a huge amount here to see but it's a nice little building nonetheless.

Several gravestones date to the 1700's and overall it's worth visiting if you live nearby are or in the area.

The Church is described as a small late medieval ruin.

 

It is also ascribed as the final resting place of an infamous Raparee, a type of outlaw, Charles O'Dempsey  (Cathair na gCapall) who was hanged at Maryborough in 1735 after trial.

Portlaoise at that time was known as Maryborough and was named for Queen Mary I

(Bloody Mary) of England while Daingan, the then County Town of Offaly 

was known as Philipstown in honour of her husband King Philip II of Spain.

 

Apparently he spoke very little English and addressed the court at Maryborough in his native Gaelic tongue.

Laois Burial Grounds 

U. of Michigan - Evans Collection :A GENUINE HISTORY OF THE LIVES AND ACTIONS of the most notorious Irish ROGUES and RAPPAREES.

Cathair na gCapall - dúchas.ie

I have photographed a Dempsey Headstone from the 1700's. These may or may not be related, I have no further information.

Coordinates here:

53°06'23.4"N 7°06'51.6"W

53.106501, -7.114336

Griffiths Valuation