Clogher clergy and parishes [microform] : being an account of the clergy of the Church of Ireland in the Diocese of Clogher, from the earliest period, with historical notices of the several parishes, churches, etc.

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1. Golden stone idol preserved at Clogher Cathedral

   Clogher · townland · Monaghan

   According to O'Flaherty, Clogher derives its name from 'Clogh-or' (golden stone), an idol called Kermann Kelstach worshipped as the principal idol of the Northern Irish. The stone was preserved in the Church of Clogher and at the time of writing stands against the north wall of the Cathedral.

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   According to Reeves and Joyce (see Irish Names of .Places, pp. 413-4) the word Clogher means "a stony place" but a different origin is ascribed to the name by O'Flaherty, viz. that it is Clogh-or, i.e. "a golden stone," because there existed anciently at this place a stone covered with gold which was worshipped as Kermann Kelstach,the principal idol of the Northern Irish, and that this stone was preserved in the Church of Clogher, down to a late period at present it stands against the N. wall of the Cathedral. OFlaherty makes this statement in his Oxygia on the authority of Cathal Maguire, Archdeacon of Clogher, and Harris, in his Ware, says " Clogher situated on the River Lanny, takes it name from a golden stone, from which, in times of Paganism the Devil used to pronounce juggling answers, like the oracles of Apollo Pythius, as is said in the Registry of Clogher." Joyce says this story should be received with caution and does not believe it gave its name to the place.

   The Rectory (or rectorial tithe) was appropriate to the Abbey of St . Mary of Clogher, before the Reformation and afterwards to the Bishopric. The Dean Was V. and when the Rectorial tithes were restored, also held the Rectory.

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2. Flight of William Smith and congregation from Clones

   Clones · town · Monaghan · 1689–1692

   During the turmoil of 1689, William Smith and his congregation were forced to flee Clones. Upon their return in 1692, they found the church in ruins, with its roof, glass, and seats destroyed.

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   1682 Wm. Smith (or Smyth) adm.B. Clounish,0ct. 4 (F.F.) and (DM.) Leighlin. He waa C. Aughnamullen 1676, Preb. Tullycorbet 1678, and B. Monaghan 1678-82, but he must have been also C. Clones from his ord. as D. 13 May, 1668 (P. 3 Mar., 1669) for he was said to be " Minister of the Parish for 48 years," when he died on 7 Sept., 1717. He was probably son of his predecessor, and was Chapl. to King Wm. III. and Queen Mary. Was attainted in 1689. He and his congregation had to fly from Clones on 19 Mar., 1689, and did not return till 1692, when they " found the roof, glass and seats of the Church, etc., destroyed " ( Vestry Book). In the Par. Reg. appears the record of the baptism of Elizabeth, dau. of Mr. William and Mrs. Mary Smith, 28 Nov., 1671.

   1717/8. George Leslie, inst. B. & V. "Clownish alias Clones, alias Clonosse," Jan. 1 (DM.) He was pres. by Dacre Barrett, of Alody, Essex. He had been ord. P. 8 Aug., 1 708, for Derry Dio., whence he brought Letters Testimonial in 1717. He was the son of BeV. George L., D.D., b. in " Co. Inish " [? The Isles N.B.], ed. by Mr. Jenkins, Derry ent. T.C.D. Mar. 11, 1698-9, aged 18, B.A. 1703, B.D. and D.D., 1744, J.P., Co. Perm and Cavan, 1729. Was B. Balteagh, Derry, 1714-17, held also B. & V. Tomregan (Kil more) 1740-54, and the V. Drumsnatt and B. & V. Kilmore, 1753-4, m. (was then o Templemore, Derry) Margaret Montgomery, of St. Mary's Par., Dub. (M.L. 29 Jan 1711). She was sister of Col. Alex. M. , Scots Greys, of Convoy, Co. Donegal and Bally connell, Co. Cavan. He d. April 28, 1754.

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3. St Fanchea's convent and earthwork at Rossorry

   Rossorry · townland · Fermanagh · 616

   A convent for nuns was founded at Rossorry by St Fanchea, who died in 616. It was traditionally said to have been situated on the summit of a hill where remains of an ancient earthwork survived, said to have been raised by St Enda of Arran as protection for his sister's convent.

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   on 1st Jan., 616. It is said to have been situated on the summit of the hill where there are still the remains of an ancient earthwork, traditionally said to have been raised by St. Enda of Arran, as a protection for the Convent of his sister, St. Fanchea. ^It is recorded in the Annals of Ulster under 1084 : This year the Church of Saint Fuinehe (Fainche) at Rosoirrther, was founded (Vol. iii., p. 84) In the 16th century it would seem probable from the entries in the Annals of Ulster that it was served by the regular Canons of St. Augustine from Lisgoole Abbey, which is in this parish. The Inquisition of 1609 states that both the parsonage and Vicarage of Bossorry were impropriate to the late dissolved Abbey of Lisgoole.

   The Augustunlan Abbey at Lisgoole was founded in 1106 and destroyed by fire in 1360. Owing to its ruined and dilapidated condition The Maguire caused the Augustinians to surrender it to him about 1680-83, and granted it to the Franciscans, who began to build a new Abbey, close by the old, which was not completed at the time of the Plantation of Ulster. Up to that time some of the Augustinian Canons seem to have remained on in their ruined monastery. The Rev. J. E, M'Kenna states that the monks were sent adrift and their lands confiscated in 1698. But there were still Franciscans here in 1641.

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4. Hamilton sons enter Swedish service from Tullykelter Castle

   Tullykelter · townland · Fermanagh · 1696

   John Hamilton of Tullyreney, who married Jean Summerville of Tullykelter Castle in Devenish parish, died in 1696. His sons entered the Swedish military service, founding noble lines in Sweden including the Barons Hamilton of Hageby and Counts Hamilton of Bersebeck.

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   his eldest son, Archibald, lands in Clandeboye [Archibald, of Ballygally and Moynea, Co. Tyrone, rn. Hon. Anna Balfour, dau. of Lord Glenawly, and wid. of Sir John Wemyss, Knt., and d. s.p. May 1659] ^fe k^ h* 8 second son, Hugh, the land of Ballinistol, Co. Down. [Hugh wag created Lord Hamilton, of Glenawley, 2 Mar., 1660, and m. (i) Margaret Forath, wid. of Gen. Jas, W. Spens ; (2) Susanna, dau. of Sir Win. Balfour, of Pitcullo, and d. April, 1679. His son succ. as 2nd Lord Glenawley, and one of his daus. was the celebrated Nichola Sophia, Lady Beresford. He left his 3rd son, John, a bond of 1,000 marks, books and clothes. [John was of Tullyreney, Co. Perm,, Capt. in Army, and d. 1696, having m. Jean, dau of Jas. Summerville, of Tullykelter Castle, Devenish. His sons entered the Swedish service and from them descend the Barons Hamilton, of Hageby, and Counts Hamilton, of Bersebeck, Sweden] . To his 4th son, Malcolm [living in 1639] ne k^ lands in Fermanagh, subject to his wife's jointure, and his lease of Monea; to his 5th son Lewis 100 [Lewis entered the Swedish Army and was created I June, 1654, Baron Hamilton de Deserf, Sweden. He'd. '1662 and was bur. at Gottenburg, having m. Anna Katarina, dau. of Lars Grubbe, Lord of Ry Nabben, in Sweden. Their son, Gustavus H., was the celebrated Governor of Enniskillen in 1688. He succ. his grandfather as Lord of the Manor of Monea, and d. of fever Nov. 1690. After the death his estate passed successively to the families of King, Smyth, Brien and Reade]. Abp. Hamilton had another son, who was the youngest and was evidently dead in 1627, vlz -> Alexander, Capt. in the Swedish Army, not mentioned in the Will. He had also daus. (i) Jeane, bequeathed 600; (2) Mary, left 200 ; (3) Agnes, left 100, she m. Gabriel Cathcart, of Tullyscanlan, Devenish parish. The Abp. had m. (i) Mary, dau. of Robert Wilkie, of Sackton Hill ; (2) Jane, dau. of John Crawford, of Crawfordsland, who was left in his Will, besides her jointure, the half of his rooms in the Castle of Monea, as long as she remained a widow.

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5. Henry Jones presents the Cavan Remonstrance in Dublin

   Dublin · city · Dublin · 1641–1642

   During the 1641 Rebellion, Henry Jones was sent by the rebels to present the celebrated Cavan Remonstrance to the Lords Justices in Dublin. His wife and family were kept as hostages during this mission.

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   1645. Henry Jones, Dean of Kilmo re, was appointed by Patent, dated Oct. 27, and was cons, in Ch. Ch., Dublin, gth Nov., 1645, by Lancelot, Abp. of Dublin, assisted, by William, Bp. of Kildare and George, Bp. of Cloyne. He was the eldest son of Lewis Jones, Bp. of Killaloe by Mabel, sister of Primate James Ussher, and was b. in 1605. Ed. in T.C.D., Sch., 1616 ; B.A., 1621 ; M.A., 1624 '> Fellow, 1624 > Vice-Chanc., 1646. He had truly a very remarkable career. Having been ordained, he held the Deanery of Ardagh, 1625-37 '> Preb. Dromara (Dromore), 1630-7 ; V. Killeshandra, 1631-3 ; V. Kildrumferton and Dean of Kilmore, 1637-45 ; Archdeacon of Killaloe, 1638-61, holding the latter in commendam. with his bishopric. During the Rebellion of 1641 he was sent by the rebels to present the celebrated Cavan Remonstrance to the Lords Justices in Dublin, his wife and family being kept as hostages. Having returned he escaped to Dublin and warned the Government of a projected attack on Drogheda. When Cromwell came over he threw in his lot with him. His brother, Colonel Michael Jones, was one of Cromwell's chief officers ; and the Bishop was employed in various ways, but chiefly as " Scout -Master-General," for which he received a salary, and in taking Depositions and preparing an Account of the Rebellion. It is even said that he fought valiantly in battle, and was, therefore, known as "the Warrior Bishop." At the Restoration he transferred his allegiance to Charles II., and was by him promoted to the Bishopric of Meath, by patent dated 25th May, 1661. He presided over that diocese for 20 years and earned a reputation for learning, judgment and liberality. He was a benefactor of T.C.D. Library, and in his later years was interested in a project for printing the Old Testament and

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6. John Travers Lewis served as Curate of Galloon 1848-9

   Galloon · townland · Fermanagh · 1848–1849

   John Travers Lewis was ordained deacon for the curacy of Galloon in 1848 and served there before departing for Canada, where he eventually became Archbishop of Ontario. He was a distinguished scholar of Trinity College Dublin and died at sea in 1901.

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   1848. John Travers Lewis was ord. D. for this Curacy by the Bp. of Chester, 1848 ; ord. P. by the Bp. of Down for same, Sep. 23, 1849. D.N.B., which gives a meagre biography of this celebrated man, does not mention that he was Curate here 1848-9. He was b. 20 June, 1825, son of Rev. John L., C. of St. Mary Shandon, Cork, by Rebecca Olivia, dau. of John Lawless, of Kilcrone, Cork, ed. by Mr. Hamblin ; ent. T.C.D. July 3, 1842, aged 17 ; B.A. Sen. Mod. Eth. and Log. 1847, 1st Heb. Pri., Div. Test (1st cl.) 1848, M.A., B.D., D.D. 1862, Hon. D.D., Oxford, 1897 ; Hon. D,C.L., Trin. Univ., Ontario, went from this Curacy to Canada, served in the Canadian Church at Ottawa, 1849-51, Inc. W. Hawkesbury 1851-3, R. St. Peter's, Brockville, 1854, Cons. 1st Bishop of Ontario, March 26, 1862 ; became Metropolitan of Canada 1893, raised to the rank of Archbishop in 1894. He d. at sea on a voyage to England, 26 May, 1901, and was bur. at Hawkhurst, Kent. He m. (1) 22 July, 1851, Annie Henrietta Margaret, dau. of Hon. Henry Sherwood, Q.C., Attorney-General of Upper Canada ; by her (who d. 28 July, 1886) he had 6 children the eldest John Travers, K.C., was Chancellor of the Diocese of Ottawa. He m. (2) 20 Feb., 1889, Ada Maria, dau. of Evan Leigh, C.E., Manchester, who was well known in the philanthropic world for her good works, being the foundress of the Ada Leigh Homes for British and American young women in Paris.

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7. St. Sinell's medieval church on Cleenish island

   Cleenish · townland · Fermanagh · 1100

   A medieval church dedicated to St. Sinell was founded on the island in Cleenish parish in 1100 AD. Some stones of the church still remain in the ancient graveyard on the island, and it may have been restored for Protestant use before the present church was built at Belnaleck on the mainland.

