The diocese of Limerick, ancient and medieval

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1. Ardpatrick named for St. Patrick

   Ardpatrick · townland · Limerick

   In the townland of Ardpatrick, St. Patrick's name is permanently wedded to the nomenclature of the county, preserving the memory of his association with the place.

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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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   Somewhere around here is Ardpatrick, a place whose name carries St. Patrick's into the naming of the county itself. The memory of his association with this ground has held fast. The old stories say that when St. Patrick entered the territory of Hy Fidhgente, the ruling chieftain Lonan welcomed him and laid on a banquet 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 straight to Lonan and Deacon Mantan, who were looking after the preparation of the repast. 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. Near here there is also a small enclosure on the southern slope of the hill running between Knockaderry and Ballingarry, close to Cloncagh church, where it is said Patrick rested for a night. Wells sacred to his name stand near Castletown Conyers and in Howardstown, near Bruree. Scarcely any of these names are found in the Tripartite Life of the Saint, but some are substitutes for the old names mentioned there.

2. Athlacca church dedicated to St. John the Baptist

   Athlacca · parish · Limerick

   The Protestant church at Athlacca, also called Flaggyford, is built on the ancient site. The original church was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and the Earl of Kildare presented to its rectory and vicarage.

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   (The church of Athlacca (Flaggyford) ; the Earl of Kildare presents to the rectory and vicarage.) The Protestant church is built on the ancient site. It was dedicated to St. John the Baptist. There is another

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 204

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   The parish of Athlacca was also called Flaggyford. Its church was dedicated to St. John the Baptist, and the Earl of Kildare presented to its rectory and vicarage. The Protestant church now standing there was built on the ancient site.

3. Bruff church dedicated to St. Peter of Alexandria

   Bruff · town · Limerick

   The church of Bruff, whose rectory belonged to the prior of the Hospitallers of Any, has a Protestant church built on its ancient site. It was dedicated to St. Peter of Alexandria on 26th November.

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   (The church of Bruff ; rectory belongs to the master or prior of the Hospitallers of Any.) The Protestant church is built on the ancient site. It was dedicated to St. Peter of Alexandria, 26th November.

   Ecclesia de Tulagbrek Prebenda .

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 205

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   Bruff in Limerick had a church whose rectory belonged to the prior of the Hospitallers of Any. A Protestant church now stands on the ancient site. The old church was dedicated to Saint Peter of Alexandria on the 26th of November.

4. Canonry and prebend of Killeedy in Limerick diocese

   Killeedy · parish · Limerick · 1441

   In 1441 Cornelius O'Longsygh bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Gerald Philip de Geraldinis for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Killeedy, valued at 8 marcs, vacant by the deprivation of Cornelius O'Hymur.

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   1441. The aforesaid Cornelius as procurator, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Gerald Philip de Geraldinis for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Kyllidi (Killeedy), value 8 marcs, vacant by the deprivation of Cornelius O’Hymur.

   1443. Matthew MacNemara, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Kylkide (Kilkeedy), value 8 marcs, vacant by deprivation.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 235

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   Church records for the parish of Killeedy begin in 1441. Cornelius O'Longsygh, as procurator, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Gerald Philip de Geraldinis, for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend, valued at 8 marcs, vacant by the deprivation of Cornelius O'Hymur. In 1443, Matthew MacNemara bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church, also valued at 8 marcs, vacant by deprivation.

5. Church of Fedamore and the prior of Cahir

   Fedamore · town · Limerick

   The church of Fedamore, whose name derives from Fiadamair or Damair's Wood, had the prior of Cahir as its rector and also had a vicar. It formed part of the medieval diocesan establishment of Limerick.

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   (The church of Fedamore (Fiadamair Damair’s Wood), Rector, the prior of Cahir, and hath a vicar. It

   1 See Lenihan’s History of Limerick, p. 558, where it is said, on the authority of Dr. Young, that Killfintenan parish church had part of the church of Six-mile-bridge, the Oil Mills, Ballydane East and West, Breakill, Moyhill, Ballymorris, Portvine, and Garrine Curragh.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 196

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   Nearby is Fedamore, a place whose old name, Fiadamair, means Damair's Wood. It had a church in the medieval diocese of Limerick. The prior of Cahir served as its rector, and it also had a vicar.

6. Disputed vicarage of Kilscannell

   Kilscannell · townland · Limerick · 1396

   In 1396, Gyllaseanayn O'Halpin was to be ordained priest and obtain the vicarage of Kilscannell, valued at 5 marks, which was void because Richard Burke held it for over a year without being ordained priest and without dispensation.

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   1396. Gyllaseanayn O’Halpin to be ordained priest,, and to obtain the vicarage of Kilscannell, value 5 marks, void, because Richard Burke who had no dispensation, held it for a year and more without being ordained priest.

   These items are very interesting, as they show what little patronage the bishop of the diocese had in those days. It is curious that all the mandates, directing these appointments, are addressed to members of the chapter, instead of the bishop.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 165

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   Somewhere close to Kilscannell, in 1396, Gyllaseanayn O'Halpin was to be ordained priest and obtain the vicarage, valued at 5 marks. It was void because Richard Burke had held it for a year and more without being ordained priest, and had no dispensation. The records note that the bishop had little patronage in those days, and that mandates directing such appointments were addressed to members of the chapter, not to the bishop.

7. Donald O'Brien grants Mungret to church

   Mungret · town · Limerick · 1194

   Around 1194, Donald O'Brien granted the lands of Mungret and Ivamnach to Brictius, Bishop of Limerick, and the clergy of St. Mary's, Limerick, in free and perpetual alms. The grant corresponds substantially to the present parish of Mungret.

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   Donald,2 King of Lumneach, to all the faithful of God as well present as to come, greeting. Know ye all thkt I have granted to Brictius, Bishop of Limerick, and his successors, and to the clergy of St. Mary's, Limerick, in free and perpetual alms the lands of Imungram (Mungret), and the lands of Ivamnach ; that is from the arch of Imungram to the lands of Imalin (now Knocknagaul), and from the ford of Cein, to the river Shannon, with all their appendices, and in ratification of this my grant in Fronkalmoigne, I •confirm it with the impression of my seal.

   Witness, Lord Matthew, Archbishop of Cashel, and Roger O' Grady.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 79

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   The town of Mungret, in Limerick, was once a royal gift. Around 1194, Donald, King of Limerick, granted the lands of Mungret and Ivamnach to Brictius, Bishop of Limerick, and to the clergy of St. Mary's in Limerick. He gave them in free and perpetual alms. The bounds ran from the arch of Mungret to the lands of I malin, now Knocknagaul, and from the ford of Cein to the river Shannon, with all their appendices. Donald confirmed the grant, as he put it, in Fronkalmoigne, with the impression of his seal. The land he gave that day corresponds substantially to the present parish of Mungret. The witnesses named were Lord Matthew, Archbishop of Cashel, and Roger O'Grady.

