The diocese of Limerick, ancient and medieval

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1. Second Earl of Desmond buried in ancestral vault at Tralee

   Tralee · townland · Kerry · 1368

   Maurice, second Earl of Desmond, was buried at Tralee in the ancestral vault after his sudden death at Castlemaine in 1368. He left no issue by his wife Beatrice.

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   Maurice succeeded as second earl, and enjoyed "the title and estates until his death which took place suddenly at Castlemaine in the year 1368. He was buried at Tralee in the ancestral vault. He left no issue by his wife Beatrice. The next brother, Nicholas, being an idiot, Edward III, in the year 1360, granted to Gerald the younger brother the custody of the family estates, and also licence to marry Emicia, daughter of the Earl of Ormonde.

   During the incapacity of Nicholas, he was virtually Earl of Desmond, discharging all the duties attached tothe title. When Nicholas died he became the Earl of Desmond, and as such was appointed justiciary in the year 1367, immediately after the famous Statute of Kilkenny had come into force among the colonists.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 178

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   Somewhere close to Tralee, Maurice, the second Earl of Desmond, was laid to rest in the ancestral vault. He held the title and estates until his death, which came suddenly at Castlemaine in 1368. He left no issue by his wife Beatrice. The next brother, Nicholas, was an idiot, and so in 1360 Edward III granted custody of the family estates to Gerald, the younger brother, along with licence to marry Emicia, daughter of the Earl of Ormonde. During Nicholas's incapacity, Gerald discharged all the duties of the title, virtually Earl of Desmond. When Nicholas died, Gerald became Earl of Desmond, and was appointed justiciary in 1367, immediately after the famous Statute of Kilkenny had come into force among the colonists.

2. St. Marie House priory lands near Limerick city wall

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1603–1615

   The priors of St. Marie House in Limerick were anciently seised of six ploughlands from the original forty. King James granted these to Edmond Sexton, who held the Prior's land south-west of the city near the city wall, along with Meriksland, Claskngilly, Bramloge, Inschymore, and Monksland.

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   And the said jurors do also say, upon their oaths, that the late priors of St. Marie House, in the city of Limerick, were anciently seised in their demesne as of fee of other six ploughlands, parcel of the said forty ploughlands ; but by whose gift or grant the said priors were so seised, the said jurors do not know.

   And that the said priory came to the hands of our sovereign lord, King James, who by his Letters Patent granted the six ploughlands to Eamond Sexton, Esq. ; and the said Edmond, at the day of the taking of this Inquisition, had in his tenure and possession one ploughland, called the Prior’s land, lying south-west to the said city, and near the wall of said city, and also the lands called the, Meriksland. the two parcels of land called (each of them) Claskngilly, and the parcels of land called Bramloge and Inschymore, all which four last-mentioned parcels of land, now in the possession of the said Edmond, contain by estimation half a ploughland, and are

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 332

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   Limerick holds the old lands of St. Marie House. The priors there were anciently seised of six ploughlands, parcel of a larger forty ploughlands. The jurors who recorded this did not know by whose gift or grant the priors first held those lands. What they did know was that the priory came to King James, who by his Letters Patent granted the six ploughlands to Edmond Sexton. At the day of the inquisition, Edmond Sexton held in his tenure and possession one ploughland called the Prior's land, lying south-west to the city and near the city wall. He also held the lands called Meriksland, the two parcels called Claskngilly, and the parcels called Bramloge and Inschymore. Those four last-mentioned parcels, all in his possession, contained by estimation half a ploughland. So the priory's ancient six ploughlands had passed from the priors to the Crown and from the Crown to one man's hands, in the years between 1603 and 1615.

3. St. Saviour's monastery granted to Earl of Desmond

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1543

   In 1543, the greater part of the possessions of St. Saviour's Dominican monastery, together with the house itself, was granted to James, Earl of Desmond.

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   In 1543 the most part of the possessions of the monastery, together with the house itself, was granted to James, Earl of Desmond.

   1586. Peyton, in his survey of the escheated lands of Garret the last Earl, includes this monastery among them, and has the following reference to it : —

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 270

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   Limerick. In 1543, the most part of the possessions of St. Saviour's Dominican monastery, together with the house itself, was granted to James, Earl of Desmond. Later, in 1586, Peyton surveyed the escheated lands of Garret, the last Earl, and included this monastery among them.

4. Synod of Cashel convened by clergy

   Cashel · town · Tipperary · 1172

   Following the submission of the Irish kings, the clergy met Henry II at Cashel where a synod was held. The clergy were bound to follow the action of their temporal lords in submitting to the English monarch.

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   The clergy in consequence of the action of their temporal lords were bound to follow suit, and met the king at Cashel, where a synod was held. After six months’ stay in the country, Henry returned to England, leaving behind a host of greedy adventurers, who at once set about aggrandizing themselves at the expense of the natives, instead of settling down quietly in the enjoyment of their already acquired estates.

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 76

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   Cashel, in Tipperary, is where the clergy met Henry the Second in 1172. Their temporal lords had already submitted to the English monarch, and the clergy were bound to follow suit. A synod was held there. After six months in the country, Henry returned to England, leaving behind a host of greedy adventurers, who at once set about aggrandising themselves at the expense of the natives, instead of settling down quietly in the enjoyment of their already acquired estates.

5. Bruree the ancient royal tuath

   Bruree · town · Limerick

   Bruree was the ancient royal tuath where the king of the tribe usually resided. Based on the list of townlands in Peyton's Survey, it corresponded to the present parishes of Bruree and Colman's Well.

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   Bruree was the ancient royal tuath where the king of the tribe usually resided. Judging from the list of townlands in Peyton’s Survey, it would correspond to thej>resent parishes of Bruree and Colman’s Well.

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 10

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   The town of Bruree was once an ancient royal tuath, the land where the king of the tribe usually resided. Going by the list of townlands in Peyton's Survey, it would correspond to the present parishes of Bruree and Colman's Well.

6. Franciscan friary outside Adare walls

   Adare · townland · Limerick

   A monastery of St. Francis of the order of Minors of the stricter observance stood outside the walls on the western side of Adare, known as the Poor Monastery.

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   Monastery of St. Francis, of the order of Minors of the stricter observance, outside the walls on the western side of the town, called the Poor Monastery.

   There was also in the same village a house of Knights Hospitallers of the order of St. John of Jerusalem.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 362

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   Close to Adare, there stood a monastery of Saint Francis, of the order of Minors of the stricter observance, outside the walls on the western side of the town. It was called the Poor Monastery. In the same village there was also a house of Knights Hospitallers of the order of Saint John of Jerusalem.

7. John Fitzthomas dies at Maynooth, buried at Kildare

   Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1316

   John Fitzthomas received the title of Earl of Kildare in 1316 for faithful services to the Crown but died the same year. He was interred in the Grey Abbey at Kildare.

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   In 1316, John received the title of Earl of Kildare for his faithful services to the Crown, but did not live long to enjoy the honour, as he died the same year at Maynooth, and was interred in the Grey Abbey at Kildare.

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   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 169

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   Maynooth saw a short-lived title in 1316. John Fitzthomas was made Earl of Kildare that year for faithful services to the Crown, but did not live long to enjoy the honour. He died the same year in this town and was buried in the Grey Abbey at Kildare.

8. 1298 valuation of the Manor of Shanid

   Shanid · electoral division · Limerick · 1298

   After the death of Thomas in 1298, a jury assessed the Manor of Shanid, finding 360 acres of arable land, 16 acres of meadow, and 9 acres at Kilbecan. Pasture and park could not be rented, and the total value was £9 13s. 6d.

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   They found in the Manor of Shanid that there was 360 acres of arable land, which they valued at 6 d. per acre. 16 acres of meadow and 2 acres at Adlen at 6 d% per acre. From pasture and park nothing could be received as no one would rent pasture there. There was 9 acres of arable land beside the demesne called Kilbecan, which they valued at 4s. 6 d. per year. Total, £9 13s. 6 d.

   The Lands held by the Irish. — The Irish held three-quarters of land at Adthe (Athea), which was value for 40s. in time of peace ; Manchmore (Banemore), 40s. in time of peace ; half a quarter at Ballauchdram lying waste and producing nothing, because it lies among the Irish. These townlands comprised the country lying between Ballyhahill and Athea, evidently inhabited by Irish enjoying their own laws and a certain amount of independence.

   Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 131

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   The road passes through Shanid in Limerick. After Thomas died in 1298, a jury assessed the manor. They found 360 acres of arable land, valued at 6 pence per acre. 16 acres of meadow and 2 acres at Adlen, each worth 6 pence an acre. From pasture and park nothing could be received, as no one would rent pasture there. 9 acres of arable land beside the demesne, called Kilbecan, were valued at 4 shillings and 6 pence per year. The total came to £9, 13 shillings and 6 pence. The Irish held three-quarters of land at Athea, worth 40 shillings in time of peace. Manchmore, or Banemore, was valued the same. Half a quarter at Ballauchdram lay waste and produced nothing, because it lay among the Irish. These townlands lay between Ballyhahill and Athea, inhabited by Irish enjoying their own laws and a certain amount of independence.

9. Abbey lands within Limerick city walls described

   Limerick · city · Limerick · 1260

   The abbot of Monasteranenagh granted David Long a portion of land within Limerick city walls, extending from Palmanath-street to the city wall and from the nuns' land to William le Parmet's. Another portion ran from the New Gate by the Friars Minor's arch to the nuns' land.

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   About the same time, the abbot also granted to David Long* a certain portion of land which lay within the walls

   1 See S. C. D. I. 2 Md. 3 Ibid.

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   Around 1260, the abbot of Monasteranenagh granted David Long land within the walls of Limerick. One portion ran from Palmanath-street to the city wall, between the nuns' land and William le Parmet's. Another stretched from the New Gate by the Friars Minor's arch to the nuns' land.

10. Annals of Kilmallock monastery: deaths of lector and airchinneach

    Kilmallock · townland · Limerick · 1028–1050

    The Annals of the Four Masters record that in 1028 Flaithnia Ua Tighernain, lector of Cill-Dacheallog, died, and in 1050 Conall, airchinneach of Cill-Mocheallog and its lector previously, died. The airchinneach was a lay steward who regulated monastery lands and kept the church in repair.

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    1028. Flaithnia Ua Tighernain, lector of Cill-Dacheallog died.

    1050. Conall, airchinneach of Cill-Mocheallog and its lector previously, died. [He was the officer or steward who regulated the lands belonging to the monastery. After deducting his own expenses, gave the remainder to the church and the poor. He was bound to keep the church in repair. The Airchinneach was usually a layman, and the -office as a rule was hereditary.]

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 86

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    Somewhere around here stood a monastery the annals knew as Cill-Dacheallog. In 1028 Flaithnia Ua Tighernain, its lector, died. Twenty-two years later, in 1050, Conall died. He had been the monastery's lector before becoming its airchinneach, a lay steward who regulated the monastery's lands, kept the church in repair, and after deducting his own expenses gave the remainder to the church and the poor.

11. Bishop Cornelius O'Dea summoned on unknown charges

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1424–1426

    In 1424, Bishop Cornelius O'Dea was summoned by the government to answer certain charges, the nature and outcome of which have not survived. He resigned the bishopric in 1426.

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    In 1424 he was summoned by the government to answer certain charges that were made against him. The nature of the accusation or the result of the enquiry has not come down to us. In 1426 he resigned the

    1 See Bliss, Papal Registers ( 1404-1415).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 187

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    Limerick has a story from the 1400s. Bishop Cornelius O'Dea was summoned by the government in 1424 to answer certain charges made against him. What the accusation was, or what came of the enquiry, has not survived. In 1426, he resigned the bishopric.

12. Black Book records Limerick's medieval civic officials

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1230

    The Black Book of Limerick documents that Simon Herwarder served as Mayor, while Maurice Blund and Walter of Adare served as Provosts. Reginald de Sto. Jacobo is also recorded in the same source as Seneschal of Limerick.

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    In page 23 of the Black Book , Simon Herwarder is styled Mayor, and Maurice Blund and Walter of Adare Provosts ; again, p. 40, Reginald de Sto. Jacobo is called Seneschal of Limerick.

    1231 Nicholas Fitzsimon, John Bolingford, William Mac

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 366

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    The Black Book of Limerick, on page 23, records Simon Herwarder as Mayor, with Maurice Blund and Walter of Adare as Provosts. On page 40, the same source names Reginald de Sto. Jacobo as Seneschal of Limerick. These records date to around 1230.

13. Brian fortifies Kilfinane, Lough Gur, Bruree and Dunchath

    near Lough Gur · lake or lakes · Limerick

    After becoming undisputed King of Munster, Brian made a circuit of his dominions and fortified the forts of Kilfinane, the island in Lough Gur, Dun Eochair Maigue at Bruree, and Dunchath in County Limerick.

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    The enemies of the Dalcassians being now subdued, and the murderers of Mahon punished, Brian became undisputed King of Munster. He made a circuit of his newly acquired dominions, and fortified the forts of Kilfinane, the island in Lough Gur, Dun Eochair Maigue, (Bruree), and Dunchath, in the County Limerick. Being

    1 In Sweetman’s C.D.I., year 1200, p. 21, in the grant to the Monastery of Monasteranenagh there is mentioned a Cahircuain which would be near Bruff, and evidently the same as this one judging, from the similarity of the words.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 64

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    Lough Gur is a lake the road passes through or near. After Brian became undisputed King of Munster, he made a circuit of his dominions and fortified the forts of Kilfinane, the island in Lough Gur, Dun Eochair Maigue at Bruree, and Dunchath, all in County Limerick.

14. Caherass church ruins by the Maigue

    Caherass · townland · Limerick

    The chapel of Say, another name for Caherass, does not pay Proxy. The ruins of this church stand near the bank of the Maigue and are thickly overgrown with ivy.

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    (The chapel of Say does not pay Proxy, but ought to have a chaplain.) Say is another name for Caherass. The ruins of this church stand near the bank of the Maigue, and are thickly overgrown with ivy.

    Ec. Dolyth est de Rectoria de Crommoth .

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 208

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    Somewhere around here, the ruins of a church stand near the bank of the Maigue, thickly overgrown with ivy. This was the chapel of Say, another name for Caherass. The records note that it does not pay Proxy, but ought to have a chaplain.

15. Canonry and prebend of St. Munchin's, Limerick

    Saint Munchin's · parish · Limerick · 1427

    Maurice O'Congalygh bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of St. Monchin's (Munchin's) in Limerick diocese, valued at 12 marcs, vacant by the death of Philip O'Hanly. This record confirms the existence of St. Munchin's as a medieval canonry and prebend.

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    Maurice O’Congalygh, canon of the diocese of Limerick, as principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber in the name of Thomas O’Horigan, for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Tyllachbrek (Tullabracky), value 12 marcs, vacant by the promotion of Richard, Archbishop of Cashel.

    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.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 233

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    The parish of Saint Munchin's in Limerick was a medieval canonry and prebend. In 1427, Maurice O'Congalygh bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend in the diocese of Limerick. The position was valued at 12 marcs and had fallen vacant by the death of Philip O'Hanly. This record confirms the existence of the medieval canonry and prebend.

16. Canonry of Iniscathay endowed from suppressed See

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare

    The canonry of Iniscathay was always listed as belonging to the diocese of Killaloe because it was endowed with possessions of the suppressed See of Iniscathy that lay within Killaloe's territorial boundaries.

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    The canonry of Iniscathay is always mentioned as belonging to the diocese of Killaloe, and received the title from the fact that the canonry was endowed with some possessions of the See of Iniscathy, after its suppression, that lay within the territorial boundaries of Killaloe.

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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 315

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    Somewhere around here on Scattery Island, there was once a See of Iniscathy. After it was suppressed, the canonry of Iniscathay was endowed with some of its possessions. Those possessions lay within the territorial boundaries of Killaloe, which is why the canonry was always mentioned as belonging to the diocese of Killaloe.

17. Clonagh ruin shows Norman choir addition

    Clonagh · townland · Limerick

    The old ruin of Clonagh displays visible differences in age between its parts, suggesting a choir was added to the original Celtic church during the Norman period.

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    The roof was of exceedingly high pitch. Good examples of the early stone churches in the diocese may be seen at Donaghmore, Mungret, Killultan, &c. In some of the larger of the older churches a choir was added in Norman times, at least so much may be inferred from the difference in age that exist between both parts as is visible in the old ruin of Clonagh. In many instances the old oblong Celtic church was not changed, but Norman windows and doors were inserted without interfering with the general outline of the building, such as Killogholihane.

