Name: The ancient and present state of the county and city of Cork. : Containing a natural, civil, ecclesiastical, historical, and topographical description thereof.
Author: Charles Smith (1715?–1762)

Capture of Newtown Barry by yeomanry

Newtownbarry · townland · Wexford · 1798

On 2 June 1798, yeomanry under Captain Kerr gallantly captured Newtown Barry from rebel forces during the 1798 Rebellion.

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2nd June. Gallant capture of Newtown Barry by the yeomanry under Captain Kerr.
5th June. A few yeomanry formed part of the force under Colonel Walpole which was surprised and defeated at the Pass of Tubberneering.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 285

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Somewhere around here, on 2 June 1798, yeomanry under Captain Kerr captured Newtown Barry from rebel forces during the 1798 Rebellion. The source calls it a gallant capture. A few days later, on 5 June, some of those same yeomanry joined Colonel Walpole's force, which was surprised and defeated at the Pass of Tubberneering.

Carrigtwohill burgage lands purchased from Newtons and Terries

Carrigtohill · town · Cork

Boyle purchased burgage lands, tenements, and hereditaments in and near Carrigtwohill for five hundred pounds to prevent a powerful man from becoming an unpleasant neighbour to the Earl of Barrymore. The lands were bought from the Newtons and Terries, the ancient founders and freeholders of the town.

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•' therewith purchased to me and my heirs for ever an absolute estate in Fee-simple of
"ye several Burgages and Burgage lands, tenements, and hereditaments in and near the

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 77

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In Carrigtohill, Boyle bought the burgage lands, tenements, and hereditaments from the Newtons and Terries, the ancient founders and freeholders of the town. He paid 500 pounds for an absolute estate in fee-simple, to keep a powerful man from becoming an unpleasant neighbour to the Earl of Barrymore.

Clondrohid church and triple intrenchments

Clondrohid · parish · Cork

Near the old church of Clondrohid are several large intrenchments, some with triple intrenchments, indicating significant ancient fortification in the area.

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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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The parish of Clondrohid holds the remains of old fortifications. Near the old church here are several large intrenchments, and some of them have triple intrenchments, which speaks to serious ancient defence. There is also, on Mr. Hutchinson's estate, a Danish intrenchment in his garden, vaulted under ground. And on a hill called Lissecresig, three miles north-west of Macroom, on the same gentleman's land, are the remains of a pagan altar. The writer of the old account noted how imperfectly improvements were carried on in this country towards the end of the last century, when raising a great boundary of loose stones was thought worthy of an inscription.

Clondrohid church ruins and Knights Hospitallers of Mourne

Clondrohid · parish · Cork

The church at Clondrohid is in ruins. The rectory formerly belonged to the Knights Hospitallers of Mourne Abbey, a significant medieval military order connection. The rectory and vicarage were taxed at one pound ten shillings.

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Clondrohid. — Rect. and vie. Ch. in ruins. Pat. the bishop. Taxed in the K. B. j£i los. The rect. formerly belonged to the Knights Hospitallers of Mourne abbey.
Clonfert. — Vide the Preb. of Lackeen. The rect is improp. ; Robert Longfield, Esq., impropriator. Glebe, by the Down survey, 3a. ir.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 40

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The parish of Clondrohid has its church in ruins. The rectory and vicarage were taxed at 1 pound and 10 shillings. The patron was the bishop. The rectory once belonged to the Knights Hospitallers of Mourne Abbey, a military order that held this land in medieval times.

Cloyne Cathedral described

Cloyne · town · Cork

Cloyne Cathedral is a Gothic building in the form of a cross, with a choir seventy feet long and a nave of about one hundred and twenty feet. It contains lateral aisles divided by Gothic arches, a handsome wooden portal, well-executed stalls, bishop's throne, pulpit, and a canopy seat for the Earl of Inchiquin.

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This cathedral (dedicated to its founder) is built in the form of a cross, and is a decent gothic building ; the choir, in which there is a good organ, is neatly finished. It is seventy feet long, and the nave about one hundred and twenty. On each side are lateral aisles (besides the crossaisles) divided by gothic arches, five on each side. At the entrance of the choir is a handsome portal of wood. The stalls, bishop's throne, pulpit, and other pews are well executed, as is the altar-piece. There Is a canopy seat for the Earl of Inchiquin in this choir. On the N. side of the chancel is the bishop's consistory court, also used for a vestry-room ; out of this a pair of stairs leads to the pulpit. On the S. side of the altar is a flagstone to the memory of the Rev. Henry Rug, dean of this cathedral, who was interred here in June, 167 1. On the east wall of the north cross-aisle is a monument with this inscription : —
Margaritae Corker, Petri WalHs de Shanagary chiliarchae

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 60

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Cloyne is a town the road passes through or near, and its cathedral stands dedicated to its founder. It is a decent Gothic building shaped in the form of a cross. The choir, which holds a good organ, is neatly finished and measures 70 feet long. The nave is about 120 feet. On each side are lateral aisles besides the cross-aisles, divided by Gothic arches, 5 on each side. At the entrance of the choir is a handsome portal of wood. The stalls, bishop's throne, pulpit, and other pews are well executed, as is the altar-piece. There is a canopy seat in the choir for the Earl of Inchiquin. On the north side of the chancel is the bishop's consistory court, also used as a vestry-room, and out of it a pair of stairs leads to the pulpit. On the south side of the altar is a flagstone to the memory of the Rev. Henry Rug, dean of this cathedral, interred there in June. On the east wall of the north cross-aisle is a monument with an inscription to Margaritae Corker, and to Petri Wallis de Shanagary, a chiliarch.

Cork Cathedral rebuilt as parish church

Cork · city · Cork

The Cathedral in Cork was newly rebuilt and converted into a handsome parish church, with the choir serving as the church. There was no nave remaining.

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" I gave them a hint how they might turn the blood to much better account — viz., by " making Prussian blue for the painters, which is made from ox blood, and there is a ** manufactory carried on in Surrey, near London. I am afraid you will think me " trifling in my accounts, to send you an account of the art, trade and mystery of a " Cork butcher. There was a very considerable manufactory at Cork for hemp, wool *' and sail-cloth. The English Parliament, some years ago, gave a bounty on all sail- '* cloth made from hemp grown in this Kingdom, and manufactured here, but that " Bounty has lately been taken away, and has almost put a stop to that trade, which is " a great pity, for England pays a great deal for hemp from Riga and other Northern "parts, which might be saved if the bounty was continued, for the Co. Limerick, and " many other places, is a proper soil for hemp, but it does not answer to manufacture " it into sail-cloths, without the bounty, but I am afraid my countrymen may thank " themselves for the loss of that bounty. For I have been told, instead of growing the " hemp there, they imported large quantities from Riga, and had the profit of manu- '* facturing it, and received the bounty, as for Irish-grown hemp. How difficult it is *' to make traders honest, tho' it would in the long run turn out to their advantage and *' the benefit of their own country, a present trifling profit gets the better of the general *' public good. The Cathedral has been new built, tis now a handsom parish church, *' which the choir is turned into. There is no nave, about 5 years ago the principal " Parish Church, was indicted for a nuisance (a pretty odd circumstance to have the *' Church indicted for a nuisance), but the fact was, that the Steeple which was built " upon piles, gave way, and was 32 inches out of the perpendicular, and till indicted, " the parish would not take it down, tho' it daily endangered 3 or 4 houses, and was a " terror to every body that passed along the streets, At present the remaining part of '* the Steeple is 14 inches out of perpendicular, and the Judges sit in a Gallery, on " Sundays, directly under this Steeple. I considered myself while at Church, like an " officer placed upon a mine, where it was my duty to stay till relieved, and said my *• prayers rather more fervently than usual. The Bishop (Dr. Browne) preached. This " bishopric is worth, like the smaller ones in Ireland, about ;^2,ooo per ann. While I "was at Cork, I went down to Passage, and Cove about 6 miles from Cork, where the " grand harbour is for men-of-war, the harbour is reckoned the best belonging to Great " Britain. The passage down the river, I think much more beautiful than from London "to Greenwich, as each side of the river is bounded by hills, well cultivated and " wooded, and covered with gentlemen's and merchants' houses. At Passage I saw one "of the Dutchess of Pompadour's privateers, which was taken some time ago by the " English, She carried 32 guns and was sheathing and careening to cruise upon the " French. General Dikes, who went down with us, and who commands the two regi- " ments encamped at Corke, showed us the passes he proposed to make stands at, in " case the French came to this Kingdom, till the army can be collected which may be " done in 3 days, and when collected would amount to about 6,000 men. If they " attempt this Kingdom, tis presumed it must be hereabouts, it would be too hazardous "to come up S. George's Channel towards Dublin, and if they landed in any other "parts of this Kingdom, they would be starved, especially if they came before the " harvest is got in. I mistook when I told you, there were no natural curiosities in this " place. I went to the Assembly, the rooms of which were built for such entertain- " ments, and are very large. I thought myself in one of the long rooms in Bath, and '* was so much crowded the ladies gave the lie to my assertion, that there were no

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 237

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Cork has seen its share of changes. The Cathedral here has been newly rebuilt and is now a handsome parish church, with the choir serving as the church itself. There is no nave. About 5 years ago, the principal parish church was indicted for a nuisance, an odd thing to happen to a church. The steeple, built on piles, had given way and stood 32 inches out of the perpendicular. It daily endangered 3 or 4 houses and was a terror to everybody who passed along the streets. The parish would not take it down until they were indicted. Even now, the remaining part of the steeple is 14 inches out of perpendicular, and the judges sit in a gallery on Sundays directly beneath it. The author said he felt like an officer placed upon a mine, where duty kept him till relieved, and said his prayers rather more fervently than usual. The Bishop, Dr. Browne, preached. This bishopric is worth about 2,000 per annum, like the smaller ones in Ireland. Six miles from Cork lies Passage and Cove, where the grand harbour for men-of-war is reckoned the best belonging to Great Britain. The passage down the river is bounded by hills, well cultivated and wooded, covered with gentlemen's and merchants' houses. At Passage the author saw one of the Duchess of Pompadour's privateers, taken by the English, carrying 32 guns. General Dikes, who commanded the two regiments encamped at Cork, showed the passes he proposed to make stands at, in case the French came to this Kingdom. The army could be collected in 3 days and would amount to about 6,000 men. It was presumed any attempt on this Kingdom must come hereabouts.

