The diocese of Limerick, ancient and medieval

Each story keeps the passage it was read from. Open one to read the passage as the book has it, and, where the companion has written its own telling, that too.

1. Church of Kilbecan near Kilpeacon

   Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick

   The parish church of Keilbecan, near Kilpeacon, was a prebend dedicated to St. Becan.

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   The parish church of Criochoura, dedicated to the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, 29th day of June. The vicarage (or vicariate) belongs to the college of the vicars of Limerick. 10 o The parish church of Keilbecan, near Kilpeacon. It is a prebend, dedicated to St. Becan, on the day. . . . . 20

   The parish church of Knock-na-Ghauill, dedicated to St.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 358

2. Commemorative slab for Bultingfort and Galway in south transept

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1440–1500

   A slab let into the wall of the south transept of St. Mary's Cathedral, close to the door leading to the vestry, bears a partially defaced Latin inscription in memory of Richard Bultingfort and Geoffrey Galway. Edmund, son of Geoffrey, and Margaret, daughter of Richard Bultingfort, caused the tombs to be constructed.

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   There is a slab let into the wall in the south transept close to the door leading to the vestry, with a partially defaced inscription in memory of Richard Bultingfort and Geoffry Galway, which reads as follows : —

   (Hie) jacet in tuba venerabilis vir Richardus (Bulting)fort quoda ... civitatu Lim Corcagie q obiit . . . Ano de Mcccc . . .

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 300

3. Cooleen granted to Archbishop of Dublin in 1284

   Cooleen · townland · Limerick · 1284

   A portion of Howardstown townland called Culbalisward, now known as Cooleen, was granted in 1284 by Alexander de Anno to John de Saunford, Archbishop of Dublin. This land remained attached to the see of Dublin after the Reformation.

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   1281. In Howardstown we find Esse (Lacy) and his wife paying Le Marks balance of rents. There is also mention of free tenants of the names of Fitzroger and Moyll residing there. A portion of this townland called Culbalisward, 1284 (now Cooleen) was granted by Alexander de Anno to John de Saunford, Archbishop of Dublin, and remained attached to that see after the Reformation.

   The Manor of Tiberneyum (Tobbernea).

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 142

4. Corbally land forfeited by Earl of Desmond

   Corbally · townland · Limerick · 1582–1615

   Gerald, late Earl of Desmond, held Corbally (one ploughland) but was attainted of high treason, bringing the land to Queen Elizabeth. She granted it to undertaker Robert Aneslie for forty shillings yearly, and it was then held by Thomas Gould.

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   And the said iurors do also say upon their oaths, that the master and confreres of the Hospital or House of Capers,1 near unto the city of Limerick aforesaid, do hold and are seised in fee of one other ploughland, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, by grant and Letters Patent of King Henry the Third, as appeareth by an ancient record thereof showed in evidence to the said jurors. And that Gerald, late Earl of Desmond, was seised in his demesne as of fee of and in one other parcel of land called Corbally, containing by estimation one ploughland, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, and being so seised thereof, was attained of high treason, by force whereof the said parcel of land, xalled Corbally, came to the hands of the late Queen Elizabeth, who granted the same, by Letters Patent, to Robert Aneslie, one of the undertakers in the county of Limerick, for the yearly rent of forty shillings, which Corbally is now in the tenure and possession of Thomas Gould, by convenience and assignment from the said Robert Aneslie, and no rent is paid out of it to the mayor and commonalty of the said city of Limerick.

   And the said jurors do also say upon their oaths, that another parcel of land, called Bealus, alias Courtbrack, containing by estimation one ploughland, parcel of said forty ploughlands, came to the late Queen’s Majesty's hands by the said attainder of the said Gerald, late Earl of Desmond, who by her Letters Patent granted the same to the said Robert Aneslie, for the yearly rent of three pounds Irish, . which said parcel called Bealus, is now in the tenure and possession of the Earl of Thomond, and no rent paid for it to the mayor and commonalty of Limerick.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 333

5. Crecora church in Imheolchuir

   Crecora · parish · Limerick

   The Black Book records that the church of Crecourvertha (Crecora) was in Ocholchur, identified with Imheolchuir. The church now called Crecora may have been known in the early period by the name of the locality where it was situated.

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   It is mentioned in the Black Book that the church of Crecourvertha (Crecora) was in Ocholchur. This word seems to be the same as the latter part of Imhcolchuir, and would signify the same place. The church now called Crecora may have been known at this early period by the name of the locality where it was situated.

   The following are set down as being in the territory of Eschluona, and an inventory of their value was taken before this enquiry. They are Balidorcum ? Ballihibebon ? Rachen (Rahina near Kilkeedoy) Raecuam ? Ballyhichum ? I have not been able to locate these names.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 101

6. Croagh church ruins, cruciform shape

   Croagh · townland · Limerick · 1200–1299

   The ruins of the old church of Croagh, often mentioned in the thirteenth century under the name Mayncroo, are near the present village. The church was cruciform in shape and had been used as a Protestant church, with a chapel at Lisnamuck.

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   (The church of Croagh is a prebend, and hath a vicar. The presentation belongs to the Earl of Desmond.) This old church is often mentioned in the thirteenth century under the name Mayncroo, and hath a chapel Lismuck now Lisnamuck. The ruins of the old church of Croagh are to be seen near the present village of that name. The church was cruciform in shape, and had been used as a Protestant church.

   Kyltnc Clunane, Rectoria est prebenda Decani presentat

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 211

7. Desi beg tuath and manor of Tobbernea, 1251

   Bruff · town · Limerick · 1251

   An inquisition of 1251 stated the manor of Tobbernea was situated in Desi beg, co-extensive with the parishes of Effin and Ballingaddy. Bruff, called Brug na Desi, was in the northern part. The old tuath covered Bruff, Uregare, Effin, and Ballingaddy.

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   It is stated in an inquisition held in 1251, that the manor of Tobbernea2 was situated in Desi beg. From other sources 3 we learn that the manor was co-extensive with the parishes of Effin and Ballingaddy. The old tuath would appear from these statements to be equivalent to the parishes of Bruff, Uregare, Effin, and Ballingaddy.

