Ancient Burial Tomb Found | Who Were These People?

Holy Trinity Church is the home of the Church of Ireland in Rathkeale. The site has been a place of worship since the 13th century. The present church, which replaced an earlier building, was built in 1831. Headstone inscriptions in the graveyard date back to the 1700s, with many Palatine names evident.
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[@helencheadle5285]

Thanks

[@GraveVisitations]

Helen thank you for supporting the channel it really helps us to get to these places to show you all 🙏❤️

[@marycarpenter2817]

Keep up the great work.l love ur channell and respect for the departed

[@Toronto8plus]

My ancestors were part of the Palatine movement and settled in Rathkeale. Their surname was Teskey so I was thrilled beyond belief when you happened upon the Teskey headstone. Thank you so much.

[@GraveVisitations]

Wow I'm really happy you found the connection 🇮🇪

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Like ... Wow! That is just so very cool! I'm always looking out for a grave with the Taylor surname, especially when they were down in Cork County - as my great- grandfather Samuel Taylor and his wife Kathleen were born there and all of their folks are buried there. But I've not seen a single Taylor gravestone anywhere in Ireland - perhaps as I think it's a more British surname. But my family were all Irish on the Taylor side, and all Scottish on the Cameron side. But they were probably scoundrels, one and all.. as several of my ancestors have been traced back to convicts in the early penal colonies in New South Wales, New Norfolk Island, and Port Arthur in Tasmania, having moved over to London as young men who were then transported on the ever-increasing number of Fleets bringing prisoners to the antipodes for what were very minor to quite serious crimes. I will just have to come to Ireland and discover the final resting places of my ancestors myself...i do love this channel & Serenity Sue ❤❤

[@bcoldgoalie]

You guys must have some kind of graveyard "ESP",because I don't know how you find such glorious spots! The creative artistry of Irish stone masons never cease to amaze me. This 38 minute video just went by so quickly! Great tour 😊! 👏🙏

[@GraveVisitations]

Lots of research and dedication hans. Yes these surprised us beautiful find

[@ohmeowzer1]

I agree 100 %

[@jodouglas5792]

That’s the most beautiful church I’ve seen I need to get to Ireland and find my ancestors Long trip from Australia 🇦🇺 but I was born in the UK and all my relatives have Irish ☘️ connections Love your channel and Serenity Sue ❤❤ God bless and keep you both safe ❤

[@WickedFelina]

Look at those beautiful tombstones! Thank you for finding them. So unusual! Wow! It is wonderful you appreciate this work to find all these lost works of art! Thank and Bless you. Those that have passed away appreciate your caring so much!

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@sandramariesolander]

Wow! The underground crypt, so glad you didn't find that in the dark! What a fabulous find -who knows what we're walking over when we're exploring! Be safe always and keep those beautiful tombstone videos coming!

[@GraveVisitations]

Glad you enjoyed it more amazing videos coming stay tuned 😉

[@AlainAssert]

Thank you for this. These people had a story. They saw their mother, their father, when they saw the light of day. They grew up, maybe learned a profession. The first kiss, the hobbies, the beautiful as well as sad moments. They were all there. Then they died. All certainly very different. One died perhaps very old gently in his sleep, the other very young in terrible pain and suffering. And then they were buried. The memories of these people were carried on by their loved ones until they too gradually passed away. And so they were forgotten. You have brought attention to them again! Without you, not so many people would have known that they were lying there. And for a brief moment, someone has again met their legacy. And they are less forgotten again.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you Alain for the very inspiring comment 🙏 I hope I can bring to light as many names of the forgotten as I possibly can. For one day I would like someone to remember us when we pass on

[@virvoy]

Astonishing images of very old gravestones, the sunken crypt was a fantastic find, the angels sounding their trumpets hearkens to a quieter more wistful time with reverence to all things biblical, amazing videography GV also great help from your delightful assistant Serenity Sue, all in all wonderful work and a pleasure to watch...👍👍

[@janicepounds9934]

It is so wonderful to speak the names of the Forgotten. Thank you ❤

[@GraveVisitations]

It is a beautiful place and glad I found it

[@Volaris27]

Wow, exceptional videos on this channel, I think these are the oldest dated gravestones I've seen on any channel on you tube. Just wonderful and interesting to see. Thank you so very much and many well wishes and greetings abound to you from Boston, Ma, United States.. XOXO.. PS: Love your accent and hearing you speak!

