LI-GLSP-0118

Record Date: 
18 June 2013
Graveyard: 
Glenroe
Exact wording of epitaph: 

I cuimne
An t-atair Riobard S. Ambros
Sagart diograiseac
agus Eireanrac Tiorgraoac
a bi na Treaduide ar Paroiste
Gleann Ruaid agus Baile ui Aragain
ar fead blian as fice
deag an 8 La Abran 1926
Ar Deis De go raib a anam
Tog muintir Gleann Ruaid agus
Baile ui Aragain in cuimneacan seo

 

(On side of cross)
In loving memory
of
The Rev.
Robert J. Ambrose
zealous priest and
patriotic Irish man
who was pastor of
Glenroe & Ballyorgan
for 21 years
He died April 8th 1926
May he rest in Peace
Erected by the people
of Glenroe and Ballyorgan

Memorial Type: 
Celtic Cross
Grave location
County: 
Limerick
Latitude: 
52.322331388889
Longitude: 
-8.4100130555556
Additional details
Stonecutter/monumental sculptor: 
Hanley, Kilfinane
Erected by: 
The people of Glenroe and Ballyorgan
Number of components: 
2
Inscribed faces: 
2
Condition of inscription: 
Decipherable using techniques
Introductory term: 
In loving memory of .......
Inscription legible: 
Yes
Number of people commemorated: 
1
People commemorated: 
Name: 
Rev. Robert J.
Surname: 
Ambrose
Date of death - day: 
8
Date of death - month: 
April
Date of death - year: 
1926
Notes: 

See also 'The Fenian Parish Priest of Glenrue: Fr. Robert Ambrose PP' by Nioclas O'Duinnin, 2010

See Page 15 of link below for additional information:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/121407745/3/CLERGYMEN