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Church of Ballyowen identified as Ballyea near Fedamore
Ballyea · townland · Limerick
The church of Ballyowen, listed under the prior, underwent many name changes: Ballione in 1615, Ballyee in Peyton's survey, and now Ballyea near Fedamore. The site of the old church was at Kilcaskin.
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(The church of Ballyowen belongs to the same prior.) Ballyowen is a place name that underwent many changes. In list of 1615 it is written Ballione, and is evidently the same as Ballyee of Peyton, which is now written as Bally ea near Fedamore, and the site of the old church must have been at Kilcaskin.
Ecclesia de Crewcowrtha Communitas ecclesia Cathedralis . Lymericensis .
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 197
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Cistercian monastery of Nenay (Maighe)
Manister · townland · Antrim
The monastery of Nenay, or Maighe, of Cistercian monks of St. Bernard was located in the deanery of Adare, with a chapel of Moirgrean on the west of the river Maighe belonging to it.
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Monastery of Nenay, or Maighe, of Monks Cistercians of St. Bernard.
Chapel of Moirgrean, on the west of the river Maighe.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 361
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Fitzgibbons of Mahoonagh flourishing in the locality
Mahoonagh · parish · Limerick
Gilbert or Gibbon, as he was called by the Irish, was the ancestor of the Fitzgibbons of Mahoonagh. The name was still flourishing in that locality at the time of writing.
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two houses that had hitherto been enemies. This union was blessed with two sons, Maurice and Gilbert or Gibbon, as he was called by the Irish, from whom was descended the Fitzgibbons of Mahoonagh, a name still flourishing in that locality.
Maurice was knighted by Edward III in Scotland for his achievements against the Scots in 1333. He died in 1357, and was buried in Kilmallock. He is set down as the first White Knight, and the genealogy of the family is traced down to the last and shameless bearer of that title, who sold his kith and kin for £1,000 to the enemy. This pedigree, though plausible, cannot stand the test of contemporary history, which unfolds another and more reliable account of the origin of the family.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 171
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Franciscan monastery at Kilshane near Ballingarry
Kilshane · townland · Limerick
Fitzgerald of Cleanglass is said to have founded a monastery for Conventual Franciscans at Kilshane near Ballingarry. Gerot Baluff held the patronage with a water mill in Ballingarry when he joined the rebellion in 1584. Part of the church and tower stood in 1840 but the ruins are now levelled.
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in Ballingarry and a part of Kilnemona in Clonkath ” when he j oined the rebellion in 1584. A part of the church and tower was standing in 1840, but the ruins are now levelled to the ground.
The Knights Templars.
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Henry II appoints governors in Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1172
After O'Brien's submission at Cashel, Henry II reportedly appointed his own governors and officers in the cities of Limerick and Cork, establishing direct English administrative control.
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At Cashel Henry was met by O’Brien, who sued for peace, which was willingly granted. He also became tributary to the king, and swore fealty which he promised faithfully to observe. It is said Henry then appointed his own governors and officers in the cities of Limerick and Cork. The leading kings and chiefs, excepting those of Ulster, not long afterwards made a kind of submission to the English monarch.
The clergy in consequence of the action of their temporal lords were bound to follow suit, and met the king at Cashel, where a synod was held. After six months’ stay in the country, Henry returned to England, leaving behind a host of greedy adventurers, who at once set about aggrandizing themselves at the expense of the natives, instead of settling down quietly in the enjoyment of their already acquired estates.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 76
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Holy well dedicated to St. Patrick near Castletown Conyers
Castletown · townland · Limerick
Near Castletown Conyers there is a well sacred to St. Patrick's name, preserving the tradition of the saint's passage through the area.
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memories of the people. Turning to the east, there is a small enclosure in the southern slope of the hill running between Knockaderry and Ballingarry, near Cloncagh church, where it is said he rested for a night. Near Castletown Conyers and in Howardstown, near Bruree, there are wells sacred to his name. In the townland of Ardpatrick his name is wedded to the nomenclature of the county. Scarcely any of these names are to be ound in the Tripartite Life of the Saint, but some of them are substitutes for the old names mentioned therein.
We now take the Tripartite as our guide over the same region. When St. Patrick entered the territory of Hy Fidhgente, he was welcomed by the ruling chieftain, Lonan, and entertained at a banquet on the hill of Knockea, ‘ over against Carn Feradhaigh on the south.’ While the feast was preparing a band of strollers came to the Saint, and asked him for some food. He immediately sent them to Lonan and Deacon Mantan, who were looking after the preparation of the repast. Patrick feared, if they were refused, they might spread unfavourable reports among the people concerning him, which might interfere with the success of his mission. Lonan and Mantan refused to supply the suppliants with food.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 28
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Killonahan church and its prebendal vicar
Killonahan · townland · Limerick
The church of Killonahan belonged to a prebend and had a vicar. Old churches in the townlands of Corrabul, Killasragh, and Ballybronoge have disappeared, while Garranroe's church site is marked only by a burial-ground.
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(The church of Killonahan belongs to a prebend, and hath a vicar.) In the townlands of Corrabul, Killasragh, and Ballybronoge there were old churches which have disappeared. There was also one in ■Garranroe ; the site is marked by a burial-ground.
Ecclesia de Killynatan vendicabatur per Prebendarium de Kylbekan sed fuit in manu episcopi et non solvit Procurationes .
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 207
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Kilmallock church belongs to St. Mary's Cathedral
Kilmallock · townland · Limerick
The church of Kilmallock was assigned to St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, for the maintenance of twelve vicars. The rectorship of SS. Peter and Paul's parish (Kilmallock) belonged to the cathedral chapter.
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1 This should evidently run as follows. The church of Kilmallock belongs to St. Mary's Cathedral for the maintenance of twelve vicars. As we shall see later on, the rectorship of SS. Peter and Paul's parish, which is Kilmallock, belonged to the chapter of the cathedral.
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Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 155
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Kilmallock collegiate church dedicated to Peter and Paul
Kilmallock · townland · Limerick
The collegiate and parish church of Kilmallock was dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul on the 29th of June. Its rectory belonged to the college of vicars of Limerick, and its vicariate to the college of Kilmallock.