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you very much! Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪🙏

[@helencheadle5285]

Hi Guys! There are so many beautifully carved and inscribed grave stones in that old churchyard..just as you have found in others. I recall you pointing out the name Byrne on one or two of them in that “enchanted “ graveyard where the wind chimes,straw owl and crystals had been hung up. I’m just wondering if you have ever done a little bit of research to see who the local most sought after stone masons might have been back in the late 1700’s as they certainly took their time to do some wonderful work. That crucifixion with the Angel and cherub here was just beautiful, and look how crisp a lot of the writing still is on a lot of them! 👏🏻…it was just a thought I had, as it must have been quite competitive with several stone masons, as apposed to todays laser cutting speeding the job up. That was a lovely visit, but pretty scary….I don’t know about good luck with the bird Pooh ! I kept thinking you were both going to disappear falling through the roof of a crypt or vault! Think you need to take some long walking poles with you in future,to test the ground before walking on it! Be a real shame to lose you both that way!!?! Love and best wishes to you both! Godbless! Helen xx🙋‍♀️💕🌹🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😇

[@GraveVisitations]

Hi Helen thanks for watching. Yes I believe J Byrne was one of the famous Stone cutters here in Ireland back in the 1700s. He has done alot of work. As for these ones I'm not sure. I hope that bird brings me luck I need it 😂🐦

[@kathywebber8621]

Beautiful place and so peaceful. Blessings, Kathy

[@pamelawooten3251]

These stones are so beautiful, GV. Wonderful job and memorializing these people. That underground crypt was amazing too. Thank you for bringing this to us GV. God bless.

[@GraveVisitations]

Our pleasure Pamela ❤️

[@Elysian777]

I love that you two respect and bring recall to the people who are there. I have noted the same on other videos. Wonderful cemetery and thank you for the tour.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you so much we love what we do and remembering the forgotten 🙏

[@evelynpretty2231]

I love how excited you guys get when you find an interesting grave!! Love both of your channels!!💞🌻🪦🌻💞

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks so much!!

[@doxie444]

Great vid, I never miss one ✌🏼. I love the way you and Sue read the whole stone. Or as much as you can. I love the history.

[@GraveVisitations]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks Doxie

[@andybsmith]

I love these. Like a very interesting afternoon walk. Very pleasant.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Andy

[@donnicholas7552]

Beautiful old graveyard! Loved seeing the artwork on the headstones.👍

[@GraveVisitations]

You and me both!

[@debroahisaacs2452]

Thank you GV for a very enjoyable tour. I love the stone work to put up a wall around some graves. Life had to be so hard back then. Grat video.❤😊

[@babbybailey2534]

Thank you for taking me through the stone gardens. That's what I call cemeteries.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it

[@donaldjohnson9401]

Beautiful Church And Graveyard Thanks for taking us with you

[@sallykohorst8803]

Hey 12 thousand subscribers great and great headstones once again. Plus a large mausoleum with more tunnels tied together.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Sally this was a rare find

[@clutzwinstead279]

I've loved graveyards as long as I can remember, you have an excellent channel. Thank you for the gorgeous stones and tours. ❤

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching 👍☠️

[@shelliewerner5624]

Beautiful place again...love the old ones...thanks guys...

[@GraveVisitations]

Our pleasure!

