Warning | Cops Called When This Was Found

The Story from the newspaper
Kerryman
Sat 28 Feb 2015
Human remains are lying exposed in one of Kerry's oldest graveyards but there are question marks over just who is responsible for covering up a tomb which has become exposed to the elements.
The macabre discovery was made by Castlemaine resident Peter Hill who was out for a casual stroll at White Church Cemetery with his dog on Saturday. The cemetery is just off the Killorglin road out of Milltown and Mr Hill sent a picture of the remains to The Kerryman, asking if more could be done to respect the dead.
Kerry County Council said that the graveyard is owned by the Church of Ireland and is therefore not their responsibility, while council officials have reported the matter to gardaí.
Kilderry-based Church of Ireland Reverend James Stephens, though, has questioned the council's declaration, stating that the graveyard actually dates back to before the Reformation.
"I don't think that this is completely in Church of Ireland care as it dates to before the Reformation and there are people of all traditions buried there, so ownership is unclear," he stated, adding that he was unaware of any Church of Ireland burials at the cemetery in recent years and there had been no parish clean ups organised.
"Of course I would be very upset if there are bones exposed in a local cemetery and so I would be interested in investigating the matter further,"
#history #skeleton #exposed

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[@littlesilver2205]

The opening shot of the view of the Mountain and the grass, the grass in Ireland is a different kind of green brighter more vibrant. My wife goes pictures dont do it justice the views are on a different level here, nothing to compare it with in the US.

[@peterredfern1174]

One can only imagine how lovely this graveyard was when new,it over grown.disgusted how some beings can desecrate a church whether in ruins or not.Dunno maybe it’s a blessing that Mother Nature is reclaiming the land and perhaps providing protection to those who rest here.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You know Peter you're right, nature reclaims and that's so beautiful

[@peterredfern1174]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards what’s the old saying?from earth we came,to earth we return,god bless you all keep up the good work,👋👋🙏🙏👍🇦🇺

[@Ironcelt13]

What a crying shame, not only from neglect, but from the hoodlums that desecrate the resting place of our ancestors. You did have a lovely day to share your respects and share the adventure with us Sue. A very tranquil serene place thank you again for sharing with us.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It was a gorgeous day John

[@LoriKasprzak-yk6nc]

With due respect, it's the way of nature to die & be forgotten.

[@janet1536]

Your tours of these beautiful old graveyards and ancient ruins are so interesting. It's sad that so much is deteriorated, but there is beauty in the plant growth too. The ancient church ruins are gorgeous. Such a lovely setting...peaceful and Mother Nature overtaking all. Thank you for such an interesting tour! I agree that seeing graffiti is so sad and frustrating!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment

[@zombiemom6701]

My 5x great grandfather has been dead 200 years. He was an immigrant to Pennsylvania from Switzerland with his German wife. His small family graveyard is maintained by the township. I never knew that graveyard was the final resting place of my direct ancestors!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Delighted to hear the cemetery is being kept up wish that was the case in the ones I find

[@tedpreston4155]

@zombiemom6701, every time I watch one of Serenity Sue's videos, I wonder whether my ancestors' graves have been preserved. I have some ancestors in Pennsylvania as well. The first of my ancestors who came to America (pre-revolution) purchased Poor Island in the Delaware River from William Penn. Our family genealogy buff has a copy of the deed. The island, I understand, is now the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. I don't know where those ancestors might be buried, though. Sadly, I live far away, so I've never done any exploring there.

[@sheilan6235]

This must have been incredibly beautiful when the church was whole and tombs were newer. It’s still amazingly impressive with nature taking over. It would be nice if it could be restored, the tombs anyway, and trimmed & mowed. Thank for letting us see this place ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Sheila it's so sad to see this place fall into bad shape

[@Allan-hd1uh]

It's a shame that when a person dies and their intered in a vault that over time that vault is going to deteriorate. And if there are no descendants to take care of it then you can be sure it's not going to last. As for those who desecrate cementaries they should be prosecuted. Greetings from Connecticut 🇺🇸

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Allan, I bet they thought they'd remain perfect forever

[@katbot2190]

I agree. Leave the dead to their rest.

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

I live in Vermont and each town takes care of the cemeteries. My grandfather use to mow cemeteries for the town of Milton. I use to help him to earn money to go to the big fair we have here at the end of summer.