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The collegiate and parish church of Killmallock, dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, 29th day of June, whose rectory belongs to the college of vicars of Limerick, and the vicariate to the college of Kilmallock, . . . . ..180
The parish church of Eflin is a prebend, and dedicated to the B.V. Mary, . . . . . . . . . . 22 o
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 359
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Kilmallock Dominican Priory ruins on the Loobagh
Kilmallock · townland · Limerick
The ruins of the Dominican Priory sit on the right bank of the Loobagh, north of Kilmallock. The church was divided into chancel, nave, and transepts with a lofty tower at the crossing; the chancel has a five-light east window and six lancet windows in the south wall, plus a canopied tomb in the interior.
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The ruins of this beautiful and extensive Priory are situated on the right bank of the Loobagh, to the north of the town. It was subdivided into a church and
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Kilmurry vicarage and unduly received fruits
Kilmurry · townland · Limerick · 1474
In 1474, John O'Griffa, a priest of Killaloe, bound himself in the name of Dermid Yhynraththy to the Apostolic Chamber for fruits unduly received by Dermid for some years from the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of St. Mary Magdalene, alias Kilmurry, in the Limerick diocese.
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1474. John O’Griffa (Griffin), priest of Killaloe, as principal and private person, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Dermid Yhynraththy, priest of Limerick diocese, for the fruits unduly received by the same Dermid for some years from the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of St. Mary Magdalene, alias Kylmohorog (Kilmurry) in Limerick diocese.
Dermid Machmacona (MacMahon), perpetual vicar the parochial church of Kylkydei (Kilkeedy), Limerick diocese, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the deanship of the Limerick diocese, value 60 marcs, vacant by the resignation of Thomas Yscheanacan alias Yscheolayn at Rome. Thomas Ormayn being an intruder on the same.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 240
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Limerick mayor sworn in on St. Senan's festival
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1359
A Limerick mayor was sworn into office on the festival of St. Senan the Bishop, according to the Arthur MSS. This reflects the influence of St. Senan's cult on the civic customs of medieval Limerick.
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This mayor was sworn in on the festival of St. Senan the Bishop.— A. MSS.
1360 Rd. Milles Owen, jun., A.W.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 368
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Magreny half-tuath attached to Askeaton
Askeaton · townland · Limerick
Magreny is first mentioned in the Black Book and called Treanmoregney in Peyton's Survey. It was a half-tuath corresponding to the parishes of Clonelty and Cloncagh, and was attached to Askeaton.
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Magreny is first mentioned in the Black Book,4 and there is no mention of it in any document until Peyton. In that Survey it is called Treanmoregney, a district corresponding with the parishes of Clonelty and
1 In a document in the Black Book, page 90, Croch is given as a heading to it, and in the body of the same document Maynchro is substituted for Croch. This document is dated 1239.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 11
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Maltravers held manor of Rathkeale in 1367
Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1367
John Maltravers junior was owner of Rathkeale in 1367. The Maltravers held the manor of Rathkeale throughout much of the fourteenth century before it passed to the Earls of Desmond towards the close of the century.
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The subsequent history of this town and surrounding country is little known to the time of the Elizabethan wars, though it remained in the possession of the Kildare family. The same remark applies to the greater part of the county during these eventful years, and may be attributed to the same cause. In this century the Maltravers still held the manor of Rathkeale, as we find John Maltravers, junior, as owner of Rathkeale and Askeaton in the year 1367, but towards the close of the century they passed into the possession of the Earls of Desmond.
The Rocheforts held the manor of Tobbernea, at least as late as the year 1418, as they are mentioned in that year as having the advowson of the church of Effin.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 182
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Newcastle: monastery of Knights Templars
Newcastle · town · Limerick
At Newcastle in the Diocese of Limerick there was a monastery of Knights Templars. This was noted alongside the Cistercian monastery of Feal in the listing of religious houses in the decanate of Ardagh.
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At Newcastle there is a monastery of Knights Templars.
Chapel of Iniscatha, or Scattery Island, at the mouth of the river Shannon, which belongs to the decanate of Rathkeale ; it likewise formerly belonged to the diocese of Limerick in the time of the R. D. D. Cornelius O' Pea, Bishop of Limerick, as appears from his words and writings.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 364
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Peyton's Survey names Toghe Meaghan and Yeaghtragh near Cahermoyle
Cahermoyle · townland · Limerick · 1586
In Peyton's Survey of 1586, the O'Bathan territory is styled Toghe Meaghan, with an added part called Toghe Yeaghtragh or the lower part of the tuath Meaghan, represented by the district running northward as far as Kilcoleman, between Cahermoyle and the mountain.
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In Peyton’s Survey it is styled Toghe Meaghan, and another part added on, called Toghe Yeaghtragh, or the lower part of the tuath Meaghan, and would be represented by the district running northward as far as Kilcoleman, between Cahermoyle and the mountain.
Cleanglass or Cleanghlais .
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 8
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Prior of St. John the Baptist priory, Nenagh, acts as procurator
Nenagh · town · Tipperary · 1479
In 1479 Maurice O'Glesayn, prior of the priory of St. John the Baptist, order of St. Hugo, at Nenagh, acted as procurator for Melero de Burgo in binding himself for the first fruits of the deanship of the diocese, valued at 60 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Holy See.
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1479. Maurice O’Glesayn, prior of the priory of St. John the Baptist, order of St. Hugo, Nenagh, as procurator in the name of Melero de Burgo, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the deanship of the diocese, value 60 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Holy See.
John Offaillayn, cleric of the diocese of Limerick, as. procurator, bound himself in the name of Maurice Offaelan to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the rectorship of the parochial churches of Mathemath (Mahoonagh), value 16 marcs, and Rathkaill (Rathcahill) alias Monachagahy (Monagay), value 24 marcs, vacant, both were united for Maurice.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 242
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Prior's land north of the Bridge of Thomond
Thomond Bridge · street · Limerick
Approximately fifteen acres called the Prior's land, lying north of the Bridge of Thomond, formed part of the former six ploughlands belonging to St. Mary's House. The King granted this land to Edmond Sexton, who held it without paying rent to the mayor and commonalty.