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   Annals of Ulster bhe Mediaeval Church, dedicated to St. Sinell, was founded in 1100 A.D. Some oi the sbones of ohis Charch still remain in the ancidnu graveyard on the island. Possibly this Church may have been restored for use by the Protestants before the present Churoh was built at Belnaleck on the mainland As to Cornelius O'Cororan, of Feavranan Muillyn, priest pardoned, 1591.' Ferranan Muillyn is not Derryvullen, but is the Chapel of JSase of Fearann an Mhuilinn (i.e., of tha land of the Mill), which musb have existed in or near the townland of Farnamullan, in the Parish of Cleenish, and Barony of Tirkennedy, and which, I tliink, was identical with Templemullin or the ' Church of the Mill,' situated in tho same parish and Barony (See Survey of 1603 And Inquisition of 1609) and of which according to the Inquisition the O'Cjrcrans were the hdfenaghs. Tha Chapel of Farnamullan is mentioned in M.S., T. 26, T.C.D. and so probably existed in the 14th aentury. Farnamullan townland is still bordered on the west by a mill stream, on the opposite bank of which is the townland of Gappy, which contaias the traditional site of an ancient graveyard, which would agree with the site of the Church of JMamre as marked on the Baronial Maps of 1609-10. Since 1856 ohe town land of Cappy has boon in Derryvullan Parish and was previously one of bhe Dorrybrusk Church lands, although part of the adjoining townland of Whinnigan Glebe was then in Cleenish. Prior to 1856 the parochial boundaries just here had a most artificial appe trance, and so may, perhaps, ha/e been different in Pre- Reformation days. If Cappy was ever in Cleenish parish, it would seem probable that the Church of JEclamre is identical with bhe Church of the Mill or of Farnamullan, especially as I have so far failed to traca any tradition of either church-site or graveyard in Farnamullan townland itself.".

   There is in existence a Petition from the Parishioners of Cleenish to bhe Primabe with no date, but evidently early in bhe 19th century, in which they wish bhat cerbain large emoluments should nob go to bhe Rector ' bub bo bhe ill-requited Curate whose labours for 20 years amongst bhem have been successful.'

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8. Bishop Clayton buried at Donnybrook

   Donnybrook · parish · Dublin · 1758–1766

   Bishop Clayton died of a nervous fever on 26th February 1758, aged 64, before his heresy trial could begin, and was buried at Donnybrook. His wife Katherine, daughter of Lord Chief Baron Nehemiah Donnellan, survived him and was also buried in Donnybrook on 8th January 1766.

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   Among the curious opinions expressed in these books, apart from their Arian tendencies perhaps to-day we might call some of these Modernistare the following :- that the Dispersion of the Jews will terminate and the fall of the Papacy take place about the year 2000 ; that the Logos Was the Archangel Michael, and the Holy Spirit the Angel Gabriel. Burdy says that Clayton Was fond of argument with Skelton, who Was well able to hold his own. The Bishop's views on he Trinity Were tolerated for a long time until he ventured to propose in the Irish House of Lords that the Athanasian and Nicene Creeds should be removed from the Prayer Book. A charge of heresy Was then made against him and he was summoned to appear before an Ecclesiastical Commission, but ere his trial began he died of a nervous fever on 26th February, 1758, aged 64, and Was bur. at Donnybrook. Cotton (III., 82-3) and Blacker's Booterstown and DonnybrOok, p. 39, give the long inscription on his tomb. He m. in 1728 Katherine, dau. of Lord Chief Baron Nehemiah Donnellan, who survived him, and was bur. in Donnybrook, 8th January, 1766 (Par. Reg.) His P. Will Was proved in 1760. He was made a J.P., Co. Tyrone, I4th May, 1750. (See also D.N.B.)

   1758. John Gannett, Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin, Was then translated to Clogher, by Patent, dated April 4th. He was an Englishman, descended from a Northumbrian family, b. in Surrey, 1709, ed. at St. John's College, Cambridge, B.A. 1728, M.A. 1732, S.T.B. 1739, S.T.P. by Royal Mandate 1752, Fellow of Sidney Sussex Coll : T.C.D., B.D. and D.D. (ad eund. Cantab.), 1752, Lady Margaret Preacher, Cambridge ; was Chap!, to the Duke of Dorset, L.L. ; and became Bp. of Ferns and Leighlin, 1752, cons, at Ch. Ch. Cath., Dub., November I2th, 1752, by the Abp. of Dublin, assisted by the Bps. of Kildare and Down. Burdy, in his Life of Skelton, tells us that he had but one eye, and was " a pious, humble, good-natured

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9. Brian Maguire, parson of Aghalurcher, killed by arrow

   near Aghalurcher · parish · Fermanagh · 1528

   In 1528, Brian Maguire, described as the red parson of Aghalurcher and son of Bishop Mag Uidhir, was killed by a single arrow shot while intervening in a conflict between the people of Cuil and the people of Machaire.

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   " 528. Brian Magulre, the rad parson of Achad- urchaire, son of Bishop Mag Uidhir, was killed wifch one shot. of an arrow in inoerposing becweon fche people of Cuil and the peolpe of Maohaire. (Ann. Ult. iii., 575.)

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10. Gustavus Hamilton, Governor of Enniskillen, dies of fever

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1688–1690

    Gustavus Hamilton, grandson of Archbishop Malcolm Hamilton, was the celebrated Governor of Enniskillen in 1688. He succeeded his grandfather as Lord of the Manor of Monea but died of fever in November 1690, after which the estate passed to other families.

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    his eldest son, Archibald, lands in Clandeboye [Archibald, of Ballygally and Moynea, Co. Tyrone, rn. Hon. Anna Balfour, dau. of Lord Glenawly, and wid. of Sir John Wemyss, Knt., and d. s.p. May 1659] ^fe k^ h* 8 second son, Hugh, the land of Ballinistol, Co. Down. [Hugh wag created Lord Hamilton, of Glenawley, 2 Mar., 1660, and m. (i) Margaret Forath, wid. of Gen. Jas, W. Spens ; (2) Susanna, dau. of Sir Win. Balfour, of Pitcullo, and d. April, 1679. His son succ. as 2nd Lord Glenawley, and one of his daus. was the celebrated Nichola Sophia, Lady Beresford. He left his 3rd son, John, a bond of 1,000 marks, books and clothes. [John was of Tullyreney, Co. Perm,, Capt. in Army, and d. 1696, having m. Jean, dau of Jas. Summerville, of Tullykelter Castle, Devenish. His sons entered the Swedish service and from them descend the Barons Hamilton, of Hageby, and Counts Hamilton, of Bersebeck, Sweden] . To his 4th son, Malcolm [living in 1639] ne k^ lands in Fermanagh, subject to his wife's jointure, and his lease of Monea; to his 5th son Lewis 100 [Lewis entered the Swedish Army and was created I June, 1654, Baron Hamilton de Deserf, Sweden. He'd. '1662 and was bur. at Gottenburg, having m. Anna Katarina, dau. of Lars Grubbe, Lord of Ry Nabben, in Sweden. Their son, Gustavus H., was the celebrated Governor of Enniskillen in 1688. He succ. his grandfather as Lord of the Manor of Monea, and d. of fever Nov. 1690. After the death his estate passed successively to the families of King, Smyth, Brien and Reade]. Abp. Hamilton had another son, who was the youngest and was evidently dead in 1627, vlz -> Alexander, Capt. in the Swedish Army, not mentioned in the Will. He had also daus. (i) Jeane, bequeathed 600; (2) Mary, left 200 ; (3) Agnes, left 100, she m. Gabriel Cathcart, of Tullyscanlan, Devenish parish. The Abp. had m. (i) Mary, dau. of Robert Wilkie, of Sackton Hill ; (2) Jane, dau. of John Crawford, of Crawfordsland, who was left in his Will, besides her jointure, the half of his rooms in the Castle of Monea, as long as she remained a widow.

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11. Lisgoole monks dispersed and lands confiscated 1598

    Lisgoole · townland · Fermanagh · 1598–1609

    The Franciscan monks at Lisgoole were sent adrift and their lands confiscated in 1598, though Franciscans were still present in 1641. The Inquisition of 1609 confirmed that both the parsonage and vicarage of Rossorry were impropriate to the dissolved Abbey of Lisgoole.

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    The Augustunlan Abbey at Lisgoole was founded in 1106 and destroyed by fire in 1360. Owing to its ruined and dilapidated condition The Maguire caused the Augustinians to surrender it to him about 1680-83, and granted it to the Franciscans, who began to build a new Abbey, close by the old, which was not completed at the time of the Plantation of Ulster. Up to that time some of the Augustinian Canons seem to have remained on in their ruined monastery. The Rev. J. E, M'Kenna states that the monks were sent adrift and their lands confiscated in 1698. But there were still Franciscans here in 1641.

    The Survey of Fermanagh, 1603, states that the Augustinian Abbey at Lisgoole, owned 20 tates, while the Abbey of St. Francis only owned the crofts or gardens about it. This statement does not seem to agree with intentions of Maguire in getting the Augustinians to surrender the Abbey. Bee Ann. Hib. i, 49 and 50.

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12. Murder of Rev. Robert Flack and his sons, 1641

    near Magheraculmoney · parish · Fermanagh · 1641

    Rev. Robert Flack, minister of Magheraculmoney, and his sons Thomas and Philip were robbed and murdered during the 1641 rebellion. The evidence comes from the deposition of his surviving son Robert Flack of Mullaghcreuse.

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    Glebe here Feb. 29, 1631/2 (Morrin Hi., 693). He and his sons, Rev. Thos. F. (see Curates) and Philip, were murdered by the rebels in 1641 as appears from the Deposition of his son Robert (See Miss Hickaon's Depositions for 1641, i., 222): " Robert Flack, of Mullaghcreuse deposed that he was son and heir of Robert Flack, of the same parish, Clk., deceased, and brother and heir of Thomas Flack, Clk. of the same, deed, and of Philip Flack, deed, and says they were robbed on 23 Oct., 1641, and murdered."

    1658. Andrew Carleton was Commonwealth Minister here from 29 Sep., 1658,at100 j also was Minister at Kilmore^ Co. Mon., afterwards settled in Co. Derry, on tithes (Seymour's Com. Transcripts pp. 110, 212).

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13. Rev. Henry Hare served Belleek and Slavin, lost two sons in war

    near Belleek · parish · Fermanagh · 1885–1904

    Rev. Henry Hare was Curate-in-Charge of Belleek and Slavin from 1885 until his resignation in 1904. Two of his sons were killed in military service—George at Jerusalem in 1917 and Edward Henry in Afghanistan in 1919.

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    1885. Henry Hare, coll. by Primate (on lapse) 8 Dec. (D.R.), son of Bev. George H., Chapl. of Boyal Hosp., Kilmainham ; T.C.D.B.A. 1857, Div. Test (2) 1859, ord. D. 1859, P. 1860, C. Drumgoon 1860-2, C. Car bury 1862-7, P.C. Girley, Co.,Meath 1867-81, C. Forgney 1882, C. Moira 1883, C. Baydon, Wilts., 1884-5, C.-in-Charge Belleek and Slavin 1885, res. in 1904, d. Jan. 3, 1911, at 18 Nth. Fredk. St., Dublin, m. Helen his son George, Pals Batt. R.D.F. was killed at Jerusalem, 27 Dec., 1917, another son, Edward Henry, 2nd Lieut., R.D.F. was killed in action in Afghanistan July 23, 1919 His wid. Helen d-,at Drumcondra Hospital Mar. 6, 1924. '

    1904. Thomas Pemberton, inst. 4 Aug., (D.R.), ed. at St. Aidan's Coll. and T.C.D., ord. D. 1887 (Arm.), P. 1888 (Clogher), C. Sallaghy 1887-9, C. St. Matthias, Liverpool, 1889-90, C. Tuana 1890-4, C. St. Mary Liscard, Cheshire, 1894-1904, res. Cleenish 1905 for V. St. Matthias, Liverpool.

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14. Rev. Robert Wynne's death by suicide in Dublin 1826

    near Tedavnet · population centre · Monaghan · 1826

    Rev. Robert Wynne, Rector of Tydavnet (collated 1820), died on 29 August 1826. His mind had been affected by a complaint in the head; he was found suspended by a cord in his apartment at a Dublin hotel, and a verdict of insanity was returned at the inquest.

