Name: The diocese of Limerick, ancient and medieval
Author: John Begley

Church of Ballyowen identified as Ballyea near Fedamore

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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Somewhere around here was the church of Ballyowen, which belonged to a prior. The name shifted over the years. In 1615 it was written Ballione. In Peyton's survey it was Ballyee. It is now written Ballyea, near Fedamore. The site of the old church must have been at Kilcaskin.

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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Somewhere close to Manister stood the monastery of Nenay, or Maighe. It was a house of Cistercian monks of St. Bernard, in the deanery of Adare. A chapel of Moirgrean, on the west of the river Maighe, belonged to it.

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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The parish of Mahoonagh in Limerick carries the name Fitzgibbon, a name still flourishing in that locality. Two houses that had been enemies were united, and that union was blessed with two sons, Maurice and Gilbert, or Gibbon as the Irish called him. Gilbert was the ancestor of the Fitzgibbons of Mahoonagh. Maurice was knighted by Edward III in Scotland in 1333 for his achievements against the Scots. He died in 1357 and was buried in Kilmallock, set down as the first White Knight. The genealogy traces to the last and shameless bearer of that title, who sold his kith and kin for £1,000 to the enemy. That pedigree cannot stand the test of contemporary history, which gives a more reliable account of the family's origin.

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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Somewhere around here stood a Franciscan monastery at Kilshane, said to have been founded by Fitzgerald of Cleanglass. Gerot Baluff held the patronage with a water mill in Ballingarry when he joined the rebellion in 1584. A part of the church and tower was still standing in 1840, but the ruins are now levelled to the ground.

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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Limerick, a city on this road. In 1172, after O'Brien came to Henry at Cashel and sued for peace, the king granted it willingly. O'Brien became tributary and swore fealty, promising faithfully to observe it. 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 their temporal lords, were bound to follow suit. They met the king at Cashel, where a synod was held. After six months' stay in the country, Henry returned to England, leaving behind what the source calls a host of greedy adventurers. They 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.

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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Close to Castletown, there is a well sacred to the name of St. Patrick. It keeps alive the memory of the saint's passage through this part of Limerick. The people round here have long held that Patrick travelled through this territory, and the well near Castletown Conyers is one of several places that carry his name. Another well stands in Howardstown, near Bruree. Over to the east, there is a small enclosure on the southern slope of the hill running between Knockaderry and Ballingarry, near Cloncagh church, where it is said Patrick rested for a night. In Ardpatrick, his name is woven into the very naming of the county. Few of these names appear in the Tripartite Life of the Saint, though some stand in for older names mentioned there. When Patrick entered the territory of Hy Fidhgente, the ruling chieftain Lonan welcomed him and held a banquet for him on the hill of Knockea, over against Carn Feradhaigh on the south. While the feast was being prepared, a band of strollers came to the Saint and asked him for food. He sent them to Lonan and Deacon Mantan, who were looking after the preparation of the meal. Patrick feared that 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.

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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Somewhere around here was the church of Killonahan. It belonged to a prebend and had a vicar. The old churches of Corrabul, Killasragh, and Ballybronoge have disappeared. There was also one in Garranroe, but only a burial-ground marks the site now.

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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Somewhere close to Kilmallock, the church was assigned to St. Mary's Cathedral in Limerick for the maintenance of twelve vicars. The rectorship of SS. Peter and Paul's parish in Kilmallock belonged to the cathedral chapter.

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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Somewhere around here is the collegiate and parish church of Kilmallock, 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.

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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Somewhere close to Kilmallock, the ruins of a Dominican Priory stand on the right bank of the Loobagh. The church was divided into chancel, nave, and transepts, with a lofty tower at the crossing. The chancel held a five-light east window and six lancet windows in its south wall, and a canopied tomb inside.

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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Somewhere close to Kilmurry, a perpetual vicarage once stood, attached to the parochial church of St. Mary Magdalene. In 1474, John O'Griffa, a priest of Killaloe, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Dermid Yhynraththy, a priest of the Limerick diocese. The bond was for fruits Dermid had unduly received for some years from that vicarage. The church was also known as Kylmohorog, another name for Kilmurry, within the Limerick diocese.