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held by the yearly rent of ten shillings Irish, of the said mayor and commonalty, and now in the tenure and possession of Nicholas Comyn, or David Comyn, of the said city, alderman. Item — Another parcel of land called Farenengowen, alias Smithsland, containing in estimation one ploughland, now in the tenure or possession of David White, of Limerick, alderman, for the yearly rent of twenty shillings Irish, reserved to the said mayor and commonalty. Item — One other parcel ol land, called Clowinmackine, containing by estimation half a ploughland, now in the possession of the said David White for the yearly rent of ten shillings Irish, reserved to the said mayor and commonalty. Item — Four other parcels of land, called Ardnegallagh, alias Knockardnegallagh, Caherdavy, Shanevolly, and Farrencoumarry, which four parcels contain in estimation one ploughland, and are now in the possession of James White, Thomas Comyn and Rorie Omighan, and by them held of the said Corporation by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. Item — One other piece of land, called Ballvgadynan, containing in estimation one ploughland, in ancient time held from the mayor and commonalty by John Blunt, now in the possession of John Arthure, for the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish, by him paid to the said mayor and commonalty. Item — One other parcel of land, called Clonecunnon, alias Cahirnefinellie, containing in estimation one ploughland, now in the tenure and possession of David Comyn and Edmond Comyn, and by them held of the said mayor and commonalty by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. Item — Two other parcels of land called Cownagh and Clownedrynagh, containing by estimation one ploughland, now in the possession of David Comyn, Richard White, and Teige M'Shane, and held of the said mayor and commonalty by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. Item — The parcels of land called Bally Inaghten More Moylish, and Bally Inaghtan Begg, which parcels contain in estimation one ploughland, and are now in the possession of William Sfrich, alderman ; John Arthure and James White, merchants ; and held of the said mayor and commonalty by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. And the said jurors do further say upon their said oaths that the land called the Prior’s land, lying in the north part of the Bridge of Thomond, containing by estimation fifteen acres* or thereabouts, and the parcel of land called Ffarreny Killy, containing by estimation seven acres, are together estimated for one half ploughland, and parcel of the said forty ploughlands, which Prior’s land is part of the former six ploughlands belonging to the said St. Mary's House, granted by the King’s Majesty to the said Edmond Sexton, and now in possession of the said Edmond Sexton, yielding no rent to the said mayor and commonalty ; and the aforesaid seven acres of Ffarreny killy is the glebe land of the Rectory or Vicarage of Killely, and now in the possession of the parson or vicar of Killely aforesaid, paying no rent to the said mayor and commonalty ; and the said jurors do also say upon their said oaths that the yearly rent of the burgage within the said city of Limerick is, and always hath been since the first beginning thereof, but twenty marks, Irish, and so annually paid, and from time to time levied of the burgesses or citizens of Limerick aforesaid, and that two mills called the King’s Mills, under one roof in the west part of the city walls, betwixt the said city weir and the rock called Corrogower, upon the river of the Shannon, near to the King’s Castle of Limerick aforesaid, were sometimes held by the said mayor and commonalty, whether by lease or otherwise the said Jurors do not know, and that the said mill is the mill for which the sum of £ 20 Irish, parcel of the sum of lxxiii11
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 335
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Rathkeale church dedicated to Holy Trinity
Rathkeale · town · Limerick
The Protestant church occupies the site of the old church of Rathkeale, which was dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It belonged to the prebend of the chancellor and had a chapel, Kilcolman superior.
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(The church of Rathkeale belongs to the prebend of the chancellor, has one chapel, Kilcolman superior.) The Protestant church occupies the site of this old church. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Kilcolman superior is situated in the townland of that name near Knockaderry hill, and is often confounded with Kilcolman inferior, which is between Dunmoylan and Ardagh. The church has almost disappeared, but there is a large graveyard there.
Ec. Kylscannill, Cancellarius Rector presentat Vicarium.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 215
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Rathkeale monastery ruins near Limerick road
Rathkeale · town · Limerick
The ruins of the Augustinian monastery of Rathkeale were still visible at the north-east side of the town near the Limerick road at the time of writing. A portion of the church and tower still remained.
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The ruins of this monastery are still to be seen at the north-east side of the town and near the Limerick road. A portion of the church and tower still remains.1
iSee Jour. R.S.A.I., p. 86, year 1879.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 289
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Round tower and well at Ardpatrick
Ardpatrick · townland · Limerick
A short distance west of the church at Ardpatrick stands the stump of a round tower, which must have been one of the finest in Ireland in its day. A well near the tower, said to be forty feet deep and lined with stones, is now closed up.
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A short distance to the west of the church there is a stump of a round tower, which must have been one of the finest in Ireland in its day, judging from the site. There is also a well near the tower said to be forty feet in depth and lined with stones, but now closed up.
The following entries are taken from the Annals of the Four Masters : —
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 87
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St. Dermot of Kilmacnowen near Knocknarea
near Knocknarea · mountain or mountain range · Sligo
St. Dermot was associated with Kilmacnowen, located near the hill of Knocknarea in County Sligo. He was one of six saints said to descend from Eoghan, son of Oilioll Flannbeg, King of Munster.
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V. Oilioll Flannbeg. He was King of Munster for thirty years, and was slain in the battle of Corann by the men of Connaught, aided by Fothadh Conann, son of Maccon, the ancestor of the O’ Driscolls. He had four sons, namely : (1) Eochaidh, King of Munster, whose race is extinct ; (2) Daire Cearba, the ancestor of O’ Donovan ; (3) Lughaidh, ancestor of MacCarthy and his correlatives ; (4) Eoghan, from whom descended six saints, namely : ( 1 ) St. Cormac, whose life is given in the Book of Lecan, and published in a Latin translation by Colgan at 26th March ; (2) St. Becan of Cill-Becain at the foot of Sliabh gCrot in Muscraighe-Chuirc ; (3) St. Culan of Glen keen, in the territory of Ui-Luigheach [Ileagh], in the present county of Tipperary, whose bell, called Beranan-Culain, is still preserved ; (4) St. Evin of Ros-glas, now Monasterevin, in the county of Kildare ; (5) St. Dermot of Kilmacnowen, near the hill of Knocknarea, in the count}' of Sligo ; and (6) Boetan of Cill-Boetain, in the territory of Dalaradia, in the east of Ulster. — See O’Flaherty’ s Ogygia, p. 381, where O’Flaherty writes : “ Olillo Flannbeg regi Momoniae supererant Achaius, rex Momoniae, Darius Kearb, ex quo O'Donawan Lugadius et Eugenius.”