8. First fruits of canonry of Iniscathay valued at 32 marks (1432)

   Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1432

   In 1432, the first fruits of the canonry of Iniscathay were recorded as valued at 32 marks, within the diocese of Killaloe.

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   1432. The first fruits of the canonry of Inyskathayg,. valued at 32 marcs. Diocese of Killaloe,

   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.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 310

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   Close to Scattery Island, in 1432 the first fruits of the canonry of Iniscathay were valued at 32 marks, diocese of Killaloe. In 1446 John Mackehecayn 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 Iniscathay, diocese of Limerick, value 8 marks, vacant by the privation of Donald O'Kinella.

9. First of the Whites of Ballyconnell in Limerick

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1484

   In 1484, Walter Whyte became mayor of Limerick, marking the first time a member of the White family of Ballyconnell came to hold this civic position in Limerick.

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   This was the first of the Whites of Ballyconnell that came to Limerick.—

   . MSS.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 371

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   Limerick, 1484. Walter Whyte became mayor of this city. He was the first of the Whites of Ballyconnell to come to Limerick and hold that office. A family from outside the walls, now seated at the head of civic life.

10. Friarstown Chapel, commonly called Ballynabrair

    Friarstown · townland · Limerick

    The chapel or temple of Friarstown, commonly called Ballynabrair, is listed among the churches of the decanate of Limerick.

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    The chapel or temple of Friarstown, commonly called Ballynabrair.

    The chapel of Sen na ghauil, perhaps Knock na ghauil. M 20

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 358

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    Somewhere around here stood a chapel, sometimes called a temple, of Friarstown, known commonly as Ballynabrair. It was counted among the churches of the decanate of Limerick. Another chapel lay at Sen na ghauil, perhaps the same place as Knock na ghauil. Little else is recorded of either.

11. John Mothel, Augustinian Canon of Kells, appointed Bishop of Limerick

    Kells · town · Kilkenny · 1426

    John Mothel, an Augustinian Canon of the abbey of Kells in Co. Kilkenny, was appointed Bishop of Limerick by provision of Martin V. His episcopate lasted from 1426 to 1458.

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    John Mothel, an Augustinian Canon of the abbey of Kells, Co. Kilkenny, was appointed Bishop of Limerick*.

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    Kells in County Kilkenny was home to an Augustinian abbey. In 1426 one of its canons, John Mothel, was appointed Bishop of Limerick by provision of Martin V. He held that see until 1458.

12. John Wogan ratifies Limerick charter at Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin

    The Irish ratification of the Limerick charter was witnessed by John Wogan, Justiciary of Ireland, at Dublin on the sixth day of May, in the thirty-first year of the reign. This confirmed the liberties, free customs, and grants previously made to the citizens of Limerick.

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    In testimony whereof we have caused these our letters to be made patent. Witness, John Wogan, our Justiciary of Ireland, at Dublin, on the sixth day of May, in the thirty-first year of our reign.

    We, however, deeming the aforesaid gifts and grants ratified and acceptable for us and our heirs, as far as in us is, accept and a approve of them, and of our special grace we grant and confirm to our beloved, the present citizens of the aforesaid city, and their heirs and successors, citizens of said city, as the aforesaid charter reasonable testifies, and as the said citizens and their ancestors and predecessors, citizens of the said city, have had and holden the aforesaid lands and places hitherto, and have reasonably used and enjoyed the liberties and requittances aforesaid, and every of them, from the time of the execution of the charter aforesaid.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 341

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    Dublin is where John Wogan, Justiciary of Ireland, ratified the charter of Limerick. On the sixth day of May, in the thirty-first year of the reign, letters were made patent confirming what had been granted before. Wogan accepted and approved the gifts and grants already made to the citizens of Limerick, and by special grace confirmed them to the present citizens and their heirs. The charter testified that the citizens and their ancestors had held the lands and places, and had used and enjoyed the liberties and acquittances, from the time the charter was first executed. So what had been given to Limerick was ratified here, in Dublin, and made secure for the citizens and those who came after them.

13. Kilcolman Superior church near Knockaderry hill

    Knockaderry · townland · Limerick

    Kilcolman Superior is situated in the townland of that name near Knockaderry hill, often confounded with Kilcolman Inferior between Dunmoylan and Ardagh. The church has almost disappeared, but there is a large graveyard there.

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    (The church of Rathkeale belongs to the prebend of the chancellor, has one chapel, Kilcolman superior.) The Protestant church occupies the site of this old church. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Kilcolman superior is situated in the townland of that name near Knockaderry hill, and is often confounded with Kilcolman inferior, which is between Dunmoylan and Ardagh. The church has almost disappeared, but there is a large graveyard there.

    Ec. Kylscannill, Cancellarius Rector presentat Vicarium.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 215

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    Somewhere close to Knockaderry, there was a church called Kilcolman Superior. It was dedicated to the Holy Trinity, and it belonged to the prebend of the chancellor, as one of the churches of Rathkeale. A Protestant church now occupies the site of the old church. The old church has almost disappeared, though there is a large graveyard there. People often confuse this place with Kilcolman Inferior, which lies between Dunmoylan and Ardagh.

14. Killeedy church dedicated to St. Ida

    Killeedy · parish · Limerick

    The church of Keilioda, or Keumide, was a prebend dedicated to St. Ida (or Mida), abbess, on January 15th, valued at 30 pence. It was associated with the Decanate of Ardagh.

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    Church of Keilioda, or Keumide. A prebend. Dedicated to St. Ida, or Mida, abbess, January 15, . . . . . . 30

    Church of Rathrunan. A rectory. Dedicated, . . 40

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 363

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    As you pass through Killeedy in Limerick, there was a church here called Keilioda, or Keumide. It served as a prebend. The church was dedicated to Saint Ida, also called Mida, an abbess, on January 15. It was valued at 30 pence.

15. Kilmurly church recovered by Bishop Young

    Glin · town · Limerick · 1807

    The church of Kilmurly, now in County Kerry and part of the parish of Glin, was recovered by Bishop John Young of Limerick and attached to the parish of Kilfergus on 13th August 1807. It had previously been under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Ardfert.

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    I, John Young, Bishop of Limerick, have recovered the Church of Kilmurly with its appurtenances which for a long time previously had not been in the possession of my predecessors but under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Ardfert.