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 14

8. Discrepancies in Limerick's medieval chief magistrate rolls

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1357–1483

   The editor notes significant discrepancies between the Sexten, Arthur, and White manuscript rolls of Limerick's chief magistrates from 1357 to 1483, which he attempted to reconcile through careful comparison. The rolls achieve near-perfect agreement from 1483 onward through to 1636 and 1665.

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   [Between the Sexten and Arthur and the White MSS. roll there is much discrepancy from 1357 to 1483, which I have endeavoured as far as possible to adjust by a careful comparison of the rolls. In reading these confusea accounts of the chief magistrates of Limerick, we are reminded of what Livy says of those of Rome : “ Tanti impiicant errores temporum et nominum ut nec qui consules fucrint secundum quosdam ordinares, nec,” etc. “80 many mistakes about persons and dates embarrass one, that you can neither tell who were consuls after others, nor,” etc. However, there is nearly a perfect agreement in all the MSS. rolls from 1483 down to 1636 and 1665, when S. and A. end. Arthur would appear to have had access to Selden's roll, which he margins sometimes with E. S. He quotes ancient MS8. for his roll. Sir James Ware, family monuments and records, etc., etc.]

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 369

9. Dr. Jasper White, parish priest of St. John's, Limerick

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1628–1709

   Jasper White was born in Limerick in 1628, studied and was ordained in Spain in 1655, returned to Limerick by 1668, and became parish priest of St. John's. He drew up a list of churches in 1685, was registered for the parish of St. Laurence in 1704, and died about 1709.

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   *Dr. Jasper White was bom in Limerick in 1628, and studied in. Spain, where he was ordained priest in 1655. He was in Limerick in 1668, and was made parish priest of St. John's. He drew up his list of churches in 1685. He was registered for the parish of St. Laurence in 1704. He died about 1709. His list will be given in appendix. See Irish Ecclesiastical Record, 1876, also Lenihan, p. 551,. White’s MS.

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 197

10. Dromin church dedicated to the Blessed Trinity

    Dromin · townland · Limerick

    The church of Dromin was dedicated to the Blessed Trinity. Trinity Well lies to the south-west in the townland of Ballynamuddagh. The old ruin measures fifty by twenty feet two inches, with remains of the priest's residence at the west end.

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    (The church of Dromin ; the Earl of Kildare presents to the rectory and vicarage.) It was dedicated to the Blessed Trinity. Trinity Well lies to the south-west in the townland of Ballynamuddagh. The old ruin is fifty feet by twenty feet two inches, the walls are thirteen feet by two and a-half feet. At the west end are to be seen the remains of the priest’s residence.

    Ecclesia de Iwyrgear et Wrygdy Rector Priorissa de Teagmolynd .

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 205

11. Dunmoylan church ruin and St. Catherine's Old Abbey link

    Dunmoylan · townland · Limerick

    Only one side wall of Dunmoylan church remains standing, with fragments of cut stone suggesting a former pointed doorway. It belonged to the monastery of St. Catherine near Shanagolden, now known as the Old Abbey, and was formerly used as a burial-ground.

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    (The church of Dunmoylan ; rector, the nuns, who present the vicar.) There is only one side wall of this old church standing, but from the fragments of cut stone that are lying near the ruin it must have had a pointed doorway. It belonged to the monastery of St. Catherine near Slianagolden, now known as “ Old Abbey.” In former times it was used as a burial-ground.

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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 218

12. Episcopal manor of Mungret and its land grants

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    The manor of Mungret comprised lands granted to Brictius by Donald O'Brien, lands of Lesnanermodda granted to Donat by William de Burgo, and ten carucates of O'Mail granted to Edmund. The manor was composed of Betagii and Free Tenants like the secular manors.

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    The manor of Mungret comprised the lands that were granted to Brictius by Donald O’Brien, the lands of Lesnanermodda, etc., granted to Donat by William de Burgo, and the ten carucates of O’Mail granted to Edmund.

    These manors, like those of the temporal lords beiore referred to, were composed of Betagii and Free Tenants. From this return we may conclude that there was no marked change in the tenure of land, but was the same as that established at the formation of the secular manors.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 158

13. Fiacha Muilleathan's royal residence at Knockgraffon

    Knockgraffon · townland · Tipperary · 260

    Fiacha Muilleathan, declared King of Munster after the death of his uncle Cormac Cas around AD 260, lived at Knockgraffon near the River Suir. He successfully defended his territory against invasion by Cormac Mac Art at the battle of Drom-Damhghaire (Knocklong).

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    IV. Fiacha Muilleathan. He was declared King of Munster, in accordance with the will of his grandfather, on the death of his uncle, Cormac Cas, which occurred a.d. 260. His territory was invaded by Cormac Mac Art, the grandson of Con of the Hundred Battles ; but Fiacha met him in a pitched battle at Drom-Damhghaire, now Knocklong, in the present county of Limerick, where Cormac was defeated and obliged to make restitution for the injuries caused by this invasion. This Fiacha lived at Knockgraffon, near the Suir,

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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 325

14. Four Geraldine manors identified in County Limerick

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1298

    An inquisition after Thomas's death found he had four manors in County Limerick: Shanid, Novo Castro (Newcastle West), Killyde, and Glenogra, showing he had augmented the lands inherited from his grandfather.

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    It was found he had four manors in the County Limerick, viz., Shanid, Novo Castro (Newcastle West), Killyde, and Glenogra, showing thereby that he considerably augmented the lands he inherited from his grandfather.

    The manor 2 was of Norman origin, and introduced by them into England after the Conquest (1066). William I after being securely established on the English throne is said to have parcelled out certain circuits of

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 129

15. Glenogra a fief of Athlecca manor

    Athlacca · parish · Limerick

    When royal service was proclaimed, 40s. was to be paid to Agnes de Valence at Athleckath (Athlecca), showing that Glenogra was a fief of that manor which belonged to the Kildare branch of the family.