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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In 1359, a mayor of Limerick was sworn into office on the festival of St. Senan the Bishop. The record comes from the Arthur manuscripts. The choice of that feast day for the swearing-in shows how the cult of St. Senan shaped the civic customs of medieval Limerick.

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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Somewhere around here was Magreny, a half-tuath attached to Askeaton. It shows up first in the Black Book, and then there is nothing until Peyton's Survey, where it is called Treanmoregney. It covered the ground of the parishes of Clonelty and Cloncagh.

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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Rathkeale was a manor town in the fourteenth century, and the road takes you past a place whose lords changed hands more than once. The Maltravers held the manor of Rathkeale through much of that century. In 1367, John Maltravers, junior, was owner of Rathkeale and Askeaton. But towards the close of the century the manor passed into the possession of the Earls of Desmond. After that, the subsequent history of this town and the surrounding country is little known until the Elizabethan wars, though it remained in the possession of the Kildare family. The same silence covers much of the county during those years.

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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Newcastle, in the diocese of Limerick, had a monastery of the Knights Templars. It appears in a listing of religious houses in the decanate of Ardagh, noted alongside the Cistercian monastery of Feal. Little else is recorded here, but the presence of the Templars ties this town to one of the most famous military orders of medieval Christendom.

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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Somewhere around here, Peyton's Survey of 1586 named this territory Toghe Meaghan. A second part was added on, called Toghe Yeaghtragh, or the lower part of the tuath Meaghan. That district ran northward as far as Kilcoleman, between Cahermoyle and the mountain.

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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In 1479, Maurice O'Glesayn, prior of the priory of St. John the Baptist, order of St. Hugo, at Nenagh in Tipperary, acted as procurator for Melero de Burgo, binding himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the deanship of the diocese, valued at 60 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Holy See. John Offaillayn, cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself as procurator in the name of Maurice Offaelan to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the rectorship of the parochial churches of Mahoonagh, value 16 marcs, and Rathcahill alias Monagay, value 24 marcs, vacant, both united for Maurice.

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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The King granted roughly 15 acres called the Prior's land, lying north of the Bridge of Thomond, to Edmond Sexton. This land was part of the former 6 ploughlands belonging to St. Mary's House. Sexton held it and paid no rent to the mayor and commonalty of Limerick. The jurors who recorded this reckoned the Prior's land together with 7 acres called Ffarreny Killy as one half ploughland, part of 40 ploughlands associated with the city. Ffarreny Killy was glebe land of the Rectory or Vicarage of Killely, held by the parson or vicar of Killely, who likewise paid no rent to the mayor and commonalty. The jurors also set out many other parcels held from the mayor and commonalty for yearly rents. David White, alderman of Limerick, held Farenengowen, alias Smithsland, estimated at 1 ploughland, for 20 shillings Irish, and half a ploughland called Clowinmackine for 10 shillings. James White, Thomas Comyn, and Rorie Omighan held 4 parcels together estimated at 1 ploughland, namely Ardnegallagh, Caherdavy, Shanevolly, and Farrencoumarry, for 20 shillings. John Arthure held Ballygadynan, 1 ploughland, for 20 shillings, land once held in ancient time by John Blunt. David Comyn and Edmond Comyn held Clonecunnon for 20 shillings. David Comyn, Richard White, and Teige M'Shane held Cownagh and Clownedrynagh, 1 ploughland, for the same. William Strich, John Arthure, and James White held Bally Inaghten More Moylish and Bally Inaghtan Begg, 1 ploughland, for 20 shillings. Nicholas Comyn or David Comyn held another parcel for 10 shillings Irish. The jurors said the yearly rent of the burgage within Limerick had always been 20 marks Irish, levied from the burgesses or citizens. They noted 2 mills called the King's Mills, under 1 roof in the west part of the city walls, between the city weir and the rock called Corrogower on the Shannon, near the King's Castle of Limerick. These were sometimes held by the mayor and commonalty, though whether by lease or otherwise the jurors did not know.

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.

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The town of Rathkeale had a church dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It belonged to the prebend of the chancellor, and had a chapel, Kilcolman superior. The Protestant church now stands on the site of that old church. Kilcolman superior lies in the townland of that name near Knockaderry hill, and is often confused with Kilcolman inferior, which sits between Dunmoylan and Ardagh. The old chapel has almost disappeared, though there is a large graveyard there.