    I attach it to the parish of Kilfergus this 13th day of August, 1807.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 96

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    Around Glin, there's a church worth knowing about. Bishop John Young of Limerick recovered the Church of Kilmurly with its appurtenances. For a long time it had not been in the possession of his predecessors but under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Ardfert. He attached it to the parish of Kilfergus on the 13th of August, 1807.

16. Le Granagh district from Ashgrove to Athea

    Athea · town · Limerick · 1298

    Philip Fitzralph and Adam de Portesbury held 24 acres at Le Nanagh, later called Le Granagh, a large district running from Ashgrove over the hill to Athea comprising several townlands.

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    Philip Fitzralph and Adam de Portesbury, 24 acres in Le Nanagh, in later times this was called Le Granagh, and was the name of a large district running from Ashgrove over the hill to Athea, and comprised several townlands.

    Farmers. — There was 40 acres in Donaly (Dooally),

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 132

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    Nearby is Athea. Back in 1298, Philip Fitzralph and Adam de Portesbury held 24 acres at a place then called Le Nanagh. In later times it was known as Le Granagh, a large district running from Ashgrove over the hill to Athea, comprising several townlands.

17. Lost church of Rathurd near Donaghmore

    Rathurd · townland · Limerick

    The medieval church of Rathsyward, now identified as Rathurd near Donaghmore, was once a place of some importance but no part of the ancient building survives. It belonged to the dean of the diocese.

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    (The church of Rathsyward belongs to the dean.) The place where this church was situated is now known as Rathurd, not far from Donaghmore. No part of the ancient building remains, but was of some importance in ancient times.

    Ecclesia de Sengel una parte Thesaur, Proxy 2 s. (The church of Singland.) (See 1201 list.)

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 195

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    Somewhere around here was the medieval church of Rathsyward, now known as Rathurd, not far from Donaghmore. It belonged to the dean of the diocese. The church was of some importance in ancient times, but no part of the ancient building remains.

18. Nuns of O'Konyi at St. Catherine's near Shanagolden

    Shanagolden · town · Limerick

    An annual payment of 8s. was made to the Bishop of Limerick for land which Thomas's grandfather had granted to the nuns of O'Konyi, identified as St. Catherine's near Shanagolden.

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    Limerick by Thomas, for land which his grandfather granted to the nuns of O’Konyi (i.e. St. Catherine’s, near Shanagolden), and 26s. 8 d. paid to the same bishop to acquit land of demesne which Thomas held of him there, total, 34s. 8 d. The manor is worth for the king’s use, £36 14s. 2d. clear.

    The Manor of Novo Castro ( Newcastle West).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 132

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    Shanagolden was where Thomas's grandfather granted land to the nuns of O'Konyi, at St. Catherine's. An annual payment of 8s. went to the Bishop of Limerick for that land, with another 26s. 8d. to acquit demesne land Thomas held there. The total came to 34s. 8d. The manor itself was valued at £36 14s. 2d. clear for the king's use.

19. Olybane tuath in Rathkeale parish

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick

    Olybane is a tuath first mentioned in Peyton's Survey, with no earlier documentary reference. It corresponded to the south-eastern part of Rathkeale parish.

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    There is no mention of this tuath in any document earlier than Peyton’s Survey. As it is there described it would correspond to that part of Rathkeale parish, south-east of the town.

    Croth ( Croagh ).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 11

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    Rathkeale has an old territorial name attached to its south-eastern part: Olybane. No document before Peyton's Survey mentions this tuath, so its written history begins there, with a description that places it in this corner of the parish.

20. Papal Bull for sacristy of Iniscathay church (1429)

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1429

    In 1429, a papal Bull was issued for Donald O'Gillasenayn concerning the sacristy of the church of Iniscathay, which was then in the diocese of Killaloe.

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    1429. A Bull for Donald O’Gillasenayn, super sacristia church of Inyschathayg.2 Diocese of Killaloe.

    1432. The first fruits of the canonry of Inyskathayg,. valued at 32 marcs. Diocese of Killaloe,

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 310

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    Close to Scattery Island, a papal Bull was issued in 1429 for Donald O'Gillasenayn, concerning the sacristy of the church of Iniscathay, in the diocese of Killaloe. Three years later, in 1432, the first fruits of the canonry of Iniscathay were valued at 32 marcs.

21. Parochial church of St. Munchin's united to Hubert de Burgo's canonry

    Saint Munchin's · parish · Limerick · 1485

    In 1485 a bull provided for Hubert de Burgo, canon of Limerick, the union of the parochial church of St. Munchin's, valued at 8 marcs, to his canonry for life. No tax was paid as the value did not exceed 24 florins.

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    1485. A Bull for Hubert de Burgo, canon of Limerick, for the union of the parochial church of St. Monchini <St. Munchin’s), value 8 marcs, to his canonry during his life. No tax paid, as the value of the living does not exceed 24 florins.

    1486. William Wite, precentor of the church of Limerick, bachelor in utroque jure, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the precentorship of said church, value 60 marcs, to which is attached a certain canonry and prebend, being vacant by the promotion of Richard Stackpoole, elect of Limerick.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 243

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    The parish of Saint Munchin's in Limerick. In 1485 a papal bull made provision for Hubert de Burgo, a canon of Limerick. The parochial church of Saint Munchin's, valued at 8 marcs, was united to his canonry for his lifetime. No tax was paid for it, because the value of the living did not exceed 24 florins.

22. Rathcahill united to Mahoonagh parish

    Rathcahill · townland · Offaly · 1471

    In 1471, Maurice O'Dunworth, rector of Mahoonagh, bound himself for the first fruits of the parochial church of Rathcahill (alias Monagay), valued at 24 marcs. The church of Rathcahill was to be united to Mahoonagh during the lifetime of Maurice.

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    1471. Maurice Ydonurt (O’Dunworth), rector of the parochial church of Moteanach (Mahoonagh), as principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial church of Rachkail (Rathcahill) alias Moynhatgayhy (Monagay), value 24 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Curia. The same to be united to Montenach (Mahoonagh) during the lifetime of Maurice.

    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.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 239

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    Somewhere close to Rathcahill, in 1471, a church stood that was also known by the name Monagay. Maurice O'Dunworth, rector of the church of Mahoonagh, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial church of Rathcahill, valued at 24 marcs. The church had fallen vacant by devolution to the Curia. It was to be united to Mahoonagh, and this union was to last for the lifetime of Maurice.

23. Rectorship of Ballingaddy provided to Thomas O'Ronayn

    Ballingaddy · parish · Limerick · 1475

    In 1475 Philip O'Ronayn bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Thomas O'Ronayn for the first fruits of the rectorship of Ballingaddy, valued at 24 marcs, alongside the deanship valued at 60 marcs.

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    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.