[@headstonesandhistory]

That's awesome. I've been volunteering in local cemeteries for a long long time.....hard work but very rewarding

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

What a lovely memory to have Floydian, have you ever noticed the older we get the more precious our memories become

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

My hats off to you, it definitely a hard job and as I always say, you'll be rewarded in heaven

[@headstonesandhistory]

BTW Floydian......is your name related to Pink Floyd?

[@floydiandreamscapes5145]

@Nobody Should Be Forgotten Yes. They've been my favorite band since the 70's.

[@BadAss15-60]

It’s so sad to see graveyards not taken care of properly. Hoping the spirits are resting at peace!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I'm a firm believer that the souls of these people have moved on x

[@semiramide1945]

So wonderful yet so sad to see the state of it. Are there not societies in Ireland that are formed to deal with volunteers to clean up these old places? The idea of leaving such to families that may have died out is sad. So many vaults opened up and remains exposed. I hope that your videos might bring attention to places such as this. Thanks for all you do.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks, yes on occasion we have historical societies and volunteers who come in, clean the area and record the names but then that's it, these places need continual care

[@christopherconwell7271]

My family came from Ireland in the 1840's so when I heard you say maybe their family isn't here anymore, it made me think. You are right tho, there is alot of beauty in the nature taking back what we have made in our past things we think will last forever only last a few generations..

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Christopher, yes many left here for better lives. Some have also died, when that happens who cares for their loved ones, no one unfortunately

[@carolynkatsilas8559]

This cemetery is so peaceful, it’s too bad some one hasn’t kept it up. It is so very disrespectful for people to put graffiti all over sacred places, I just thought that happened in the US not in Ireland. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful cemetery’s with us. ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thankfully we don't see it often but this one really peed me off

[@theearthauger]

Hi Serenity Sue. I absolutely loved this story. It's just breathtaking there. So incredibly green and beautiful. I was sorry to see the church and crypts crumbling like that. It's to bad they couldn't have been restored when it first started. I was saddened to see the bones lying in there. You are Amazing and I was happy to see your husband there with you. It looked like it would be easy to fall in that cemetery, especially with the sunken in ground and the overgrown areas. What a blessing you are. Thank you very much for sharing that story. I would never get to see anything as Beautiful as that. I'm blessed you took me along with you. Thanks again ❤️👍

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you so much, appreciate it

[@maureenalder8905]

Such a shame that there's no-one to maintain the old vaults when they have no remaining family..Thanks Sue loved this ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's so sad, such neglect.. Their souls are long gone

[@attilladacook3405]

I live in rural Texas and we have a very old abandoned cemetery near our home I brought it to the attention of our area Boy Scouts and they took on the clean up as an Eagle Scout project. Win win for all

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

What a fantastic idea, we'll done to you and to the Boy scouts too

[@maryford6934]

The beginning of the video was so beautiful. And I love when the birds chirp. So relaxing

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Wasn't it stunning, so pretty

[@maryford6934]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards it was. Thank you for sharing it with us. I live in America we have some beautiful places. But wow yours was so much more beautiful

[@donnicholas7552]

Beautiful area! Looks like part of the cemetery have been cleared, but the vaults have been ignored and are falling apart..

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

So sad to see Don

[@joelhurley2678]

So thank you for sharing the cemetery here and Sue it is really sad how everything is just falling apart. Unfortunately unless you can get some historical society that takes responsible for the cemetery nothing is going to be done. You guys have a great week take care.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Joel ❤️

[@Liz_678]

Beautiful day! The area is beautiful, but dangerous! Glad you and GV were together. Congratulations on almost 21k subs👏🏻👍🏻💕

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes Liz, kerry is just stunning and far greener than I've ever seen.

[@pamelawooten3251]

So beautiful there. Thank you Sue and GV for bringing us this video. Appreciate all your hard work. Take care.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Pamela ❤️

[@GraveVisitations]

Will be working when this one is on unfortunately. Saying hello and enjoy this video 👋👍

[@LaurenFerrell885]

Hi GV 😊

[@janetslicer3637]

That's okay GV. Some stuff is on the way for you and Sue!