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    1820. Robert Wynne, coll. R. and V., " Tedaunagh, otherwise Tedawnett, otherwise Tedenagh," May 25 (D.R.) He was 2nd son of Robert W., " Armiger," of Rathmines Castle, Dublin, Lieut. 12th Dragoons, afterwards Comr. of Customs (by Elizabeth, dau. of Sydenham Singleton), 4th son of Rt. Hon. Owen W., of Hazlewood, Co. Sligo, by the Hon. Anne Maxwell, sister of the Earl of Farnham, and dau. of the 1st Lord Farnham. He was b. in Dublin, ed. by Dr. Carpendale, ent. T.C.D. July, 4, 1810, aged 14, B.A. 1814, Incorp. at Cambridge 1818 [Shirley says he was M.A. Query ?]. The following account of his death on 29 Aug., 1826, is given in the Newry Telegraph of Sep. 1, 1826 : " On Wednesday an inquest was held at Elphigers Hotel, South Frederick Street, Dublin, by Alderman Montgomery, one of the Coroners for the City, on the body of the Rev. Robert Wynne, Rector of Kilmaran (sic), Co. Monaghan. It appeared that deceased's mind having been affected for some time previously by a complaint in the head, he had arrived in town on the preceding day, accompanied by another clergyman, for the purpose of seeking medical assistance. Towards the evening of the same day his friend having left him alone for a short time, on his return he found him suspended by a cord in his apartment, a lifeless corpse. A verdict of insanity was returned."

    1827. Henry Lucas St. Qeorge, coll. Jan. 19 (D.R.) ; res. in 1832. See Dromore.

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15. Richard Pepard builds castle at Donaghmoyne and is cursed

    Donaghmoyne · townland · Monaghan · 1190–1207

    Around 1190–1200, Richard Pepard, Baron of Ardee, built a castle on the Bishop's lands at Donaghmoyne. He was cursed by the bishop and is said to have become a leper. In 1207 Roger Pepard endowed the Abbey of St. John's, Ardee, with the church lands and advowson of Donaghmoyne.

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    (A.F.M .) About the year 1190-1200 Richard Pepard, Baron of Ardee, built a castle here on the Bishop's lands and was cursed by the bishop and is said to have become a leper (Beg. of CJogher B. Mus. Add. Msa. 4789). Roger Pepard in 1207 endowed the Abbey of St. John's, of Ardee, with the Church lands and advowson of Donaghmoine. The R. was granted to Primate Dowdall on Mar. 21, 1653 (Morrin i., 315). In 1622 (R. V. ) it was appropriate to the Abbey of St. John Ardee, and Lord Moore and Ambrose Aphugh levied the Rectorial tithes. The Vicarage was then value for 20, the Church was ruinous, no glebe house nor glebe. Primate Bramhall seems to have purchased part of the Rectorial tithes for the use of the parish (Lambeth Mse.) The Old Ohurch was rebuilt in 1641. Present Church built 1827 (Rep. of 1836) contains a font, and an altar or marble removed from the old Church. There was an old Church in the T.L. of Kilmurry marked in the Survey of 1691 as the " T(empel) of Kilmore." The Communion Plate has the following inscriptions : Silver Flagon " The humble offering of Mrs. Priscilla Armatage for the use of the parish of Donemaine." Silver Cup " The humble offering of Elizabeth Warren for ye use of ye Parish Church of Donaghmain, 1729." Silver Paten " Deo uni Trino et Sacris in usum Parochii de Donemaine hanc Patinam D.D.D. Praenobilis Thomas Vicecomes Weymouth, Anno Aec; 1756." Silver Cup and paten for use of the sick, latter inscribed " The gift of Anna Maria Burgh of the Parish of Donamoiiie, 1766."

    Vestry Book begins 1822.

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16. Bishop Leslie builds and defends Raphoe Castle

    Raphoe · town · Donegal · 1628–1653

    Bishop John Leslie built a castle at Raphoe as his Episcopal residence. During the 1641 rebellion he garrisoned and defended it against the rebels, and it was among the last places in Ireland to surrender to Cromwell's forces.

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    " Sodor " in his Monumental Inscription) and a mandate for his consecration was issued on Aug. 17, 1628. He was elected by the Chapter on 2ist Aug., and cons, m Edinburgh on 24th Aug , by the Archbishop of Glasgow, assisted by the Bps of Brechin and Edinburgh. He was trans, to the See of Raphoe, June I., 1633, receiving on the same day Letters of Denization. He Was a strong Churchman of the Laudian type and resolutely opposed the Puritans and Presbyterians. He built a Castle at Raphoe, which he made his Episcopal residence, and when the rebellion of 1641 broke out he put it in a state of defence, procured a garrison, and held it against the rebels. He is said to have been the only bishop who remained in Ireland during the rebellion. When the Cromwellians came into power as a Royalist, he held out against them, and his Castle was one of the last places to be surrendered to Cromwell in Ireland. His biographer, who is unreliable in some of his facts and prejudiced in many of his judgments, who cannot even quote Scripture correctly and who, though an Irishman, Wrote from what Was evidently a " superior " Anglican standpoint, protests against him being called " the fighting bishop " as D.N.B. says rightly, he was called, like his predecessor. But there is evidence* from his own letters and from the biographer himself that he carried arms and led forces, and Was in several engagements. After all even "bishops are not angels, but human, and have some imperfections, and archangels have fought ! Rev. R. J. Leslie, in his endeavour to magnify the bishop's character and conduct, throws unmerited slurs on other Bishops of Clogher, e..g, he writes of Bishop Henry Jones (p. 452) probably because he was too much of a Puritan " He became titularly Bishop of Clogher, but where or by whom consecrated seemed to be passed over in silence." Mr. Leslie here displays his own ignorance and forgets that he himself gives no evidence of the ordination of Bishop Leslie (abroad ?) !

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17. Cathal Oge MacManus, Annalist of Enniskillen

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1498

    Cathal Oge MacManus, who compiled the Annals of Ulster, died on March 23, 1498. He was the Parson of Enniskillen.

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    1498. Cathal Oge MaoManua, Parson of I., d. Mar. 23 (Ann. Ult.) He compiled the Anna]/* of Ulster.

    1622. James Slaoke appears as R. "resident hard by Inniskeen, where he keepeth eufficient Curate" (R.V.) See Cleenish.

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18. Church of St Fainche founded at Rossorry 1084

    Rossorry · townland · Fermanagh · 1084

    The Church of Saint Fainche (Fanchea) at Rosoirrther was founded in 1084, recorded in the Annals of Ulster. In the 16th century it was likely served by Augustinian Canons from Lisgoole Abbey, located in the same parish.

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    on 1st Jan., 616. It is said to have been situated on the summit of the hill where there are still the remains of an ancient earthwork, traditionally said to have been raised by St. Enda of Arran, as a protection for the Convent of his sister, St. Fanchea. ^It is recorded in the Annals of Ulster under 1084 : This year the Church of Saint Fuinehe (Fainche) at Rosoirrther, was founded (Vol. iii., p. 84) In the 16th century it would seem probable from the entries in the Annals of Ulster that it was served by the regular Canons of St. Augustine from Lisgoole Abbey, which is in this parish. The Inquisition of 1609 states that both the parsonage and Vicarage of Bossorry were impropriate to the late dissolved Abbey of Lisgoole.

    The Augustunlan Abbey at Lisgoole was founded in 1106 and destroyed by fire in 1360. Owing to its ruined and dilapidated condition The Maguire caused the Augustinians to surrender it to him about 1680-83, and granted it to the Franciscans, who began to build a new Abbey, close by the old, which was not completed at the time of the Plantation of Ulster. Up to that time some of the Augustinian Canons seem to have remained on in their ruined monastery. The Rev. J. E, M'Kenna states that the monks were sent adrift and their lands confiscated in 1698. But there were still Franciscans here in 1641.

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19. Robinson as Astronomer of Armagh

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1823–1882

    Thomas Romney Robinson, Precentor from 1821, lived at Dromore, Lisburn and Belfast when young, and was appointed Astronomer of Armagh in 1823, residing at Armagh until his death. He was buried in St. Mark's Churchyard, Armagh, beside his first wife.

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    D.D. 1825, LL.D. (hon. causa.) 1863, F.R.A.S. 1830, F.R.S. 1856, Royal Medallist do. 1862, Pres. R.I.A. 1851-6, D.D., LL.D. (Camb.), D.C.L. (Oxon). While Free, he was appointed Astronomer of Armagh in 1823, and held that post till his death, residing at Armagh. He res. the Free. in 1825 for the V. of Carrickmacross (Magheross) 1825-82; .Was elected Representative Canon for the United Diocese of Armagh and Clogher, and Preb. Donaghmore in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, 1872-82. M. (i) 1821, Elizabeth, dau. of John Rambaut, and had issue ; his eldest son, Rev. Thomas Allgood, who ent. T.C.D., April 7, 1842, aged 19, ed. at Armagh Roy. Sch., B.A. 1847, 4- J ulv 6, 1858. One of his daus. by her, Mary S., m. Sir George Gabriel Stokes, Bt. M. (2) Lily Jane, half-sister of Maria EdgeWorth, and dau. of Richaid L. E. Abp. Magee (a successor here) speaks of him as " one of the ablest and best informed men he ever met. ... an Irish Whewell" (Life by MacDonnell i., 74). He d. 28 Feb., 1882, and was bur. in St. Mark's Churchyard, Armagh, beside his first Wife, There is a portrait of him in the R.I.A. Besides " Juvenile Poems " he pub. many scientific works, including :

    System of Mechanics, 1820.

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20. Aghavea congregation walks out over petition, 1826

    Aghavea · townland · Fermanagh · 1826

    In November 1826, after Rector Charles Moore Stewart refused to sign the Protestant Petition of County Fermanagh, displeased parishioners walked out of Aghavea church as he began morning service. The incident was reported in the Enniskillen Chronicle.

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    "Enniskillen, Nov. 25. In consequence of the BeV. Mr. Stewart, Rector of Aghavea, refusing to sign the Protestant Petition of this County, many of the paiishioners have manifested great displeasure, and have, we understand, acted very unbecomingly towards him. On Sunday last on his commencing the Morning Service, the greater part of the congregation left the Church. Such conduct, to say the least of it, is rather arbitrary and unbecoming the character of the moral and respectable people of that neighbourhood. Enniskillen Chronicle"; History repeats itself, as somewhat similar scenes are known to have taken place in the North regarding the Ulster Covenant, and in B.C. Churches in the South regarding the Sinn Fein Movement.

    1831. Thomas Birney, coll. April 22 (DM.), res. in 1840 for Templecarne q.v. 1840. Butler Brooke, coll. June 10 (D.R.), res. in 1853 for Killeevan q.v.

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21. Andrew Hamilton, Enniskillen's agent to William III, 1689

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1689–1691

    Andrew Hamilton was sent by the Enniskilleners to William III as their agent in 1689, raised a troop of horse for him, and was attainted by King James II. He published an account of the Inniskilling men's actions in defence of the Protestant religion and died in 1690-1.

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    1666. Andrew Hamilton! coll. April 4 (V.B.), adm. again to Kilskeery and Magheracross, Feb. 5, 1675 (F.F.), ord. P. Aug. 7, 1661, Was M.A., and Was son of Rev. A. H. (above). He was sent by the Enniskilleners to Wm, III., as their agent in 1689, and raised a Troop of Horse for him, and Was attainted by King James II. He was, I think, the A. H. Who was R. & V. Errigle Kerrogue 1681-90. Pub. :

    A True Relation of the Actions of the Inniskilling Men from December, 1688 for the Defence of the Protestant Religion and their Lives and Liberties. London, 1690. Died in 1690-1. (See D.N.B.)

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22. Cornelius Macardile forcibly ousts Bishop Odo from the See of Clogher

    Clogher · townland · Monaghan · 1560–1563

    Around 1560, Cornelius Macardile, who had obtained letters of appointment to the See of Clogher, used temporal power to forcibly dispossess Bishop Odo Icarballan, who had held the see for 28 years. The Pope commissioned David Wolf to settle the dispute when Cornelius refused to go to Rome.