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    Except when royal service was proclaimed, then 40s. is to be paid to Agnes de Valence, at Athleckath (Athlecca), showing thereby that Glenogra was a fief of that manor which belonged to the Kildare branch of the family.

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16. Guardian of St Senan's collegiate church on Scattery

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1290–1418

    The guardian of the collegiate or conventual church of Iniscathay is mentioned from the late thirteenth century and was always assigned to the diocese of Limerick. The precentor of Limerick had the right of appointing the guardian, whose duties as collector of ecclesiastical fees were defined in the Proxy Roll of 1418.

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    The guardian is referred to as early as the closing years of the thirteenth century, and his duties are defined in the Proxy Roll of 1418, as being the collector of the ecclesiastical fees for the precentor of the diocese of Limerick, who had the right of appointing him. Whenever the guardian of the collegiate or conventual church of Iniscathy is referred to, he is always set down as in the diocese of Limerick.

    1 The Canonry of Iniscathay.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 315

17. Holy well and O'Nunan wardens at Tullylease

    Tullylease · townland · Cork

    Near the old church at Tullylease is a holy well much frequented by people of Limerick and Cork. At the dissolution of monasteries it formed part of the possessions of the monastery of Kells, Co. Kilkenny. The O'Nunans were hereditary wardens of the church and proprietors of Tullylease, Castleishen, and Muscary O'Noonan, bound to keep the church in repair.

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    The old church looks like a thirteenth century building, but the foundations of a much older one are pointed out. Near the church is the holy well, much frequented by the people of the counties of Limerick and Cork.

    At the dissolution of monasteries in Ireland, it formed £ portion of the possessions of Ihe monastery of Kells, Co. Kilkenny.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 90

18. James, Earl of Desmond, granted command of Castle of Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    After raising an army of five thousand against O'Conor and Bermingham who were ravaging the Pale, James, the new Earl of Desmond, was granted command of the Castle of Limerick by the king as recompense for his losses.

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    After obtaining the estates and honours of the family he immediately ingratiated himself with the ruling powers by raising an army of five thousand horse and foot, and proceeded against O’Conor and Bermingham who were ravaging the Pale. As a recompense for the great losses he sustained in this expedition, the king was pleased to grant him the command of the Castle of Limerick. Also the people of Meath voted him a subsidy which was ordered to be assessed and levied by the king’s commissioners.

    In 1438 Robert Geoffry Cogan granted Earl James all his lands in Ireland, being about half of the County Cork, which he took possession of, the following year, thereby greatly increasing his landed property. In 1445 he obtained a patent from the government for the custody of the counties of Cork, Kerry, Limerick, and Waterford, together with a licence, in reward for his good services in keeping these counties in peace, to absent himself from the future parliaments provided he sent a sufficient proxy, and also to purchase any lands he pleased, by what service soever they were holden of the king. He was married to a daughter of Ulic Burke, MacWilliam Eight er, 2 chief of Connaught,

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 255

19. John, Earl of Desmond, drowned at Ardfinnan

    Ardfinnan · town · Tipperary · 1399

    John, son of Gerald Fitzmaurice, became Earl of Desmond immediately after his father's death in 1398 but was drowned the next year in the river Suir at Ardfinnan, South Tipperary.

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    1:399. John became earl immediately after his father’s death, but was drowned the next year in the Suir at Ardfinnan, South Tipperary, and with him ends the family history of this century.

    The other Magnates of the County .

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 181

20. Kilfinnane church dedicated to St. Andrew

    Kilfinane · town · Limerick

    The rectory of the church of Kilfinnane belonged to the abbot of the island of Molanfaid, an island in the river Blackwater near Youghal. The Protestant church now occupies the ancient site. It was dedicated to St. Andrew on 30th November.

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    (The rectory of the church of Kilfinnane belongs to the abbot of the island of Molanfaid (an island in the river Blackwater near Youghal), and hath a vicar which the heir of George Roche presents.) The Protestant church now occupies the ancient site. It was dedicated to St. Andrew, 30th of November.

    Rectoria de Balymolruian , spectat ad Mensam episcopi.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 200

21. Kilmacow church dedicated to St. Colman

    Kilmacow · townland · Limerick

    Kilmacow church is in the townland of the same name, dedicated to St. Colman on 29th October. It measured fifty-eight feet by eighteen feet three inches and is considered a very old church, with the greater part of the fabric still standing.

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    Kylmocho. — Kilmacow church is in the townland of the same name. It was dedicated to St. Colman, 29th October. It was fifty-eight feet long by eighteen feet three inches wide, and is considered a very old church. The greater part of the fabric is still standing.

    Ec. Corkmohidy Rector est ecclesia Cathedralis presentat Vicarium. Habet duas capellas Dromcolkylle et Moyatha in quibus debent duo capellani ministrare.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 210

22. Knights Templars house in Limerick city at Quay Lane

    near Quay Lane · street · Galway · 1307

    The Knights Templars had a house in Limerick city, said by Lenihan to have been situated in Quay Lane. The Order was suppressed in 1307 and their property in Limerick was valued at 3 shillings at the time of seizure.

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    This Order had a house in the city, but where it was situated is not exactly known. Lenihan says it was in Quay Lane. The Order was suppressed in 1307, and their lands and possessions in Ireland, as well as in other countries, handed over to the Hospitallers.

    According to the return made at the time of the seizure, the property of the Templars in Limerick was valued at 3s. “ Lymer civit, De bonis Templariorum 3s.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 281

23. Knockroedermot ancient name for Ballybeg near Mount Collins

    Ballybeg · townland · Limerick

    The district round Mount Collins was anciently known as Knockroedermot, a name that is now an alias for Ballybeg. All these places were in the parish of Monagea in 1586, then written Monagh Adare.

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    From the foregoing authorities the Corcoide would be co-extensive with the poor law parishes of Monagea, Abbeyfeale, and that part of Killeedy parish included in the townlands of Glengort, Knocknadiha, and the district round Mount Cillins, which was anciently known as Knockroedermot, a name that is now an alias for Ballybeg. All these places wrere in the parish of Monagea in the year *586, which was then written Monagh Adare.

