The ancient and present state of the county and city of Cork. : Containing a natural, civil, ecclesiastical, historical, and topographical description thereof.

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1. Bishop Gregory granted Cork churches to Dublin abbey

   Cork · city · Cork · 1172–1186

   Bishop Gregory (1172–1186) granted the Church of St. Nessan at Cork to the abbey of Thomas Court near Dublin, confirmed by his archdeacon. He also granted the Church of St. Nicholas with lands and tithes upon annual payment of a cask of wine.

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   "Gregory succeeded 1172-1186, who granted to the abbey of Thomas Court, •' near Dublin, the Church of St. Nessan at Cork. This grant was confirmed by his " archdeacon under his seal. He also granted to the same monks the Church of St " Nicholas, with lands, tithes, and other offerings, upon the payment of a cask (sexterius) " of wine annually, and if any person should steal any of the said wine the bishop " devotes him to perdition,'*^A/'«^'j Collection ^ Cashel).

   " Reginald. He confirmed the grants of his predecessor to the monks of St. " Thomas, Dublin. I think he was archdeacon of Cork under Bishop Gregory."

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 230

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   As you pass through Cork, Bishop Gregory held the see from 1172 to 1186. He granted the Church of Saint Nessan at Cork to the abbey of Thomas Court near Dublin, confirmed by his archdeacon under seal. Gregory also granted the same monks the Church of Saint Nicholas, with lands, tithes, and other offerings, upon annual payment of a cask of wine. If any person should steal any of the said wine, the bishop, as the record puts it, "devotes him to perdition." Reginald followed and confirmed his predecessor's grants to the monks of Saint Thomas, Dublin. The writer believes Reginald had been archdeacon of Cork under Gregory.

2. Burial wishes and bequests to Christ Church Cork (1570s–1580s)

   Cork · city · Cork · 1572–1582

   Numerous Cork citizens in their wills of the 1570s and 1580s requested burial in Christ Church and left bequests for its repair, including William Galway, Richard Tyrry Fitz Adams, Richard Mathews, Edward Whites (in St. James' Chapel within Christ Church), Nicholas Faygan, Henry Verdon, Andrew Galway, William Sarsfield, Nicholas Pett, and Ellen Connyly.

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   " To Christ Church towards the reparation of the body thereof, and to the chantery of said church, 13s. 4d."

   William Sarsfield, by his will, 1574, desired to be buried in Christ Church.

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 242

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   In Cork, citizens of the 1570s and 1580s used their wills to seek burial in Christ Church and to leave money for its repair. William Sarsfield, by his will of 1574, desired to be buried in Christ Church and gave 13s. 4d. towards the reparation of the body of the church and to the chantery.

3. Cape Clear fishing economy and Kinsale fishermen

   Cape Clear · electoral division · Cork

   Cape Clear supports thirty or forty boats taking cod, hake, ling, and mackerel, with hake as the staple fish salted and dried. Kinsale fishermen also come to the island, build huts, cure their fish, and pay a smart rent for the privilege. The inhabitants are strong, healthy, and long-lived, attributed to temperate living, hard labour, and clear air.

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   They have thirty or forty boats belonging to the place, with which they take considerable quantities of fish, and by this means they are enabled to pay their rent When a bad season comes they generally run in arrear, but they very honestly clear it off when the fish returns. The principal fish taken here are cod, hake, ling, mackerel, etc. ; hake is their staple fish, which they salt and dry. The Kinsale fishermen also come hither and build huts, where they cure their fish, and for this they pay a smart rent. Most of the inhabitants are strong and healthy, and are seldom invaded with disorders, dying generally of old age, chiefly owing to thefr temperate living, hard labour, and clearness of the air. Brandydrinking is their only debauch. They are kind to each other, courteous to strangers, who very rarely are seen on the island, and are excellent pilots, being all fishermen. But what is most pleasing, the linen manufacture has got some footing in this island, for I have seen tolerable crops of flax. Most of the women spin, and, it is said, they purge and whiten their yarn to a degree of perfection, by means of the soft water of the lake before mentigned.

   Many of the rocks of this island are composed of an excellent white freestone, resembling Portland stone. They have also a black kind, proper for flags and hearthstones, which they carry by sea to Cork ; and round the island are plenty of crabs and lobsters.

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 146

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   Around Cape Clear the sea keeps the people. There are 30 or 40 boats belonging to the place, and with them they take considerable quantities of fish. When a bad season comes they fall behind on the rent, but they very honestly clear it off when the fish return. The principal fish are cod, hake, ling, and mackerel. Hake is the staple, which they salt and dry. The Kinsale fishermen also come here, build huts, and cure their fish, paying what the book calls a smart rent for the privilege. Most of the inhabitants are strong and healthy, seldom troubled with disorders, and generally die of old age. This is put down to temperate living, hard labour, and the clearness of the air. Brandy drinking is their only debauch. They are kind to each other, courteous to strangers, who are rarely seen on the island, and excellent pilots, being all fishermen. The linen manufacture has gained some footing here too. There are tolerable crops of flax, and most of the women spin. They purge and whiten their yarn to a degree of perfection, using the soft water of the lake. The rocks of the island yield an excellent white freestone resembling Portland stone, and a black kind proper for flags and hearthstones, which they carry by sea to Cork. Round the island there are plenty of crabs and lobsters.

4. Capell Island near Youghal part of de Capell grant

   near Knockadoon Head and Capel Island · street · Cork · 1170

   Capell Island near Youghal was probably included in the grant made by Fitz Stephen to Philip de Capell in the time of Henry II. The Aghadoe property from the same grant is still held by the ancient tenure of presenting a pair of spurs at Easter.

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   De CapelL'Brooke of Aghadoe. Richard Brooke Supple, who assumed the surname of Brooke, and at the same time the original surname of his family, de Capell, in I797> first bart. 1803. Philip de Capell came over with Fitz Stephen {temp^ Henry II.), who made him a grant of the Aghadoe property. It is still held by the original tenure of knights' service, the annual presentation of^a pair of spurs at Easter. Cable or Capell island, near Youghal, was probably included in the grant. Sir Arthur Richard de Capell Brooke, the fifth and present bart.

   Clarke-Tr AVERS of Rossmore. Major-General Sir William Clarke, a distinguished British officer, son of a merchant of the city of Cork, first bart. 1804. Sir Guy Francis Clarke- Travers, the third and present bart.

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 281

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   Somewhere about Knockadoon Head and Capel Island lies Capell Island, near Youghal. Philip de Capell came over with Fitz Stephen, in the time of Henry the Second, who made him a grant of the Aghadoe property. Capell Island was probably included in that grant. The Aghadoe property is still held by its original tenure of knights' service, the annual presentation of a pair of spurs at Easter. The family line passed through Richard Brooke Supple, who took the surname Brooke and at the same time the original family name, de Capell. He was made first baronet in 1803. Sir Arthur Richard de Capell Brooke is the fifth and present baronet.

5. Carmelite abbey ruins at north end of Kinsale

   Kinsale · town · Cork · 1334

   An abbey of Carmelites, or White Friars, dedicated to the Virgin Mary was founded at Kinsale by Robert Fitz-Richard Balrain in 1334. Part of the ruins still remained on the north end of the town at the time of writing, providing a visible medieval landmark.

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   (Colgan says) Saint Gobban, a disciple of Saint Ailbe, was abbot in the seventh century. There was also an abbey here of Carmelites, or White Friars, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, founded by Robert Fitz- Richard Balrain, anno 1334. Part of the ruins still remain on the north end of the town.

   Church. '^^^ parish church is dedicated to a female saint, called

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 117

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   Kinsale, in Cork, was home to an abbey of Carmelites, or White Friars, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Robert Fitz-Richard Balrain founded it in 1334. Part of the ruins still stood on the north end of the town, a remnant of medieval monastic life there. An earlier tradition names Saint Gobban, a disciple of Saint Ailbe, as abbot here in the seventh century.

6. Carrigleamleary, the rock of Leary's leap

   Carrigleamleary · parish · Cork

   Carrigleamleary, meaning 'the rock of Leary's leap,' was formerly a castle of the Roches and was named Gethin's-grot by Sir Richard Gethin. The house is boldly situated on a high rock over the river and was adorned with fine plantations by William Causabon.

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   James in the late wars, the Blackwater being boundary of the English and Irish quarters ; it was anciently the estate of the Stawells, and almost opposite to it stood the castle of Ballymagooly, an English garrison in those times, the relief of which occasioned the fight of Bottle Cariclemleary "^^^^ between Cork and Mallow. Lower down the Blackwater is Cariglemleary, i,e.t "the rock of Leary's leap," formerly a castle of the Roches ; it was, by Sir Richard Gethin, named Gethin's-grot^*^> The house is boldly situated on a high rock over the river, and was adorned with fine plantations and improvements by William Causabon, esq. Ballycarret ^" ^^ opposite side of the river is Ballygarret, a good

   house and improvement of Mr. John Norcot, who was one of the gentlemen commonly known by the name of the Gal way prisoners, as all those were called who joined Sir Thomas Southwell in that expe- Rockforest d^^ion. Lower down the river is Rockforest, a pleasant seat of Mr. James Cotter, on a rising situation, commanding an extensive prospect of the opposite country. Below this is Ballymacboy

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 178

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   The road takes you through the parish of Carrigleamleary, a name that means the rock of Leary's leap. In the late wars under James, the Blackwater was the boundary between the English and Irish quarters, and this land was anciently the estate of the Stawells. Almost opposite stood the castle of Ballymagooly, an English garrison in those times. The relief of that garrison occasioned what was called the fight of Bottle Cariclemleary, between Cork and Mallow. Carrigleamleary itself was formerly a castle of the Roches. Sir Richard Gethin gave it another name, Gethin's-grot. The house stands boldly on a high rock over the river. William Causabon adorned the place with fine plantations and improvements. Opposite the river is Ballygarret, a good house and improvement of Mr. John Norcot, who was one of the gentlemen known as the Galway prisoners, as all those were called who joined Sir Thomas Southwell in that expedition.

7. Carved face keystone at Peter Street, Cork

   Peter Street · street · Dublin

   At the corner of Peter Street in Cork, a carved face originally the keystone of the arch of a bridge on Hammond's Marsh was built into the wall of a house. A long-time resident said it was intended to represent Hamond, but by 1864 it was covered with mortar.

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   " At the corner of Peter street is a carved face (it was originally the keystone of the " arch of this bridge) in the wall of a house. I was told some years ago by a man " who occupied this house for near half a century, that this was intended to represent " Hamond. It is now (1864) covered with mortar." — R. C

   Page 370. Skiddys Castle.

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 235

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   At the corner of Peter Street in Cork, a carved face is built into the wall of a house. It was originally the keystone of the arch of a bridge on Hammond's Marsh. A man who had occupied the house for near half a century said it was intended to represent Hamond. By 1864 it was covered with mortar.

8. Cathedral commenced under Bishop Clayton

   Cork · city · Cork · 1735–1745

   Dr. Robert Clayton was translated to the See of Cork and Ross in 1735. It was during his tenure that the late cathedral was commenced, before his translation to Clogher in 1745.

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   A report some time ago having got c^^rculation that the leaden coffins of Bishops Browne and Mann, who were interred in the same vault, had been stolen, with a view to vindicate our countrymen from such a charge, and with the kind permission and assistance of J. Lewis, Esq., I made an examination on January 12th, 1861. After three hours' -hard work the labourers employed came upon an immense flag that closed up the entrance to the vault. On removing this I descended, and found the coffins quite intact. Bishop Mann's was hermetically sealed. The lid of Bishop Browne's was merely fixed on like the cover of a box, on removing which, with a view to re-adjust it, as it had yielded in the centre, the body appeared nearly perfect from the waist up ; the features were so defined that it could be e^ily recognised from the portrait in the palace. In 1735 Dr. Robert Clayton, bishop of Killala, was translated to these Sees. He was bom in Dublin, and educated at Westminster School. He is described as a munificent, learned, and high-spirited man. He was the author of many works, some of European reputation, having been translated into foreign languages. He was again translated to Clogher, 1745. He was accused of holding Arian tenets, so that an ecclesiastical commission was formed to bring him to trial, but he died of fever before any examination took place, on 26th February, 1758. It was during the occupation of this prelate that the late cathedral was commenced. His portrait is in the palace. Dr. Clayton was succeeded by Dr. Jemmett Browne, who was translated from the See of Killaloe to that of Cork and Ross, by patent dated 27th August, 1745. ^^ '772 he was removed to Elphin, and in 1775 became Archbishop of Tuam. He chiefly resided, when at Cork, at his mansion at Riverstown, the ancient Ballinaroshine. He was buried 17th June, 17S2, in a vault under St. Fin Barre's Cathedral. Dr. Isaac Mann succeeded, by patent dated 7th March, 1772. He was born at Norwich, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin ; he rebuilt the See-house at Cork. Our fathers and grandfathers well remember A Familiar Exposition of the Church Catechism f of which he was the author. He died at Bath, 10th December, 1788, and was buried 31st December, at Bishopstown. His portrait is in the palace.

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 251

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   Cork, and the story of its old cathedral, begins with a report that the leaden coffins of Bishops Browne and Mann had been stolen. They were interred in the same vault. To vindicate the countrymen from such a charge, an examination was made on January 12th, 1861, with the permission and assistance of J. Lewis. After three hours of hard work, labourers came upon an immense flag that closed the entrance to the vault. On removing it, the coffins were found quite intact. Bishop Mann's was hermetically sealed. Bishop Browne's lid was fixed on like the cover of a box. On removing it, to re-adjust it as it had yielded in the centre, the body appeared nearly perfect from the waist up. The features were so defined it could easily be recognised from the portrait in the palace. In 1735, Dr. Robert Clayton, bishop of Killala, was translated to the Sees of Cork and Ross. He was born in Dublin and educated at Westminster School. He is described as a munificent, learned, and high-spirited man. He was the author of many works, some of European reputation, having been translated into foreign languages. He was again translated to Clogher in 1745. He was accused of holding Arian tenets, so an ecclesiastical commission was formed to bring him to trial, but he died of fever before any examination took place, on 26th February, 1758. It was during the occupation of this prelate that the late cathedral was commenced. His portrait is in the palace.