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    " To David Wolf, Nuncio of the Apostolic See in Ireland, The Pope is informed that Odo Iccarballan, Bishop of Clogher, was appointed by Apostolic authority to the then, in a certain manner, vacant See of Clogher, and had been duly consecrated, and had gotten possession, or what was tantamount to possession . . . and had continued to hold same for 28 years. One Remund Gallagher Mamathunian [sic] who passed for a elk., addressed himself to the Apostolic See, stating that the See of Clogher was void, omitting any mention of Odo, the bishop in possession, and did procure his appointment to the See, or Letters Apostolic to the Archbishop of Armagh which he presented to the said Abp., who, because they omitted mention of Odo, pronounced them surreptitious, against which pronouncement Remund appealed, but died, [apparently before the appeal was heard]. Meanwhile, when Cornelius Macardile, who likewise passed as a elk., procured similar letters which he presented to the Abp. of Armagh, Donat Otayg, who would not pronounce for or against them, as Cornelius was his intimate friend, and bade him address himself to the Papal Court for a decision, but the said Cornelius, rather than come to Rome for the investigation of his pretended right, did not scruple to use the temporal power forcibly to oust and despoil the said, Bishop Odo, of his church and the long occupancy thereof. The Pope, as Cornelius would not go to Rome, gave a commission to David Wolf to hear and settle the matter 1 Sep., 1563 [S.P. Rome, 1558-71, pp. 146-7].

    Under 1797. John Porter add: Ho m. in 1786 Mary, sister of Joseph Smith, Fell, of Caius Coll., Cambridge, Confidential Secretary to Pitt, and dau. of Joseph S., of Coltishall, Norfolk, merchant, who was bro. of Rev. John S., D.D., Master of Caius Coll., Cambridge, 1764-95. (Venn's GonviUe and Caius College iii, 130.)

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23. Magheross Church ruined in 1641 rebellion and rebuilt 1682

    Magheross · townland · Monaghan · 1641–1682

    The old Church of Magheross at Carrickmacross was ruined during the 1641 rebellion and rebuilt in 1682 at the expense of local clergy and laity. An inscription on the ruins records this history.

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    Carrickmacross " The rock of the plain of Ros," was anciently known as Magheross [Maohaire Ros], " the plain of Ros." In Adamnan's Life of St. Colurriba (Reeves Ed. p. 81) we read of the " Monastery called Cell rois in the province of Maghorne." In 825 Maenach, son of Crunmael, Prior of Fer [men] of Bos., d. (A.F.M.). In 845 Ceallach, son of Maelpatrick,, Prior of the Fer Ros, d. (&.) The rectorial tithes had previous^ to the Reformation, been appropriated to Louth Abbey . In 1552/3 they were granted to Primate Dowdall (Morr. i., 315). The Protestants suffered much here in 1641 (see Shirley in Jpc.) The following inscription appears on the ruins of the old Church of Magheross now with its churchyard vested in the local autorifcies. " This Church was ruined in the Rebellion of 1641 and rebuilt in the year 1682 at the expense of the RaV. Dr. Roger Boyle, of Clogher ; William Barton, Esq. ; Robert Hill, Esq. ; and Andrew Montgomery, Vicar of the Parish." The Paten and Chalice in use are inscribed " The Parish of Magheross," and a small Chalice " The gift of the Reverend Mr. Andrew Montgomery to the Parish of Mageross for ye use of ye sick." It bears the Coat of Arms of its donor, impaling those of hia wife, Susanna Dobba. Present Church built in 1695, rebuilt 1779, Glebehouse built 1776, originally thatched. The Parish of S. Patrick's, Ardagh, was formed out of this as a P.O. in 1868, New burial ground cons. 22 May, 1894 (DM.) The Vestry book begins in 1775. The Parish Registers from 1796 are in Parochial custody,

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24. Parson of Monaghan imprisoned during 1641 rebellion

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1641–1642

    During the 1641 rebellion, the Parson of Monaghan was imprisoned in a dungeon by rebels and plundered of his property. He managed to escape with his wife and four small children, fleeing first to Beaulieu and then to Dublin.

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    year (see S.P.I. 1633, 4 1 )- ^ n I 64i, while he was " Parson of Monaghan," he was " imprisoned in a horrible dungeon " by the rebels, and plundered of his property, but he managed to escape with his wife and four small children, first to Beaulieu and thence to Dublin (Dep. of i64i-March 5, 1642). He was bro. of Henry C., Dean of Clonmacnoise and had a son Capt. Jas. C., who m. 1674/5 Eliz., 2nd dau. of Lewis Desminyeres, Lord Mayor of Dublin, 1669. (See Ball Wright m Irish Builder, Dec. I, 1887).

    1661. John Kerr, coll. Preb. Tyholland and R. Monaghan, Mar. 28, insta. April i (Armagh D.R.), B.D., ord. P. n May, 1652, res. this Preb. Oct. I, 1661, held Archdeaconry of Clonfert and the Deanery of Ardagh 1661-1702. Was V. Granard 1665-1702, left a Chalice, still in use, to Ardagh Cathedral, which bears his Coat of Arms and initials. His son, Richard ent. T.C.D. July 9, 1673, aged 15. See also under Monaghan

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25. Precentor John Smith flees Enniskillen during 1641 troubles

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1641–1653

    John Smith, Precentor of Clogher and Rector of Enniskillen, fled to England during the 1641 troubles and took the Communion Plate with him. He died in Dublin in 1653, leaving in his will a chalice and cover belonging to Enniskillen parish that was still in use.

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    1633. John Smith, pres. by the Crown (L.M. v.. no) and adm. Nov. 19 to the Prec. and R. Enniskillen (as its corps) and insta. Prec. Nov. 26 (R.V. 1634). He was an Englishman, son of John S., of Cowling in Craven, and Boudgate, Yorkshire, b. at Athboy, Co. Meath : Matric at Ch. Ch., Oxford, 18 June, 1624, a & e d !7> B.A. 1627 (Foster's Alum. Oxon.), ord. D. 21 Sep, 1628, as B.A., Chester, P. as M.A. 20 Sep. 1629, York. He was also pres. by the Crown to R. & V. Rosso ry, united pro hac vice to Enniskillen April 30, 1635 (L.M. v. ( Ill), and adm. thereto Aug. 31 (F.F.}. He seems to have left Enniskillen during the 1641 and later troubles and fled to England, and took the Com. Plate with him. He d. in Dublin in 1653. He m. Deborah Warwick. His Will Was proved in the Prer. Court of Canterbury 28 Sep., 1653, and probate Was granted to his wid. in Ireland 30 July, 1655. He mentions in his Will a Chalice and Cover, belonging to Enniskillen parishpresented at his request by Mr. Edward Davis, which is still in use (see King's Upper Lough Erne; Dundas p. 69). He was brother-in-law to Primate Margetson and there Was at one time a monument to him in Ripon Cathedral, now removed or effaced. He left issue, at least 4 sons, viz. : Rev. William, Aichd. of Armagh ; Stephen, Edward and Rev. Walter, R. of Dromiskin, b. at Ripon, 1652 (see Leslie's Armagh Clergy, pp. 51-2). The name John Smith was so common among the clergy as among laity that it is no wonder that Cotton, Bradshaw and others have identified him with the wrong persons.

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26. Rev. Browne robbed by rebels at Devenish, 1641

    Devenish · townland · Fermanagh · 1641

    Adam Simpson held Devenish during the 1641 rebellion. Rev. Robert Browne, visiting from England to collect money owed by Simpson, was intercepted by rebels and robbed of his books and possessions.

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    1633. Adam Simpson, coll Aug. 29, ind. Sep i. (R.V., 1634), Value of Preb. 120. He held Devenish during the rebellion of 1641, at which time Rev. Robert Browne, V. of Sutton Bangor, Wilts., having come over to Ireland to receive some money due to him from Simpson, was intercepted by the rebels and robbed of his books and all that he possessed. (Dep. of 1641, T.C.D.)

    1661 .George Hamilton, M. A., coll. Mar. 28, insta. April 22 (V.B). He was son of Wm. H., of Markethill (Tullymargy Castle), Parish of Devenish. Ord. P. 18 Feb., 1637. He seems to have also held the R. Boho from 1661, and was allowed by faculty to hold it with the Preb. of Devenish 4 Sep., 1664. He Vacated this Preb. and the R. Boho, on or before 1692, either by death or res., but the (Clogher) Will of Rev. G. H., " R. of Devenish and Bohoe," was not proved till 1702. His dau. and heiress, Anne, m. Lieut. Christopher Carleton (son of Lancelot C., of Rossfad, ancestor of Lord Dorchester), a descendant of whom m. into the L'Estrange family. (See Belmore U.J.A., 1895, p. 269.)

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27. 1858 Revival at Drum Church with fainting and visions

    Drum · townland · Monaghan · 1858

    During the religious 'Revival' of 1858 at Drum Church, congregants reportedly experienced visions and were carried fainting out of the building. The revival also prompted the enlargement of the church, originally built in 1828 as a Chapel of Ease to Currin.

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    Drum " ridge." Parish formed as a District of Currin, circa 1828. The " Revival V of 1858 brought about the enlargement of the Church, which was built in 1828 as a Chapel of Ease to Currin b,y a grant of 830 from the Board of First Fruits. The stone from which it was built, was taken from a qaarry near Leysborough Lake in the parish. It is said that during the revival, people used be carried fainting out of the Church where they saw " visions and revelations from the Lord.'*

    The Church was restored in 1902 at a cost of 300, during the incumbency of Mr. Greer, who also raised money to build a Glebe house.

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28. Inishmacsaint Island ruins and Easter cross legend

    Inishmacsaint · townland · Fermanagh

    The ruins of the ancient parish church stand on Inishmacsaint Island in Lower Lough Erne. A cross in the graveyard is an ancient monument with a legend that it turns toward the rising sun on Easter morning.

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    The ruins of the Ancient Parish Church are on Inishmacsaint Island in Lower Lough Erne. The Cross in the graveyard is an Ancient Monument, there is a legend that it turns to the rising sun on Easter Morning. There is also another pre-Reformation Church or Chapel of Ease at Aghamore, near Carrick Lake, which was built by the O'Flanagans in the 16th century.

    The Old Church of Derrygonnelly is said to have been built by Sir John Dunbar, and bears a very wrongly emblazoned representation of his Anns, with the date 1627. It contains certain aumbries very difficult to explain if of post-Reformation origin. I Q 1700 the Church of Drumenagh which seems ,to have been built in 1688 was constituted the Parish Church by 9 Queen Anne Cap. XII, Sec. 32. It is at Church Hill, hence the alias of the parish.

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29. Lisgoole Abbey and Rossorry rectory granted to Sir John Davies

    Lisgoole · townland · Fermanagh

    Lisgoole Abbey was granted, along with the appropriation of both the parsonage and vicarage of Rossorry, to Sir John Davies. Rossorry was noted as one of the first churches in Fermanagh to be rebuilt after the Plantation of Ulster.

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    Lisgoole Abbey was granted with the appropriation of both the Parsonage and Vicarage of Rossorry to Sir John Davies, Bait. The late Lord Belmore states in the U.J.A., Vol. v., 2nd series, p. 31, apparently quoting from the Betham Phillips Mss. History of Fermanagh that Rossorry was one of the first churches in Fermanagh to be rebuilt after the Plantation of Ulster. The Church was pulled down In 1841 , and as it seems to have contained some well moulded stone work it may have only been partially rebuilt in the 17th cent., or at least have had windows or a doorway of the pre-Refonnation Church incorporated in it. The ancient Churchyard in which the Parish Church stood until 1841 is on the western slope of the hill below the site of St. Fanchea's Nunnery.

    The Inscriptions on three Armorial stones in the old Churchyard copied by the late Lady Edith and Lady Dorothy Lowry-Corry, with a note by Lady Dorothy Lowry- Corry were published in the Journal of the A.P.M.D., Vol. ix., No. v., 1916, pp. 496 to 498.

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30. R.C. altars erected in Aughnamullen church, 1629

    Aghnamullen · townland · Monaghan · 1629

    In 1629, Boyle and Erskine complained that Roman Catholics were holding Mass and had erected altars in the church at Aughnamullen. An Order in Council directed Lord Blaney, Governor of Monaghan, to demolish the altars and lock the church doors.

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    1629. Robert Boyle, inst. V. and R. & V. Tullycorbet (united pro hoc vice 27 Nov.), 30 Nov., 1629, ind. 19 Feb., 1629/30 (F.F.), V. is value 60 in 1633/4 (5.F.) A Petition having been sent by Boyle and Erskine to the Authorities complaining of R.C. Masses being held in Aughnamullen and Magheraclooney, The Roman Catholics had erected altars in these churches. An Order in Council was made that Lord Blaney, Governor of Monaghan, should demolish the altars, and properly lock the Church doors and give the key to the Vicar, Rector or Curate. (See Shirley's Monaglian, p. 124 and Prebs. Tullycorbet.)

