Terrifying Revelation: Graves Are Collapsing

The chapel’s most notable features are the five steeples, one at each corner with a larger one resting atop the belfry tower. Surrounded by an overgrown graveyard and a number of ivy clad trees. Sadly the north section has been badly neglected and is completely overgrown, whilst the other three sides are not perfect, you can still manage to wander around quite comfortably. Most of the visible gravestones date from 18th-20th century and are covered in Lichen. I could not find the original Gaelic name, but Feighcullen would seem to mean Cullen’s Wood! Apparently the chapel was built on the site of an early Christian church which no longer exists. It is rumoured that a rather crude baptismal trough which dates from this older church is now housed in the main church in nearby Allen. There is also a story that tells of a saint whom hailed from Feighcullen. Beoan is listed as one of the Irish saints, being a son of Nessan of Feighcullen. It is believed that he came from the Cathaoir Mor clan of Leinster
Feighcullen was designed by the famous architect John Semple, whom would be better known for his work at The Black Church (St. Marys Chapel of Ease) and Monkstown, both in Dublin. Which makes me wonder, was Semple involved in the design of Ballynafagh? Well Semple worked for the Board of First Fruits, a Church of Ireland group whom were also involved in Ballynafagh. The chapel was erected with a gift of £830 and a loan from the Board of First Fruits of £277, not a small sum of money for its time. On top of that it is said to have also received the sum of £248 from another group known as Ecclesiastical Commissioners. And so what we end up with is a stunning five steeple chapel of Gothic design.
The chapel’s most notable features are the five steeples, one at each corner with a larger one resting atop the belfry tower. Surrounded by an overgrown graveyard and a number of ivy clad trees. Sadly the north section has been badly neglected and is completely overgrown, whilst the other three sides are not perfect, you can still manage to wander around quite comfortably. Most of the visible gravestones date from 18th-20th century and are covered in Lichen. I could not find the original Gaelic name, but Feighcullen would seem to mean Cullen’s Wood! Apparently the chapel was built on the site of an early Christian church which no longer exists. It is rumoured that a rather crude baptismal trough which dates from this older church is now housed in the main church in nearby Allen. There is also a story that tells of a saint whom hailed from Feighcullen. Beoan is listed as one of the Irish saints, being a son of Nessan of Feighcullen. It is believed that he came from the Cathaoir Mor clan of Leinster.
The main door with its arced stonework is accessed from the east and was open when I arrived. But I decided to take a walk around the exterior to get a feel for the place before I went inside. The exterior stone work is in great condition for its age when compared to its peer in Ballynafagh, but on closer inspection you can notice where resent masonry repairs have taken place. Both the North and South sides of the building contain five lovely lancel arch windows and there is a large traceried, three light, window to the east gable end.
Once inside if you look up you can see right up the bell tower. Inside the entrance you can turn either to the left or right, both bring you through similar archways into the main area of the chapel.
#Graves #gravesguide #graveyardtour #cemetery #shocking

[@Allan-hd1uh]

There are people in this world who think they have the right to vandalize and destroy things that don't belong to them. Such low lifes. That was and still is a beautiful church but the vandals only see something they can vandalize. Great video sue. Greetings from Connecticut USA 🇺🇸

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I'm all for people going into places to take a look but definitely not to vandalise, leave it as you find it..unfortunately some fools get a kick out of mindless vandalism

[@tktrumpet777]

people who arent from the same place- full of hatred or demon possessed kids - drugs destroy

[@FeralSheryl1818]

Could you imagine going back in time and walking through those front doors? What a grand place it must have been.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Is love this as my home

[@user-jc5ov5ts2b]

It's everyone's home!✝️

[@user-vw7pl5fw3w]

Why would people want to dump their trash in a church 😡. Beautiful church such a shame. The area is beautiful. 💔❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Don't know, plus it's a long lane to have to bring your rubbish

[@IrishAnnie]

It’s so beautiful. It breaks my heart to see this decay on such a stunning building. 😊

[@LiviuDragon]

the church must be restored it looks vintage

[@user-jc5ov5ts2b]

The Lord knows who dumped all the trash, and who the vandals are! ✝️

[@sylviabriggs4087]

Do we ask ?

