Close up of the alter

1. Presented by Jerome O’Sullivan formally of Glounbrack in memory of his sister Margaret, ancestors of the O’Sullivan families of Ferlihanes.

2. Presented by James Mennis Upper Froe in memory of his deceased wife and members of his family. He lived on the farm now owned by Michael O’Neill and was a relation of the Mennis family of Reenascreena.

3. Presented by Jerome and Mrs O’Driscoll Clounkeen. They lived where the Hill family now live. Mrs O’Driscoll ( Bridget ) was my grandaunt and taught for many years at The Mall school. Her husband Jerome came from Granure near Ballinacarriga, a place famed in song and in story.

4. Presented by Mrs Ellen O’Sullivan Reenascreena North in memory of her husband Patrick O’Sullivan, ancestors of John Joe O’Sullivan.

5. Presented by Michael McCarthy formally of Cashel. There were five McCarthy families in Cashel. This man was an uncle of the late Andrew McCarthy of Cashel and the late Jer McCarthy the square Rosscarbery. Michael left Cashel in the early years of the 20th century and settled in Galway.

6. Presented by John and Mrs Tobin Mauleregan, who were the parents of the late Jack and Jer Tobin, both families are spread far afield. Jack’s wife Shelia and son James still live in Mauleregan.

7. Presented by Kate McSweeney Reenascreena north, mother of the late Pat McSweeney who was a great character in the area and a gentle giant.

8. The gift of Mrs Margaret Lynch Reenascreena north on behalf of her son Patrick. These were the ancestors of Frank O’Driscoll who now lives on the farm.

9. In memory of Ellen Mennis the beloved wife of James White Reenascreena RIP. Nellie May Hurley, the last owner of Reenascreena woollen mills was their daughter.

10. The gift of Bartholomew and Mrs Hourihane Mauleregan in memory of their deceased friends. Bartholomew was Jack’s father and grandfather of Batty, Seán & John Hourihane ,Mary O’Brien, Kitty Hayes, Nano Tommy and Tim Joe Coakley, all living in the area.

11. Presented by Mrs Margaret O’Sullivan Mauleregan in memory of her deceased husband. Mrs O’Sullivan was mother of Andrew the creamery manager, grandmother of the late Donal and great grand mother of Andrew.

12. Presented by Mrs Mennis Reenascreena South in memory of her husband Michael Mennis. This man was grandfather of Jack & the late Mick Mennis and Peggy Murphy Cashel.

13. Presented by Johanna O’Callaghan in memory of her parents Daniel and Bridget. These are my great grandparents. They are also the great grandparents of our PP Fr Pat Walsh. I wonder what their thoughts are when they look down on their great grandson saying mass on a Sunday morning. Strange that my great grandaunt Johanna erected one of the Stations of the Cross in this new chapel, because coming from Kilmacabea parish she would have been one of those who were upset by the transfer of her townland to Rosscarbery parish.

14. Presented by John Crowley in loving memory of his parents Timothy and Mary Crowley upper Froe RIP. These were the ancestors of Danny Crowley of Froe and the Crowley family Castleventry.