Creeve Church

Date: [unknown] [unknown]
Location: Kye, Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland
Surnames/tags: elphin_roscommon catholic_churches

History

The original building of Creeve Church was built in 1810.

The present church was built from 1858-59. It was presided over by Father Thomas Walker, who was parish priest of Creeve from 1848 to 1864. He was buried inside the church in front of the altar.

Donors

Stained Glass Windows:

• "Presented by Patrick and Mrs Brennan, Drumullen, in memory of their deceased relatives".

• "Presented by Mrs McDonnell, Drumullen, in memory of her deceased relatives".

• "Presented by John Beirne, Kye, in memory of his deceased wife and relatives".

• "Lord Grant Eternal Rest to the Soul of William Flynn to whose memory this window is erected by his loving family".

• "In Honour of Our Lady and In Memory of Richard Hague J.P. Cloonahee who died 6th August 1914. Pray for Him. Erected by his Loving Wife Mary Jane Hague and His Daughter Mrs. May Cuffe, AD. 1914."

• "Presented by Miss McDermott, Kye. In memory of her deceased parents and relatives".

• "Presented by Andrew McDermot, Corcorrow. In Memory of his Deceased Sister and Relatives".

• "Presented by Joseph Beirne, Cloonahee. In Memory of his Parents and Deceased Relatives".

• "Presented by Thomas McCormack, Carrowkeel. In Memory of his Deceased Relatives".

Statues

• "Lord Jesus Have Mercy on the Soul of John Hague J.P. Cloonahee To Whose Memory this altar is erected by his affectionate wife and children who earnestly request the prayers of all for the happy repose of his soul".

• "Donated by Mr and Mrs E. Fox in Thanksgiving"

• "Pray for the Soul of Owen McGuire to Whose Memory This Window is erected by his family".

Candle Station

• "Pray for the Donor James Maguire and his wife Margaret, RIP, Knockadalteen".

Parish Priests of Creeve

Father Thomas Walker (1848-1864)