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.

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Rathkeale, near the Limerick road, holds the ruins of an Augustinian monastery. A portion of the church and its tower still stand, on the north-east side of the town.

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 : —

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Close to Ardpatrick, there is the stump of a round tower, a short distance west of the church. It 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 40 feet deep and lined with stones, but now closed up.

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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Knocknarea is the mountain the road takes you past in County Sligo, and it carries an old connection to a saint. St. Dermot was of Kilmacnowen, near this hill. He was one of six saints who descended from Eoghan, the fourth son of Oilioll Flannbeg. Oilioll Flannbeg was King of Munster for thirty years. He 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 left four sons. The first was Eochaidh, King of Munster, whose race is extinct. The second was Daire Cearba, the ancestor of O'Donovan. The third was Lughaidh, ancestor of MacCarthy and his correlatives. The fourth was Eoghan, and from Eoghan came the six saints. St. Cormac, whose life is in the Book of Lecan, published in a Latin translation by Colgan at the 26th of March. St. Becan of Cill-Becain at the foot of Sliabh gCrot in Muscraighe-Chuirc. St. Culan of Glenkeen, in the territory of Ui-Luigheach, in the present county of Tipperary, whose bell, called Beranan-Culain, is still preserved. St. Evin of Ros-glas, now Monasterevin, in the county of Kildare. St. Dermot of Kilmacnowen, near the hill of Knocknarea, in the county of Sligo. And Boetan of Cill-Boetain, in the territory of Dalaradia, in the east of Ulster. O'Flaherty, in his Ogygia, writes of Oilioll Flannbeg's sons, and it should be remarked that Mr. Laine falsifies this quotation from O'Flaherty in his pedigree of the Count MacCarthy.

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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In Limerick, the church of St. Laurence stood beyond St. John's Gate. It belonged to the Corporation of the Mayor and Aldermen of the city. The civic body held a parish church within Limerick itself.

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 : —

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Somewhere close to Terryglass, a moment in Patrick's mission left its mark. While Patrick was in these parts, Cairthen, son of Blod, the senior of the Clan Turlogh, whose territory lay at the Clare side of the Shannon, came to him. He made a profession of faith and was baptized by Patrick at Singland. There Patrick worked a miracle for Cairthen by curing his son, Echu Ballderg, from infirmities he had been labouring under. The fame of that miracle spread from tribe to tribe. It moved the men of North Munster, north of Luimnech, to come southwards in fleets of boats as far as Donaghmore of Maghaine, which is Dun Nocfene. They found Patrick at Terryglass, and he baptized them there. Afterward he went to Finne, north-west of Donaghmore, a hill from which he could see the country north of the Luimnech, and he blessed their land. Pointing to the green isle in the west at 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. The same event is recorded in the Life of St. Senan.

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.

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Callan was an estate of Thomas, Earl of Desmond. After a misunderstanding, his uncle James made war on him and expelled him three times after feeble resistance. In 1418 Thomas was forced to resign his estates to his uncle James, in the presence of the Earl of Ormonde, on condition that his son Maurice receive an earl's portion.

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. ■

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Somewhere around here, in 1501, Philip Marchycayn, perpetual vicar of the parochial church of Kilfergus, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the vicarages of Kilbradran and Kilmoylan. Together they were valued at 12 marcs. They had stood vacant for so long that the appointment had devolved on the Holy See. William O'Dunagain and Donald Midanochi were said to unlawfully occupy them. A mandate was issued for the union of those vicarages with the parochial church of Kilfergus.

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

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In 1427, the vicarage of Kilcornan, also called Claneagga, in Limerick diocese, stood empty. Philip Russel had died. It was valued at 8 marcs, with a chapel annexed to it called Munychrym. John Macgillaphadrayg and Donald O'Shaughnesey, a canon of Clonfert diocese, bound themselves to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of that perpetual vicarage.

