Thanks!

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Abigail So much ❤️

…. “To dust you shall return” Those mausoleums definitely showed us that. Even the coffins were gone.

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Or Vandalised

After viewing this episode, I awoke this morning thinking about you and Serenity Sue and the multitude of things about your work that continues to foster such fascination. For me, and foremost, with every abandoned churchyard or gravesite I am invariably led to looking deeper into the profound well of Eternity. Although my faith substantiates the yearning hope that there is, in fact, a continuation of some recognizable element(s) of the present self, it is, nevertheless, clear that from this side, where “moth and thief doth corrupt,” there is decay and disintegration and eventual oblivion. The epitaphs, like the one read in this episode, in which we see ourselves in the human struggle that Shakespeare described as strutting and fretting our hour upon the stage to then be heard no more. I want to commend you and Sue for braving the elements and bringing us these excellent episodes that beckons us to face that door through which we must all pass.

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you David we really love what we do and exploring our hidden past

the scenery of the old buildings are beautiful, with the birds song ......... love it

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Very beautiful in its own way isn't it

@marieswindlehurst9694

2 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful church and cemetery lovely how they are cleaning it up

What a beautiful old church and graveyard. The lovely birds making a home in the vault was wonderful since they are living in the same place as the dead.

No point in spending your $$ on a grave. Scatter me to the wind. Always so fascinating. Thank you.

@zoidmo3388

2 ай бұрын

I too have planned the scattering of my ashes / with a list of places to do it. lol.

@dragontears4me989

2 ай бұрын

same! however, I"m glad all these people did invest because there are amazing old cemeteries to see now

I took a holiday in Ireland, some 16 years ago now and I remember finding such places on Hook Peninsula and en route. I couldn't resist getting out of the car and looking around. Most had headstones within the churches, and like the ones I am seeing here, no roofs, glassless windows and lots of overgrown areas. It was beautiful in it's own way and I could hear the waves lapping in the background, birdsong etc...I felt comforted by the whole experience and then suddenly felt very uneasy and made a dash for the car!. My mother always said that if people didn't hurt you in life then were not likely to hurt in death, I tried to think along those lines but was glad to drive off. It inspired a painting actually, I will drag it from the back of the cupboard and email it to you one day. Lovely videos by the way😊

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you found a beautiful place but that feeling you had was probably just your mind playing tricks 😁. Absolutely I would love to see your painting ❤️. I am also on Instagram same name 👍🇮🇪

I enjoy these excursions. I’ll never get there in person, this is the next best thing.

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Glad you can join me on the walks 👍

Could all those broken into mausoleums and graves be (maybe) a sign of grave robbers, perhaps hoping to find gold wedding rings and jewellery etc? Beautiful Church GV. in such a lovely setting. Thank you for sharing. ~ Cobs. (UK) x

@007tallguy

2 ай бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking. Those coffins didn't just fall apart, they were smashed.

@jacquelinecassidy8682

2 ай бұрын

It looks like remains were taken and bits of coffin and handles left behind in more than one area. The thought crossed my mind that it has been a harvesting place for satanic ritual. I sure hope not but too many opened not to wonder.

@Johnny35130

2 ай бұрын

Its what I think too. These graves have been desecrated in search of gold.

@user-xt9kl1vm3z

14 күн бұрын

Probably

I really appreciate what you're sharing with us all. This particular graveyard is one of my favs since it's a 1700's one. It might sound odd but it was BEAUTIFUL ! even with the abandonment & decay. I particularly liked the living tree growing within the walls of the old church. Awesome! *A message to the viewers (at the time I watched this the # was 523 viewers & only 170 thumbs up) The 'thumbs up' icon is located just below the word mausoleum. Be a sport & click that 'thumbs up' The icon looks like this '👍' It helps this awesome channel.

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you appreciate it 🙌

@cherylpeterson2289

2 ай бұрын

For so.e reason, I could leave a comment. You asked if you should look in. You should always look in. I love you videos, because you read the headstones and it's like I'm walking through the graveyard with you. Great job

@dorryfrost3915

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful grave yard.inside the old church was stunning especially with the tree in the arch. The open mausoleum’s looked like they had been desecrated. The nameplates were all in a pile, whilst all the coffins were smashed and scattered. The other looked freshly raked and dug over (maybe looking for skulls or jewellery or even bits of lead. Seems a shame that the graveyard has been left like this. Thank you for closing the mausoleum doors. Great video as always 🪦🔦

There was something trying to get your attention by interfering with your phone. That happened to you before also... And when you came back to the statue it didn't happen so definitely something. When you first went into the tomb and looked at the metal I thought I heard a word? Freaky and very cool place at the same time.. the coffins do look like they were broken as even after that amount of time I doubt it would be broken up that much.. brilliant video GV. Also hope Sue is doing well with her recent loss.