    1476. Philip O’Ronayn, canon of Limerick, and Donald Machprian (MacBrien), canon of Emly, both bound themselves in the name of Thomas Geraldinis to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the chancellorship, about to become vacant by the privation of Donald alias Denis Off elan, formerly chancellor.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 241

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    The parish of Ballingaddy in Limerick appears in a record from 1475. Philip O'Ronayn, a canon of Limerick diocese, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Thomas O'Ronayn, a priest of the diocese, for the first fruits of two positions. One was the rectorship of the parish, valued at 24 marcs. The other was the deanship, valued at 60 marcs. Both were vacant, and a mandate was issued to provide Thomas with them.

24. Rectorships of Mahoonagh and Monagay united for Maurice Offaelan

    Mahoonagh · parish · Limerick · 1479

    In 1479 John Offaillayn bound himself in the name of Maurice Offaelan for the first fruits of the rectorships of the parochial churches of Mahoonagh (16 marcs) and Rathcahill alias Monagay (24 marcs). Both rectorships were united for Maurice.

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    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.

    1480. Thomas Cantulum (vel Cantulinn), 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 SS. Peter and Paul of Killocia (Kilmallock), value 60 marcs, silver.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 242

    As the companion tells it

    The parish of Mahoonagh appears along this road. In 1479 a cleric of the diocese of Limerick named John Offaillayn, acting as procurator, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Maurice Offaelan. He was paying the first fruits of two rectorships. One was the parochial church of Mahoonagh, valued at 16 marcs. The other was Rathcahill, also called Monagay, valued at 24 marcs. Both rectorships had been united for Maurice. So John Offaillayn stood surety, in his name, for the debt owed to Rome.

25. Rectory of Croom parochial church

    Croom · town · Limerick · 1431–1441

    In 1431 Bernard O'Conchuyr bound himself for the first fruits of the rectory of the parochial church of Croom, valued at 20 marcs, vacated by William Erstokin. In 1432 Alan Haymur, vicar of Dunnaman, acted as principal for Cornelius O'Hymur for the parochial church of Croom, valued at 20 marcs, vacant by the marriage of John O'Riordan.

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    1431. Bernard O’Conchuyr, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the rectory of the parochial church of Croma (Croom), value 20 marcs, vacated by William Erstokin.

    1430. A Bull for Dermot O’Barry for the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Kilmury (Kilmurry), value 4 marcs, returned without obligation.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 234

    As the companion tells it

    In the town of Croom, the rectory of the parochial church was valued at 20 marcs. In 1431 Bernard O'Conchuyr bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for its first fruits, vacated by William Erstokin. In 1432 Alan Haymur, vicar of Dunnaman, acted as principal for Cornelius O'Hymur for the same church, vacant by the marriage of John O'Riordan.

26. Rocheforts held advowson of Effin church in 1418

    Effin · townland · Limerick · 1418

    The Rocheforts held the manor of Tobbernea and retained the advowson of the church of Effin as late as 1418, when they are mentioned in records of that year.

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    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.

    Sir Thomas de Lees, who fell at the battle of Dysert O’Dea, was probably a descendant of that Thomas de Lees referred to as retainer of Thomas de Clare, held Garthbyboys in Limerick from Richard de Clare, which one, Thomas de Hampton, was ordered by the king to hold.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 182

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Effin, there was a church the Rocheforts kept a hand in. They held the manor of Tobbernea, and as late as 1418 they still had the advowson of the church of Effin. That year the records name them with it. An advowson meant the right to present the parish priest, so the Rocheforts chose who served this church.

27. Shanagolden, Ardinir and Rathnaser churches assigned to Chantor

    Shanagolden · town · Limerick

    The churches of Shanagolden (Sengola), Ardinir, and Rathnaser were assigned in prebend to M. O'Melinus, the Chantor of the diocese. This allocation formed part of the cathedral's formal organization of its benefices.

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    To M. O’Melinus, Chantor, the churches of Sengola (Shanagolden), Ardinir, and Rathnaser in prebend.

    To William de Cardiff, Treasurer, the church of Sengol (Singland), with the lands of Rathgarellein, with its appurtenances and spiritual benefices. It was written Rathgreylon in later times, and was near the present Rathurd, but the name is now forgotten. Drommoluba, with its appurtenances, as well of fishes, as of all other benefices in prebend. It is also written Dromin, and may be identical with the townland of that name near Par teen.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 105

    As the companion tells it

    In Shanagolden, the old record names three churches assigned to the Chantor of the diocese. M. O'Melinus held Shanagolden itself, listed as Sengola, along with Ardinir and Rathnaser, in prebend. This was part of how the cathedral organized its benefices, parceling out churches and their lands to its officers. The Chantor's share ran to these three.

28. Temple Athea and Moymore church near Athea

    Athea · town · Limerick · 1298

    The church of Magmor, also written Moymore, lay near the village of Athea and corresponds with the present townland of Benmore, near which the old ruined church called Temple Athea is situated. The townland was included in the Manor of Shanid in 1298.

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    The name of this church is also written Moymore. It lay near the village of Athea, and would correspond with the present townland of Benmore, near which the old ruined church called Temple Athea is situated.

    The townland is included in the Manor of Shanid in 1298.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 96

    As the companion tells it

    Athea had a church called Moymore, also written Magmor, lying near the village. It corresponds with the present townland of Benmore, and near Benmore stands the old ruined church called Temple Athea. In 1298 the townland was part of the Manor of Shanid.

29. Three monasteries in Limerick city

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    Three monasteries existed in Limerick: the Canons Regular of St. Augustine near Ball's Bridge, the Dominican monastery of St. Saviour, and the Franciscan monastery at the place commonly called the Abbey.

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    The monastery of the Canons Regular of St. Augustine, near Ball’s Bridge,

    The monastery of St. Saviour, of the Dominicans,

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 359

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    Limerick once held three monasteries. The Canons Regular of St. Augustine kept their house near Ball's Bridge. The Dominicans had the monastery of St. Saviour. And the Franciscans kept a monastery at the place commonly called the Abbey.

30. Ardpatrick rectory under Donoughmore prebend

    Ardpatrick · townland · Limerick

    The rectory of Ardpatrick in the Diocese of Limerick belonged to the prebendary of Donoughmore, along with the rectory of the parish of Donoughmore and the parish of Keiliele with its appendices.

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    XI. To the prebendary of Donoughmore belong : — 1. The rectory of the parish of Donoughmore. 2. The rectory of the parish of Keiliele with its appendices. 3. The rectory of Ardpatrick.

    XII. To the rectory of Kilpeacon belongs the rectory of the chapel of Keilcuain of Aghennis.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 365

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Ardpatrick, there was a rectory that belonged to the prebendary of Donoughmore. The same prebendary held two other rectories — the parish of Donoughmore itself, and the parish of Keiliele with its appendices. This was in the Diocese of Limerick.

