Annagelliffe Graveyard - A Cavan Tidy Towns Project

11/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Féar Gortach 'Hungry Grass'

People take oatmeal bread on journeys in case they step on féar gortach and become weak and overcome with hunger even if they have just eaten.

It is said a person died of hunger here during the Famine or a person ate at this spot and didn't give a few crumbs to the 'Good People' (fairies).

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02/06/2026

📣 📣 All welcome! A detailed article by Fr. Liam Kelly on Annagelliff is in the forthcoming Breifne Historical Journal which will be launched in the Pastoral Centre in Cavan this Thursday evening at 7:30pm. A worthwhile read!

29/05/2026

Cumann Seanchais Bhreifne AGM and the launch of Breifne 2026 will take place on Thursday 4 June 2026. The venue is the Pastoral Centre, Cavan commencing at 7.30pm. The AGM will be followed by a talk ''Cavan 1943 Orphanage Fire Tragedy'' by Sean Galligan.

29/05/2026

In the Irish language, "reilig" translates to a graveyard or God's acre, a place where the past and present merge in quiet reflection and reverence. These sacred grounds serve not only as final resting places but also as keepers of history, folklore, and the deep-rooted spiritual heritage of Ireland.

22/05/2026

Please take a look at and share our story maps project of our journey at Annagelliff graveyard and chapel. We'll continue to add to our story maps as we progress with any future plans 😀

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22/05/2026

We were in Baileborough today and decided to check out Killann old church and graveyard.

We looked it up briefly. The church was built in about 1450.

The grounds are scattered with Ancient burials, more recent burials, the old church and forget me nots, steeped in history and beautiful biodiversity, all wonderfully maintained. Bailieborough Heritage Society Cavan Heritage The Heritage Council Cavan County Council Tidy Towns Cavan

22/05/2026

14/05/2026

Today we welcome the team that will put together our conservation management plan for the graveyard. Fintan was very enthusiastic and informative and we look forward to his teams input and valuable guidance going forward. Some snaps from today

The team we're working with are

Fintan Duffy - He is the lead consultant and is preparing the over all plan.

Ciara Mcmanus - registered archaeologist, historical and archaeological research

Billy flynn - Ecologist, Biodiversity/environmental assessment

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