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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Somewhere around here stood the monastery of St. James at Adare, a house of the Order of the Holy Trinity for the redemption of captives. In 1484, Eugene O'Phelan, a cleric of the diocese of Cloyne, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of this monastery, valued at 50 marcs sterling, vacant by the death of John Macklanyche, the former prior. In 1497, John Ardibard, a brother of the same house, bound himself for the first fruits of its ministership, again valued at 50 marcs, vacant by the privation of Richard, Archbishop of Cashel.

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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Somewhere around here stood the Monastery of the Holy Trinity of the Redemption of Captives, commonly called the White Monastery. It took that name from the white habit its monks wore. It stood on the west side of the village of Adare.

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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Limerick stands as a city of old obligation. A jury once set down what the citizens owed, and what they held, and the answer reached back to the city's first beginning. The yearly burgage rent of Limerick was, and always had been, twenty marks Irish, paid annually and levied from the burgesses or citizens. That was the fixed charge of living and trading within the walls. The jurors named the lands beyond the burgage. A parcel called Farenengowen, alias Smithsland, reckoned at one ploughland, was held by David White, alderman, for twenty shillings Irish a year. Clowinmackine, half a ploughland, was in his possession too, for ten shillings. Four parcels called Ardnegallagh, Caherdavy, Shanevolly, and Farrencoumarry together made one ploughland, held by James White, Thomas Comyn, and Rorie Omighan for twenty shillings. Ballygadynan, one ploughland, once held by John Blunt in ancient time, was now in the possession of John Arthure, for twenty shillings. Clonecunnon, alias Cahirnefinellie, was held by David Comyn and Edmond Comyn for the same. Cownagh and Clownedrynagh, one ploughland between them, were held by David Comyn, Richard White, and Teige M'Shane. Bally Inaghten More Moylish and Bally Inaghtan Begg were in the hands of William Strich, alderman, John Arthure, and James White, merchants. All paid twenty shillings Irish yearly to the mayor and commonalty. Not every parcel owed the Corporation. The Prior's land, lying north of the Bridge of Thomond, about fifteen acres, had been granted by the King's Majesty to Edmond Sexton and yielded no rent. Seven acres called Ffarreny Killy belonged to the Rectory or Vicarage of Killely, held by the parson or vicar, paying nothing. And two mills called the King's Mills, under one roof in the west part of the city walls, between the city weir and the rock called Corrogower on the Shannon, near the King's Castle, had sometimes been held by the mayor and commonalty, though whether by lease or otherwise the jurors did not know.

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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Mungret in Limerick holds the ruins of an early church, kept in fair preservation and repaired some years ago by the Board of Works. The side walls stand 2 feet 10 inches thick and 14 feet high, built of good stones cemented with excellent mortar. The gables are remarkably high and sharp-pointed. The doorway sits in the western gable, after the fashion of the Irish churches. It is 6 feet 8 inches in height, 3 feet 7 inches wide at the bottom, 3 feet 4 inches at the top, 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 now filled up, though 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 inside. The length cannot now be determined, as the western gable has long since disappeared, and in its place a modern wall has been erected. The walls are built of large square stones cemented with mortar, about 2 feet 6 inches in thickness. This ruin is considered to be of later date than the first, belonging to the Anglo-Norman period.

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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Close to Toryhill, there was once a fort called Asal, at a place known then as Knockdrum Asal, near Croom. It counted among the royal residences of the King of Munster in Hy Fidhgente. The old name for such a place was Treda na righ, the triple fossed fort of the King.

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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Near the walls of Limerick, in the parish of Temple Moyry, also called Lady's parish and now St. Mary's, stood a convent known as Monaster ne Callowe Duffe, or Black Abbey. Its gardens, orchards and buildings were held by Murrugho McDermodo J. Bryan, Baron of Inchequeyne in Thomond, according to Peyton's survey.

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.

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Bruree was one of the places Brian strengthened after he became undisputed King of Munster. The enemies of the Dalcassians had been subdued and the murderers of Mahon punished. Brian made a circuit of his newly acquired dominions and fortified the forts of Kilfinane, the island in Lough Gur, Dun Eochair Maigue here at Bruree, and Dunchath, all in County Limerick.

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.

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Kilfinane is a town in County Limerick. After the enemies of the Dalcassians were 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 at Bruree, and Dunchath, all in County Limerick.

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.