[@williambednar7859]

Some of the most interesting head stones I've seen yet. The Iconography on the older stones is simply amazing! Thanks for the tour.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks William for watching. I love finding these unique stones

[@doloresm7396]

Henry Heinz, we think we are so far away and Henry Heinz family was from my neck of the woods here in the states. John Heinz, politician was lost here in Pennsylvania in a helicopter crash years back. So close, yet so far. I did not know of the Palatine history. Thanks again guys for giving me local history in the States. I've learned so much from you both from why my family left Ireland to local industrialists and politicians. Very cool.

[@sylviaburns2995]

Angry birds there at tha odd table top tomb 1/4 way through!

[@Liz_678]

Great video Grave! Very interesting. Love when you can still read the 1700 stones! Many thanks!

[@GraveVisitations]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks liz they are beautiful

[@barry_uk]

What a beautiful setting and a lovely old church. One thing I've noted from your video's is that back in the 17 and 18 hundreds people lived much shorter lives than we do today. Thank you both very much for this very interesting video.

[@GraveVisitations]

Hi Barry thanks for watching yes back in the day people died young as a result of cholera and TB etc. They didn't have the medical system we have now I suppose

[@claudiadesoto2378]

I enjoy watching your videos, I started watching Sue a year ago , awesome cemeteries in your country. Hello from Indiana USA

[@GraveVisitations]

Hello there! Thank you for watching us we really do have great history here 🇮🇪

[@dm607]

Congrats on passing 12K subs GV. What a find! Those very old, and never seen before, carvings are magnificent. I was very intrigued with the stacked stone tomb and that underground crypt, wow, seeing the 2 intact skulls and all those bones! I could waffle on, lol, but I'll just say thank you for now. You both need to cart your welly boots around in the car......Deb of Oz.

[@GraveVisitations]

Hi Deb, Ya This was one cool find 😀 that old crypt was amazing. It went way under ground 😮. Headstone carvings are beautiful and so different. Thanks for all your support

[@imrosieposie2010]

You are right GV you should read the gravestones I tried watching other videos but they just walk through it’s sad and disappointing. I love you reading them and showing respect in remembering them. Thank you. God bless ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

really unusual designs on those headstones awesome find , I could see the frost on the ground as your walking around looked cold , another amazing video GV

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Julia we enjoyed this walk and seeing these amazing stones so old

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

@@GraveVisitations it was fascinating such an amazing place 👏

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

They say that when we speak the names of the dead, they live again! It's wonderful to think of the many souls for which you and Sue have provided a sort of "pre-resurrection!"

[@GraveVisitations]

This is true we always try to remember the forgotten

[@sheilafleming7240]

What a amazing old cemetry the carvings on the stones are lovely

[@GraveVisitations]

Very unique these finds love showing you

[@bridgittethompson2267]

Beautiful old church, awesome and amazing cemetery

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

Wonderful. So beautiful. Thank you.

[@GraveVisitations]

Our pleasure!

[@maureenalder8905]

This was amazing..Happy Valentines Day to you and Sue...love you both ❤💙

[@GraveVisitations]

Happy valentines day Maureen ❤️🌹

[@jackyhawkins1895]

Thank you for the interesting tour 😊

[@GraveVisitations]

My pleasure 😊

[@marshabailey1121]

I love how you look at the artwork and read the inscriptions. Very repectful of the dead and fascinating.

[@GraveVisitations]

It's important to read the names so they won't be forgotten 🙏 thank you for watching

[@marierowe5969]

Loved it ,thanks again

[@GraveVisitations]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@janetslicer3637]

That was quite an accomplished array of historic headstones. You whisked right by something that was intriguing to me but that's okay. This was a wonderful video Cathal and the crows just added to the ambiance! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Janet. If I had to read them all I'd never get home lol. But yeah this was a beautiful location

[@suesmith9202]

Another good video. Thanks

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks again!