    Inniscathy, Dysert Angus, Kilmallock, and Ard-

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 103

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    Close to Clonagh, there's an old ruin that tells you something about how these churches changed. The original part is a Celtic church, the old oblong kind. But at some point during the Norman period, a choir was added to it. You can see the difference in age between the two parts, the older church and the later choir, written into the stonework itself. The roof was of exceedingly high pitch. In many cases the old Celtic churches were left unchanged, and Norman windows and doors were simply inserted without altering the building's general outline, as at Killogholihane.

18. Cloonanna church ruins above the Maigue

    Cloonanna · townland · Limerick

    The ruins of Cloonanna old church stand on a rising ground commanding a pleasant prospect on the east bank of the Maigue, to the north of Adare parish. A few fragments of the old church still remain.

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    (The church of Cloonanna, a rectory belonging to the rectory of Croom, and hath a vicar.) The ruins of this old church stand on a rising ground commanding a pleasant prospect on the east bank of the Maigue, and to the north of Adare parish. A few fragments of the old church still remain.

    Ecclesia de Kyldobbain spedat ad Cathedralem.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 210

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    Somewhere close to Cloonanna, the ruins of an old church stand on rising ground on the east bank of the Maigue, looking out over a pleasant prospect. The church was a rectory belonging to the rectory of Croom, and had a vicar. Today only a few fragments of the old church remain. It lay to the north of Adare parish.

19. Dal Cairbre Eva in Manor of Athlacca

    Athlacca · parish · Limerick · 1014

    The Dal Cairbre Eva tribe, referenced in 1014, was included in the Manor of Athlacca in Anglo-Norman times. It was probably co-extensive with the present parishes of Dromin and Athlacca.

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    tribe in the year 1014,. In Anglo-Norman times it was included in the Manor of Athlacca, and was probably co-extensive with the present parishes of Dromin and Athlacca.

    O’Heerin thus describes it-: —

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 14

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    There is a parish here called Athlacca, and in 1014 a tribe named Dal Cairbre Eva was known in this land. In Anglo-Norman times that tribe was included in the Manor of Athlacca, and its territory was probably co-extensive with the present parishes of Dromin and Athlacca.

20. Dominican chapel at Sixmilebridge, County Clare

    Six-mile-bridge · town · Clare · 1641–1754

    A chapel belonging to the Dominicans of Limerick existed at Sixmilebridge, County Clare, but was not kept in repair or inhabited since the war of 1641. De Burgo visited in 1754 and found no trace of the chapel.

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    At Sixmilebridge, County Clare, there was a chapel belonging to the Dominicans of Limerick, but was not kept in repair or inhabited since the commencement of the war in 1641. De Burgo2 visited the place in 1754, and could find no trace of chapel.

    Kilmallock.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 273

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    At Sixmilebridge in County Clare, the Dominicans of Limerick once had a chapel. It fell out of use after the war began in 1641, and was neither kept in repair nor inhabited after that. When De Burgo visited the place in 1754, he could find no trace of the chapel at all.

21. Donaghmore old church near Limerick

    Donaghmore · parish · Limerick

    Donaghmore's old church is about two miles east of the city of Limerick. According to the Tripartite life of St. Patrick, all churches called Domnachmor were founded by the national apostle.

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    Now Donaghmore. The old church is about two miles east of the city. According to the Tripartite life of our National Apostle, all the churches that are called

    1 Memorials of A dare.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 101

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    As you pass through Donaghmore, east of Limerick city, there is an old church here. A old account called the Tripartite Life of Saint Patrick says that all churches bearing this name were founded by Patrick himself, the national apostle.

22. Donatus MacMahon assigned canonry of Iniscathay (1405)

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1405

    In 1405, a mandate was issued to the Bishop of Killaloe, the abbot of Inisgad, and John O'Longan, Canon of Killaloe, to collate Donatus MacMahon, a clerk of noble birth, to the canonry and prebend of Iniscathig, void by the death of Matthew MacNamara.

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    1405- A mandate to the Bishop of Killaloe, the abbot of Inisgad, in the diocese of Killaloe, and John O’Longan, Canon of Killaloe, to collate and assign to Donatus MacMahon, clerk of noble birth, the canonry and prebend of Iniscathig, diocese of Killaloe, void by the death of Matthew MacNamara.

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

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 307

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    Close to Scattery Island, in 1405 a mandate went out to the Bishop of Killaloe, the abbot of Inisgad, and John O'Longan, Canon of Killaloe. They were to collate and assign to Donatus MacMahon, a clerk of noble birth, the canonry and prebend of Iniscathig. It had fallen void by the death of Matthew MacNamara. By 1408, Alan Lynch was guardian of the collegiate church of Iniscathay.

23. Dysert and Morgans parish names preserved

    Dysert · townland · Limerick

    Disert Murdewar, now called Dysert in the parish of Robertstown, preserves its compound name across two townlands: Dysert and Morgans. The parish was originally called Dysert-Morgans in old documents.

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    now called Dysert, in the parish of Robertstown. Each part of this compound word is still preserved as if they had no relation to each other. The first part in the townland of Dysert, and the second in that of Morgans, the name of the adjoining parish which originally included Dysert, as the parish is called in old documents Dysert-

    2 See Memorials of Adare, p*. 277. 1 See O.S.L.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 97

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, in the parish of Robertstown, is a place now called Dysert. It was once part of a compound name, and both halves survive as if they had no relation. The first part lives on in this place, the second in the adjoining parish of Morgans. In old documents the whole parish was called Dysert-Morgans.

24. Dysert Castle held by Edmund MacPhilip, 1586

    Dysert · townland · Limerick · 1586

    Edmund MacPhilip held Dysert Castle and other lands in Morgans in 1586, and was probably a descendant of Maurice Fitzphilip who had been involved in the lawsuit with the prioress of St. Catherine's convent in 1306.

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    1306. In this year the prioress was engaged in a lawsuit with Maurice Fitzphilip, who got a loan of a horse to go into Leinster to assist John Fitzthomas in his wars. Maurice promised to return the horse immediately and in good condition. Yet he detained him for six months, and also provisioned himself and his kerne at the expense of the prioress, which greatly oppressed her tenants, who threatened to leave her lands. The prioress succeeded in recovering 17s. 4 d. from the said Maurice for these offences. It may be remarked that Edmund MacPhilip held Dysert Castle and other lands in Morgans in 1586, and probably was a descendant of the above-mentioned Maurice.1

    1316. The prioress failed to present Norman Fitzrichard to the vicarage of Robert Goer (Robertstown). She was summoned to answer for this offence, but did

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 294

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    Somewhere close to Dysert, Edmund MacPhilip held a castle and other lands in Morgans in 1586. He was probably a descendant of Maurice Fitzphilip, a man who had caused trouble for the prioress of a convent back in 1306. That year, Maurice borrowed a horse from the prioress. He said he needed it to go into Leinster to assist John Fitzthomas in his wars. He promised to return the horse immediately and in good condition. Instead he kept it for six months. He also provisioned himself and his kerne at the prioress's expense, which greatly oppressed her tenants. They threatened to leave her lands. The prioress took him to court and succeeded in recovering 17s. 4d. from Maurice for these offences. Nearly 300 years later, his likely descendant held the castle here at Dysert.

25. Ecclesiastical benefices of Glin granted to cathedral fund

    Glin · town · Limerick · 1223–1250

    Influenced by the petition of Richard of London, lord of the soil, Bishop Hubert granted all the ecclesiastical benefices of Glyncorby, in the parish of Glin, to the common fund of the canons and vicars of St. Mary's.

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    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.

    1 p. 59 ; Kilethem in B.B.L.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 108

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    The town of Glin carries an old church story. Between 1223 and 1250, Richard of London, lord of the soil, petitioned Bishop Hubert. The bishop granted all the ecclesiastical benefices of Glyncorby, in the parish of Glin, to the common fund of the canons and vicars of St. Mary's. He also granted the benefices of the land of Kilscoly, Kilgoban, and Kilscalbeg, which were in the parish of Adare. Master Tyrell, Vicar of Adare, witnessed it. The grant went to Thomas de Wodeford, Dean of St. Mary's.

26. Foynes identified as landing point for the North Munster fleet

    Foynes · town · Limerick

    The men of North Munster, from Corco Baiscinn in southwest Clare, crossed the Luimnech (the ancient name of the Shannon from Limerick city to the sea) and must have landed in the vicinity of Foynes before proceeding inland to Donaghmore.