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This is the parish of Saint Munchin's. In 1477, the canonry and prebend here fell vacant when Donald MacGillapadrig resigned it in Rome. The living was valued at 20 marcs. John Offaelayn, a cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself in the name of Dermot O'Brien, another cleric of the diocese, for the position. That same year, Offaelayn also bound himself in Dermot O'Brien's name for the first fruits of the treasurership of the diocese, worth 50 marcs, vacant by the resignation of William Offaolan in Rome.

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.

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In 1438, in Limerick, a man named Hemy Burnham bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the chancellorship of the diocese. The office was valued at 60 marcs. It had fallen vacant by the free resignation of Jordan of Cork and Cloyne. Three years later, in 1441, John Walsche, dean of Cork, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the rectory of the parochial church of Effin, in the name of John Stack, vacant by a new provision.

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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Somewhere around here, the churches of Cloncrew and Clonelty once stood. They were in the Deanery of Ballingarry. A taxation valuation recorded that both were destroyed by war. Nothing more is said of how or when. Only that they were gone.

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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The parish of Corcomohide in Limerick has a story from 1471. A cleric of the diocese, Odo Mulgurym, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church here. It was valued at 12 marcs. The vicarage was about to become vacant because the perpetual vicar, William O'Ronayn, was being deprived of it. So Odo Mulgurym took on the obligation, standing as principal, to pay those first fruits for a living worth 12 marcs a year. What became of William O'Ronayn after his deprivation, or whether Odo Mulgurym ever held the vicarage itself, the record does not say. Only the binding survives.

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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The parish of Clonelty was caught in a dispute over its church living in 1394. A papal mandate ordered that John O'Doughe, a priest of the diocese of Cashel, be summoned. He was unlawfully holding the perpetual vicarage of Clonelty, valued at 5 marks. The vicarage was considered void because John O'Molcokara had held it for three or more years without being ordained priest. If the findings confirmed this, the vicarage was to be given instead to William Hammond, a priest of the diocese.

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-

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 103

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The parish of Donaghmore has one of the better surviving early stone churches in the diocese of Limerick. These are old Celtic churches, built with massive stonework and roofs of exceedingly high pitch. The roof was of exceedingly high pitch, the record says. Some of these churches stayed unchanged over the centuries, keeping their old oblong shape. Others had Norman windows and doors fitted into the original walls later on, without altering the general outline. Donaghmore is named alongside Mungret and Killultan as a place where you can still see this kind of building today.

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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Shanagolden may hold the site of a lost church. The men of North Munster came south across the Luimnech, the old name for the Shannon from Limerick city to the sea, and landed somewhere near Foynes. They went on to Donaghmore of Maghaine, also called Cinel Dine. Those names were added to tell this Donaghmore apart from another in the territory. The author suggests it may have stood in the district of Shanagolden and disappeared during the Danish wars. There St. Patrick preached and baptized them. After that he went to the hill of Finne, or Fidhne, and from it he saw their country and blessed it.

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*
1 s. c. D. 1.

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Limerick was one of five Dominican houses Edward I favoured. In 1285, soon after he became king, he granted 25 marcs a year at the Exchequer in Dublin to the Dominicans of Dublin, Cork, Waterford, Limerick and Drogheda.

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.

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 241

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Athlacca is a parish in Limerick. In 1475 Philip O'Ronayn, a canon of Limerick diocese and a bachelor of decrees, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial churches of Athlacca and Dromin. Together they were valued at 32 marcs, and they stood vacant by the constitution "Execrabilis." That same year, Philip, as principal and private person, bound himself again in the name of Thomas O'Ronayn, a priest of the diocese, for the first fruits of the deanship worth 60 marcs and the rectorship of Ballyngady, worth 24 marcs, under a mandate to provide Thomas with both.

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.

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 362

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Near Ballingharry, a monastery once stood by the village. It was called the Monastery of St. John, of the third order of St. Francis, as the old account relates.

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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Limerick. Gaspar White was precentor of the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary here. He read the rolls and wrote down what he learned. Six dignities stood in the cathedral church: the episcopate, the decanate, the precentorate, the chancellorate, the treasurership, and the archdiaconate. He learned the benefices of each dignity. He found six diaconates in the diocese, and eleven prebends or canonries. He noted how many prebends lay in each decanate.