It should be here remarked, that Mr. Laine falsifies this quotation from O’Flaherty in his pedigree of the Count MacCarthy.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 326
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St. Laurence church beyond St. John's Gate, Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
The church of St. Laurence, located beyond St. John's Gate in Limerick, belonged to the Corporation of the Mayor and Aldermen of Limerick. This indicates civic control of a parish church within the city.
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IX. To the Corporation of the Mayor and Aldermen of Limerick belongs the church of St. Laurence beyond St. John’s Gate.
X. To the prebend of St. Munchin's belong: — 1. The half part of the fruits of the prebend — the other part to the vicar. 2. The rectory of Keilnochon, or Keilineunghe. 3. The rectory of the chapel of Drehid-Tarsne. 4. The chapel of Keilchiomogan.
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St. Patrick baptizes men at Terryglass
Terryglass · townland · Tipperary
St. Patrick baptized the men of North Munster at Terryglass, where he happened to be staying when they arrived by boat seeking him.
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While in these parts Cairthen,1 son of Blod, the senior of the Clan Turlogh, whose territory was at the Clare side of the Shannon, came to St. Patrick, and, after making a profession of faith, was baptized by him at Singland. Here, too, he wrought a miracle in favour of Cairthen, by curing his son, Echu Ballderg, from some infirmities he was labouring under. The fame of this miracle no doubt spread from one tribe to another, and influenced the men of North Munster to the north of Luimnech, to come in fleets of boats southwards as far as Donaghmore of Maghaine — that is Dun Nocfene — and he baptized them at Terryglass, where he was when they arrived. He afterwards went to Finne, to the north-west of Donaghmore, a hill from which he could see the country to the north of the Luimnech, and blessed their land. Pointing to the green isle in the west in the mouth of the sea, he said that the lamp of the people of God should come into it, who would be the head of the council to this district.
This event is also recorded in the Life of St. Senan,2 and is worth quoting here, as it helps to identify the locality whence the men of North Munster came, as well as the place where they met St. Patrick : —
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 30
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Thomas forced to resign Desmond estates at Callan
Callan · street · Tipperary · 1418
In 1418, Thomas, Earl of Desmond, was forced to resign his estates at Callan in the presence of the Earl of Ormonde to his uncle James, on condition that his son Maurice receive an earl's portion.
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His uncle, James, taking advantage of this misunderstanding, made war on his nephew, and succeeded in expelling him three times from his estates after a feeble resistance. Ultimately he was forced to resign his estates at Callan in 1418, in the presence of the Earl of Ormonde, to his uncle, on the condition that his son
1 Anns. Four Masters.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 254
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Unlawful occupation of Kilbradran and Kilmoylan vicarages
Kilfergus · townland · Limerick · 1501
In 1501, Philip Marchycayn, perpetual vicar of Kilfergus, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the vicarages of Kilbradran and Kilmoylan. William O'Dunagain and Donald Midanochi were said to unlawfully occupy them, and a mandate was issued for their union with the parochial church of Kilfergus.
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Philip Marchycayn, perpetual vicar of the parochial church of Killaryssy (Kilfergus), Limerick diocese, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the vicarages of Killbradaryn (Kilbradran) and Kilmaylayn (Kilmoylan), both together, value 12 marcs, vacant for such a length of time as the appointment devolved on the Holy See. William O’Dunagain and Donald Midanochi unlawfully occupies them. Also a mandate for their union with the parochial church of Killarissy (Kilfergus).
1502. The venerable Richard Yhunwan (O’Noonan), cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarages of the parochial churches of Killide (Killeedy) and Kylochcleban (vel Kylochcleban) Killagholehan, value 12 marcs silver, to be united to his canonry and prebend of Limerick during his life. ■
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 247
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Vicarage of Kilcornan alias Claneagga with chapel
near Kilcornan · parish · Limerick · 1427
In 1427 John Macgillaphadrayg and Donald O'Shaughnesey bound themselves to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of Kilcornan, alias Claneagga, and the chapel annexed to it, called Munychrym or Munychyrin, in Limerick diocese. The vicarage was valued at 8 marcs and vacant by the death of Philip Russel.
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John Macgillaphadrayg, principal, and Donald O’Cachnasyg (O’Shaughnesey), canon of Clonfert diocese baund themselves to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of Kylchurnayn (Kilcornan), alias Claneagga, and the chapel annexed to it, Munychrym or Munychyrin, Limerick diocese, value 8 marcs, vacant by the death of Philip Russel.
Maurice O’Congalygh, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber* for the first fruits of the canonry
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 232
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1484 O'Phelan takes ministry of St. James, Adare
Adare · townland · Limerick · 1484
Eugene Ofaelain (O'Phelan), a cleric of the diocese of Cloyne, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the monastery of St. James at Adare, valued at 50 marcs sterling, vacant by the death of former prior John Macklanyche.
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1484. Eugene Ofaelain (O’Phelan) cleric of the diocese of Cloyne, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the monastery of St. James, Athdare, Order of the Holy Trinity for the redemption of captives, value 50 marcs sterling, vacant by the death of John Macklanyche, former prior.
1497. John Ardibard, brother of the Hospital house of St. James of Hathdar (Adare), Order of Holy Trinity for redemption of captives, diocese of Limerick, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the ministership of said house, value 50 marcs, vacant by the privation of Richard, Archbishop of Cashel.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 284
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Adare's White Monastery of the Holy Trinity
Adare · townland · Limerick
The Monastery of the Holy Trinity of the Redemption of Captives, commonly called the White Monastery, stood on the west side of the village of Adare and was named for the white habit of its monks.
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Monastery of the Holy Trinity of the Redemption of
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Ancient burgage rent of Limerick city
Limerick · city · Limerick
The yearly burgage rent of Limerick city had always been twenty marks Irish since the city's first beginning, annually levied from the burgesses or citizens. This longstanding arrangement reflected the medieval borough's customary obligations.