9. Codrum seat, Clancarty inscription and Danish intrenchment

   Codrum · townland · Cork · 1686

   Codrum, west of Macroom, was the seat of Emanuel Hutchinson, who improved the land by clearing stones and manuring with lime. An inscription on a rock reads 'D. E. O. C. 1686, F. Fecit' for Donough Earl of Clancarty, and remains of a vaulted Danish intrenchment exist in Hutchinson's garden.

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   Which shows how imperfectly improvements were carried on in this country towards the end of the last century, when the raising a great boundary of loose stones was thought worthy of an inscription. In Mr. Hutchinson's garden are the remains of a Danish intrenchment, being vaulted under-ground. There are also several large ones near the old church of Clondrohid, some of which have triple intrenchments. On the top of a hill, called Lissecresig (three miles N.W. of Macroomp), being the same gentleman's estate, are the remains of a pagan altar,<»*>

   (as) Saxo Grammaticus informs us that the places where the Panes fought their duels were sometimes surrounded with pitched stones, and sometimes in pits, as Ubbo who fought with the Sclavonian. — Sax. Grammat. Hist. Dan. lib. 3.

   Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 97

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   Somewhere near here is Codrum, west of Macroom, the seat of Emanuel Hutchinson. He improved the land by clearing stones and manuring it with lime. A great boundary of loose stones was raised here, thought worthy of an inscription. On a rock it reads, 'D. E. O. C. 1686, F. Fecit,' for Donough Earl of Clancarty. In Hutchinson's garden are the remains of a Danish intrenchment, vaulted underground. On a hill called Lissecresig, on the same estate, stand the remains of a pagan altar. Several large intrenchments, some with triple ditches, lie near the old church of Clondrohid.

10. Cork city militia strength in 1667

    Cork · city · Cork · 1667

    In 1667 the militia of the city of Cork consisted of 600 foot soldiers and 60 horse, all ready for duty. This reflected the militarised state of the city in the post-Restoration period.

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    In the year 1667 the militia of the city of Cork consisted of 600 foot and 60 horse, all ready for duty.^^^^

    In the year 168 1, they amounted to 500 foot and two gallant troops of horse, and might have been much larger if there had been a demand. Those in the county, at that time, consisted of 1,600 foot, and 26 independent troops of horse, though the whole barony of Muskery (a small part excepted), was in the Earl of Clancarty's hands and occupied by his Popish tenants.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 25

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    As you pass through Cork, the city kept a militia in 1667. It consisted of 600 foot soldiers and 60 horse, all ready for duty. That was the military strength of Cork itself in the years after the Restoration.

11. Daniel O'Sullivan's fortified house at Berehaven

    near Bear Island · island or archipelago · Cork

    Mr. Daniel O'Sullivan had a house of reasonable strength at Berehaven and undertook to defend it along with Ballygobbin, promising to erect five beacons on the Dorseys and four on the Great Island.

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    '* I have ordered beacons to be set up on the following headlands and eminences : — " One at Dundeedy and at Dunworley to alarm the inhabitants at Ibawne, who, upon " the firing of the beacons, are to assemble under arms at Cloghnakilty ; so that if "either Ross or Timoleague are attempted, they may readily relieve them. Castle- '' haven has not many inhabitants, and the harbour was secured by Mr. Salmon, who " raised a fort and mounted ordnance on it. I have ordered beacons to be erected on " the promontory over Baltimore, on the island of Cape Clear, at Mizen Head, and " one at Sheep's-head Point. Mr. Daniel O'Sullivan has a house of reasonable strength " at Berehaven, and takes upon him to defend it and Ballygobbin ; he promises to erect " five beacons — one upon the Dorseys, and four upon the Great Island. I have directed ** O'Sullivan More (who lives in the river of Kenmare) to take warning from the beacon " erected on the promontory over the Dorseys ; and by one of his own to assemble his " tenants and servants at his strong and defensible castle. But I think this caution '' needless, as the inhabitants on both sides that river are but few, till as far up as " Glanerought, where the pirates dare not venture. At Dingle there are great numbers " of honest and well-affected people, and a company may be placed there to secure " them. Tralee is in the same situation as Glanerought, but freer from danger, by the " residence of Sir Edward Denny and Sir Thomas Heuris, who are well provided with " will, judgment, and arms to defend themselves. The fort of Castlepark, near Kinsale, " is in a ruinous condition, and the ordnance dismounted, and 1 humbly pray the same " may be repaired, as the inhabitants are more in dread of the invasion than those of *' any other place in this country, &c."

    Captain South, in the PAil. Transact, informs us that in the year 1698 there were in Baltimore and about it 9 seamen, 188 fishermen, 84 boatmen — in all 281, whereof only two were Papists.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 143

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    Bear Island, off the coast of Cork, lies near Berehaven, where Mr. Daniel O'Sullivan had a house of reasonable strength. He took it upon himself to defend that house and Ballygobbin, and he promised to erect five beacons: one upon the Dorseys, and four upon the Great Island. This was part of a wider arrangement of beacons ordered along the coast. Beacons were to be set up at Dundeedy and Dunworley to alarm the inhabitants at Ibawne, who, upon the firing of the beacons, were to assemble under arms at Cloghnakilty, so that if either Ross or Timoleague were attempted, they could readily relieve them. Castlehaven had not many inhabitants, but its harbour was secured by Mr. Salmon, who raised a fort and mounted ordnance on it. Further beacons were ordered on the promontory over Baltimore, on the island of Cape Clear, at Mizen Head, and at Sheep's Head Point. O'Sullivan More, who lived in the river of Kenmare, was directed to take warning from the beacon erected on the promontory over the Dorseys, and by one of his own to assemble his tenants and servants at his strong and defensible castle. The writer thought this caution needless, as the inhabitants on both sides of that river were but few, till as far up as Glanerought, where the pirates dared not venture. At Dingle there were great numbers of honest and well-affected people. The fort of Castlepark, near Kinsale, was in a ruinous condition, and the ordnance dismounted, and the writer prayed it might be repaired, as the inhabitants were more in dread of invasion than those of any other place in the country.

12. Defence of Gorey, Wexford

    Gorey · town · Wexford · 1798

    On 22 June 1798, the Gorey Cavalry and Infantry made an unsuccessful defence of Gorey against the rebels. Three yeomanry infantry were killed.

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    22nd June. Unsuccessful defence of Gorey, county Wexford, against the rebels, by the Gorey Cavalry and Infantry. Three yeomanry infantry killed.

    24th June. Gallant defence of Castlecomer, county Kilkenny. The garrison under Captain Butler was partly composed of yeomanry, viz. : — The Fassaghdineen and CuUinagh Cavalry, and the CuUinagh Infantry. They were relieved by troops from Kilkenny, and the town evacuated.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 286

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    Coming up now is Gorey in County Wexford. On the 22nd of June 1798, the Gorey Cavalry and Infantry made a stand here against the rebels. The defence was unsuccessful. Three yeomanry infantry were killed.

13. Doneraile Rangers volunteer corps and parade ground

    Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1782

    The Doneraile Rangers, a volunteer military society led by Lord Doneraile, held regular meetings and military discipline parades at Doneraile. Members were required to attend parade at Doneraile at eleven o'clock on Sundays and Wednesdays or face fines of one British crown.

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    " Resolved unanimously — That Sundays and Wednesdays in every week are to be the meeting days of this society to be instructed in the military discipline ; every member who does not attend our parade at Doneraile at eleven o'clock each day to be fined one British crown, except such member or members will absent themselves shall declare upon honor that they were either prevented from attending by sickness, or business of consequence that could not be dispensed with.

    "Resolved unanimously — That we approve of the helmet brought from Dublin by Cap^- Evans, and that every member of this society shall have helmets of the same kind as soon as they can be had from Dublin by Capt- Evans.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 190

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    Somewhere around here, in 1782, the Doneraile Rangers kept their parade ground. This was a volunteer military society led by Lord Doneraile. They resolved unanimously that Sundays and Wednesdays would be their meeting days, to be instructed in military discipline. Every member who did not attend parade at Doneraile at eleven o'clock on those days was fined one British crown. A member could be excused only by declaring upon honour that sickness, or business of consequence that could not be dispensed with, had kept them away. They also resolved that they approved of a helmet brought from Dublin by Captain Evans, and that every member was to have the same kind of helmet, as soon as they could be had from Dublin.

14. Douglas church valued in 1291 diocesan taxation

    near Douglas · townland · Cork · 1291

    In the 1291 taxation of the diocese of Cork, the church of Beauvier with its appurtenances Kylnaglerath and Douglasse was valued at £33 19s. 8d. This is the earliest record of Douglas as an ecclesiastical entity.

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    "The church of Beauvier, with its appurtenances, namely, Kylnaglerath and " Douglasse, which was valued at ^^33 19s. 8d."

    The earliest incumbents whose names have come down to us were successively Ralph de Killangy, inducted on the presentation of Philip de Prendergast, Maurice dc Prendergast, Stephen de Inscorthy, on the presentation of Gerald de Prendergast, son and heir of the above-named Philip Prendergast ; Iver, on the presentation of Maurice de Rupefort, who married Matilda de Prendergast, daughter and heiress of the abovenamed Gerald de Prendergast It seems that in 131 1 Maurice de Rupefort, son and heir of the above-named Maurice and Matilda de Prendergast, established his right to the advowson, but in 1337 it is found that

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 204

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    Somewhere around here, in 1291, the church of Beauvier was valued in the taxation of the diocese of Cork. Its appurtenances were Kylnaglerath and Douglasse, and the whole was valued at 33 pounds, 19 shillings and 8 pence. This is the earliest record of Douglas as an ecclesiastical entity. The earliest incumbents whose names have survived were Ralph de Killangy, inducted on the presentation of Philip de Prendergast; then Maurice de Prendergast; then Stephen de Inscorthy, presented by Gerald de Prendergast, son and heir of Philip. After him came Iver, presented by Maurice de Rupefort, who had married Matilda de Prendergast, daughter and heiress of Gerald.

15. Druid's altar at Castlemary (Cot's Rock)

    Castlemary · townland · Cork

    Castlemary, formerly called Cot's Rock, lies a small mile west of Cloyne and was the seat of Robert Longfield. A large Druid's altar, named Carig Croith ('the sun's rock'), survives in an orchard near the house, consisting of a great stone supported by three others with an adjoining round flagstone.

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    Castlemary ^ small mile west of Cloyne is Castlemary,the house and ' plantations of Robert Longfield, esq,, situate at no great distance from the eastern side of Cork harbour, of which there is an agreeable prospect from the house and gardens, together with a considerable part of the Great Island. This place was called formerly Cot's Rock, from the remains of a Druid's altar, still to be seen in an orchard near the house. This altar consists of a large stone, fifteen feet long and eight in breadth, of a rough irregular figure, approaching to an oval form. The highest part of it is nine feet from the ground ; it is supported by three other great stones. ^30 Adjoining to it is a large round flagstone or table,

    (3O This altar was named in Irish, Carig Croith, i.e.^ "the sun's rock," and corrupted to Carig Cot. The ancient Irish worshipped the sun, and swore by its head, i>., by Cean Crioth. St. Patrick, in his Confession, which he wrote by way of epistle to the Irish, says : — *' The splendour of the sun shall not always reign, nor have continuance " for ever, but all who adore him shall unhappily fall into eternal punishment." And I make no doubt but these stones, from the similitude of the name, were an ancient Druid's altar, dedicated to the sun.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 61

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    Close to Castlemary, there is an old Druid's altar, standing in an orchard near the house. This place was once called Cot's Rock, and it lies a small mile west of Cloyne. The house and plantations belonged to Robert Longfield, and from them there is a view across the eastern side of Cork harbour and much of the Great Island. The altar is made of a large stone, fifteen feet long and eight feet in breadth, rough and irregular in shape, approaching an oval. Its highest point stands nine feet from the ground, and it is held up by three other great stones. Adjoining it is a large round flagstone, or table. In Irish the altar was called Carig Croith, meaning "the sun's rock," and the name was corrupted to Carig Cot. The ancient Irish worshipped the sun and swore by its head, by Cean Crioth. St. Patrick, in his Confession, an epistle he wrote to the Irish, said: "The splendour of the sun shall not always reign, nor have continuance for ever, but all who adore him shall unhappily fall into eternal punishment." The author makes no doubt that these stones, from the likeness of the name, were an ancient Druid's altar dedicated to the sun.

16. Dunisky Stone and its Irish inscription

    Dunisky · townland · Cork

    The Dunisky Stone, lying in a ditch, bears an Irish inscription directing passers-by to the house of Mr. Edmund MacSwiney for entertainment. Herbert Webb Gillman notes that Smith erroneously placed it near Clodagh Castle, when it is almost five miles away.

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    Page 168. On Clodagh Castle and Dunisky Stone^ Smith writes as if these were adjacent to each other, whereas there is a distance of nearly five miles between them. It is clear that Smith never saw this stone, which he describes as still lying in a ditch and bearing an inscription in Irish, signifying to all passengers to repair to the house of Mr. Edmund MacSwiney for entertainment Windele (ed. 1839) mentions having

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    Somewhere around here lies the Dunisky Stone. It rests in a ditch, bearing an Irish inscription that directs all passengers to repair to the house of Mr. Edmund MacSwiney for entertainment. Herbert Webb Gillman notes that Smith placed this stone near Clodagh Castle, but there is a distance of nearly five miles between them. Gillman says it is clear that Smith never saw the stone himself.

17. Edward Synge educated at Drogheda

    Drogheda · town · Louth

    Dr. Edward Synge, later bishop of Cork and Ross, received the rudiments of his education at Drogheda before being transferred to the University of Dublin. He was born at Bridgnorth in Shropshire and brought to Ireland by his brother George Synge.

