An historical account of the plantation in Ulster at the commencement of the seventeenth century, 1608-1620

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1. St Peter and St Paul Abbey lands granted to Sir Toby Caulfield

   near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1607

   At least 20 balliboes of the lands belonging to the abbey of St Peter and St Paul in Armagh were granted to Sir Toby Caulfield, dated 4 June 1607. The grant specified 37 denominations, though these may not have exceeded 20 balliboes of 100 or 120 acres each.

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   (8). And St. Paule.— At least 20 balliboes of this abbey's lands had been granted to Sir Toby Caulfield. This is the number stated by Davys, but the denominations specified in the grant are 37, which may not, however, have included more than 20 balliboes of 100 or 120 acres each. The grant to Sir Toby is dated June 4, 1607. See Erck's Repertory^ p. 327.

   (9). Whitechurch. — Davys states in his Abstract that Whitechurch had six balliboes of this abbey's lands also. Their names, as recited in the grant (which is dated July 23, 1606, are Agheylogh, Ballitollogh, Clonynline, Ballylurgakeyle, Aghegletidy, and Aghedemoyle. See Erck's R^ertory^ p. 306.

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2. Trinity College assigned 4,000 acres in Tirhugh

   Tirhugh · barony · Donegal

   As part of the plantation settlement in Donegal, the Provost of Trinity College Dublin was assigned 4,000 acres in the barony of Tirhugh, described as a much larger quantity than originally intended, to support the education of youth in the kingdom.

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   (64). And Tyrconnell. — The commissioners prepared their proclamations to suit the circumstances of each county, first announcing, when possible, what principal natives were to have proportions, and where ; together with the names of such persons of humble rank as had been made freeholders. The proclamation at the Liffer, in Tyrconnell, may be quoted as an illustration. Its introductory paragraph is as follows : — *' As it has pleased the King to dispose and settle the lands and possessions of this county, which are come into his hands ; for the true information of the inhabitants touching the King's pleasure, we declare that whereas there are in this county five several precincts of land lately escheated, viz., Lyifer^ Portlogh, Boylagh, Doe, and Fawnett, the King of his bounty respecting the civil plantation of this county hath granted unto certain English [Scottish] undertakers the said precincts of Portloc;h and Boylagh, and hath reserved for the natives and certain servitors to be placed amongst them, the said precincts of Doe and Fawnett, which two precincts, containing 25,000 acres, are to be thus distributed, viz., to servitors two-fiflh parts, or thereabouts, and to the better sort of natives three-fifth parts, whereof we are severally ditected to assign unto Sir Mulmorie McSwine a Doe, to Donagh McSwine Banagh, to Donell McSwine Fawnett, and to young Tirlagh O'Boyle (see pp. 131, 176), so many quarters of land as shall amount to 2,000 acres a-piece ; and to Ny duff-ny Donell [Ineen duv Macdonneli] (see pp. 130, 131), 600 acres, and to Honora Bourke, the widow of O' Boyle, 400 (see p. 131 ). And having a provident care of the College near Dublin for the education of the youth of this kingdom, there has been assigned to the Provost of the said collie the number of 4,000 acres [a much larger quantity} lying in the barony of Tyrehugh, besides certain other

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3. Tyrone south of Blackwater shired as County Armagh in 1584

   near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1584

   The portion of the great principality of Tyrone which lay south of the Blackwater was shired in 1584 and named by the English the county of Armagh. The portion between the Foyle and the Bann was also shired at the same date and called the county of Coleraine.

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   (27). Surveyed, — After so much talk, on the part of the government and the earl about the necessity of a survey of at least the greater portion of his possessions, the work was at last accomplished in the summer of 1591. That portion of the great principality of Tyrone, inmich lay south of the Blackwater, had been shired in the year 1584, and was named by the English the county of Armagh. That portion of it which lay between the Foyle and the Bann had also been shired at the same date, and called the county of Coleraine. But the earl did not acknowledge that the representatives of the O'Cahans ranked among the Uriaghs of Ulster, nor that their "coimtry," although known as Oireacht Ui Cathain, or O'Cahan's country, was, in any respect distinct from Tyrone, being simply a territory thereof. This doctrine appears to have been admitted by the government in 1 591 ; for, according to the survey then made, the whole sweep from the Bann to the Finn on the west, and from the Blackwater northward to Lough Foyle and the sea, is represented as one vast region, consisting of the following eight baronies, with uieir subdivisions: — I. The barony of LoughinsholiH, so named from a small lake known anciently as Ltrngh'tnis-O* Lynn^ near the present village of Desertmartin. This barony or territory included two well-known subdivisions named respectively Glanconkeyn and Killetragh. II. The barony of Dungnnnon, including in former times the ancient territories of Alagh'Lonuhlairy which lay around Donaghmore ; UiBnuin, now Minterbim, in Aghaloo ; and Ui Caracain, the parish of Killyman. III. The barony of Clogher^ including the foAr subdivisions known respectively as the Closaghe, Ballentakan, the two Fintonaghs, and Termon McGuirk. The two last named, although in 1591 belonging to the barony of Clogher, were soon afterwards transfen^ to that of Oma|^, in which they are still com- £rised. The Closage was anciently the celebrated Magh" umhna, mentioned by the Four Masters at the year of the world 3727. "Fintonagh, — Fionntamknachy 'the fair

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4. Walter Talbott leases Ballyconnel lands and dies 1625

   Ballyconnell · town · Cavan · 1612–1625

   Walter Talbott let the Ballyconnell proportion on 1 September 1612 to John Talbott of Agher, County Meath, and Walter Brett of Dublin. Walter Talbott died on 26 June 1625 and was succeeded by his son and heir James Talbott, then only 10 years of age.

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   (74). Balleconnel, — See p. 338. This proportion is called Becdlaconnell in an inquisition — (29) Car. I. — ^and is mentioned as having been let by Walter Talbott, on the 1st of September, 10 12, to John Tialbott of Agher, in the county of Meath, and Walter Brett of Dublin. Walter Talbott died on the 26th of June, 1625, and was succeeded by his son and heir, James Talbott, then only 10 years of age.

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5. Walter Talbott's civil plantation at Ballyconnell

   Ballyconnell · town · Cavan

   Walter Talbott, styled of Ballyconnell in County Cavan, had established a claim on the Government through his purchase and settlement of lands at a comparatively early period. Chichester recommended Talbott and others as having begun a civil plantation that did much good in the country.

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   (258). Talboit,— This underUker had established a claim on the Government by his purchase and settlement of lands at a comparatively early period. Talbott is one of several whom Chichester recommends "to be respected the rather that they have begun a civil plantation already, which has done much good in that country, and have deserved other ways well by their good service."

   (259). Pynnar, — This servitor and undertaker is chiefly known by his Survey of the Plantation, which wiU be fully brought under the reader's notice afterwards.

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6. William Canning killed at 1641 outbreak in Garvagh

   Garvagh · townland · Derry · 1641

   William Canning was killed during the outbreak of the 1641 rebellion. He was succeeded by his eldest son and heir, George Canning of Garvagh and Agivey.

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   (81). Weife and familie, — Canning's wife was Anne, daughter of Gilbert Walker, of Walford, in the county of Worcester ; and his family included at least three sons, named respectively Paul, Robert, and William. Paul built the church fn Garvagh, and was living in 1619, but died soon afterwards and was succeeded by his brother William, Robert havine died previously to his eldest brother. William was killed at the outbreak of 1641, and was succeeded by his eldest son and heir George Canning of Garvagh and Agivey, who married Mary Stephney of Dublin. He was succeeded by his son, also named George, who, in 1697, married Abigail, daughter of Robert Strafford, M.P. for the county of Wicklow. He was succeede^l by his eldest son Stratford, who was bom in 1703, and who, in 1734, married Letitia, daughter and heir of Obadiah Newburgh, of Ballyhaise, in the county of Cavan. By this lady he left a large family, the eldest of whom, named George, married Mary Ann Costelloe, of Wigmore-street, London, thus incurring the displeasure of his family, and the penalty of disinheritance. This son died in 1771, three years after his marriage, leaving one child, whom his mother (although poor, and therefore despised by her husband's connexions), endowed with genius, and who became in due time the Right Hon.

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7. Bishop of Derry's city lands surrendered to King

   near Derry · city · Derry

   Most of the inhabited part of Derry city was found by inquisition to belong to the Bishop of Derry and had been surrendered by him to the King. Divers houses had been erected since a general restraint by proclamation.

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   meaner sort, having respect to their charges in building since the burning of the city, and of their continual and present abode and residence. And though most of the inhabited part of the city be found by office [inquisition] to belong to the Bishop of Derry, and has been surrendered by him to the King, and that divers of their houses were erected since the general restraint thereof by proclamation, yet there may be granted by them some further satisfaction, so as in the whole it exceed not, with the sum already paid, 2,000 marks. See supra,

   22. His Majesty hopes that the expenses may be reduced by Chichester's timely care, and that this desire of his may thereby be effected.

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8. Castle and ruined church on Lough Sheelin islands

   near Lough Sheelin · lake or lakes · Cavan · 1609

   The 1609 baronial map of the Clonmahone precinct marks a castle or fortress on the largest island in Lough Sheelin, and a ruined church on the next largest island. Neither the islands, castle, nor church are named on the map.

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   (260). CUmmahone, — See p. 204. The name of this barony is now written Clanmahon and Clonmahon. The old plantation precinct is comprised in the present barony so called, which lies on the southern border of the county of Cayan, and is bounded on the north and north-east, by the barony of Upper Loughtee ; on the east, by the barony of Castlerahan ; on the south, by the coonties of Meath, Westmeath, and Longford ; and on the west, by the county of Longford, and the barony ofTullaghonho, orTuIlybunco. On die baronial map of 1609, the compass points due west, and the boundaries, of course, differ accoroingly Irom those now named. The map represents the surface of this precinct as a complete net-work of woods and bog^ A stream issues from Logh Gawnah on the borders of Longford, and flows in an eastern direction to the head of Lough Sheillin. On the largest island in this part of Lough Sheilin there is a castle or fortress marked, and on the island next in size there is a ruined church ; but neither island, castle, or church is named. The barony contains about ^0^000 acres, exclusive of water, and with the exception of a few scraps of churchland, the map represents tms whole area as occupied by a few servitors and natives who were then supposea to have only had about S,ooo arable acres distributed amongst them all I

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9. Clonmany erenagh lands linked to Columkill

   Clonmany · town · Donegal

   Jurors testified on oath that three of six quarters of erenagh church land in Clonmany, Inishowen, were given in Columkill's time, and the bishop of Derry received proportionate rents from two of them. The traditions were sworn to with absolute confidence.