Cork city streets measured at 124 acres c.1820

Cork · city · Cork · 1820

Around 1820 a paving board was established in Cork, and a measurement showed 600,500 square yards occupied by the streets and lanes of the city, equal to about 124 acres.

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"About 1820 a paving board was established. By a measurement made at that " time, it appears that 600,500 square yards were occupied by the streets and lanes of ** the city, a space equal to about 124 acres."
" In 1748. The people of fashion walk to and fro on the Mall, as they do on the " mall of St. James' Park, but I'll assure you there is no comparison, for the mall is *' paved with hard pebble stones, little better than ^he. common streets, which are ** ill paved. There is a row of trees on each side parted by a canal that, when the tide " is out, sends a disagreeable smell, at least to us that are strangers to it." — Tour of Two English Gentlemen,

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 229

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Cork, around 1820. A paving board was set up in the city, and someone took a measurement of the streets and lanes. They found 600,500 square yards, a space equal to about 124 acres. That was the ground the city's streets covered, as reckoned at the time. The book notes an earlier voice too, from 1748, describing the Mall where people of fashion walked to and fro, comparing it to the Mall of St. James' Park. The comparison did not hold. The Mall was paved with hard pebble stones, little better than the common streets, which were ill paved. A row of trees stood on each side, parted by a canal. When the tide went out, the canal gave off a smell the writer found disagreeable, at least to strangers to it. The words come from a tour by two English gentlemen.

Cork City Workhouse opened

Cork · city · Cork · 1748

The Workhouse in Cork city was finished and opened for the reception of vagrant beggars and foundling children in March 1748. It was built by a duty laid on coals.

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The Workhouse, already mentioned, was built by the duty laid of is. per ton on coals ; and being finished as far as two sides of the square, it was opened for the reception of vagrant beggars, and foundling children, in March, 1748.
The new Corn Market House is a large commodious

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 216

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In Cork, a workhouse was built by a duty laid on coals. When two sides of the square were finished, it opened in March 1748 for the reception of vagrant beggars and foundling children.

Dingle's loyal inhabitants and proposed garrison

Dingle · town · Kerry

At Dingle there were great numbers of honest and well-affected people, and it was proposed that a company might be placed there to secure them.

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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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The town of Dingle had great numbers of honest and well-affected people. That is how a contemporary account described it, during a time of fear along this coast. The threat was invasion, and pirates had already shown they would venture into these waters. Along the coast, beacons were ordered set up on headlands and promontories. At Dundeedy and Dunworley, beacons would alarm the inhabitants at Ibawne, who were to assemble under arms at Cloghnakilty. More beacons were ordered on the promontory over Baltimore, on Cape Clear, at Mizen Head, and at Sheep's-head Point. Daniel O'Sullivan at Berehaven promised to erect five beacons of his own. O'Sullivan More, living in the river of Kenmare, was directed to take warning from the beacon on the promontory over the Dorseys and assemble his tenants and servants at his strong and defensible castle. At Dingle, the proposal was simple. A company might be placed there to secure the loyal inhabitants. Tralee, not far away, was in a similar situation but considered freer from danger, because Sir Edward Denny and Sir Thomas Heuris lived there and were, as the account put it, well provided with will, judgment, and arms to defend themselves. The fear was real. The fort of Castlepark near Kinsale was in ruinous condition, its ordnance dismounted, and the inhabitants there dreaded invasion more than those of any other place in the country.

Doneraile Cavalry address to Lord Viscount Doneraile, 1797

Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1797

On 16 April 1797, the Doneraile Cavalry presented an address of gratitude to Lord Viscount Doneraile for his steady zeal and liberality in supporting the corps. Lord Doneraile responded from Ennis on 20 April 1797, expressing his sincere attachment to the welfare and dignity of the Doneraile Cavalry.

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•• My Lord — From the most lively gratitude for your steady zeal and uniform liberality in supporting our corps, we beg to return you our best thanks. Your exerting yourself so much on the first formation of it, and your subsequent conduct on every occasion that has since offered, together with the recent instance you have given us of your particular regard and high opinion of us by your lordship's letter of yesterday, we cannot pass over without reiterating our most grateful thanks. *' Your Lordship's faithful, obliged and most obed'- servts-f
"NiCHs. G. Evans, Capt. " RoBT. F. Crone, ist Lieut. "John G. White, 2nd Lieut.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 299

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Somewhere around here, in 1797, the Doneraile Cavalry wrote to Lord Viscount Doneraile to thank him. They praised his steady zeal and uniform liberality in supporting their corps. He had exerted himself greatly when the corps was first formed, and his conduct on every occasion since had earned their gratitude. They also thanked him for a recent letter showing his particular regard and high opinion of them. The address was signed by Nichs. G. Evans as Captain, RoBT. F. Crone as first Lieutenant, and John G. White as second Lieutenant. Lord Doneraile replied from Ennis on the 20th of April, expressing his sincere attachment to the welfare and dignity of the Doneraile Cavalry.

Doneraile Rangers Light Dragoons 1779

Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1779

The Doneraile Rangers Light Dragoons were a volunteer cavalry corps raised on 12 July 1779 under Colonel St. Leger Lord Doneraile. Their uniform was scarlet faced green edged white with gold epaulets and yellow buttons and helmets.

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Doneraile Rangers L. D., July 12th, 1779. Scarlet, faced green, edged white, gold epaulets, yellow buttons and helmets, green jackets faced red. Colonel St. Leger Lord Doneraile.
Glanmire Union, August 27th, 1779. Deep green, faced black. Colonel Henry Mannix.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 186

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Somewhere around here, on the 12th of July 1779, a volunteer cavalry corps called the Doneraile Rangers Light Dragoons was raised under Colonel St. Leger Lord Doneraile. They wore scarlet faced green, edged white, with gold epaulets, yellow buttons and helmets, and green jackets faced red.

Earl of Cork acquires most of Youghal from Raleigh

Youghal · town · Cork

Through purchases from Sir Walter Raleigh and grants of the North and South abbeys and other lands, the greatest part of Youghal belonged to the Earl of Cork's family. Part was later purchased by the Earl of Besborough and others.

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By the Earl of Cork's purchases from Sir Walter Raleigh, and his having the N. and S. abbeys, with other lands granted to the second earl, for forty-nine arrears due to himself and others, whose debentures he purchased, the greatest part of this town belonged to this noble family. Not long since a considerable part of it was purchased by the Right Hon. the Earl of Besborough and others.
Half a mile N. W. of the town the solatium officinale grows in great plenty.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 56

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Youghal came largely into the hands of one family. The Earl of Cork bought Sir Walter Raleigh's holdings, and had the North and South abbeys with other lands granted to the second earl, for 49 arrears due to himself and others whose debentures he purchased. By this means the greatest part of the town belonged to that noble family. Not long before this account, a considerable part was purchased by the Earl of Besborough and others.

Echo and former bells at Ballyvourney church

Ballyvourney · parish · Cork

West of St. Gobnate's church at Ballyvourney was a good echo repeated three times, and the steeple formerly held a ring of small bells whose sound would have reverberated from the adjacent hills.

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West of the church is a good echo, which is thrice repeated. There was formerly a ring of small bells in the steeple. By the situation the sound must have been variously reverberated from the adjacent hills. This is the estate of Nicholas Colthurst, esq. ; and the only improvement for some miles round is at Killeen, a good farm-house of Mr. James Colthurst, lying about a mile to the N.E. About four miles N.W. of Macroomp are the remains of a Danish intrenchment of an oval form ; the greatest diameter is sixty yards, and the smaller forty, surrounded by a broad deep ditch, whose sides are almost perpendicular. It has one narrow path into it facing the east. At a small distance from it, near the roadside, are five very large stones, pitched endways, forming an equilateral triangle, whose inside area may contain a dozen persons.
The north-west part of the barony (from Macroomp to the Blackwater) is rough and uncultivated. About six miles from Macroomp is . Caum-Carig, />., " the crooked rocks," a rugged hill, which

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 98

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The parish of Ballyvourney in Cork has a curiosity west of St. Gobnate's church. There is a good echo there, repeated three times. The steeple once held a ring of small bells, and given the situation, the sound must have been variously reverberated from the adjacent hills. The land around is the estate of Nicholas Colthurst, and the only improvement for some miles is at Killeen, a good farm-house of Mr. James Colthurst, about a mile to the north-east. About four miles north-west of Macroom are the remains of a Danish intrenchment of an oval form, the greatest diameter sixty yards and the smaller forty, surrounded by a broad deep ditch with sides almost perpendicular. It has one narrow path into it facing the east. Near the roadside, at a small distance from it, are five very large stones pitched endways, forming an equilateral triangle, whose inside area may contain a dozen persons. The north-west part of the barony, from Macroom to the Blackwater, is rough and uncultivated.

Great Island, anciently Arda-Neimhid

near Great Island · townland · Cork

The Great Island, known in ancient times as Arda-Neimhid, was possessed by the Barry family. It was part of the territories granted to the Barrys soon after the English arrival.