    O'Bathan .

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 8

24. Limerick granted annual fifteen-day fair around St. James's Day

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The charter granted the citizens of Limerick an annual fair lasting fifteen days, beginning on the eve of St. James the Apostle's day and continuing for twelve days after. The fair was not to interfere with neighbouring fairs and was to carry all liberties and free customs pertaining to such a fair.

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    Furthermore, we have granted to the said citizens of Limerick that they may have one fair annually at Limerick, to continue for fifteen days, to wit, on the eve, day, and morrow of St. James the Apostle, and for the twelve subsequent days, unless the said fair be to the injury of neighbouring fairs.

    Wherefore we will and firmly enjoin, for us and our heirs, that the aforesaid citizens of Limerick and their successors, citizens of the said city, may have all the aforesaid liberties and free customs aforesaid for ever ; and that they may choose from among themselves one Mayor annually, and that they may have all their tenures within the walls of the said city, to be holden in free burgage, to wit, by landgable service, and that each of them may suit himself in erecting buildings wheresoever he pleases on the bank of the said city ; and that they may have and possess all the void land and places in the aforesiad liberty at their will, and for the advantage of the said city to be built upon.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 341

25. Limerick mandates archery and arms for citizens, 1470-1495

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1470–1495

    To enkindle martial spirit, Limerick enacted that citizens erect shooting booths on every holiday. In 1470, every merchant importing goods into Limerick had to also import bows worth 100 shillings. In 1495, every subject with goods worth £2 was commanded to have a jack, sallet, English bow, and sheaf of arrows, and every free-holder a horse.

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    of Kilkenny relative to their dealings with the “ Irish enemy and English rebels.” They were so hard pressed in 1461 that they were compelled to purchase the good will of Conor O’Brien by an annual tribute of 60 marcs. To enkindle a martial spirit in the citizens, it was enacted that they should erect booths for shooting on every holiday. In 1470 it was further enacted that every merchant who imported goods into Limerick should also import bows to the value of 100 shillings, and in 1495, every subject having goods to the value of £2 was commanded to have a jack, sallet, an English bow* and sheaf of arrows, and every free-holder a horse, also to assist the king.

    During this century a great number of new families settled down in the city, as there are thirty-six new names on the municipal list. They may, however, have been old residents who did not take much interest in municipal affairs until this century. The city seems tohave had an extensive trade with foreign countries, and judging from the few meagre mementos of some of the citizens, it must have enjoyed a fair share of prosperity. Fortunately there is preserved a sketch of one of its citizens in the Arthur MSS.1 who maybe taken as a fair representative of the leading merchants of his day.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 252

26. Mungret and Killeedy religious houses destroyed by Danes

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    The early religious houses at Mungret and Killeedy in Hy Fidhgente were destroyed by Danish invaders and never restored. Their place was later supplied by new continental orders introduced before and after the Norman arrival.

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    Mungret, Killeedy and the other religious houses that flourished in Hy Fidhgente sank beneath the wave of Danish vandalism, never to rise again.

    In the new order of things their want was supplied from the Continent, where saintly men had founded new communities that were daily increasing throughout Europe.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 262

27. Nessan's monastery at Mungret founded by St. Patrick

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    After the episode at Knockea, St. Patrick baptized and ordained Nessan as a deacon. Nessan built a monastery at Mungret and Patrick placed him over it as its head.

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    who saved his honour should be honoured among the nations. Patrick then baptized and ordained Nessan a deacon, he built a monastery at Mungret, and placed him over it.

    The situation of Knockea is to be determined from the position of Cam-Feradhaigh or Feradhaigh’s sepulchral mound, which was a well-known historical spot, and the scene of many a battle, as our annalists abundantly testify. There are many conjectures as to the locality where it lay. The most reliable of our antiquarians are of opinion that it was situated in the southeast of the county. But in the compound word Carn- Feradhaigh,1 the F is silent, and would be pronounced Carnary or Carnarrie , forms that occur in official documents down to the Cromwellian confiscations, when it is written Carnarrie and Cahernarry.2 The latter form of the word has prevailed to our own time, and obscured the origin of the name. Cahernarry, as it is now written, is a well-known hill and parish, about three miles southeast of the city. On its summit are the remains of a large heap of stones, evidently a vestige of the ancient earn that was raised over the grave of Feradhaigh. In the same parish, and about half a mile to the south, is the hill of Knockea, answering exactly to the description given in the Tripartite. St. Patrick after leaving Knockea, travelled towards the present city of Limerick, spending some time in the plain at Donaghmore, where he baptized and instructed the inhabitants, and laid the foundations of a church, from which the parish derives its name.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 29

28. Newcastle West castle and buildings worthless

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1298

    The 1298 jury found that the castle and buildings at Newcastle West, both inside and outside the wall, were of no value because upkeep costs exceeded what could be levied from them. The manor comprised the ancient tuaths of O'Bathyn and Corco'Oighe.

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    Taking O’Bathyn first, the jury found that the castle and buildings inside the wall, as well as those without, were of no value, as it was necessary to devote larger sums to their upkeep than can be levied from them.

    Free Tenants.— Geoffry Roberts and Robert le Blund held half-quarter of land, at Deryndromcarme (Derrin, near Athea), rendering 24s. 8 d. per year, and doing suit at court.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 132

29. Nicholas MacNamara collated to Bunratty and Quin by papal mandate

    near Bunratty · parish · Clare · 1405

    In 1405, Nicholas MacNamara of Kilfintenan was collated and assigned the rectories of Bunratty and Quin, as well as those of Tradey and O'Kassyn, by mandate from the Pope. These livings were formerly held by Matthew MacNamara.

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    Nicholas MacNamara of Kyllstyntanayn (Kilfintenan), by mandate from the Pope, was collated and assigned the rectories or parish churches of Bunratty and Quin, as well as those of Tradey and O’Kassyn, which livings were formerly held by Matthew MacNamara.