[@GraveVisitations]

@@janetslicer3637 thank you Janet God bless you ❤️🙏

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​@@LaurenFerrell885 hi Lauren 👋

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Greetings GV 👋

[@ritafirestone761]

It is truly a shame to see the graves and crypts crumbling. I am sure in some cases the families may have immigrated to other countries. It is sad that loved ones caskets have broken and the bones are exposed. I am in Indiana USA.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Rita, I agree

[@stevepennington9990]

Hello from Lakeland, Florida, USA.. love and watch your channel as often as time permits. ❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Steve, it means a lot

[@patrickdorn8652]

I'm a new subscriber, from Denver, Colorado. Spent three weeks in Ireland last month and love visiting historic places, including churches and graveyards. I appreciate the respect you afford the forgotten and neglected dead. Thank you for these videos.

[@patrickdorn8652]

I found this information: The mostly protestant graveyard was in use from the mid-18th century. The current ruined church was probably built on the foundations of an earlier one. The church was rebuilt around 1770, but quickly fell into disrepair with the bankruptcy of the local landlord in 1793 and was abandoned in 1810.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Patrick, I absolutely love what I do, never should we forget, I'm glad you got to visit here ❤️

[@joblixrud759]

Hi from Minnesota USA. Beautiful day and what gorgeous setting! ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Jo

[@michaelbedinger4121]

This church and graveyard must have been a beautiful sight to see in their heyday. This only shows what happens to everything, in time. This place has a very peaceful setting. I would actually like to visit it on Halloween 🎃 one of the few things in life that really piss me off, is someone desecrating a grave or tomb, or leaving obscene graffiti on church ⛪️ ruins. There is no excuse for it. They will Answer for it, eventually. Thank you very much Sue and GV, for another great video, for bringing this grave desecration to everyones attention. Take care. 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

They will Michael, all these people meet their judgement day

[@michaelbedinger4121]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards AMEN 🙏 Thank you very much for getting back to me. Have a great weekend.

[@ReggieWarrhol]

What a beautiful area and looks like a bright sunny day you had for it. I completely enjoy your videos, the history, the architecture, the art on the stones themselves just wonderful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Reggie, appreciate it

[@ninanonna2007]

Darn missed this live. Great video Sue. Of course you were In Kerry so that was an added bonus ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Aunty, we missed you, oh my is Kerry beautiful 😍

[@ninanonna2007]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards of course only a beautiful place could be my heritage 🤪

[@ninanonna2007]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards my grandson is visiting till Friday. On Sunday he leaves for Ireland. He his mom and stepdad will be there for 8 days. They will be going to Kerry to Ballybunion to see where my dad was born

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Ahh brilliant , I'm sure they'll have a ball

[@beckiturbeville3381]

How sad that people can brake into vaults or graves site and no regret about it. People like that make me sick. Nice cemetery other then that. Thanks for the walk Sue. Have a great weekend.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Becki, it's so sad

[@carolynmcpartland7752]

Just remember, they have to meet their maker one day. Maybe they are being haunted too.......

[@janetslicer3637]

Dang Sue that was awesome with 144 viewers! Great job! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Janet, it was a great turn out, I feel truly blessed

[@Carolbearce]

So sad to see this old cemetery in such disrepair. It is beautiful also. Thank you for sharing and I am so happy you are not there all by yourself. The old church remains are beautiful also.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Yes, still a beautiful place x

[@danell5202]

I’m a new subscriber & I’m from the USA. My stepfather was Irish his parents were born there but he and his siblings were born here. He always wanted to take my mother there to show where his parents were born. I love you’re videos they’re very respectful good job😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks a million Danell, appreciate it

[@camber6724]

Love these videos. I am from Pennsylvania in the USA. Very soon to be 60 years old. I love going to cemeteries myself. Of course our oldest is not as old as your's. I have found a graveyard from the 1700's. The stones are so beautiful. I anxiously await your next outing!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Camber, happy birthday coming up, thanks so much ❤️

[@CatCmdr]

I can’t stay in the Live, I want to watch the video!! Isn’t it Lovely? Ireland 🇮🇪 has every green in the world! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Brenda, thanks so much, I seen you in the chat ❤️

[@barry_uk]

