Walking amid history

I was strolling in the graveyard at Ahiohill Church (near Enniskeane) today and this worn gravestone caught my eye. It marks the resting place of the mortal remains of Fr Thomas Haynes who was the priest in the locality from 1839 to 1847 - when he died.
I found his death notice published in the Cork Examiner in June 1847.
"On Sunday, 6th inst., of fever caught in the faithful discharge of his arduous ministerial duties, Rev. T. Haynes, P.P., Desertserges near Bandon, beloved and respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He lived the poor man's friend and died the faithful devoted priest of the Altar to which he was so long and worthily attached."
We are never too far away from an inspiring person.