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   quarters, they found upon their oaths, that " of the said sixe quarters, three quarters were given in Columkillie's tyme, and that the lord bushopp of Derry hath and receaved, in right of his bushoppricke, out of two of the said quarters, such and the lyke rentes proporcionablie as out of the herenagh land in the parishes abovementioned, and that the thirde quarter named Donally, is free to Donough O'Morreesen, who is the abbott's corbe and the bushopp of Derrie's herenagh of those three quarters ; and the said jurors doe further say uppon their oathes that the other three quarters of the said sixe quarters of church land were given by the O'Dogherties and O'Donells to Columkill as a dedication towards his vestiments when he went to warre, which said three quarters, together with the said other thirde quarter, being free, were given to the auncesters of the said Donough O'Morreesan, who in those daies, were servaunts to Columkille, and are nowe in the possession of Sir Ralph Bingly, Knight ; and that the said herenagh paied unto the said bushop of Derrie, out of the bushop's thirds of the tieths of the said lands, the yerely pencon of ten shillings Englishe, and was auntiently accustomed to collect all the bushop's duties throughout the whole baronie of Enishowen ; and that in the said parishe are sixe gortes of glebes whereof three gortes belong to the viccar, and the other fower [three] gortes to the keeper of the missagh or ornaments left by Columkill" (26).

   The jurors at the LifTer bear the same testimony as others to the real ownership of the termon and herenagh lands : — "And further, the said jurors doe uppon their oathes, saie and presente, that in auncient tyme, there weare divers landes given by temporal lordes to saintes or holie men in the said com. [county], for celebrating divine service and prayinge for their soules' healthes, and

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10. Commissioners hold assizes at Derry amid bishop-Phillips dispute

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1608

    On 1 September the commissioners began assizes at Derry, where great contention existed between Bishop Montgomery and Sir Thomas Phillips over the island of Derry. They measured the island and swore the Bishop's witnesses on the ground, with the Lord Primate interpreting.

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    On Thursday, the 31st of August, the commissioners had dosed their work at Limavaddie, and proceeded to Derry, either on the afternoon of that day, or on the morning of Friday, the ist of September, "On Friday, being the ist of September," says their chronicler, "they began the assizes and business at the Derry, where, in the afternoon, the Lord Primate, the Lord Bishop of Derry, and Sir Oliver St John, came to them. About this island [of the Derry] grew great contention betwixt the Lord Bishop Montgomery and Sir Thomas Phillips. They themselves and the jury trod

    172 THE PLANTATION IN ULSTER.

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11. Free School grant of 1,536 acres in Cavan

    Cavan · town · Cavan · 1608–1610

    A Free School was to be erected in Cavan as part of the plantation scheme, with a grant of 1,536 acres originally made to build and endow it. This was part of the broader plantation provisions for the county.

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    (97). Free School, — ^To build and endow this school, a grant of 1,536 acres was originally made.

    (98). Tht Natives, — ^These natives, who were very numerous in Cavan, became more troublesome to manage than the project-makers supposed. Their removal from Ulster could not even be attempted, and they claimed freeholds in the lands that had belonged time immemorial to their clan. In his ' Notes' sent to London, Chichester refers to the matter as follows: — "The Cavan is a spacious and laige county, very populous; and the people hardy and warlike. The chief ot them are the O'Realyes, of which surname there are sundiy septs, most of them cross and opposite one unto another. By the division and separation among themselves, the whole county, which heretofore made their dependency upon the chief of the sept, may, with the more facility and assurance, be divided into parcels, and disposed to several freeholders, who, depending immediately upon the King, will not fear or obey their neighbours [their fonner Intimate superiors], unless some one or two be made so powerful as to overtop and sway down the rest ; and, therefore, care must be in the settlement of this country* that the greatest part of the people have their dependency immediately upon the Kii^ and as little upon the Irish lords as may be without apparent hindrance to the plantation and settlement of that country." The deputy seems to relent a little in reference to the principu O'Reilly, named Mulmorie [the name is now Mytes], who was likely to come to the wall in the scramble in conseqnence of so many natives urging their claims as freeholders, accordii^ to the deputy's account, but in reilitj because his patrimony was about to be handed over to

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12. Lifford fort on Lough Foyle

    Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1608

    Above Mongevlin, four miles up the river of Loughfoyle, stood the Liffer (Lifford), where The O'Donnell dwelt. Four miles above Liffer stood Castle Fene (Castlefinn), Niall Garve O'Donnell's house.

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    Swilly : — " From the entrie of the Lough [Swillyl until you come to a point of land a little short of Ench [Isle of Inch], there is neither castle nor fort, but then upon a jojmt of lande is a castle and an abbey called Ramullan [RathmuUan] — MacSwyn O'Farre's [Fanaid*s] chiefe country house. Fyve myles above Ramullan there is a castle of Hugh McHugh DufTe's [O'Donnell], called Ramalton [now Ramelton], standing upon the Lannan [river Lenan], which falleth in Lough Swilly — Hugh Duffe's own house. Three myles above Ramaltan, upon the Lough syde, in a baye, is the abbey of Kil O'Donnell, in Hugh McHugh Duffe*s countrey — here dwells only fryers. Five myles above Kil O Donnell there is a ford, passable at low water, wherein hath sometime bene a fort, called the Farcet [Fearsad] of Soloughmore. Three myles from this ford, towards Birt, standes an abbey called Ballaghan, over against Kil O'Donnell ; here dweU Fryers. Three myles from Ballaghan, towards Birt, is a poynt of lande which runs fan* into the Loughe, where hath bene a strong fort, but nowe broken downe, and is called Dimboye ; here dwells Shane MacManus Oge [O'Donnell]. Dunboyne and the point of lande whereon Birt standeth maketh a baye, m the bottome whereof stands an old fort, called Cul mac Tryen; this was wont to be held by [The] O'Donnell. From Cul mac Tryen runs a bogg three myles in length, to the side of Lough Foyle ; in the midst of the bogg is a standing lougne with a fort on the side of the loughe called Bonneber f Bun-aber], where Alexander McSorlie was slain. At the end of this bogg to Lough Foyle syde is the fort of Caigan ; here [at Bun-aber] dwells O'DonnelFs mother [Inendubh MacDonnell, see pp. 130, 228]. Three myles above Cargan stands a fort called McGwyvelin [Mongevlin], uppon the river of Loughfoyle — O'Donnell's mother's chief house. Above McGwyvelin, four myles up the river of Loughfoyle is the Liffer ; here dwelt [The] 0*DonneU. Four myles above the Liffer stands Castle Fcne [Finn]— Niall Garve's [O'DonneU's] house. Four myles above Castle Fene is a fryers*]; house called Drumboy. Three myles above Drumboy stands a fort called H I

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13. Londoners found Irish laborers more advantageous than English

    near Loughinsholin · barony · Derry · 1609–1610

    The Londoners initially recorded a precept that they would have nothing to do with the Irish, but soon discovered that native Irish laborers could be turned to better advantage than any laborers sent from England. This pragmatic shift undermined the plantation's goal of replacing the native population.

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    great barony of Louffhinsholin, containing the lands on which stood the wooas of Glenconkeyne and Killetragh, had not as yet been joined to the county of Coleraine to form the present county of Londonderry. It turned out that the Londoners were not bound by the 'Articles* to remove the natives. They put on record one of their 'precepts/ indeed, to the effect that they would have no Irish, — ^nothing to do with them, — but they soon found that the latter might be turned to better advantage than any labourers they could send from England.

    (59). Thltt purpose. — So early as December, 1608, the council in London had made known to Chichester, when referring to this matter, that "new rules for the Exdiequer have been drawn by the chief baron and allowed by the treasurer and chancellor of that court. The Chancellor has been requested to certify to the chancery of England the terms of such letters patent as hove been granted here of lands and offices in Ireland for the better answering of fines, rents, covenants, and provisoes ; which letters patent he [Chichester] is requested to cause to be enrolled in chancery." Among the State Papers is one, without date, containing the following list of Patents edready enrolled in Ireland : —

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14. Sir Thomas Chichester granted manor of Radonelly

    Rathdonnell · townland · Donegal · 1610

    Sir Thomas Chichester received 500 acres across Garrycarrow, Radonell, Lurganehoory, and Socker, with free fishing in Lough Swilly. The premises were created the manor of Radonelly with 200 acres in demesne and a court baron.

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    8. Grant to iS/r Thomas Chichester (229), Knt, Garrycarrow, Radonell, Lurganehoory, and Socker, one quarter each ; in all, 500 acres, with free fishing in Loughswilly. Rent, 4/. English. The premises are created the manor of Radonnelly with 200 acres in demesne, and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 8 December, 8th [1610].

    9. Grant to Henry Hart (230), Esq, The lands of.Ballynasse, Dromnative, Ballichonell, Ardbegg, Ardmore, Magheryrowartie, Gortecorky, and the island of Inisbofin, one quarter each ; in all, 1,000 acres, with free fishings in the sea and rivers near the said lands. Rent, 8/. English. The premises are created the manor of Baliynasse, with 300 acres in demesne, and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 10 June, 9th [161 1].

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15. Ballyhaise market town and Ballyhaise House

    Ballyhaise · town · Cavan

    Ballyhaise, identified with Taylor's lands at Aghteeduffe, became a market town standing on the Annalee river on the road from Cavan to Clones. Ballyhaise House, the residence of a gentleman named Humphreys, was surrounded by extensive plantations in the parish of Castleterra, Upper Loughtee.