What a shame that those remains are uncovered. You live in a truly beautiful country. Have you guys ever done a night visit to any locations and if not have you been tempted.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Oh we are definitely going to do one, we did a live Halloween walk at night it's on the channel, at the end there were fireworks it was amazing

[@kastaways1259]

Enjoying this from British Columbia Canada. Take care Sue ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks a million

[@undinehaugen9488]

Hi Sue, I wish I was able to walk through these cemeteries and graveyards with y'all! It's so interesting! I used to be able to do the urban exploration around here (Alabama), and walk around the cemeteries. I miss it! I would love to go to those in Ireland. So I love watching your channel!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Wendy, I adore it myself x x

[@glendadalejones3753]

Is there anyone that can help in these extreme circumstances? Because it’s so old,is there a heritage fund ,or someone else that can help,church of England or the catholic community,Vatican even? Council? When there’s no family,completely derelict? Surely there must be some sort of help somewhere. I share your thoughts. This is a serious problem. Thankyou for doing the right thing calling the cops xx

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

We've tried to get help so many times, we've reached out and asked for help but the answer is always the same, which is no or they'll look into it. They never do

[@glendadalejones3753]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards such a shame Hun .. it’s wrong them not responding.

[@2beer49]

Hiya Sue. Just sub'ed your channel. Loved the respect you showed to the graves lined by the iron ring. Absolutely beautiful blue sky. I visited Ireland back in 1987 while I was based in England in the U.S.Air Force. I was 24 then and I loved it. I am about to retire soon and am looking forward to a return visit.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks for subscribing, I really hope you come

[@johnbastien3872]

According to what I read in irish law the holder of the land, which is a cemetery or burrial ground, is to maintain it in good order. It even has provisions for fencing. It doesn't mention deconsecration as an abrogation of responsibility. Human skeletal remains are not really a health hazard. Mainly disconcerting to some people. This site as noted by you has a serious structural safety issues. In fact I wonder why the area has not been fenced off. By the looks of some they should be demolished and filled in. Then any found markers placed back on top. That would also secure the remains. The trouble is money and will. However when the wild flowers come out that place must be pretty.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks John, I put the newspaper report under the video, what you say makes perfect sense, thanks

[@johnbastien3872]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Good thing you go as a team to places like this. Safety first.

[@baileyhall8728]

I could watch your and GV videos for hours Sue..They’re just so calming and serene 😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much Bailey that's so kind 😊

[@robinmartz9052]

Hello from Montana, USA. What a beautiful place. Cemeteries don't bother me at all. I don't see them as scary. I think they're one of the more peaceful places to be.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Me too Robin, I love it

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

I truly appreciate the care, and respect you show. I live in Texas and my grans family settled in KY a VERY LONG TIME AGO. Her family tree goes back to County Cork.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you, Cork is brilliant, I love it

[@piratecove3323]

I have seen this type of thing on my graveyard walks. I always carry a bag of plain whits flour to rub onto any inscriptions that are difficult to read, it does no harm and can be washed off with water. I keep all of my info stored, as I have had a few people contact me to see if I can help them with any family names, and where the graves are. Another little gem of footage.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Cheers for that

[@karencarbone2603]

That,s so sad how those tombs are crumbling. Time and decay claim everything back. What beautiful crosses though. These cemeteries in Ireland are absolutely so green and peaceful. Stay safe Sue!❤😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Love that nature reclaims to an extent but I hate seeing the vaults as they are

[@sandramariesolander]

Very unique cemetery, so many open vaults, I was starting to get a little worried when you showed us the dip in the Earth. With so much overgrowth you can just never tell what secret slide (secrets lie)beneath. Thanks Voice text for the typos😂 TY for the walkabout, stay safe and please don't slide beneath LOL always enjoy these videos with my evening tea. Hi from Indianapolis Southside 👋22:06

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Sandra, my brain sometimes just makes me say the most silly things lol then in edit I'm thinking, What the heck!!! Lol

[@marygarner5249]

Absolutely love your videos always makes my day always so interesting 💟

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Mary, appreciate that

[@Betharoot]

Good morning from Saint Paul, Minnesota. It's a shame that the cemetery is falling into ruin. But at the same time, beautiful as well.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi, yes, still very very beautiful, beauty in decay. Its sad, for sure but I kinda love nature reclaiming