Wow!! What an ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING but VERY dangerous place!! I was worried that one of you would suddenly disappear down a hole!! Those holes were pretty well hidden after all!! The ground was also pretty uneven!! Please be careful when you go exploring in the old grave yards, GV and Sue!!😰😰🙏🙏 I'm sure the statue at the door of the church was part of a grave ornament!!🤔🤔 The names on the wall also included those benefactors who donated generously to the church over the years!!💶💶 Thanks for yet another TOP NOTCH video, Cathal!! XXXX 🤗💞❤👏👏💕

@tomsdotter3228

2 ай бұрын

I know nadia! I was nervous. When the thumbs-up guy appeared on the screen, I jumped. lol

@nadiabrook7871

2 ай бұрын

@@tomsdotter3228 So did I, Toms!! 🤣🤣👍👍

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@virvoy

2 ай бұрын

Obviously a wannabe imposter dressed in some type of vintage/period drag???although not quite as good looking as our inimitable host, Gr8 work GV, You've done it again...👍👍

What a beautiful old church, cemetery & mausoleum,

Despite the neglect, destruction, and the passage of time, the church and graveyard are still breathtakingly beautiful. I love this channel so much! Thank you for all these wonderful videos!

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching ❤️

What a Lovely old cemetery and church. Thank You Kindly! The yellow flowers there are like ones here in Pennsylvania that were blooming a few weeks ago. This south east area of Lancaster County was settled by Scotch, Irish and English. My GGGGrandparents moved here from Ireland in 1815. He was born in county Antrim in 1772 his name Shanks. I have both their photographs that were taken in the late 1850s. It’s truly a gift to have their photos being born in the 1700s. We are blessed to have them. The township names here are Drummer, Colerain, Donegal, Little Brittian and others. So seeing those yellow flowers, the name I forget, perhaps they came from there to here, as I don’t believe they are native to this area. Thank You Again and Many Blessings! I Very Much Appreciate your videos and in honoring our Ancestors! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thanks davey

@user-xt9kl1vm3z

14 күн бұрын

Scots,scotch is a drink,whisky

Such a shame those poor souls weren't left to rest in peace but so much beauty and history,thanks guys take care

I haven't drawn for years but some of the windows and trees in these video's make me want to have a go great video gv 😊

Yet another brilliant video. The tree in that church just really struck me, absolutely gorgeous! Youse make me so very homesick. I am planning a trip home late summer, early fall - I have my Da's ashes to bring home per his wishes to be scattered in his favourite river where he used to love to fish for trout lol God love him. Thank you again, ❤ your content and all the work you put into these amazing videos.

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Lisa. That is a beautiful thing to do for your father ❤️ what part of Ireland did he fish?

@lisamak7288

2 ай бұрын

@@GraveVisitations my Da is from County Antrim, I should say was. He loved fishing the Six Mile River or any wee river lol for his trout. My mum and I were born in Belfast, County Down of course. Last time I was home, I finally travelled thru your part of country. Went to Connemara and of course Cong to see all the "Quiet Man" exhibits. Loved it. There's not a country like ours, whether it's the north or the south with such breathtaking beauty.

@zoidmo3388

2 ай бұрын

@@lisamak7288 thank you for sharing this lovely personal story. Your Da will be very happy. It must be a wondrous feeling being able to go back to Ireland. If I were to win the lottery I'd be on a plane within days & Antrim County would be top on my list. Way back ancestry thing go'n on. 😊

@lisamak7288

2 ай бұрын

@@zoidmo3388 well here's hoping you win!!! Thank you so much for your very kind words.

Canada here you did a great job showing us the beauty of the church and Graves thank you

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Wow Mother Nature at her finest..That tree coming out of the old church was insane..Bailey was my name before I was married perhaps a family connection 🤔..Great job on this video GV 😘

Good evening Sue, hope your both having lovely evening. May I wish you both a lovely weekend 💙❤️

At about 7:06, you can hear something trying to speak. I might be mistaken. But great video! Its wild to see the tree growing through the church!!