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    (36). Dwellingin it, — See Inquisitions of [lister, Cavan, (48) Car I. There is no account in this inquisition of the building erected by John Taylor, nor of the date at which he died. He was succeeded by a person named Brockhill Taylor, but whether his son or a kinsman we cannot telL The latter was styled oi Bcdlyhayes al* Aghteeduffe, Co. of Cavan, and died on the lothofjuly, 1636. lie left two daughters, co-heiresses, Eliza, aged eleven years, and Maxy, aged four years at the time of his death. {Ibid, \ see also (63) Car. I). There is now a market town at Ballyhaise, which stands on the Annalee river, on the road from Cavan to Clones. Ballyhaise House, now the residence of a gentleman named Humphreys, is surrounded by very extensive plantations. It is situated in the parish of Castleterra,. Upper Loughtee.

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16. Castle of Cavan to be strengthened and granted to a servitor

    Cavan · town · Cavan · 1611

    The Castle of Cavan, the old castle of the O'Reillys, was to be strengthened and granted to a servitor who could use the ruins and stores to build a stone house of strength nearby. The London council wrote to Chichester about this in April 1611.

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    15. The Castle of Cavan to be strengthened, and money assigned for this, and the fort in Loughinsolin.

    confusion amongst the undertakers, and occasion many suits between them and the servitors and natives. Secondly, the concealments might fall in such places as would make the rest of the proportion useless^ if granted away. Thirdly, it would cause an intermixture of natives and servitors with the British undertakers contrary to the project of plantation. Besides, it is against their promise to the undertakers. If any concealments fall out to be within the natives' and servitors' precincts, the like benefit is to be theirs. Lastly, by this proposition the bishops and deans would be prejudiced who have some lands passed to undertakers by the defects of the map, which are to be restored.

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17. Enniskillen castle assigned to Cuconnaght Maguire in estate division

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh

    Under a division arranged by Lord Deputy Carew, Cuconnaght Maguire received the castle of Enniskillen along with several baronies of Fermanagh. The arrangement was subsequently disapproved of by Chichester, who saw little hope of civility in the country under the two rival chiefs.

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    (80). Knockniny. — ^According to the terms of division refefred to in the preceding note, Cuconnaght got the castle of EnniskiUen, the half barony of CooTe, the barony of Luigue, the barony of Magberyboy, the barony of Clinawley, and so much of the buony of Knockninny as lies on the south and west sides of Lough Erne, together with such islands in the Lough . as belonged anciently to the divisions now named. Connor Roe got, -

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18. Indenture near Dunluce between Perrott and O'Donnell

    Dunluce · townland · Antrim · 1584

    An indenture was made between Sir John Perrott and Sir Hugh O'Donnell at a camp near Dunluce to settle the disorders in Tyrconnell. O'Donnell agreed to deliver 700 beeves and provide hostages including his son Rory, McSwyne Fanad's son, and McSwyne na Doe's son.

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    (S3)» Utterly wasted.-^Yox the settlement of these commotions an indenture was entered into between Sir John Perrott and Sir Hugh O'Donnell in the following terms :— " Whereas, the said Sir Hugh, by his indenture dated at the camp, near Dunluce, the 20th Sept., 1584, did covenant to find and maintain in Tyrconnell 200 footmen ; and whereas he seemeth to be grieved with the disorder of such soldiers as were laid upon him, the Lord Deputy and council are content to receive of him, for the year past, 700 good, fat, and larg* beeves to be delivered at Sligo, and afterwards yearly at Kells, co. Meath. Sir Hugh also covenants to deliver to the castle of Dublin, his son Rowry O'Donnell,- McSwyne Fanad's eldest son, and McSwyne na Doe's eldest son, as pledges ; and to satisfy all controversies between him and William Bowen, and between the said Sir Hugh and one Hugh O'Donnell otherwise McEd^;an [son of the Dean], and Sir John O'Dogherty, or any others." Calendar of Carew MSS,, second series, pp. 444, 445.

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19. Kilmacrenan described as mountains and muirlands

    Kilmacrenan · town · Donegal

    The barony of Kilmacrenan, allotted to Servitors and Natives, was characterised as a region of mountains and muirlands with little attractive soil. The only exception was a small patch of good land along the shores of Lough Swilly.

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    (199). Killmacrenan. — As already observed, the baronies to which natives, who had got portions of land, were compelled to retire, had few or no attractions of soil, however ^picturesque they may have appeared. In this respect Kilmacrennan was no exception to the general rule, for with the exception of a little patch of good soil on the shores of Lough Swilly, the whole region was one of mountains and muirlands.

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20. Sir John Drummond and James Clapham take possession in Strabane precinct

    near Strabane · town · Tyrone · 1611

    Sir John Drummond appeared in person and took possession of 1,000 acres in the Strabane precinct but had only one Scottishman, 2 garrons and a mare. James Clapham, also with 1,000 acres, was resident and preparing to people his land with arms in readiness.

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    ["Preanct of Strabane. The Earl of Abercorne, chief undertaker, has taken possession, resident with lady and family, and built for the present near the town of Strabane some large timber houses, with a court 116 foot in length and 87 foot in breadth, the grounsells of oaken timber, and the rest of allor [alder] and birch, which is well thatched with heath and finished. Has built a great brew house without his court 46 foot long and 25 foot wide. His followers and tenants have, since May last, built 28 houses of fair copies ; and before May, his tenants, who are all Scottishmen, the number of 32 houses of like goodness. Is preparing materials for building a fair castle and a bawn, which he means to put in hand for the next spring. There are 120 cows in stock for his own use. Sir Thomas Boyde, Knight, has a proportion of land, is resident with his wife and family ; is providing material for building. Sir George Hamilton, Knight, a proportion of land, resident with his wife and family. Has built a good house of timber for the present, 62 foot long and thirty foot wide. He brought over some families of Scots, who have built them a bawn and good timber houses, 80 cows and 16 garrons among them. Sir John Dumonde [Drummond] Knight, 1,000 acres ; appeared in person, took possession, and has one Scottishman, 2 garrons and a mare. James Clapham, 1,000 acres ; resident, prepares to people his land, competent store of arms in readiness James Hayge, 1,500 acres ; has not appeared, nor any for him ; nothing done. Sir Claude Hamylton, Knight, 2,000 acres ; has not appeared, nor any for him ; nothing done. George Hamilton, 1,000 acres; has taken possession, is resident, making provisions for building." Carew's Report in 161 1].

    CXXHL 1,000 Acres.

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21. View from the conical peak of Slieve Snaght, Inishowen

    near Slieve Snaght · mountain or mountain range · Donegal

    From the conical peak of Slieve-Snaght in Inishowen, the hills, glens, lakes, dells and streams of that wildly picturesque region are spread at the observer's feet. The view extends to Magilligan Strand, the heights around Derry city, and the headlands on the Antrim coast.

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    conical peak of Slieve-Snaght, or even on one of its huge shoulders, the hills and glens of Inishowen, the lakes, and dells, and streams of that wildly picturesque region, are literally spread at his feet ; whilst far away, his eye rests on many attractive places, including the Magilligan Strand, the heights around the city of Derry, and even the headlands on the Antrim coast. But, as an illustration better still, let him ascend that magnificent alpine range, now known as the Sperrin mountains, which extends along the mutual border of Londonderry and Tyrone, and forms the culminating point of the extensive highlands in both those counties. The highest peak there, called Sawel, is about 2,230 feet above the sea-level, and from it the spectator may be literally said to behold, as on a map, the several divisions of Ulster ; and more especially those counties which our task will require us to notice in detail, and which group themselves, with one exception, around and near the base of the mighty mountain range now mentioned. The whole field of the plantation thus lies all around, extending from Lough Ramor, which forms one part of the boundary line with Leinster on the south, to the coasts of Derry and Donegal on the north-west ; and from Lough Neagh and the Bann on the east, beyond Lough Erne, and to the boundary line with Connaught on the west.

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22. Advowson of Donaghmore rectory conveyed in 1628 re-grant

    Donaghmore · parish · Donegal · 1628

    The 1628 re-grant of Tawnaghforis and Lurga in trust for Lady Anne Bingley also conveyed the advowson of the rectory of Donaghmore, to be held in free and common socage under usual plantation conditions.

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    the quarter of Callan, lyinge in the proportion of Tawnaforis, ever since the date of the letters pattents passed unto the said Mr. Harrington, of the said proportion, untill May last, and hath come nowe growinge upon the same, and paies per an. 4/. sterling. Hu^ Mergagh CDonnellt a meere Irishman, and his Irish undertenants, did hould by demise and graunt from Lieut John Dutten [or Dutton], deceased, assignee unto Sir Ralph Bingley, deceased, and now held by demise from Edward Torleton, Esq., assignee unto Robert Harrington, Esq., in ryght of his wife, the }i quarter of Capragfa, called Monachan, ever since the foresaid letters patents untill May last, and hath corne nowe growinge upon the same, which said ^ quarter is worthe and pales per an. 3/. los, sterl. Bryan CDondl^ a meere Irishman, held one tryan of the quarter of Creggan, by demise and graunt from Thomas Ewartt, and same paies per an. 2Qr. TooU boy O^Donell^ a meere Irishman, held by demise and graunt from Robert Harrington, Esq., % a tiran of the quarter of Cashellnegoer, ever since tne date of the foresaid letters pattents untill May last, and enjoyeth the same as yet, and paies per an. \os. sterling." All these lands were let to the Irish over and above the one fourth part of this estate allotted, as in all other cases, for natives; and because of this violation of the terms in the original patent from the Crown, not only the lands thus let, but the rents and profits that had arisen therefirom, became forfeited to the King. {Inquisitions of Ulster, Donegal, (17) Car. I). For a list of all the Irisa occupants of Tawnaforis in 1630, see Inquisitions of Ulster, Don^al, (12) Car. I. On the 9th otjuly, 1628, there was a grant of Tawnaforis, 2,000 acres, and Lurga, 1,000 acres, in trust for lady Anne Binglie, according to the instructions for re-grants, viz., the grantee to pay a double rent and a fine of 30/. for every 1,000 acres. The Trustees in this case were John Earl of Bridgewater, William Ravenscroft, Edward Orwell, and Henry Skipwith. The re-grant conveyed also the advowson of the rectory of Donaghmore, with a free fishery in the water of Loughswilly. To be held in free and common socage, on the usual conditions of plantation. Soon after this date. Lady Bingley became Dame Anne Harrington^ wife of Robert Harrington; and on the 12th of May, 1630, the lands of Tawnaforis was granted to her second husband and herself, or the longer liver of them. The proportion of Tawnaforis to be called the manor of Orwell.