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The eastern extremity of Barrymore was called, in the English grants, the cantred of Olethan, also Ivelehan ; part of it had the name of Coshbride, which territory extended into the county of Waterford, and there still retains its name. Besides the Mac Cartys, who possessed the western part, which belonged to Muskery, the O'Lehans, an ancient Irish sept, inhabited the eastern, whose chief seat was Castle-Lehan, now softened into Castle-Lyons. This country was granted, soon after the English came over, to the Barrys, who were, for some ages, called Lords Barry, of Castlelehan; The Great Island, anciently called Arda-Neimhid, was also possessed by the same family.
The modern barony of Duhallow^ in some old manuscripts Alia, is a large tract, of which Mac Donough, a branch of the Mac Cartys,^*^) was chief He is, in several old chronicles, styled prince of Duhallow, and lived in this country, with his followers, in great splendour, till the year 1641. His dependents were O'Kief, chief of Poble O'Kief, a country in the north-west part of this county ; Mac Auliff, chief of Clan- Auliff; and O'Callaghan, chief of the territory called Poble 0'Callaghan,^3°> west of Mallow, being the present parishes of Kilshanick

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 19

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Somewhere around here is Great Island, known in ancient times as Arda-Neimhid. It was possessed by the Barry family, the same Barrys who held the eastern extremity of Barrymore, called in the English grants the cantred of Olethan, also Ivelehan. Part of that territory had the name of Coshbride, which extended into the county of Waterford, and there still retains its name. The western part belonged to the Mac Cartys and was part of Muskery. The O'Lehans, an ancient Irish sept, inhabited the eastern part, and their chief seat was Castle-Lehan, now softened into Castle-Lyons. This whole country was granted to the Barrys soon after the English came over, and for some ages they were called Lords Barry of Castlelehan. The Great Island, anciently called Arda-Neimhid, was also possessed by that same family. What you are passing near was theirs, held alongside lands that stretched from Castle-Lyons toward Waterford.

Hempen Textile Manufacture at Douglas

near Douglas · townland · Cork · 1738–1749

Douglas was a center for the manufacture of Hempen Say and Duck from 1738 to 1749, with significant quantities exported to Great Britain. The industry was subject to unjust restrictions imposed on purely Irish manufactured goods at the time.

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" An Account of Hempen Say I Duck made at Douglas, near Cork, from the 25 Decern., 1738, to the 25 Decern., 1749, ^^^ ^^ what part thereof has been exported to Great Britain in said time, distinguishing each year, viz. : —
Made from the 2$ December, 1738, to the

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 201

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Somewhere around here, Douglas was a centre for making hempen say and duck. Records track what was made here from December 1738 to December 1749, and how much of it was exported to Great Britain. The industry faced unjust restrictions on purely Irish manufactured goods.

Ightermurragh castle built by the Supples

Ightermurragh · townland · Cork · 1600–1620

The castle of Ightermurragh, about a mile east of Castlemartyr, was one of the most modern castle structures in the country, erected by the Supple family at the beginning of the seventeenth century after they moved from County Limerick in Queen Elizabeth's time. A remarkable ravenry was noted nearby.

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The castle of Ichtermurragh, about a mile E. of Castlemartyr, is well built and one of the most modern structures of this
^ ^^Castl"^^ '^^"^ ^" ^^^ country ; being erected by the Supples, in the

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 58

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Somewhere around here stands Ightermurragh castle, built by the Supple family. They came from County Limerick in Queen Elizabeth's time and erected this castle at the start of the 1600s. It was one of the most modern castle structures in the country, well built, about a mile east of Castlemartyr. A remarkable ravenry was noted nearby.

Imokilly barony landscape and ancient inhabitants

Imokilly · barony · Cork

The barony of Imokilly is described as a pleasant, fertile tract with two fair valleys, abundant limestone useful for building and manure, and extensive water access. The name derives from Irish meaning woody territory, and Ptolemy called its ancient inhabitants the Vodii, signifying dwellers in a wooded land.

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N describing this county I shall begin with the eastern extremity, the barony of Imokilly/*^ a pleasant, fertile track, neither encumbered with mountains, nor entirely a level ; but for the greatest part consisting of two fair valleys, one extending from Cork Harbour to the sea ; the other running parallel to it, being a pleasant vale extending from Middletown to Youghal. These valleys are divided by rising grounds, no less fruitful than the plains below them ; affording in many places several pleasing landscapes of the seats, improvements, and plantations in the lower grounds ; and several vistas between the hills, terminated by the ocean, the harbours of Cork and Youghal, and the high mountains of Tipperary and Waterford. The valleys abound with limestone, useful to the husbandman for manure, and to the architect for building ; not only making excellent lime, but it is in several places of so close a texture, and stained with such an agreeable mixture of colours, as grey, dove-colour, white, chocolate, etc., that when properly manufactured, few marbles are more beautiful. This barony is terminated on the W. by Cork Harbour, on the S. by the sea, having its whole length embellished with creeks, bays, and fine strands ; the eastern side is washed by the Blackwater and Youghal bay, and a range of hills divide it on the north from the baronies of Kilnatalloon and Barrymore. Thus having a proper soil for tillage, and such an easy convenience of manures and water-carriage, it is properly the granary of the city of Cork, for, besides supplying its inhabitants with corn, it furnishes them with fish and flesh, and, in particular, with as fine fatted veals as any in this kingdom.
(0 It contains twenty-four parishes — viz., Killeigh, Clonpriest, Kilmacdonough, Ardagh, part of Dungoumy, Dungandonovan. Garivoe, Boghlane, Kilcredan, Ichtermurragh, Ballyouterough, Mogeely, Ballynacorra, Inchenebaky, Inchy, Corkbeg, Aghada, Garrane, Cloyne, Ballintemple, Kilmaghin, Titeskin, Rostillian, and Choreabbey. In it are 200 ploughlands and 49,479 Irish plantation acres.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 51

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The barony of Imokilly takes its name from Irish words meaning a woody territory. Ptolemy, writing in ancient times, called the people who lived here the Vodii, a name that also signifies dwellers in a wooded land. It is a pleasant, fertile tract, neither encumbered with mountains nor entirely a level. For the greatest part it consists of two fair valleys. One extends from Cork Harbour to the sea. The other runs parallel to it, a pleasant vale stretching from Middletown to Youghal. Rising grounds divide these valleys, and they are no less fruitful than the plains below them, affording in many places several pleasing landscapes of the seats, improvements, and plantations in the lower grounds. Several vistas open between the hills, terminated by the ocean, the harbours of Cork and Youghal, and the high mountains of Tipperary and Waterford. The valleys abound with limestone, useful to the husbandman for manure and to the architect for building. In several places the stone is of so close a texture, and stained with such an agreeable mixture of colours, grey, dove-colour, white, chocolate, that when properly manufactured, few marbles are more beautiful. Cork Harbour bounds Imokilly on the west. The sea lies to the south, and the whole length of that coast is embellished with creeks, bays, and fine strands. The Blackwater and Youghal bay wash the eastern side. A range of hills divides it on the north from the baronies of Kilnatalloon and Barrymore. With a proper soil for tillage and easy convenience of manures and water-carriage, it is properly the granary of the city of Cork. Besides supplying its inhabitants with corn, it furnishes them with fish and flesh, and in particular with as fine fatted veals as any in this kingdom. The barony contains 24 parishes, 200 ploughlands, and 49,479 Irish plantation acres.

Iniscarra church chalice gift of Bishop Crow

near Iniscarra · street · Waterford · 1724–1725

The chalice and paten of Iniscarra church were the gift of Dr. Charles Crow, Lord Bishop of Cloyne, bearing the Dublin hall-mark of 1724-5. Bishop Crow was a liberal donor of plate, also presenting communion services to Donoughmore, Carrigamleary, Kilworth, and other parishes.

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The chalice and paten of this church were " the gift of Dr. Charles Crow, Lord Bishop of Cloyne," and bear the Dublin hall-mark of 1724-5. This prelate was a liberal donor of plate, having presented a communionservice to the parishes of Iniscarra, Donoughmore, Carrigamleary, Kilworth, &c
iSKRiE is thus bounded — Upon the west, Banlrie. „ ., Upon the east by Lord Barrie.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 109

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Somewhere about Iniscarra, a church held a chalice and paten, the gift of Doctor Charles Crow, Lord Bishop of Cloyne. They bore the Dublin hall-mark of 1724 to 1725. Bishop Crow was a liberal donor of plate, presenting communion services to the parishes of Iniscarra, Donoughmore, Carrigamleary, Kilworth, and others.

Kanturk's proud ruins

Kanturk · town · Cork

A poem describing the region references Kanturk's proud ruins, softened by the course of the river Allow, which joins its sister river with half her force.

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A vast extended plain high mountains bound, Where rapid torrents from each rock resound, The north, fair Orrery's bleak hills divide From Limerick's fertile strand, and Shannon's tide ; The eastern border Ballyhowra steep Proudly impends, and lofty Galtys sweep ; St. Hillary's holy range the south defends, From deluges th' Iberian ocean sends : The Paps (»?), the Reeks, the Mangerton, not least Of European mountains, to the west, With gradual progress rising, horrid stand, And in one view near half the isle command. Beneath this tow'ring coast, collected rains With hasty emulation seek the plains : And new-born rivers from their gloomy birth, Impatient break upon more fruitful earth : Where fondly gladden'd with the peaceful scene, They stay their fury and enjoy the green. Thence Aniduff, («8) to Youghal's spacious bay, In hollow murmurs takes her circling way : And Alio, ('9) by fam'd Spenser styl'd the strong, Impetuous from her mountains rolls along. Kanturk's proud ruins softens in her course, And joins her sister but with half her force.
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Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 166

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The town of Kanturk sits in a vast plain bounded by high mountains. To the north, Orrery's bleak hills divide it from Limerick's fertile strand and Shannon's tide. The eastern border rises with Ballyhowra steep and the lofty Galtys. St. Hillary's holy range defends the south. To the west stand the Paps, the Reeks, and Mangerton, commanding near half the isle in one view. Beneath this towering coast, collected rains seek the plains. New-born rivers break impatient upon more fruitful earth, staying their fury where they fondly gladden in the peaceful scene. Aniduff takes her circling way to Youghal's spacious bay. And the Allow, called "the strong" by Spenser, rolls impetuous from her mountains. In her course she softens Kanturk's proud ruins, and joins her sister river with but half her force.

Kilbritton Castle rebuilt as modern house by Jonas Stawell

near Kilbrittain · street · Cork

Jonas Stawell, the present proprietor, took down the old castle buildings and erected a large modern house where the castle stood. It is pleasantly situated on a mount between greater hills, with the sea flowing almost up to it through Courtmacsherry harbour.