31. Ballinamona Church dedicated to St. Athanasius

    Ballinamona or Ballyellin · townland · Carlow

    The parish church of Athenese, or Beallathenesigh, or Beallananesy, was dedicated to St. Athanasius on the 2nd of May. Its rectory belonged to the college of Kilmallock.

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    The parish church of Athenese, or Beallathenesigh, or Beallananesy, dedicated to St. Athanasius, 2nd day of May, whose rectory belongs to the college of Kilmallock, . . 10 o

    The church of Kilbride Major, dedicated to St. Brigid, 1st day of February. It is a rectory that belongs to the college of Kilmallock.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 359

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Ballinamona or Ballyellin, there was a parish church called Athenese, or Beallathenesigh, or Beallananesy. It was dedicated to St. Athanasius on the 2nd of May. Its rectory belonged to the college of Kilmallock. That is what the old record preserves.

32. Chapel of Keiltemplalain near Bruff barely visible

    Bruff · town · Limerick

    The chapel of Keiltemplalain, located north of Bruff, had remains scarcely visible according to Dr. Young's later observation.

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    The chapel of Keiltemplalain, near Bruff, to the north. [Its remains scarcely visible. — Dr. Young]. ,

    The chapel of St. Kyran, between Athlacca and Glenogra, belongs to Glenogra. [Scarcely exists. — Dr. Young].

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 360

    As the companion tells it

    North of Bruff, there was a chapel called Keiltemplalain. By the time Dr. Young looked for it, its remains were scarcely visible.

33. John Macclache, vicar of Adare, takes Croom benefice, 1487

    Adare · townland · Limerick · 1487

    John Macclache, perpetual vicar of the parochial church of Adare, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the united vicarage and rectorship of the parochial church of Croom, valued together at 20 marcs, for the duration of his lifetime.

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    1487. John Macclache, perpetual vicar of the parochial church of Adare, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the vicarage and rectorship of the parochial church of Cronnit (Croom), value of both together 20 marcs, and being vacant are united during the lifetime of John, also for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend, vacant by the death of Thomas Cantelon, and for the first fruits of the precentorship vacant by the death of Richard, Bishop of Limerick, which took place at Rome.

    1488. Maurituis O’Hanranin, prior of the monastery of Inscrinonan, Killaloe diocese, bound himself in the name of Theodoric O’Brien, for the first fruits to the Apostolic Chamber for the archdeaconship of Limerick, also for the rectorship of the parochial church of Cromowe (Croom), value 24 marcs, vacant for such a time as the collation devolved on the Holy See. They were united and conferred on Theodoric.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 244

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, in 1487, John Macclache was the perpetual vicar of the parochial church of Adare. He bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the vicarage and rectorship of the parochial church of Croom, the two valued together at 20 marcs. They were vacant and united for the duration of his lifetime. He also bound himself for the first fruits of a canonry and prebend, vacant by the death of Thomas Cantelon, and for the first fruits of the precentorship, vacant by the death of Richard, Bishop of Limerick, who died at Rome. The year after, in 1488, a different matter touched Croom again. Maurituis O'Hanranin, prior of the monastery of Inscrinonan in the Killaloe diocese, bound himself in the name of Theodoric O'Brien for the first fruits to the Apostolic Chamber for the archdeaconship of Limerick, and for the rectorship of Croom, valued at 24 marcs. That too was united and conferred on Theodoric.

34. O'Gallawhore half-tuath equals Grange parish

    Grange · townland · Limerick

    O'Gallawhore was a half-tuath adjoining Magreny, equivalent to the present parish of Grange. It may have originally formed one tuath with Magreny.

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    Cloncagh. It is called a half-tuath, and attached to Askeaton. There is another half-tuath adjoining called O’Gallawhore, which would be equivalent to the present parish of Grange. Perhaps the two originally formed one tuath.

    O’Fergus.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 12

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here was O'Gallawhore, a half-tuath, a division equal to the present parish of Grange. It adjoined another half-tuath, and the two may originally have been one tuath before they were split apart.

35. St Kyran's chapel between Athlacca and Glenogra barely survives

    Glenogra · townland · Limerick

    The chapel of St. Kyran, situated between Athlacca and Glenogra, belonged to Glenogra but had almost entirely disappeared by Dr. Young's time.

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    The chapel of St. Kyran, between Athlacca and Glenogra, belongs to Glenogra. [Scarcely exists. — Dr. Young].

    The chapel of St. Latemus, near Bruff. [Its site now unknown. — Dr. Young].

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 360

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Glenogra stood the chapel of Saint Kyran, between Athlacca and Glenogra. It belonged to Glenogra. By Dr. Young's time it scarcely existed, almost entirely gone.

36. Vicarage of Effin and parish church of Monagay held by Gerald

    Effin · townland · Limerick · 1394

    Gerald, son of Maurice Richard, Knight and canon of Limerick, who studied civil law for four and a half years, held the canonry and prebend of Effin along with the parish church of Moynachy (Monagay) in the diocese.

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    1394.1 The Archbishop of Cashel was ordered to make provision for Gerald, son of Maurice Richard, Knight canon of Limerick, who studied civil law for four years and a half, if found fit after an examination,, of a canonry in the diocese, with the reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he held the canonry and prebend of Effin, with the parish church of Moynachy (Monagay) in the diocese.

    1396. Gyllaseanayn O’Halpin to be ordained priest,, and to obtain the vicarage of Kilscannell, value 5 marks, void, because Richard Burke who had no dispensation, held it for a year and more without being ordained priest.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 165

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Effin, Gerald held a canonry and prebend, with the parish church of Monagay, in the diocese of Limerick. He was the son of Maurice Richard, a knight and canon of Limerick. He studied civil law for four and a half years. In 1394, the Archbishop of Cashel was ordered to make provision for him of another canonry, with the reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he already held the canonry and prebend with the parish church. He was to be examined, and found fit before the provision was made.

37. Vicarage of SS Peter and Paul, Kilmallock, valued at 60 marcs silver

    Kilmallock · townland · Limerick · 1480

    In 1480 Thomas Cantulum, priest of Limerick diocese, bound himself for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of SS Peter and Paul of Kilmallock, valued at 60 marcs silver, indicating the relative wealth of this church.

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    1480. Thomas Cantulum (vel Cantulinn), 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 SS. Peter and Paul of Killocia (Kilmallock), value 60 marcs, silver.

    Dermod Ykamayn, priest of Limerick diocese,

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 242

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here stood the church of Saints Peter and Paul. In 1480, Thomas Cantulum, a priest of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of its perpetual vicarage. The living was valued at 60 marcs of silver, a measure of what this church was worth. Dermod Ykamayn, another priest of Limerick, appears in the same record.