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23. Assaroe Abbey inhabited by monks near Ballyshannon

    Assaroe · waterfall · Donegal

    The Abbey of Assaroe (Asheroe) lay one mile from Ballyshannon towards the sea and was still inhabited by monks at the time of description. It was situated along the route between Ballyshannon and Donegal town.

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    Ballakit— here dwells Donnell Gallocar [O'Gallagher], one of O'Donnell's chief counsellors. Ten myles above Ballakit is Loughfene [Finn], upon the ry ver Fene [Finn], where the ryver hath his first head. Four myles westward from Ballakit is Bamesmore. From Bamesmore to the castle of Beleek, that stands upon Lough Erne, is twelve myles. From Beleek to Ballashanan is three miles — here dwells McO'Dongonrye [Rorie, son of O'Donnell). From Ballashanan to the Abbey of Asheroe, to the seawards, is one myle; inhabited by monkes. From the Abbey of Asheroe to the Abbey and Castle of Dunagall, is nine myles. Here is a good haven, and the ryver Eske falls into it Three myles above Donas;all is Lough Eske, O'Donnell's chief keeping — O'Donnelrs chief storehouse for the warr. Over against Donagall, two myles on the other syde of the water, stands O'Boyle, where the ships used to ride — O'Boyle's chief house. Seven myles from O' Boyle, to the seaward, is a castle called McSwyn O'Bane's [Bannagh's] Tower. From this place to the haven of CalboyXKillybegs] is three myles — here dwells Seneschal McGonell. Four myles from there stands the castle of Bromoyle, in the lower end of the countrey — here dwells Hugh boy McSwyne O'Bane's [McSwyne Bannagh's] brother. From thens four myles is a small haven called Cometillen. This haven devydes McSwyne O'Bane's countrey and O'Boyle's. At the lower end of O'Boyle's countrey is a castle called Kilmirrish — here dwells the Bishop of O'Boyle. Next to that castle is the haven of Bonabbar. This haven parteth O'Boyle's country and McSwyne O'Doe's. And next to that is the haven Cono^rhen, with a castle so called ; this is McSwyne O'Doe's chief house. The next haven to this is Red haven, which parts McSwyne O'Doe's countrey and McSwyne O'Fane's [Fawnett'sJ. By the syde of this haven is the castle of Menryee, a castle of McSwyne O'Fanet's. Small boats may come from the Red haven to the castle — here dwells Alexander McDonologhe. The midland of TirconneU is inhabited by the sept of O'GaUocars." See Ulster yaumal of Arckoeology^ vol. v., pp. I41-143.

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24. Ballyshannon and Liffer tenants exempted from removal order

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal · 1608–1609

    Inhabitants of the town of Ballyshannon and Liffer who were tenants of bishops', abbey, and tennon lands were excepted from the general order to vacate, along with other King's patentees whose grants were still in force.

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    lands assigned for corporate towns and free schools. The said servitors and natives to have and to hold the said portions to them and their heirs forever, free fix>m all rents, heaves, cutting, &c. [only the two widow ladies above-named were free from rents]» on observing the articles and conditions of plantation. . . . AU the inhabitants of the precincts of Lylfer, Portlagh, and Boylagh, and of the 4,000 acres assigned to the College (except the inhabitants of the town of Ballashannon and Lyffer, tenants of bishops', abbey, and tennon glands) or otner the King's patentees, whose grants are now in force (if any be) who are to produce their letters patent, do prepare themselves clearly to avoid [cease to occupy] tneir several possessions within the said precincts of Lyflfer, Portlogh, and Boylagh, and the lands assigned the college, and leave the same to the English and Scottish undertakers, and to the said college, to whom the King has granted the same. And if they [the natives] will attend us to receive their new proportions and allotments, they shall have the same assigned in such convenient time as they may thereupon begin their planting and ploughing for the next season ; and receive several particulars 01 the quarters by name, in the precincts of Doe and Fawnett, wnereupon every person shall be placed, to the end they may pass the same by letters patent and possess the same accordingly."

    (65). Assigned unto them* — The inhabitants of Fermanagh had been long distinguished for the placidity of their characters, of which Davys himself was aware (see p. Ill), and, even under the the aggravating circumstances now described, they appear to have avoided any special exhibition of temper. Only four years previously, he and his employers professed the tenderest care over the interests of tnese inhabitants of Fermanagh. The native chiefe, however, were then to be dealt with, and nothing could exceed the apparent anxiety of the planters to pro-

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25. Cattle landed at Island Magee for Mountjoy plantation

    near Island Magee · parish · Antrim · 1610–1611

    Lord Ochiltree had 50 cows and 60 young heifers landed at Island Magee in Clandeboy, destined for his plantation proportion in the Mountjoy precinct.

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    [" 77ie Precinct of Mountjoy, The Lord Uchdrie [Ochiltree], 3,000 acres ; being stayed by contrary winds in Scotland, arrived in Ireland (at the time of our being in Armagh, upon our return home), accompanied with 33 followers, gent [gentlemen] of sort [rank], a minister, some tenants, freeholders, and artificers, unto whom he hath passed estates; and hath built for his present use three houses of oak timber, one of 50 foot long and 22 wide, and two of 40 foot long, within an old fort, about which he is building a bawn. He has sundry men at work providing materials, and there are in readiness 240 great trees felled, and some squared ; and is preparing stone, brick, and lime for building a castle, which he means to finish next Spring. There are two ploughs going upon his demesne, with some 50 cows, and three score young heifers landed at Island Magy [Magee], in Clandeboy, which are coming to his proportion, and some 12 working mares; and he intends to begin residence upon his land the next Spring, as he informeth us. Sir Robert HepbumCy Knight ^ i»5oo acres ; sowed oats and barley the last year upon his land, and reaped this harvest 40 hogsheads of com; is resident; hath 140 cows, young and old, in stock, and 8 mares. Hath 7 householders, being in number 20 persons ; is building a stone house 40 foot long and 20 wide, already a story high, and before the end of this season he intends to have it three stories high, and to cover it, and the next Spring to add another story to it ; good store of timber felled and squared, and providing materials to finish the work. The Laird Lochnorris^ 1,000 acres ; being diseased himself, as we were informed, had his agent here, Robert O'Rorke ; hath some timber felled, and is preparing materials for building against next Spring. Bernard Lendsey and Robert Lendsey, 1,000 acres apiece, have taken possession personally in the Summer, x6io, returned into Scotland; agent, Robert Cowties, resident; a timber house is built on Robert Lendsey's portion, who hath three householders, being in number 1 2 persons. Hath eight mares and eight cows with their calves, and five oxen, with swine and other small cattle, and a competent portion of arms. Robert Stewart of Haulton, 1,000 acres ; has appeared in person, having brought

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26. Charlemont fort above the Blackwater

    near Charlemont · village · Armagh · 1608–1620

    The fort of Charlemont occupied a commanding position above the Blackwater, making it a strategic military site in the plantation defences.

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    545. 546. • Chambers, Matthew, a lessee, 496. Chapman, 532. See Clapen or Clephane, Charlemont, fort of, its position above the Blackwater,

    159. Chatterton, Captain, his grant in the barony of Orior, 64,

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27. Culmore castle at the mouth of the river

    near Culmore · town · Derry · 1610

    The castle of Culmore, situated on the mouth of the river near Derry, was specifically excluded from the Londoners' demand of 4,000 acres. It was noted as a distinct fortified site in the plantation negotiations.

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    " Demand of 4,000 acres of land to be laid to the Derry. The deputies for London demanded 4,000 acres to be laid out for the use of the inhabitants of the Derry, on the same side of the river as the town stands, excluding all and every part of Adhorties [O'Doghert/s] land, and also the castle of Culmore upon the mouth of the river ; and as these 4,000 acres will comprise Lady Pawlett's land, and what else may haply belong to the Bishop of Derry, which is not yet known, they desire that all those titles may be cleared at the King's charge. However, they intend to build churches, and make endowments of competent livings for the maintenance of the ministry.

    380 THE PLANTATION IN ULSTER.

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28. Division of MacMahon lands: Bagenall receives Mucknoe

    Muckno · parish · Monaghan

    After Hugh Roe MacMahon's execution, Sir Henry Bagenall received all the lands of Mucknoe, about 3,000 acres Irish measure, described as three ballybetaghs, in respect of his ability to build and inhabit for defence of the country on a most dangerous border.

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    several lands undermentioned, viz., Sir Henry Bagenall ^ ** in respecte of his hability to builde and inhabite for the defence of the countrey, beinge upon a most dangerous border," got all the lands of Mucknoe, being three ballybetaghs, or about 3,000 acres Irish measure. Sir John Elliot, **thirde baron of her Majesty's Exchequer," got Ballivolan, containing eight tates [about 60 acres in each tate] ; Aghnemollen and Annye, ten tates ; and Dromsnott, six tates. It does not appear that any of Mac- Mahon's lands fell into the possession of Mr. Solicitor Wilbraham. Captain Henshawe, as seneschal of Monaghan, got possession of MacMahon's principal residence or castle, with all its adjoining lands. Captain IVallis, or, as his name is sometimes written. Captain Humphry Willies, got lands called Kilmore, containing six tates ; and Ballemorohie, one bally betagh, or 1,000 Irish acres. John Connclany parson of Monaltie, got lands called Tedannat, consisting of two sub-divisions named Ballymacmurray and Ballekenan, and containing 16 tates. Thomas Asshe, of Trym, gent., got the lands known as Rammallys, three tates ; Donagh, one tate ; Greghlin and the Grainge, six tates. Hugh Strowbridge, of Dublin,

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29. Enniskillen and Lough Erne's two portions

    near Enniskillen · town · Fermanagh

    The lower or northern portion of Lough Erne, between Enniskillen and the sea, is about ten miles long and varies from two to eight miles in width. The upper portion from Belturbet to Enniskillen is so thickly studded with islands as to resemble winding channels rather than a lough.