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belonged to the barony of Courceys. The castle was formerly a seat of the Lords Courcey, and afterwards of MacCarty Reagh. The old Irish have a story that the Lord Courcey pawned this castle and lands to MacCarty, to secure the restitution of a white weasel he borrowed from him ; and it unluckily happening that the weasel died, this accident gave title, or, which was equivalent in those days, a fair pretence to the more potent MacCarty to keep possession. When this castle was up it was a stately building, environed with a large bawn, fortified with six turrets on the walls. These buildings were taken down by the present proprietor, Jonas Stawell, esq., who has erected a large modem house where the castle stood. It is pleasantly situated on a mount, between greater hills ; the sea flows almost up to it through the harbour of Courtmacsherry. To this castle belongs a privilege of fairs and markets, granted by several patents. Not far from it, on the sea-coast,
(93) Description of Bandon, by Judge Cox, MSS.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 122

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Somewhere about Kilbrittain stands a place that was once Kilbritton Castle. It belonged to the barony of Courceys and was a seat of the Lords Courcey before it passed to MacCarty Reagh. The old Irish tell a story about how it changed hands. Lord Courcey pawned the castle and its lands to MacCarty to secure the return of a white weasel he had borrowed from him. The weasel died, and that misfortune gave MacCarty a claim, or what passed for one in those days, to hold onto the place. When the castle stood it was a stately building, surrounded by a large bawn fortified with six turrets on the walls. All of that is gone now. Jonas Stawell, the present proprietor, took the old buildings down and put up a large modern house where the castle stood. The site sits on a mount between greater hills, with the sea flowing almost up to it through Courtmacsherry harbour. The castle also held the right of fairs and markets, granted by several patents.

Kilgobban and Cariganass Castles on the River Bandon

Kilgobban · townland · Cork

Kilgobban Castle on the river Bandon and Cariganass Castle both belonged to MacCarty, as did Dundaniel Castle on the other side of the river. These were all part of the MacCarty estate in Carbery.

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these castles were taken by the Bandonians in May, 1642, and kept in English hands ever since. The castle of Kilgobban, on the river Bandon, as also that of Cariganass, both belonged to MacCarty, as did that of Dundaniel, which being on his estate, was reckoned a part of Carbery, though on the other side of the river. That part of Bandon called Bridewell belonged to this cantred, and another part of it called Irishtown. The lands are well laid out in this neighbourhood under pasture and tillage. The soil is mostly a light grey clay, with a slaty bottom.
Ibawne and Barryroe compose one barony ^*<> ; the first BajTVToe signifies " the fair territory," as indeed it is, in respect of the

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 123

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Somewhere close to Kilgobban, the river Bandon runs past two old castles. Kilgobban Castle stood on the river, and Cariganass Castle stood nearby. Both belonged to MacCarty, as did Dundaniel Castle on the other side of the river, reckoned part of Carbery though it lay across the water. All three sat on the MacCarty estate. In May 1642, the Bandonians took these castles, and they remained in English hands ever after. Part of Bandon called Bridewell belonged to this cantred, and another part called Irishtown. The lands around here were well laid out under pasture and tillage. The soil is mostly a light grey clay, with a slaty bottom.

Killaspugmullane and Canaway churches

Killaspugmullane · parish · Cork

The parish church of Killaspugmullane was in repair, while the associated church of Canaboy (alias Canaway), anciently called Sanct. Brendani de Kannavoy, lay in ruins. Canaway had a glebe of six acres and two roods.

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Prebend of Killaspugmullane {U. " the Ch. of the Bishop's Bell"), besides which parish, one rect of Canaboy, alias Canaway, belongs to this preb. This last ch. in old records is called Sanct. Brendani de Kannavoy. Killaspugmullane in repair, the other ch. in ruins. Pat. the bishop. Taxed in K. B. /6. Glebe of Canaway, 6a. 2r.
Prebend of Cahirlag. — (This ch. made a preb. anno 1349, by John Roche, bishop of Cork, as appears from an ancient record.) The ch. in ruins. Pat. the bishop. One Mac Cottyr anciently presented to it Not taxed in the K. B. Proxy 5s. Glebe 5a.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 30

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The parish you are passing through is Killaspugmullane, a name that means the church of the bishop's bell. It was a prebend, and it had another church belonging to it, called Canaboy, or Canaway. In old records that second church was called Sancti Brendani de Kannavoy, Saint Brendan of Canavoy. The parish church of Killaspugmullane itself was in repair. The Canaway church lay in ruins. The bishop was the patron of both. Canaway had a glebe of 6 acres and 2 roods attached to it.

Kilnaglory, anciently Beatae Mariae de Beaver

Kilnaglory · townland · Cork · 1326

Kilnaglory was anciently called Beatae Mariae de Beaver and was made a prebend in 1326 by Philip, bishop of Cork. The church was in ruins and had no glebe.

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Prebend of Kilnaglory (anciently called Beat^e Marine de Beaver, and made a preb. anno 1326, by Philip, bishop of Cork.) — Ch. in ruins. Pat. the bishop. Taxed in the K. B. £2 Ss. Proxy 3s. No glebe.
Prebend of Kilbritton (anciently named Capella de Kylsinthin de Kilbritton). — Ch. in ruins. Pat the bishop. Taxed in the K. B. £\ 13s. 4d. Proxy 4s. No glebe.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 30

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Close to Kilnaglory there was once a church known anciently as Beatae Mariae de Beaver. In 1326, Philip, bishop of Cork, made it a prebend. By the time the record was written, the church was already in ruins. It had no glebe. The bishop held the patronage, and it was taxed at two pounds and five shillings.

Little Island church, formerly Sancti Lappani

near Little Island · townland · Cork

The church of the Little Island, formerly called Sancti Lappani de Insula Parva, is in ruins. The ancient patrons to the rectory were the heirs of Walter de Cardyffe.

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The Church of the Little Island (formerly called Sancti Lappani de Insula Parva). — Ch. in ruins. Pat. the bishop. The ancient pat. to the rect. were the heirs of Walter de Cardyffe. Rect. taxed in the K. B. ;f 3, vie. £2' Proxies 6s.
Inskennv. — A Prebend, which see.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 32

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Somewhere around here are the ruins of a church once known as Sancti Lappani de Insula Parva, the church of the Little Island. It stands in ruins now. The bishop holds the patronage today, but in ancient times the heirs of Walter de Cardyffe were the patrons of the rectory.

Macroom named after a crooked oak tree

Macroom · town · Cork

The town of Macroom is said to take its name from an old crooked oak, the Irish word for which it is called, that formerly grew on the spot. Travellers were accustomed to pass under the boughs of this tree.

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whence, running in a S.E. course, they enter the Lee. About 300 yards N.W. of Newbridge, in a meadow near the bank of the river, are three large stones set on at end, edgewise to each other, the middle one being five feet broad, seven in height, and two thick, but the others much smaller ; about sixty yards S.E. from the former is another stone set up, less than the middle one before-mentioned, but larger than the side ones. These stones<*<=>> are said to be erected in memory of a celebrated battle fought here by Brien Boruma, king of Munster, and the O'Mahonys of Carbery. Macroomp ^^^ town of Macroomp (or, as it is pronounced, Macroom) is situated among hills in a dry gravelly redstone soil.^"'> The adjacent country is well improved with lime, brought six miles, from the S. side of the river Lee. This place is said to take its name from an old crooked oak (so called in Irish) which formerly grew here, under the boughs of which travellers used to pass. The castle of Macroomp is very ancient, being first built in King John's time, soon after the English conquest (according to Sir Richard Cox) by the Carews, but others attribute it to the Daltons. It was repaired and beautified by Teige Mac Carty, who died in it, anno 1565, and was father to the celebrated Sir Cormac Mac Teige, Lord Muskery, mentioned by Cambden and other writers as an active person in Queen Elizabeth's time. The late Earls of Clancarty altered this castle into a more modern structure, it being burned down in the wars of i64iS^^ It now consists of two square towers, about 60 feet high, with

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 97

Major John Reading and the Tonson Family of Spanish Island

Spanish Island · townland · Cork · 1725

Major John Reading, who died in Kinsale in 1725, was married to Elizabeth, the daughter of Henry Tonson of Spanish Island. The monument to Reading is located in the local church.

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VII. Argent, a phoon betwixt three boars' heads sable, impaled with gules, on a fesse argent two torteauxes, in chief a hand between two castles of the second. This to the memory of Major John Reading, of Saintoff, in Yorkshire, who died here, April 19, 1725. He married Elizabeth, daughter to Henry Tonson, esq., of Spanish Island, in this county.
VIII. Sable, two hands argent, a chief or, impaled with sable, a bend dexter, and in the sinister chief a tower argent. This to the memory of the Hon. Colonel George Bate, Lieutenant-Governor of the town and fort of Kinsale, who died the 31st of August, 1735.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 118

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Close to Spanish Island, a monument in the local church remembers Major John Reading. He was from Saintoff in Yorkshire, and he died here on the 19th of April, 1725. He had married Elizabeth, the daughter of Henry Tonson of Spanish Island, in this county. The stone carries his arms and hers, joined together on the same shield. Another monument stands in the same church, to the Hon. Colonel George Bate, Lieutenant-Governor of the town and fort of Kinsale, who died on the 31st of August, 1735.

Mogeely castle ruins described

Mogeely · townland · Cork

The ruins of Mogeely castle are described as showing it to have been a very large and stately building, confirming its importance as a principal Desmond seat.

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executed ; and farther that he had brought a large prey of corn and cattle, sufficient to subsist him and his company for some months ; which news not a little rejoiced the earl, who returned with his guests to the castle, where they found sufficient plenty of everything they wanted. The ruins of this castle show it to have been a very large and stately building.
The other castles are Kilmacow, about a mile W. of Tallow. Kiimacow. j^ ^^^^ j^^jj^ ^^ j^^^ Fitz-Gerald, descended from the house

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 67

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Close to Mogeely are the ruins of a castle described as a very large and stately building, a principal seat of the Desmond earls. The record tells of an earl at the castle with guests, when word came that a large prey of corn and cattle had been taken, enough to feed him and his company for months. The news rejoiced the earl, who returned with his guests to the castle, where they found sufficient plenty of everything they wanted.