    1406. Florence O’Cathail or O’Ruagyn, clerk of the diocese of Kilfenora, was appointed to the perpetual vicarage of Kilkyde (Kilkeedy) in the diocese of Limerick, void by the death of Maurice O’Huallachan.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 222

30. Norman-Irish parley near Killaloe

    near Killaloe · townland · Clare · 1176–1177

    Raymond le Gros held an interview near Killaloe with O'Brien and Roderic O'Connor, both of whom renewed their allegiance to the King of England and gave hostages for their good behaviour.

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    Raymond le Gros assembled a strong force and marched on Limerick, which was Donald’s stronghold. When they reached the city all the bridges were broken down, and the river surrounding it was deep and rapid. However, having found a ford, they were soon at the other side. The inhabitants retreated within the walls, but were quickly followed by the Normans, who signalized the victory by a slaughter of the citizens. Having placed a garrison in the town, Raymond went to another part of the country, where his services were required {1176). Immediately O’Brien succeeded in getting the city again into his possession, but had to evacuate it on the return of the Norman forces. Raymond now remained for a considerable time to refresh his troops. During the interval he had an interview, in the neighbourhood of Killaloe, with O’Brien and Roderic O’Connor, both of whom again renewed their allegiance to the King of England, and gave hostages for their good behaviour.

    1177. When Strongbow died, Raymond was summoned to Dublin. Before leaving, he appointed Donald governor of Limerick, as a mark of respect, and perhaps as a means of conciliating him. No soorler had the English crossed over the bridge than it was broken down behind them, and they beheld with grief that noble city, so well fortified and containing such fair

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 77

31. Queen Elizabeth leases Limerick city mills to the Strich family

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1616

    An inquisition found that mills in Limerick, valued at six shillings and eight pence Irish, came to Queen Elizabeth's hands and were leased to Richard Strich of Limerick. By 1616 the mills were held by William Strich, alderman, under that lease.

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    six shillings and eight pence, Irish, was accounted for in the Exchequer and that the said mills came to the hands of the late Queen Elizabetba who leased the same to one Richard Strich, late of Limerick, which mill is now in the possession and occupation of William Strich, alderman, by force of the said lease.

    And the said jurors do further say upon their said oaths that the lands undernamed are reputed to be the eight ploughlands, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, which eight ploughlands Richard De Clare did hold of the Kings of England as feoffee of the said mayor and commonalty, or otherwise, viz., one parcel of land, called Knockinishin, containing one ploughland, now in the possession of the now Earl of Thomond, one ploughland in Ballycanan, one ploughland in Capaghtiemore, which two ploughlands are also in the possession of the said Earl of Thomond, one parcel of land called Glanenegrosse, containing one ploughland, now in the possession of Teige M'Donogh O’Brien, of Glanenegrosse aforesaid, one ploughland in Frybeigh, in the possession of Thomas M'Namara ; Owen M'Mahowne and others, half a ploughland in Crattellaghmoell, now in the possession of Donnell M'Namara ffoyne, half a ploughland in Crattelaghkeill, now in the possession of Cowarra M'Lydda and James Rochfort ; half a ploughland in Castledonnell, alias Crattellaghmore ; half a ploughland in Querenboy, which two last-mentioned half ploughlands are now in the possession of the heir of Edward White ; and that the aforesaid lands so deemed to be the eight ploughlands, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, and held by the said Richard De Clare, do lie so near unto the said city, and answer no rent unto the said mayor and commonalty, are by tradition and hearsay from ancient men affirmed to be within the old and ancient liberties and bounds first limited to the said city, in the north-west side of the said city.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 336

32. Rathgarellein near Rathurd, a now-forgotten place name

    Rathurd · townland · Limerick

    The lands of Rathgarellein were assigned to the Treasurer William de Cardiff alongside the church of Singland. The name was later written Rathgreylon and was located near present-day Rathurd, but the name has since been forgotten.

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    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.

    To Colomiregan, Canon, the church of Mungret, with its appurtenances in prebend.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 105

33. Ruins of St. Mocheallog's church near Kilmallock

    Kilmallock · townland · Limerick · 600–656

    The ruins of the church founded by St. Mocheallog are situated on a gently rising eminence about one mile north-west of Kilmallock. Only about two feet of the walls remain standing, nearly covered with earth and grass, with the building measuring approximately 22.5 feet long and 12 feet 3 inches wide.

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    The ruins of the church he founded are situated on a gently rising eminence, about one mile north-west of the present town of Kilmallock. There are only about two feet in height of the walls of the old church standing, and they are nearly covered with earth and grass. The length of the building, judging from what remains, would be 22\ feet long, and 12 feet 3 inches wide. The thickness of the walls would be about 3 feet. The few stones of the foundations that are visible are large, and no lime discernible between them.

    There is a graveyard attached to the ruin, but it is now scarcely ever used. St. Mocheallog died sometime between the years 639 and 656. According to the Calendars his feast day falls on the 26th March. Very little is known about the monastery founded here by our saint, except the following entries which occur in the Annals of the Four Masters : —

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 86

34. Ruins of St. Saviour's Dominican friary, Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    Only a portion of the belfry and one long high wall pierced with lancet windows remain of the ancient Dominican buildings. Debris of stonework collected from old city buildings was placed near the wall for safety. Nuns now guard the ruins.

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    A portion of the belfry and one long high wall of the church, pierced with lancet windows, are all that remain of the ancient buildings. The debris of stonework and tracery that are gathered near this wall formed no part of the monastery, but were collected from old buildings in various parts of the city and were placed here for safety.

    Sixmilebridge. 1

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 273

35. Scattery granted to Corporation of Limerick by Elizabeth

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1576

    The Inquisition of 1576 stated that the island was in the county of Limerick and had been granted to the Corporation of Limerick by Queen Elizabeth.

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    In the Inquisition of 1576 it is stated that the island was in the county of Limerick, and was granted to the Corporation of Limerick by Elizabeth. During the

    Digitized by

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 317

36. Thady O'Connuyl to Ardcanny canonry after deposition

    Ardcanny · parish · Limerick · 1413–1414

    In 1413, Thady O'Connuyl was to be promoted to the canonry of Ardcanny, which was made void by the deposition of Denis O'Hachgearna for his faults and demerits. Thady died before obtaining possession.

