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English: Marble effigy by William Kidwell for Sir Donough O'Brien, 1st Bt.

The Latin description on the wall reads:

Pause on your Way and Look Beneath this Marble is hidden the Mortal Part of

DONATUS O’BRIEN Baronet

Who by the Lineage of his Forefathers was Noble
By his own Virtues far Nobler
A Man truly made for Humanity
Wholly born for Faith, Friendship, Favour
In Bodily Stature he was Tall and Handsome
The Dignity in his Aspect, the Majesty in his Speech
The Gravity in his Gait, the Simplicity in his Manners
Were Tokens of Prudence, Calmness, Authority
As a Father you could see none more Indulgent
As a Grandfather none more Kindly
As a Husband none more Loving
As a Friend none more True
The Public Highways and Bridges prove him a Protector of Trade
The Decorations of the Parish Church bespeak him truly its Son
An Orthodox Clergyman disturbed by Impious Strife
Cast out from his Benefice and by Wicked Violence bereft of his Flock
Found Shelter in his House (whenever the Wickedness of the Times required)
Thus showing Danger to Himself and his Neighbours
Thus showing Charity to his Brother Man and his Zeal for his Religion
For these Merits Fortune heaped Rewards on him
His so conspicuous Virtues were adorned by Wealth and Honour
He was a Member of the Royal Privy Council under Queen Anne
His Patrimony, honestly and notably increased, he bequeathed to his Children
To all Good Men he left Grief for his Loss
He died on the 18th day of November 1717 in the 76th year of his Age
This Monument as a Lasting Memorial of true and
Sincere Goodness was placed here by Henry
His second and only surviving Son

At his own Expense.”
Date
Source These My Friends and Forebears: The O'Briens of Dromoland, Grania O'Brien, Balinakella Press, 1991
Author William Kidwell

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Donat O'Brien Monument, Kilnasoolagh Church of Ireland, erected by his son Henry.

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