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held by the yearly rent of ten shillings Irish, of the said mayor and commonalty, and now in the tenure and possession of Nicholas Comyn, or David Comyn, of the said city, alderman. Item — Another parcel of land called Farenengowen, alias Smithsland, containing in estimation one ploughland, now in the tenure or possession of David White, of Limerick, alderman, for the yearly rent of twenty shillings Irish, reserved to the said mayor and commonalty. Item — One other parcel ol land, called Clowinmackine, containing by estimation half a ploughland, now in the possession of the said David White for the yearly rent of ten shillings Irish, reserved to the said mayor and commonalty. Item — Four other parcels of land, called Ardnegallagh, alias Knockardnegallagh, Caherdavy, Shanevolly, and Farrencoumarry, which four parcels contain in estimation one ploughland, and are now in the possession of James White, Thomas Comyn and Rorie Omighan, and by them held of the said Corporation by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. Item — One other piece of land, called Ballvgadynan, containing in estimation one ploughland, in ancient time held from the mayor and commonalty by John Blunt, now in the possession of John Arthure, for the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish, by him paid to the said mayor and commonalty. Item — One other parcel of land, called Clonecunnon, alias Cahirnefinellie, containing in estimation one ploughland, now in the tenure and possession of David Comyn and Edmond Comyn, and by them held of the said mayor and commonalty by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. Item — Two other parcels of land called Cownagh and Clownedrynagh, containing by estimation one ploughland, now in the possession of David Comyn, Richard White, and Teige M'Shane, and held of the said mayor and commonalty by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. Item — The parcels of land called Bally Inaghten More Moylish, and Bally Inaghtan Begg, which parcels contain in estimation one ploughland, and are now in the possession of William Sfrich, alderman ; John Arthure and James White, merchants ; and held of the said mayor and commonalty by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. And the said jurors do further say upon their said oaths that the land called the Prior’s land, lying in the north part of the Bridge of Thomond, containing by estimation fifteen acres* or thereabouts, and the parcel of land called Ffarreny Killy, containing by estimation seven acres, are together estimated for one half ploughland, and parcel of the said forty ploughlands, which Prior’s land is part of the former six ploughlands belonging to the said St. Mary's House, granted by the King’s Majesty to the said Edmond Sexton, and now in possession of the said Edmond Sexton, yielding no rent to the said mayor and commonalty ; and the aforesaid seven acres of Ffarreny killy is the glebe land of the Rectory or Vicarage of Killely, and now in the possession of the parson or vicar of Killely aforesaid, paying no rent to the said mayor and commonalty ; and the said jurors do also say upon their said oaths that the yearly rent of the burgage within the said city of Limerick is, and always hath been since the first beginning thereof, but twenty marks, Irish, and so annually paid, and from time to time levied of the burgesses or citizens of Limerick aforesaid, and that two mills called the King’s Mills, under one roof in the west part of the city walls, betwixt the said city weir and the rock called Corrogower, upon the river of the Shannon, near to the King’s Castle of Limerick aforesaid, were sometimes held by the said mayor and commonalty, whether by lease or otherwise the said Jurors do not know, and that the said mill is the mill for which the sum of £ 20 Irish, parcel of the sum of lxxiii11
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Ancient church ruins at Mungret described
Mungret · town · Limerick
The ruins of an early church at Mungret are described in detail, with walls 2 feet 10 inches thick and 14 feet high, built of good stones and excellent mortar. The gables are remarkably high and sharp-pointed with a doorway in the western gable. A second, later ruin lies to the south.
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fair ^tate of preservation, being repaired some years ago by the Board of Works. The side walls are 2 feet 10 inches in thickness, 14 feet in height, and built of good stones, cemented with excellent mortar. The gables are remarkably high and sharp pointed, the doorway is in the western gable, after the fashion of the Irish churches It is 6 feet 8 inches in height ; at bottom 3 feet 7 inches in width, at the top 3 feet 4 inches, and it is covered with a lintel 7 feet 10 inches in length, 1 foot 4 inches in depth, extending 1 foot 9 inches into the thickness of the wall. There were two windows in the south side, both, however, now filled up, but the round head of one is still visible. In the eastern gable there is a rude round-headed window, about 10 feet from the ground.
A little to the south of this building are the ruins of another small church, about 14 feet wide in the inside. The length cannot now be determined, as the western gable has long since disappeared, and in its place a modem wall has been erected. The walls are built of large square stones cemented with mortar, and are about 2 feet 6 inches in thickness. This ruin is considered to be of later date than the one already described. The remaining church belongs to the Anglo-Norman period, where it will be noticed.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 33
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Asal fort at Toryhill near Croom
Toryhill · townland · Limerick
Asal was a fort at Knockdrum Asal, now known as Toryhill, near Croom. It is listed among the principal royal residences of the King of Munster identifiable in Hy Fidhgente.
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Asal. This fort was at Knockdrum Asal, now Toryhill, near Croom.
Treda na righ, i.e ., the triple fossed fort of the King, supposed to be the great fort near Kilfinnane.
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Black Abbey near walls of Limerick
Limerick · city · Limerick
A convent called Monaster ne Callowe Duffe or Black Abbey was situated near the walls of Limerick in the parish of Temple Moyry, otherwise called Lady's parish, now St. Mary's. It was held by Murrugho McDermodo J. Bryan, Baron of Inchequeyne in Thomond, according to Peyton's survey.
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Monaster ne Callowe Duffe near the walls of Limerick, and in the parish of Temple Moyry, otherwise called Lady's parish (now St. Mary's), in the city, with its gardens, orchards and buildings, was held by Murrugho McDermodo J. Bryan, Baron of Inchequeyne in Thomond.
St. Peter's Convent.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 296
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Brian fortifies Dun Eochair Maigue at Bruree
Bruree · town · Limerick
Brian fortified Dun Eochair Maigue at Bruree as one of several forts strengthened across County Limerick after consolidating his kingship of Munster.
