Catherine Dempsey
Here rest the remains of
Silvester O'Dempsey Esq.
Who departed this life the 31 Dec. 1817
In the 70 year of his age
A Man
of the most steady Friendship
Unblemished Integrity extensive charity
And
Universal Benevolence
This frail Memorial of imperishable
regard is inscribed as a record of the
tenderest Affection to his Memory
by his Daughter Catherine ODempsey
Catherine Dempsey
died 22nd August 1837
In her charity she bequeathed
her entire property
to further the education
of the children of Kells
She made possible the establishment
of both the Sisters of Mercy
Primary School Feb. 1844
and the Christian Brothers
Primary School, Jan. 1845
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