Fr. E Robbinson

Born in 1818 and at rest within the walls of Menlough Church.

Gerry Costello

The stone marking the final resting place of Fr. E Robbinson in Menlough Church
© Gerry Costello Photography

Fr. Robbinson was born in 1818. He was ordained in January 1842 and passed away just three months later on March 18th 1842 at the age of 24 years. He is laid to rest within Menlough Church near the top of the main aisle beside the west wall. A memorial stone was placed on the wall to mark his grave by the Late Rev. John J. Noone during his time as PP of Menlough.

At present we have not definitively established if Fr Robbinson was from this area or was ministering in this area, or both. Further information on Fr Robbinson would be greatly appreciated.

 

This page was added on 19/06/2015.

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  • Thank you for this article. Fr. Edward Robinson was my Great-Great-Grand-Uncle. Edward and his older brother William Robinson both became priests — Edward in Menlough and William in Kilmilkin. I understand they were born in Tynagh but relocated as children to Aucloggeen, Annaghdown Parish, Galway, when their father, my GGG-Grandfather John “Jack” Robinson moved the family there and built a thatched roof pub. Both William and Edward died young during the famine and both are remembered with plaques in their churches. Their younger brother James Robinson (my GG-Grandfather) immigrated to America. He named his first son William Edward in honor of his brothers. This tradition continued down the generations with sons being named William Edward to honor their legacy.
    —Nancy Siegel

    By Nancy Siegel (12/01/2020)

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