[@ruth-amandafoster4547]

Thank you for all the hard work you do to bring us these amazing videos ... 🥰

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Ruth, I absolutely adore doing this ❤️

[@peri-lynnerutter4443]

Sue, of course your content was great as usual. I must say though……I’m from NWO Canada 🇨🇦 and in our graveyard we have someone who works there daily. They keep all the grounds cut and weeded and edged out they keep the sidewalks clean and maintain the grounds greatly. If there is something wrong or out of place with a grave the family is immediately called and arrangements have to be made to fix the issue. Therefore, The cemetery is always kept up and cleaned. Im really surprised that doesn’t happen there, especially in these beautiful big old historical places. Just saying is all. Much love 💚❤️💚 to all and take care and stay happy, healthy, and safe!!! ❤️💚❤️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I hear you, our new cemeteries work like that but the old... well unless volunteers go there to care, it becomes forgotten plus we need family permission to be allowed to touch headstones

[@davidmckinney6577]

Awesome video I live in the United States 🇺🇸 in the state of Kentucky it's beautiful here were I live because I live in the mountains it's so peaceful here

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You are very lucky David

[@davidwayne5152]

Beautiful scenery.Beautiful voice.Beautifully done😊

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks David ❤️

[@MiddleAgedBaldGuy]

What a beautiful area! I can imagine how pretty the graveyard was 100 years ago. Thank you Sue for another great video!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks a million

[@hotelsierra86]

Most enjoyable video. Had a similar experience locally when I found apparent human bones in a local graveyard. Caused the local police a lot of bother when I reported it,they brought in forensic biologists,forensic pathologists, and other ologists. Turned out they were 500 year old bones. Too hard to solve. Thanks again. From the UK.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Wow imagine, very sad

[@angiehoward7261]

I am fairly new. My grandfather was of Scottish & Irish decent. His parents brought the whole family over at one time. I was born and still reside in Texas, U.S.A. My father was from LA, my great grandparents were traders and owned two trading posts. I see both my fathers and my Moms maiden name here and there, I was only 9 years old when I started loosing the stories of my father's grandparents. Their early death's made it difficult to know all the stories, we know allot about my Moms family through DNA searching the history. So I find your efforts interesting. Keep up the great work! A new fan, Angie

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Angie, that's very interesting

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Just beautiful guys I would love to walk around to all these old cemeteries..that church is beautiful ❤️❤️🍀🍀❤️❤️ love from a chilly 13 degree Celsius day in Melbourne Australia❤❤❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Narelle, my pleasure 🙏

[@pippadot679]

Sue, thank you for making the visit to this place. These are the kinds of places that although beautiful have not been looked after and your right it always boils down to what family is left to do the care then once they are gone this is what we have. Take care. Peace & love.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi, you are so welcome as always ❤️

[@denisehibbs9576]

Hi Sue and GV ! Sad to see the ruins and destruction. But after seeing the big dips in the ground, i wonder if there is a cave beneath the cemetery. That would also explain some of the destruction. There are lots of caves in Ky. But actually both grave robbers and caves could be responsible. Regardless it's ashame. So disrespectful . I appreciate that you shared this video ! Ireland is such a beautiful place ! Thanks !

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Denise, I never even thought of that

[@debraernst3628]

Ireland looks beautiful. Always wanted to travel in my youth but life got in the way. Love listening to you talk. Thanks for the tour 💕💕Would love to come and clean the headstones, we do it here in the USA, to respect those that passed so many years ago. We do it especially for the veterans of WW1 & WW2

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@sandramolina5068]

My Great Grandparents came over to the States from Ireland, it saddens me to think my ancestors graves could be in such a state. My Dad born in 1901, in the states didn't talk much of Ireland. I would love to go there and learn more ! Well if you run into any Carey's let me know. God Bless you for caring ! ｡⌒° ᵗʰᵃⁿᵏ ʚ(ෆ❛ั▿❛ัʃƪ)ɞ ʸᵒᵘ ♡°⌒｡

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Sandra, hopefully I will and you might be related

[@sandramolina5068]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards Thanks♪(･ω･)ﾉ

[@Rubin_Schmidt]

The bigger the tomb, the bigger the stones, the bigger the target for grave robbers. !!!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

That's so true

[@777dexx]

Hello Sue, Arizona here, this video is a good one, and it's a beautiful place to rest, or just to have lunch , you do a wonderful job on your videos 👍💯👍💯 thanks for sharing...