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    From both these narratives it may be inferred that the men of North Munster were natives of Corea Baiscinn, a territory in the south-west of the present county of Clare, and originally comprised the baronies of Clonderlaw Moyarta and Ibricen. They came southwards across the Luimnech, which was the ancient name of the Shannon from the city of Limerick to the sea, and must have landed somewhere in the vicinity of Foynes. They then proceeded to Donaghmore of Maghaine, or Cinel Dine. It would seem as if these descriptive epithets were added on, to distinguish this Donaghmore from another in the territory. It might have been in the district of Shanagolden and disappeared during the Danish wars. After preaching and baptizing them St. Patrick went to the hill of Finne or Fidhne, from which he saw their country and blessed it. From this hill he

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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 31

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    Foynes sits on the river, and the old stories say men of North Munster came through here long ago. They were from Corco Baiscinn, a territory in the southwest of what is now County Clare, covering the baronies of Clonderlaw, Moyarta, and Ibricken. They crossed southwards over the Luimnech, the ancient name for the stretch of the Shannon running from Limerick city down to the sea, and they must have landed somewhere near this town. From there they went inland to Donaghmore of Maghaine, also called Cinel Dine. Those names were added to tell this Donaghmore apart from another one in the territory, likely near Shanagolden, which may have disappeared during the Danish wars. After preaching and baptizing them, Saint Patrick went up the hill of Finne, or Fidhne, and from it he saw their country and blessed it.

27. Gillebert elected Bishop of Limerick

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1098–1106

    Gillebert was set down as Bishop of Limerick around the same time as Waterford's episcopal see was established (1098), and under similar auspices. His election method is unrecorded but believed similar to Waterford's. He was consecrated in Ireland, possibly because Anselm was in exile from 1103 to 1106.

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    A few years later we find Gillebert set down as Bishop of Limerick. How his election was carried out there is no record, but as it took place about the same time as Waterford and under the same auspices, it must have been similar. He was consecrated in Ireland, perhaps owing to the fact that Anselm was then in exile (1103- 1106).

    Gillebert travelled on the Continent many years before he became bishop, and made the acquaintance of

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 67

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    In Limerick, around 1098, Gillebert was set down as Bishop. There is no record of how his election was carried out, but it took place about the same time as Waterford, under the same auspices, so it must have been similar. He was consecrated in Ireland, perhaps because Anselm was in exile from 1103 to 1106. Gillebert had travelled on the Continent many years before he became bishop.

28. Grant of lands at Caherdavin and Clonmakin to Walter Crop

    Caherdavin · townland · Limerick · 1200

    A grant was made to Walter Crop of one knight's fee at Carnarry and Kalke, in the fee of Hoctierne, in the cantred of Huhene. Lands at Clonhuhirdecan (possibly Caherdavin) and Clonomincan (possibly Clonmakin) were also granted in the fee of Huertheru.

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    at Clonhuhirdecan (Caherdavin ?) and Clonomincan (Clonmakin ?), in the fee of Huertheru. He also received four burgages, two of which were in the island and two between the city and the bridge, at each side of the latter, near the wall ; all being outside the city,

    A grant to Walter Crop of one knight’s fee at Karvthi (Carnarry), and Kalke, in the fee of Hoctierne, in the cantred of Huhene.1

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 83

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    Somewhere around here, a grant was made to Walter Crop. He received lands at Clonhuhirdecan, possibly Caherdavin, and Clonomincan, possibly Clonmakin, in the fee of Huertheru. He also got four burgages, two on the island and two between the city and the bridge, at each side of the latter, near the wall, all outside the city. Walter Crop also received one knight's fee at Carnarry and Kalke, in the fee of Hoctierne, in the cantred of Huhene.

29. Half of Iniscathay listed as episcopal property of Limerick (1201)

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1201

    An inquisition taken in 1201, relative to the episcopal property of the diocese of Limerick, mentions half of Iniscathay with its appurtenances as belonging to it. This establishes the island's connection to the diocese of Limerick at the turn of the thirteenth century.

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    here in chronological order to enable the reader to examine for himself the original documents bearing on the medieval history of this holy island. In an inquisition taken in the year 1201, relative to the episcopal property of the diocese of Limerick, half of Iniscathay (dimidia pars de Inisyscathidch) with its appurtenances is mentioned as belonging to it.1

    Richard de London was guardian of Iniscathay some time before 1290.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 305

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    Close to Scattery Island, an inquisition taken in 1201 recorded the episcopal property of the diocese of Limerick. Half of Iniscathay, with its appurtenances, was listed as belonging to it. Some time before 1290, Richard de London was guardian of Iniscathay.

30. Half tuath at Glenogra held of Maurice Fitzgerald

    Glenogra · townland · Limerick · 1282

    Thomas held half a tuath at Glenogra from Maurice Fitzgerald for the service of one knight and suit at the court of Athlacca, as well as rents of the citizens of Limerick.

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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

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    Somewhere around here, Thomas held half a tuath at Glenogra from Maurice Fitzgerald in 1282. He owed the service of one knight and had to attend the court of Athlacca. He also collected rents from the citizens of Limerick. The record of his possessions seems imperfect, copied from a roll much damaged by damp. Thomas held other lands too. A cantred in Connelloe called Shanid, held directly from the king for the service of two knights, worth £100 at the time of his death. After this account, Thomas was put into possession of vast property.

31. John Archer, rector of Athneasy, granted reservation of benefice

    Athneasy · parish · Limerick · 1393

    In 1393, a mandate was issued to reserve for John Archer, rector of Athneasy in the diocese of Limerick, a benefice with or without cure of souls, according to his fitness after examination in Latin.

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    1393. 5 A mandate to reserve to John Archer, rector of Athenedisse (Athneasy), in the diocese, a benefice with or without the cure of souls, according to his fitness after the usual examination in Latin.

    1394.6 Richard Bondwill, priest, to be summoned, and if it is found that the church of Athlacach (Athlacca), value for 15 marks, although unlawfully detained by said Richard, is void because Thomas Hunt held it for two years and more, without being ordained priest ; it is to be given to Thomas St. James, canon of Limerick, notwithstanding that the Pope has recently ordered

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 164

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    Athneasy is a parish in Limerick. In 1393, a mandate was issued to reserve a benefice for John Archer, who was rector of Athneasy in the diocese of Limerick. The benefice might carry the cure of souls, or it might not. Which one he received would depend on his fitness, judged after the usual examination in Latin.

32. Kilkeedy vicarage appointment of Thomas de Burgo

    Kilkeedy · parish · Limerick · 1363

    In 1363, the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Kilkeedy became vacant through the death of its vicar Thomas. The Holy See appointed Thomas de Burgo, a priest of the diocese of Emly, to fill the position.

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    1363. The perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Kilkeedy became vacant by the death of Thomas, late vicar, and the Holy See appointed Thomas de Burgo, priest of the diocese of Emly, to it.

    Philip de Wall, priest of the diocese, was made archdeacon of Ardfert. David Gower, priest of the diocese, was advanced to the prebend of Kyapowlere Malone in the diocese of Cork. Richard de Wall 1 of Cork, was appointed treasurer of Limerick on the death of Robert Godwyn.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 162

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    The parish of Kilkeedy sits along this road. In 1363, the perpetual vicarage of its parochial church fell vacant when the vicar Thomas died. The Holy See appointed Thomas de Burgo, a priest of the diocese of Emly, to fill the position.

33. Killarog and Lickadoon in Elizabeth's reign

    Lickadoon · townland · Limerick · 1558–1603

    Killarog (or Kiltroge), located beside Lickadoon, consisted of two quarters during Elizabeth's reign. Together with Lickadoon and Boherenlloyd (Boherload), it formed the tuath of O'Ryle.

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    Killarog or Kiltroge was beside Lickadoon. In Elizabeth's reign it consisted of 2 quarters, and formed with Lickadoon and Boherenlloyd (Boherload) the tuath of O'Ryle . . . . . . —

    Kilros beyond the Shannon (now Kilrush, North Circular Road) . . . . . . . . —

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 159

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    Somewhere around here is Killarog, also known as Kiltroge, which lay beside Lickadoon. In Elizabeth's reign it consisted of 2 quarters. Together with Lickadoon and Boherenlloyd, also called Boherload, it formed the tuath of O'Ryle.