38. Ardagh parish church belongs to the Archdeacon

    Ardagh · town · Limerick

    The parish church of Ardagh belonged to the Archdeacon of the Diocese of Limerick and was dedicated, valued at 7 shillings. It served as the head of the Decanate of Ardagh.

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    Parish church of Ardagh, belongs to the Archdeacon. Dedicated, . . . . . . . . . . ..7a

    Church of New Grange of the bridge [de ponte]. Dedicated, . • M •• •• •• •• 60

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 363

    As the companion tells it

    Ardagh, in Limerick. The parish church here belonged to the Archdeacon of the diocese. It was dedicated, and valued at 7 shillings. It served as the head of the Decanate of Ardagh.

39. Cahercuan site of Brian Boru's killing of Donovan

    Bruff · town · Limerick

    A footnote identifies Cahercuan, near Bruff, as the place where Brian Boru slew Donovan, King of Hy Fidhgente. The place appears in the Monasteranenagh land grant list as Cathircuain.

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    1 Evidently this is the Cahercuan where Brian Boru slew Donovan, King of Hy Fidhgente, and was near Bruff.

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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 264

    As the companion tells it

    Bruff is the town. Near here at Cahercuan, Brian Boru slew Donovan, King of Hy Fidhgente. The place also appears in the Monasteranenagh land grant list, written as Cathircuain.

40. Canonry and prebend of Dysert, Limerick diocese

    Dysert · townland · Limerick · 1428–1432

    In 1432 Cornelius O'Longsygh (Lynch) bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Dysert in the diocese of Limerick, valued at 8 marcs, vacant by the death of Edmund Fiscidan. This is a separate record from the 1428 Dysert vacancy caused by Edmund Macadam joining the Hospitallers.

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    1432. Cornelius O’Longsygh (Lynch), principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Disartenasa (Dysert), in the diocese of Limerick, value 8 marcs, vacant by the death of Edmund Fiscidan (vel Fistidan).

    1432. Cornelius O’Longsygh, canon of Limerick, as principal and private person, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Alan O’Longsygh for the first fruits of the precentorship of the diocese, value 32 marcs, vacant by the death of Alan Makeneri. In the month of July, 1442, Cornelius, as procurator :and principal, promised the Apostolic Chamber in the

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 234

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Dysert, a church office changed hands in 1432. Cornelius O'Longsygh, also called Lynch, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Dysert in the diocese of Limerick. It was valued at 8 marcs and had fallen vacant by the death of Edmund Fiscidan. There had been an earlier vacancy here in 1428, when Edmund Macadam left to join the Hospitallers. Cornelius, already a canon of Limerick, stood as principal in the obligation.

41. Canonry and prebend of Tullabracky, 1421

    Tullabracky · townland · Limerick · 1421

    Robert Holhgan of Cork bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Tullabracky, valued at 26 marcs, vacant by the promotion of Richard to the Archbishopric of Cashel.

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    Robert Holhgan of Cork, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Tullabracky, value 26 marcs,

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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 224

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, in 1421, Robert Holhgan of Cork bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Tullabracky. It was valued at 26 marcs. The position had fallen vacant by the promotion of Richard to the Archbishopric of Cashel.

42. Chapel Russell parish at Pallaskenry

    Pallaskenry · town · Limerick

    Chapel Russell is a small parish made up of three townlands including the village of Pallaskenry. The present Protestant church is built on the old site.

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    (Chapel Russell ; the presentation belongs to the Earl of Kildare.) This is a small parish made up of three townlands including the village of Pallaskenry. The present Protestant church is built on the old site.

    Ecclesia Castri Roberti et Capella de KylkyrylleJ spectat

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 209

    As the companion tells it

    The road takes you through Pallaskenry, a village in the small parish of Chapel Russell. The parish is made up of three townlands, and the present Protestant church here is built on the old site. The presentation belonged to the Earl of Kildare.

43. Church of Dunnaman (Bale-trostan) in Limerick diocese

    Dunnaman · townland · Limerick · 1432

    In 1432 Alan Haymur, vicar of the church of Bale-trostan (Dunnaman), acted as principal and private person for Cornelius O'Hymur to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial church of Croom. This identifies Dunnaman as a medieval church with its own vicar.

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    1432. Alan Haymur, vicar of the church of Baletrostan (Dunnaman), as principal and private person in the name of Cornelius O’Hymur to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial church of Croma (Croom), value 20 marcs, vacant by the marriage of John Oreuerdam (vel oreuerdain O’Riordan).

    1432. Cornelius O’Longsygh (Lynch), principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Disartenasa (Dysert), in the diocese of Limerick, value 8 marcs, vacant by the death of Edmund Fiscidan (vel Fistidan).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 234

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here stood the church of Dunnaman, known in medieval records as Bale-trostan. In 1432 it had its own vicar, Alan Haymur. That year Alan acted as principal and private person in the name of Cornelius O'Hymur, going to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial church of Croom. That church was valued at 20 marcs and had fallen vacant by the marriage of John O'Riordan. A church with its own vicar handling business for another parish tells you Dunnaman was a living medieval church, not just a name on a map.

44. Church of Magrayny (Kiltanna) site

    Kiltanna · townland · Limerick

    The site of the church of Magrayny, otherwise Kiltanna, is pointed out in the townland of Kiltanna, parish of Clonelty. It belonged to the dean and chapter of the diocese.

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    (The church of Magrayny, otherwise Kiltanna, belongs to the dean and chapter.) The site of this church is pointed out in the townland of Kiltanna, parish of Clonelty.

    Ec. Cluaincath spectat ad Communitatem.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 211

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is the site of the church of Magrayny, also known as Kiltanna, in the parish of Clonelty. It belonged to the dean and chapter of the diocese of Limerick. The place where this church once stood is still pointed out.

45. Church of Newcastle West valued at 100 shillings

    Newcastle · town · Limerick

    The church of Newcastle, with the vicarage, was yearly worth 100 shillings. It was one of four churches in the area that were the gift of the fee.

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    The church of Newcastle, with the vicarage, was yearly worth 100$.

    The church of de Agath (now in ruins in the townland of Applet own), with its chapels, £10.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 134

    As the companion tells it

    Newcastle in Limerick had a church that, with its vicarage, was yearly worth 100 shillings. That is nearly all the record leaves us: a value, a church, a town.

46. Church of St. Laurence outside the walls of Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The church of Cottyn, also known as St. Laurence outside the walls, had its presentation rights held by the Corporation of Limerick. It formerly stood near the County Hospital but has long since disappeared.