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    the lake is nine miles long, and from one and a-half to five in breadth ; the lower, or northern portion, between Enniskillen and the sea, is about ten miles long, and varies in width from two to eight miles. But both portions are crowded with islands, many of which are large, well-wooded, and inhabited. The upper part, extendu^ from Belturbet to Enniskillen, is so thick^ studded with islands as to resemble rather a number of winding channels than a lough ; whilst those in the lower part are not so numerous, but generally of greater individual extent These islands offer the rarest attractions to the archaeologist, naturalist, botanist, and geologist. " The antiquary who would trace the history of his race through monuments which have descended to our time from the earliest period of society in Erin, shall have his attention drawn m numerous instances to the cairn, cromlech, and socalled druidical circle, to the pillar-stone, Tuatha-De- Danaan rath, and to the finest of all the Round Towers in Ireland. The geologist shall be introduced to caves . . . perhaps the most wonderful in the west of Europe;' whilst the naturalist will find that "the lake from its extent and innumerable fastnesses, may be considered a kind of paradise fOr birds of nearly all Irish species." See Wakeman's Lough Erne, Introduction, pp. iv., v., and p. 74 of the work.

    (69). Set down, — There are only 18 parishes in Fermaruigh, averaging, according to Dr. Beaufort, about 13,220 acres each. Of these 15 are in the diocese of Clc^her, and the remaining three belong to that of Kilmore. See Memoir of a Map of Ireland, pp. 32, J3.

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30. Fishings of Lough Foyle and the Bann under dispute

    near Lough Foyle · estuary · Derry · 1608

    Chichester instructed Ley and Davys to declare the fishings of the river of Lough Foyle and the Bann, and what claims were made to them, requesting the council in London to declare its pleasure on the matter.

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    [Ley and Davys] must remember to declare the fishings of the river of Loughfoyle, the Ban (see p. I go), and other places which are in this county, and what claims are made to them, and therein [to request the council in London to] declare their pleasures."

    Such is Chichester's account of Sir Donell's 'country,' written when that chief was awaiting his trial ; and although the writer affected not to know what would be the result of O'Cahan's imprisonment in Dublin castle, on one point he seems to have made up his mind, to wit, that the captive should be no more permitted to trouble the *civilizers' in Ulster. Davys and Ley did not then go to London to explain how efficiently Sir Donnell had assisted them, first, to subjugate the North, and afterwards to banish O'Neill ; nor to plead that, because of his usefulness and fidelity to the English, he might be generously dealt with, even although his allegience had been made somewhat shaky by harsh treatment afterwards. They did not go to demand, in fact, as they ought to have done, that O'Cahan might be secured in peaceable possession of at least a portion of his estates. On the contrary, with Chichester's 'notes' in their hands, and his inspiration to prompt all their arrangements with the council in London, they went prepared to explain how that by an Act passed in the eleventh year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth, they could seize every foot of O'Cahan's country, that the best interests of the plantation required them to do so, and that should it really not be found possible to have him hanged in Ireland, he must be transferred to England, and there, by some means, prevented from ever setting foot in Ulster again.

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31. Fortifications and workmen at Derry

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1615

    Mr. Benson controlled most of the building workmen in the north of Ireland due to the buildings and fortifications at Derry. Canninge recommended engaging Benson for stonework as he was the most capable builder in the region.

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    Having thus first made known the state of affairs on his return, with an urgent request to be better supplied with that commodity so indispensable to settlers in Ulster, to wit, muskets, calivers, half pikes, powder, and bullet-moulds, Canning writes soon afterwards in a less excited state (for no doubt the poor native churls were his friends and protectors), and giving some very interesting particulars as to the progress of the infant settlements in Aghadowey, and other neighbouring districts. The following lettef is without date, but it must have been written very soon after his arrival on the nth of May, 1615 :«— " May it please you to understand that, after a long stay at Chester for passage, I arrived att the Derry upon the Xlth of Maye, and from thence to your proportion, where I found all things in the same state I left them, not anie thing affected by Mr. Heyward concerning the materials for building, to which he hath tyed himself by articles ; his reason and excuse was the extremitie of the Winter, the like hath not here been knowne in the memorie of man, the waters so extreme with the abundance of snowe that it was impossible to pass anything upon the Ban (88), besides their cattell being brought into such povertie that they are yet hardly restored to do any service ; this excuse must be favourably construed, because I see that Mr. Warner, who hath been here all winter, could not possiblie till yesterday gett a boatfuU of lymestone to the place of the Mercers' building, having the last sommer provided the most parte of their stone in place, and agreed with masons for the work, who came from Derry to sett upon it in the beginning of this month, and were forced to return back and doe nothing, so their work is not yet begun. He hath agreed with Mr. Benson for the stone work 4^. 2d, the pearche for their castell. I think it not unfitt to follow the same course, for Mr. Benson is best able to performe it of all the men in theise partes, having by reason of the buildings and fortifications att the Derry most of the workmen in the North of Ireland at his disposall ; and I can heare yet of no other that doth anie work more reasonable, nor performe better than he hath done. Here are nowe some brickes making not farr from our place of building [Agivey], crosse the Ban (89), if they prove good (which most men doubte), then it will doe well after the stone walls are raised to the first floore, to finish it upp with bricke ; a thin wall will then be sufficient, but in all men's judgment the bottom must needs be stone.

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32. Free School lands assigned at Mountjoy

    near Mountjoy · population centre · Tyrone · 1608–1620

    Twelve Ballyboes (750 acres) were assigned for the maintenance of a Free School to be erected at Mountjoy as part of the plantation settlement. This was one of the specific purposes for which lands were set apart.

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    The other twelve Ballyboes, or seven hundred and fifty acres, may be assigned to the maintenance of a Free School to be erected at Mountjoy (20).

    Touching the disposing of the Natives, some may be planted on the two thousand three hundred and twenty three Acres of Land (21), and the Glebes of the Parsons (22) ; others upon the I^ands of Sir Arthur CNeall's sons (23), and Sir Henry Oge O'Neairs sons (24), and of such other Irish as shall be thought fit to have any Freeholds there. Some others may be placed on the portions of such Servitors as are not able to inhabit their lands with English or Scottish Tenants, especially of such as know best how to rule and order the Irish (25).

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33. Henry Hart granted Inisbofin and Ballynasse lands

    Inishbofin · townland · Donegal · 1611

    Henry Hart received 1,000 acres including Ballynasse, Dromnative, Ballichonell, Ardbegg, Ardmore, Magheryrowartie, Gortecorky, and the island of Inisbofin, created into the manor of Ballynasse with 300 acres in demesne.

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    9. Grant to Henry Hart (230), Esq, The lands of.Ballynasse, Dromnative, Ballichonell, Ardbegg, Ardmore, Magheryrowartie, Gortecorky, and the island of Inisbofin, one quarter each ; in all, 1,000 acres, with free fishings in the sea and rivers near the said lands. Rent, 8/. English. The premises are created the manor of Baliynasse, with 300 acres in demesne, and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 10 June, 9th [161 1].

    10. Grant to Sir Ralph Bingley (231), Knt, Balligallaghan and Cratelagh, one quarter each ; Nydowny and Reighbegg, two half quarters ; Molmoreightragh and Molmoreoughtragh, two half

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34. Hugh Hamilton of Ballygawley created Baron Hamilton

    Ballygawley · townland · Tyrone · 1660–1679

    Hugh Hamilton, second son of Archbishop Archibald Hamilton, lived at Ballygawley in Tyrone and was created on 2 March 1660 Baron Hamilton of Glenawly in county Fermanagh. After his death in 1679, his widow married Henry Mervyn of Trillick in Tyrone.

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    gowers ; a market every Thursday at Killmor|;an, and two urs, to be held respectively on the 20th of May and 24th August. To be held according to the conditions of plantation, and the instructions of 1626 for renewing grants of undertakers. This Archibald Hamilton wm son of Sir Claude Hamilton of Cochonogh, in Scotland. He succeeded Myler Magrath as archbishop of Cashel and bishop of Emly, and married dame Anne BalfoWTy the daughter of Lord Balfour, and widow of Sir John Wemyss, whose untimely death near Lisnaskea, has oeen already mentioned. On the outbreak of 1641, this archbishop Hamilton was plundered, and obliged tojescape for his life. He died at Stockholm in the year 1659. His second son, Hugh Hamilton, lived at Ballygawley, or Ballygally, in Tyrone, and was created, on Uie 2nd of March, 1660, Baron Hamilton of Glenawly, in thQ county of Fermanagh. He married Susanna, the youngest daughter of Sir William Balfour of Mountwhany and and Pitcullo, in Fifeshire. Soon after his death, in 1679, his widow married Henry Mervyn of Trelick, or Trillick, in Tyrone. Baron Hamilton left one son, lord William, who died without issue, and several daughters, thA youngest of whom, Arabella-Susanna, became the wife of Sir John MagiU of Gill-hall, in the county of Down. $#• Lodge, edited by Archdall, vol. ii., p. 30a

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35. Inquisition at Dungannon for crown and church lands

    near Dungannon · town · Tyrone

    An inquisition was held at Dungannon to distinguish between crown and ecclesiastical lands in Tyrone and to determine legal ownership of termon and herenagh lands. It was postponed until the last day of the commissioners' sojourn there.

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    The holding of the inquisition to distinguish between the crown and ecclesiastical lands in Tyrone, and to determine the legal ownership of the termon and herenagh lands, was postponed until the 23rd, the last day of the commissioners' sojourn, at Dungannon. The same members of the commission sat here as at Armagh, excepting that George Sexten (16), the escheator-general

    deprived of its whole eastern portions which constitute Londonderry, Tyrone is described, generally, as extending from Lifibra to the Blackwater, which amounts exactly to the same, for the Irish designated the whole extent of water from Leith-bhear or Liffer to the sea as Loch-Feabhuil [Lough Foyle]. Thus, ** what modem map-makers called me river Foyle, the ancient Irish considered as a part of the loch." See Miscellany of the Celtic Society, p. 301.

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36. Kingsmill grant and manor of Kingstown near Lough Swilly

    near Lough Swilly · estuary · Donegal · 1611–1612

    John Kingsmill, a distinguished servitor, received 1,000 acres across multiple townlands including Bally-Ivollely, Bochrill, and others, with liberty of fishing in Lough Swilly. The premises were created the manor of Kingstown with 300 acres in demesne and a court baron, held of the castle of Dublin subject to plantation conditions.