34. Kilmoylan church description

    Kilmoylan · townland · Limerick

    The church of Kilmoylan is a small modern building situated at the east end of the parish. It measures thirty-five feet by eighteen, with a door of hammered stones and a flat lintel resting on corbels.

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    (The church of Kilmoylan ; rector, the “ common fund.”) This church is situated in the east end of the parish of that name. It is a small modern building, measuring thirty-five feet by eighteen. The door is of hammered stones with flat lintel resting on corbels.

    Kyllmurille Red . in feodo laico Communitatem in feodo Ecdesiastico presentoris presentat Vicarium.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 219

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    Somewhere around here is the church of Kilmoylan, a small modern building standing at the east end of the parish. It measures 35 feet by 18. The door is made of hammered stones, with a flat lintel resting on corbels. The rector's living was supported by what was called the common fund.

35. Lismakeery half-tuath in Peyton's Survey

    Lismakeery · townland · Limerick

    Lismakerrye (Lismakeery) is recorded in Peyton's Survey as containing a half tuath, equivalent to the parish of that name. It may have originally formed one tuath with Drynan.

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    Drynan2 occurs in the inquisition relative to the manor of Shanid, in the year 1298. It is there set down as the ‘ half-tuath of Poble Minter Drynan,’ i.e., the half-tuath inhabited by the people called Drynan. I find no other mention of it until Peyton’s Survey, where it is also called a half-tuath, and would correspond to the present parish of Kilbradran. The name is now totally forgotten. Lismakerrye (Lismakeery) is set down in Peyton as containing a half tuath, and would be equivalent to the parish of that name. Perhaps both in ancient times formed one tuath.

    Eas Geibhtne {Askeaton).

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 12

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    Somewhere around here, Peyton's Survey records a half-tuath called Lismakerrye, now Lismakeery. A half-tuath was a territorial division, and this one corresponded to the parish of that name. Nearby, another half-tuath called Drynan appears in an inquisition from 1298, described as the half-tuath inhabited by the people called Drynan. By the time of Peyton's Survey, Drynan too was called a half-tuath, corresponding to the present parish of Kilbradran. The name Drynan is now totally forgotten. Perhaps both Lismakeery and Drynan in ancient times formed a single tuath, later split in two.

36. Manor of Loughill belonged to the Bishop

    Loughill · townland · Kilkenny

    The manor of Loughill, which belonged to the Bishop of the diocese, was probably equivalent to the other half-tuath adjoining Glancorby (Glin).

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    It is mentioned in the Black Book 4 at the beginning of the thirteenth century. In the inquisition relating to the manor of Shanid, in 1298, it is called a half-tuath, and also in Peyton. It would be represented at present by the parish of Kilfergus or Glin. The manor of Loughill, which belonged to the Bishop of the diocese, was probably equivalent to the other half-tuath.

    1 See S.C.D.I., a.d. 1298.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 13

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    Somewhere around here was the manor of Loughill, belonging to the Bishop of the diocese. The Black Book mentions it at the beginning of the 13th century. In the inquisition relating to the manor of Shanid, in 1298, it is called a half-tuath, and also in Peyton. That half-tuath is now the parish of Kilfergus or Glin. Loughill was probably the other half-tuath.

37. Maurice created Earl of Desmond with County Palatine of Kerry

    Kerry · county · Kerry · 1229

    Maurice of the house of Desmond was rewarded for his services to the Crown by being created Earl of Desmond, with the county Palatine of Kerry to be held of the Crown of England.

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    Government, by having conferred on him the title of Earl of Desmond, with the county Palatine of Kerry to be held of the crown of England.

    This court Palatine gave great power to the newly created Earl as : —

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 175

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    The road passes through Kerry. In 1229, Maurice of the house of Desmond was created Earl of Desmond, with this county as a Palatine to be held of the Crown of England. That gave great power to the newly created Earl.

38. New Grange church ruins near River Deel

    Newcastle · town · Limerick

    The ruins of this nuns' church lie about one hundred yards east of the river Deel and the same distance north of the road from Newcastle West to Knockaderry. It belonged to the nuns of St. Catherine's, now Old Abbey, near Shanagolden.

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    (The church of New Grange belongs to the nuns.) The ruins of this church are about one hundred yards cast of the river Deel, and about the same distance north of the road leading from Newcastle West to Knockaderry. The ruin is in a fair state of preservation, measuring about sixty-two feet by twenty-one, the walls are twelve feet high and three feet two inches thick. It belonged to the nuns of St. Catherine’s, now Old Abbey, near Shanagolden.

    Ec. de Novo Castro , Rector et Vicarius presentantur per Comitem Desmond.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 212

    As the companion tells it

    Outside Newcastle, there are ruins of a church called New Grange. It sits about a hundred yards east of the river Deel and roughly the same distance north of the road from Newcastle West to Knockaderry. The walls still stand about twelve feet high and three feet thick, enclosing a space of sixty-two feet by twenty-one. It belonged to the nuns of St. Catherine's, now called Old Abbey, near Shanagolden. The Earl of Desmond had the right to present its rector and vicar.

39. Perpetual vicarage of Croagh in Limerick diocese

    Croagh · townland · Limerick · 1427–1430

    In 1427 Cornelius Odyga, perpetual vicar of Kilmoylan, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of Croagh, valued at 8 marcs, vacant by the resignation of Jordan Pursel or the death of Thomas Russel. Gilbert O'Leayn later bound himself for the canonry and prebend of Croagh in 1430, valued at 20 marcs.

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    Cornelius Odyga, perpetual vicar of the parochial church of Kyllmalayn (Kilmoylan), Limerick diocese, as principal and private person, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamb?r in the name of Gilbert Yleayn for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of Croch (Croagh), same diocese, value 8 marcs, vacant by the resignation of Jordan Pursel or the death of Thomas Russel.

    John Macgillaphadrayg, principal, and Donald O’Cachnasyg (O’Shaughnesey), canon of Clonfert diocese baund themselves to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of Kylchurnayn (Kilcornan), alias Claneagga, and the chapel annexed to it, Munychrym or Munychyrin, Limerick diocese, value 8 marcs, vacant by the death of Philip Russel.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 232

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    Somewhere around here is the perpetual vicarage of Croagh. In 1427, Cornelius Odyga, perpetual vicar of Kilmoylan, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of this vicarage. It was valued at 8 marcs and stood vacant by the resignation of Jordan Pursel or the death of Thomas Russel. Odyga acted as principal and private person, and he did it in the name of Gilbert Yleayn.

40. Rathbane formerly held by the FitzSimons

    Rathbane · electoral division · Limerick

    The land called Rathbane, about three-quarters of a ploughland, was in times past part of three ploughlands held by the FitzSimons family from the mayor and commonalty of Limerick. By the time of the inquisition it had passed to Pierce Creagh, Phillis White, and Simon Ffaning.

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    And also the said jurors say, upon their oath, that certain other small parcels of gardens lying by south of the gate of the said city commonly called St. John’s Gate, and the land of Martin Croft, and Clownegonderiske, containing in estimation one ploughland, and being parcel of the said forty ploughlands, are now in the tenure of the mayor and commonalty of the said city, and that the said mayor and commonalty are also seised of the several parcels of land hereafter following, being parcel of the said forty ploughlands : viz., the parcel of land called Park, containing by estimation three-quarters of ploughland, now in the tenure and possession of Thomas Comyn, of Limerick aforesaid, merchant, and held by him, by the demise of the said mayor and commonalty, for the rent of fifteen shillings, Irish. Item — One other parcel of land, called Renbough, containing in estimation three-quarters of a ploughland, being in the tenure of Nicholas Arthure, and held by him of the said mayor and commonalty for the yearly rent of fifteen shillings, Irish. Item — One other parcel of land called Ballysyado, containing by estimation three quarters of a ploughland, now in the possession of John Fox, and by him held of the said mayor and commonalty for the yearly rent of fifteen shillings, Irish. Item — Three other parcels of land, called Dwylish, Bally moldowyn, and Rathmichell, containing by estimation one ploughland, now in the possession of the said Nicholas Arthure, and by him held of the said mayor and commonalty by the yearly rent of twenty shillings, Irish. Item — One other parcel of land, called Rathbane, containing by estimation three-quarters of a ploughland, which in times past was parcel of the three ploughlands which the FitzSimons held of the mayor and commonalty aforesaid, and is now in the possession of Pierce Creagh, his heirs, Phillis White and Simon Ffaning, paying for it only twelve shillings and four-pence, Irish. Item — The third part of the parcel of land called Rathwyrd, which third part contains by estimation the third part of two ploughlands, and is now in the possession of Nicholas Strich, of Limerick, merchant, who payeth for the same to the said mayor and commonalty the rent of Irish. Item — One other parcel of land called