Mugron O'Mutan murdered by robbers of Cork

Cork · city · Cork

Mugron O'Mutan, a successor of St. Fin Barre in the bishopric of Cork, was murdered by robbers of Cork, as recorded in the Annals of Loughkee.

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" Mugron O'Mutan, The Annals of Loughkee say • He was murdered by robbers " of Cork.'
" Clerech OSelbaic is not mentioned by Smith, but died in 1085 or 1086.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 229

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Cork has an old wound in its history. The Annals of Loughkee record that Mugron O'Mutan, a successor of St. Fin Barre in the bishopric of Cork, was murdered by robbers of Cork. A bishop killed by the robbers of the very city he served.

My Ladies Well at Sunday's Well

near Sunday's Well · population centre · Cork · 1748

A note from 1748 describes how the inhabitants of Sunday's Well get their drinking water from 'My Ladies Well.' This well was a popular place of devotion before the Reformation and continued to be visited by Roman Catholics for devotional purposes.

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*• The water for the use of the kitchen is fetched from above the town, and what is " drank by the inhabitants is brought from My Ladies Well — a place much resorted to " before the Reformation, and where even now the Roman Catholics come to pay their "devotion."
Page 352. Blackrock, Dr. Smith does not mention an ancient tower called Ringmahon Castle<3) j and a seat of the Galway family, which appears in the P acuta Hibernia map, called Dundaniel Castle ^*^; Beaumont and Lakelands, the seats of Messrs. Beamish and Crawford, the eminent brewers, are extensive places, and Castle Mahon, the seat of Sir William Chatterton, bart, deserves notice. Blackrock Castle was burned by accident in 1827? It has since been rebuilt, and a stone having the following inscription put up : —

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 200

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There's a place the road takes you through called Sunday's Well. In 1748, a note described how the people here drew their drinking water from My Ladies Well. Before the Reformation, this well was a popular place of devotion. Roman Catholics continued to visit it for devotional purposes long after.

Origin of the name Passage

Passage West · town · Cork

The island side of the west ferry was always called Passage, and later the opposite shore took the name. The name is a translation of the medieval Latin word Passagium, meaning a ferry.

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*' The island side of the west ferry was always called Passage, now the opposite '' shore is called Passage. Tl^e name Passage is simply a translation of the mediaeval " Latin word Passagium, which signifies, inter alia^ a ferry."
The following from one of Samuel Derrick's letters, dated Cork, Sept 18, 1762, will throw a little light on the condition of things there at that time : —

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 89

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Passage West took its name from the west ferry. The island side was always called Passage, and in time the opposite shore took the name too. It comes from the medieval Latin Passagium, meaning a ferry. Samuel Derrick's letters, written from Cork on September 18, 1762, were said to "throw a little light on the condition of things there at that time."

Patrick Mede's sanctuary in St. Multose Church, Kinsale, 1558

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1558

A Latin inscription records that Patrick Mede, burgess of Kinsale and citizen of Cork, caused a sanctuary to be newly built in the parish church of St. Multose in Kinsale in 1558, for the praise of God and for the souls of himself and his parents.

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Orate pro statu Patricii Mede burgesis Stepiusque Ville de Kynsale ac civis Cork qui hoc sanctuarium ad laudere et honorem omnipotentis Dei pro anima sua el animabus parentum suorum in ecclesia parochial! sancti Multose de Kynsale de novo fieri fecit anno dni. mccccclviii.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 129

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In Kinsale, the parish church of St. Multose holds a Latin inscription. It records that Patrick Mede, burgess of Kinsale and citizen of Cork, caused a sanctuary to be newly built there in 1558, for the praise of God and for the souls of himself and his parents.

Robert Boyle's estates in Fermoy and Castlelyons

Fermoy · townland · Cork

The Earl of Cork assigned his youngest son Robert Boyle lands in the barony of Fermoy and Condons, including the abbey lands of Fermoy and Castlelyons, together furnishing 228 foot and 30 horse.

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In the estate assigned to Robert Boyle, Esq., his youngest son. Lands in the barony of Fermoy and Condons, the abbey lands of Fermoy and Castle-Lyons, lands in the counties of Clare and Tipperary, and in the province of Conaught, 228 foot and 30 horse.
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Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 24

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Close to Fermoy, the Earl of Cork settled lands on his youngest son, Robert Boyle. The estate took in the barony of Fermoy and Condons, the abbey lands of Fermoy and Castle-Lyons, and further lands in Clare, Tipperary and Connaught. It carried a muster of 228 foot and 30 horse.

Sheriff Sober Kent's coffin at St. Fin Barre's vault

Cork · city · Cork · 1768–1866

Dr. Caulfield reported seeing the coffin of Sober Kent, sheriff in 1768, in his vault at St. Fin Barre's cathedral in Cork in 1866.

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" I saw the coffin of Sober Kent in his vault at St. Fin Barre's in 1866."

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 244

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In Cork, St. Fin Barre's Cathedral holds a vault with the coffin of Sober Kent. He was sheriff in 1768. Dr. Caulfield saw that coffin in the vault in 1866.

Sir William Courtenay abandons Tarbert seigniory

Tarbert · town · Kerry · 1586–1600

Sir William Courtenay was allotted a seigniory called Tarbert and spent two years there, but ultimately desisted from the enterprise, disliking his allotted seat.

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in the enterprise : the cause we know not. Hath a Seigniorie allotted called Terbert, and hath been here two several years, but now desisteth, disliking his seat.
Knocktemple, in Co. Cork, is esteemed to be about 6,000 acres, but no undertaker will have it by reason of the barren soyle.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 12

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The town of Tarbert was once the seat of a seigniory allotted to Sir William Courtenay. He spent two years here, but then desisted from the enterprise, disliking his seat. The cause of his abandoning it is not known.

St. Catherine's Church site at North Abbey Square, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1868

Dr. Caulfield notes that St. Catherine's church stood where North Abbey Square now stands (1868). The site had been erroneously supposed to be that of St. Francis' Abbey, which actually stood on ground occupied by Wise's distillery.

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"This church erected where North Abbey Square now stands (1868). This site " has been erroneously supposed to be that of St. Francis* Abbey, which stood on the ** ground now occupied by Wise's distillery." — R. C.
Again, p. 45, line 10, on " Clontead," he notes : —

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 75

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In Cork, St. Catherine's church once stood where North Abbey Square stands today. Dr. Caulfield noted this in 1868. The site had been wrongly thought to be that of St. Francis' Abbey, but that abbey actually stood on ground now occupied by Wise's distillery.

St. Coleman's holy well near Cloyne

Cloyne · town · Cork

A reputed holy well northwest of Cloyne is dedicated to St. Coleman, the ancient patron of Imokilly. It is visited by the Irish on the 24th of November, the patron day of the saint.

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In Cloyne is a small castle, said to have been erected by the Fitz- Geralds. To the N. W. of the town is a reputed holy well, dedicated to St. Coleman, who was the ancient patron of Imokilly ; it is visited by the Irish on the 24th of November, being the patron day of that saint Near the church stands a round tower, ninety-two feet high, and ten feet diameter. The door is about thirteen feet from the ground, which faces the west entrance of the church, as all the doors of these kind of buildings do that I have yet seen. Concerning the true use of these towers I shall say something in another place. The soil in this neighbourhood is a loamy, grey earth, mixed with sand, affording plenty of wheat, small barley, and potatoes. The chief manure is sea-sand and burnt clay, of which hereafter.
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,

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 61

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Cloyne in Cork holds a small castle, said to have been erected by the Fitz-Geralds. To the northwest of the town is a reputed holy well, dedicated to St. Coleman, who was the ancient patron of Imokilly. The Irish visit it on the 24th of November, being the patron day of that saint. Near the church stands a round tower, 92 feet high and 10 feet in diameter. The door is about 13 feet from the ground, and it faces the west entrance of the church, as all the doors of these towers do that the author has seen. The soil in this neighbourhood is a loamy grey earth mixed with sand, affording plenty of wheat, small barley, and potatoes. The chief manure is sea-sand and burnt clay. A small mile west of Cloyne is Castlemary, the house and plantations of Robert Longfield. It sits at no great distance from the eastern side of Cork harbour, and there is an agreeable prospect from the house and gardens, together with a considerable part of the Great Island. This place was formerly called Cot's Rock, from the remains of a Druid's altar still to be seen in an orchard near the house. The altar consists of a large stone, 15 feet long and 8 feet in breadth, of a rough irregular figure approaching an oval form. The highest part of it is 9 feet from the ground, and it is supported by three other great stones. Adjoining to it is a large round flagstone or table.

St Fin Barre's Cathedral register lost by Rev. Mr. Flack

Cork · city · Cork · 1752–1786

The register of St Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork commences in 1752, the old register having been lost by a Rev. Mr. Flack. The existing register contains burial entries for various notable persons from 1754 to 1786.

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The Register of St Fin Barre's Cathedral commences in 1752. It is said that a Rev. Mr. Flack lost the old one. There is nothing much of interest in the register, save possibly the following : —
" 1754, May 20. Lieut.-Col. Thos. Rainsford.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 238

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St Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork keeps a register that begins in 1752. The old one before it was lost by a Rev. Mr. Flack. The register that survives holds burials, among them Lieut.-Col. Thos. Rainsford, buried May 20, 1754.

St Finbarr's death at Cloyne and shrine in Cork

Cloyne · town · Cork · 630

St Finbarr, founder of Cork cathedral, died at Cloyne in the midst of his friends after sitting seventeen years in the see. His bones were later deposited in a silver shrine kept in the cathedral at Cork.

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(9) The Life of St Finbarr may be seen in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, MSS. 37, and begins thus— Sanctus Dilectus, &c. The name Finbarr literally signifies "white or grey-headed "; his real name was Lachan, being so baptized. He was a native of Cotinaught, and, having sat seventeen years in this see, died at Cloyne, in the midst of his friends ; his bones several years after were deposited in a silver shrine, and kept in this cathedral.
According to Keating, there were no less than seven Irish saints distinguished by

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 209

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Cloyne is where St Finbarr died. His name means "white or grey-headed," though he was baptized Lachan. He came from Cotinaught. He had sat 17 years in the see, and died here in the midst of his friends. Several years after, his bones were deposited in a silver shrine and kept in the cathedral at Cork.