    1884. George WTKullo [McCullough] inst. 2 June, 1664, to Aughnamullen and Carrickmacross (F.F.) Another entry has inst. 2 Nov., 1664, to Aughnamullen and Tullycorbet. (See Prebs. Tullycorbet)

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31. Sheriff Wemyss killed at Lisnaskea

    near Lisnaskea · town · Fermanagh · 1626

    In 1626, a struggle at Lisnaskea between the servants of Lord Balfour and Bishop Spottiswood's agents resulted in the death of Sir John Wemyss, High Sheriff of Co. Fermanagh, at the hands of Humphrey Galbraith.

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    While Bishop of Clogher he exercised himself to recover for the See some of the See lands which had been alienated before his time, and he improved the revenues of the bishopric. This led to some unpleasantness. In a dispute between the servants of Lord Balfour, of Clanawley and the Bishop's agents in 1626, a struggle took place at Lisnaskea, which resulted in the death of Sir John Wemyss, Kt., High Sheriff of Co. Ferm., at the hands of (Rev.?) Humphrey Galbraith, so that in 1627 the Bishop was accused before a Grand Jury " of being accessory, to the murder of Sir John, who was slain in his cause and by his servant." The Grand Jury acquitted him and adjudged him innocent, Jan. 7, 1627/8. Yet he had to pay Lady Wemyss 100, and to give her a lease of lands for 50 or 60 years worth 50 per annum. She re-married Archibald, son of Abp. Malcolm Hamilton. (See Morrin in., 298, 405 and U.J.A., 1895, 202.) For some particulars of a dispute he had with Francis Blennerhassett, whom he excommunicated and at the instance of the King's Council afterwards absolved, see Morrin Hi., 404. When the Rebellion broke out he fled to London, but his house at Clogher was plundered, and some of his servants were killed (Dep. of 1641) He d. at Westminster, March ---, 1644/5, and was bur. in Westminster Abbey, where his father and uncle had been interred.

    He Was m. evidently twice- and had issue by the first wife , viz. Sir Henry

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32. Warning of attack on Drogheda

    Drogheda · town · Louth · 1641–1642

    After escaping from the rebels, Henry Jones warned the government about a planned attack on Drogheda during the 1641 Rebellion.

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    1645. Henry Jones, Dean of Kilmo re, was appointed by Patent, dated Oct. 27, and was cons, in Ch. Ch., Dublin, gth Nov., 1645, by Lancelot, Abp. of Dublin, assisted, by William, Bp. of Kildare and George, Bp. of Cloyne. He was the eldest son of Lewis Jones, Bp. of Killaloe by Mabel, sister of Primate James Ussher, and was b. in 1605. Ed. in T.C.D., Sch., 1616 ; B.A., 1621 ; M.A., 1624 '> Fellow, 1624 > Vice-Chanc., 1646. He had truly a very remarkable career. Having been ordained, he held the Deanery of Ardagh, 1625-37 '> Preb. Dromara (Dromore), 1630-7 ; V. Killeshandra, 1631-3 ; V. Kildrumferton and Dean of Kilmore, 1637-45 ; Archdeacon of Killaloe, 1638-61, holding the latter in commendam. with his bishopric. During the Rebellion of 1641 he was sent by the rebels to present the celebrated Cavan Remonstrance to the Lords Justices in Dublin, his wife and family being kept as hostages. Having returned he escaped to Dublin and warned the Government of a projected attack on Drogheda. When Cromwell came over he threw in his lot with him. His brother, Colonel Michael Jones, was one of Cromwell's chief officers ; and the Bishop was employed in various ways, but chiefly as " Scout -Master-General," for which he received a salary, and in taking Depositions and preparing an Account of the Rebellion. It is even said that he fought valiantly in battle, and was, therefore, known as "the Warrior Bishop." At the Restoration he transferred his allegiance to Charles II., and was by him promoted to the Bishopric of Meath, by patent dated 25th May, 1661. He presided over that diocese for 20 years and earned a reputation for learning, judgment and liberality. He was a benefactor of T.C.D. Library, and in his later years was interested in a project for printing the Old Testament and

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33. Erskine prebendary dies at Augher Castle, 1645

    near Augher · town · Tyrone · 1645

    An Erskine who served as prebendary was praised for fighting the rebels in 1641. He died at Augher Castle in 1645, and administration of his estate was granted to his daughter Mary in 1662.

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    the rebels m 1641, and is greatly praised for the same in A Letter to the House of Commons by Colonel Awdley Mervyn (Lond. 1642). He was s. and heir of Sir James Erskine by Mary, dau. of and co-heir of Adam Erskine, of Cambuskenneth. Was ord. D. and P. 9., Dec., 1623, by Abp. Hamilton. He m. (i) Beatrix, dau. of Bp. Spottiswoode (see Bishops above) ; m. (2) Letitia, dau. of Sir Paul Gore, Bart. He d. at Augher Castle in 1645. and Admin, of his estate was granted to his dau., Mary (wife of William) Richardson, 8 Oct. ? 1662. An Ulster Inquisitional. 1661 states that she was 18 years old at her father's death and not married. She seems to have married in 1659 (Mar. Sett) . Admin . of his estate was re-granted to another dau., Anne Moutray (ancestress of the Moutray family) on 22 June, 1663.

    1633. Adam Simpson, coll Aug. 29, ind. Sep i. (R.V., 1634), Value of Preb. 120. He held Devenish during the rebellion of 1641, at which time Rev. Robert Browne, V. of Sutton Bangor, Wilts., having come over to Ireland to receive some money due to him from Simpson, was intercepted by the rebels and robbed of his books and all that he possessed. (Dep. of 1641, T.C.D.)

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34. Lough Derg pilgrimage site described as scene of superstition and bigotry

    near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal · 1836

    In his 1836 report, the rector of Templecarne described Lough Derg, located in his parish, as 'that awful scene of superstition and bigotry,' and expressed concern about frequent intermarriages of Roman Catholics with Protestants.

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    from eight hundred to a thousand persons ; but I grieve to add, withput avail. This is the more to be regretted as " Lough Derg,' that awful scene of superstition and bigotry, is in this parish ; and the intermarriages of Roman Catholics with Protestants, to a fearful degree frequent, so that there is but too much reason to apprehend the consequences.

    " About five miles north of Pettigo, the farmers, aided by small contributions, have built a house, but which there are not any means for otherwise finishing. At first they called it a ' school-house,' but have since designated it a ' Church,' and have applied to me to supply it. It is capable of holding about two hundred people, but by erecting a gallery, etc., would accommodate a much greater number. This field I wish to occupy, and propose, the Lord being my helper, to have Service there as often as possible. My income, however, will not admit of my paying a second curate, and the duties of the parish are so very considerable, we could not at all engage in having it regularly and effectively supplied. Application was made to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, for aid, towards paying a Clergyman for that district, but also without avail. We could have produced them a lease of the house, and ground upon which it stands ; perhaps indeed a larger space if necessary. ' Bo Island,' in Lough Erne, contains about two hundred Protestants, one half of which is in Templecarne, and the other hi Drumkeeran parish, is destitute even of a school-house or room, in which Lectures might be held, consequently, being difficult of access, (except in fine weather), the inhabitants are in gross ignorance."

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35. St. Patrick tradition explaining the name Tempo

    near Tempo · village · Fermanagh

    O'Donovan recorded a legend that St. Patrick, passing through east Fermanagh, visited a mill on the river near Tempo and later missed a manuscript at Pubble. His command to his servant to return for the book gave the place its name, Tiompadh deisill, meaning 'the returning back.'

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    " The name Tempo, which is called Tempo Desill in Pynar's Survey, is accounted for by a legend about St. Patrick. When the Apostle of Ireland was passing through the East of Fermanagh, he visited 'the mill, stood on the river which serpentines its way through the east of the territory where he forgot one of the MSS. He next advanced to the place now called Pubble on his way to Enniskillen (query Tamlaght ?) and there laid the foundations of a church, the ruins of which yet exist. When St. Patrick had arrived at Pubble he missed his MS., and said to his servant " Tiompoidh air deisgis an muillinn agus tabhair leat me leabhar." " Return to the mill and bring with you my book." From the returning of the servant of Patrick the place was called Tiompadh deisill or the returning back." I think the same story is given in the Trip. Life St. Patrick. O'Donovan continues '' I think the name is derived from the turning and very remarkable windings of the Tempo river."

    The Church at Rubble, not far from Tempo, which is stated to have been founded by St. Patrick, afterwards belonged to a Culdee community. It was ruinous in the 17th cent., but was rebuilt in 1699 as a Chapel -of-Ease for the north-eastern part of Enniskillen Parish, which it served until about 1784, when it was superseded as such by the present Church at Tempo, the spire (query tower ?) of which was built in 1789. The rums at Pubble, which O'Donavan saw, would have been those of the Church built in 1699, the last remaining gable of which was blown down a few years ago, so that now no vestige of the Church remains standing.

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36. Abbey of Devenish held by Prior O'Flanagan against King's title, 1603

    Devenish · townland · Fermanagh · 1603

    A 1603 inquisition records that the Abbey of Canons in Devenish, with its tates of land and tithes in Magheryboy, Ballyosey, and Collydea, was possessed entirely by the Prior O'Flanagan by authority from Rome for three years, despite the King's rightful title.

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    " The Abbey of Channons in Devenish, wderennto belongeth, in the same barony (Magheryboy) 5 tates of land and their tithes, and the ttihes of Bally osey and tithes of 3 half tathes of land, belonging to the Chapel of Collydea ; the Prior, Offlanagan possesseth this entirely by authority from Rome, and hath held it these 3 yeres notwithstanding the King's Majesty is justly entitled to the same " (Ult. Inq., Survey of Fermanagh, p. 35, 7 July, 1603).

    " The Parish Church of Devenishe, whereunto belongeth 2 quarters of land. It is possessed by Hugh M'Hugh Maguire as Corbes " (ib.). In 1622 " the Church almost ruined, new house" (R.V.) The Church erected near IVlonea was constituted the Parish Church instead of the Church of Devenish, Sep. 8, 1682 (L.M. v. 118). Garrison and Trory P.C.'s were formed out of Devenish.

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37. Andrew Hamilton expelled from Kilskeery in 1641 rebellion

    near Kilskeery · parish · Tyrone · 1641–1660

    Andrew Hamilton, instituted to Kilskeery in 1639, was forced to flee during the 1641 rebellion. He returned in 1660 and petitioned that his parishes had been given away to others in his absence, resulting in an order for his restoration.

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    1639. Andrew Hamilton, pres. by the Crown to the R. & V. Kilskeery and Magheracross : inst. Aug. 7 (F.F.) He Was forced to flee at the rebellion in 1641. In 1660 he returned and petitioned to the authorities "that he Was in 1640 by Letters Patent presented and inducted into the Parish of Kilskeery, in Co. Tyrone, and Magheracross in Co. Fermanagh, and possessed them till expelled by the rebellion ; that in his absence Kilskeery is disposed of to Mr. James Graham, and Magheracrosse to Mr. Robert Auld." On which an Order Was made, dated 25 June, 1660, " that petitioner shall enjoy same, When he proves his right, as there Was a saving in the late Orders for Settling Ministers in Tythes " (Commw. Pps. A/25). As a result he appears to have been coll. to these parishes on 28 Mar., 1661, and insta. Preb. 29 Apiil (V.B.)

    1662.-^ James Hamilton, coll. Mar. 19, insta. April 6 (V.B.) ; ord. P. 3 Oct., 1661. He was M.A. He was probably J. H., who was R. Donagheady (Deny) 1666-89, and Archdeacon of Raphoe i674~(89). He vacated the Preb. 4 April, 1666, for R. Magheraculmo;ney. It seems that Primate Boyle recommended him for the Bishopric of Dromore in 1683, but the Earl of Arran, whose chaplain he was and the Earl of Mountjoy, whose neighbour he was, declined to recommend him to Ormond, though the King had promised both his father, James H. and himself, a bishopric. Arran slights his preaching and Mountjoy considers him entirely unfit- (Orm. Mss. N.S. Vol. vii, 35, &c.) He d. c. 1689 and left a numerous familyincluding Andrew, Arch, of Raphoe (see U.J.A. 1895,246) and James, Arch, of Arm.).

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38. Cleenish parishioners petition for underpaid curate

    Cleenish · townland · Fermanagh · 1800–1830

    In an undated petition from the early 19th century, the parishioners of Cleenish asked the Primate that certain large emoluments should not go to the Rector but to the ill-requited Curate, whose labours among them for 20 years had been successful. The petition highlights the economic hardship of clergy serving the parish.