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    (The church of Cottyn or St. Laurence outside the walls. The presentation belonged to the Corporation.) It formerly stood near the County Hospital, but has disappeared long since.

    Ecclesia St. Johannis Prioris de Sancta Cruce, Proxy 18^.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 195

    As the companion tells it

    Limerick once had a church called Cottyn, also known as St. Laurence outside the walls. The Corporation of Limerick held the right to present its clergy. It stood near the County Hospital, but it has long since disappeared. Nothing of it remains now.

47. Croom church and Earl of Kildare's patronage

    Croom · town · Limerick

    The church of Croom's rectory and vicarage presentation belonged to the Earl of Kildare. The Protestant church is built on the old site.

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    (The church of Croom, rectory and vicarage presentation belonged to the Earl of Kildare.) The Protestant church is built on the old site.

    Capella Drumasseyll spectat ad Ecclesiam de Crommoth solvit procurationem per se.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 207

    As the companion tells it

    The town of Croom had a church whose rectory and vicarage presentation belonged to the Earl of Kildare. The Protestant church now stands on the old site. A chapel called Drumasseyll also pertained to the church of Croom and paid its procurations on its own account.

48. Croom rectory united with Limerick archdeaconry, 1488

    Croom · town · Limerick · 1488

    Mauritius O'Hanranin, prior of the monastery of Inscrinonan in Killaloe diocese, bound himself on behalf of Theodoric O'Brien for the archdeaconship of Limerick and the rectorship of the parochial church of Croom, valued at 24 marcs, which were united and conferred on Theodoric.

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    1488. Maurituis O’Hanranin, prior of the monastery of Inscrinonan, Killaloe diocese, bound himself in the name of Theodoric O’Brien, for the first fruits to the Apostolic Chamber for the archdeaconship of Limerick, also for the rectorship of the parochial church of Cromowe (Croom), value 24 marcs, vacant for such a time as the collation devolved on the Holy See. They were united and conferred on Theodoric.

    Femandus Sanctii, canon of Seguntinus, as principal and private person, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the deanship in the name of Roger Artur, canon of Limerick, value 60 marcs.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 244

    As the companion tells it

    The town of Croom had a parochial church valued at 24 marcs in 1488. Its rectorship had been vacant long enough that the collation devolved on the Holy See. The rectorship was then united with the archdeaconship of Limerick, and both were conferred on Theodoric O'Brien. Mauritius O'Hanranin, prior of the monastery of Inscrinonan in the diocese of Killaloe, bound himself in Theodoric's name for the first fruits owed to the Apostolic Chamber.

49. Dolmen at Kilpeacon

    Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick

    About a mile from the Friarstown North monument, at Kilpeacon, there stands another dolmen of a similar kind to those found across the Hy Fidhgente territory.

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    At Kilpeacon, about a mile distant, there is also one of a similar kind.

    Near the south end of the Causeway, leading to the Black Castle, at Lough Gur, there is a fine specimen still in good preservation, and near it another is barely visible.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 22

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere near here at Kilpeacon there is a dolmen, a standing stone table of the kind found across this part of old Limerick. The record says it stands about a mile from the monument at Friarstown North, and that it is similar in kind to that one.

50. Farran na Guillagh, now Rossbrien, with St. Domnic's Well

    Rossbrien · townland · Limerick

    Farran na Guillagh is now known as Rossbrien near the city of Limerick. No traces of the church remain except the burial ground where it formerly stood. Near it is St. Domnic's Well.

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    Now Rossbrien, near the city, of which no traces remain except the burial ground where it formerly stood. Near it is St. Domnic’s Well.

    Decanatus de Kyllocia (The Deanery of Kilmallock).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 198

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Rossbrien, a church once stood at a place once called Farran na Guillagh. Nothing of the church remains. Only the burial ground where it stood is still there. Near it is St. Domnic's Well.

51. Foynes as ancient Finne or Fidhne

    Foynes · town · Limerick

    Foynes is identified as a modern form of the ancient name Finne or Fidhne. In the Rental of Conaill it appears as Foynd, and Peyton's Survey records a wood called Kyllfoyne in the locality.

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    Knockpatrick, overlooking Foynes, is the only hill in the territory from which all these places so far distant from each other could be seen as St. Patrick saw them. In the metrical1 life of St. Senan, this event is said to have taken place while St. Patrick was in Hy Conaill. Foynes seems to be a modern form of the ancient Finne or Fidhne. In the Rental of Conaill it is written Foynd, and in Peyton’s Survey there is a wood called Kyllfoyne in the locality. Tradition points the route St. Patrick followed from Knockpatrick, namely, through Ardagh and Knockaderry, to the east of the county. Here, in the southern part of Desibeg, which apparently he visited for the first time, he laid the foundations of a church on a hill now known as Ardpatrick. While engaged in the blessed work he was opposed by the ruling chief, who after a little persuasion, consented to allow the Saint to finish the church, provided he would remove the mountain called Cen-Abhrat, that intercepted the view of Lough Lunga, in the barony of Fermoy. When St. Patrick caused the mountain to dissolve and formed the pass called Belach Legtha (or Melted Pass), Derball the chieftain became more obdurate, declaring that he would not believe, no matter what the Saint might accomplish.

    After spending a considerable time in the territory baptizing and teaching the people, he went to evangelize other districts, leaving behind him well-trained missionaries, as was his custom, to organize and minister to the spiritual wants of the newly-formed Christian community.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 32

    As the companion tells it

    Foynes is a town whose name reaches back to an older form, Finne or Fidhne. In the Rental of Conaill it appears as Foynd, and Peyton's Survey records a wood called Kyllfoyne in the locality. Knockpatrick, the hill overlooking the town, is the only hill in the territory from which all the distant places could be seen as St. Patrick saw them. The metrical life of St. Senan says this took place while St. Patrick was in Hy Conaill. Tradition points to the route St. Patrick followed from Knockpatrick, through Ardagh and Knockaderry, to the east of the county. Here in the southern part of Desibeg, which he apparently visited for the first time, he laid the foundations of a church on a hill now known as Ardpatrick. While engaged in this work he was opposed by the ruling chief, who after a little persuasion consented to allow the Saint to finish the church, provided he would remove the mountain called Cen-Abhrat, that intercepted the view of Lough Lunga, in the barony of Fermoy. When St. Patrick caused the mountain to dissolve and formed the pass called Belach Leghta, or Melted Pass, Derball the chieftain became more obdurate, declaring that he would not believe, no matter what the Saint might accomplish. After spending a considerable time in the territory baptizing and teaching the people, he went to evangelize other districts, leaving behind him well-trained missionaries, as was his custom, to organize and minister to the spiritual wants of the newly-formed Christian community.

