National Inventory of Architectural Heritage code:
Register of Burials available:
Location of Published Local References:
Location of Inscriptions:
Local Studies Section, Laois County Library
Titles of Published Local References:
Redmond, N.T. (1997) Grave Inscriptions, Killeshin, Sleaty, Graiguecullen, Mayo, Arles, Doonane, Castletown, Rathaspick, Shrule, Rathnure etc., with Historical Notes, Rosmore Killeshin Development Association (RKDA), 61-66
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH), Co. Laois (1997)
The graveyard is located just south of the village of Killeshin surrounded by pasture land.
The site is located as a local authority annex to rear of old graveyard that surrounds the Holy Cross Catholic church (built c. 1820, renovated 1985). Headstones date from 20th and 21st centuries.
The site is accessed through the old graveyard of The Holy Cross church. Tarmac and concrete pathways within in good condition.