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    4. Grant to John Kingsmi/l (225), Esq. The towns and lands of Bally-Ivollely, Bochrill, Gortnavare, Arrhymore, Letter, Ragh, one quarter each ; of Cashellshamaghan, of Ichteross, of Elistian, of Arrhibegg, '/• quarter each; in all, 1,000 acres, with liberty of fishing in Loughswilly. Rent, 8/. English. The premises are created the manor of Kingstown^ with 300 acres in demesne^ and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 5 March, 9th [1611-12].

    5. Grant to Basill Brooke (226), jEsq, Cadanecaman, Chinaghane, and Clononarnoge, one quarter each; Vi6 of Cabry quarter; Dromore, one quarter; Clonecamy, one and '/, quarter; Carrig, one quarter ; half the quarter of Collessedner and of Clonecoose ; in all, 1,000 acres, with the water, fishing, and weirs of Loughveagh belonging to the premises, which are hereby created the manor of Brooke^ with 300 acres in demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 8/. English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 5 March, 8th [1610-11].

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37. Lisreagh manor ownership transfers and Moyne Hall

    Lisreagh · townland · Cavan

    Lisreagh was originally owned by Reinald Horn, who sold it to Sir N. Lusher, who in turn sold it to Sir George Mainwaring. It became known as the manor of Moyne Hall, with buildings erected on it.

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    Lis'reagh, originally owned by Reinald Horn, 466 ; sold by him to Sir N. Lusher, iB. ; sold by the latter to Sir George Main waring, ib.\ Pynnar's account of, *&.; known afterwards as the manor of Moyne Hall, 467 ; buildings on, iB»

    Lissendarragh, the manor so called, 341.

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38. Magheramorne barony and its early subdivisions

    near Magheramorne · population centre · Antrim · 1584

    The barony of Magheramorne, taken from Shane MacBrian by Bagenal around 1584, comprised numerous townland subdivisions including Ballinehowlane, Ballyedward, Ballyhone, Ballinligg, and others. The Shanescastle estate remained minus Magheramorne to the present day.

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    (60). Oil said barony. — This scurvy trick at Newry was quite in keeping with Henry Bagenall's general doings when the natives were concerned. It appears to have been specially shabby, however, in this instance, for Shane MacBrian had proved a faithful ally to Bagenall and Sir John Perrott when they were engaged in a sort of death-grapple with Sorley Boy, on the Antrim coast. (See Hilrs Historical Account of the Macdonnclls of Antrim, pp. 167, 168.) Bagenall appears to have done more at reconnoitering on other peoples' lands than fighting the Scots, on the occasion referred to, for it was soon after that date (1584) that he took forcible possession of the very valuable fragment of Shane MacBrian's property known as Magheramome. The Shanescastle estate IS minus Magheramome to the present day. The early subdivisions of Magheramome were Ballinehowlane, Ballyedward, Ballyhone, Ballinligg, Ballimullaghfeneroe, Ballycregneconvoy, Ballinenowlane, Ballimulnemossagh, Ballyrollowe, Ballirickard, Ballilissitladdy, Ballicuggelie, Ballifollard, and Balliglinn. See Erck's Repertory,

    p. 434- (61). Divers other strangers. — These worthies got the

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39. O'Neills in Strabane barony opposed the Earl of Tyrone

    near Strabane · town · Tyrone

    The O'Neills in the barony of Strabane opposed the Earl of Tyrone, indicating internal factional divisions among the Gaelic nobility in the Strabane area during the early plantation period. Grants to undertakers in the precinct of Strabane followed.

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    ibanagh, ^2. Stone, Robert, a lessee, 561. Stowy, or Stoy, the manor so called, 269, 543. Strabsme, barony, the O'Neills in, opposed to the Earl

    of Tyrone, 161 ; precinct of, 288 ; grants to under-

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40. Termon lands of Kilmore and bishop's dues

    Kilmore · townland · Cavan · 1609

    The bishop of Kilmore received rents, breads, butter, and labor from termon and herenagh lands in County Cavan. From M'Connyn's poll, part of the termon lands of Kilmore in the barony of Loughtee, he received six shillings eightpence, twenty breads with butter, eight day laborers, and a sixth part of cesse and coynage per annum.

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    These Cavan jurors found generally that the county lay in the diocese of Kilmore ; that the bishop had several polls of mensal and demesne lands ; and that from the termon and herenagh lands he received, as in other counties, certain small rents and duties. In connexion with these, certain curious particulars are mentioned. Thus, from a poll of land, called M'Connyn's poll, which formed part of the temion lands of Kilmore, in the barony of Loughtee als Cavan, he received "six shillings eight pence, and twentie breads with butter proportionablie, eight day laborers, and a sixth parte of cesse, coyny and other charges, per annum; out of the poll of Tuliagh six shillings eight pence, twelve breads, fower mathers of butter, and eight daie workmen per annum; out of the termon land of Annagh, containing one poll, three shillings fower pence, and three reape hookes per annum, and so in various other instances." (See King's Memoir, p. 50). By these jurors' report, also, it appeared that the glebe lands, as in all the other counties, were absolutely insignificant ; and that the abbey-lands had been granted away to certain servitors. As to the temporal lands, they had already vested in the Crown by the deaths in quick succession of three chiefs of the O'Reilly's, viz., Sir John O'Reilly, his brother Philip, and their uncle Edmond, who were all slain fighting on the side of Hugh O'Neill Earl of Tyrone, and whose estates, therefore, fell to the Crown by a law in this country which, under such circumstances, dispensed with the necessity of any legal proceedings. All that had to be done was, simply to ascertain by inquisition whether they had fallen when in actual rebellion, and this fact was sufficiently established by an investigation at Cavan, on the 19th of August, 1606. The commissioners and jurors in 1609 were, therefore, saved any trouble as to the general question of temporal lands; and they had only to report that a grant had been made by the Crown to Baron Delvin (42) and his mother, of certain parcels in the barony of Clanmahon, and another

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41. Weekly market and annual fair proposed at Clogher

    near Clogher · town · Tyrone

    An Inquisition of Ulster identified Clogher, also called Balleclogher, in the proportion of Dirrwoen as the most convenient place for a weekly Thursday market and an annual fair on 25th April, noting it would not prejudice neighbouring markets.

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    Cloghogenall (136), and the small proportion of Derrie-woom (137). These grants are not recorded in the printed Rolls of James I. ; but in the Inquisitions of Ulster there occurs the following curious notice of lands included in Sir George Hamilton's property : — " Balliola being one balliboe of land, doth so lye betwixte the balliboe called Killenan, on the southe syde, and Fallasloye on the north. The two balliboes called Cavan-Ychoal and Foyfyn, lying together, are bounded by the balliboe called Gortcrome on the north and weste syde, and the balliboes called Barran and Tircamen on the east and south syde. The 7 balliboes of land and two sessioghs commonly called by the names of Dirreowen, Ruskye, Dromlegagh, Towmamgrada, Latterbye, and Ennagh-Renan, with the two sessioghs of Caste and Clonte, being two parts of the balliboe of Cloghognall, as all the sayd lands are meared and bounded, with the quarter of Kilmartyn on the southe-east syde, Timerdart on the north-east, the river of Ferragh on the south-west, the 2 balliboes of Rosse and Clogher on the north syde. All the sayd parcells of lande, conteyning 10 balliboes and 2 sessioghs aforesaid, are parte of the mydle pporcon of Cloghognall, and the small pporcon of Dirreowne. The 10 balliboes and 2 sessioghs are not above the }i of Cloghognall and Dirreowne, and are most fitt to be sett to the Irishe, and the setting of same to the Irishe is not disadvantageous to the British freeholders or leaseholders of the same pporcons. There are no concealed lands within the sayd 2 pporcons or eyther of them. Clogher als Balleclogher, within the pporcon of Dirrwoen, is the fittest and most convenient place within the said pporcons to keepe one weekely markett at ; and the sayd market may be uppon thursdaye, weekely, without prejudice or hindrance to any of the neighbouring marketts. One faire may be most conveniently houlden yerely, at the said Clogher al' Ballyclogher, upon the 25 th Aprill ; and one other faire at Ballymagorry in the pporcon of Cloghognall, the 21st Oct, yerely, without damage to any of the neighbouring faires." See Inquisitions of Ulster^ Tyrone, (10) Car. I.

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42. 1693 inquisition at Strabane lists Baronscourt tenants

    near Strabane · town · Tyrone · 1693

    An inquisition taken at Strabane on 16 August 1693 enumerated all parcels of land on the Baronscourt estate lately in the possession of Claud Hamilton, Earl of Abercom, following the family's temporary forfeiture after the Revolution. Named tenants in the town of Strabane included Anne Newburgh, William Henderson, and others.

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    joined himself with the said Sir Phelim 0*Neale, being then in rebellion, and was in the county of Tyrone at [Kinard], called by the name of Drummurogh, which hee, the said Phelim O'Neale had, then and there acting and advising;, and countenancing of the said rebellion with said Sir Phelim and many other rebells. On the 1st of July, 1649, the said James Hamilton did accept and take a commission from one of the said rebells to raise and arme a troope of horse, for and on behalf of the said rebells. The said lord baron of Strabane was, the 1st of Aug., 1650, a papist, and a roman catholic papist recusant, and on the loth of June, 1655, at Ballyratten, near Strabane, he died a roman catholic and papist recusant. All the aforesaid lands [now the Baronscourt estate] by reason of the said James Hamilton, his acting and assisting in the said rebellion are forfeited, and doe belong unto his highness the lord protector of the commonwealth of England, and his successors." {InqmsiHons of Ulster^ Tyrone, (i) Tempore Inierregni), Subsequently, at the time of the Revolution, the then representative of this family espoused the cause of James H., and sufrered forfeiture for a time. An inquisition, taken at Strabane, on the i6th of August, 1693, enumerates all the parcels of land on the Baronscourt estate, lately in possession of Claud Hamilton Earl of Abercom, and mentions the

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43. Aedh Finnliath slays Northmen in Inishowen

    near Inishowen · townland · Donegal · 863

    Aedh Finnliath, elected monarch in 863, continued the struggle against Northmen with greater success, killing thousands in Inishowen and plundering their coastal settlements.