[@bonnieleelee9936]

I love that church. It makes me so sad. People would use it as a dump. People don't care about anything but their selves today. God help us.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I don't understand it,I hope they get caught and charged

[@waynesmith4612]

I agree with everything you say there. Yes god help us, please...

[@pamelawooten3251]

Beautiful countryside, church and graveyard. Can't imagine who would dump their belongings inside the church. Thanks for sharing, Sue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Pam ❤️

[@CatCmdr]

That cross with the crown of thorns on it was amazing! What a lovely church it must have been Thanks so much 💙💙✌🏼🌷

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I've never seen one like it before

[@tomsdotter3228]

The church makes a stunning picture against the sky. I can't imagine why someone would throw their trash in there. Makes me mad! Thank you, Sue. Beautiful tour!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks toms, sure is sad to see it abandoned with rubbish everywhere

[@marygrummer9189]

Lovely old church, and it’s good to see somebody has cleared the grounds. But the garbage inside the church makes my blood boil! What is wrong with people???

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I'd love to see the whole place restored, it's far too beautiful to leave to rot

[@mrmres]

Satanists have a particular disdain for anything reverent. I suspect that the occultists would love to violate the grounds.

[@lisag9145]

Cutting down those old trees which likely had broad root systems was holding up the ground along with the coffins now both have rotted away, so the ground is collapsing , maybe, maybe not .

[@janetsmiley6778]

I believe you are correct.

[@WTHenry2023]

Agreed, collapse will eventually occur in older cemeteries with wood coffins. Modern cemeteries have concrete vaults in which the coffins are placed to prevent collapse.

[@domcizek]

YES, THAT IS HAPPENING TO MY BACK YARD AFTER I HAD 3 HUGH TREES CUT DOWN,

[@gaylepeltier2782]

The church looked so gorgeous as you were walking up to it. Surprised to see the bell still there. I’m always glad to see that you’re not alone when visiting these graveyards in the middle of nowhere. I do worry when I see some of the places you visit.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much, we all know now the world is a terrible place, such violence going on, absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@sallykohorst8803]

A lovely old steeple church thanks for sharing that graveyard.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@mikelovuolo6875]

1-Great video. Sad to think someone dumped their household trash inside the building. The entire time I watched your video, I tried to imagine what it was like almost 200 years ago.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, it's terrible they dumped their stuff there

[@mysticmimaw]

Looks like the wild life has done alot of damage to the grounds but someone has tried to clean it up. Awesome video, as always!! Bless you guys!❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@jonibarger3147]

Beautiful old building. Its heartbreaking people trash it.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I agree with you there

[@cliffordbowman6777]

If it was USA they’d have done worse than that

[@sheilan6235]

Lovely, the holes are a little scary though. I think the barbwire on the metal cross is supposed to symbolize the Crown of Thorns

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, definitely it represents the crown of thorns, it's so beautifully made

[@georgeburnett358]

Old cemeteries generally didn't use concrete vaults to protect the casket. Old wooden caskets eventually collapse and form a hole above them. Most cemeteries have a dirt pile somewhere hidden and fill them back up pretty quick. I'm in the funeral biz and have had to fill a few

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

@georgeburnett358 you know in Ireland we don't use vaults, coffin goes into the ground, they pile all the dirt back on top once coffin goes in. Recently we buried someone and a few days after the whole grave sank about a foot, all the built up dirt was gone. It was very upsetting to see

[@donaldjohnson9401]

Very beautiful Grounds and stunning Church , It would be great to see this all cleaned and restored. ThankYou Sue and G.V.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@janetsmiley6778]

It would have to start with people in the local community. I imagine funds could be raised to at least close up the windows and put a sturdy door in place. A tip and some locals could empty it of trash in one day.