Tombs of Supples and Pitmans at Ightermurragh church

Ightermurragh · townland · Cork · 1558–1603

In the parish church of Ightermurragh were tombs of the Supple and Pitman families. The Supples had moved into the area from County Limerick during Queen Elizabeth's reign and were recorded by Camden among the inhabitants of that county under the name 'Saple'.

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beginning of the last century, who married into the family of the Fitz-Geralds, and is now inhabited by Mr. Smith. Here is a remarkable ravenry, which these birds build yearly. And at Clonpriest, about four miles more to the east, near the seat of Mr. John Haymond, there is a heronry, where herons also build every year. In the parish church of Ichtermurragh are some tombs of the Supples and Pitmans. The former family removed into this country from the county of Limerick in Queen Elizabeth's time. Cambden mentions them among the inhabitants of that county by the name of Saple.
Drumada, now Supple's Court, a small mile S. of Castlemartyr, is a handsome seat of Ed. Supple, esq., on a rising ground, which takes in an agreeable prospect of a considerable tract of country, and all the improvements and new river of Castlemartyr. Facing the house is a pretty canal, good gardens and offices ; and considerable quantities of bog-timber have been found at Ballyquirk, the estate of this gentleman.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 58

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Somewhere around here stands what was the parish church of Ightermurragh, and inside it are the tombs of two families, the Supples and the Pitmans. The Supples had not always been in Cork. They came into this country from County Limerick during Queen Elizabeth's time, between 1558 and 1603. Camden, the antiquary, records them among the inhabitants of that county, though he gives their name as Saple. The Pitmans shared the church with them in death, their tombs placed alongside those of the Supple family. The Supples went on to put down deep roots in this part of Cork. At Drumada, which came to be called Supple's Court, a small mile south of Castlemartyr, Edward Supple built a handsome seat on rising ground, with a canal facing the house, good gardens, and a prospect over a considerable tract of country. Bog-timber was found in quantities at Ballyquirk on his estate.

Trabolgan seat of Edmund Burke Roche, Baron Fermoy

Trabolgan · townland · Cork · 1837–1856

Edmund Burke Roche of Trabolgan, county Cork, served as MP for county Cork from 1837 to 1855 and as lord lieutenant for the county. He was elevated to the peerage of Ireland as Baron Fermoy in 1856.

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Baron Fermoy. Edmund Burke Roche, of Trabolgan, county Cork, m.p. county Cork 1837 to 1855, and lord lieutenant for county, was, in 1856, elevated to the peerage of Ireland as Baron Fermoy. Edward Fitz- Edmund Burke Roche, the second and present baron.
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Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 281

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Close to Trabolgan is the seat of Edmund Burke Roche. He served as MP for county Cork from 1837 to 1855, and held the office of lord lieutenant for the county. In 1856 he was elevated to the peerage of Ireland as Baron Fermoy. Edward Fitz-Edmund Burke Roche became the second baron.

Undecisive action at Saintfield

near Saintfield · town · Down · 1798

On 9 June 1798, an undecisive military action took place at Saintfield, county Down, in which some yeomanry took part during the 1798 Rebellion.

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9th June. Undecisive action at Saintfield, county Down, in which some yeomanry took part.
loth June. The Portaferry Yeomanry, under Captain Mathews, defended Portaferry, county Down, and inflicted considerable loss on the rebels.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 285

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On the 9th of June, 1798, during the Rebellion, there was an undecisive military action at the town of Saintfield in county Down. Some yeomanry took part. The record tells us no more than that, no outcome, no names, no detail, only that the action was undecisive.

Underground cavity near Carrigtohill

Carrigtohill · town · Cork

To the north-east of Carrigtohill was a large cavity running under a rock for a considerable distance into the earth, noted as a natural curiosity of the area.

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under a bridge of four arches, and overspreads a large tract of land, making an excellent marsh for fattening horses. In the parish church is a monument of Italian marble, erected to the memory of Sir James Cotter, anno 1688. Near this place, to the N.E. is a large cavity, running under a rock for a considerable way in the earth. A mile to the W. is Killycloin, an agreeable seat of Alderman Knap, of Cork. Anngrove, formerly called Ballinsperig, at no great distance from the other, is finely situated on a rising hill, which commands an extensive prospect over
(s) The first Earl of Cork takes notice in his will that, in order to prevent other great men from coming to purchase a part of Carrigtohill, which might prove troublesome to the Earl of Barrymore, and to make his manor and town entire, he purchased several lands of the Newtowns and Terrys near this place and Barry's Court, and leaves his lordship the whole benefit thereof, provided his son Dungarvan be made a saver thereby, and he joins his daughter, the Lady Barrymore, in this purchase, to be enjoyed by her and their h^irs for ever.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 91

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Carrigtohill in Cork had a natural curiosity noted in an old topographical survey of the county. To the north-east of the town was a large cavity, running under a rock for a considerable way into the earth. The same book records other features of the place. In the parish church stood a monument of Italian marble, erected to the memory of Sir James Cotter in the year 1688. A mile to the west was Killycloin, the agreeable seat of Alderman Knap of Cork. Anngrove, formerly called Ballinsperig, sat on a rising hill commanding an extensive prospect. The first Earl of Cork took notice in his will that, to prevent other great men from coming to purchase part of Carrigtohill, which might prove troublesome to the Earl of Barrymore, and to make his manor and town entire, he purchased several lands of the Newtowns and Terrys near this place and Barry's Court. He joined his daughter, the Lady Barrymore, in the purchase, to be enjoyed by her and their heirs for ever.

Woods of Killeagh and Glenbower with remarkable echoes

Glenbower · townland · Kilkenny

Few woods existed in the barony except those of Killeagh and Glenbower. The woods at Glenbower were notable for producing seven or eight echoes from a single sound.

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At Middletown there are veins of several coloured marbles, particularly liver-coloured, black and grey ; but that of Castlemartyr, of the grey kind, exceeds it in closeness of texture and largeness of the blocks. There are few woods in this barony, except those of Killeigh and Glanbowre ; in the latter are some good echoes, affording seven or eight repercussions from the same sound. The hills to the north are but poor, and very stony ; the manure mostly used is sea-sand. Burning and grafting has been too much practised, to the great impoverishment of the soil. A new kind of manure used in this barony, and in some other parts
is to go to such charitable uses as the governors shall direct. The estate bequeathed to this school are the lands of Ballynehortig, Ballynereguine, Ballynemuile, Ballynodagha, sixty-four acres of Tullaghloane, lying in the barony of Kinalea and Kerricurihy, and all the lands leased by the late King James to Sir Richard Mead, at the rent of ;gioo per ann. The lands of Ballysabeg and Kilgoban, in the barony of Carbery, containing 33 1 acres, and all other lands in the said barony, formerly set to William North, esq., by the late King James, at ;^ 100 per ann.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 64

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Somewhere around here are woods that were rare for this part of the country. In the whole barony, there were few woods at all, except those of Killeagh and Glenbower. What made Glenbower stand out was something you could hear. The woods there produced remarkable echoes. A single sound thrown into them would come back not once but seven or eight times, each one a repercussion of the same original noise. The old account of the county put it plainly, that in Glenbower there are some good echoes, affording seven or eight repercussions from the same sound. So if you were to shout or clap among those trees, the hills and the wood together would send your voice back to you again and again, fading each time but still answering. It was a place where sound did not die quickly but returned, layered and repeated, off whatever walls of trees and rising ground enclosed it.

Altar tomb of Captain Richard Bent in Cloyne Cathedral

Cloyne · town · Cork · 1678–1680

In the north-east corner of the south transept of Cloyne Cathedral is a small altar tomb commemorating Captain Richard Bent, late of Carrigacotta, who died in 1680, and his wife Mary Bent, who died in 1678. The inscription is on a flag in the wall over the tomb.

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" Here lyeth the body of Captaine Richard Bent, late of Carrigacotta, who departed " this life on Saturday, the tenth day of Aprill, in the yeare of our Lord 1680. Here " lyeth also the body of his well beloved wife, Mistresse Mary Bent, who departed this " life on Sunday, the seventeenth day of February, in the yeare of our Lord 1678."
In the succession of the Bishops of Cloyne, Dr. Caulfield says : —

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 71

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In Cloyne, inside the cathedral, a small altar tomb holds Captain Richard Bent, late of Carrigacotta, who departed this life on Saturday, the 10th of April, 1680. Beside him lies his well beloved wife, Mary Bent, who departed on Sunday, the 17th of February, 1678. Their names are cut into a flag in the wall over the tomb. The words are plain. A captain and his wife, two years apart, remembered together in stone.

Ballea Castle, former MacCarthy stronghold

Ballea · townland · Cork

The castle of Ballea, a large ruin about a mile west of Carigaline, was formerly possessed by the MacCartys of Cloghroe. Opposite to Coolemore stood the ruins of another castle built by one of the Desmond family.

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called formerly Ringabroe, a mile west of Crosshaven, is the seat of Mr. Hodder ; on a rising ground near the house is a gazebo, which commands a prospect of the harbour of Cork, the ocean, and a vast tract of sea-coast. The castle of Ballea is a large ruin, a mile west of Carigaline ; it was formerly possessed by the MacCartys, of Cloghroe ; and opposite to Coolemore are the ruins of another castle, built by one of Rinabelly ^^^ Desmond family. Rinabelly, about three miles south of Carigaline, is a good house of Mr. Hodder ; there is here a dangerous sandy bay, sometimes fatally mistaken by mariners for the mouth of Cork harbour ; a hard sand obstructs the entrance. The mouth of this bay opens due west, whereas that of Cork harbour lies in north.
Barry's Castle ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ S. W. in the parish of Bealfoyl, is Barry's

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Somewhere close to Ballea stands what's left of a castle. Ballea Castle is a large ruin, about a mile west of Carigaline. It once belonged to the MacCartys of Cloghroe, who held it as their stronghold. Not far off, opposite Coolemore, are the ruins of another castle, this one built by a member of the Desmond family. What you pass now are the bones of two rival houses, the MacCartys and the Desmonds, both once powerful in this part of Cork, both long since fallen to ruin.