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    The princes of this great Ulster house or family of O'Neill, who afterwards became monarch s of Erin, during the incursions of the Northmen, were generally remarkable for their bravery "and patriotism, amidst those scenes of terror, bloodshed, misery, and widespread depravity then witnessed throughout this province. The Danes and Nonvegians sometimes came on friendly terms with each other, but not unfrequently in hostile bands, deciding their quarrels on Irish soil, and compelling the natives to lend a hand in such conflicts, which were to be succeeded, as a matter of course, by wider and greater desolation among the Irish themselves. These terrible northern marauders began to appear in the closing years of the eighth century, and in less than thirty years afterwards, when they had carried off all the treasures from religious establishments within reach of the coasts, they evinced an unmistakeable determination to introduce permanent settlers from their own countries. * Niall Caille, who was appointed chief monarch in 833, took care to interrupt as much as possible their designs of colonising, defeating them in two pitched batdes, one of which was fought in the vicinity of Derry, and the other further west in Tirconnell. After his death, his son, Aedh Finnliath, elected monarch in 863, continued the struggle with even greater success, slaying thousands of the Northmen in Inis-Eoghan, or Inishowen, and plundering their new settlements on the coasts. One grand onslaught is noticed as/ollows by the Four Masters, at the year 864 : — "A complete muster of the north was made by Aedh Finnliath, so that he plundered the fortresses of the foreigners wherever they were in the north, both in Cinel-Eoghan and Dalaraidhe ; and he carried off their (the foreigners') cattle and accoutrements, their goods and chattels. The foreigners of the province came together at Loch-Feabhail [Lough Foyle]. After Aedh, king of Ireland, had

    of their respective arch-ecclesiastics, is extreixi^y probable; only it was a military event yrhich /J^wed, not preceded^ St. Columba's settlement in Hy [loim].

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44. Ballyshannon residence of Rorie son of O'Donnell

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal

    Ballyshannon (Ballashanan), located three miles from Belleek, was the dwelling place of McO'Dongonrye, identified as Rorie, son of O'Donnell. It stood along the strategic route from Belleek to Assaroe Abbey.

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    Ballakit— here dwells Donnell Gallocar [O'Gallagher], one of O'Donnell's chief counsellors. Ten myles above Ballakit is Loughfene [Finn], upon the ry ver Fene [Finn], where the ryver hath his first head. Four myles westward from Ballakit is Bamesmore. From Bamesmore to the castle of Beleek, that stands upon Lough Erne, is twelve myles. From Beleek to Ballashanan is three miles — here dwells McO'Dongonrye [Rorie, son of O'Donnell). From Ballashanan to the Abbey of Asheroe, to the seawards, is one myle; inhabited by monkes. From the Abbey of Asheroe to the Abbey and Castle of Dunagall, is nine myles. Here is a good haven, and the ryver Eske falls into it Three myles above Donas;all is Lough Eske, O'Donnell's chief keeping — O'Donnelrs chief storehouse for the warr. Over against Donagall, two myles on the other syde of the water, stands O'Boyle, where the ships used to ride — O'Boyle's chief house. Seven myles from O' Boyle, to the seaward, is a castle called McSwyn O'Bane's [Bannagh's] Tower. From this place to the haven of CalboyXKillybegs] is three myles — here dwells Seneschal McGonell. Four myles from there stands the castle of Bromoyle, in the lower end of the countrey — here dwells Hugh boy McSwyne O'Bane's [McSwyne Bannagh's] brother. From thens four myles is a small haven called Cometillen. This haven devydes McSwyne O'Bane's countrey and O'Boyle's. At the lower end of O'Boyle's countrey is a castle called Kilmirrish — here dwells the Bishop of O'Boyle. Next to that castle is the haven of Bonabbar. This haven parteth O'Boyle's country and McSwyne O'Doe's. And next to that is the haven Cono^rhen, with a castle so called ; this is McSwyne O'Doe's chief house. The next haven to this is Red haven, which parts McSwyne O'Doe's countrey and McSwyne O'Fane's [Fawnett'sJ. By the syde of this haven is the castle of Menryee, a castle of McSwyne O'Fanet's. Small boats may come from the Red haven to the castle — here dwells Alexander McDonologhe. The midland of TirconneU is inhabited by the sept of O'GaUocars." See Ulster yaumal of Arckoeology^ vol. v., pp. I41-143.

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45. Barony of Boylagh geography and plantation allocation

    Boylagh · barony · Donegal

    The barony of Boylagh in County Donegal is bounded by the Atlantic, the Guidore river, Raphoe, and Bannagh, and includes the district of the Rosses and twelve inhabited islands. Although it had an area of 158,480 acres, it was occupied by eight undertakers who received only 10,000 acres of arable land among them.

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    (155). Boylagh, — This precinct is comprised in the present barony of Boylagh, which is bounded on the north and west by the Atlantic ; on the north-east by the Guidore river, which separates it from Kilmacrenan ; on the east by Raphoe ; and on the south by Bannagh. It includes the district of the Rosses, and twelve inhabited islands off the coast. Although it has an area of 158,480 acres, it was all occupied, excepting comparatively small parcels of church lands, by eignt undertaicers, who were supposed to have had only 10,000 acres of arable land distributed among them all!

    (156). MackleUan, — The Maclellans were anciently sheriffs of Galloway and barons of Bombie, which they forfeited by raiding unwarrantably and without authority on the lands of Douglas in Gallowav. They subsequently recovered the barony, and this Sir Robert, the undertaker, was the seventh baron of Bombie. He soon became well known in Ulster, not so much, however, because of his being an undertaker in the remote barony of Boylagh, as fn>m the circumstance of his becoming son-in-law of the first Viscount Ards, and obtaining valuable lands in the county of Down as his wife's dowry. Referring to this alliance, the writer of the Montgomery Manuscripts states (pp. 88, 89, new edition), that "Sir Hugh [Montgomery] married his eldest daughter to Sir Robert McClellan, baron of Kircourbiy [Kircudbright], who, with her, had four great townlanas near Lisnegarvey [Lisbum], whereof she was possessed in December, 1622. Sir Hugh and his Lady, also, had likewise given him a considerable sum of money as an augmentation to the marriage portion ; but Uie said Sir Robert spent the money and sold the lands after her Ladyship's death, and he died not long after her, but without issue."

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46. Barony of Coleraine and the Fir Li tribe

    near Coleraine · town · Derry

    The barony of Coleraine, anciently Cuilrathain meaning 'the ferny corner or recess,' was divided into two subdivisions. The northern half was occupied by the ancient tribe known as the Fir Li.

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    J)ied by the family or descendants of a g^eat territorial eader called Art or Arthur O'Neill, "as the Sliocht Enrif whose head-quarters were at Newtown Stewart, were of Henry O'Neill." V. The barony of Strabane, OT Strath-battf *'the fair holm," contained the four subdivisions of Langechence, Kilalmoyan, Mynterlynnie, and Ballymcchorry. The position of Lengechence is doubtful ; Kilalmoyan, or Cmel-Moain, forms the southwestern part of the barony ; Mynterlynnie, now Munterlony, forms the eastern portion of the barony; and Balljrmcchorry, now Ballymagorry, forms the northwestern portion of the barony. VI. The barony of Coleraine^ anciently Cuilrathain, "the ferny comer or recess," contained the two subdivisions of Maghery- Sluthgorey and Sluth or Sliocht Donaghe's country. The former district was that occupied by the ancient tribe known as the Fir Li, and it now forms the northern half of the barony of Coleraine. Sluth-Donaghe's country lay a little north.-west of Kilrea, and is now the southern part of the barony. VII. The barony of Zi/wavadie, or Ldm-an-mhadaidkt "the Dog's Leap," contained the three subdivisions of Ardm'agilligan, Kenaght, and Faranyciyve. The barony is now known only by the name of Keenaght, This name is the modem form of Cianachtay the district around Dungiven. Faranycryve, correctly Feara-na-Craoibhe, or "men of the Creeve," was a district on the western side of the Bann, opposite the " Cutts," near Coleraine. Ardmagilligan is now Magilligan, or Tamlaghtard. VIII. The l^rony of Anagh, now only known as Tirkeerttn, contained the three subdivisions of Tyrchyrine, Sgryn, and Clandermod. The first of these ancient divisions is now represented by the parish of Fauginvale ; the second, probably by the parish of Ctmiber ; and the third by the parish of Clandermod.

    The above is abridged from a most interesting accoimt of the whole region of Tyrone by Dr. Reeves, in his edition of Archbishop Colton's Visiiaticn^ pp. 125-136.

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47. Barony of Omagh as territory of Clann-Arte-O'Neill

    near Omagh · town · Tyrone · 1591

    The barony of Omagh, or Oghmhagh, was the territory of the Clann-Arte-O'Neill. It contained two subdivisions: Sliocht Arte's Land and Camon (now Camowen), the name of a river and townland in that part of Cappagh which is in the barony of Omagh.

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    Sliocht Art's Land, and " Camon, now Camowen, the name of a river and townland in that part of Cappitgh which is in the barony of Omagh." The Sliocht Arte division was much t^e larger of the two, and was occu-

    J)ied by the family or descendants of a g^eat territorial eader called Art or Arthur O'Neill, "as the Sliocht Enrif whose head-quarters were at Newtown Stewart, were of Henry O'Neill." V. The barony of Strabane, OT Strath-battf *'the fair holm," contained the four subdivisions of Langechence, Kilalmoyan, Mynterlynnie, and Ballymcchorry. The position of Lengechence is doubtful ; Kilalmoyan, or Cmel-Moain, forms the southwestern part of the barony ; Mynterlynnie, now Munterlony, forms the eastern portion of the barony; and Balljrmcchorry, now Ballymagorry, forms the northwestern portion of the barony. VI. The barony of Coleraine^ anciently Cuilrathain, "the ferny comer or recess," contained the two subdivisions of Maghery- Sluthgorey and Sluth or Sliocht Donaghe's country. The former district was that occupied by the ancient tribe known as the Fir Li, and it now forms the northern half of the barony of Coleraine. Sluth-Donaghe's country lay a little north.-west of Kilrea, and is now the southern part of the barony. VII. The barony of Zi/wavadie, or Ldm-an-mhadaidkt "the Dog's Leap," contained the three subdivisions of Ardm'agilligan, Kenaght, and Faranyciyve. The barony is now known only by the name of Keenaght, This name is the modem form of Cianachtay the district around Dungiven. Faranycryve, correctly Feara-na-Craoibhe, or "men of the Creeve," was a district on the western side of the Bann, opposite the " Cutts," near Coleraine. Ardmagilligan is now Magilligan, or Tamlaghtard. VIII. The l^rony of Anagh, now only known as Tirkeerttn, contained the three subdivisions of Tyrchyrine, Sgryn, and Clandermod. The first of these ancient divisions is now represented by the parish of Fauginvale ; the second, probably by the parish of Ctmiber ; and the third by the parish of Clandermod.