[@johnbyrne4466]

Great video there, Sue..love those old rural church locations, well done, and thank you for posting.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you 8

[@virvoy]

Truly beautiful Sue, the clump of daffodils look absolutely gorgeous👍👍"Thank You" for showing them & also for reading some of those very old headstones⚰

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are very welcome

[@paulara7155]

Trust in the Lord With all Your Heart and Lean Not on Your Own Understanding ; In all Your Ways Acknowledge Him and He Will Make Your Paths Straight. Peace Love and grace Our Lord Jesus Christ be with You Amen

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@suebennett9347]

Amen

[@ornorontheroad5911]

I wish I lived in an area like this, I would use every free moment to walk around here and enjoy the beauty. Such a shame that some people demolish and pollute things. At the end of this month I will be in Edinburgh for a few days, I'm looking forward to it...

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Edinburgh is absolutely amazing

[@loua1519]

As of 2014 the Church was for sale, only $189K. I would think the price has since gone down.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh I'd say so, if I had the money I'd buy it

[@IrishAnnie]

Sue, that initial shot of the church took my breath away! Stunning! Thank you for this walk today. What a beautiful spot on our planet!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@iamshotty]

What a beautiful old church. It would have looked even lovelier in its hey day. The old grave is beautiful too. Aahh to have the money to restore it all and turn the church into a beautiful home. I hope somebody will someday soon. Thank you Sue xx Teresa 🇦🇺♥

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Me too Teresa, if I had the funds I'd certainly buy it, I think it would make a fantastic home, big long drive and quiet neighbours

[@JeffKopis]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Quiet alright! 🤣

[@JeffKopis]

Installing indoor plumbing, power, and a septic system could be problematic!

[@cherylschantz9893]

The railings are so beautiful. Real craftsmanship!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Absolutely agree

[@KayKayClaudette-mh4wc]

In the area where the graves appear to be collapsing, it looks to me like dead trees may have been cut down and the holes are where tree roots have rotted and died out. If you look closely at the cut trees remaining, they appear to have been dead when cut, and also they appear to have been cut quite some time ago.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, there's definitely been so.e work done here but they need to fill in those holes

[@terri6743]

Very interesting graveyard! So many things going on! The lovely farm area, the beautiful church, the Celtic crosses, the holes/dens, the marker with barbed wire (is it possible that that could be both for the Celtic cross, and the crown of thorns on Jesus’ head🤔), the newest grave which stands out so much…really cool, Sue!😎 As always, thanks for sharing!🤗

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Terri, let's hope it's restored

[@cherylschantz9893]

Why does Ireland have so many abandoned churches? Are people able to purchase the buildings and refurbish them?

[@raymondmiller5098]

Religious observance/affiliation in nearly all of Europe has dropped dramatically in recent (post- WW2) decades. This phenomenon includes Ireland and the UK.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, we have seen churches made into homes, even with the graves still there too

[@GS-dc4dt]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards my cousin bought and converted a beautiful Methodist Chapel in Wales, there were a few Caveats, she had to leave the altar and a religious symbol in the ceiling. It was called Bethlehem Chapel, a beautiful name!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

@GS-dc4dt wow, that is my dream

[@GS-dc4dt]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards it was really really hard because the old building had granite internal walls and of course some of the original doorways were in the wrong place. One wall was 2 feet thick. They also found that the beautiful wooden floor was just on blocks and underneath was earth ( explains why it was so cold in the winter lol.) It was beautiful though.

[@clarencejones7916]

sad that people have no respect for gods house even around the world 😢

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's getting worse Clarence, no one respects anything anymore, the world has become less caring each day

[@GanymedeXD]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Thats actually not true … same problems people were furious about in the 80s … just more documentation as everybody has smartphone and more exchange happens. In every decade people were convinced that everything got worse.

[@Hairnicks]

I'm just a simple English man from Exmoor, but love your channel as I do Grave Visitations, as I grew up playing with my cousins in our village grave yard among our family members there. I am quite shocked at the number of abandoned churches you visit and wondered why there are such a lot of them.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you, I don't understand it either, what a waste

[@DickDatchery]

Because we are in the time of the Great Apostasy. If those in the graves could rise and see the state of the world today they would run back to their graves. They would not comprehend the loss of faith.