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The enemies of the Dalcassians being now subdued, and the murderers of Mahon punished, Brian became undisputed King of Munster. He made a circuit of his newly acquired dominions, and fortified the forts of Kilfinane, the island in Lough Gur, Dun Eochair Maigue, (Bruree), and Dunchath, in the County Limerick. Being
1 In Sweetman’s C.D.I., year 1200, p. 21, in the grant to the Monastery of Monasteranenagh there is mentioned a Cahircuain which would be near Bruff, and evidently the same as this one judging, from the similarity of the words.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 64
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Brian fortifies fort at Kilfinane
Kilfinane · town · Limerick
Kilfinane was one of several forts fortified by Brian Boru in County Limerick as he consolidated his rule over Munster after subduing the enemies of the Dalcassians.
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The enemies of the Dalcassians being now subdued, and the murderers of Mahon punished, Brian became undisputed King of Munster. He made a circuit of his newly acquired dominions, and fortified the forts of Kilfinane, the island in Lough Gur, Dun Eochair Maigue, (Bruree), and Dunchath, in the County Limerick. Being
1 In Sweetman’s C.D.I., year 1200, p. 21, in the grant to the Monastery of Monasteranenagh there is mentioned a Cahircuain which would be near Bruff, and evidently the same as this one judging, from the similarity of the words.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 64
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Canonry and prebend of St. Munchin's vacant by resignation in Rome
Saint Munchin's · parish · Limerick · 1477
In 1477 John Offaelayn bound himself in the name of Dermot O'Brien for the canonry and prebend of St. Munchin's, valued at 20 marcs. The position had fallen vacant by the resignation of Donald MacGillapadrig in Rome.
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1477. John Offaelayn, cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself in the name of Dermot O’Brien, cleric of the diocese, for the canonry and prebend of St. Munchia (St. Munchin’s), value 20 marcs, vacant by the resignation of Donald MacGillapadrig in Rome.
1477. John Offaelayn, bound himself in the name of Dermot O’Brien to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the treasurership of the diocese, value 50 marcs, vacant by the resignation of William Offaolan in Rome.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 241
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Chancellorship of Limerick diocese vacated by Jordan of Cork
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1438
In 1438 Hemy Burnham bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the chancellorship of the diocese, valued at 60 marcs, vacant by the free resignation of Jordan of Cork and Cloyne.
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1438. Hemy Burnham, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the chancellorship of the diocese, value 60 marcs, vacant by the free resignation of Jordan of Cork and Cloyne.
1441. John Walsche (Walsh), dean of Cork, as principal and private person, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the rectory of the parochial church of Effyng (Effin), Limerick diocese, in the name of John Stack, vacant by a new provision.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 235
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Cloncrew and Clonelty churches destroyed by war
Cloncrew · townland · Limerick
The churches of Cloncrew and Clonelty, in the Deanery of Ballingarry, were recorded as destroyed by war in this taxation valuation. They are listed alongside other parishes in the same deanery.
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' Cloncrewe (Cloncrew) Clonelthy (Clonelty) axe all destroyed by the war
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Corcomohide vicarage and Odo Mulgurym
Corcomohide · parish · Limerick · 1471
In 1471, Odo Mulgurym, a cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Corcomohide, valued at 12 marcs, about to become vacant by the deprivation of William O'Ronayn, the perpetual vicar of the same.
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Odo Mulgurym, cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself as principal to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Corchimohyt (Corcomohide), value 12 marcs, about to become vacant by the deprivation of William O’Ronayn, perpetual vicar of the same.
Maurice O’Donurthy, rector of the parochial church of Mathemache (Mahoonagh), Limerick diocese, as principal and private person, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the archdeaconship of the Limerick diocese in the name of Gerald Gerildi Micmicscrayn, cleric of the Limerick diocese, value 60 marcs, vacant by the deprivation of Gerald ■O'Mwlchorchari, archdeacon of said church.
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Disputed vicarage of Clonelty
Clonelty · parish · Limerick · 1394
A papal mandate in 1394 ordered the summoning of John O'Doughe, who unlawfully detained the perpetual vicarage of Clonelty, valued at 5 marks, after John O'Molcokara had held it for three or more years without being ordained priest.
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1394. A mandate to summon John O’Doughe, priest of the diocese of Cashel, and if it is found that the perpetual vicarage of Clonelche (Clonelty), value 5 marks, though unlawfully detained by John, is void, because John O’Molcokara had it for three or more years, without being ordained priest, it is to be given to William Hammond, priest of the diocese.
1394. A mandate to summon Thomas O’Flaninara (Flannery), priest of the diocese, and if it is found that the perpetual vicarage of Kilcurnan, value 10 marks, although unlawfully detained by Thomas, is void, because Philip Russell held it for a year and more without being ordained priest, it is to be given to a Killaloe priest.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 165
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Donaghmore as example of early stone church
Donaghmore · parish · Limerick
Donaghmore is cited as one of the best surviving examples of early Celtic stone churches in the diocese of Limerick, exhibiting characteristic features such as massive stonework and high-pitched roofs.
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The roof was of exceedingly high pitch. Good examples of the early stone churches in the diocese may be seen at Donaghmore, Mungret, Killultan, &c. In some of the larger of the older churches a choir was added in Norman times, at least so much may be inferred from the difference in age that exist between both parts as is visible in the old ruin of Clonagh. In many instances the old oblong Celtic church was not changed, but Norman windows and doors were inserted without interfering with the general outline of the building, such as Killogholihane.
Inniscathy, Dysert Angus, Kilmallock, and Ard-
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Donaghmore possibly located in Shanagolden district, lost to Danish wars
Shanagolden · town · Limerick
The author suggests that the Donaghmore of Maghaine where St. Patrick baptized the men of North Munster may have been in the district of Shanagolden, and that it disappeared during the Danish wars.
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From both these narratives it may be inferred that the men of North Munster were natives of Corea Baiscinn, a territory in the south-west of the present county of Clare, and originally comprised the baronies of Clonderlaw Moyarta and Ibricen. They came southwards across the Luimnech, which was the ancient name of the Shannon from the city of Limerick to the sea, and must have landed somewhere in the vicinity of Foynes. They then proceeded to Donaghmore of Maghaine, or Cinel Dine. It would seem as if these descriptive epithets were added on, to distinguish this Donaghmore from another in the territory. It might have been in the district of Shanagolden and disappeared during the Danish wars. After preaching and baptizing them St. Patrick went to the hill of Finne or Fidhne, from which he saw their country and blessed it. From this hill he
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Edward I grants annual payment to Limerick Dominicans
Limerick · city · Limerick · 1285
Soon after Edward I became king, he granted 25 marcs a year at the Exchequer in Dublin to the Dominicans of Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Drogheda.