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    In 1663 Dr. Edward Synge succeeded. He was bom at Bridgnorth, in Shropshire, and removed to Ireland by his eldest brother, George Synge, afterwards bishop of Cloyne. He received the rudiments of his education at Drogheda, from whence he was transferred to the University of Dublin. In 1647 he, with the rest of the clergy of Dublin, petitioned the Commissioners of the English Parliament for liberty to use the Common Prayer, which was lately prohibited, instead of the directory introduced in its room. At this time he held some preferment in St. Patrick's Cathedral. After his promotion to the deanery of Elphin in 1647, he continued the use of the Common Prayer in all the public offices of his ministry, notwithstanding the severe threats and commands of the Commissioners, his p>ersuasive letters to the auditor-general, under the Usurper, stopping all intended prosecutions. Anthony A. Wood, in his Athena Oxanienses, styles him " Synge aiias Milhngton," which, he says, *' I find upon enquiry was the name of the family, but that it was some time or other changed into Synge, on account of a sweetness of voice and skill in vocal music which some of the Millingtons were possessed of ; and the same talent (as I am informed) continues in that family to this day." He died at Cork, December 22nd, 1678, and was buried in his own Cathedral. His biographer says, ** He was a learned and zealous preacher, very much admired and approved by all that heard him, and besides an easy, familiar, correct style to recommend his sermons, he had one peculiar excellence in his manner of spoUcing or delivery, that every one of his congregation thought the discourse particularly addressed to himseff, and that the preacher was privately instructing him in his duty, and persuading him to the practice of it" On the death of this prelate the See of Cloyne was separated from those of Cork and Ross, and remained so till the death of Bishop Brinkley, of Cloyne, in 1835.

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    Drogheda is where a boy's schooling began, and that boy grew up to be a bishop. Dr. Edward Synge received the rudiments of his education here at Drogheda before being transferred to the University of Dublin. He was born at Bridgnorth in Shropshire and brought to Ireland by his eldest brother, George Synge, who afterwards became bishop of Cloyne. In 1663 Edward Synge succeeded to a position of his own. In 1647 he had petitioned the Commissioners of the English Parliament, along with the rest of the clergy of Dublin, for liberty to use the Common Prayer, which had lately been prohibited, instead of the directory introduced in its place. He held some preferment in St. Patrick's Cathedral at that time. After his promotion to the deanery of Elphin in 1647, he continued the use of the Common Prayer in all the public offices of his ministry, despite the severe threats and commands of the Commissioners. His persuasive letters to the auditor-general, under the Usurper, stopped all intended prosecutions. Anthony A. Wood, in his Athena Oxonienses, styles him "Synge alias Millington," which he says he found upon enquiry was the name of the family, but that it was changed into Synge on account of a sweetness of voice and skill in vocal music which some of the Millingtons possessed. He died at Cork on December 22nd, 1678, and was buried in his own Cathedral. His biographer says he was a learned and zealous preacher, very much admired and approved by all that heard him, and had one peculiar excellence in his manner of delivery, that every one of his congregation thought the discourse particularly addressed to himself.

18. Elizabethan and Jacobean grants of Youghal south abbey

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1597–1603

    The south abbey at Youghal, with St. Ann's chapel and ten acres, was granted by letters patent to George Isham in the 39th year of Elizabeth. A later grant to Sir James Fullerton was sold to Sir Richard Boyle for a substantial sum.

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    (") This south abbey was granted, by letters patent, to George Isham, dated June 16, ann. 39 of Eliz. with ten acres of ground, together with St. Ann's chapel, and one acre near the same, with the town and villages of Rlthnolan.

    I find another grant of this house, by letters-patent, dated at Dublin, 13th Sept. primo Jacob. I. to Sir James Fullerton, knt., muster-master-general, clerk of the cheque, and one of the privy council, together with the chapel of St. Ann, and a park called

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 53

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    The south abbey at Youghal was granted by letters patent to George Isham, June 16, 1597, the 39th year of Elizabeth, with ten acres of ground, Saint Ann's chapel, one acre near the same, and the town and villages of Rlthnolan. A later grant, dated at Dublin, September 13, 1603, the first year of James I, gave the house to Sir James Fullerton, knight, muster-master-general, clerk of the cheque, and one of the privy council. He sold it to Sir Richard Boyle for a substantial sum.

19. Endowment for lecture sermon at St Peter's Church, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1733

    By an indenture of 1733, William Newenham of Coolmore granted a £30 annuity from his lands of Killanully for a lecture sermon to be preached each Lord's Day in St Peter's Church, Cork.

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    more, county Cork, and the Lord Bishop of Cork and Ross, and the Rev. Thomas Russell, the Archdeacon of Cork and minister of the parish of St Peter's, Cork, Newenham granted an annuity or rent charge of £30 during his life out of all and singular, the lands of Killingly a/ias Killanully, in the barony of Kerricurrihy and county of Cork, to be paid for a lecture sermon to be preached each Lord's Day in St Peter's Church.

    St Peter's was the burial-place of many of the old familes of Cork. Richard Walshe Fitz John, by his will, dated loth June, 1583 ; David Tyrrie Fitz Edmond, by his will, 13th May, 1570 ; Patrick Myagh, by his will, 1 8th October, 1.569 ; Andrew Galwey, by his will, proved 9th February, 1580; Christopher Galwey, by his will, 21st July, 1582; £dmond Fitz Nicolas, a/s, Frankaghe, by his will, proved 9th March, 1 580, all desire to be buried in St Peter's Church.

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    Cork, a city the road passes through, was home to St Peter's Church. In 1733, William Newenham of Coolmore, with the Lord Bishop of Cork and Ross and the Reverend Thomas Russell, Archdeacon of Cork and minister of St Peter's, made an indenture. Newenham granted a £30 annuity for life, charged on his lands of Killanully in the barony of Kerricurrihy, for a lecture sermon preached each Lord's Day in St Peter's Church. St Peter's was the burial place of many old families of Cork. Richard Walshe Fitz John, by his will dated 10th June 1583, asked to be buried there. David Tyrrie Fitz Edmond left his will on 13th May 1570 with the same wish. Patrick Myagh made the same request in his will. Andrew Galwey's will was proved 9th February 1580. Christopher Galwey's will was dated 21st July 1582. Edmond Fitz Nicolas, alias Frankaghe, had his will proved 9th March 1580. All of them desired burial in St Peter's Church.

20. Extensive rebel plot discovered in Cork city

    Cork · city · Cork · 1798

    Towards the end of June 1798, an extensive plot was discovered in Cork city and defeated in time. County Cork had been reported tranquil and supposedly loyal earlier that month, making the discovery of the conspiracy unexpected.

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    In the beginning of June county Cork was reported tranquil, and was supposed to be so loyal that it was impossible for treason to make any headway. However, towards the end of the month a discovery was made of an extensive plot in Cork city. It was happily discovered in time, and the project was completely defeated.

    1st June. Sortie from Gorey against the rebels posted on Hill of Ballymanane. The Loyalists were commanded by Captain White, a yeomanry officer. His party consisted of a detachment of the North Cork and Antrim Militia, 20 dismounted Gorey Cavalry, and detachments of the Ballaghkeene, Gorey, and Camolin Cavalry. The rebels suffere^d a severe defeat.

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    Cork, in 1798, was a place the road passes through. At the beginning of June, the county was reported tranquil, and supposed to be so loyal that it was impossible for treason to make any headway. But towards the end of the month, a discovery was made of an extensive plot in the city. It was, as the record says, happily discovered in time, and the project was completely defeated. What had looked like quiet loyalty concealed a conspiracy wide enough to alarm the authorities once it came to light.

21. Fermoy Cavalry memorial medal, 1798

    Fermoy · townland · Cork · 1798

    A silver-gilt medal engraved 'Pro Rege, Lege, Grege, 1798' with a crowned harp and the inscription 'Fermoy Cavalry' is the only surviving evidence of this volunteer cavalry corps, whose existence was unknown to the historian MacNevin. The medal has outlived all other historic memories of the regiment.

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    In the above list there is no record of the Fcrmoy Cavalry, and the existence of this corps appears to have been unknown to MacNevin, who makes no reference whatever to it. A medal which, perhaps, is the most lasting of all memorials, has, however, in this case, outlived the historic memories of the regiment. It is silver-gilt, two inches in diameter, circular, and has engraved upon it, " Pro Rege, Lege, Grege, 1798," Reverse — The harp crowned, between two chaplets inscribed " Fermoy Cavalry."

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 193

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    Close to Fermoy, a single medal is all that remains of a cavalry corps history forgot. The historian MacNevin made no reference to the Fermoy Cavalry, and no record of them survives in the lists. What outlived the regiment itself is a silver-gilt medal, two inches across, engraved with the words 'Pro Rege, Lege, Grege, 1798.' On the reverse, a crowned harp sits between two chaplets bearing the inscription 'Fermoy Cavalry.' That medal is the most lasting of memorals, and here it has outlived every other memory of the men who served.

22. Garretstown Strand named for the Core family

    Garretstown · townland · Meath

    Garretstown Strand and its adjacent lands took their name from the Core family, many of whom were successively named Garret and were proprietors of the area before the 1641 rebellion. The strand was described as a fine, agreeable summer ride along the sea-shore.

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    red, shaking morass, much frequented in winter by wild fowl, but impassable for man or beast On the west of the house there were lately made a fine basin and decoy, wild duck being very numerous in this part of the country. The sea-shore south of the house is a fine strand, and is in the summer season a very agreeable ride ; it is called Garretstown Strand, which, with the adjacent lands, were so named from the family of the Cores, many of whom were successively named Garret, who were, before the rebellion of 164 1, proprietors of this place. When I was at Liscaroll, in the barony of Orrery, where the celebrated battle was fought, ann. 1642, the country-people showed me a Danish fort, called Lis-Garret, which was defended by eighteen of these Cores, who were slain and buried there. The present family of the Kearneys have been settled here since the beginning of the reign of King James I. being forced from the county of Limerick by the oppression of the Earl of Desmond in Queen Elizabeth's time. Kinalmeaky. Kinalmeaky <'8> was formerly a part of Carbery, and

    being fortified by O'Mahony, in the Earl of Desmond's rebellion, it was, by Queen Elizabeth, granted to Greenville and Beecher, English undertakers, by whom it was first planted with English, and then got the name of a barony. It afterwards gave title to the noble Lewis Boyle, Lord Viscount Kinalmeaky and Baron of Bandon Bridge, who was unfortunately slain at the fight of LiscarroU. It was formerly a mere fastness, being all wood and bog, so that ann. 1602 the army could not pass it, being obliged to go round by Kinsale in their march from Cork, to the siege of Dunboy, in Bearhaven, but it is now as well improved as any part of the county.

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    Somewhere close to Garretstown, there is a strand along the sea-shore, called Garretstown Strand. It takes its name from the Core family, many of whom were successively named Garret. They were the proprietors of this place before the rebellion of 1641. The strand itself is a fine one, and in the summer season a very agreeable ride along the shore. There is more here than the strand. Nearby lies a red, shaking morass, much frequented in winter by wild fowl, but impassable for man or beast. West of the house, a fine basin and decoy were lately made, and wild duck are very numerous in this part of the country. The story of the Cores did not end with the strand. At Liscaroll, in the barony of Orrery, where the celebrated battle was fought in 1642, the country people showed the writer a Danish fort called Lis-Garret. Eighteen of these Cores defended it, and they were slain and buried there. After the Cores, the Kearney family came. They had been settled here since the beginning of the reign of King James the First, having been forced from the county of Limerick by the oppression of the Earl of Desmond in Queen Elizabeth's time.

23. George Crofts expelled from Parliament for Jacobite sympathies

    Charleville · town · Cork · 1692

    George Crofts, representing Charleville, was expelled from Parliament on 11 October 1692 for his services to King James II. He was replaced by Henry Bowerman, jun. This is one of the few entries in the parliamentary list that records a substantive political event rather than a routine succession.

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    1692, September I9ih. George Crofts, of Churchtown, expelled the nth of October, for his

    services to King James ; Henry Bowerman, jun. 1695, August 13th. Hon. Charles Boyle; James Ormsby, of Athlaccagh, Limerick. 1703, September 1st. George Evans, of Bally venoghe ; Robert Fitzgerald, Castle Dod. 1713, November 2nd. Sir Matthew Deane, bart., of Dromore ; Bretridge Badham, of Ballyhcen. 171 5, Octobetr 27th. Colonel George Evans, of Carassby, Limerick; Captain William Boyle,

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    Charleville, in Cork. In 1692, George Crofts of Churchtown represented this town in Parliament. On the 11th of October that year he was expelled, for his services to King James the Second. He was replaced by Henry Bowerman, junior. Most entries in the parliamentary record for this county are routine successions, but this one marks a real political act, a man removed for where his loyalties had lain.

24. Henry VIII grants custody of King's Castle to Cork mayor

    Cork · city · Cork · 1537

    King Henry VIII granted to William Coppinger, then Mayor of Cork, and his successors, the custody of the king's castle. The charter stipulated that no sheriff of the county of Cork could have anything to do with the castle.

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    King Henry VIII. confirmed all the privileges hitherto granted to this city by letterspatent, dated at Westminster, Feb. the 4th, in the first year of his reign, anno 1509. Also, by another charter in the eighth of his reign, dated at Westminster, Dec. the loth, which makes the may^r, recorder, and four senior aldermen, justices of the peace in the said city and liberties thereof, and to be justices of gaol delivery, with power to commit felons, and to erect a gallows for their execution ; all fines, waifs, strays, goods of felons, etc., to go to the use of the city. The same prince, in the twenty-eighth year of his reign, for the honour and munificence of this city, granted to William Coppinger, then mayor, and his successors, to have a sword, decently sheathed and adorned, carried before them in the said city and liberties thereof; and granted the custody of the king's castle to him and his successors, until the king should signify his pleasure to the contrary, and that, in the meantime, no sheriff of the county of Cork shall have anything to do with the said castle, or any matter touching the same. And that the mayor, bailiff, and commonalty may employ an agent for them in England to provide and buy them forty suits of armour, with liberty to ship them from England to Cork, without molestation.