52. Geibhtine, now Askeaton on the Deel

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick

    Geibhtine, or Eas-Geibhtine, is now identified as Askeaton on the Deel. It is listed among the principal royal residences of the King of Munster identifiable in Hy Fidhgente.

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    Geibhtine. Eas-Geibhtine, now Askeaton on the Deel.

    Asal. This fort was at Knockdrum Asal, now Toryhill, near Croom.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 19

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Askeaton is Geibhtine, also called Eas-Geibhtine, on the Deel. It was counted among the principal royal residences of the King of Munster in Hy Fidhgente.

53. Kilbradarain church dedicated to St. Brendan

    near Mount Brandon · street · Cork

    The church of Kilbradarain, also called Cnockbradarain, was dedicated to St. Brandan the Abbot on the 16th of May. It was valued at 7 shillings in the diocesan taxation records.

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    Church of Kilbradarain or Cnockbradarain. Dedicated to St. Brandan, Abbot, 16th of May, . . . . . . 7 o

    Church of Dunmuilin. Dedicated, . . . . . . 50

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 363

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Mount Brandon there was a church called Kilbradarain, also known as Cnockbradarain. It was dedicated to St. Brandan the Abbot, with its day set on the 16th of May. The diocesan taxation records valued it at 7 shillings.

54. Knockpatrick church ruins overlooking Foynes

    Knockpatrick · townland · Limerick

    The ruins of Knockpatrick church are situated on the top of the hill of that name overlooking Foynes. A part of the old building still remains.

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    The ruins of this church are situated on the top of the hill of that name overlooking Foynes. A part of the old building still remains.

    This list gives a fair idea of the number of parochial churches that were in the diocese, and the system of organization that prevailed at the time it was compiled.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 219

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Knockpatrick, on the top of the hill of that name, the ruins of a church still stand, overlooking Foynes. Part of the old building remains. The records of the diocese of Limerick give a sense of how many parochial churches there were and how they were organized.

55. Mahoonagh Norman church and Ballinakill ruin

    Mahoonagh · parish · Limerick

    The present ruined church of Mahoonagh is a Norman building dating probably from the foundation of the Manor. In the townland of Ballinakill there was an old ruin, evidently the one corresponding to Cluainclaidheach. There are also remains of an old church in Ballydoorty.

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    The present ruined church of Mahoonagh is a Norman building dating probably from the foundation of the Manor.

    Clonclti (Clonelty).2

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 92

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Mahoonagh, the ruined church here is a Norman building, likely dating from the foundation of the Manor. Not much more is recorded of it than that.

56. Margery Goer's tenancy at Robert's Castle

    Robertstown · townland · Limerick · 1298

    Margery Goer held half a tuath at Robert's Castle, now known as Robertstown, paying 20s. when royal service was proclaimed and an additional 5s. rent. This was recorded as part of the free tenants of the Manor of Shanid.

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    Margery Goer, half tuath at Robert’s Castle (now Robertstown), 20s. when royal service is proclaimed, and also pays 5s. rent.

    Raymond de Valle (Wall), two parts of a moiety of 1 tuath in Dunmoylan, for ios. when royal service is proclaimed, and does suit ; he also renders for Ballyrug (Ballyroe) 24s. 6 d.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 132

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Robertstown, in 1298, a woman named Margery Goer held half a tuath at what was then called Robert's Castle. She paid 20s. when royal service was proclaimed, and another 5s. in rent. Her name appears among the free tenants of the Manor of Shanid.

57. Parochial church of Ballingaddy and prebend of Dysert

    Ballingaddy · parish · Limerick · 1428

    In 1428 Maurice Echiernay, vicar of the parochial church of Ballingaddy, bound himself for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Dysert, valued at 8 marcs, vacant because Edmund Macadam had joined the Hospitallers. This links Ballingaddy and Dysert through a single clerical transaction.

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    1428. Maurice Echiernay, vicar of the parochial church of Baligadegi (Ballingaddy), Limerick diocese, as principal and private person, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Tathei Olyarna for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Diserrengussa (Dysert), Limerick diocese, value 8 marcs, vacant by Edmund Macadam having joined the Hospitallers.

    Cornelius O’Longsygh (Lynch), principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial church of Raronayn (Rathronan) alias Mithaurick, Limerick diocese, value 8 marcs, vacant by the non-promotion (to Holy Orders) of Donat O’Breyn (O’Brien).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 233

    As the companion tells it

    The parish of Ballingaddy sits along this road. In 1428 its vicar, Maurice Echiernay, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Dysert, valued at 8 marcs. That prebend had fallen vacant because Edmund Macadam had joined the Hospitallers. Echiernay stood as principal and private person, acting in the name of Tathei Olyarna. So a single transaction tied this parish to Dysert, two churches in the Limerick diocese, through one man's promise to pay.

58. Possible guest-house remains near river at Monasteranenagh

    Monasteranenagh · parish · Limerick

    A detached building standing near the river at Monasteranenagh is probably the guest-house, as that building usually stood apart from the main abbey complex.

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    There is the remains of a detached building standing near the river, which was probably the guest-house, as that building usually stood apart from the Abbey.

    Abbey feale.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 269

    As the companion tells it

    In the parish of Monasteranenagh in Limerick, there are the remains of a detached building standing near the river. It was probably the guest-house, as that building usually stood apart from the abbey.

59. Ruins of de Agath church in Appletown

    Appletown · townland · Limerick

    The church of de Agath, with its chapels, was valued at £10. It is now in ruins in the townland of Appletown.

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    The church of de Agath (now in ruins in the townland of Applet own), with its chapels, £10.

    The church of Mahoonagh, with vicarage, 10 marks.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 134

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here stand the ruins of a church once called de Agath. It had chapels of its own, and was valued at £10. Nothing more of its story survives in the record.

60. Shanagolden church vacant by deprivation of O'Kelly

    Shanagolden · town · Limerick

    The church of Seangella (Shanagolden), valued at 8 marcs, was left vacant by the deprivation of Laurence O'Kelly. This record appears in the papal returns of first fruits during the episcopacy of Bishop William Creagh.

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    of Seangella (Shanagolden), value 8 marcs, vacant by the deprivation of Laurence O’Kelly.

    John Parsel, procurator of John Kerremok, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the treasurership of the diocese, value 60 marcs, collated by way of new provision.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 236

    As the companion tells it

    In Shanagolden, the church was valued at 8 marcs. It stood empty after Laurence O'Kelly was deprived of it. The record comes from papal returns of first fruits, during the time of Bishop William Creagh. John Parsel, acting as procurator for John Kerremok, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the treasurership of the diocese, valued at 60 marcs, collated by way of new provision.