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

😮👍

@imrosieposie2010

2 ай бұрын

Yes I heard it didn’t hear what it said sounded demonic though

Ireland seems to have so many of those interesting places for you to explore. Very beautiful and interesting. Cremation does away with all that interest sadly. Thanks.

I'm an optimistic person. However, when l see the disgusting things people do to both the living and the dead, it definitely impacts my person. Psalms 37:10, 11 always returns my optimistic outlook of a wonderful future.

Great video. These structures are amazing. Was that a coffin scrapping mess in the one with various name plates in it? What were they taking? Brass? I see no reason to tear coffins apart. If it were natural, the plaques wouldn't have been in the same spot. This is one of the oldest cemeteries I have ever seen. Some of the mounds look older than the 17-1800's graves. When buildings go back to nature, they are pretty old. No telling how old the church is. Love this. Thank You for taking us along. I am very into ancient places and structures and these are just as exciting to me as the famous places. Maybe even more.

Wonderful tribute to Mr.Baily esg.

Very fascinating old cemetery and church, very nice video, and great you two thought of the birds.

I would say, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but the present is a gift."

Thank you so much for sharing these old churches and cemeteries with us. Everything is so beautiful, I will always think of little fairy gardens, I guess I’m just a child at heart 💜

There's an enduring lesson here. If you want your remains to rest in eternal peace, make sure your body is buried deep in the ground. The finest mausoleum will crumble away in time. But what does it really matter? Once we are gone, what is left is no more than an old coat we wore while we were here.

I love those gothic styled windows that are still intact on the church walls. A very lovely old cemetary. It was a sad sight to see down in that crypt where the coffins had come apart. But at least you and Sue offered your respects,and that is what matters most. We should always remember the departed. Be careful on your tours through these old graveyards,and God bless from Oklahoma U.S.

Home of those brave souls who left to give us a better life, beautiful & thank you for sharing!

Great Vodeo thanks you to for making it a beautiful irish countryside graveyard good on you for closeing the crypt and I think your right vandles or as the call them here graveyard ghouls

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jamie this was an interesting one

Your comments regarding the fenced-in grave with no tombstone got me thinking. I am in the western US and the same thing is common in old cemeteries here too... where someone was buried long ago and an elaborate iron fence was put around the grave, but absolutely no other marker whatsoever is left to indicate who is buried there 🤷‍♀... I have often wondered if perhaps the family couldn't afford both the fence and a tombstone, so they decided to pay for just the fence with the intention of someday placing a stone marker, but then never did. Or perhaps there was a wooden grave marker that has long since fallen over and completely rotted away. I have seen old photographs of cemeteries taken in the past, and the only way anyone could tell nowadays where some of the graves were is by matching up the trees in the old pictures with the trees that are still alive, because the wooden grave markers were completely gone. Anyway, just sharing my thoughts... great video, as always ☘

Exact wording of epitaph (Inside the church ruin): This monument erected at the cost of Mrs Anne Bayly widow of John Bayly of Castlemore Esquird to preserve his memory, who died the 15th of June ANNO CHRISTI, 1719 He was a gent who had the true interest of his country at heart, at the revolution he served in person in the wars of Ireland, till the kingdom was reduced to peace and quietness quitting the war he returned to his wife and children and shewed himself as good a husband as indulgent a father as he was a true subject being honored with a commission of the peace, he always administered, justice so uprightly that he never blemished his commission and dyed lamented by all good men who did know him

Lovely video GV and Sue thank you xxxx

Because of your video I was able to locate two family plots at St. Helens so thank you very much.

@GraveVisitations

11 күн бұрын

Glad I could help!

Very interesting graveyard and some scary places. Thank you GV!

@user-xt9kl1vm3z

14 күн бұрын

Scary?Why?

Thanks for a great tour of another timeless old place!! 👍 And yes, i do believe vandalism and grave robbery were factors in the conditions we were seeing through your lens. I didn't hear any spoken voices in the video, but there were a couple instances of "buzzing" types of sounds. 🤔 Pete 🇨🇦

Beautiful archway! Everything is so interesting around you... thanks for sharing this!😊

I noticed in this video that right before you went into the church i heard alot of static. Then once inside the static would go in and out even when you walked out, there were certain graves you would walk by that gave out the same static type noise also. Im just really interested in knowing if there was or is a reason for that sound. Love the videos and this place is absolutely beautiful ❤️

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

I get loads of spirit activity on my walks including voices

Nice weather. Hear the birds.