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi, thanks so much, I Really enjoyed Killarney and Kerry, such beauty

[@MargaretEllison2023]

My ancestors are from Tyrone and Donegal....I so want to visit Ireland. Thank you for sharing the beauty!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very welcome 🙏

[@yvonnegreen5363]

Beautiful cemetery hi from England I have family in Tipperary hope you visit the cemetery’s there also cappawhite

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Yvonne, I've a few from Tipperay on my channel x

[@yvonnegreen5363]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards thanks gonna look now x

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks, I can't remember where they are now but there is a few thanks

[@TheSilentForgotten]

Sorry guys I forgot. I'm watching the video now! Cheers.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Naughty step for you Kris...but if you watch the video, you won't get into trouble lol

[@JeanCrosby]

Hello Serenity Sue. I am playing catch up on your videos. I have been to Ireland Beautiful Country. So, Sad to see vandalism in these beautiful historic burial sites. Heart breaking. Thank you for all you do. Cheers Jean Crosby

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Jean

[@michelleday4523]

Love your accent!! Im from St. Louis Missouri, USA

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Michelle, from where I'm from my accent is called a bog hopper lol appreciate it ❤️

[@margaretbeck8339]

Such a shame no family to take care of the graves but it was such a long time ago it would have been beautiful back in the day such a very interisting video god bless them souls ☘

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Margaret

[@johncarroll9986]

Looking forward to that

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks John

[@elizabetheisele3956]

I’m from South Carolina my mom was born in Ireland and lived there until she was 9 then moved to England. From grandparents where. Both born in Ireland and grew up there. I love what you do and would love to come visit

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Elizabeth, I hope some day you can come visit

[@carydagnese5484]

Hello darlin Sue, Cary from New Hampshire USA here. Great video! The place has a lovely natural look to it. HAVE A HAPPY DAY. ❤🌷🌷🌻

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much, you too ❤️

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

This does look like a beautiful place , it's always a shame to see cemeteries and the people buried there left abandoned , unfortunately here too I get frustrated when I see such cemeteries and make enquiries only to be told it's up to the families to restore thier graves but like you said when there is no one left who is there to look after graves , and it is terrible to tag or graffiti ruins or graves so sad Sue but thankyou for sharing still beautiful in its decayed way ❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Julia, thanks a million 😊

[@cemeteriesdownunder9247]

@@SerenitySueGraveyards your welcome lovely 😍

[@tompena7487]

Thanks for the wonderful vlogs sad that people vandalized

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Tom, absolutely disgusting behaviour

[@denisehibbs9576]

It is a beautiful place ! It must have been magnificent in its day ! I wish the property owners would take care of it. Its a shame .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Me too Denise, it's very sad

[@terrivines4071]

You are so blessed to live in Ireland. It is so beautiful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Terri, I do feel blessed. Its a beautiful place

[@tombaker4586]

Well, People had one or few photographs to remind them, the memories were in the head, and now Evertone has a thousand + videos in HD.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hey Tom

[@mamabear1996]

Another great video. I am from Ontario, Canada

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Pam ❤️

[@nancyM1313]

Hi guys❤ appreciate your videos

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Nancy ❤️

[@kevincomery1634]

Hi Sue n G/V ' well this scenario with the churches n the local authority s around all the abandoned church/graveyards is bloody infuriating me n I'm certain a lot of other people .if the church won't take responsibility for doing repairs n maintaining Shame on them n the same for local parishes that turn a blind eye .what would be the situation if people took matters upon themselves to whatever was needed to be done.I'm in Nottingham England if a large group of people could be formed this could be strimmedvaults filled or rebuilt or make safe n let nature take back what was nature in my teens i went out with a girl from limerick n if the local priests put the fear of God into the authorities like they did to her parents n other parishnors this neglect would end it's so serene there it deserves to be sorted on n yes count me in God bless n respect to all.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks, yes it's terrible but yet if we touched anything there we could be in trouble, you need permission from family, it's silly, nothing gets done

[@kevincomery1634]

Hi sue' who is responsible or should be for the ruins in the grave yard surely if this ground is blessed for eternal rest and is church /parish owned its got a responsibility to upkeep even if it's ground or building s maintenance n if they don't own the land who would own it .I've.watched loads of vids from the both of you most of the cem/vaults are really well kept but some mm .