    Teste Rege apud Westmon. 1 1 Martii. An. Regn.

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    Cork appears along this road, a city with a long habit of charters and royal favour. In 1537, in the twenty-eighth year of his reign, King Henry the Eighth granted to William Coppinger, then Mayor of Cork, and his successors, the custody of the king's castle. The king did not give it outright. He granted it until he should signify his pleasure to the contrary. And he added a clause: no sheriff of the county of Cork was to have anything to do with that castle, or any matter touching it. The same charter gave the mayor the right to have a sword, decently sheathed and adorned, carried before him in the city and its liberties. It also allowed the mayor, bailiff, and commonalty to employ an agent in England to buy them forty suits of armour, with liberty to ship them from England to Cork without molestation. Henry had confirmed the city's privileges before, in 1509, at the very start of his reign. Another charter, in the eighth year, made the mayor, recorder, and four senior aldermen justices of the peace in the city and its liberties, and justices of gaol delivery, with power to commit felons and erect a gallows for their execution. All fines, waifs, strays, and goods of felons went to the use of the city.

25. Hugh Worth's Kinalmeaky settlement thwarted by disease

    Kinalmeaky · barony · Cork · 1589

    Hugh Worth held the other half of Kinalmeaky but suffered similar disturbance from local claims. He contracted a most dangerous disease there lasting over a year and was expected to give up the land.

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    " Hugh Worth hath the other moity of Kinalmeaky, who hath received the like disturbance, and therefore hath but few there, and himself having had for more than a year together a most dangerous disease, which he took there, must be driven to give it over, as I think.

    " Arthur Robins hath about HH^^* acres, but what he hath done with it I know not. (Signed), j^ Popham."

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    Kinalmeaky is a barony the road passes through. Hugh Worth held half of it. He received similar disturbance, and so kept few people there. He caught a most dangerous disease there, lasting more than a year. He was expected to give up the land. Arthur Robins held some acres there as well, but what he did with them is not known.

26. John Popham settles at Mallow with 6,000 acres

    Mallow · town · Cork · 1586–1600

    John Popham placed himself at Mallow with a seigniory of six thousand acres, at the earnest request of Sir Thomas Norreys, who had expected to be placed at Imokilly but found no available land there.

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    "John Popham placed himself at Mallo, being but VI.^*- acr (six thousand acres), and at the ernest request of Sir Thos. Norreys, who, expecting to be placed at Imokilly, and finding no place there, for that it is all claymed as chargeable land, sent his people to the Bantrye, where Edward Rogers, Esq., weis to have been placed, and finding them in all not passing IIP*' acres, the place being far off, and dangerous, and all the rest thereabouts claym'd by others of the Irish, is driven, and the same Edward Rogers also, to return all these people, saving some few that of themselves are contented still to stay there.

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    Mallow is the town where John Popham placed himself with a seigniory of 6000 acres. He came here at the earnest request of Sir Thomas Norreys. Norreys had expected to be placed at Imokilly, but found no place there, for all the land was claimed as chargeable. He sent his people on to Bantry, where Edward Rogers was to have been placed. They found there not passing 300 acres, the place far off and dangerous, and all the rest claimed by others of the Irish. Norreys and Edward Rogers were driven to return all these people, saving a few who of themselves were content still to stay.

27. Kilcredan church monuments: Sir Robert Tynte and Edward Harris

    Kilcredan · townland · Cork · 1622–1663

    The church of Kilcredan, about three miles east of Castlemartyr, contained two old monuments: one to Sir Robert Tynte (d. 1663) with effigies in painted alabaster, and another to Sir Edward Harris (d. 1636) and his wife Elizabeth (d. 1622), both with praying effigies. A modern Wallis family tomb stood at the west end.

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    On this monument is placed the effigy of this Sir Robert Tynte, lying on his back, in coat armour ; and at his head and feet are two women, in a praying posture, all of painted alabaster.

    On the other side of the communion-table is another monument, with the following inscription, over which are the effigies of a man and woman, in a praying posture : —

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    Somewhere close to Kilcredan two monuments stood. Sir Robert Tynte died in 1663. His effigy lay on its back in coat armour with two women in a praying posture at his head and feet all of painted alabaster. Across the communion table another marked Sir Edward Harris dead in 1636 and his wife Elizabeth dead in 1622 with praying effigies over its inscription.

28. King's old castle and county gaol

    Cork · city · Cork · 1631

    The king's old castle in Cork, which contained the county gaol in its lower room and had a common place of execution, was to remain in the county at large according to the city charter.

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    This charter recites several of the former charters, confirms all the privileges mentioned therein, and specifies that upon advices of his commissioners for Irish affairs, and in consideration of the sum of £2^000 paid by the citizens towards the relief of the king's army and other faithful services, the mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of this city, shall be henceforth incorporated by that name, and be one body politic to sue and be sued, etc. Maurice Roche to be the first mayor, Nicholas Skiddy and Patrick Brady to be the first and modern sheriffs. The mayor, sheriffs, and citizens to assemble in their common hall on the Monday after St. Bartholomew to elect their mayor. All religious houses to be under the jurisdiction of the city, and liable to be rated, viz., the four dissolved abbeys — Gillabbey, St. Dominick's, St. Augustine's, and that of St. Francis, with the two parishes within the city, and all the persons resident within the same to be for the future in the liberties of the city, and all other lands within 3,000 paces of the same, as is expressed in the charter of King James I., to be a distinct county of itself. The sheriffs to hold a court once a month, for the better government of the same. The king's old castle, the county gaol, then called the " lower room of the said castle, ' with the common place of execution, to continue in the county at large. The corporation covenants with' his majesty to build the same session house, and keep it for ever in repair. The mayor, recorder, and four senior aldermen to be justices of the peace ; and any three of them, the mayor or recorder to be always one, to hold sessions of gaol delivery for all felonies, etc., committed in their liberties, and to erect a gallows for the execution of criminals. All fines, forfeitures, goods of felons, and fugitives, etc., granted to the city. When the mayor is out of his mayoralty, he is to be elected an alderman, and one of the common council is to be chosen mayor, by the mayor, sheriffs, and community, or the major part of them ; the number of aldermen and common council shall not exceed twenty-four. Sheriffs to account in this city by commission, or before the judges of assize, if there, but not to be compelled to account in Dublin. None but freemen to retail goods in the city, except at fairs. All goods to be unladen at the common quay, and not elsewhere, under pain of forfeiture of the same, except by licence from the mayor. The mayor to be first named in all commissions; the mayor, etc., to chose their town clerk, clerk of the crown, and notary public, to continue for life, unless they are removed for misdemeanours. James Gold, appointed by this charter, the first town clerk, clerk of the crown, and notary public. All small duties and petty customs granted to the citizens for the support of the city, to be levied by the sheriffs, or their deputies, as in Youghal. The mayor, sheriffs, etc., have power to elect six aldermen of the city for the several wards, to hear and determine all matters

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    Cork, in 1631, received a charter that recited several former charters and confirmed all the privileges mentioned in them. The king's commissioners for Irish affairs had advised it, and the citizens had paid £2000 towards the relief of the king's army and rendered other faithful services. Under this charter the mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of the city were incorporated by that name as one body politic, to sue and be sued. Maurice Roche was to be the first mayor. Nicholas Skiddy and Patrick Brady were named the first and modern sheriffs. The mayor, sheriffs, and citizens were to assemble in their common hall on the Monday after St. Bartholomew to elect their mayor. All religious houses were placed under the jurisdiction of the city and liable to be rated: the four dissolved abbeys, Gillabbey, St. Dominick's, St. Augustine's, and that of St. Francis, with the two parishes within the city. All persons resident within them, and all other lands within 3,000 paces, were to be a distinct county of itself, as expressed in the charter of King James I. The sheriffs were to hold a court once a month for the better government of the same. The king's old castle, containing the county gaol, then called the lower room of the said castle, with the common place of execution, was to continue in the county at large. The corporation covenanted with his majesty to build the session house and keep it for ever in repair. The mayor, recorder, and four senior aldermen were to be justices of the peace. Any three of them, with the mayor or recorder always one, were to hold sessions of gaol delivery for all felonies committed in their liberties, and to erect a gallows for the execution of criminals. All fines, forfeitures, and goods of felons and fugitives were granted to the city.

29. Lewis Boyle, Viscount Kinalmeaky, slain at Liscarroll

    Kinalmeaky · barony · Cork · 1642

    Kinalmeaky gave its title to Lewis Boyle, Lord Viscount Kinalmeaky and Baron of Bandon Bridge, who was unfortunately slain at the fight of Liscarroll. The barony was formerly a mere fastness of wood and bog before improvement.

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    being fortified by O'Mahony, in the Earl of Desmond's rebellion, it was, by Queen Elizabeth, granted to Greenville and Beecher, English undertakers, by whom it was first planted with English, and then got the name of a barony. It afterwards gave title to the noble Lewis Boyle, Lord Viscount Kinalmeaky and Baron of Bandon Bridge, who was unfortunately slain at the fight of LiscarroU. It was formerly a mere fastness, being all wood and bog, so that ann. 1602 the army could not pass it, being obliged to go round by Kinsale in their march from Cork, to the siege of Dunboy, in Bearhaven, but it is now as well improved as any part of the county.

    Bandon. '^^^ most considerable place in this barony is Bandon,

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    This is the barony of Kinalmeaky. It was once all wood and bog, a fastness, so that in 1602 an army could not pass through it. They were obliged to go round by Kinsale in their march from Cork to the siege of Dunboy in Bearhaven. Before that, it had been fortified by O'Mahony in the Earl of Desmond's rebellion. Queen Elizabeth granted it to Greenville and Beecher, English undertakers, who first planted it with English, and then it got the name of a barony. It afterwards gave title to Lewis Boyle, Lord Viscount Kinalmeaky and Baron of Bandon Bridge, who was unfortunately slain at the fight of Liscarroll in 1642. It is now as well improved as any part of the county.

30. Lough a Drippel's resistance to freezing in 1739 frost

    Mohanagh · townland · Cork · 1739

    Mohanagh, located a mile south of Dunmanway, is the seat of Mr. Fenwick and features two loughs. One of these lakes, called Lough a Drippel, reportedly did not freeze during the great frost of 1739.

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    (5) Mr. Fenwick assured me that one of these lakes, which is called Lough a Drippel, did not freeze in the great frost of 1739. The famous Loch Ness, in Scotland, according to Sir George MacKenzy, never freezes, but, on the contrary, in the most violent frosts, great clouds and steams arise from it. He adds that rosemary growing in gardens

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 138

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    Close to Mohanagh, Mr. Fenwick's seat has two lakes. One of them, called Lough a Drippel, did not freeze in the great frost of 1739. The book notes that Loch Ness in Scotland, according to Sir George MacKenzy, never freezes, but in the most violent frosts great clouds and steams arise from it.

31. Macroom parish church and Rev. Richard Brown monument

    Macroom · town · Cork · 1712

    The parish church of Macroom, situated opposite the castle bridge, is dedicated to St. Coleman of Cloyne. On the south side of the altar is a black and grey marble monument to Rev. Richard Brown, who was rector and vicar for forty-five years and died in 1712 aged 69, having had eleven sons and nine daughters.

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    a large modern building between them. It is situated on the east side of the river Sullane ; to the south are the gardens and a fine plantation of firs on a pleasant terrace over its banks. About twenty years ago, Dean Swift, in his progress through this country, was much pleased with the situation and state of this building. It is at present inhabited by Richard Hedges Eyre, esq., who keeps it in good order. In this castle is a handsome large gallery, with other good apartments, and Sir William Pen, the famous sea admiral, was born in it At the foot of the castle is a handsome stone bridge over the Sullane. Opposite to the bridge is the parish church, dedicated to St. Coleman of Cloyne, and on the south side of the altar is a monument of black and grey marble, with this inscription : —

    " Here lieth the body of the Rev. Mr. Richard Brown, B.D., who was rector and vicar " of this parish forty-five years, during which time he was always resident. On the " 27th day of January, A.D. 1712, he cheerfully resigned his spirit to God who gave it, in *' sure hope of a resurrection to eternal life, being 69 years of age. He was married to " Mary, daughter of Colonel Edward AUeyn, forty-three years, by whom he had eleven " sons and nine daughters.''

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    As you pass through Macroom, the parish church stands opposite the castle bridge over the river Sullane, dedicated to St. Coleman of Cloyne. On the south side of the altar inside is a monument of black and grey marble, inscribed to the Reverend Mr. Richard Brown, Bachelor of Divinity. He was rector and vicar of this parish for forty-five years, and during all that time he was always resident. He was married to Mary, daughter of Colonel Edward Alleyn, for forty-three years, and by her had eleven sons and nine daughters. On the 27th of January, 1712, at 69 years of age, he died. The marble records that he "cheerfully resigned his spirit to God who gave it, in sure hope of a resurrection to eternal life." The castle opposite, on the east side of the river, has gardens and a fine plantation of firs on a pleasant terrace over its banks. About twenty years before this account was written, Dean Swift passed through the country and was much pleased with the building. At that time it was inhabited by Richard Hedges Eyre, who kept it in good order. Sir William Pen, the famous sea admiral, was born in that castle.

32. Monkstown Castle (Castle-Mahon) description

    Monkstown · townland · Cork

    Monkstown Castle, originally called Castle-Mahon after the O'Mahony family, is a quadrangular building with four flanking towers and machicolated defences. The Archdekens, an Anglo-Irish family who later took the name MacOdo or Cody, came into possession; John Archdeacon and Anastatia Gould were its founders.