[@Sheila3444]

It's so sad to see what people do to graveyards and churches. This church looks like it could be restored. The stonework has held up beautifully!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It sure could be Sheila, someone I hope will restore this, the architecture is outstanding

[@randyedwards3244]

Back in the '80's my cousin was a groundskeeper at his local village's cemetery. Early each morning he walked the grounds in search of collapsed graves. He was charged with filling these prior to the visitation from families for obvious reasons.

[@So-CA_NV_AZ82]

It's sad seeing the Church and Graveyard looking the way they do, still a beautiful place. Great video Sue and GV

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@michaelbedinger4121]

Hopefully, one day someone else will help clean up the church, and perhaps restore it. All that trash in the church is disgusting. People!!! What can you do? I agree with your subscribers, all that uneven ground in the graveyard, is because the graves caved in when the coffins, most likely made of wood, rotted away. Thank you very much Sue and GV, for a very interesting video. Take care. 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Sad to see it like this Michael 😔

[@michaelbedinger4121]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Yes it is, I agree with you 💯 Perhaps in time, local people will start caring, and work together to help get the place back into shape. The uneven ground in the graveyard? I am not sure what can be done there. Perhaps, some fill dirt can be brought in to help level out the uneven places, if it can be done carefully and respectfully. Then again, perhaps it is better to just leave well enough alone. You and GV deal with this type of situation more than I do, you probably know how best to handle this type of situation. Thank you very much for getting back to me Sue, take care.

[@eddiemethot8925]

Thank you Sue for bringing to light the history, lives and memories of those who passed on,your work is very much appreciated.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much 💓

[@Mercmad]

Looking at the stuff lying in there, I'd as hazard a guess that it was the American owners possessions that were left behind and vandals have gotten in ,spread the stuff around looking for items of value. Mainly because it doesn't look like regular refuse.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you, I never thought of that

[@edwardmccrindle7252]

Another amazing video lovely old church thanks Sue

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@Liz_678]

I bet that church was beautiful in its day! The architecture is beautiful. A 1700 grave! What do you think those holes were? Thanks Sue💕

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Liz, I'm not sure, animals maybe but I'd of presumed they'd go to places like forests or woods

[@lizmegginson1614]

I was reading something on youtube about thyroid issues and this popped up!?? I grew up in Co. Antrim, N. Ireland and from an early age was fascinated by old churches and graveyards. From the age of 12, my best friend and I used to pack a picnic lunch and cycle to a very old cemetery, where we spent hours reading the headstones. We then went into the adjoining church, sat in the choir atalls and sang our hearts out. I was brought up in the Congregational church, although my grandmother's family had been Church of Ireland. At the age of 14, I joined the choir of St. Matthews, C of I in Belfast and was eventually confirmed. That Sunday, the minister of my previous church asked the congregation to pray for my soul, as I was now just s couple of steps from Catholicism! I have been in S Africa, since 1976, where I joined the Anglican church. I guess I am now only one step away 😂 I loved uour detailed presentstion of the chapel. Hopefully whoever inherits it will restore it to its original glory 🙏

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh thanks for sharing, I love your story

[@clarekelly6129]

Another great video, thanks Sue. LOVED the moss heart around the headstone. The church blew my mind for two reasons - the senseless dumping of all that rubbish, but also for the beauty of the building/architecture. Like you said it would make a stunning home, one which I would be very happy to live in.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Me too Clare, I'd love this place, the little heart grave was so beautiful

[@thisoldnurse1521]