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I would say the church are, I've linked the full article from the newspaper under the video in the description box, take a look see what it says, interesting

[@Liz_678]

Sound very interesting!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It will be Liz x

[@michelecaron]

My husband is from Cork. Came to USA a kid. Love your beautiful Irish brogue. Love where you travel.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much

[@Nccr3-ht8gm]

These places need to be cared for So much history

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

That's true 👍

[@EileenGoehring-lb8hy]

I lived near a cemetery when I was young ,my friend taught me how to read while visiting the cemetery guite regularly 🪦love your channel 🙂

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Brilliant Eileen 👏

[@Cassius..]

What a beautiful place. It’s so quiet even with the airport near by Thank you for showing a little piece of beauty.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It was beautiful, birds singing, a soft breeze. The woods around and mountains too.

[@lorriesouthall7866]

Hello from United States, State of Kentucky. I find it a little neat seeing the older styles of cemeteries, from all over. Think I will tag along , if you don’t mind? Tc.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi, yes I'd love if you tagged along xx

[@Eldarwen999]

It's amazing how nobody wants to take responsibility for something like this. We do have problems with grave robbing in the US too and loads of abandoned cemeteries.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It's such a shame

[@reginaduncan3714]

I went a head and said hello to all peeps because I might miss it.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Regina x x

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Kind Thanks for sharing this beautiful place! Many Blessings and also to those departed Ancestors! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariebeveridge9324]

What a shame Sue how sad to see the ruins. Imagine if the trees could talk and tell you the history of this place. The church must have been so beautiful. Please take care am so concerned for your safety.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thank you ❤️

[@Jkk55]

There is something about old overgrown graveyards that I like beauty and decay, I find it very sad that someone can desecrate the place just why they do it? no respect for the dead. Thank you Sue 👏👏💜💜

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Jules, yes I agree with the beauty in Decay, like time stood still. No respect, ugh nearly made me sick that terrible spray graffiti

[@Cathidee]

Beauty and decay indeed. Great video Sue ♥️

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks Cathi, I agree stunning

[@marierowe5969]

In such a state it's heart breaking

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi Marie, it sure is

[@houstonaustin]

Good work, I love Ireland and my Grandmother was born in Donegal County. You have a beautiful Voice. - - - Can the human remains be placed in appropriate containers. Then Blessed by a priest? And then sealed.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Hi J.P. you would think they'd at least seal the vaults, full story under the video in description box, it's the article from the paper

[@Mike-tg7dj]

Ireland is such a beautiful place, thank you for sharing her with us. I had a layover in Shannon it too is beautiful.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

It is beautiful, I'm blessed to live here

[@ChowdahHead]

There is an old Mausoleum not far from my house here in the states. It is falling apart since the owner past away decades ago. Unfortunately the cost of moving the hundreds of caskets out of the dilapidated Mausoleum falls totally on the family (as you mentioned there in Ireland). The adjacent cemetery too is in unkempt condition and the city refuses to step in.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I just think it's terrible no one seems to care, I mean without our past we wouldn't even be here 💔

[@jamestakacs]

Thank you for another wonderful program. I'm from Pennsylvania.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

You're so welcome 🙏

[@virginiagarza3811]

Beautiful, breath taking. Thank you for this video. Kentucky USA

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Very welcome 🙏

[@choppermike3329]

Beautiful old church and cemetery. Really nice scenic area. Good video. Thanks!

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks ❤️

[@LordUSABless]

Hello from the US. Beautiful countryside. Love your accents. 😊❤

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

Thanks so much

[@vickyjohnson1121]

Responsibility of family! Are there any descents anywhere in Ireland, likely not. So sad. I wonder how many people forgotten around the world.

[@SerenitySueGraveyards]

I know Vicky, there may be family down a long line but they more than likely don't know they have family there, what pees me off Is this was reported to the newspaper, the guards, the church, no one took responsibility. It sucks!!! Terrible now