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    The castle mentioned in one of these epitaphs is a quadrangular building, with four flanking towers with machicolated defences projecting from their angles. It was originally called Castle-Mahon (O'Mahony's Castle), and the Archdekens, an Anglo-Irish family, into whose possession it afterwards came, assumed the name of MacOdo or Cody. The John Archdeacon and Anastatia Gould, whose names occur in the epitaph, were its founders.^)

    The tradition in Croker's note is practically the same. He writes under Monkstown Castle, that it " is traditionally said to have been built in a twelvemonth, and to have cost fourpence !" The story runs thus : —

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 127

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    Somewhere around here stands Monkstown Castle, first known as Castle-Mahon after the O'Mahony family. It is a quadrangular building with four flanking towers and machicolated defences projecting from their angles. The Archdekens, an Anglo-Irish family, later came into possession of it and assumed the name MacOdo or Cody. John Archdeacon and Anastatia Gould were its founders. There is a tradition that it was built in a twelvemonth and cost fourpence.

33. Mussel Gathering between Cappoquin and Lismore

    Lismore · town · Waterford

    During the summer when the water is low, country people between Cappoquin and Lismore gather mussels that occasionally contain seed pearls. The people gather these fish primarily for the shells, which they use as spoons, rather than for the pearls or mussels themselves.

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    '' Gather up a species of mussels, in which a small kind of seed pearl has been often " found, and now and then of a larger size. It is not for the sake of the mussel or the '' thoughts of a pearl that they gather up these fish, but for the shells which they use *' for spoons."

    Again, at page 339, the Clodagh, a tributary of the Suir — " Is also remarkable for the same kind of pearl mussel as are above mentioned.'*

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 200

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    Near Lismore, in summer when the water runs low, country people gather a species of mussel from the river. These mussels now and then hold a small seed pearl, sometimes a larger one. But the people do not gather them for the mussel or the hope of a pearl. They want the shells, which they use for spoons. The Clodagh, a tributary of the Suir, is also known for the same pearl mussel.

34. Oath of homage by Lord Coursey at St. Multose, Kinsale, 1488

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1488

    On 28 June 1488, James Lord Coursey made his oath of homage, ligeance and fealty in the church of St. Multose in Kinsale for his Baronage of Kinsale. Numerous named individuals of Kinsale also swore their oath of ligeance the same day, including German Sullivan, son-in-law to Ederscole, and all his men.

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    " On the following day (the 28 June, 1488), James Lord Coursey, in the church of " S^ Meltoke, in Kinsale, made as well his oath of homage as his Ligeance and Fealty " for his Baronage of Kinsale, and subscribed his name

    James Lord Coursey.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 130

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    In Kinsale, on 28 June 1488, James Lord Coursey came to the church of St. Multose and made his oath of homage, ligeance and fealty for his Baronage of Kinsale. He subscribed his name there, signed in his own hand: James Lord Coursey.

35. Rev. Dr. O'Mahony's tomb on Gougane Barra island

    near Gougane Barra · population centre · Cork · 1700–1888

    Rev. Dr. O'Mahony, who died in 1700 and was buried in a vault on the verge of the lake, had his tombstone found face-down and cleaned in 1870. Later, Father Hurley replaced it with a carved limestone slab bearing cross, chalice and host, and placed the old stone over it.

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    " The remnant of the cross in the centre was bound with a cord formed of goat's "hair. At the same time I found the Rev. Dr. O'Mahony's (7) tombstone downwards '' on the ground. I cleaned the inscription, and set the stone against the tree at the " entrance of the ' court.' " W

    Smith (p. 161) makes a passing reference to " Danish intrenchments'* in this locality. One hundred years before he wrote, Lord Castlehaven, in his Account of tJie Wars in Ireland, terms the Rath a " Danish fort," and I can only account for their being so-called for two reasons. One, that the Danes left the terror of their name so deeply impressed upon

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 111

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    Gougane Barra holds the tomb of Reverend Doctor O'Mahony, who died in 1700 and was buried in a vault on the verge of the lake. His tombstone was found face-down on the ground. The remnant of the cross in the centre was bound with a cord formed of goat's hair. The stone was cleaned and set against the tree at the entrance of the court. That was in 1870. Later, Father Hurley replaced it with a carved limestone slab bearing a cross, a chalice and a host, and placed the old stone over it.

36. Ringrone patronage dispute, Kinsale

    Ringrone · townland · Cork

    The patronage of Ringrone church was in dispute between the sovereign and burgesses of Kinsale and Lord Kinsale, with the bishop, to be held alternately. The rectory was taxed at £6 in the King's Bench.

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    RiNGRONE. — Rect Ch. in repair. Pat in dispute between the Sovereign and burgesses of Kinsale, and'Lord Kinsale, with the bishop, alternately. Taxed in the K. B. £6. Proxies £1 4s. Glebe, 3a.

    Skull. — Rect and vie. Anciently called Sancta Maria de Scholia, and belonged to the university of Ross. Ch. in repair. Pat the king and the bishop by turns. The vie. taxed in the K. B. j£6 6s. 8d. Proxies 4s.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 33

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    Somewhere near here is Ringrone, with its rectory church, said to be in repair. The patronage of this church was in dispute between the sovereign and burgesses of Kinsale on one side and Lord Kinsale on the other, with the bishop, to be held alternately. The rectory was taxed in the King's Bench at 6 pounds. It had a glebe of 3 acres.

37. St. Coleman's Church, Macroom

    Macroom · town · Cork · 1774–1791

    Near the old bridewell in Macroom stands a church dedicated to St. Coleman, built in the pointed style from designs by G. R. Pain. Its adjoining burying-ground contains an epitaph for J. Connolly, a poet who published a volume in Cork in 1774 and died in 1791.

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    Page 159. Both Croker and Caulfield are silent and pass by Macroom, with its many adjacent castles and its neighbouring village of Ballyvourney, without a recording note, although in Croker's Fairy Tales one of his charming stories has its interest centred in Carrig-a-phooka, " the rock of the fairy horse," and Smith's notice of the town is far from being complete. When his third edition was published, and for thirty following years, the spiked skulls of the malefactors who, a little before the rebellion of 1798, were executed for the murder of Mr. Hutchinson, still gaped in the summer breeze and winter storm, and made the old bridewell and its surroundings hideous until all, with the exception of one, were blown down, and it remained in 1831 to sentinel the place and scare the moonlight traveller. Near this building of melancholy memories is a church dedicated to St. Coleman, in the pointed style of architecture, and built from designs by G. R. Pain, of whose ability Corkmen are justly proud. In its adjoining burying-ground there is an epitaph to "J. Connolly,"

    (5) R. R. Brash : London, 1879.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 110

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    Macroom is a town the road passes through. Near the old bridewell stands a church dedicated to St. Coleman, built in the pointed style of architecture from designs by G. R. Pain, of whose ability Corkmen are justly proud. The bridewell had its own history. For thirty years after the third edition of Smith's work was published, the spiked skulls of malefactors who had been executed for the murder of Mr. Hutchinson still gaped in the summer breeze and winter storm. This was a little before the rebellion of 1798. They made the old bridewell and its surroundings hideous, until all with the exception of one were blown down. That one remained in 1831, sentinelling the place and scaring the moonlight traveller. In the burying-ground adjoining the church there is an epitaph to J. Connolly, a poet who published a volume in Cork in 1774 and died in 1791.

38. St Fin Barre born near Bandon, founder of Cork cathedral

    Bandon · town · Cork · 600–630

    St. Barre's father settled in Barry's country in county Cork and removed to the vicinity of Bandon, where St. Barre (Fin Barre) was born. He later founded Cork cathedral and exercised the episcopal office there between 600 and 630.

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    St. Barre, the founder of our cathedral, flourished in Cork between the years 600 and 630, at least he exercised the episcopal office during that period. His father was born in the county Galway, in the district of Hy-Briuin ralha. Leaving this place he settled in the county Cork, in Barry's country, and subsequently removed to the vicinity of Bandoo, where St. Barre was bora. At his baptism he was called Fin Barre (or White), Lochan having been only his surname. (Hanmer says he was a child when Brendan of Clonfeit was old, circa 570). He received his education in Leinster, under the direction of one MacCorp, who is recorded to have heard at Rome the instructions of Gregory the Great. Archbishop U^her considers St, Barre to have died circa 63a Dr. Lanigan states, " that although there is no reason for denying MacCoip to have been master of Barre, yet we are not bound to believe that he had been a disciple or hearer of Pope Gregory, whose name has, owing to its celebrity, been more than once introduced into the lives of some of our saints without foundation." — Ecclts. Hist., vol. ii., p. 314. This MacCorp is supposed to have been one of the fifty religious persons who arrived in Cork harboar from the comment, with a view to lead a life of religious discipline, and to study the Holy Scriptures when St. Senan's establishment flourished at Inniscarra, where be also erected a church. Senan was at Inniscarra circa A.D. 532. These persons Senan received with courtesy and hospitality ; he retained ten at his own institution at Inniscarra, and caused tbe others to be supported at different religious foundations.

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    Bandon is a town the road takes you through or near in county Cork, and it was in this vicinity that Fin Barre was born. His father came originally from county Galway, from the district of Hy-Briuin. He left that place and settled first in Barry's country in county Cork, and then removed to the vicinity of Bandon, where Fin Barre was born. At his baptism he was called Fin Barre, meaning White, and Lochan had been only his surname. He went on to found the cathedral of Cork, and he exercised the episcopal office there between the years 600 and 630. Hanmer says he was a child when Brendan of Clonfert was old, around the year 570. He received his education in Leinster under a man named MacCorp, who is recorded to have heard at Rome the instructions of Gregory the Great. Archbishop Usher considers St. Barre to have died around 630. Dr. Lanigan states that although there is no reason to deny MacCorp was master of Barre, we are not bound to believe he was a disciple or hearer of Pope Gregory, whose name has, owing to its celebrity, been introduced into the lives of some of our saints without foundation. This MacCorp is supposed to have been one of fifty religious persons who arrived in Cork harbour from the continent, with a view to lead a life of religious discipline and to study the Holy Scriptures, when St. Senan's establishment flourished at Inniscarra. Senan was at Inniscarra around the year 532. Senan received these persons with courtesy and hospitality. He retained ten at his own institution at Inniscarra, and caused the others to be supported at different religious foundations.

39. St. Nicholas Church erected in south Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1720–1723

    St. Nicholas Church was begun on January 19, 1720, to serve the growing Protestant population in the south of the city, and was completed in 1723 with the first sermon preached by Archdeacon Ayres. It was chiefly promoted by Bishop Browne and features a carved altar-piece and pulpit with fluted Corinthian columns.

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    The church of St Nicholas, pursuant to the above act

    t. ic o as. ^j- parliament for the union and division of parishes, was begun to be erected on the 19th of January, 1720, a church being wanted in the south part of the city, by the increase of the Protestant inhabitants. This work was chiefly promoted by Bishop Browne, and by the joint and cheerful contribution of other well-disposed persons, by whose assistance it was completed in 1723, and the first sermon preached therein on the ist of September by Archdeacon Ayres. It is a small neat church, has a pretty gallery on the west end, and is well pewed. The altar-piece and pulpit are well carved, and adorned with fluted columns of the Corinthian order. The incumbent is supported by a voluntary subscription of the inhabitants. Here is early service and sacrament every fourth Sunday of the month.

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 211

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    Cork had grown in its southern parts, and by 1720 a church was needed there for the increasing Protestant inhabitants. St. Nicholas Church was begun on the 19th of January 1720, under an act of parliament for the union and division of parishes. The work was chiefly promoted by Bishop Browne, with the joint and cheerful contribution of well-disposed persons. It was completed in 1723, and the first sermon was preached on the 1st of September by Archdeacon Ayres. It is a small, neat church with a pretty gallery at the west end, well pewed. The altar-piece and pulpit are well carved, adorned with fluted columns of the Corinthian order. The incumbent is supported by voluntary subscription of the inhabitants. Early service and sacrament are held every fourth Sunday of the month.

40. Timoleague Abbey Tombs of Irish Families

    Timoleague · town · Cork

    The abbey at Timoleague contains several tombs of prominent Irish families: MacCarty Reagh in the choir, an old broken monument of the Cullanes to the west, and a ruined tomb of the Lords Courcey on the right. O'Donovans and O'Hea were also buried there.

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    1 5 1 8, he being a Franciscan. He new-built the steeple, dormitory, infirmary, and library, and was otherwise a great benefactor to it, both in his lifetime and at his death, as the obitual book of this convent testifies>^> The building (though not roofed) is entire, consisting of a large choir, with an aisle formed by arcades on the south, which lead to a lateral wing. There is a handsome square gothic tower, about seventy feet high, between the choir and aisle ; and one side of the same aisle is a square cloister arcaded, with a platform in the middle ; this leads to several large rooms ; one whereof is said to have been a chapel, another the chapter room, a third the refectory, besides a spacious apartment for the guardian of the house ; there was also a hall, dormitory, kitchen, cellars, etc, altogether composing a large pile of building. Here are several tombs of the Irish families, viz. : — MacCarty Reagh's, in the midst of the choir ; west of it, is an old broken monument of the Cullanes ; and on the right a ruined tomb of the Lords Courcey. The O'Donovans, O'Hea, etc., were also buried here. There were but four and a-half acres of land found to belong to this house at the time of the dissolution, which was then possessed by the Lord Inchiquin, and now by the Lord Barry more. A considerable part of the tithes were also granted to the college of Dublin. Timoleague was formerly a place of some note, being much resorted to by the Spaniards, who imported large quantities of wine here ; and it is said there were formerly no less than fourteen taverns that sold sack in the town. It is situated between the castle and abbey, under a hill which shelters it from west and northerly winds. Here is a regular street, one side of it being new-built, for the. accommodation of linen weavers, by the late Lord Barrymore ; but the design, by the mismanagement of his lordship's undertaker, failed. In it are some good slate houses, a market-house, and bleach-yard ; it has also four fairs in the year, but no regular market. Near it is a well dedicated to the Virgin Mary, much frequented on the 8th of September by numbers of the Irish, who imagine it to cure several maladies. The festival day of Saint Mologa,<'7) according to Colgan, is on the 20th of January, who was the ancient patron of this place. BanVs HalL ^^ ^^^ south-west of the town, on a rising ground, is

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 123

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    You are passing near Timoleague, in Cork. The abbey here, though without a roof, still stands entire. It has a large choir with an aisle on the south, leading to a lateral wing. A square gothic tower rises about seventy feet between the choir and the aisle. One side of the aisle opens onto a cloister, arcaded, with a platform in the middle. That leads to several large rooms: one said to have been a chapel, another the chapter room, a third the refectory, besides quarters for the guardian of the house. There was also a hall, dormitory, kitchen, and cellars. A Franciscan is recorded as having new-built the steeple, dormitory, infirmary, and library, and the obitual book of the convent calls him a great benefactor. Several tombs of Irish families are here. MacCarty Reagh's tomb stands in the midst of the choir. West of it is an old broken monument of the Cullanes. On the right is a ruined tomb of the Lords Courcey. The O'Donovans and O'Hea were also buried here. At the time of the dissolution, only four and a half acres of land were found to belong to this house. They were possessed then by the Lord Inchiquin, and later by the Lord Barrymore. A considerable part of the tithes was granted to the college of Dublin. Timoleague itself was once a place of some note. The Spaniards came here, importing large quantities of wine, and it is said there were no fewer than fourteen taverns that sold sack in the town. A well near the abbey, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is much frequented on the 8th of September. Saint Mologa, whose feast day according to Colgan is the 20th of January, was the ancient patron of this place.

