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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.—

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 371

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

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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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 225

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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