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    There is in existence a Petition from the Parishioners of Cleenish to bhe Primabe with no date, but evidently early in bhe 19th century, in which they wish bhat cerbain large emoluments should nob go to bhe Rector ' bub bo bhe ill-requited Curate whose labours for 20 years amongst bhem have been successful.'

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39. Curate dies of paralysis while preaching in church

    Inishmacsaint · townland · Fermanagh · 1924

    Samuel Mackay Watt, curate of Inishmacsaint from 1910, was taken ill with paralysis while preaching in church on Sunday, January 19, 1924, and died suddenly. He had been due to marry a second time on February 14.

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    1910. Samuel Maokay Watt, inst. June 3 (DM.) ; b. in Co. Tyrone, ed. at St. Aidan's Coll. 1898, Camb. Univ. 1906, ord. D. 1900, P. 1901, C. Llantrisant 1900-1, C. Dinas (Wales) 1900-3, C. Kirkby-in-Cleveland 1903-5, C. St. Andrew's the Less, Cambr 1909, C. Dundalk 1909-10, C. Tydavneb 1910, m. 1914 Mary Heney, dau. of Rev. J. T. H. Abbott, R. of Mullaghdun, and had issue, 3 children, Samuel Abbott, Thomas John and James Charles; his wife d. in 1920. He d. suddenly having been taken ill with paralysis, while preaching in Church on Sunday, Jan. 19, 1924 ; was to have been married a second time on Feb. 14.

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40. Edmund Maturin's conversion to Rome and return

    Newbliss · town · Monaghan · 1860–1891

    Edmund Maturin, Rector of Newbliss, converted to Roman Catholicism while serving in Canada, becoming one of the few Irish clergy to do so. He became disillusioned with Romanism on closer view and returned to the Church of Ireland, dying as Rector of Newbliss on 21 November 1891.

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    1887 Edmund Maturin, coll. (by lapse), April 1 (D.B.) ; son of Rev. Henry M., F. T.C.D., and R. of Clondevaddock ; b. in Co. Donegal, ent. T.C.D. Oct. 21, 1833, aged 14, Sch. 1836, B.A. 1838, Heb. Pri. 1839, Berkeley Gold Medal and Div. Prem. (1) 1840, M.A. (Windsor N.S.) 1853, ord. D. 1843, P. 1845, C. Desertlyn (Arm.) 1843, C. Clondehorkey 1845, C. Laghey 1846-50 ; m. and went to Canada and was C. at St. Paul's, Halifax, 1860, verted to Rome, being one of the few Irish clergy who did so ; found "'tis distance lends enchantment to the view," and in a nearer view of Romanism was disillusioned, and returned to the bosom of his Mother Church. He became C. Donoughmore (Armagh) 1863-6, C. Carlingford 1866-7, G. St. Geo. Hurstpierpoint 1870-2, R. Mullaghdun 1873-4, R. Aghavilly 1874, R. Cloncha (Derry) 1874-86, R. Dowra 1886. Had a son, Charles, of Belfast G.P.O. Telegraph Department, who d. a few years ago. His dau., Mary Emily, m. Rov. Alexander Knox, R. of Doneraile, He d. R. of Newbliss

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41. Malcolm Hamilton becomes Lord of Manor of Castletown Monea

    Monea · townland · Fermanagh · 1615–1629

    Malcolm Hamilton purchased the Manor of Castletown Monea in Devenish parish in 1615 and lived in Monea Castle. He later became Archbishop of Cashel and died of fever at Camus near Cashel in April 1629.

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    1622. Malcolm Hamilton, appears "Preb., resident in the parish, but on his own land, the Church almost ruined, no [glebehouse] " (R.V.) He was an M.A. and D.D. Was the son of Archibald H., 4th son of Hamilton, of Deserf. He became Lord of the Manor of Castletown Monea, Parish of Devenish, by purchase in 1615, and lived in the Castle of Monea. He was Chanc. of Down 1612-29, became Abp. of Cashel 1623, was allowed to hold this Preb. in eotnmendam May 4, 1623, ano ^ again 17 Dec., 1628 (P.R.) He d. of fever at his house at Camus, near Cashel, April 25, 1629, anc ^ was bur. in his Cathedral, his Mont, is there but inscription is defaced (according to Cotton and Ware). The Fun. E. U. 0. gives the year of his death as 1628. His P. Will was proved on 5 May, 1629. LordBelmore, in U.J.A., 1895, p. 196, gives extracts from his Will, dated 27 Aug., 1627. He left

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42. Pulpit from Londonderry Cathedral installed at Enniskillen

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh · 1923

    A pulpit erected at Enniskillen's new cathedral was said to be the old pulpit of Londonderry Cathedral, from which Rev. George Walker preached during the Siege of Londonderry.

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    The present Church was, according to Lady Dorothy Lowry-Corry, dedicated to St. Anne. Under a Statute of the General Synod in 1923, Enniskillen Parish Church was constituted a Cathedral Ciiurch for the Diocese and as St. (Vlacartan's, Enniskillen, was dedicated as such, by the Primate on December 12, 1923, after alterations fitting it for Cathedral functions, and the erection of a New Organ, &c., and of a Pulpit, said to be the old Pulpit of Londonderry Cathedral from which Rev. George Walker preached during the Siege.

    T.C.D. received 5,274 14s. 1d. compensation at Disestablishment for the loss of the Advowson.

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43. Tablet in Derryvullen to Capt. John Bedell, killed at the Somme

    Derryvullan · townland · Fermanagh · 1916

    Capt. John Bedell of the East Yorkshire Regiment, son of Rev. Lawrence William Rutledge, was killed at the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916. A tablet commemorating him was placed in Derryvullen.

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    1880. Lawrence William Rutledge, inst. Nov. 26 (D.R.), b. 28 Nov., 1855, at Wellington Road, Dublin, son of Rev. John Young R., above, ed. at Portora, T.C.D. B.A. '(Resp.,) 1879, M.A- J887, ord. D. 1879, P. 1880, Down, C. Ballymena 1879-80, res. Derryvullen 12 Aug., 1887, C. S. Barnabas, Surrey, 1888-90, C. S. Paul, Truro, 1890-2, C. Farncombe, Winchester, 1893-7, R. Cloncha 1897-9, R. Tamlaghtard 1899-1909, R. Clonleigh (Derry) 1909-14, retired on superannuation, m. June 16,1881, Alicia Maud, dau. of W. D. Latimer, C.E., of Bengal, and had issue (1) Capt. John Bedell, East Yorkshire Regt., killed in the Great War at the Battle of the Somme, July 1, 1916 (Tablet in Derryvullen) ; (2) George Scott, Major, Roy. Mar. Artillery ; (3) Laurence Hugh Nesbitt, Captain 1/8 Gurka Rifles, d. Jan. 10, 1921, on Active Service N.W.F., India, result of motor accident ; and 2 daus. Mary Aileen and Ruth. Is now residing at Doddington, Oxon.

    1887. Charles James Ferguson, inst. Nov. 14 '(D.R.), T.C.D. B.A. 1871, Div. Test- (2) 1872, M.A. 1874, B.D. and D.D. 1891, ord. D. 1870, Down, P. 1873 (Cork), C. Clontibret 1870-2, C. St. Luke's, Cork, 1872-6, R. Rockcorry 1876-87, res. Derryvullen 1891 R. Clondalkin 1891-1903, Chapl. at Strassbourg 1903-4, at Dusseldorf 1904-6, V. Milkley, Ripon, 1906, son of Wm. Dwyer F., LL.D., Registrar of the Appeal Court, Dublin, m. June 24, 1880, Adelaide Louisa, dau. of Col. Robert Aldworth, of Douglas Villa, Cheltenham, J.P., and has issue, including Rev. Wm. Aldworth, b. 1881, Sch. B.A., Brasenose Coll., Oxon. ; (2) Francis Augustus, R.E. b. 1883 ; Charles St. Leger ; and 2 daus. (See Cole's Cork, p. 313). He d. in 1921.

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44. Unearthed skulls at Moylehid church site

    Moylehid · townland · Fermanagh

    Canon Pratt located a vanished church in Boho parish, Temple Mullen, on the site of William and Edward Howe's houses in Moylehid. Digging a stable foundation there unearthed several human skulls.

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    bad vanished. There is no doubt, it waa situated on site of Wm. and Edward Howe's houses and garden. When the former was digging the foundation for a stable, he unearthed several skulls ; and Edward (since dead) told me 23 years ago, that when he was a lad, there was a stone in the garden with an inscription which no one could read. Here, no doubt, was the site of Temple Mullen [Muilenn] or the "Church of the Mill." The site of the old Church of Boho in Toneel N. was the site of a Pagan amphitheatre and contains the " Boho Cross "-the shaft now alone remaining." See also Appendix IV.

    Lady Dorothy Lowry-Corrv says that Canon Praob's letber contains some slight errors "The other Church in Boho Parish was the Chapel, named Templemullen or 'Church of the Mill, which is mentioned, both in the Survey of 1603 and in the InquisitioJa of 1609. Canon Pratt has been che firsc co identify its site with one which undoubtedly existed in the townland of Moylehid, which townland formerly belonged to the Abbey of Lisgoole, with which also the Chapel at Templemollen had some connection. (See under Cleenish.)

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45. Ancient graveyard site at Cappy townland

    Cappy · townland · Fermanagh · 1609

    The townland of Cappy contains the traditional site of an ancient graveyard, which corresponds to the site of the Church of Mamre as marked on the Baronial Maps of 1609-10. The O'Corrans were the herenaghs of this church, which may be identical with the Church of the Mill or Farnamullan.

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    Annals of Ulster bhe Mediaeval Church, dedicated to St. Sinell, was founded in 1100 A.D. Some oi the sbones of ohis Charch still remain in the ancidnu graveyard on the island. Possibly this Church may have been restored for use by the Protestants before the present Churoh was built at Belnaleck on the mainland As to Cornelius O'Cororan, of Feavranan Muillyn, priest pardoned, 1591.' Ferranan Muillyn is not Derryvullen, but is the Chapel of JSase of Fearann an Mhuilinn (i.e., of tha land of the Mill), which musb have existed in or near the townland of Farnamullan, in the Parish of Cleenish, and Barony of Tirkennedy, and which, I tliink, was identical with Templemullin or the ' Church of the Mill,' situated in tho same parish and Barony (See Survey of 1603 And Inquisition of 1609) and of which according to the Inquisition the O'Cjrcrans were the hdfenaghs. Tha Chapel of Farnamullan is mentioned in M.S., T. 26, T.C.D. and so probably existed in the 14th aentury. Farnamullan townland is still bordered on the west by a mill stream, on the opposite bank of which is the townland of Gappy, which contaias the traditional site of an ancient graveyard, which would agree with the site of the Church of JMamre as marked on the Baronial Maps of 1609-10. Since 1856 ohe town land of Cappy has boon in Derryvullan Parish and was previously one of bhe Dorrybrusk Church lands, although part of the adjoining townland of Whinnigan Glebe was then in Cleenish. Prior to 1856 the parochial boundaries just here had a most artificial appe trance, and so may, perhaps, ha/e been different in Pre- Reformation days. If Cappy was ever in Cleenish parish, it would seem probable that the Church of JEclamre is identical with bhe Church of the Mill or of Farnamullan, especially as I have so far failed to traca any tradition of either church-site or graveyard in Farnamullan townland itself.".

    There is in existence a Petition from the Parishioners of Cleenish to bhe Primabe with no date, but evidently early in bhe 19th century, in which they wish bhat cerbain large emoluments should nob go to bhe Rector ' bub bo bhe ill-requited Curate whose labours for 20 years amongst bhem have been successful.'

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46. Bishop Roger Maguire suspends churches and obstructs clergy in Clones

    Clones · town · Monaghan · 1454

    In 1454, Tyrnacus M'Nagany, Rural Dean of Clones and Perpetual Vicar, appealed to the Primate against Bishop Roger Maguire of Clogher, who had suspended his churches from divine services and sepulture and instructed parishioners not to acknowledge him. The bishop also reassigned a vicarage and refused support to a canon of Clogher.

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    " Aug. 7, 1454 Appeal to the Primate against Roger, Bp. of Clogher, by Tyrnacus M'Nagany [Rural] Dean of Clonosse alias de Clancha, and Perp. Vic. of Clonosse and of the Plebs of Cla.ngellyd, Clogher Diocese, stating that having been for some time in possession of same, said Bp. suspended his Church from Divine Services* and even sepulture; admonished all Vicars in his deanery not to pay him procurations, and .had also charged his parishioners of Clonesse and Clangellyd not to acknowledge him ; further, he had bestowed the V. of Plebs do Lochta which Tyrnacus had held in union with the above on one Adam Olowan . . . also on account of hatred the said Bp. had refused support of Philip Ossigi, Canon of Cloghor and Perp. Vic., of Dompnaghmayn friend of the appellant, against his parishioners, and had even, at the instance of Thomas O'Lergussa passed censures on him."