[@parnowong5593]

Thankyou for the beautiful history

[@Sandra-dm8rd]

I’m thankful you read the stones. I’ve seen a few of the sites that fly past , like you said. They are boring and of little value to me. This cemetery is amazing. Thank you GV&Sue for the journey.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching the video 👍 appreciate your honesty

[@sandraplonka5225]

Great history. It’s so like remembering the people that came before us. Thank you from USA.

[@GraveVisitations]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching 🙏🇮🇪🇺🇸

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Thank you very much ❤️.

[@GraveVisitations]

You're welcome 😊

[@kathydavenport4422]

Beautiful no words needed

[@williamdavis3578]

Seeing the old graveyards is great But the real blessing is you and Sue out on an adventure ... I might have brought a picnic...

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks William great to take you along

[@possumcolvett5722]

Hi iam Possum from Australia and I think your video's are very interesting there is alot of beautiful old graves of people that once we're someone special in their families eyes I hope they are all resting in peace and are with their loved ones I feel a bit sad that no-one is s around to care for their graves hope to see more video's take care safe travels Possum 😊🙏

[@GraveVisitations]

Hi 👋 yes it's sad to see the graves left forgotten but at least we can remember these people and say the names out loud again. Thank you for watching the video and hope to see you on the next one. God bless from Ireland 🙏🇮🇪

[@stageluvr91]

I love those old headstones. So beautiful.

[@michaelbedinger4121]

Beautiful church and graveyard. The grounds seem to be well cared for, except for the old, overgrown section. I hope one day, someone will clean it up, and repair the storm damage. That old open vault was very interesting. Thank you very much GV, and Sue, for a great walking tour. Have a great day.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Michael ya I hope they can take that tree off grave and fix old grave up

[@michaelbedinger4121]

@Grave Visitations Also, perhaps seal up that crypt with the exposed remains. Do you think, that the weather may have washed out the crypt to some degree? Thank you very much GV, for getting back to me. Take care.

[@tompena7487]

Had to catch up this vlog was amazing thanks frost is cold brrr.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Tom

[@purplehaze5977]

Amazing place lot of history there, thanks both

[@GraveVisitations]

Our pleasure! 🙏

[@Kenneth1Roark]

Thanks!

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you for your support 🙏

[@Nancy-lt5xr]

Thank you kind sir. Thank you for letting me eyes see Ireland. Due to financial reasons I can't make it to Ireland. Because of people like you who deliver free content. I get things cost money but other channels charge a fee . If I had $ I would .

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching I'm glad you can come along with me in my walks 🇮🇪❤️

[@susangreasby8741]

All. Looks. Great.

[@jaynefreeman5483]

Thank you for sharing. Fascinating graveyard really touched my heart, maybe some group will clean up the back part.

[@GraveVisitations]

I hope so too

[@anitahicks1337]

Beautiful church & graveyard…

[@karenvecchio4455]

When my ancestors came to Ellis Island from Germany their names we Becker. Was changed to Baker.

[@danathompson5144]

😀 another great one!

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johannahegarty3925]

Amazing stones especially The Palentine ones .

[@NonieMaesLife]

Hi Guys I just watching this one again cause my husband wanted to see the Tomb and the bones always stay safe love ya guys❤

[@GraveVisitations]

Hope you enjoyed it! 👍

[@annlindsaywright3169]

You are so right about reading names. Makes me feel that there is no real death.

[@j.whiteoak6408]

The Halloran gravestone at around 6:45 reads the year 1787 .. and it's mind-boggling to equate that date to being one year before the First Fleet even landed at Sydney Harbour, Australia to begin building the very first settlement in this country - a convict colony. It's just amazing to me that, that grave has been right there under Irish skies, unmoving, in a graveyard that has changed very little, if at all, since before there was even a stirring of any kind of white civilisation in my country - before the first tent had even been pitched on this island continent.... I don't know why, but it's just fascinating to think of how old that grave really is from a comparative point of view! I love this channel - and Serenity Sue's, of course! I love the views of the lush Irish countryside, & the long history surrounding the cemeteries, churches, Abbeys & their fascinating graveyards. It's ALWAYS thought-provoking content - with excellent video quality. Love your work, guys - please keep it up! I never fail to give you both a 'tums up'!!