Beautiful church, all I kept thinking was imagine all the men building this church in the 1820’s-1830’s. Some of the tradespeople who worked on the project likely were local tradesmen who eventually became parishioners, they got married in the church, had their children christened here. Families grew and faithfully attended services here. All the marriages and funerals of people now long gone, many likely buried in the earth that is sinking around the church. How many people crossed over the threshold ?? All silent now. 😞❤ I live in St. John’s Newfoundland Canada and the large and very old cemetery where some of my ancestors are buried, including my first original gr gr gr gr grandfather, who settled in this city in the 1820’s. Well, I’m told that back in the 1980’s there was numerous acts of vandalism throughout that cemetery and unfortunately the headstone of this ancestor (his wife also should have been on that marker) I did discover record of 3 of their sons who died not much more than children. The rest of their offspring ( they had a lot of kids) I managed to trace save for one fellow, who was buried there but no stone and a bit of family history to that line 😉 Why people are so mean to desecrate, destroy and leave such carnage in places so peaceful as churches and cemeteries.

[@cherylschantz9893]

No excuse for them!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Great information there about your family history, yes, I'll never understand the desecration of graves or churches

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I agree Cheryl

[@maggietaskila8606]

When a people loose or reject a higher power they reject and loose self respect and therefore respect for others. The reason behind this abandonment , neglect , and abuse. Saddly it is happening world wide , due to our modern self centered world view.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

@maggietaskila8606 I haven't rejected a higher power but I don't attend Mass, I'd rather not listen to anyone preach to me. I am still a good person

[@StephenYuill]

Thankyou for spending some time on that magnificent old church, which along with the grave visitations was very interesting.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much

[@oubliette862]

The pink stone, I know that as Milford's pink granite. The top of my desk is a big slab of the stuff. There's a white and a grey kind as well. There's a lot of granite in the north east u.s. quality stuff too it's very nice. At least there's no snakes in the weeds, no worries there.

[@katsiduzynski488]

I also recognized it as granite. I did not know the variety. I had relatives in the building trades where stone was commonly used interior as well as exterior. They would have been more familiar with the colors commonly used as small stones and basic grave markers as well as much older ones like those seen here.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Pink granite, how beautiful thank you

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you

[@cyberchef69]

It feels like ages since I watched a video 😮 only a week. Have lots to catch up on. And thanks to yourself and GV I decided to go professional on SoundCloud this time last year.. it's been crazy a ride for the last 12 months expecting 40 followers and 2000 plays if very lucky.. a lot better than I ever thought possible and watching both your videos and your passion you both inspired me... Brilliant video guys. I'm ready to watch them all now

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Good on you 👏

[@sheilan6235]

Sad that someone would bring their trash and dump it in the church; they could have more easily dumped it into their neighbors trash cans in the dark of night since they’re dumping it illegally anyway. Maybe not the next door neighbors, go a few blocks away so they aren’t recognized from the photos

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, someone must recognise the photos

[@cliffordbowman6777]

I thought only Americans did that stuff, shameful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh no, I'd imagine world wide

[@mjrchapin]

Fascinating! Thank you for the work you do. I know it must be difficult at times.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you, I appreciate it, I think the most difficult part is the rotten weather we are having...

[@sandyfields9933]

I am thrilled to have discovered your channel. I love the fences too! And gates!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you like them! Welcome ❤️

[@joelhurley2678]

Beautiful Church and Grounds. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Joel, as always ❤️

[@raycooper876]

Absolutely beautiful church. Hopefully it will be restored and protected.

[@lindajoywells8074]

Sue, you and I think alike. When you 1st showed the church from the outside, I was thinking, wish I could afford it to remodel into a house

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Can you just imagine what a beautiful home this could be

[@williamdavis3578]

Thanks for the walk about... The big holes in the cemetery were a creepy find ... glad you had GV along in case you tumbled in one ... lol

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Haha, if anyone's going to fall it's me 😅

[@Cheetoluv]

Resting place of that loss of time! Seems so lonely. It’s good to see that someone has taken some interest in it and cleaned the over grown plants and trees away. Who knows maybe a person looking down from heaven said look honey, this couple came to visit us today. ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You know, I believe they know when visitors visit, one of the reasons I love the older abandoned graveyards, maybe no one visits for years then us two come to say hi x x