41. Yeomanry patrol to Carrigaline in search of a rebel

    Carrigaline · town · Cork · 1798

    In June 1798, Lieutenants Warren and Dunscombe led a patrol from Carrigrohane barracks to Carrigaline in search of a rebel. They searched three houses but found everything quiet and well.

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    " Lieut. Warren and Dunscombe patrolled from the barrack of Carrigrohane for six hours with one sergeant, one corporal, and twelve privates. Went to Carrigaline in search of a rebel; tried three houses; found everything quiet and well. Parole, Ross."

    "June 20, 1798. Guard report. Sergeant Pattin and eight privates.

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    In June 1798, Carrigaline was the destination of a yeomanry patrol. Lieutenants Warren and Dunscombe rode out from Carrigrohane barracks with one sergeant, one corporal, and twelve privates. They came looking for a rebel. They searched three houses. They found everything quiet and well.

42. Youghal Delf Specimens and the Highet Family Ware

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1738–1751

    Four authenticated specimens of Youghal delf survive, including a dish with willow-pattern decoration and plates bearing the initials 'E.H.' for E. Highet, dated 1738. The ware has a light grey body, pale whitey-blue glaze, and Chinese-style deep blue ornamentation, representing a locally significant pottery tradition.

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    This very interesting letter of Mr. Lecky's gave me data to work from, and I was fortunate in finding four fully authenticated specimens, one of which was presented to me by' Mr. R. S. Baker. The body of the clay composing these is a light grey, the glaze a very pale whitey blue, the decoration a full deep blue, and the ornamentation Chinese in character. They comprise one circular dish fourteen inches in diameter, painted in a willow pattern, with pagoda, bridge, water, and landscape. One plate, nine inches across, with vegetable and flower ornaments of the same colour. And two plates, 7^ in. diamr., of the same body and same glaze, with plain borders, and within three concentric rings the initials "E. H.," (Fig. 2) and the date "1738." The initials upon this plate are those of E, Highet, an ancestor of Mr. Baker's, and it formed p^rt of a set of ware that was made for him. It is of some importance our having a record of these two dated examples, one 173S, the other 1751,

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 50

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    Youghal, in Cork, was a place where pottery was made in the eighteenth century. Four specimens of Youghal delf survive, fully authenticated. The clay is a light grey, the glaze a very pale whitey-blue, and the decoration a full deep blue, Chinese in character. One is a circular dish, fourteen inches across, painted in a willow pattern with pagoda, bridge, water, and landscape. Another is a plate, nine inches across, with vegetable and flower ornaments of the same colour. Two more plates, seven inches across, carry plain borders and, within three concentric rings, the letters E H and the date 1738. Those letters stand for E Highet, an ancestor of R S Baker, who presented one of the specimens. The plates formed part of a set of ware made for him. Two dated examples are recorded, one from 1738, the other from 1751.

43. Youghal friary site granted to William Walshe, 1543

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1543

    In 1543, Henry VIII granted the site of the monastery of friars preachers observants at Youghal to William Walshe for £34 10s. A subsequent lease under Edward VI in 1550 raises questions about the validity of the original grant.

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    " Grant to William Walshe, of Yoghull, esq., in consideration of ;£34 los. English to "be paid, of the site of the monastery of friars preachers observants, by Yoghull, county " Cork, with appurtenances. To hold for ever by the service of a twentieth part of a " knight's fee and a rent of 22d. English. — 8 June, xxxv. [1543]-"

    Amongst the fiants of Edward VI. appears a

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 75

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    Youghal, 1543. Henry VIII granted the site of the monastery of friars preachers observants to William Walshe, for £34 and 10 shillings English. He was to hold it forever, by the service of a 20th part of a knight's fee and a rent of 22 pence. The grant was dated 8 June, 35th year of Henry's reign. A lease under Edward VI in 1550 raises questions about it.

44. Deposition of abbot at Antro Barre monastery near Cork, 1293

    Garrycloyne · townland · Cork · 1293

    In April 1293, Brother Thomas de Antro Barre, canon of the church de Antro Barre near Cork, announced the deposition of Brother Gilbert Obrogy, late Abbot there, and received the king's licence to elect a successor.

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    The following is an extract from the Pat Rolls of Edward I. : — " 2ist April, 1293. — Brother Thomas de Antro Barre, canon of the church de Antro

    " Barre, near Cork, announcing to the king the deposition of Brother Gilbert Obrogy,

    Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 243

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    Somewhere around here was a monastery called Antro Barre, near Cork. On the 21st of April 1293, Brother Thomas de Antro Barre, a canon of that church, announced to the king the deposition of Brother Gilbert Obrogy, late abbot there. The king granted licence to elect a successor.

45. Callanan poet's memorial cross at Gougane Barra

    near Gougane Barra · population centre · Cork · 1888–1893

    Opposite the entrance to the Holy Island, Father Hurley erected a cross commemorating J. J. Callanan, the poet who wrote verses on Gougane Barra. The inscription records that Callanan was born in Cork in 1795 and died in Lisbon in 1829.

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    " Portions of the coffin, made of black oak, were in the tomb when opened. The " bones were carefully collected and placed in an oak case with suitable inscription. " Father Hurley hopes to do more for the tomb and little cemetery near. Opposite the '• entrance of the Holy Island he also erected a cross, with the following inscription : — " ' In memory of J. J. Callanan, poet, author of the beautiful lines on Gougane Barra. " * Born in Cork, a.d. 1795. Died in Lisbon, where he is buried, the 15th September, "'1829.— R. I. P.'"

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    Gougane Barra remembers its poet. Father Hurley erected a cross opposite the entrance to the Holy Island, inscribed in memory of J. J. Callanan, author of the beautiful lines on Gougane Barra. The stone records that Callanan was born in Cork in 1795 and died in Lisbon, where he is buried, on the 15th of September 1829. Near the cross, a tomb was opened and portions of a black oak coffin were found inside. The bones were carefully collected and placed in an oak case with a suitable inscription. Father Hurley hoped to do more for the tomb and the little cemetery nearby.

46. Cloyne united to Cork (1430)

    Cloyne · town · Cork · 1430

    Pope Martin V united the diocese of Cloyne to Cork by papal brief in 1430. Jordan Purcell, chancellor of Limerick, was appointed the first bishop of the united sees of Cork and Cloyne.

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    1409, but it would appear he refused the See, which was then given to Patrick Fox alias Ragged. 1425 — 1430— John Fasten, succeeded, and died in 1430. 1430 — Cloyne was united to Cork by Brief 0/ Pope Martin V.

    1430 — Jordan Purcell, chancellor of Limerick, was appointed first bishop of the united

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    In 1430, Cloyne was united to Cork by brief of Pope Martin V. Jordan Purcell, chancellor of Limerick, was appointed first bishop of the united sees. That same year, John Fasten, who had succeeded in 1425, died.

47. Corca Bascoin: territory where Cork city now stands

    Cork · city · Cork

    The youngest brother, Carbry Bascoin, gave his name to Corca Bascoin, a territory where the city of Cork now stands. This connects the foundational naming of Cork to ancient Irish chiefly lineages.

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    " ('3) The territory of Carbery took its name from an ancient Irish Chief, so called. There were three brothers, according to the Irish antiquarians, i. Carbry Riada; 2. Carbry Muse; and 3. Carbry Bascoin, who. are said to be sons to Fiacbad, who was brother to Eana Aighnach, Monarch of Munster. They, and their posterity, were called Earnihade Mumhan ; from the first of these, this barony is said to take its name ; and some add, that from him, or his race, Dailriadi, in Scotland, was called. The second brother is said to give his name to Muskery, as did the youngest to Corca Bascoin, a territory where the city of Cork now stands. In the reign of Oilioll Olum, king of Munster, Carbry Muse presented a poem to the king, wherein he celebrated the valour, generosity, and magnificence of that prince, who so greatly liked the performance, that he rewarded him with the two Urmhumhains, i,e.^ Upper and Lower Ormond, called afterwards, from this Carbry, Muskery, and contained all the country from Ossory to Carrigneshure^A>a//«^.

    (■4) According to the genealogical tables added to Keating, all the tribes and septs of the O'Mahonys, in the counties of Cork and Kerry, are descended from Cas, brother to Nadfraoch, and son of Core, kings of Munster.

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    Cork stands on a territory once called Corca Bascoin. That name came from the youngest of three brothers, Carbry Bascoin. The Irish antiquarians say these three were sons of Fiacbad, who was brother to Eana Aighnach, Monarch of Munster. The eldest was Carbry Riada, the second Carbry Muse, and the youngest Carbry Bascoin. They and their descendants were called Earnihade Mumhan. From the first brother, the barony took its name, and some say his race gave the name to Dailriadi in Scotland as well. The second brother gave his name to Muskery. In the reign of Oilioll Olum, king of Munster, Carbry Muse presented a poem to the king celebrating his valour, generosity, and magnificence. The king liked the performance so greatly that he rewarded him with the two Urmhumhains, Upper and Lower Ormond, afterwards called Muskery, containing all the country from Ossory to Carrigneshure. The youngest brother, Carbry Bascoin, gave his name to Corca Bascoin, the territory where the city of Cork now stands.

48. Earl of Burlington's sea-defence buttress near Youghal

    Youghal · town · Cork

    A considerable tract of ground near Youghal was recently banked in by a vast buttress of large stones at the Earl of Burlington's expense, but the tempestuous sea, especially with southwest winter winds, threatens to overcome any artificial defence.

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    edly, belonged to some fish of the cetaceous kind ; which seems the more probable from their being thick, short, and ponderous, and not to an elephant or land animal, as was conjectured by those who discovered them. About eighteen years ago this strand was entirely divested of all its sand and gravel, and, being left quite bare by violent high winds, great quantities of roots of various trees then lay exposed to view. The sea has greatly encroached on this part of the coast, and is likely to gain more ground, as the land within the strand lies low and flat At the entrance of the harbour of Youghal may be seen the remains of the foundation of a mill standing on a rock, which shows that the ocean has greatly exceeded its limits on this shore. A considerable tract of ground was lately banked in, by a vast buttress built of very large stones, at the charge of the Earl of Burlington, whose estate it is ; but the sea being very tempestuous hereabouts, especially with S. W. winds in winter time, no mound that art can form seems to be capable of resisting its fury. Near Ringpoint, several large horns were dug up in this strand (which belonged to the moose deer) by Mr. Hayman, near Youghal. This strand, to the land, is terminated by a large extended bog, which was continued, before it was encroached upon by the ocean, a great way beyond the lowest ebb.

    Clay Castle on this strand is a very bold, sudden-rising ground, or rather a small promontory, composed of a loose sandy clay, which has

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    As you pass through Youghal, the sea has been taking ground from this coast for a long time. At the entrance of the harbour, the remains of a mill's foundation can still be seen standing on a rock, which shows that the ocean has gone far beyond its old limits on this shore. The land inside the strand lies low and flat, and the sea keeps encroaching. A considerable tract of ground was lately banked in by a vast buttress built of very large stones, at the charge of the Earl of Burlington, whose estate it is. But the sea is very tempestuous hereabouts, especially with southwest winds in winter time, and no mound that art can form seems capable of resisting its fury. The strand itself has been stripped bare before. About eighteen years ago violent high winds removed all its sand and gravel entirely, leaving great quantities of roots of various trees exposed to view. Near Ringpoint, several large horns were dug up in this strand, which belonged to the moose deer, by a man named Hayman. The strand runs back to a large extended bog, which before the ocean encroached upon it continued a great way beyond the lowest ebb.

49. Monkstown Castle built by Archdeacon family

    Monkstown · townland · Cork · 1638

    The castle of Monkstown, the nearest parish in Kerrycurihy to Cork, was built by the Archdeacon family in 1638. It is described as large and in ruins, flanked by four square turrets. The same family also owned the castle of Barnahely.

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    The castle was built by the family of Archdeacon, ann. 1638. It is large and in ruins, and is flanked by four square turrets. To Ballybritton ^^^ family also belonged the castle of Barnahely. Bally-

    britton is a pretty seat in this parish ; the gardens lie to the water ; it is at present occupied by Mr. Connor. Beyond it is Coole- Crosshaven "^o^^» the seat of Thomas Newenham, esq. More to the south is Crosshaven, a safe creek lying on the west side after you enter Cork harbour. Sir Francis Drake, in 1589, having a small squadron of five ships of war, was chased into this harbour by a superior fleet of Spaniards. He ran into Crosshaven, and moored his ships behind the shelter of Corribiny hill in a safe basin. The Spaniards sailed up the harbour of Cork, and were surprised not to see the ships they had just before chased into it ; thus, having missed their prey, they came out again without doing Sir Francis the least harm.