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1285. 1 Soon after Edward I became king he granted to the Dominicans of Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Drogheda 25 marcs a year at the Exchequer, Dublin*
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First fruits bound for churches of Athlacca and Dromin
Athlacca · parish · Limerick · 1475
In 1475 Philip O'Ronayn, a canon of Limerick diocese and bachelor of decrees, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial churches of Athlacca and Dromin, together valued at 32 marcs, vacant by the constitution 'Execrabilis.'
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1475. Philip Yronayn, canon of Limerick diocese and bachelor of decrees (decretis), principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial churches of Aulackay (Athlacca) and Drumn (Dromin), Limerick diocese, value 32 marcs,, vacant by the constitution “ Execrablis.”
1475. Philip O’Ronayn, canon of Limerick diocese, as principal and private person bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Thomas O’Ronayn, priest of the diocese for the first fruits of the deanshipr value 60 marcs, and the rectorship of Ballyngady (Ballingaddy), value 24 marcs, vacant, a mandate to provide Thomas with both.
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Franciscan monastery of St. John near Ballingharry
Ballingarry · town · Limerick
A monastery called the Monastery of St. John, of the third order of St. Francis, stood on the eastern side of Ballingharry village.
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Next to Ballingharry village, on the eastern side, is the monastery, called the Monastery of St. John, and it is of the third order of St. Francis, as we have heard.
Decanate of Rathkealb or Rathgelle.
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Gaspar White, precentor of Limerick Cathedral, surveys benefices
Limerick · city · Limerick
Gaspar White, precentor of the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Limerick, compiled a survey of the benefices of each dignity in the diocese from the rolls. He recorded six dignitaries, six diaconates, and eleven prebends or canonries.
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I, Gaspar White, precentor of the Cathedral Church of the B.V. Mary of Limerick, learn from this, and from other rolls : — 1. That there are six dignitaries in the cathedral church of Limerick, viz., episcopate, decanate, precentorate, chancellorate, treasurership, and archdiaconate. 2. I learn the benefices of each dignity. I learn that there are six diaconates in the diocese of Limerick. 4. I learn that there are eleven prebends or canonries. 5. I learn how many prebends are in each decanate.
The Benefices of each Dignity, viz. : —
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 364
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Guardianship of 'Height of the Angels' church at Iniscathay (1446)
Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1446
In 1446, John Mackehecayn bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the guardianship of the church known as 'Altoangelorum' (Height of the Angels) at Iniscathay, in the diocese of Limerick, valued at 8 marks. The position had been vacant through the privation of Donald O'Kinella.
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1446. John Mackehecayn, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the guardianship of the church of Altoangelorum (Height of the Angels) of the church of Inyskagay (custodie ecce. de Innyskagay de Altoangelorum), diocese of Limerick value 8 marcs, vacant by the privation of Donald O’Kinella.
1445. Connor, son of O’Connor Kerry, was slain by his kinsman, Mahon O’Connor, as both were going in a boat to the island of Iniscathay.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 310
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John Rede appointed to canonry and prebend of Donaghmore
Donaghmore · parish · Limerick · 1391
In 1391, John Rede, D.C.L., was appointed to the canonry and prebend of Donaghmore in the diocese of Limerick.
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1391.3 John Rede, D.C.L., was appointed to the •canonry and prebend of Donaghmore:
1392. 4 The Archdeacon and Gerald O’Molkarar (Mulcorkery), canon, were ordered to summon William Brys, priest of Meath, who unlawfully detained the chancellorship of Limerick (which is not elective), value 40 marks, is void by the marriage of Thomas Peston, and assign it to Thomas, son of John Geraldines, knight, rector of Cluychertrayn, in the diocese of Ardfert.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 164
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Kilmallock college and its dependent vicariates and chapels
Kilmallock · townland · Limerick
The college of Kilmallock held the vicariate of the college itself, the vicariate of Athnese, and several chapels including Ballinghaddy, Saycaithile, Keilionan, Dune-gaddy, Dune-joris, Martell, Kilbeedy Major, and the Chapel of St. Martin.
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VIII. To the college of Kilmallock belong : — 1. The vicariate of the college of Kilmallock. 2. The vicariate of Athnese. 3. Ballinghaddy. 4. Chapel of Saycaithile. 5. Chapel of Keilionan. 6. Chapel of Dune-gad dy and Dune- j oris. 7. Chapel Mar tell. 8. Kilbeedy Major. 9. Chapel of St. Martin.
IX. To the Corporation of the Mayor and Aldermen of Limerick belongs the church of St. Laurence beyond St. John’s Gate.
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Maltravers held Askeaton before Earls of Desmond
Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1367
Askeaton was owned by John Maltravers junior in 1367 before passing into the possession of the Earls of Desmond towards the close of the fourteenth century.
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The subsequent history of this town and surrounding country is little known to the time of the Elizabethan wars, though it remained in the possession of the Kildare family. The same remark applies to the greater part of the county during these eventful years, and may be attributed to the same cause. In this century the Maltravers still held the manor of Rathkeale, as we find John Maltravers, junior, as owner of Rathkeale and Askeaton in the year 1367, but towards the close of the century they passed into the possession of the Earls of Desmond.
The Rocheforts held the manor of Tobbernea, at least as late as the year 1418, as they are mentioned in that year as having the advowson of the church of Effin.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 182
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Maurice assigned Mallow, Broghill, and Kilcolman
Mallow · town · Cork · 1418
As part of the agreement when Thomas resigned the Desmond estates to his uncle James, Thomas's son Maurice was assigned Mallow, Broghill, and Kilcolman as his earl's portion.
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Maurice should get an earl’s portion, which was agreed upon, and he was assigned Mallow, Broghill, and Kilcolman.