[@margaretbeck-kz6if]

it makes me so angry to see the mess people make no respect ir,s awful a wee tip for you guys why not carry a small paint brush in your pocket to brush some graves with leaves and dust on them i dont like to see you getting your hands dirty i know you carry gel to clean your hands just a wee idea guys and another great video . 💚☘

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I actually used to carry a pack with brushes and gloves but I lost the whole bag somewhere while moving

[@marierowe5969]

So so sad x ..these places where the dead rest should be cleaned up so they can rest in a clean and tidy place forever

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I agree, respect should be paid here, cleaned up and restored

[@GanymedeXD]

Why? Decay itself is no beautiful and clean processs. Its more beautiful when nature is taking back over. The dead don’t care … its only the living that need such places and if no relatives are left nobody cares … many of those places have been bulldozed.

[@denisehibbs9576]

Gorgeous Church ! It has weathered well through the years on the outside . The inside isn't too terrible. It could be refurbished. Why are all these abandoned churches so far back from the road ? It seems that you walk quite a distance to get to them. Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Denise, I'm actively not sure why the long lane to get into the area

[@Here_This]

I guess someone lived in the church for some time . But what makes people destroy windows , that don't belong to them ? It was a beautiful church , so sad what they did to it .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, just terrible to see the windows smashed, I don't understand why

[@Here_This]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards I wonder what they would say if someone does it to them .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh they'd have a lot to say I'm sure,

[@mj7den]

Thank you for caring.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Always!

[@lorriesouthall7866]

Surprised to see the bell still hanging. First notice , it looked very grand and beautiful. The windows alone made the outside exquisite! I’ve never seen the land do that, unless there are sink holes becoming noticed. We have some here in the U.S., that have collapsed roads and highways here. Still not sure. Tc and stay safe always. 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@RobertLassche]

I wonder if those 2 elongated slabs in the church floor are hiding a vault....

[@thisoldnurse1521]

That went through my mind as well.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

That's certainly a possibility, maybe there's a priest or Bishop buried there

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, it definitely could be

[@maureen9115]

They are usually tombs of the priests that were the pastors & died there.

[@bigal7561]

Such a beautiful church. Just beautiful. I'm 68 and when I was a child in Oklahoma, we restored an abandoned and neglected grave yard dating back to the 1800's. 70% of the graves were sunken to the point to the bodies. We began identifying all the know stone/markers (many were smooth as most were made by hand in sandstone. Once we identified all known, using state of Oklahoma funding, county funding and donations., my father (heading the crews of inmates from the prison began work that lasted over a year. From resetting the stones, mowing, filling in and compacting, the cemetery was restored to a point of taking more burials of families. This was in the late 60's. A trust was set up and donation from a couple of families started the ball rolling and has continued with other small/larger donations. The interest is used to take care and tend the graveyard and graves. It is lock boxed so it can never be touched. Later, as technology improved, ground sensing radar was used to try and identify all grounds and completed the areas of the old part where we knew other bodies were located. With the trust set up, and the interest only to be used to keep the graveyard in a beautiful condition, donations continue to be made. This beautiful church and graveyard should be saved. Not just for the dead but because it's the right thing to do.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I completely agree I've see so many now just in ruins

[@mikearreola2609]

How old was that church? It’s stunning to consider all the different people who lived, loved, and mourned loved ones laid to rest here. Thank you for your efforts!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Mike it was built around 1830

[@livecanal4754]

Thanks for share! This is so beautiful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome!

[@mallardtheduck406]

Greetings Sue & G.V. that is a beautiful church, it is sad to see such an architectural beauty used as a dumping ground and abandoned. I hope it gets restored, it an Irish generational gem. The Celtic Cross at 9:50 is absolutely gorgeous. I am sorry I can't support you guy's this much, but my income was reduced here in the states and prices keep raising up. I have a feeling this is happening everywhere. As soon as I can I will donate to you again. Thank You for the wonderful videoes!!! May God Bless You Guys!!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Mallard, you look after yourself first, don't worry about donating, unfortunately I think everyone is feeling the squeeze. Let's hope it gets better soon. Thank you ❤️

[@GanymedeXD]

They are expensive … and in many areas they struggle to raise funds as the number of church goers reduces. Old die … no younger ones taking over … church cannot be restored as no funds its left to die.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very true

[@peterwilson5528]

A shame a beautiful church like that is going to ruin. I am not really a religious person but a church is more than just prayer it is a spirit of its own and a link to the past.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You and me both, I've found a stunning church today in ruins, it took my breath away

[@rbartig]

Why does Ireland seem to have so many abandoned churches?