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 334

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    The land along this part of the road is Rathbane. An old inquisition record from Limerick describes it as a parcel of land containing about three-quarters of a ploughland, part of a larger body of forty ploughlands tied to the city. In times past the FitzSimons family held three ploughlands from the mayor and commonalty of Limerick, and Rathbane was part of that holding. The FitzSimons were the tenants. The city's mayor and commonalty were the landlords who collected the rent. By the time the jurors made their report on oath, the FitzSimons were gone from Rathbane. The land had passed to Pierce Creagh, his heirs, Phillis White, and Simon Ffaning. They paid twelve shillings and four pence, Irish, yearly for it, less than the fifteen shillings other tenants paid for similar-sized parcels nearby. The same record lists those neighbouring parcels. A place called Renbough, three-quarters of a ploughland, was held by Nicholas Arthure for fifteen shillings. Ballysyado, the same size, went to John Fox for the same rent. Nicholas Arthure also held three parcels together, Dwylish, Ballymoldowyn, and Rathmichell, making one ploughland between them, for twenty shillings. All of these were part of the same forty ploughlands of Limerick, held from the mayor and commonalty. The jurors swore their oath on all of it. The rent for Rathbane, at twelve shillings and four pence, was the lowest named among these parcels. The record does not say why it was lower.

41. Scattery Island and Bishop Cornelius O'Pea

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare

    The chapel of Iniscatha (Scattery Island), at the mouth of the River Shannon, belonged to the decanate of Rathkeale. It had formerly belonged to the Diocese of Limerick during the episcopate of Bishop Cornelius O'Pea, as evidenced by his own words and writings.

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    Chapel of Iniscatha, or Scattery Island, at the mouth of the river Shannon, which belongs to the decanate of Rathkeale ; it likewise formerly belonged to the diocese of Limerick in the time of the R. D. D. Cornelius O' Pea, Bishop of Limerick, as appears from his words and writings.

    I, Gaspar White, precentor of the Cathedral Church of the B.V. Mary of Limerick, learn from this, and from other rolls : — 1. That there are six dignitaries in the cathedral church of Limerick, viz., episcopate, decanate, precentorate, chancellorate, treasurership, and archdiaconate. 2. I learn the benefices of each dignity. I learn that there are six diaconates in the diocese of Limerick. 4. I learn that there are eleven prebends or canonries. 5. I learn how many prebends are in each decanate.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 364

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    Somewhere around here lies Scattery Island, at the mouth of the River Shannon. Its chapel belonged to the decanate of Rathkeale. But it once belonged to the Diocese of Limerick, in the time of Bishop Cornelius O'Pea, as his own words and writings show. A man named Gaspar White, precentor of the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Limerick, read this in the rolls and set it down. He learned other things too: that the cathedral of Limerick had six dignitaries, the episcopate, the decanate, the precentorate, the chancellorate, the treasurership, and the archdiaconate. He learned there were six diaconates in the diocese, and eleven prebends or canonries, and how those prebends fell among the decanates. But it is the chapel of Scattery that holds the story here, and Bishop Cornelius O'Pea, whose writings still bear witness to what once belonged to Limerick.

42. Shanavoha church in Granagh townland

    Granagh · townland · Limerick

    Senboth, now written Shanavoha, is situated in the townland of Granagh or Ballinleeny. The walls of the old ruin are nearly levelled with the ground.

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    Ballingarry church. — A part of this old church still remains, viz., a portion of the east gable and two round headed windows. It was dedicated to St. Evanjanus, August 1st. Senboth (old hut, now written Shanavoha) is situated in the townland of Granagh or Ballinleeny. The walls of the old ruin are nearly levelled with the ground.

    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.

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    Somewhere around here is the place called Shanavoha. The old name was Senboth, meaning old hut. It sits in Granagh, or what was also called Ballinleeny. Not much remains. The walls of the old ruin are nearly levelled with the ground, so there may be little to see now. The name is all that stays standing.

43. St. Evin of Ros-glas, now Monasterevin

    Monasterevin · town · Kildare

    St. Evin was associated with Ros-glas, identified as the modern Monasterevin in County Kildare. He was listed among six saints descended from Eoghan, son of Oilioll Flannbeg, King of Munster.

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    V. Oilioll Flannbeg. He was King of Munster for thirty years, and was slain in the battle of Corann by the men of Connaught, aided by Fothadh Conann, son of Maccon, the ancestor of the O’ Driscolls. He had four sons, namely : (1) Eochaidh, King of Munster, whose race is extinct ; (2) Daire Cearba, the ancestor of O’ Donovan ; (3) Lughaidh, ancestor of MacCarthy and his correlatives ; (4) Eoghan, from whom descended six saints, namely : ( 1 ) St. Cormac, whose life is given in the Book of Lecan, and published in a Latin translation by Colgan at 26th March ; (2) St. Becan of Cill-Becain at the foot of Sliabh gCrot in Muscraighe-Chuirc ; (3) St. Culan of Glen keen, in the territory of Ui-Luigheach [Ileagh], in the present county of Tipperary, whose bell, called Beranan-Culain, is still preserved ; (4) St. Evin of Ros-glas, now Monasterevin, in the county of Kildare ; (5) St. Dermot of Kilmacnowen, near the hill of Knocknarea, in the count}' of Sligo ; and (6) Boetan of Cill-Boetain, in the territory of Dalaradia, in the east of Ulster. — See O’Flaherty’ s Ogygia, p. 381, where O’Flaherty writes : “ Olillo Flannbeg regi Momoniae supererant Achaius, rex Momoniae, Darius Kearb, ex quo O'Donawan Lugadius et Eugenius.”

    It should be here remarked, that Mr. Laine falsifies this quotation from O’Flaherty in his pedigree of the Count MacCarthy.

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    As the companion tells it

    The town of Monasterevin takes its name from a saint, Evin, who was connected with a place once called Ros-glas. That old name survives in the town's modern form. Evin was one of six saints descended from Eoghan, a son of Oilioll Flannbeg, who was King of Munster for thirty years. Oilioll Flannbeg was slain in the battle of Corann by the men of Connaught, aided by Fothadh Conann, son of Maccon, the ancestor of the O'Driscolls. He had four sons. His son Eochaidh became King of Munster, but his race is extinct. Daire Cearba was the ancestor of O'Donovan. Lughaidh was the ancestor of MacCarthy and his correlatives. And from the fourth son, Eoghan, came the six saints. They were Cormac, whose life is in the Book of Lecan and was published in Latin by Colgan at the 26th of March; Becan of Cill-Becain at the foot of Sliabh gCrot in Muscraighe-Chuirc; Culan of Glen Keen in the territory of Ui-Luigheach, in the present county of Tipperary, whose bell, called Beranan-Culain, is still preserved; Evin of Ros-glas, now Monasterevin in County Kildare; Dermot of Kilmacnowen, near the hill of Knocknarea in the county of Sligo; and Boetan of Cill-Boetain in the territory of Dalaradia in the east of Ulster. O'Flaherty, in his Ogygia, page 381, records these names, though it has been remarked that Mr. Laine falsifies that quotation from O'Flaherty in his pedigree of the Count MacCarthy.

44. St. Patrick founded church at Donaghmore

    Donaghmore · parish · Limerick

    After leaving Knockea, St. Patrick travelled towards the present city of Limerick, spending 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.

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    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.

    1 In all compound words, whether the first word be an adjective or substantive, the initial of the second is aspirated, if of the aspirable class. The initials of all genitives, singular of all proper names of men and women are aspirated, except surnames of families. — O'Donovan’s Irish Grammar, p. 56. At p. 50 he says, F aspirated is silent in every situation.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 29

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    The road takes you through or near Donaghmore, a parish whose name carries the memory of what St. Patrick did here. The story begins a short distance away, at Knockea. Knockea's own situation is tied to a place called Carn-Feradhaigh, the sepulchral mound of Feradhaigh, a well-known historical spot and the scene of many battles, as the annalists record. Antiquarians placed it in the southeast of the county. The f in the compound word is silent, and it was pronounced Carnary or Carnarrie, forms found in official documents down to the Cromwellian confiscations, when it was written Carnarrie and Cahernarry. That latter form prevailed and obscured the origin of the name. Cahernarry is now 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, a vestige of the ancient cairn raised over the grave of Feradhaigh. In the same parish, about half a mile to the south, is the hill of Knockea, answering 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. There he baptized and instructed the inhabitants, and laid the foundations of a church. The parish takes its name from that church.