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    1413. Thady O’Connuyl to be promoted to Holy Orders and hold the canonry of Ardcanny, which was made void by the deposition of Denis O’Hachgearna for his faults and demerits.

    1414. William Russell, clerk of the diocese of Limerick, was collated and assigned the canonry of Ardcanny, as Thady died before obtaining possession.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick

37. Trinitarian abbey possessions at suppression

    Adare · townland · Limerick

    At the general suppression of monasteries, the Prior of the Trinitarian house at Adare was found seized of the Pigeon House, fifty acres within the precincts, two ploughlands adjoining the friary, various villages and lands, two salmon weirs on the Maigue, an eel weir, and the rectory and vicarage of Adare with tithes from numerous surrounding towns.

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    At the general suppressions of the monasteries in Ireland 66 the Prior of this house, was found seized of the same with Pigeon House, 50 acres of land within the precincts, also of the tithes thereof, and two ploughlands adjoining the Friary, one called Upland or Bernard, and the other the Castle and half ploughland of Robertstown ; the village and half ploughland of Kilkerely alias Kilcoyle alias Kilbride ; the field of Gormon near Adare, and sixteen acres adjoining the meadow or marsh of Corbinminster, lying on the south side of the Friary ; the mill and water-course in Adare, two salmon weirs

    1 Bliss, Papal Letters , Rolls Series.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 284

38. Ville of Singland granted to canons of St. Mary's

    Singland · townland · Limerick · 1223–1250

    Bishop Hubert, with the consent and advice of the chapter, granted the ville of Singland to the canons and vicars serving at St. Mary's, while reserving the cure of souls.

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    By the consent and advice of the chapter he gave to the canons and vicars serving at St. Mary’s, the ville of Singland,2 reserving the cure of souls.

    Influenced by the petition and presentation of Richard of London, lord of the soil or fee, he granted to the common fund of the canons and vicars of St. Mary’s all the ecclesiastical benefices of Glyncorby3 (parish of Glin), also the ecclesiastical benefices of the whole land of Kilscoly, Kilgoban, and Kilscalbeg, which were in the parish of Adare. One of the witnesses to this grant was Master Tyrell, Vicar of Adare. He granted to Thomas de Wodeford, Dean of St. Mary’s.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 108

39. 1280 Suit against the Prior of St. Mary's in Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1280

    The house of cross-bearing friars in Limerick must have been well established by 1280, when Nicholas Harold attorned Henry de Berkeley in a suit against the prior of this house.

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    The crouched friars 1 were introduced into England in 1244 from Italy, the home of the Order. It is said they were introduced into Limerick by one Simon Minor early in the thirteenth century, and must have been well established in the year 1280, as in that year Nicholas Harold attorned Henry de Berkeley in a suit against the prior of this house.2

    We have scarcely any information regarding this

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 290

40. Abbot of Monasteranenagh binds for Corcomohide vicarage first fruits

    Monasteranenagh · parish · Limerick · 1421

    In 1421, Nicholas, Abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Monasteranenagh (Magio), acted as surety for Thomas O'Riordan to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of Corcomohide, valued at 15 marcs, vacant by the non-promotion of Denis MacEnery.

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    1421. Nicholas, Abbot of the monastery of Magio (Monasteranenagh), Cistercian Order, diocese of Limerick, as principal and private person, bound himself in the name of Thomas O’ Rywrdan (O’Riordan) to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Corcumhyd (Corcomohide), same diocese, value 15 marcs, according to common estimation, vacant by the non-promotion (to Holy Orders) of Denis Mackynnery (MacEnery).

    Dyonisuis Day (O’Dea), Bishop elect of Ossory, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the precentorship of Limerick, value £: 20 , vacant by the promotion of the suppliant.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 224

41. Alan Lynch guardian of collegiate church of Iniscathay (1408)

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1408

    In 1408, Alan Lynch was recorded as guardian of the collegiate church of Iniscathay in the diocese of Limerick, indicating the church's ongoing institutional life in the early fifteenth century.

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    1408. Alan Lynch was guardian of the collegiate church of Iniscathay in the diocese of Limerick.8

    1411. Robert Kelly received a mandate from Rome to summon John Hogan, prior of the secular and collegiate church of St. Senan Inyskathagh, and others concerned ; and if he find, as the Pope has heard, that John was guilty of the immorality which is alleged against him, to deprive him ; and collate Cornelius

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 307

42. Camus chapel site and Monasteranenagh connection

    Camus · townland · Cork

    The chapel of Camus pertained to the monastery of Monasteranenagh, which was bound to present a secular priest to the bishop annually. There is no trace of the original building, but a graveyard marks the spot.

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    (The chapel of Camus pertains to the monastery of Monasteranenagh which is bound to present a secular priest every year to the bishop, and the bishop has jurisdiction over the people and the priest.) There is no trace of the original building, but a graveyard marks the spot.

    Ecclesia de Glenorge , Rector Prior de Athissell et present at

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 206

43. Chapel of Kilrush and Kilchuan near Parteen

    Parteen · townland · Clare

    The chapel of Keilrush stood near the river Shannon, and the chapel of Keilchuain, dedicated to St. Covanus Abbot, was near Parteen. The latter belonged to the treasurer.

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    The chapel of Keilrush, near the river Shannon ; the * chapel of Keilchuain, near Par teen ; it belongs to the treasurer.

    The patron of this chapel is St. Covanus, Abbot, on the day. . . 90

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 357

44. Cliu Mail territory with Athneasy at centre

    Athneasy · parish · Limerick

    Cliu Mail was one of the twenty-five divisions made by Owen Mor, falling to his son Muireadhach Mai. It included the district between Knockainey and the Slieve Riach mountains, with Athneasy at its centre according to the Annals of the Four Masters.