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    Somewhere close to Monkstown stands a castle built by the Archdeacon family in 1638. It is large and in ruins, flanked by four square turrets. The same family also owned the castle of Barnahely. Ballybritton is a pretty seat in this parish, its gardens running down to the water, occupied at present by Mr. Connor. Beyond it lies Coole-Crosshaven, the seat of Thomas Newenham. Further south is Crosshaven, a safe creek on the west side after you enter Cork harbour. In 1589 Sir Francis Drake, commanding a small squadron of five ships of war, was chased into this harbour by a superior fleet of Spaniards. He ran into Crosshaven and moored his ships behind the shelter of Corribiny hill in a safe basin. The Spaniards sailed up the harbour of Cork and were surprised not to see the ships they had just before chased into it. Having missed their prey, they came out again without doing Sir Francis the least harm.

50. O'Sullivan More's castle on the Kenmare river

    Kenmare · townland · Kerry

    O'Sullivan More, who lived on the river of Kenmare, was directed to take warning from the beacon on the Dorseys promontory and assemble his tenants and servants at his strong and defensible castle. The inhabitants on both sides of the river were noted to be few until as far up as Glanerought.

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    '* I have ordered beacons to be set up on the following headlands and eminences : — " One at Dundeedy and at Dunworley to alarm the inhabitants at Ibawne, who, upon " the firing of the beacons, are to assemble under arms at Cloghnakilty ; so that if "either Ross or Timoleague are attempted, they may readily relieve them. Castle- '' haven has not many inhabitants, and the harbour was secured by Mr. Salmon, who " raised a fort and mounted ordnance on it. I have ordered beacons to be erected on " the promontory over Baltimore, on the island of Cape Clear, at Mizen Head, and " one at Sheep's-head Point. Mr. Daniel O'Sullivan has a house of reasonable strength " at Berehaven, and takes upon him to defend it and Ballygobbin ; he promises to erect " five beacons — one upon the Dorseys, and four upon the Great Island. I have directed ** O'Sullivan More (who lives in the river of Kenmare) to take warning from the beacon " erected on the promontory over the Dorseys ; and by one of his own to assemble his " tenants and servants at his strong and defensible castle. But I think this caution '' needless, as the inhabitants on both sides that river are but few, till as far up as " Glanerought, where the pirates dare not venture. At Dingle there are great numbers " of honest and well-affected people, and a company may be placed there to secure " them. Tralee is in the same situation as Glanerought, but freer from danger, by the " residence of Sir Edward Denny and Sir Thomas Heuris, who are well provided with " will, judgment, and arms to defend themselves. The fort of Castlepark, near Kinsale, " is in a ruinous condition, and the ordnance dismounted, and 1 humbly pray the same " may be repaired, as the inhabitants are more in dread of the invasion than those of *' any other place in this country, &c."

    Captain South, in the PAil. Transact, informs us that in the year 1698 there were in Baltimore and about it 9 seamen, 188 fishermen, 84 boatmen — in all 281, whereof only two were Papists.

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    Somewhere close to Kenmare on the river stood O'Sullivan More's castle. The story comes from orders given for beacons along the coast of Cork, to warn of invasion. Beacons were to be set up at Dundeedy and Dunworley to alarm the inhabitants at Ibawne, who were to assemble under arms at Cloghnakilty, so they could relieve either Ross or Timoleague if attacked. Castlehaven had not many inhabitants, but its harbour had been secured by Mr. Salmon, who raised a fort and mounted ordnance on it. Beacons were also ordered on the promontory over Baltimore, on the island of Cape Clear, at Mizen Head, and at Sheep's-head Point. Mr. Daniel O'Sullivan had a house of reasonable strength at Berehaven and took upon himself to defend it and Ballygobbin. He promised to erect five beacons, one upon the Dorseys and four upon the Great Island. The orders directed O'Sullivan More, living in the river of Kenmare, to take warning from the beacon on the promontory over the Dorseys, and by one of his own to assemble his tenants and servants at his strong and defensible castle. But the writer thought this caution needless, as the inhabitants on both sides of that river were but few until as far up as Glanerought, where the pirates dare not venture.

51. 1427 quit claim for lands near St. John's Street, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1427

    A quit claim from William Reith to John Pyke for lands in Ardashe in St. John's Street near Cork, Innyspyke, and Ballyclorry, dated 6 May 1427. The seal of the Mayor John de Midia bears three lions and the legend 'S. Maioratis Civitatis CORKI'.

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    *' Amongst my MSS. is a quit claim from William Reith to John Pyke of his lands *' in Ardashe in St. John's Street, near Cork, Innyspyke, Ballyclorry, etc., in Co. Cork, "given at Cork, 6 May, V Henry VI. (1427). The seal of the Mayor, John de Midia, *' bears the three lions as on the royal arms. Legend, * S. Maioratis Civitatis "CORKI.'"— R.C.

    Page 401. Add to List of Mayors, 1288, Walter Eynolf.

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    In Cork, on 6 May 1427, William Reith made a quit claim to John Pyke for lands in Ardashe in St. John's Street, Innyspyke, and Ballyclorry. The deed bore the seal of Mayor John de Midia, marked with three lions and the words "S. Maioratis Civitatis CORKI."

52. Ballea Castle, seat of Captain Francis Hodder

    Ballea · townland · Cork

    Ballea Castle, situated on a river, was the seat of Captain Francis Hodder by the time of this edition. Croker illustrated it with pen and ink sketches taken from the river and from the grounds in front of the house.

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    Croker has illustrated this portion of Smith with five of his own artistic pen and ink sketches — e.g.^ Ballea Castle, now the seat of Captain Francis Hodder, taken from the river and from the grounds in front of the house ; the Stepping Stones on the Oanbuoy River near Penrose's mills ; Carrigaline Castle, and the Altar Tomb in Carrigaline churchyard of " The Honble. Susanna Wandesford."

    Another house passed over by Dr. Smith is Fountainstown, a seat of the Hodder family. Here was preserved a corbel from, possibly, Tracton Abbey, representing a human head, which the peasantry held in great

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    Somewhere around here is Ballea Castle, the seat of Captain Francis Hodder. It stands on a river. Croker drew it in pen and ink, taking his sketches from the river itself and from the grounds in front of the house. The same set of drawings included the stepping stones on the Oanbuoy River near Penrose's mills, Carrigaline Castle, and the altar tomb in Carrigaline churchyard of the Honourable Susanna Wandesford. Another Hodder family seat, Fountainstown, held a corbel thought to come from Tracton Abbey, carved as a human head, which the peasantry held in great regard.

53. Ballydaniel House and Subterraneous River

    Ballydaniel · townland · Cork

    Ballydaniel, the seat of Henry Rug, overlooks the bay and ocean. A small subterraneous river runs about a mile underground nearby, and Mr. Rug's fish ponds feature water-lilies transplanted from Youghal bog.

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    The principal seats in this neighbourhood are — i. Bally- Virgone, belonging to Bor Uniack, esq., a pretty plantation, where there is a liquorice tree and a large fir, brought from Newfoundland. YoufihaT*^ 2. Ballydaniel, the seat of Henry Rug, esq., recorder of Youghal, on the W. side of the bay, from whence is an extensive prospect of the sea-coast and ocean. Near it is a small subterraneous river, which runs about a mile under-ground ; but there is another more considerable one near Castlemartyr of the same kind. In Mr. Rug's fish ponds is the water-lily, a beautiful flower, transplanted hither from Youghal bog, where they grow in plenty. 3. The poisonous quality of the yew tree has been experienced by cattle eating of the branches some years ago, in the garden of Ballymacoda, (then held by Mr. Maurice Uniack) in this neighbourhood, after which they suddenly died. This

    (»o) MS. Sir Richard Cox. (") lb. ib.

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    Somewhere close to Ballydaniel is the seat of Henry Rug, recorder of Youghal. It stands on the west side of the bay, and from it there is an extensive prospect of the sea-coast and ocean. Near it is a small subterraneous river, which runs about a mile underground. There is another more considerable one near Castlemartyr of the same kind. In Mr. Rug's fish ponds is the water-lily, a beautiful flower, transplanted hither from Youghal bog, where they grow in plenty. The principal seats in this neighbourhood include Bally-Virgone, belonging to Bor Uniack, a pretty plantation where there is a liquorice tree and a large fir brought from Newfoundland. The poisonous quality of the yew tree has been experienced by cattle eating of the branches some years ago, in the garden of Ballymacoda, then held by Mr. Maurice Uniack, in this neighbourhood, after which they suddenly died.

54. Ballygarvan burial place with possible church site (1700)

    Ballygarvan · town · Cork · 1700

    Bishop Downes recorded a burying-place near the village of Balliarban (Ballygarvan), about four miles from Cork on the road to Carrigaline. No church foundation was visible but the ground was raised in the middle, and Irish people still buried there sometimes.

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    " Thursday, Sept. 27. I saw Carickoline church ; it is above seventy foot long ; "built with stone and clay, but the walls are pretty good; well slated and well " furnished with seats. In the church hangs the king's arms and table of marriage. "A good vestry built on the north side of the church, at the charge of the dean *'of Corke. In the vestry is a chest, where they have a vestry-book and registry "for christenings, and book of canons, acts against swearing, and common prayer- " books and bible. There is linen for the communion-table, a pewter flagon, chalice, "paten, and basin of silver, and a pewter font. The school is kept in the church, " by Rich. Codner, the clerk of the parish. A large church-yard, at least an English "acre, well fenc't, & set round with sycamores. There are five small parcels of " glebe belonging to the incumbent of this parish. Not far from the church is the " old castle of Carickoline, 'tis almost ruinous ; it formerly belonged to the family of the " Coghans, now it is the estate of Ld. Shannon. Near Douglas, in this parish, is a " burying-place in an open field ; there is still remaining the foundation of a church, "but they were carrying away the stones of the foundation. I charg'd them to carry "away no more. The field is part of Sir John Mead's, set to the potter at Douglas. " This was, about one hundred years ago, the church of Carrickoline parish, before the " new church was built, where it now is, in the centre of ye parish. In this parish also "there is another burying-place, near a village call'd Balliarban, about four miles " distant from Corke, on the left hand of the road from Cork to Carickoline ; it is in an " open field. There does not appear any foundation of a church, but the ground seems " higher about the middle of the burying-place. The Irish bury in this place some- " times. It is thought that there was a church here."

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    As you pass through Ballygarvan, there is a burying-place that Bishop Downes recorded in the year 1700. He called the village Balliarban, and he placed it about four miles from Cork on the road to Carrickoline. The burying-ground lies in an open field. No foundation of a church could be seen there, but the ground was higher about the middle of the place, as though something had once stood beneath it. The bishop thought that there had been a church there, though no walls or stones remained to prove it. Irish people still buried in that field sometimes, even without a church standing. The bishop was travelling the parish of Carrickoline on a Thursday, the 27th of September, and he noted several burial sites in the parish that day. At another burying-place, nearer Douglas, the foundation of an old church was still visible, but people were carrying away the stones, and the bishop told them to carry away no more. At Ballygarvan, there was nothing left to carry. Only the raised ground and the fact that people still brought their dead there suggested that a church had once existed on the spot. The bishop left it at that. What remained was a field, a rise in the earth, and the burials that continued in the old way.

55. Ballymodan Castle built by Cormac Laidir

    Ballymodan · parish · Cork

    Ballymodan Castle traces its erection to Cormac Laidir (the strong), fourth lord of Muskerry, who also built Blarney, Kilcrea, and Carrignamuck castles plus Kilcrea Abbey and numerous churches.

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    Earl Clancarty (Earl of the clan or sept MacCarthy). The honours of these longdescended Milesian chieftains is now borne by a family at no time connected with this county, and only in a very remote degree in the female line with the line of Saerbrethach, or Justin, " him of noble judgment '^ (A.D. 925). The MacCarlhys, as all ruling Milesian septs, claimed ancestry from Eogan More, son of OlioU Ollum, king of Munsler second century. Keating goes further, and traces them up to Heber,son of Milesius. Carthach, who gave name to the sept, son of Saerbrethach, had two sons, Tadg and Muireadhach, both provincial kings of Munster. Muireadhach also had two sons kings of Munster : Donough, king of South Munster ; and Cormac Muimhnach, king of the two Munsters. Saba, daughter of Tadg, married first Dermod O'Brien, king of Thomond, great-grandson of Brian Boru ; and secondly, her cousin, Cormac Muimhnach. Dermod-Mor-na-Cille-Baine (1098-1185), king of Cork and Desmond at the Norman invasion, was son of Cormac and Saba. From him descended the several branches of the MacCarthys : (0 Cormac Fionn (i 130- 121 5) progenitor of the MacCarthys Mor ; Donal Oge, alias Gud (who flourished about 1 203),* of the MacCarthys Reagh, lords of Carbery, whose principal seat was Kilbrittain castle ; and Dermod More (13 10- 1367) of the lords of Muskerry. Dermod More was ancestor of all the wide-spread families of Clancarty in county Cork : the houses of Clanfaddha, Drishane, C^arrignamuck, Courtbrack, Cloghroe and Carrignavar. Of the 160 castles built in county Cork, says Windele, 26 were erected by the MacCarthys. In I495i ^^ ^^^^ ^^'^ of Muskerry (assumed from being lord of the soil) was summoned to Parliament as Lord Muskerry, in 1578 as Baron Blarney, and in 1660 Donough MacCarthy, for his loyalty to the Stuarts at the Restoration, was created Earl of Clancarty. (2) The castles of Blarney, Kifcrea, Carrignamuck, and Ballymodan, and the abbey of Kilcrea and numerous churches, trace their erection to Cormac Laidcr (the strong), fourth lord of Muskerry. A notice in the Annals of the Four MasUfs of the death of this chieftain illustrates the confusion and conflict arising from the Irish custom of succession :

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    The parish of Ballymodan in Cork holds a castle whose erection is traced to Cormac Laidir, meaning the strong, the fourth lord of Muskerry. Cormac Laidir was a MacCarthy, a family that claimed ancestry from Eogan More, son of Olioll Ollum, king of Munster in the second century. Keating traces them further back, to Heber, son of Milesius. The name MacCarthy comes from Carthach, son of Saerbrethach, or Justin, described as "him of noble judgment," who lived around 925. Carthach had two sons, Tadg and Muireadhach, both provincial kings of Munster. Muireadhach also had two sons who were kings: Donough, king of South Munster, and Cormac Muimhnach, king of the two Munsters. Saba, daughter of Tadg, married first Dermod O'Brien, king of Thomond, great-grandson of Brian Boru, and secondly her cousin Cormac Muimhnach. Their son was Dermod-Mor-na-Cille-Baine, who lived from 1098 to 1185 and was king of Cork and Desmond at the Norman invasion. From him descended the several branches of the MacCarthys. Of the 160 castles built in county Cork, says Windele, 26 were erected by the MacCarthys. The MacCarthy honours are now borne by a family at no time connected with this county, and only in a very remote degree in the female line with the line of Saerbrethach. Cormac Laidir's own building works were extensive. Besides Ballymodan, he raised the castles of Blarney, Kilcrea, and Carrignamuck, the abbey of Kilcrea, and numerous churches.