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching and supporting with the thumbs up 👍.. I have also found early 1600'S graves.. You will definitely like the next one coming 😁

[@j.whiteoak6408]

@@GraveVisitations Ooohh! Can't wait to see that! You do a first-class job - thank you so much. XX

[@GraveVisitations]

@@j.whiteoak6408 if you would consider becoming a member of the channel you can get early access to content before it's released to the public. If you can't join no worries ❤️

[@johnlaforte700]

A very nice journey into history. Night cruising cemeteries is dangerous. That hole you found could have found you. Be careful. 👍👍😊

[@GraveVisitations]

This was in the morning haha thanks anyway

[@Sea-forest]

Such old history ❤

[@robynchallinor8218]

If you look in the background look at the tree behind you it looks like a face in the foliage. Love the work it,s great.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you! Cheers! I'll have a look

[@valeriebraden7221]

Beautiful Cemetery

[@GraveVisitations]

👍 It is amazing stones

[@lightningjac5640]

Those birds 😳 ....... Thats just Erie ... Adds a good effect lol neat old place, would make a good scene for a scary movie. Birds included.

[@donnasmith5461]

I found it! THE ANGEL WITH ONE WING, THE HAT, AND THE TRUMPET MEANS THE START OF JUDGEMENT..🙏🙏🙏👼👼

[@marieswindlehurst9694]

Absolutely love those angels on the tombstone s x

[@GraveVisitations]

They are very unique never found these types before

[@CatCmdr]

I thought someone had stolen your logo, because of the change in it!!!!! It’s happened to so many. I’m glad to find it’s actually you! 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ Whew 😅!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GraveVisitations]

Still me lol

[@CatCmdr]

@@GraveVisitations couldn’t ask for any other! ☺️❤️

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

The sounds of the crows made me think of the old Scottish poem about "Twa corbies making a mane."

[@markzirbes1245]

I really like the cross made out of porcelain it is so beautiful.❤

[@GraveVisitations]

It is a beautiful stone

[@markzirbes1245]

I love you and Sue’s videos compared to other peoples video’s you show much and read the headstones and you answer back when people have questions unlike the others.❤️✝️

[@celesvictoria20]

Ah Serenaty is with you 😊

[@GraveVisitations]

😁

[@dustyrustymusty3577]

I hope and pray all are resting in Jesus.

[@GraveVisitations]

Amen

[@sylviaburns2995]

In Colorado, USA grave markers/ stones usally start in the mid 1800's most related to the gold rush and those who came thereafter. My people the Native Americans (from south west colorado) made graves but no stones markers prior to the Spanish inquisition before the gold rush of the 1800. The Catholic Church kept excellent records of births deaths baptisms etc... and some were buried in the church yards with simple markers.

[@donnasmith5461]

Are the bodies deep down or sort of on the surface? So different from American burials. My family is from Ireland but I don't have much info but I always wanted to see if I have family there. Oh wow the Mrs. Egan for her daughter Sharon? Is beautiful. Do they still use the church? I have so many questions. Listen to the crows! Pretty soon all the carved markings will be faded. Its so quiet. Do people live nearby? We think our name was Schmidt and was changed to Smith at Ellis Island in New York. Immigration

[@LaurenFerrell885]

I didn't watch the rest of the video with being sick. So now I'm watching it now.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks Lauren hope you get better soon ❤️

[@FeralSheryl1818]

wow!

[@GraveVisitations]

👍 Amazing Old graveyard

[@user-mh3ey6op8r]

Благодарю вас!

[@GraveVisitations]

👍

[@tj-8422]

The murder of crows added to the video in such an atmospheric/ eerie way!