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    According to old authorities it would include the district between Knockainey and the Slieve Riach mountains. According to the Annals of the Four Masters , Athneasy was in the centre of this territory. It may

    1 See O'Heerin’s Topog. Poems and Charter of Magio, where it is called Brug. S.C.D.I. under the year 1201.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 14

45. Dolmen near the Black Castle causeway at Lough Gur

    near Lough Gur · lake or lakes · Limerick

    Near the south end of the causeway leading to the Black Castle at Lough Gur, a fine dolmen specimen survives in good preservation. A second dolmen nearby is barely visible.

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    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.

    There is a large earthen ridge, artificially formed and known as the ‘ Big Man’s Bed,’ or giant’s grave, near Glenquin Castle, townland of Glenmore, and parish of Monagea, which must have been raised over the grave of some distinguished hero whose history is long forgotten.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 22

46. Drommoluba or Dromin near Parteen identified as prebend land

    Parteen · townland · Clare

    Drommoluba, with its fishery and other benefices, was assigned in prebend to the Treasurer. The text notes it was also written Dromin and may be identical with the townland of that name near Parteen.

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    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.

    To Colomiregan, Canon, the church of Mungret, with its appurtenances in prebend.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 105

47. Fedamore and Ballyna Church dedicated to St. John Baptist

    Fedamore · town · Limerick

    The parish church of Feadamuir (Fedamore) and Bailione was dedicated to the decollation of St. John Baptist on the 29th of August.

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    The parish church of Feadamuir (Fedamore) and Bailione. Dedicated to decollation of St. John Baptist, 29th day of August. . . . . . . . . . . ..80

    The parish church of Ballinanhiny, or Fanningstown.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 358

48. Fourth son receives Clenglish (Killeedy) as portion

    Killeedy · parish · Limerick

    The sons of John Fitzthomas's marriage to Honora O'Conor received various titles and lands. The fourth son received Clenglish, identified as Killeedy, as his portion.

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    The pedigree of the White Knight, as published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries,1 traces him back to a Gilbert, eldest son of John Fitzthomas, who was slain at Callan 1266, and his second wife, Honora O’Conor, daughter of the King of Connaught. The other sons of this marriage also received titles, the second being made Knight of Glin, the third Knight of Kerry, and the fourth received Clenglish (Killeedy) as his portion.

    When this Gilbert arrived at man’s estate he received from his nephew, heir of the house of Desmond, the manor of Mahoonagh and other adjoining lands about the year 1295. He then married Ellen, daughter of MacCarthy, thereby uniting in bonds of friendship,

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 170

49. Hospital of Lepers near Limerick held ploughland

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1216–1272

    The master and confreres of the Hospital or House of Lepers near Limerick city held one ploughland of the original forty, by grant and Letters Patent of King Henry III, as evidenced by an ancient record shown to the jurors.

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    And the said iurors do also say upon their oaths, that the master and confreres of the Hospital or House of Capers,1 near unto the city of Limerick aforesaid, do hold and are seised in fee of one other ploughland, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, by grant and Letters Patent of King Henry the Third, as appeareth by an ancient record thereof showed in evidence to the said jurors. And that Gerald, late Earl of Desmond, was seised in his demesne as of fee of and in one other parcel of land called Corbally, containing by estimation one ploughland, parcel of the said forty ploughlands, and being so seised thereof, was attained of high treason, by force whereof the said parcel of land, xalled Corbally, came to the hands of the late Queen Elizabeth, who granted the same, by Letters Patent, to Robert Aneslie, one of the undertakers in the county of Limerick, for the yearly rent of forty shillings, which Corbally is now in the tenure and possession of Thomas Gould, by convenience and assignment from the said Robert Aneslie, and no rent is paid out of it to the mayor and commonalty of the said city of Limerick.

    And the said jurors do also say upon their oaths, that another parcel of land, called Bealus, alias Courtbrack, containing by estimation one ploughland, parcel of said forty ploughlands, came to the late Queen’s Majesty's hands by the said attainder of the said Gerald, late Earl of Desmond, who by her Letters Patent granted the same to the said Robert Aneslie, for the yearly rent of three pounds Irish, . which said parcel called Bealus, is now in the tenure and possession of the Earl of Thomond, and no rent paid for it to the mayor and commonalty of Limerick.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 333

50. Inquisition reveals Geraldine estates in Connelloe and Glenogra

    Shanid · electoral division · Limerick · 1282

    An inquisition found Thomas held a cantred in Connelloe called Shanid, held of the king in capite for two knights' service, worth £100. He also held half a tuath at Glenogra, for one knight's service and suit at the court of Athlacca.

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    He held in the County Limerick a cant red in Cunyl (Connelloe), called Shamnede (Shanid) of the king* in capite , for the service of two knights, worth at the time of his death, £ 100 . Half a theodum (tuath) at Glenogra, which he held of Maurice Fitzgerald,1 for the service of one knight and suit at the court of Allecath (Athlacca), also Welese of the citizens of Limerick. This account of his possessions in the county seems to be imperfect, as the roll from which they were copied was much injured by damp.

    Thomas was put into possession of the vast property

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 128

51. Killanahan church ruins (Tempul na Sceach)

    Killanahan · townland · Limerick

    The ruins of Killanahan church survive in the townland of the same name in the parish of Killeenoghty, barony of Pubblebrien. The old church, visible in fields west of the road from Crecora to Croom near Bettivelle, is commonly called Tempul na Sceach or the Church of the Bushes.

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    Now Killanahan. The ruins of this church are still preserved in the townland of the same name in the parish of Killeenoghty in the barony of Pubblebrien. The old church may be seen in the fields to the west of the road leading from Crecora to Croom, near Bettivelle. It is generally called Tempul na Sceach or the Church of the Bushes.

    Tullachbraci 2

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 99

52. Killogholehan church near Broadford

    Broadford · town · Limerick

    The old church of Kildeochaliathain, now Killogholehan, is situated in a narrow valley south of the village of Broadford and gives its name to a parish. It is a very ancient ruin, once a pure Celtic church measuring about 50 feet long and 30 feet wide, repaired by the Board of Works.