[@zombiemom6701]

People are abandoning Christianity in all western countries. Non Christians are being imported in. It’s sad to see.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I don't know, this one I'm sure was a beautiful place when abandoned

[@rbartig]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards it's amazing now, wish the walls could talk, would listen all day

[@tinasummers4578]

Hello Serenity Sue and GV glad y’all back ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Tina ❤️

[@monicapushkin3274]

A very sad location, such a beautiful building abandoned 😢😢

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very sad to see the place like this

[@ExploringHistoryTogether]

Thank you for the great tour, Sue… that’s a beautiful old building. It’s too bad that the work that was started to fix it up was ended. Thank you so much for visiting these old Irish sites and showing us. It’s the love of historic exploration that drives us (sometimes for HOURS to find a really neat piece of history!) 😂 Keep exploring! ~Jason

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisschultz1707]

Thanks!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much, appreciate it

[@marieswindlehurst9694]

I wonder if there any photographs of the church in newer condition beautiful church x

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Couldn't find any unfortunately

[@jodywiggins3475]

Such disrespect for such a beautiful church. I hope that someone will restore this magnificent church and surrounding grounds.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh me too, it was a beautiful place at one stage

[@kerrybyers257]

What a pretty chapel. Won’t someone please rescue it?!

[@user-cz6ee6nw8h]

Beautiful church with many memories within it's walls and cemetery. Thank you for the taking me on a respectful walk back in time.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@gregdiamond6023]

It’s a shame what’s happened to the church and graveyard. It makes me angry to see a church treated that way. My father was a Lutheran Pastor and I know he’d be sick to see the state of it. I’m sorry Sue. I got a bit worked up. God bless all who read this.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I hear you! It's disgraceful to see such wonderful places left to rot!! I'm surch the local parishioners put a pretty penny into these churches and it should be given back to the community to use at least as a community hall or meeting house, not just left. The church I feel has way too much money it seems

[@garywarren-gh8os]

Greetings from Poteet Texas thanks for another great video.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks for watching Gary

[@user-lk9sb5ne4k]

Thank you so much for presenting churches and graveyards! I've been searching for my ancestors and i found a John O'Connor that could be a relative!! My great grandmother was Hannah Rosemary O'Connor . I wished i lived there I'd go with you and scrub things down😊 Jan from the USA 🇺🇸

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh my pleasures 🙏

[@heavensstars4025]

Beautiful historical sight. Thank you! ✝️🙏💖💕😇

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome

[@northpole77]

Nothing creeping about it , it’s simply amazing 🙏🏼

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I agree, I love these abandoned places, although sad to see the neglect

[@simoontempest8691]

What a gorgeous building.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is absolutely stunning, the camera does not do it justice

[@l.b.3152]

So happy that I’m not the only one that loves going to old cemeteries and visiting them.❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@blueriver5269]

So very heartbreaking to see the cemetary in such condition. Very very sad.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is very sad 😔

[@DeborahIsaacs-nx4dw]

What a beautiful church. Whoever cleared the cemetary, maany thanx.😊thanx guys for a lovely video. I do love everyone you do and it's exciting wondering what you'll run into next. ❤😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh thanks Deb

[@annarhodes3149]

Thanks for sharing ♥️🙏 so Sad to see the neglect ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're welcome 😊

[@veronicaspages]

It’s a lovely place. Thanks for sharing it.❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you too

[@relic_holic]