[@mnamber]

That porcelain cross was so pretty! ❤ I believe the Kennedys were a small to medium-ish sized clan in Ireland, maybe why they could afford the beautiful monument. I found this thru research into my family tree. Do you know where Shankill Parish, Blallyblough, Armagh, Ireland is? This is most likely a very old name as this is where my 6th great grandfather is buried. I cannot find any other info before him. Any info would be greatly appreciated 😊. Thank you for your content. ❤

[@GraveVisitations]

You would probably need the name of the cemetery or graveyard to find grave. Also try find a grave on the Web is great for finding grave information. Hope this helps

[@mnamber]

@@GraveVisitations yes, I’m unable to go that route as I don’t know his name. I’m stuck. Last name is Thompson so I looked up all variations including Macthomas and Mcthomas in Ireland and Scotland in ancestry. Meh, I’ll get a break somewhere. Thank you ✌️❤️

[@davidillingworth6767]

i like the way you and your wife read the whos words are punched into the stonework top video

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching

[@sandorzsikla5800]

Mivel magyar vagyok, de kedvelem a cemetery látogatásodat. Fel íratkoztam és követlek.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you 🙏

[@lisabarger574]

Sad to see them fallen and broken, breaks my 💔🥺🌹 💕

[@GraveVisitations]

Would be very difficult to make a replica one

[@lisag9145]

Sir the religious significance of the tombstones such as the Angel with the trumpet has to do with the resurrection , the trumpet will sound and all those buried will come back to life , also the scales of justice mean everyone will be judged . It looks as if the same person carved a lot of the stones in this cemetery

[@GraveVisitations]

Thank you for the information

[@lisabarger574]

The people should get together and do a good deed and get this lovely cemetery back in shape, maybe kid's to .

[@GraveVisitations]

Absolutely

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

The angel blowing the horn: "The trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised!"

[@annfahy2589]

Oh thats good,ill look for them

[@melanieteske2948]

Please can you tell me more about this cemetery and the grave with the name teskey. Is there a church record? I have been searching for a very long time my family name but the spelling changed over and over. Thank you

[@GraveVisitations]

I don't know I'm sorry but you could try church of Ireland rathkeale Co limerick

[@MackWilliams-oz2cz]

"Poor Law inspector" made me think about Scrooge saying:"Are the Treadmill and the Poor Law still in effect?

[@carolinenorman9997]

♥️♥️♥️

[@GraveVisitations]

👍👍

[@donnasmith5461]

What's the angels name? I am going to try and find out what they represent. Almost like a fairy of some kind🤔🤔Oh wow how did you find the opening where you can go inside. So mysterious and interesting! Oh poo! Dirty bird!😂😂😂Be careful both of you. I can see your sneakers sinking into the leaves and dirt. Man, they wrote a lot of info on the stones back then. More than they do now. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@GraveVisitations]

Thanks for watching 😁

[@annfahy2589]

Have done any from Ennis?

[@GraveVisitations]

Not yet but I have done videos in clare

[@serenakeech7914]

The figure's blowing the horn, are probably meant to represent Gabriel Blowing his horn when Jesus comes back "and the dead shall rise".

[@GraveVisitations]

Beautiful carvings

[@isawthelight]

I wish people would fix those headstones that fall.

[@WickedFelina]

The vault there. All the bones are scattered around. The coffins must have decayed a long time ago. The stones and cement in the vault decayed too. The weather exposure got to the coffins.

[@GraveVisitations]

Could be the case or maybe shroud burial?

[@WickedFelina]

@@GraveVisitations Yes! You could be right about that? That was an old vault.

[@brianmiller4207]

Do you ever do etchings or rubbings of the old tombstones?

[@GraveVisitations]

No I don't like to go near them in case they could get damaged

[@donnasmith5461]

Its a trumpet.😊😊😊

[@Sea-forest]

So sad the disrepair of the cemetery and headstones tipped over and broken or being buried by trees and brush