Erected by John Downing of Bally na in memory of his father
Maurcie Downing who died in 1803 aged 60 years
Also his mother Margaret Downing who died in 1833 aged 80 years
Also his brothers Roberm and Willm
Robert died in 1801 Aged 20yrs and William died aged 35 years also his sister Mary who died in 1807 agred 18yrs
Margart Leonard Died May 26 1871 aged 71 years
Requiescant in pace Amen
Placename can be taken as Ballyheeney or Ballyheeny (modern variants). Placename record can be found here under John Downing: Tithe Applotment Books and under Catherine Downing here in Griffiths Valuation: Griffiths Valuation