    " May 12, 1484 Primate Octavian, as Gustos of the Diocese, sede vacante to Philip Maguire. Roger, late Bp. of Cloghor, deprived said Philip of his Archdeaconry of Clogher without due form. Primate restores, confirms and collates him, and issues Mandate to John Maguire and Thomas Maguire, Canons of Clogher to induct, etc."

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47. Castle Leslie built at Donagh (Glaslough)

    Glaslough · town · Monaghan · 1661–1671

    Bishop John Leslie purchased an estate at Donagh and built Castle Leslie, now known as Glaslough. He died there on 8th September 1671, aged 100, and was buried in the parish church where a Latin monument was erected.

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    Dr. Leslie received a yearly income of 120 from the Commonwealth in 1654 * ater increased to 160 and at the Restoration was allowed to hold also the Deanery of Raphoe, 1660-1, and was translated to Clogher, 1661 over which diocese he sat for 10 years. He got a grant of 2,000 from Parliament for expenses incurred during the wars, and also an estate ; and he purchased an Estate at Donagh, where he built Castle Leslie, now known as Glaslough. Here he d. on 8th Sep. 1671, aged 100, and Was bur. in the Parish Church, where is a monument to him with an inscription in Latin given in Shirley's Monaghan, p. 74. He m. at the age of 67, on 6th June, 1638, Katherine, dau. of Alexander Cojnyngham, Dean of Raphoe, who was then in her i8th year, and had several children, including Rev. John, b. 1645, who became Dean of Dromore and d. s.p. ; Rev. Charles, the celebrated Non juror and writer, whose eldest son, Robert, was ancestor of the Glaslough Leslies. (See Baronetages). His wife d. 28th Jan., I 6Q3/4 in her 73rd year. Two of his writings only are extant one a Metrical Mnemonic Summary of Biblical Writings, the other entitled An Epithrene ; or Voice of Weeping bewailing the want of Weeping ; A Meditation. (See Life, as above, D.N.B., Wills' Lives f Illustrious Irishmen iv., 192, &c.)

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48. Coddington bequest to Magheross widows

    Magheross · townland · Monaghan · 1767

    William Coddington, Vicar of Dromore 1741-50, directed in his will that his son pay 10s. to each registered widow of Magheross parish, with one widow excepted. This was a small charitable provision for widows in the parish.

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    1750. William Coddington, coll. June 6 (DM.) He was son of Dixie C., Co. Dub., b. at Holmpatrick, ed. by Mr. Scott, Dublin, ent. T.O.D. June 24, 1715, aged 17, B.A. 1719, M.A. 1722, ord. D. 9 June, 1723, P. , 0. Clogher 1726, V. DrumsnaU and B. Kilmore 1729-41, B. & V. Dromore 1741-50, m. (1) Eliza, dau of Henry Bellingham, of Castlebellingham ; m. (2), Mary . He d. in 1767 and in his P. Will, made 25 Aug., 1767, proved, 13 Oct., 1767, he desired to be bur. beside his late wife Mary, and mentions 'his issue living, viz., William (father of Bev. William B., Olonoe, see Armagh C1#rgy, p. 198) and Elizabeth, to whom he left 5s. He left the residue of his estate to his son, charging him to pay 10s. " to each registered widow of Magheross, Sarah Evans, otherwise Beily, only excepted."

    1767 or 1768. John Campbell "held the V. 27 yearss and vacated it by death 4 Feb., 1795 " (DM.) He was apparently J. C., son of James C., Ludimagister [schoolmater], b. in Connaught, ed.by his father, ent. T.C.D. June 21, 1739, aged 14, Sch. 1741, B.A. 1743, was probably C. of .Drumachose in 1755, when he m. (M.L. Dec. 2, 1755) Alicia, 2nd dau. of Bobert Mason, of Masonbrook, Co. Galway, as he is then described as of "Newoownlimavady." Mrs. Campbell's mother was Sarah, dau. of George Monck, of Dublin, by ohe Hon. Mary Molesworth, dau. of Bobert, 1st Visct. Molesworth. He was B. Muckno 1761-3, Preb. Tyholland 1763-7, Preb. DeVenish 1767-8. He had issue including (1) BsV. Bobert, b. in Co. Ferm., ed. by Mr. Murray, ent. T.C.D. Mar. 1, 1779, aged 17, B.A. 1783 (see Curates) ; (2) John, b. in Co. Ferm., ed. by Mr. Murray, enb. T.O.D. Mar. 1, 1779, aged 16, B.A. 1783; B.L. 1786 ; m. 1793, Sophia, dau. of Adam Noble, of Longfield, Co. Mon., High Sheriff, Co. Mon., 1768, by Anne, dau. of John Johnston, of Boxborough, Co. Arm., she d. April or May, 1795; he was living in 1821 ; (3) Thos. Monck d. 20 Mar., 1813, aged 38. According to the inscription on his tombstone in the old Church at Carrickmacross, he d. 3 Feb., 1795, aged 68, and his wife Alicia d. 27 Jan., 1811, aged 79, and their 3rd dau., Mary Eliz. d. Oct. 1, 1817, aged 64. He had also daus. Bose Araminta and Catherine. His P. Will was proved in 1795.

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49. Enniskillen parish registers destroyed in Record Office fire

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh

    Enniskillen's parish registers, containing baptism and burial records from 1666 to 1871 and marriage records from 1666 to 1847, were held in the Record Office when it was destroyed, resulting in the loss of all these records.

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    The Parish Registers containing Records of Baptisms and Burials 1666-1871 and Marriages 1666-1847 were in the Record Office when it was destroyed. These included Vestry Minutes of 17th and 18th centuries. They were all lost, but it was fortunate that the late Earl of Belmore and Mr .Dundas had copied and printed many extracts from them. Vestry Books from 1774 are in possession of the Incumbent, as also Marriage Registers from 1847, the complete Registers since 1871, Act of Consecration of Church, 7 June, 1842, and Deed of New Cemetery 22 May, 1882. For Communion Plate see EnniskiHen, Parish and Town.

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50. James Christie attainted at Monaghan, 1689

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1689

    James Christie, curate of Aughnamullen and other Monaghan parishes, was attainted by King James and his Parliament in 1689, being then described as 'of Monaghan.' He served multiple parishes across the diocese in the 1680s and 1690s.

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    1893. -James Christy (or Christie) appears V. (V.B.) He was C. Muokno, 1674, c. Tullycorbet 1679-93 C. Aughnamullen 1680 to 1682, C. Monaghan 1681 to 1693,0. Tyholland 1693, 0. Clones 1694. In those days when there were no railways, bicycles or motors, he must have been an expert horseman if he earned an " honest living." He was attainted by King James and his Parliament in 1689 and was then "of Monaghan."

    1696. William Pockridge appears (V.B.), vacated in 1702. He held also from 1696-8 the K. & V. Templecarne and from 1 696-1702 the B. & V. Killany. William Pockridge or Pockrich, was son of Edward P., of Kilmore, Co. Mon., and was b. at Kilmore, ed. at Enniskillen by Mr. Dunbar,, ent. T.C.D. April 30, 1686, aged 18, B. A. 1691, M.A. (not inT.O.D. Reg., but in V. B. Clagher), He d. intest. 1702, admon. granted 11 April and 25 May. He had 2 sons by his wife Maryi, viz. : (1) Richard ; (2) Tenison, of Thomastown, Co. Louth, and of Carrickmaeross, who m. 1732, Mary, sister of James and Fred Eccles, Dub. He had also a dau. Maria. His wid. m. (2) (M.L. 17 Ap.,1703) Peter Fitch, of Ballymackney, Co. Mon. W. P. was a bro. of Richard P., of Aghnamallogh, Co. Mon., High Sheriff, 1694, M.P. Monaghan Borough 1713-15, Capt. Monag. han Militia, and also bro. of Michael P., of Cloghernagh, Co. Mon. Abp. King had not a very good opinion of him, as appears from a letter of his to St. George Ashe, Bp. of Clogher " I understand Mr. Pockridge is dead, so the diocese is eased of that load." (See A Great Archbishop of Dublin by Sir C. S. King, Bb., p. 102 note)

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51. Montgomery murdered at Carrickmacross, 1642

    Carrickmacross · town · Monaghan · 1642

    James Montgomery, Vicar of Donaghmoine since 1631/2, was murdered at Carrickmacross by rebels in 1642. His wife Dennis provided a deposition regarding the rebellion and her monetary losses.

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    1631/2. James Montgomery, adm. 25 Feb. (F.F.) R.V. 1633/4 has however " coll. 24 April, 1632, per resig. last incumbent, inducted 20 June, 1632." He was murdered at Carrickmacross by the rebels in 1642 See Deposition of his wife Dennis, who said her monetary losses in the rebellion amounted to 703. (Dep. of 1641, T.O.D.)

    1847. Edward Usher (or Ussher) appears, and is residing at Carlingford this year (Garte Papers xxi., 346-8). Edward Ussher ent. T.C.D. on Mar. 18, 1637/8, aged 15. onMar. 3 last, ed. by Mr. Dunbar, at S. Patrick's Soh., Dub., was eldest son of Robert U., Bishop of Kildare, and b. at Balsoon, Co. Meath.

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52. Boho's 1603 church and tribal lands

    near Boho · parish · Fermanagh · 1603

    In 1603, the parish church of Boho, with its four quarters of land, was possessed by the Munter Dylan and Clan Magarraghan tribes. Boho was historically known as the Botha of Muintir Fialain.

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    Boho was known in the A.F.M. as the Botha (or tents) of Muintlt Fialain the tribe that inhabited it. In 1603 "the Parish Church of Boho, whereunto belongeth 4 quarters of land, it is possessed by Munter Dylan and Clan Magarraghan, aa Cor bea " (Ult.Inq., July &). The Parish Registers 1840-76 were destroyed in the P.R.O., but there is in Parochial custody a Register from Aug., 1824, to March, 1847, and a copy of the Registers that were destroyed, and a Vestry Minute Book from 1870.

    Canon Pratt writes : The doorway of the present Church in Boho is the only part of the old Church existing. It formed the doorway of the Pre-Reformation Church in Toneel N6rth now R.C. graveyard. The first R.C. Chapel at Boho, according to Rev. J. E. McKenna, was built about the middle of the 18th Century near the site of the old Church, and to N. of present Chapel (in Tonell N.). But there was another Church in Boho Parish which I was able to locate for Lady Dorothy Lowry-Oorry (see her Paper in Jour R.8.A.I., on the Ancient Churchei of Fermanagh.) It was mentioned in a 16th Century document aa situated In Moyleid, but every trace of it

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53. Brinkley's collation to Clones annulled

    Clones · town · Monaghan · 1810

    John Brinkley was collated to the rectory of Clones on 20 October 1810, but his collation was annulled on a Quare Impedit because the Crown, not the Bishop, had the right to present.

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    1808. John Brinkley, coll. and insta. Oct. 7 (D.R.). Was son of John Toler B. of Woodbridge, Suffolk. Ed. at Caius Coll., Cambridge, became Senior Wrangler, M.A. 1791, T.C.D. (ad eundem Camb.), M.A. 1792, D.D. 1806, appointed Prot. of Astronomy 1790, Astron. Royal for Ireland, created much stir in the scientific World by his discoveries, F.R.S. 1803, Copley Medal Royal Soc. 1824, Pres. R.I. A. 1822-6, Pres. R. Astron. Soc. 1830-3. Was V; Laracor (Meath) 1808-9, R. Derrybrusk 1806-9, Preb. of Kilgoghlin (Elphin) 1806-26. Was coll. to R. Clones 20 Oct., 1810, but on a Quare Impedit his collation was annulledthe Crown, not the Bishop having the right to present. Cons. Bishop of Cloyne in T.C.D. Chapel, Oct . 3, 1826, by the Abp. of Cashel, assisted by the Bps. of Meath and Kildare; m. Esther, dau. of Matthew Welsh, and had 2 sons (l) Rev. John, Who Was his Curate in Clontibret q.v. ; (2) Matthew,b. in Dublin, 1794, T.C.D. B.A. 1816, M.A. 1832, Lay Vic-Choral of Cloyne. He had also a dau. Sarah, m. Robert J. Graves, M.D. He d. in Dublin Sep. 14, 1835, a ed 7 2 an< * Was bur. in the vaults of T.C.D. Chapel. Cotton (Vol. I.) gives an inscription on a monument to him in Cloyne Cathedral, Which understates his age by 8 years. There is also a Mont, to him in T.C.D. He pub. :

    Elements of Astronomy, 1808, and Papers in Trans. andProc. R.I. A. (See D.N.B., Brady's Records of Cork, &c.)