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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Somewhere close to Scattery Island, there was a church called Height of the Angels. In 1446, John Mackehecayn bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of its guardianship, valued at 8 marks. The position had been left vacant by the privation of Donald O'Kinella. The year before, in 1445, Connor, son of O'Connor Kerry, was slain by his kinsman Mahon O'Connor as both were going in a boat to this island.

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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The road passes through the parish of Donaghmore. In 1391, John Rede, Doctor of Civil Law, was appointed to the canonry and prebend of Donaghmore in the diocese of Limerick. In 1392, the Archdeacon and Gerald O'Molkarar, canon, were ordered to summon William Brys, priest of Meath, who unlawfully detained the chancellorship, worth 40 marks, and assign it to Thomas, son of John Geraldines, knight, rector of Cluychertrayn in Ardfert.

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.

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 365

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Somewhere close to Kilmallock stood a college with a network of dependencies. It held two vicariates, the vicariate of the college itself and the vicariate of Athnese. Below those came a string of chapels: Ballinghaddy, Saycaithile, Keilionan, Dune-gaddy and Dune-joris, Martell, Kilbeedy Major, and the Chapel of St. Martin. That is the list as it survives, a record of what belonged to the college and nothing more of its life.

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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Somewhere around here, Askeaton was in the hands of the Maltravers family in the fourteenth century. In 1367, John Maltravers junior was owner of both Rathkeale and Askeaton. The Maltravers held the manor of Rathkeale in this period, and Askeaton came with it. But towards the close of the century, these lands passed into the possession of the Earls of Desmond. After that, the subsequent history of this town and the surrounding country is little known until the time of the Elizabethan wars, though it remained in the possession of the Kildare family. The same lack of record applies to much of the county during those years.

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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In 1418, Thomas resigned the Desmond estates to his uncle James. Thomas's son Maurice was assigned Mallow, Broghill, and Kilcolman as his earl's portion. Thomas had suffered severe treatment from his friends and subjects. He quit the country and died at Rouen in Normandy in 1420. It is said the King of England attended his funeral. James became Earl of Desmond, more Celtic in nature than any of his predecessors, having passed his youth with the O'Briens of Thomond.

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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Mungret is one of the best surviving examples of the early Celtic stone churches in the diocese of Limerick. These churches had roofs of exceedingly high pitch, a hallmark of the early Irish Church's architecture. The old oblong Celtic church was often left unchanged in later centuries, though sometimes Norman windows and doors were inserted without altering the building's general outline. Mungret stands as evidence of how these churches were built, before the Normans came and added their own features to older structures elsewhere.

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.

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 12

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Somewhere around here was O'Fergus, also called Fargus. It appears in the Black Book and again in the Rental, where some of the townlands are given in detail. Peyton's Survey calls it Farrensessergh. The townlands correspond with those in the Rental, and it would now be represented by the parish of Clonagh and part of Kilscannell.

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 .

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 216

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Close to Rathnaseer are the remains of an early church. It served as the chapel of the precentor of the diocese of Limerick. The ruin survives in a fair state of preservation.

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.

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 214

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In the parish of Rathronan, the old church of Chapel Maurice once stood about a mile north of Ardagh, a little east of the Shanagolden road. Its presentation belonged to Thomas Oige. A Protestant church of that name now occupies the old site.

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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As you pass through Saint Munchin's parish in Limerick, it holds an old church story from 1464. In that year, Donald Macgillypadrig bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Saint Munchin's in the church of Limerick. It was valued at 20 marcs and had fallen vacant when Matthew was promoted to the bishopric of Killaloe. That same year, Matthew Laurence MacComara, a cleric of the diocese of Killaloe, also bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber, in the name of Bernard Obrey, for the first fruits of the same canonry and prebend. His valuation was 12 marcs. The record notes that Donald must not have been put in possession.

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

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick

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In the Diocese of Limerick, there was a chapel dedicated to St. Patrick on the mountain. It was dedicated on the 17th of March, fitting the tradition that links Patrick with high, remote ground. Little else about it survives in the record.