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    — Killogholehan. This old church is situated in a narrow valley, south of the village of Broadford, and gives its name to a parish. It is a very ancient ruin, and in a fair state of preservation, as it was repaired some years ago by the Board of Works. At one time it was a pure Celtic church, measuring about 50 feet long and 30 feet wide. After the coming of the English*

    1 Peyton’s Survey.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 90

53. Land quitclaimed to Bishop of Limerick at Tullabracky

    Tullabracky · townland · Limerick

    Henry Fitzdavid Eytchy quitclaimed a messuage and half a carucate of land in Tullaghbreg (Tullabracky) to the Bishop of Limerick. The bishop was said to have been a great benefactor to the cathedral and died in 1337.

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    There are only two documents in the Black Book relating to his episcopacy, one refers to an arrangement regarding procuration fees, and the other informs us that Henry Fitzdavid Eytchy1 quitclaimed to the bishop, a messuage and half a carucate of land in Tullaghbreg (Tullabracky). He is said to have been a great benefactor to the cathedral. He died 1337.

    Maurice Rochfort (1337-1353).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 157

54. Limerick as site of ecclesiastical council

    Limerick · city · Limerick

    The Bishop of Limerick enforced a set of ecclesiastical council laws throughout his diocese. The council laws were drawn up in the city of Limerick, potentially at the bishop's own suggestion.

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    The Bishop of Limerick no doubt enforced these laws in his diocese, especially as they were made in the city, and many of them, perhaps, were drawn up at his suggestion.

    In 1456 news reached Rome that John was dead, and acting on the report Calixtus III appointed Thomas Legger, an Augustinian friar, Bishop of Limerick, an appointment which was soon after annulled, as it

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 231

55. Merchants' guild made brotherhood; Henry VII grants new charter, 1495

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1495

    In 1495, the guild of merchants in Limerick was erected into a brotherhood with regulations for advancing commercial interests. For their loyalty during the rebellion of Perkin Warbeck, Henry VII granted the citizens a new charter.

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    1495. The guild of merchants was erected into a brotherhood, and several regulations were drawn up for the advancement of the commercial interests of the city. In the rebellion of Perkin Warbeck the citizens were loyal, and as a reward for their adherence, Henry VII granted them a new charter.

    In 1500 a ship arrived in Limerck from Bristol, with a cargo of contraband goods which was forfeited, and the money realized from the sale of the freight was spent in building a wall and a vault on the south side of the quay. The vault was entered by a flight of steps from the end of Bridge Street, and was utilized as a sixgun battery. The top of the covered way was a favourite walk of the citizens. At this period the city seems to have enjoyed considerable prosperity, and the citizens being encouraged by the security that the strong fortifications afforded them against the Irish enemy and English rebel, began to improve their dwellings and beautify the city, so that Stanchurst, in the middle of the sixteenth century, describes the buildings as being sumptuous and substantial. The accompanying map of the city is supposed to have been made in Elizabeth’s reign, and gives a fair idea of the arrangement of the streets, the position of the public buildings, and the extent of the walls.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 253

56. Mongret Church dedicated to St. Patrick

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    The parish church of Mongret belonged to the dean and was dedicated to St. Patrick on the 17th of March.

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    The parish church of Mongret. It belongs to the dean. Dedicated to St. Patrick, the 17th day of March. . . . . 40

    The chapel of Keililin, near St. John’s Gate. It belongs entirely to the dean.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 358

57. Mungret monastery founded by St. Nessan

    Mungret · town · Limerick

    When the monastic establishment at Mungret, founded by St. Nessan, was broken up, its property passed into the hands of the bishop. The modern ruin with tower is the remains of the parochial church.

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    When the Monastic establishment founded by St. Nessan was broken up, the property belonging to it passed into the hands of the bishop. The modern ruin with tower is the remains of the parochial church.

    Imheolchuir .3

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 101

58. Newcastle West church dedicated to St. David

    Newcastle · town · Limerick · 1326

    The old church of Newcastle West was situated at Churchstown, with the present ruin being a post-Reformation building on the ancient site. It was dedicated to St. David (1st March), whose well is near the churchyard. Stephen de Clynton was rector in 1326.

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    (The church of Newcastle (West), rector and vicar are presented by the Earl of Desmond.) This old church was situated at Churchstown, but the present ruin seems to be a post-Reformation building, and built on the site of the ancient one. It was dedicated to St. David, ist March, whose well is near the churchyard. Stephen de Clynton was rector of this church in the year 1326.

    Ec. Rathcathill, Rector et Vicarius presentantur per Comitem Desmond.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 212

59. Rev. Michael Sullivan assigned pastoral care of Scattery

    Ballylongford · town · Kerry · 1801

    Rev. Michael Sullivan, parish priest of Ballylongford in the diocese of Kerry, was given jurisdiction over the two families found on Scattery Island by Bishop Young in 1801, and subsequently reported on his missionary labours there.

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    Immediately after this entry Dr. Young inserted this note : — “ Anno 1801 epus Limericensis adivit insulam de Iniscathy in qua invenit duas familias commorantes, quas subjecit curae et jurisdiction! Revd. Michaelis Sullivan parochi de Ballylongford in diocesi Kyriensi,” i.e ., Dr. Young visited the island of Iniscathy in which he found two families whom he placed under the care of the Rev. Michael Sullivan, P.P., Ballylongford.

    In November of 1801, Dr. Young received the following letter from Father Sullivan giving a detailed account of his missionary labours in Scattery 1 : —

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 318

60. Richard Stackpoole unites vicarage of Killeely to his canonry, becomes bishop at 24

    Killeely · parish · Limerick · 1480–1486

    Richard Stackpoole, precentor of the diocese, received a bull in 1480 to unite the perpetual vicarage of Killeely to his canonry. He was advanced to the bishopric of Limerick after Thomas Arthur's death, at only twenty-four years of age, but died the same year before consecration.

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    Immediately after the death of Thomas Arthur, Richard Stackpoole was advanced to the bishopric. He had been precentor of the diocese, and in 1480 he received a Bull from Rome empowering him to unite the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Killyely (Killeely) to his canonry. At the time of his appointment he was only twenty-four years, and was not to be consecrated until he reached the age of twentyeight. He died, however, the same year.

    John Dunow (1486-1489).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 243