What an interesting place. I was afraid you'd fall in. Isn't it sad that so many graves are disturbed and deteriorated? Thanks for the great video!

Thanks!

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Roger appreciate it 🙏

Great video GV

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Cathy

It's one thing to find an open mausoleum, but it's a sadness to see that vandals disturbed the coffins, breaking them up. I don't understand their mentality.

I find this so interesting . There may have been people stealing lead may be from coffins , some people have no conscience .

TY for sharing. I can just imagine how wonderful it must have been back in the day.

What a great video. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. Y'all are great!

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

A serene cemetery, very beautiful. Great video G.V. and Sue

👀🎶 nice touch...that first tomb looked opened might just be the shape. A buzzing noise on phone when in church. That tree reminds me of a video game I played, a tree growing up in a church ruins 🤔 wonder if this is what inspired it in the game. 🤣😂😅 you know you're not young anymore when you watch where you walk😅 I'm the same way, falling these days isn't so fun and healing takes long time 😳. Wow what a hole! Wow 1719😮 revolution. Wow! Just wow Bailey's tomb what a peace of history. Love this guys. Bless y'all for doing this otherwise I'd never see these places. 👀👍 lets do this lol I wonder if the coffin handles we seen earlier came from this mausoleum ... Bless you for that closing the doors... Much respect...🤔 no inscription ..... ❤ love it guys! As always😊 lol. The lady at the door. Could symbol the parable of the ten virgins . she's waiting for the bridegroom to open the door and take her in. that's what it reminds me of anyway. I thoroughly enjoyed this video guys. Do take care and stay safe. Much love and respect and many blessing to ya. 🤗 GV + Sue.

@Johnny35130

2 ай бұрын

Was that the phone? I thought it was gas.

Very interesting old cemetery! Great video ❤❤

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Cheers Melissa

As you left a cross appeared on wall opposite door

@CobwebCottage

2 ай бұрын

@fionagreenwood3231 .... Ohhh I'm SO glad you noticed that too! I wasn't going to say anything because I thought people would think I was crazy. .... mind you, they'd likely be right,🤗 but not about the cross. I definitely saw that. Wishing you a blessed weekend Fiona. ~ Cobs. (UK) xxx

It's so sad when you see Graves and coffins destroyed like this, such dis respect!

Wow! Another great find! Thank you for sharing ❤

This is a great video. I wonder what the little white box is @ 21:14?

Hello Cathal! How nice my first time back you are visiting a church in my name sake! Thankyou! At first I thought how nice and tidy it all looked, but I was genuinely shocked to see so many mausoleums broken into and smashed beyond recognition. I didn’t see any sculls, just a few rib bones in one of them, but in view of the number of old intact coffins you have see in previous mausoleums, these were trashed, and I felt very sad for the poor folk who thought that they had gone to their final resting places with other family members. I counted five coffin plaques on the floor, one dated only late 1800’s, so that sickened me. To think there are people quite happy to break in these places..no respect….well I just hope they fall and break their legs or even necks! In one of the dangerous holes you managed to bypass. It’s really dangerous walking round there. Anyway…a quick mention of “a possible EVP” and I say possible. At 22.54 you had just read the grave stone of John Ryan, and as you moved to the left, at the time I’ve mentioned I thought I heard a voice say something. I tried finding out why no grave stones within the Wrought iron graves…I looked up, and read that up to the 18th century you didn’t have to have a grave stone, as oral tradition, passed down told you who was buried there. The wrought iron grave surrounds are quite famous for being built in Ireland, and especially in Cork area where two exceptionally skilled smiths would make them, leaving a family message in some of the metalwork There is a picture of one, all made with the flat metal bandings that went round the outside rims of carts, Of which this a farmer prided himself in being wealthy enough to have more than two.. Also the wrought iron surrounds were not just to keep animals and robbers out, but to keep the spirits of the deceased in, so they didn’t follow the family home again.! Lastly, I have to tell you a true story written by an undertaker…he said a man came to him, wanting to bury his deceased brother, who had passed away at the local hospital. He didn’t want to be dressed up, in a suit or anything like that, but wanted to be buried wearing this hospital gown, opened at the back, while his face was straight down in the pillow. His brother asked whatever do you want to be like that for? His brother replied “ any of the little “B……..gs “ want to dig me up and open my coffin! Well, they can Kiss My A--!”. Sorry Cathal…but it amused me, and I thought I might the you,,Sue and the rest of the GV gang! Love and light! Helen 👩‍🦳👏👏💐🫶💕🥰XXXXX

@GraveVisitations

Ай бұрын

Lol that's a good one Helen

Thank you for the tour! Really cool!😁

Morning GV,Sue hope your travelling well,looks like a well kept graveyard,👋👋🙏🙏👍🇦🇺

Another great video from you both. Thank you for taking me around this very interesting old graveyard and church.......and creepy mausoleums.