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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There's a town along this road called Ballingarry. In 1489, a dispute over its church's vicarage reached Rome. Philip O'Kail had been holding the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Ballingarry, known as Garth, without any title. The Holy See declared it vacant. A priest of the diocese of Limerick, Nicholas Wale, then bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of that vicarage, valued at 16 marcs.

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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Close to Kilmallock, a perpetual vicarage once stood in the parochial church. William Akhbard had been its vicar. When he died, the vicarage fell vacant, valued at 20 marcs. A cleric of Limerick diocese, John Offaelan, then bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of that vicarage. This was in 1478. The church itself was called Killoca, another old name for Kilmallock.

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 .

Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 166

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Close to Adare, in 1301, John Fitzthomas obtained a grant in fee of free warren in his demesne lands across several Limerick manors: Adare, Croom, Castle Robert, Athlacca, and Corcomohide, among others. The grant also covered lands in Kildare and Carlow. After taking possession of his ancestral inheritance, he settled on the Kildare estates, nearer the centre of government, but he did not neglect his holdings here.

The diocese of Limerick, ancient and medieval

The stories, best first

Church of Ballyowen identified as Ballyea near Fedamore

Cistercian monastery of Nenay (Maighe)

Fitzgibbons of Mahoonagh flourishing in the locality

Franciscan monastery at Kilshane near Ballingarry

Henry II appoints governors in Limerick

Holy well dedicated to St. Patrick near Castletown Conyers

Killonahan church and its prebendal vicar

Kilmallock church belongs to St. Mary's Cathedral

Kilmallock collegiate church dedicated to Peter and Paul

Kilmallock Dominican Priory ruins on the Loobagh

Kilmurry vicarage and unduly received fruits

Limerick mayor sworn in on St. Senan's festival

Magreny half-tuath attached to Askeaton

Maltravers held manor of Rathkeale in 1367

Newcastle: monastery of Knights Templars

Peyton's Survey names Toghe Meaghan and Yeaghtragh near Cahermoyle

Prior of St. John the Baptist priory, Nenagh, acts as procurator

Prior's land north of the Bridge of Thomond

Rathkeale church dedicated to Holy Trinity

Rathkeale monastery ruins near Limerick road

Round tower and well at Ardpatrick

St. Dermot of Kilmacnowen near Knocknarea

St. Laurence church beyond St. John's Gate, Limerick

St. Patrick baptizes men at Terryglass

Thomas forced to resign Desmond estates at Callan

Unlawful occupation of Kilbradran and Kilmoylan vicarages

Vicarage of Kilcornan alias Claneagga with chapel

1484 O'Phelan takes ministry of St. James, Adare

Adare's White Monastery of the Holy Trinity

Ancient burgage rent of Limerick city

Ancient church ruins at Mungret described

Asal fort at Toryhill near Croom

Black Abbey near walls of Limerick

Brian fortifies Dun Eochair Maigue at Bruree

Brian fortifies fort at Kilfinane

Canonry and prebend of St. Munchin's vacant by resignation in Rome

Chancellorship of Limerick diocese vacated by Jordan of Cork

Cloncrew and Clonelty churches destroyed by war

Corcomohide vicarage and Odo Mulgurym

Disputed vicarage of Clonelty

Donaghmore as example of early stone church

Donaghmore possibly located in Shanagolden district, lost to Danish wars

Edward I grants annual payment to Limerick Dominicans

First fruits bound for churches of Athlacca and Dromin

Franciscan monastery of St. John near Ballingharry

Gaspar White, precentor of Limerick Cathedral, surveys benefices

Guardianship of 'Height of the Angels' church at Iniscathay (1446)

John Rede appointed to canonry and prebend of Donaghmore

Kilmallock college and its dependent vicariates and chapels

Maltravers held Askeaton before Earls of Desmond

Maurice assigned Mallow, Broghill, and Kilcolman

Mungret as example of early stone church

O'Fergus tuath recorded in Black Book and Rental

Rathnaseer early church ruin, chapel of the precentor

Rathronan church site near Ardagh

St. Munchin's canonry appointments in Limerick

St. Patrick's chapel on the mountain

Vicarage of Ballingarry contested, 1489

Vicarage of Kilmallock vacant by death of William Akhbard

Free warren granted in Limerick manors