56. Barrett's Corps parade near Iniscarra Bridge

    near Iniscarra · street · Waterford · 1797

    In January 1797, Barrett's Yeomanry Corps agreed to parade near Iniscarra Bridge, requiring members to appear clean with swords and belts or face fines. The corps also resolved to parade alternately at Iniscarra and Carrigrohane.

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    " Friday, January 20th, 1797. Lieutenant William Dunscombe, late of the 12th Dragoons, was chosen second lieutenant of Barrett's Corps on the 19th inst., and also Timy. Aher, sergt. ; they are, therefore, to be obeyed as such by the corps. Same day it was agreed upon to appear clean and out of uniform on Sunday next, at one o'clock, on the parade near Iniscarra bridge, with swords and belts, as many as are furnished, on a fine of half-a-guinea for non-attendance ; and sixpence for every half-hour, to be paid by each man too late. It is also agreed on that the corps shall parade month about alternately at Iniscarra and Carrigrohane. A field will be provided at Carrigrohane for the purpose in a few days. The uniform is to be — a row of vellum lace about the blue cape and the cuffs, and an epaulet with fringe is to be worn on each shoulder. Helmets are also agreed on."

    *• Monday, Jany- 23rd, 1797. Barrett's Corps on their parade yesterday came to the resolutnon of imposing the fine of one guinea, to be paid by any member who shall bring his sword or arms to any fair, market, or place of publick meeting, except to a parade and meeting of the corps on duty, or shall lend his sword or arms to any person. They also have agreed to change from epaulets to have vellum lace about the wings and chain lace behind, same as Lord Dououghmore s, except that there is to be no lace anywhere else on the coats. Mahony, the tailor, will shew the pattern. The lace is to be had from Mr. Collier. Helmets and uniforms are expected this week, and the corps must provide to appear in uniform next Sunday. Patrick Cronin is appointed trumpeter.

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    Somewhere about Iniscarra, in January 1797, Barrett's Yeomanry Corps made arrangements to parade near the bridge. On the 20th of January, Lieutenant William Dunscombe, late of the 12th Dragoons, was chosen second lieutenant of the corps, and Timy Aher was chosen sergeant. The same day, it was agreed that members were to appear clean and out of uniform on the following Sunday, at one o'clock, on the parade near Iniscarra bridge, with swords and belts, as many as were furnished. The fine for non-attendance was half a guinea, and sixpence for every half-hour a man was late. The corps also resolved to parade month about, alternately at Iniscarra and Carrigrohane, with a field to be provided at Carrigrohane within a few days. The uniform was set: a row of vellum lace about the blue cape and the cuffs, an epaulet with fringe on each shoulder, and helmets. On their parade the following Sunday, the corps came to further resolutions. Any member who brought his sword or arms to a fair, market, or place of public meeting, except to a parade or meeting of the corps on duty, or who lent his sword or arms to any person, would pay a fine of one guinea. They changed from epaulets to vellum lace about the wings and chain lace behind, the same as Lord Donoughmore's, except no lace anywhere else on the coats. Mahony the tailor would show the pattern, and the lace was to be had from Mr. Collier. Helmets and uniforms were expected that week, and the corps was to appear in uniform the next Sunday. Patrick Cronin was appointed trumpeter.

57. Becher family settled at Ballygiblin since Elizabethan era

    Ballygiblin · townland · Cork · 1558–1603

    The Becher family settled in county Cork during the reign of Elizabeth I. William Wrixon Becher became first baronet of Ballygiblin in 1831, having married Miss O'Neill, the celebrated actress, in 1819.

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    Becher of Ballygiblin. This family settled in county Cork temp, Elizabeth. William Wrixon Becher, first bart. 1 83 1. He married, in 181 9, Miss O'Neill, the celebrated actress. Sir Henry Wrixon Becher, the second and present bart.

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    The Becher family settled near here in the time of Elizabeth the First. William Wrixon Becher became first baronet of Ballygiblin in 1831. He married Miss O'Neill, the celebrated actress, in 1819. Sir Henry Wrixon Becher was the second baronet.

58. Bishop Jemmett Browne at Riverstown

    Riverstown · townland · Cork · 1745–1782

    Bishop Jemmett Browne chiefly resided at his mansion at Riverstown, the ancient Ballinaroshine, when in Cork. He was buried on 17th June 1782 in a vault under St. Fin Barre's Cathedral.

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    A report some time ago having got c^^rculation that the leaden coffins of Bishops Browne and Mann, who were interred in the same vault, had been stolen, with a view to vindicate our countrymen from such a charge, and with the kind permission and assistance of J. Lewis, Esq., I made an examination on January 12th, 1861. After three hours' -hard work the labourers employed came upon an immense flag that closed up the entrance to the vault. On removing this I descended, and found the coffins quite intact. Bishop Mann's was hermetically sealed. The lid of Bishop Browne's was merely fixed on like the cover of a box, on removing which, with a view to re-adjust it, as it had yielded in the centre, the body appeared nearly perfect from the waist up ; the features were so defined that it could be e^ily recognised from the portrait in the palace. In 1735 Dr. Robert Clayton, bishop of Killala, was translated to these Sees. He was bom in Dublin, and educated at Westminster School. He is described as a munificent, learned, and high-spirited man. He was the author of many works, some of European reputation, having been translated into foreign languages. He was again translated to Clogher, 1745. He was accused of holding Arian tenets, so that an ecclesiastical commission was formed to bring him to trial, but he died of fever before any examination took place, on 26th February, 1758. It was during the occupation of this prelate that the late cathedral was commenced. His portrait is in the palace. Dr. Clayton was succeeded by Dr. Jemmett Browne, who was translated from the See of Killaloe to that of Cork and Ross, by patent dated 27th August, 1745. ^^ '772 he was removed to Elphin, and in 1775 became Archbishop of Tuam. He chiefly resided, when at Cork, at his mansion at Riverstown, the ancient Ballinaroshine. He was buried 17th June, 17S2, in a vault under St. Fin Barre's Cathedral. Dr. Isaac Mann succeeded, by patent dated 7th March, 1772. He was born at Norwich, and educated at Trinity College, Dublin ; he rebuilt the See-house at Cork. Our fathers and grandfathers well remember A Familiar Exposition of the Church Catechism f of which he was the author. He died at Bath, 10th December, 1788, and was buried 31st December, at Bishopstown. His portrait is in the palace.

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    Somewhere around here, Bishop Jemmett Browne kept his mansion at Riverstown, the ancient Ballinaroshine, when he was in Cork. He came to the See of Cork and Ross from Killaloe, by patent dated 27th August 1745. He lived here as his chief residence during his time in Cork. In 1772 he was removed to Elphin, and in 1775 he became Archbishop of Tuam. He was buried on 17th June 1782 in a vault under St. Fin Barre's Cathedral. Years later, a report went round that the leaden coffins of Bishop Browne and Bishop Mann, who were interred in the same vault, had been stolen. To vindicate the countrymen from such a charge, and with the kind permission and assistance of J. Lewis, an examination was made on 12th January 1861. After three hours of hard work the labourers came upon an immense flag that closed the entrance to the vault. On removing it, the examiner descended and found the coffins quite intact. Bishop Mann's was hermetically sealed. Bishop Browne's lid was merely fixed on like the cover of a box. On removing it, to re-adjust it as it had yielded in the centre, the body appeared nearly perfect from the waist up. The features were so defined that it could be easily recognised from the portrait in the palace.

59. Bishop Pooley buried at St. Michan's, Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1712

    Dr. John Pooley, formerly bishop of Cloyne and then of Raphoe, died on 16 October 1712 and was buried on the south side of the steeple of St. Michan's churchyard in Dublin. His funeral entry was attested by his executors and recorded at the College of Heralds.

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    " Dr. John Pooley translated from Cloyne to Raphoe, but, by an omission of taking *' the oaths directed by an Act of Parliament within the limited time, was divested of " the honour and temporalities inherent to that bishopric. Queen Anne, by letters- " patent, however, subsequently created him Bishop of Raphoe. He never married, and "died on Thursday, i6th October, 1712, and on Sunday following was buried on the " south side of the steeple of St. Michan's churchyard. Entered in the King of Arms *' Office, 31 Dec, 17 12, attested by his executors pursuant to a standing order of the " House of Lords, dated 12 Aug., 1707."— College of Heralds Funeral Cert,, Lords Entries, vol. i. — W. A. C.

    As to these bishops, see Dr. Caulfield's Annals of the Cathedral of St, Coleman^ Cloyne. Cork: 1882, 8vo.

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    Dublin holds the grave of Dr. John Pooley. He served as bishop of Cloyne and was then translated to Raphoe, but he lost the honour and the temporalities of that bishopric because he omitted to take the oaths directed by an Act of Parliament within the limited time. Queen Anne afterwards created him Bishop of Raphoe again by letters patent. He never married. He died on Thursday the 16th of October 1712, and on the Sunday following he was buried on the south side of the steeple of St. Michan's churchyard. His funeral entry was recorded at the King of Arms Office on the 31st of December 1712, attested by his executors under a standing order of the House of Lords dated the 12th of August 1707.

60. Bishop Richard Boyle buried in St. Fin Barre's Cathedral vault

    Cork · city · Cork · 1644

    Bishop Richard Boyle died at Cork on the 19th of March, 1644, and was buried in the Cathedral of St. Fin Barre in a vault which he prepared for himself while Bishop of Cork. He was praised for repairing more ruinous churches and consecrating more new ones than any bishop of that age.

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    In 1618 John Boyle, a native of Kent, and elder brother to Richard, first Earl of Cork, and Lord Treasurer of Ireland, was advanced to these Sees by letters-patent of King James I. He died at the episcopal residence at Cork, on the loth of July, 1620, and was buried in the mortuary chapel of his brother in the Collegiate Church of St. Mary, Youghal, and was succeeded in the same year by Richard Boyle, his cousin-german. During the incumbency of this prelate the first organ was erected in Cork Cathedral, as appears firom the following entry in the Chapter Book : — '* 1633. An order to pay eighteen pounds towards erecting a musical instrument, called in English organs, as the custom is to have in cathedral churches." On the 30th of May, 1638, he resigned, and was translated to the Archbishopric of Tuam, and on the 19th of March, 1644, he died at Cork, almost immediately after his return firom Bristol, and was buried in the Cathedral of St. Fin Barre, in a vault wluch he prepared for himself while Bishop of Cork. Dr. Worth, bishop of Killaloe, who preached his raneral sermon, stated " that while this prelate sat in the See of Cork he repaired more ruinous churches, and consecrated more new ones than any other bishop in that age.

    In 1638 William Chappel succeeded ; he was a student of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, of which he subsequently became a fellow. He held his fellowship for twenty-seven years ; and coming to Ireland, was advanced to the deanery of Cashel, through the interest of Dr. Laud, then bishop of London. On the promotion of Dr. Robert Ussher from the provostship to the See of Kildare in 1635, the care of the college was entrusted to Dr. Chappel. During his government of the university he appears to have made some enemies, amongst omers, Archbishop Ussher, and Martin, bishop of Meath, and Sir William Parsons, so that he was impeached by the Commons for misbehaviour in his office ; but the real cause was his vigour and activity in enforcing uniformity and strict church discipline in the college in opposition to the schism and fanaticism of the times.

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    Cork has a cathedral dedicated to St. Fin Barre, and in a vault beneath it lies Bishop Richard Boyle. He had the vault prepared for himself while he was Bishop of Cork, and he was laid there on the 19th of March, 1644. He had died in the city almost immediately after his return from Bristol. Richard Boyle had become bishop in 1620, succeeding his cousin-german John Boyle, a native of Kent and elder brother to Richard, first Earl of Cork. John Boyle had been advanced to the See by letters-patent of King James the First in 1618, and died at the episcopal residence at Cork on the 10th of July, 1620. He was buried in the mortuary chapel of his brother in the Collegiate Church of St. Mary, Youghal. During Richard Boyle's time as bishop, the first organ was erected in Cork Cathedral. The Chapter Book records it in 1633 with an order to pay eighteen pounds towards erecting a musical instrument, called in English organs, as the custom is to have in cathedral churches. He resigned on the 30th of May, 1638, and was translated to the Archbishopric of Tuam. He died at Cork in 1644. Dr. Worth, bishop of Killaloe, preached his funeral sermon and stated that while this prelate sat in the See of Cork he repaired more ruinous churches and consecrated more new ones than any other bishop in that age.