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54. Caldwell's injunction to care for the poor of Templecarne parish

    Rossbeg · townland · Fermanagh · 1717–1742

    Sir John Caldwell, in his will dated 1742, advised his son James to fulfil his great-grandfather's will, especially regarding care for the poor of that end of the parish and maintaining the chapel at Rossbeg. The chapel had been begun by Francis Blennerhassett before the 1641 war and completed by the Caldwells as a private chapel.

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    Sir John Caldwell, grandson and heir of the aforesaid Sir James, gave the following injunction in his Will, dated 1742, to his son Jemmy (James) Caldwell : " I advise you to read your great-grandfather's will, and if you have a mind to be happy, fulfil every article of it, especially to the poor of this end of the parish and keeping the Chapel in order according to the tenor of the will, which to my great sorrow I have neglected."

    It is probable that it was Francis Blennerhassett's failure to finish the Church at Rossbeg, which prevented it becoming the Parish Church of Templecarne, and it was eventually completed as a private chapel by the Caldwells, and is referred to in the 1744 Hearth Money Returns.

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55. Clergyman's journal reveals gentry drinking customs

    Inishmacsaint · townland · Fermanagh · 1765–1797

    John Nixon, rector of Inishmacsaint from 1765, kept a journal preserved among the Ely manuscripts and published by the Earl of Belmore in 1894. The journal provides insight into the social habits and drinking customs of the gentry and clergy of the era.

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    1765. John Nixon, inst. 27 Mar. (SM.) ; ord P. (Ferns) at Donnybrook, 8 June, 1748. He was probably m. 3 times . His 1st wife, Julia, is mentioned in a Journal of his among the Ely Mss., extracts from which were published by the late JEarl of Belmore in U.J.A., 1894, pp. 578. It tells us something of the social habits and drinking customs of the gentry and clergy of that day. He m. 2ndly Mary Anne Nuttall, of St. Peter's Parish, Dublin (M.L. April 22,1779). She was wid. of George Nuttall, of Sherwood Park, Co. Carlow, and dau. of Ephraim Carroll, of Rockfiold, Co. Wicklow, M.P. for Bannow, by Barbara, sister of Sir John Tottenham, Bart., aunt of the 1st Marquess of Ely, and dau. of Charles Tottenham, of Tottenham Green, M.P. (Vide Jour. Kild. Arch Soc. viii., 183). He m. (3) Mary Anne Gregory, of the same parish (M.L. April 20, 1787). He d. in Jan., 1797 (DM.) " supposed to die 20 Jan., 1797 " (DM. Ferns) and his P. Will was proved in 1800 ; his vid. Mary Anne received 99 from his successor on account of glebe improvements in the King's Bench in 1 808 . J. Nixon was Preb. Coulsfcaff e (Ferns) 1784-97, and was of the family of Nixon, of Browns barn, Co. Kilkenny.

    1797. Thomas Brooke Clarke, pres. by the Earl of Ely, inst. July 1 (DM.) ; son of Nathaniel C., Merchant, b. in Dublin, ed. by Mr. Kerr, ent. T.C.D. July 9, 1773, aged 16, B.A. 1779, M.A. 1787, also D.D. 1805 [? of Lambeth] m. Helen Johnson, of St. Paul's parish, Dublin (M.L. Mar. 1 , 1787) ; res. in 1824. (DM.)

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56. Clinton resigned Aghavea for Mauritius missionary work

    Aghavea · townland · Fermanagh · 1893–1901

    Thomas William Clinton, rector of Aghavea from 1893, resigned on 31 July 1901 to undertake missionary work in Mauritius. He later became Archdeacon of Mauritius before returning to Ireland as rector of Donaghpatrick, County Meath.

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    18B4. Thomas William Clinton, inst. Dec. 20 (D.R.) Son of Thomas C.; T.C.D. B.A. 1888, M.A. 1894, Div. Test. 1890, ord. D. 1889 (Kilm.), P. 1890 (Arm.), C. Mucknp 1889-93, B. Augher 1893-4, res. Aghavea 31 July, 1901, for missionary work in Mauri- 'tiue, Chapl. of Moka and Quartre Bornas and Prin. Theol Coll., Maur, 1901-7, Dom. Chapl. to Bp. of Mauritius 1901-4, Archd. of Mauritius 1907-12, C.-in- charge Donagh- Patrick, Meath 1912-17, B. do. 1917, m. (1) Eliza Lane, dau. of Bobert Bailie, of Shortstone, Co. Louthy she d. in Jan. 31, 1924 ; m. (2) June 22, 1925, Violet, dau. of Bobert Cornwall, of Rutland Square, Dublin, and sister of Bev. Canon Lewis-Crosby, B,D. Archdeacon Clinton d. at Donaghpatrick March 18, 1926.

    1901. Morris Richard Davies, inst. Sep. 30 (D.R.), ed. at St. Aidan's Coll., ord. D< 1885 (Down), P. 1890 (Kilmore), 0. Templecarne 1885-91, B. Templecarne 1891-5, B. Lack 1895-1901, d. s.p. suddenly 30 Jan., 1919, bur. in Aghavea.

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57. Clogher Cathedral and Abbey Church in ruins, 1622

    Clogher · townland · Monaghan · 1622

    In 1622 the Royal Visitation found the walls of the Abbey Church standing but unable to bear a roof, and the Cathedral Church described as altogether ruinous.

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    In 1622 "the walls of the Abbey Church stands, but which will beare noe roofe. 5 ' "Cathedral Church altogether ruinous " (R.V.) In 1742 John Copping, Vicar (the Dean) was "ordered to call a Vestry to fence the Burial place, about the Chappel and to repair the Chappel " (Sep. 1742, D.R., Arm.)

    In 1740 the "Chapel of Ease of St. John" was built at the expense of Margetson Armar, of Blessington, on his estate of the Manor of Blessington, in this parish, and he enclosed a Churchyard attached to it containing 1 rood, 27 perches, Plant measure length 162 feet E. and W. and 180 feet N. & S. j consecrated 28 Aug., 1740 (DM.) This is the present Churoh of FIvemlletown.

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58. Maguire inauguration tree at Lisnaskea

    near Lisnaskea · town · Fermanagh

    Lisnaskea takes its name from the celebrated Sceath-gabhra tree, under which the chiefs of the Maguire dynasty were traditionally inaugurated. This Gaelic inauguration custom ties the town directly to the Maguire lordship of Fermanagh.

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    Lisnaskea^" the fort of the hawthorn tree or bush," so called from the celebrated tree called Sceath-gabhra, under which the Chief of the Maguires used to be inaugurated. A Chapel of Ease was built here about 1814, at the cost of 319 4s. 7d. (Rep. of 1826).

    In 1829 500 was expended on the erection of a Glebe House. The Parish remained a District Curacy in Aghalurcher until 3 Dec., 1863, when it was created a Perpetual Curacy (D.R.) The Church was rebuilt c, 1852-65 by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners at a cost of 2,699 (Rep. of 1865). A Tablet in Lisnaskea Church states that Rev. John Flanagan procured its rebuilding. A New Parochial Hall was built in 1912 at a total cost of 1,100 of which Miss Selina Stewart contributed 750 and her sister, Emily, 100. The Parish Registers from 1804 are in Parochial Custody. Vestry Books date from 1870.

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59. Manor of Heygate and the naming of Cookstown

    near Cookstown · town · Tyrone · 1629–1641

    James Heygate's 1,000 acres at Mount Calvert, confirmed in 1629, became the Manor of Heygate. The manor later passed to Dr. Alan Cooke, who gave his name to Cookstown.

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    1609. James Heygate (called also Huggatt and Hagate and Highgate) pres. by the Crown, July 3 (L.M. v., 102) to this Archdry and V. Calbeys [Killybegs] in Raphoe dio. R.V. 1633/4 states that he was appd. Domestic Chaplain to Duke of Lennox 22 Feb., 1605/6. He was insta.' July 19 (R.V.) He was a native of Glasgow and an M.A. Glasgow University, was R. Tedavnet 1612-36, and R. Derryvullen 1612-38. He got a grant for a glebe in Derryvullen Feb. 29, 1631/2 (F.F. and Morrin iii., 59 2 )- He was cons. Bishop of Kilfenora in St. Patrick's, Dublin, May 9, 1630, by the Abp. of Dublin, assisted by the Bps of Ferns and Clonfert, and was allowed to hold in commendam this Archdry, the R. Derryvullen and R. Clones to which he had been inducted in 1613 (C. S.P.I. 1625, p. 625.) In the R.V. 1622, he is said to be " a reverend and grave preacher " and was then resident in Clones. The Bp. d. April 30, 1638 and was bur. in Clones. He had a son John, his heir, who was R. Drummully (and m. Jane Perkins, who survived him at his death 31 May, 1640) and a son, James, who d. 20 July, 1639, leaving a dau. Thomasin, 5 years old and a widow Thomasin, who subsequently m. Charles Manyng (Inq. Ult. Ferm. } 52 and 54, Chas I.) The Bishop's P. Will, made 26 May, 1625, left his 2nd dau. Elizabeth 100 to be paid out of his goods in England and Ireland ; his 3rd dau. May 80, his 4th dau. Agnes 80, his 5th dau, Ursula 60, his 6th dau Ann 60 ; his wife, Ann alias Blake was appointed sole Exor. The Bp had received Letters of Denization, 20 May, 1617, and 1,000 acres, known as Mt. Calvert, were confirmed to him Aug. 26, 1629 > tm " s became the Manor of Heygate, \vhich subsequently passed to Dr. Alan Cooke, Bishop Bedell's Chancellor and Vic-General [who gave the name to Cookstown] who had m. a dau. of the Bp. [she d. May 31, 1643] and d. seized of the Manor Dec. 31, 1641. They had a son Edward.

    1638. .Thomas Fairfax pres. by Crown, June 8 [-P.lv!.] inst. June 13, insta. July I [F.F.] . He was also R. Clones ; was Treas. Dromore 1635-8. He d. at Clones March 16, 1641, and was bur. in St. Michan's, Dublin ; his 3 sons predeceased him (see Archdall's Lodge ii., 86 and Fun. Entries U.O.) There was a record of the intestacy of " Thos. Fairfax, Clownish, Clk," among the Dublin Administrations of 1657.

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60. Nicholas Browne, Irish-language ministry at Kilskeery, c.1704-10

    near Kilskeery · parish · Tyrone · 1704–1710

    Nicholas Browne, collated to Kilskeery and Magheracross in 1704, was an Irish scholar who taught the Irish Bible and used the Prayer Book in Irish at services with remarkable success. He translated part of Thomas à Kempis's Imitation of Christ into Irish.

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    1704. Nicholas Browne, coll. Nov. 9, to Kilskeery and Magheracross (F.F.) He Was son of John B., "generosus," by Edith, dan. of Rev. James Slacke, b. in Co. Perm., ed. by Mr. Dunbar at Enniskillen, ent. T.C.D. July 4, 1678, aged 17, Sch. 1680, B.A. 1682, M.A. ^685, Pieb. Findonagh 1696-1704, Preb. Kilskeery 1704-10, R. Dromore and Rossory 1704-10.. He Was an Irish scholar and interested himself in teaching the Irish Bible and used the Prayer Boole in Irish at services, and Was remarkably successful. He translated the fiist part of Thomas a Kempis's, Imitation of Christ into Iiish. It Was of him a R.C. priest once said " his Church had. stolen the piayers of the Church of Rome," when one of his hearers answered "If that is so they have stolen the best, as thieves generally do." (See John Richardson's Short Attempts to Convert the Papists. Also I.E. Gaz., Dec. 1868.) He had a son Rev. Nicholas b. at Rossgarn, Co. Perm., ed. by Mr. Clarke, at Wakefield, England, ent. T.C.D. May 7, 1716, aged 16, B.A. 1720, M.A. 1729, m. Eliz. Donlevy, of Donnybrook, 1731, V. Timolin (Leighlin) and d. 1733/4.

    1710. Arthur St. George, coll. June 2, to Kilskeery and Magheracross (F.F.) ; res. in 1716, see Chancellors.

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