Baron Lisle of Mount North, county Cork

Mount North · townland · Cork · 1758

John Lysaght, member of Parliament in the Irish Parliament, was elevated to the peerage of Ireland in 1758 as Baron Lisle of Mount North, county Cork. The fifth and present baron was John Arthur Lysaght.

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Baron Lisle John Lysaght, m.p. in the Irish Parliament, was in 1758 elevated to the peerage of Ireland as Baron Lisle, of Mount North, county Cork. John Arthur Lysaght, the fifth and present baron.
Baron Muskerry. Descended paternally from Matthew Deane of Dromore, county Cork, and maternally from a junior branch of the ancient family of Fitzmaurice, lords of Kerry and

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 280

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Somewhere around here, John Lysaght held his seat. He served in the Irish Parliament, and in 1758 he was elevated to the peerage of Ireland as Baron Lisle, of Mount North, county Cork. John Arthur Lysaght later held the title as the fifth baron.

Belvelly Castle mortgaged to Boyle

Belvelly · townland · Cork

The castle and lands of Belvelly in County Cork, rented to Peter Courthorp for about sixty pounds per annum, were mortgaged to Boyle for six hundred pounds as part of a twelve-hundred-pound transaction with Sir William Sarsfield.

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*' well sum of Money the Castle and Lands of Belvelly, in ye county of Corke, rented to
*' Peter Courthorp, Esq*"-, for Sixty pounds English p. ann. or thereabouts, and the

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 77

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Somewhere close to Belvelly, a castle and its lands were mortgaged to Boyle for 600 pounds. That was part of a 1,200-pound transaction with Sir William Sarsfield. The castle and lands of Belvelly were rented to Peter Courthorp for 60 pounds a year, or thereabouts.

Bishop Richard Boyle buried in Cork cathedral

Cork · city · Cork · 1644

Bishop Richard Boyle, who succeeded his brother from the archdeaconry of Limerick, died at Cork on 19 March 1644. He was buried in a tomb he had prepared for himself in the cathedral.

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** Richard BoyU succeeded his brother from the archdeaconry of Limerick. He " died at Cork, 19 March, 1644, and was buried in a tomb prepared by himself in the " cathedral. Vide Lodge /. Peerage, i. 143.
*^ Michael Boyle, 18 July, 1661, obtained a grant to him and his successors bishops ** of Cork, of a Thursday market and two fairs on the feasts of St. Mathias and " St. Mark, at the manor of Aghadowne ; and t July, 1663, a Wednesday and Saturday "market, and two fairs to be held 15 August, 8 Sep. and 8 Dec'-, at Ross, by himself " and the bishop of that See.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 230

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Cork is where Bishop Richard Boyle's story ends. He had succeeded his brother from the archdeaconry of Limerick. He died in this city on 19 March 1644 and was buried in a tomb he had prepared for himself in the cathedral.

Bishop's Court mensal lands and gardens

near Bishop's Court · street · Clare

The section describes house plots, gardens, yards, marsh land, and a rock by the river side belonging to Bishop's Court, all reckoned as mensal land kept in the bishop's hands. The rock by the river was let to Mr. Sampson at 5s. per annum, but he could not keep off trespassers.

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Besides the gardens and yards of Bishop's Court, the marsh land that lies over against the house to the north is reckoned mensal land.
The rock also by the river side is usually kept in the bishop's hands ; it was set to Mr. Sampson, and he was allowed for it by the late bishop 5^. per annum, Sampson not being able to keep off trespassers.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 83

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Somewhere about Bishop's Court, the gardens, yards, and the marsh land to the north were all reckoned mensal land, kept in the bishop's hands. The rock by the river side was let to Mr. Sampson at 5 shillings per annum, but he could not keep off trespassers, and the late bishop allowed him the rent.

Captain Evans resigns command of Doneraile Yeoman Cavalry

Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1798

On 13 May 1798 Captain Nicholas Greene Evans resigned command of the Doneraile Yeoman Cavalry due to ill health. The corps unanimously approved his eldest son, Nicholas G. Evans junior, to succeed him.

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" Gentlemen — I feel sincerely that my state of health obliges me to resign a command to which, by y- kind opinions of me, I was originally appoint^- Your unanimous approbation of my son to succeed me is a fresh proof of your friendship and esteem, for all which permit me to return you my most grateful thanks.
" 1 am, Gentlemen, with much esteem and regard, y* most faithful obliged humble servt-i "NiCHs. G. Evans.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 301

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Close to Doneraile, in 1798, Captain Nicholas Greene Evans resigned command of the Doneraile Yeoman Cavalry. He told his officers that his state of health obliged him to resign a command to which, by their kind opinions of him, he had been originally appointed. Their unanimous approbation of his son to succeed him was, he said, a fresh proof of their friendship and esteem. His eldest son, Nicholas G. Evans junior, took his place.

Carigdownane church ruins and Monaminy preceptory link

Carrigdownane · parish · Cork

The church at Carigdownane is in ruins. The rectory anciently belonged to the preceptory of Monaminy, tying the parish to the medieval Knights Hospitaller network in Cork.

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Carigdownane. — Rect and vie. Pat the bishop. Ch. in ruins. This rect anciently belonged to the preceptory of Monaminy.
Cahirultan. — A preb., which see.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 39

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Through the parish of Carrigdownane, the old church stands in ruins. Its rectory anciently belonged to the preceptory of Monaminy, tying the parish to the medieval Knights Hospitaller network in Cork.

Castlehaven's summons to Templemichael, 1645

Templemichael · townland · Cork · 1645

A summons letter similar to those sent to Mogeely was issued to the commander of Temple Michell on 29 June 1645, as part of Castlehaven's campaign in the region.

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This quarter was embraced by the besieged, who came forth with bag and baggage accordingly ; but were forthwith stripped of all — both goods, clothes, and arms — and brought before Lismore Castle, there to terrify the besieged, where they were kept the night, and not allowed to proceed to Youghal until towards the evening of the next day, 21 June, 1645. There is a somewhat similar letter to the commander of Temple Michell, 29 June, 1645.
306 THE ANCIENT AND PRESENT STATB OF

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 172

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Somewhere close to Templemichael, on 29 June 1645, a summons letter went to the commander, similar to one sent days earlier. On 21 June, the besieged accepted quarter and came out with bag and baggage. They were stripped of all — goods, clothes, and arms — and brought before Lismore Castle to terrify those still inside, kept the night, and not allowed to proceed to Youghal until towards the evening of the next day.

Castlemartyr incorporated as a parliamentary borough

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork · 1674

Castlemartyr was incorporated on 28 July 1674, creating a parliamentary borough that returned Members to the Irish Parliament. Sir Richard Hull of Leamcon and Robert Pooley of Dublin were among its early representatives.

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Castlemartyr, Incorporated July 28th, 1674.
1692, September 19th. Sir Richard Hull, knt., of Leamcon; Robert Pooley, of Dublin. 1695, August 17th. Robert Pooley, of Dublin ; Samuel Morris, of Ballybeggon, Kerry. 1703, September 7th. Thomas Keightley, of Dublin ; Joseph Deane, of Dublin. 1703, October i8th. Robert Fitzgerald, of Corkbeg, vice Keightley, returned for the county

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 274

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Somewhere around here, Castlemartyr was incorporated on 28 July 1674 as a parliamentary borough sending members to the Irish Parliament. In 1692, Sir Richard Hull of Leamcon and Robert Pooley of Dublin represented it. Pooley served again in 1695 alongside Samuel Morris of Ballybeggon. Thomas Keightley and Joseph Deane followed in 1703, with Robert Fitzgerald replacing Keightley that October.

Castlemore in Moviddy, castle and 1641 forfeiture

Castlemore · townland · Cork · 1641

Castlemore in the parish of Moviddy formerly belonged to the old Swineys and afterwards to the Mac Cartys; Phelim Mac Owen Carty forfeited it in the 1641 rebellion. It was in repair and inhabited by Mr. Travers, and had formerly belonged to John Bailey, esq.

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^ Castlemore, in the parish of Moviddy, was formerly
as emore. j^^jj^ ^^ ^j^^ ^^^ Swineys, but afterwards belonged to the

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 101

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Somewhere around here is Castlemore, in the parish of Moviddy. It once belonged to the Swineys, then to the Mac Cartys. Phelim Mac Owen Carty forfeited it in the 1641 rebellion. The castle was in repair and inhabited by Mr. Travers. It had formerly belonged to John Bailey.

Clarahill and Mount Leader near Millstreet

Clarahill · townland · Laois

The last of the Kerry mountain range to the north was a lofty cone called Clarahill, at whose foot stood Mount Leader, a good house and plantation belonging to Mr. Edward Leader.

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the left the eye is entertained with various prospects of the Kerry mountains above-mentioned. The last of the range to the north is a lofty cone, called Clarahill ; at the foot of it is Mount Leader, a good house and plantation^ of Mr. Edward Leader. On the left is Kilmeedy, a small castle of the O'Donaghoes, now in ruins ; near which was a redoubt for half a foot company. As one descends the hills, the country opens all wii green and charming towards the Blackwater. Millstreet is
1 s ree . ^j^^ j^^^ village of any consequence in this part of the barony. The new turnpike road from Cork to Kerry runs through it, being carried over the Boggra mountain. A new barrack, and some manufactures in the linen trade intended to be set up here, will soon make it a place of some note. About a mile to the east is Drishane, a high castle built by Dermot Mac Carty, son to Teige Lord Muskery, who died in 1448. In 1641 Donogh Mac Carty joined the Irish, and forfeited this estate. Near the castle is a new handsome house of the late William Wallis, esq., who had considerably improved this part of the country, by manuring with lime, enclosing, planting, etc. Having mentioned everything considerable in this barony, on the north side of the river Lee, I shall return south, to Macroomp, and finish an account of that part of it lying on the south side of the river.<»7>

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 98

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The last of the Kerry mountain range to the north rises somewhere around here, a lofty cone called Clarahill. At its foot stood Mount Leader, a good house and plantation belonging to Mr. Edward Leader. Not far off is Kilmeedy, a small castle of the O'Donaghoes, now in ruins, and near it was a redoubt for half a foot company. As you descend the hills, the country opens all green and charming towards the Blackwater. Millstreet is the first village of any consequence in this part of the barony. The new turnpike road from Cork to Kerry runs through it, carried over the Boggra mountain. A new barrack and some manufactures in the linen trade intended to be set up here will soon make it a place of some note. About a mile to the east is Drishane, a high castle built by Dermot Mac Carty, son to Teige Lord Muskery, who died in 1448. In 1641 Donogh Mac Carty joined the Irish and forfeited this estate. Near the castle is a new handsome house of the late William Wallis, who had considerably improved this part of the country by manuring with lime, enclosing, planting.