GV, thank you for another great visit to an old cemetary, and one that has seen a whole lot of damage 💔 it just does break my heart. So much loss, broken coffins, and the handles everywhere. You and Sue be very careful in these old places. And again, thank you for another interesting and beautiful place. I'm not Irish, I don't believe, but I just love all of your videos, both yours and Sues. All of the beauty all across Ireland.. some just takes my breath away,, so beautiful. Oh,, by the way, give Morty a bow and tip your hat next time you see him!!! Love it all.

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Morty says hello 👋💀

Beautiful as usual ! Love U ! 💞💕

Thanks so much for another fantastic video ❤

Great video! Glad you had a nice day! Very interesting

Yet another fascinating video GV! You and Sue stay safe in all your ventures. Stairs and holes hidden by shrubs and overgrowth can be dangerous! You’ve suffered a loss Sue? My heart is with you! Hugs and love. Marci

9:07 A deep growly sound, voice?

Interesting place for sure. A wee bit spooky at times but great find much love . Auntie

Thank you guys another brill video! have a lovely weekend 💜💜💜💜

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I love the interference that can be observed and heard In many of your videos when you walk near certain graves or tombs/vaults.. sounds like Spirits Interfearing with your mic/ camera on your phone. Quite Amazing my friend!° ❤❤❤

That was lovely of youse to close the doors🙏🏼

Beautiful Peaceful place❤

Wouldn't go here at night x it's a little creepy but stunning

great video beautiful old grave yard

Looks good. Vg.

Yes thanks for video where the birds are singing.

Bird song is so beautiful

Beautiful place

Thank you so much God Bless 🙏❤️

Thank you Cathal for a great Video.

Love your content , and yes I could hear some static, immediately thought someone is trying to communicate

So sad that none of these old cemeteries were never looked after over the years.

Wow a hiking stick/ cane might help you poke around the ground to determine saftey& egress.

Wonderful video!

Y’all videos are so amazing ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 GV and Serenity Sue

That church definitely looks like it could have some vibes going on😮 it looks very very old ....beautiful. the older the more fascinating ❤😊❤😊

thanks for the video

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Nature takes back

@lorraineclement7279

2 ай бұрын

Thank you both for taking us to such beautiful places ❤️

Greetings from Poteet Texas this was a great video

Beautiful old ruins. Thank you for the walk through. 💜☮️

@GraveVisitations

19 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Been. Great. Thumbs. Up.

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

👍❤️

Awesome video!

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the visit

thanks GV .

Love that beautiful church!

You guys are too cute. I love both your channels. Thank you for doing this!😊

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Love these old graveyards..☠️💀☠️ You lucked out with the weather.🙏🤞☘️

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

Weather was fantastic that day but rain came again few days later ☔😕

That inscription was beautiful! 1700s I hope they preserve that. It is history! Too many holes. Be careful you and Sue! ( although I think Sue wanted you to go down to look at some of the mausoleum holes😂). Beautiful grave yard! Thanks 😊

@GraveVisitations

2 ай бұрын

I've seen more holes in the ground at this stage than a golfer 🤣

@Liz_678

2 ай бұрын

@@GraveVisitations 😂😂🤣

I love these videos you do. Such beautiful peaceful places, even in the state some of them are in. I don't find them creepy at all, just peaceful serene final resting places for all those souls from many generations ago. Thank you for visiting these places and sharing them with us. Take care 🙂

What an awful thing it gives me the cold shivers seeing what people have done.

There was some crackling and Poppin when you were up by the entrance. When you came in and when you went out.

I wonder if the mosoleum with the casket parts was used to dispose of the old coffins of those whose family had moved them? It was just a thought, since here in the US that happens often. Also, the vault with only a few bones and coffin handles.... perhaps that was all that was left after two centuries of burial. Wonderful channel.