In loving memory of Matthew Hayman JP
of South Abbey, Youghal
born at Myrtle Grove 28 Decber 1789, who died 30 March 1867
and of Helen his wife (daughter of Arundel Hill, of Doneraile Co. Cork)
born 4 Augst 1786, who died July 1850.
Also of their eldest son the Revd Samuel Hayman,
born 27 July 1818, who died 14 Decber 1886.
For many years Curate of this parish and afterwards Canon of
St Finbarres Cathedral and Rector of Douglas, Cork.
Also of their eldest daughter Helen Maria Hayman who died 16 Augst 1887.
Also of their youngest son Arundel Hill Hayman, who died in childhood.
Modern plaque underneath reads " The Rev Samuel Hayman-Author of the annals of Youghal,one of the finest historians of his day and one to whom all local historians paid tribute, not alone as a historian but as a very likeable gentleman."