Clonmeene rectory belonged to Mourne Abbey

Clonmeen · parish · Cork

The rectory of Clonmeene formerly belonged to Mourne Abbey. The rect was impropriated to Thomas Holmes Pomeroy, connecting the parish to both medieval monastic estates and later Protestant landed interests.

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Clonmeene. — Vide the Preb. of Kilmaclenine. The rect is improp.; Thomas Holmes Pomeroy, Esq., impropriator. This rect belonged formerly to Mourne abbey.
COOLINIE. — A preb., which see.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 40

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The parish of Clonmeen in Cork has a rectory that once belonged to Mourne Abbey. In later times the rectory was impropriated, meaning its tithes went not to the church but to a layman. That layman was Thomas Holmes Pomeroy. So a medieval monastic estate passed into the hands of a Protestant landholder.

Corkbeg church built by Act of Parliament

Corkbeg · townland · Cork

The church at Corkbeg was built by Act of Parliament under Queen Anne and was in repair. It formed part of the union of Aghada held by the bishop of Cloyne in commendam.

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£1 los.; Inch, j£i ; Rostillian, j£i los.; rect of Titeskin, ;^i 6s. 8d. Cork-beg ch. in repair, being built by Act of Parliament, 27 Anne, chap. 12.
Deanery. — Consisting of the entire rect. of Pharahy. Ch. in repair. Pat. the king. Taxed in the K. B. ;^3.

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 36

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Somewhere around here is a church at Corkbeg, built by Act of Parliament in the seventh year of Queen Anne's reign. It was in repair. It formed part of the union of Aghada, held by the bishop of Cloyne in commendam.

Cork city walls ordered repaired and partly demolished (1706)

Cork · city · Cork · 1706

In 1706, much of Cork's city wall was in ruinous condition, prompting a council order to repair breaches and remove stairs. The section facing the East Marsh was taken down that same year.

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Anno 1706, a great part of the city walls being in a ruinous condition, there was an order of council to have several of the breaches stopped, and all the stairs leading thereto taken down ; and the same year a great part of the city wall, facing the East Marsh, was taken down accordingly.
Bridees ^^ ^'^ '4^^ ^^ October, 1633, the North Bridge of this

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In 1706, much of Cork's city wall stood in ruinous condition. The council ordered several breaches stopped and all stairs leading to the walls taken down. That same year, a great part of the wall facing the East Marsh was taken down accordingly.

Cork Custom House described as elegant building

Cork · city · Cork

The Cork Custom House is described as a large, elegant three-storey building of brick with hewn stone angles, door-case, window-frames, cornice and balustrade. It housed the offices for the management of excise and customs for the port.

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The Custom House is a large, elegant building, of one
" inffs"* ' ^^^" structure, and two returns ; it consists of three stories ; the angles, door-case, and window-frames, are of hewn stone, as is the cornice and balustrade at top ; the other part of the building is of brick. In this house are the several offices for the management of the affairs of the excise and customs of this port, together with an elegant apartment and all proper conveniences for the

Internet Archive ancientandprese00caulgoog, Chapter 214

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In Cork, the Custom House stands as a large, elegant building of three stories, with two returns. The angles, door-case, and window-frames are of hewn stone, as is the cornice and balustrade at top. The rest of the building is brick. It holds the several offices for the management of the affairs of the excise and customs of this port, together with an elegant apartment and all proper conveniences.

Curragh: MacCarthy castle and chalybeate spring

Curragh · townland · Cork

At Curragh, north of Kanturk, stood a castle of the MacCartys, and near it was a most excellent chalybeate (iron-rich) water spring. The surrounding soil was whitish clay producing grass in plenty but very little tillage.

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same condition, the walls having braved all the injuries of time/'^ This castle, with the town and manor of Kanturk, belong at present to the Right Hon. the Earl of Egmont, who has also the title of viscount from this place. I have mentioned his lordship's titles to this manor in page 20 of this volume. The town of Kanturk is in a thriving condition, several well-built houses having been erected in it. Here is a neat market-house, but no church nearer than Newmarket. It is tolerably well peopled by persons mostly employed in the worsted manufacture. At Curragh, a little to the north of Kanturk, was a castle of the MacCartys, and near it is a most excellent chalybeate water. The soil in this neighbourhood is a whitish clay — in some places it is yellow, brown, and very deep — producing grass in plenty, but very little tillage, except some barley, oats, and potatoes.
Five measured English miles west of Kanturk is New- Newmar et. ^^^rket, the last place of any note in the north-west part of the county. It is adorned with a stately house of Boyle Aldworth, esq., composed of two regular fronts of hewn stone, which stands on the south-east side of the town. Newmarket consists of one regular street, and is a considerable thoroughfare into the county of Kerry. In it are some well-looking houses, and a decent parish church. To the west of this place, on the left-hand of the road to Blackwater Bridge, stands Castle Mac Awliflf, formerly the chief seat of that sept, and there is also another of their castles at Carrigacushin, a mile north-east of Newmarket.

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Somewhere close to Curragh, a little to the north of Kanturk, stood a castle of the MacCartys, and near it is a most excellent chalybeate water. The soil in this neighbourhood is a whitish clay, in some places yellow, brown, and very deep, producing grass in plenty but very little tillage, except some barley, oats, and potatoes. The castle, with the town and manor of Kanturk, belongs at present to the Right Honourable the Earl of Egmont, who also holds the title of viscount from this place. Kanturk is in a thriving condition, several well-built houses having been erected in it. There is a neat market-house, but no church nearer than Newmarket. The town is tolerably well peopled by persons mostly employed in the worsted manufacture. The walls of the castle braved all the injuries of time. Five measured English miles west of Kanturk is Newmarket, the last place of any note in the north-west part of the county. It is adorned with a stately house of Boyle Aldworth, Esquire, composed of two regular fronts of hewn stone, standing on the south-east side of the town. Newmarket consists of one regular street and is a considerable thoroughfare into the county of Kerry. In it are some well-looking houses and a decent parish church. To the west of Newmarket, on the road to Blackwater Bridge, stands Castle Mac Awliff, formerly the chief seat of that sept, and there is also another of their castles at Carrigacushin, a mile north-east of Newmarket.

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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Capture of Newtown Barry by yeomanry

Carrigtwohill burgage lands purchased from Newtons and Terries

Clondrohid church and triple intrenchments

Clondrohid church ruins and Knights Hospitallers of Mourne

Cloyne Cathedral described

Cork Cathedral rebuilt as parish church

Cork city streets measured at 124 acres c.1820

Cork City Workhouse opened

Dingle's loyal inhabitants and proposed garrison

Doneraile Cavalry address to Lord Viscount Doneraile, 1797

Doneraile Rangers Light Dragoons 1779

Earl of Cork acquires most of Youghal from Raleigh

Echo and former bells at Ballyvourney church

Great Island, anciently Arda-Neimhid

Hempen Textile Manufacture at Douglas

Ightermurragh castle built by the Supples

Imokilly barony landscape and ancient inhabitants

Iniscarra church chalice gift of Bishop Crow

Kanturk's proud ruins

Kilbritton Castle rebuilt as modern house by Jonas Stawell

Kilgobban and Cariganass Castles on the River Bandon

Killaspugmullane and Canaway churches

Kilnaglory, anciently Beatae Mariae de Beaver

Little Island church, formerly Sancti Lappani

Macroom named after a crooked oak tree

Major John Reading and the Tonson Family of Spanish Island

Mogeely castle ruins described

Mugron O'Mutan murdered by robbers of Cork

My Ladies Well at Sunday's Well

Origin of the name Passage

Patrick Mede's sanctuary in St. Multose Church, Kinsale, 1558

Robert Boyle's estates in Fermoy and Castlelyons

Sheriff Sober Kent's coffin at St. Fin Barre's vault

Sir William Courtenay abandons Tarbert seigniory

St. Catherine's Church site at North Abbey Square, Cork

St. Coleman's holy well near Cloyne

St Fin Barre's Cathedral register lost by Rev. Mr. Flack

St Finbarr's death at Cloyne and shrine in Cork

Tombs of Supples and Pitmans at Ightermurragh church

Trabolgan seat of Edmund Burke Roche, Baron Fermoy

Undecisive action at Saintfield

Underground cavity near Carrigtohill

Woods of Killeagh and Glenbower with remarkable echoes

Altar tomb of Captain Richard Bent in Cloyne Cathedral

Ballea Castle, former MacCarthy stronghold

Baron Lisle of Mount North, county Cork

Belvelly Castle mortgaged to Boyle

Bishop Richard Boyle buried in Cork cathedral

Bishop's Court mensal lands and gardens

Captain Evans resigns command of Doneraile Yeoman Cavalry

Carigdownane church ruins and Monaminy preceptory link

Castlehaven's summons to Templemichael, 1645

Castlemartyr incorporated as a parliamentary borough

Castlemore in Moviddy, castle and 1641 forfeiture

Clarahill and Mount Leader near Millstreet

Clonmeene rectory belonged to Mourne Abbey

Corkbeg church built by Act of Parliament

Cork city walls ordered repaired and partly demolished (1706)

Cork Custom House described as elegant building

Curragh: MacCarthy castle and chalybeate spring