Fascinating journey;that describes my feelings after my first viewing of your wholehearted and expertly presented narrative. Nevermind I’m in Florida at the moment I felt as if I was just a footstep behind you, squinting over your shoulder trying to help decipher those engravings. Might those depressions be the second settling of that hallowed soil caused by treacherous grave robbers? Looking forward to enjoying some more virtual journeys with you, bless you for sharing this most interesting pastime…

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it

[@richardsoper777]

Love these walks and views of the church

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@sandyfields9933]

The minute I heard your accent I hit subscribe! Old graveyards interest me a lot. I’m in the States & we have some pretty old one’s here but absolutely not what you have here in your lovely country. ❣️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Sandy, appreciate it 🙏

[@louiselevine3028]

Went to my grandparents plot recently…left flowers. The tree I planted 40 some yrs. Ago was a beautiful oak now. Lots of shade. Just what they asked for…very pleased. god bless and keep them

[@EmilyTienne]

Truly fd up people would vandalize such a beautiful church.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It sure is

[@sootycure]

Breaks my heart to see beautiful places like this abandoned/neglected

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I've seen so many like this in Ireland, breaks my heart

[@user-sw1ww1qs1l]

Hhello Sue, i just discovered your channel. We live in the USA and I’m amazed at the number of surnames in this church graveyard that are names of people i grew up with. i noticed that your torch is set to the “flickering” mode. If you double cluck the power button on the bottom of the light it will shift to a steady beam. It may help you to better read the headstones.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

When the sun is out if recording the torch plays up thanks a million 😊

[@RetiredVDI]

Doesn’t the 1797 date on the headstone means it predates the church? Was the graveyard there first or was there an older church on the site?

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Possibly or maybe there was an older church prior to this one

[@thisoldnurse1521]

Often in areas there were little churches and as the community grew, need for a larger place of worship. In a little fishing village about 30 - 40 minutes from me, I was trying to trace an ancestor. There had been 3 churches on that site and the land had been donated to the church. Pretty much everything in this community was built on a hill including the church. The cemetery extends from behind the church and up rocky terrain. There are old headstones visible in the front yard of the church but nobody mows or looks after the grounds. ( no doubt many decades ago people had sheep to take care of the mowing). During last enlargement of the church they found remains and headstones The headstones they keep in the basement. Remains we presume were reinterred. I managed to talk to a couple of women as they came out of the church. They had been cleaning vacuuming etc. But it’s a shame the front cemetery isn’t taken care of, as it extends up the hill into the trees I can understand. When I first moved to the city, before my Arthritis and Bursitis became too unbearable, I did walk up the rocky hillside and took some photos of stones but was alone and walking with a cane and didn’t want to press my luck. Yes that church in that fishing community is still being used.

[@gerryk101]

That's why I chose to be cremated. Imagine having trash thrown on your resting place . No thank you .Scatter my ashes high above and let the wind carry me far into the heavens.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@greylynnjr]

Love yr work mate

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Much appreciated

[@joyce-km4ys]

So beautiful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It really is!

[@fionagreenwood3231]

Thank you xxxx

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are so welcome

[@jamestregler1584]

Thanks from old New Orleans 😇

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

My pleasure

[@Thomas-yr9ln]

Here in the state's they make you get a cement vault to put the coffin in before they lower it into the ground. It keeps it from collapsing and the ground level. A hundred years ago they probably didn't care. God bless your heart for getting out in the Bitter cold to make this video. ❤

[@GanymedeXD]

In many places thats forbidden … the body is supposed to rot and coffins intended to disintegrate. Nowadays many graves are just rented out for 15-30 years and then are removed … hence in many places anything interfering with the natural decay is banned. The vaults were problematic as as soon nobody is there any more no money is paid for maintenance any more.

[@fionagreenwood3231]

Gorgeous church / chapel. I love old churches / chapels gorgeous buildings xxxx

[@NurseOasis]

Stunning

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It certainly is, even in the state it's in

[@rexmasters1541]

This happens when you do not use a vault. You just have to back fill the grave site. Its no big issue.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, someone needs to fill them in, we don't use gravediggers here so I presume it happens a lot