45. Treda na righ, triple fossed fort near Kilfinnane

    Kilfinane · town · Limerick

    Treda na righ, meaning the triple fossed fort of the King, is supposed to be the great fort near Kilfinnane. It is listed among the principal royal residences of the King of Munster in Hy Fidhgente.

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    Treda na righ, i.e ., the triple fossed fort of the King, supposed to be the great fort near Kilfinnane.

    Ratharda, i.e.y the fort of the height, evidently the place called in the Annals Ratharda suird, now Rathurd, a townland in the parish of Donaghmore, near the city.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 19

    As the companion tells it

    Near Kilfinane there is a place called Treda na righ, the triple fossed fort of the King. It is thought to be the great fort near the town, and was counted among the principal royal residences of the King of Munster in Hy Fidhgente.

46. Tuath Luimnigh territory and O'Malley's land at Knocknagaul

    Knocknagaul · parish · Limerick

    O'Heerin describes Tuath Luimnigh around the Shannon with two chiefs, O'Cadhla and O'Malley. O'Malley's land corresponded with the parish of Knocknagaul, indicating the territory lay around the city in that direction.

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    From other sources that wrill be mentioned later on we learn that part of O’Malley’s land would correspond with the parish of Knocknagaul, from which it would appear that this territory lay Ground the city in the direction of this parish.

    1 Black Book, pp. 14 and 103.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 15

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    The road passes through or near the parish of Knocknagaul. O'Heerin described Tuath Luimnigh as the territory around the Shannon, held by two chiefs, O'Cadhla and O'Malley. O'Malley's land corresponded with this parish, suggesting the territory lay around the city in this direction.

47. Tullabracky prebend for Eugene O'Phelan

    Tullabracky · townland · Limerick · 1470

    In 1470, Eugene O'Phelan, a cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Tullabracky, valued at 16 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Curia. It was ordered to provide Eugene with the canonry and prebend in which John Mothyl had intruded.

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    Eugene Offaelan (O’Phelan), cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Tollathbraky (Tullabracky), value 16 marcs, vacant by devolution to the curia, and it is ordered to provide Eugene with the canonry and prebend in which John Mothyl intruded.

    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.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 239

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here in Tullabracky, a church office changed hands in 1470. Eugene O'Phelan, a cleric of the diocese of Limerick, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Tullabracky, valued at 16 marcs, vacant by devolution to the Curia. It was ordered to provide Eugene with the canonry and prebend in which John Mothyl had intruded.

48. William Russell collated to Ardcanny canonry

    Ardcanny · parish · Limerick · 1414

    In 1414, William Russell, clerk of the diocese of Limerick, was collated and assigned the canonry of Ardcanny, because Thady O'Connuyl had died before obtaining possession of it.

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

    Thomas O’Doncha, priest of the diocese, to the perpetual vicarage of Kilmallock, void, the death of John Archer, the dean and chapter of Limerick in accordance with ancient custom presented Thomas to Bishop Cornelius who instituted him. The Holy See doubted the validity of this mode of appointment and reappoints Thomas.

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    The parish of Ardcanny has an old church story. In 1414, William Russell, a clerk of the diocese of Limerick, was collated and assigned the canonry of Ardcanny. The post had fallen open because Thady O'Connuyl had died before ever obtaining possession of it. So Russell stepped into a vacancy left by a man who never quite held it.

49. Canonry and prebend of Killeedy vacant by death at Rome

    Killeedy · parish · Limerick · 1480

    In 1480 James Philip de Geraldinis bound himself for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Killeedy, valued at 16 marcs, vacant by the death of Dermot Yconran at Rome. Malachy Macharrayd subsequently bound himself for the same office at 18 marcs.

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    1480. James Philip de Geraldinis, canon, Limerick diocese, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Kyllide (Killeedy), value 16 marcs, vacant by the death of Dermot Yconran at Rome.

    Malachy Macharrayd, canon of Limerick diocese, for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Killide (Killeedy), value 18 marcs, vacant by the death of Dermot Yconran at Rome.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 242

    As the companion tells it

    The parish of Killeedy. In 1480 James Philip de Geraldinis, a canon of the Limerick diocese, bound himself for the first fruits of the canonry and prebend of Killeedy, valued at 16 marcs. It had fallen vacant by the death of Dermot Yconran at Rome. Then Malachy Macharrayd, also a canon of Limerick, bound himself for the same office, valued this time at 18 marcs, again vacant by the death of Dermot Yconran at Rome.

50. Croagh tuath in Black Book and Peyton's Survey

    Croagh · townland · Limerick · 1239

    Croagh as a tuath first appears in Peyton's Survey but the name frequently occurs in the Black Book of Limerick, where it is also called Maycroo. A document dated 1239 uses both forms. It corresponded to the parish of Croagh and parts of Kilfinny and Drehidtarsna.

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    Croagh as a tuath is first referred to in Peyton’s Survey. The name frequently occurs in the Black Book of Limerick, and is the same as Maycroo.1 It would correspond with the present parish of Croagh and parts of the parishes of Kilfinny and Drehidtarsna.

    Nantenan.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 11

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, Croagh was a tuath, first recorded in Peyton's Survey. The name appears often in the Black Book of Limerick, where it is also called Maycroo. A document from 1239 uses both names. It corresponded to the parish of Croagh and parts of Kilfinny and Drehidtarsna.

51. Eight ploughlands affirmed to be within old liberties of Limerick city

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1616

    A 1616 inquisition identified eight ploughlands held by Richard De Clare near Limerick city—including Knockinishin, Ballycanan, Capaghtiemore, Glanenegrosse, Frybeigh, Crattellaghmoell, Crattelaghkeill, Castledonnell, and Querenboy. These lands, lying on the north-west side of the city and answering no rent to the mayor and commonalty, were by tradition from ancient men affirmed to be within the old and ancient liberties first limited to the city.

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    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.

    In witness whereof, as well the said commissioners as also the said jurors have put their seals to the one part of this inquisition remaining with the said commissioners ; and the said commissioners have put their hands and seals to the other part of the said inquisition remaining with the said jurors, the day and year above said.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 336

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    Limerick, in 1616, was the subject of an inquisition. Jurors swore an oath about eight ploughlands that Richard De Clare had once held of the Kings of England, as feoffee of the mayor and commonalty of the city, or otherwise. These eight ploughlands were part of a larger forty ploughlands. The jurors named each one and who held it now. Knockinishin, one ploughland, was in the possession of the Earl of Thomond. Ballycanan, one ploughland, also held by the Earl of Thomond. Capaghtiemore, one ploughland, the same Earl again. Glanenegrosse, one ploughland, held by Teige M'Donogh O'Brien of Glanenegrosse. Frybeigh, one ploughland, in the possession of Thomas M'Namara, Owen M'Mahowne, and others. Crattellaghmoell, half a ploughland, held by Donnell M'Namara ffoyne. Crattelaghkeill, half a ploughland, held by Cowarra M'Lydda and James Rochfort. Castledonnell, alias Crattellaghmore, half a ploughland. Querenboy, half a ploughland. Those last two were in the possession of the heir of Edward White. The jurors said these lands lay near the city and answered no rent to the mayor and commonalty. By tradition and hearsay from ancient men, the lands were affirmed to be within the old and ancient liberties and bounds first limited to the city, on the north-west side. The commissioners and the jurors put their seals to the inquisition, each party keeping one part, on the day and year above said.

52. Kilkeedy vicar MacMahon seeks deanship

    Kilkeedy · parish · Limerick · 1474

    In 1474, Dermid MacMahon, perpetual vicar of the parochial church of Kilkeedy in the Limerick diocese, bound himself for the first fruits of the deanship of the Limerick diocese, valued at 60 marcs, vacant by the resignation of Thomas Yscheanacan at Rome. Thomas Ormain was noted as an intruder on the same.

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    Dermid Machmacona (MacMahon), perpetual vicar the parochial church of Kylkydei (Kilkeedy), Limerick diocese, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the deanship of the Limerick diocese, value 60 marcs, vacant by the resignation of Thomas Yscheanacan alias Yscheolayn at Rome. Thomas Ormayn being an intruder on the same.