After suffering such severe treatment from his friends and subjects he quitted the country, and died at Rouen in Normandy in the year 1420.1 It is said that the King of England attended his funeral. James now became Earl of Desmond, and was imbued with more of the Celtic nature than any of his predecessors, as he passed his youth with the O’Briens of Thomond.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 255
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Mungret as example of early stone church
Mungret · town · Limerick
Mungret is cited as one of the best surviving examples of early Celtic stone churches in the diocese of Limerick, displaying the characteristic architecture of the early Irish Church.
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The roof was of exceedingly high pitch. Good examples of the early stone churches in the diocese may be seen at Donaghmore, Mungret, Killultan, &c. In some of the larger of the older churches a choir was added in Norman times, at least so much may be inferred from the difference in age that exist between both parts as is visible in the old ruin of Clonagh. In many instances the old oblong Celtic church was not changed, but Norman windows and doors were inserted without interfering with the general outline of the building, such as Killogholihane.
Inniscathy, Dysert Angus, Kilmallock, and Ard-
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 103
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O'Fergus tuath recorded in Black Book and Rental
Clonagh · townland · Limerick
O'Fergus, or Fargus, is mentioned in the Black Book and the Rental, where townlands are detailed. Called Farrensessergh in Peyton's Survey, it corresponds to the parish of Clonagh and part of Kilscannell.
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O’Fergus, or Fargus, is mentioned in the Black Book,1 and also in the Rental, where some of the townlands are given in detail. It is called Farrensessergh in Peyton, and the townlands correspond with those in the Rental. It would now be represented by the parish of Clonagh and part of Kilscannell.
Drynan and Lismakerrye.
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Rathnaseer early church ruin, chapel of the precentor
Rathnaseer · townland · Limerick
The church of Rathnaseer served as the chapel of the precentor of the diocese. Its ruin survives in a fair state of preservation and is considered an early church.
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(The church of Rathnaseer, chapel of the precentor.) The ruin is in a fair state of preservation and is considered an early church.) (See 1201 list.)
Ec. de Innkefti que spectat ad Abbaiem de Keynesham quoad Rector i am, et presentat ibi Vicarium et habet capeUam de Orossa in quant deservit capellanus .
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Rathronan church site near Ardagh
Rathronan · parish · Limerick
The old church of Chapel Maurice, otherwise Rathronan, formerly stood about a mile north of Ardagh, a little east of the Shanagolden road. The Protestant church of that name now occupies the old site.
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(Chapel Maurice, otherwise Rathronan, the presentation belongs to Thomas Oige.) This old church formerly stood about a mile north of Ardagh a little to the east of the Shanagolden road. The Protestant church of that name now occupies the old site.
Ec. Donergismachmore alias Eaglas Montin.
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St. Munchin's canonry appointments in Limerick
Saint Munchin's · parish · Limerick · 1464
In 1464, Donald Macgillypadrig was bound for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of St. Munchin's in the church of Limerick, valued at 20 marcs. The same year, Matthew Laurence MacComara was also bound for the prebend of St. Munchin's, valued at 12 marcs, but neither appears to have been put in possession.
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1464. Donald Macgillypadrig, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits for the canonry and prebend of Tampolmonin (St. Munchin’s), in the church of Limerick, value 20 marcs, vacant by the promotion of Matthew to the bishopric of Killaloe.
1464. Matthew Laurence MacComara, cleric of the diocese of Killaloe, as principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Bernard Obrey ( sic O’Brien) for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of St. Montini (St. Munchin’s), value 12 marcs, vacant by the promotion of Matthew to the bishopric of Killaloe. The above Donald must not have been put in possession.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 237
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St. Patrick's chapel on the mountain
Limerick · city · Limerick
A chapel dedicated to St. Patrick was located on a mountain in the Diocese of Limerick, dedicated on the 17th of March. This reflects the tradition of Patrick's association with elevated or remote sites.
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Chapel of Castle Robert de Gore alias Gauyr or of Roberstville [? Lat. de Pago Roberti]. Dedicated to same,.. 5 o Chapel to St. Patrick on the Mountain. Dedicated to same, 17th March.
Chapel of Inniscatha or Scattery Island (formerly, in the time of St. Senanus, it was an Archiepiscopate, and a celebrated monastery is extant there). . . . . . . . . 10
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Vicarage of Ballingarry contested, 1489
Ballingarry · town · Limerick · 1489
Nicholas Wale, a priest of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Ballingarry (called Garth), valued at 16 marcs, vacant because Philip O'Kail had been detaining it without any title.
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Nicholas Wale, priest of the diocese of Limerick, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Garth (Ballingarry), value 16 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Holy See because Philip O’ Kail, without any title, detained and is detaining it.
1489. Hubert de Burgo, canon, Limerick diocese, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the precentorship, value 6q marcs,
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 245
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Vicarage of Kilmallock vacant by death of William Akhbard
Kilmallock · townland · Limerick · 1478
John Offaelan bound himself for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Kilmallock, valued at 20 marcs, which had fallen vacant by the death of William Akhbard, formerly vicar of that church.
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John Offaelan, cleric of Limerick diocese, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Killoca (Kilmallock), value 20 marcs, vacant by the death of William Akhbard, formerly vicar of that church.
1479. Maurice O’Glesayn, prior of the priory of St. John the Baptist, order of St. Hugo, Nenagh, as procurator in the name of Melero de Burgo, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the deanship of the diocese, value 60 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Holy See.
Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 242
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Free warren granted in Limerick manors
Adare · townland · Limerick · 1301
At the close of 1301, John Fitzthomas obtained a grant in fee of free warren in his demesne lands across several Limerick manors including Adare, Croom, Castle Robert, Athlacca, and Corcomohide.
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At the close of the year 1301, he obtained a grant in fee of free warren in his demesne lands in the counties of Kildare and Carlow, and in the manors of Adare, Cromuth (Croom), Castle Robert, Athlacca, Wyrgedy, Greene, Est Grene, and Cork Moighid (Corcomohide) in the county of Limerick. After obtaining possession of the ancestoral inheritance, he seems to have taken up his residence on the Kildare estates, near the centre of government. He did not neglect, however, to look
1 For the following see S.C.D.I. and Earls of Kildare. Black Book of Limerick .
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