    A Bull for Melero de Burgo, canon of the church of Limerick, for the provision of the rectorship of Dyregllywayn (Derrygalvin), Limerick diocese, value 8 marcs. No first fruits being under the valuation.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 240

    As the companion tells it

    The parish of Kilkeedy lies along this road. In 1474, Dermid MacMahon was perpetual vicar of its parochial church in the Limerick diocese. He bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the deanship of the Limerick diocese, valued at 60 marcs. The deanship had fallen vacant by the resignation of Thomas Yscheanacan, also called Yscheolayn, at Rome. A man named Thomas Ormain was noted as an intruder on the same deanship.

53. Maurice O'Kearmada assigned canonry of Iniscathay (1397)

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1397

    In 1397, a mandate was issued to the abbot of the Augustinian Monastery of Clare (de Forgio) and the Archdeacon of Killaloe to collate and assign Maurice O'Kearmada to the canonry and prebend of Iniscathay, diocese of Killaloe, valued at 30 marcs, which had been voided by Thomas O'Grady contracting marriage.

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    1397. To the abbot of the Augustinian Monastery of Clare (de Forgio) and the Archdeacon of Killaloe, a mandate to collate and assign Maurice O’Kearmada, clerk of the same diocese, to the canonry and prebend of Iniscathay, diocese of Killaloe, value 30 marcs, void

    1 Theiner.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 306

    As the companion tells it

    Close to Scattery Island, in 1397, a mandate went out to the abbot of the Augustinian Monastery of Clare and the Archdeacon of Killaloe. They were to assign Maurice O'Kearmada, a clerk of the diocese, to the canonry and prebend of Iniscathay. It was valued at 30 marcs, and had fallen void.

54. Royal grant to wall the town of Croom

    Croom · town · Limerick · 1309–1310

    A similar grant to that given to Adare was made to the town of Croom, allowing collection of market customs to fund stone walls for protection against Irish incursions.

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    At the same time a similar grant was made to Croom.

    In 1312, 1 John visited Munster at the head of a great army to quell the disturbances that had broken out there. On his march he stayed at Adare, where he gave a magnificent banquet, and conferred knighthood on Nicholas Fitzmaurice, third lord of Kerry, and Robert Clonkull, for their good services to the State.

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    Croom received a grant like the one given to Adare, allowing the town to collect market customs and use the money to build stone walls for protection against Irish incursions. This was around 1309 to 1310. A few years later, in 1312, John came to Munster at the head of a great army to quell disturbances that had broken out there.

55. Vicarage of Robertstown and Shanagolden to be united to canonry

    Shanagolden · town · Limerick · 1480

    Gerald de Geraldinis bound himself for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarages of Robertstown (4 marcs) and Shanagolden (8 marcs). The vicar of Robertstown, William Oflinagayn, was to be deprived, and the vicarage of Shanagolden was to be united to his canonry in the church of Limerick.

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    Gerald de Geraldinis, canon of the Limerick diocese, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Baileroberd (Robertstown), value 4 marcs, about to become vacant by the deprivation of William Oflinagayn, perpetual vicar of that church, also for the first fruits of the perpetual vicarage of Sengvalmyn (Shanagolden), value 8 marcs, to be united to his canonry in said church of Limerick.

    1483. Thomas Russell, cleric of the diocese of Limerick, principal, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of the parochial church of Mungret, value

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 242

    As the companion tells it

    Shanagolden, in County Limerick. In 1480, Gerald de Geraldinis, a canon of the Limerick diocese, bound himself to the Apostolic Chamber for the first fruits of two vicarages. One was Robertstown, valued at 4 marcs, whose vicar William Oflinagayn was to be deprived. The other was Shanagolden itself, valued at 8 marcs. The Shanagolden vicarage was to be united to Gerald's canonry in the church of Limerick. So the town's perpetual vicarage, worth 8 marcs a year, was folded into a canon's office in the city, and the living here ceased to stand on its own.

56. Papal Bulls concerning Iniscathay church and Dunmoylan vicarage (1427)

    Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 1427

    In 1427, two papal Bulls were issued regarding a perpetual portion in the church of Iniscathay and the vicarage of the parish church of Dunmoylan, across the dioceses of Killaloe and Limerick. A second Bull concerned a provision for Roderick O'Lynch, valued at 6 marks.

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    1427. Two Bulls, viz., one regarding certain perpetual portion in the church of Inyskathayg, and the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Dunmylyn (Dunmoylan), dioceses of Killaloe and Limerick, the other regarding a new provision for the said portion, and the perpetual vicarage of the parochial church of Kylladmyr (Killimer), said diocese of Killaloe, for Roderick O’Lynch, value 6 marcs.1

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

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 310

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    Close to Scattery Island, in 1427, two Bulls were issued. One concerned a perpetual portion in the church of Iniscathay and the perpetual vicarage of Dunmoylan parish church, in the dioceses of Killaloe and Limerick. The other made new provision for that portion and the perpetual vicarage of Killimer parish church, in the diocese of Killaloe, for Roderick O'Lynch, valued at 6 marks. In 1429, a Bull for Donald O'Gillasenayn concerned the sacristy of Iniscathay church.

57. Adare and Croom as Anglo-Norman cantreds

    Adare · townland · Limerick

    Adare and Croom are mentioned in Anglo-Norman documents as cantreds. The cantred was used as an equivalent for tuath, suggesting they were old Irish divisions, though there is no allusion to them in old Irish documents.

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    Adare and Croom are mentioned in Anglo-Norman documents as cantreds. The cantred wras used as an equivalent for tuath, irrespective of extent, from which it may be inferred that they were old Irish divisions, though there is no allusion to them in old Irish documents.

    E scion or Eschluana.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 15

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Adare, the land itself carries an older shape. Adare and Croom appear in Anglo-Norman documents as cantreds. The cantred was used as an equivalent for tuath, whatever its extent, which suggests these were old Irish divisions. Yet no old Irish document makes any allusion to them.

58. Ardagh old church ruin near Newcastle West

    Ardagh · town · Limerick

    The old ruin at Ardagh is about two miles north of Newcastle West, beside the Catholic church and close to the railway station. It measures about 20 feet in breadth, with 72 feet of the south wall remaining, though the western gable has entirely disappeared.

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    Ardagh (high field). This church is about two miles north of Newcastle West. The old ruin is beside the Catholic church, quite close to the railway station. It measures about 20 feet in breadth, but its length cannot be well determined, as the western gable has entirely disappeared. Judging, however, from what remains, it was considerable, as 72 feet of the south wall remains.

    1 O.S.L,, R.I. A. See Archdall, and after him Pe trie. Round Towers, O’ Donovan, etc.

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 93

    As the companion tells it

    The old church ruin at Ardagh sits beside the Catholic church, near the railway station. The western gable is gone entirely, so the full length cannot be known. What remains suggests it was a long building. 72 feet of the south wall still stands, and the breadth measures about 20 feet.

59. Augustinian House of Rathkeale founded by Gilbert Harvey

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1200–1225

    The Augustinian house at Rathkeale is said to have been founded by Gilbert Harvey for Augustinian Canons of the Order of Aroasia, though the date is unknown. It must have been founded early in the thirteenth century, as the prior was already receiving grants by 1280.

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    This religious house is said to have been founded by one Gilbert Harvey for Augustinian Canons of the Order of Aroasia, but the date is unknown. It must have been founded early in the thirteenth century, as John the Prior, in the year 1280, received a grant for this mon-

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    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 286

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    Rathkeale in Limerick had an Augustinian house, said to have been founded by Gilbert Harvey for Augustinian Canons of the Order of Aroasia. The date is unknown, but it must have been early in the thirteenth century. By 1280, John the Prior was already receiving a grant for this monastery.

60. Chapel of Killeenaghta and St. Thomas on the Mountain near Cratloe

    Cratloe · town · Clare

    The parish church of Kielinaghta included the chapel of St. Thomas on the Mountain at a place called Ballybudialane, near Cratloe in County Clare.

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    The parish church of Kielinaghta, the chapel of St. Thomas on the Mountain, at a place called Ballybu'dialane, near Cratloe.

    [In Dr. Young’s English.]

    Internet Archive TheDioceseOfLimerick, Chapter 357

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    Cratloe was the nearest place to a chapel of St. Thomas on the Mountain. It stood at a place called Ballybudialane. The chapel belonged to the parish church of Kielinaghta.