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48. Benburb manor and battle

    Benburb · townland · Tyrone

    The manor of Benburb was established during the plantation and was later sold for a term of years to Nicholas White. A battle was also associated with Benburb.

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    Benburb, the manor so called, 315, 316 ; Pynnar's account of> 554; sold for a term of years to Nicholas White, ib,

    , battle of, 554.

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49. Brian McHugh Oge, lord of Dartry-Oriel in Monaghan

    near Dartrey · population centre · Monaghan

    Brian McHugh Oge, afterwards Sir Brian MacMahon, was lord of Dartry-Oriel, the barony of Dartry in the west of County Monaghan, also called Dartry-Cominish from the townland of Cominish. He received about 5000 Irish acres in demesne and married Lady Mary O'Neill, daughter of the Earl of Tyrone.

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    (63), Brian McHugh Oge, — ** Brian, son of Hugh Oge, son of Hugh, son of John Boy, lord of Dartry-Oriel, i.e.f the barony of Dartiy in the west of the county of Mona^han, It is more usually called Dartiy-Coininnsi, from the townland of Coninish, now divided into several sub-denominations." (See the Four Masters^ vol. vi., p. 1876.) In the distribution of the Monaghan lands,

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50. Captain Paul Gore's bawn and English families at Carrick

    Carrick · townland · Fermanagh

    Captain Paul Gore held 1,000 acres called Carrick, on which stood a bawn of lime and stone with a house inhabited by an English gentleman. Eight English families were settled on the land.

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    LXIV. 1,000 Acres Captain Paul Gore (124) hath 1,000 acres, called Carrick. Upon this Proportion there is a Bawne of Lime and Stone, with a House in it, inhabited by an English Gentleman. He hath on this Land eight English Families.

    LXV. 1, 000 Acres. Captain Roger Atkinson (see p. 335) hath 1,000 acres, called Coole, Upon this Proportion there is a strong Bawne of Lime and Stone, 60 feet square, with three Flankers. He hath a strong Stone House, in which his Wife, with his Family dwelleth. He hath two Freeholders all resident on the Land. Here are two Water-Mills, one for Com, and another a Tucking Mill.

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51. Castle of Castlerowe with Camus quarter granted to Derry bishopric

    Castleroe · townland · Derry · 1609

    A quarter of land at Camus, together with the castle of Castlerowe, was included among the termon lands transferred to the bishopric of Derry by Bishop Montgomery.

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    (30). Episcopalis, — The termon lands claimed by Bisho]^ Montgomery throughout this county, and handed over in demesne to the bishoprick of ,Derry, together with those in the barony of Loughinsholin soon afterwards annexed were: — I. In Loughinsholin barony, the termon or erena^h land of Termonany, containing four balliboes, called Ballycareighy, Knock-Ichilty, Lisdroghell, and BallynetoHagh ; the termon land of Tawlagkt, containing the five balliboes of Dromakanany, Dromagaman, Dromtene, Moniloghran, and Dromlishey ; the termon land of Magheryeagh^ containing the 6^ balliboes of Ballymacreeny, Tawnymullen, Creggamore, Largagan^ taghy, Creggada, Tullaghartruy, and Ballyvonymore, except six acres of glebe belonging to the vicar ; the termon land of Killalaghyy containing the four balliboes of Tyronony, Tollykeran, Ballymeanagh, and Tircheana, except three acres being the vicar's glebe ; the termon land of Kilcnmighan, containing the four balliboes of Ballintrossa, Derriskerdan, Derrigranagh, and Killenehawla ; the termon land of Ballinescrine^ containing the six balliboes of Ballynetollabrick, Ballyvonachony^ Ballychanan, Ballinwey, Donnarvan, and Ballinehoureagh, except three acres being the vicar's glebe ; the termon land of DesertmarHn, containing the four balliboes of Shra-Inishnagardy, Moydrowne, Magheryvalle3rfar5on, and Ballinecorrewe, except three acres being the vicar's glebe ; the termon land of Ballinscollin^ otherwise Inistrde, being one balliboe, except one acre of the vicar's glebe* 2. Barony of Coleraine — the termon land of Dunboe^ containing the six balliboes of Banreigh, Dromnegally, Nabury, and Ballymadigan, except a garden, being the vicar's glebe there ; the termon land of Grangeaghmorey containing the twelve balliboes of Ballymullen, Ardeynagh^ Nagrangeagh, Ballinevlackaghmore, Quilly, Grangeaghmore, Ballinevlackaghbegg, Bsillyeany, Mosnegie, and Famlessessery, except all the lands belonging to the Archdeacon of Deny ; the termon land of Aghadowtyy containing one ballybetagh, known by the names of Lygowny, Ballycally, Balliquin, Monacarra, Creevelagh, Dromnedaragh, Ballybrittin, Lismaghan, Killin, Lissemuckey, Givebegg, Ballydaly, and /G*des, except a garden, « being the glebe of the vicar ; the termon land of Disert-Ioughill, containing the four balliboes of Templedisert, Cloght^all, Drom-Ifrin, and Moylatraghkill ; the termon land of Templearregall^ containing the four balliboes of Templearr^all, Owter, Brackagh, and Gortnemoyagh, except a garden, being the vicar's glebe; Camus, one quarter with the castle of Castlerowe ; Ballynas, one balliboe, with a weir there, in or near Ballynasse ; the termon land of Killowen. 3. Londonderry County, hvLtony oi Lymcvaddy \ the termon land of Tamiaghtard^ otherwise Termon- Magilligan, containing two ballybetaghs, kno^vn by the names of Bally-Imulft^der, Dowaghmoy, Ballyvagallary, Ballymoregan, Gortmore, Ballynickwellan, Dromen, Ughta^more, Bally-Illeghy, Balfy-Imulchallan, Dromanally, Drowncrine, Ballyskellan, Tawlaghard, Dromon-

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52. Castle of Toime in ruins between Lough Neagh and Lough Beg

    Toome · townland · Antrim · 1609

    The 1609 baronial map shows the castle of "Toime," situated between Lough Neagh and Lough Beg, in a ruinous or decayed state. The barony of Loughinsholin is described in two sections, generally covered with woods and free from bogs in the first section, with patches of bog in the Clandonel territory.

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    on the north, by the barony of Strabane. This whole section is represented as generally covered with woods, but free from bogs. The castle of "Toime," between Lough Neagh and Lough B^g, is represented as in a ruinous or decayed state. The second section is shown on the map as also very much wooded, with several patches of bog in the Clandonel territory.

    THE LONDONERS PlJ\.NTATION. 39 1

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53. Clephane's 2,000-acre plantation grant at Newtowne and Lislap

    near Lislap · population centre · Tyrone · 1611–1620

    Clephane, also written Clapham and later Chapman, was recommended by the King to Chichester as an old and faithful servant and was favourably located on 2,000 acres at Newtowne and Lislap as a plantation undertaker in Ulster.

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    {231). Jnrst PaUniee. — ^This patentee's name was at first written Clephane, and sometimes Clapham (see p. 289), but in 1620 Pynnar transformed it into Chapman. Clephane was specially recommended to Chichester by the King, who stated that he had been an old and faithful servant, and requested the deputy to give him an advanti^;eous place for settling on as an undertaker in Ulster. Clephane, accordingly, could hardly have been more liftvourably located than on the 2,000 acres of Newtowne and Lislap (see pp. 289, 290). Among the troubles by which this undertaker was beset, his conflict with Captam John Le^h may be mentioned. Carew refers to it m 161 1, as follows: — ''Between Mr. Clapham and Captain John Leigh, concerning the lands of Castle Moyle» Butreagh, Giegaghie, Doonteige, TuUamuck^ «nd StcayliAull, ftU

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54. Coleraine town extent defined by charter

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1613

    The charter of March 1613 defined the extent of the town of Coleraine alongside Londonderry. It incorporated the citizens of Londonderry as part of the broader Londoners' plantation settlement.

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    The charter appointed these men a society or association "for the better ordering, directing, and governing all, and all manner of things for and concerning the citizens and city of Londonderry, and the county of Londonderry, and the plantation to be made within the same city and county, and other businesses belonging to them." After incorporating the Society, and giving it power to purchase, receive, and possess lands, the charter next granted that its members, or any nine of them, always including the governor or his deputy, should have the power of assembling and holding a court, and in the same court to do, hear, transact, and determine all manner of matters and things whatsoever, for or concerning the plantation of the lands throughout the county above named ; and also to transmit orders from England to Ireland for directing and disposing of all manner of matters and things relating to said plantation ; and also, for the receipt and laying out of all sums of money to be collected and received, with full powers to make such arrangements generally for the progress and welfare of the undertaking as might be deemed advisable. The charter did not fail in its introductory sentences to consolidate the city and town of Deny, and all the territories and hereditaments thus granted into one county, to be called the county of Londonderry, to declare that the city of Deny should be called Londonderry, to- define the extent of the city of Londonderry and the town of Coleraine, to incorporate the citizens of Londonderry, and to declare that they should have a mayor, aldermen, sheriffs, and a chamberlain. The mayor, commonalty.

    THE LONDONERS PLANTATION. 42/

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55. Culmore Castle granted to City of London in fee-farm

    near Culmore · town · Derry · 1609

    Article 20 of the plantation agreement granted the castle of Culmore and its lands to the City of London in fee-farm, with the obligation to maintain a sufficient ward and officer therein.

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    20. That the City shall have the castle of Culmore and the lands thereto belonging in fee-farm, they maintaining a sufficient ward and officer therein.

    21. That the Liberties of Coleraine and the Derry shall extend three miles every way.

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56. Disputed territory of Largie and Dowballie

    near Largy · locality · Cavan · 1609

    The 1609 baronial map of Tullyhaw shows an extensive region described as 'Largie and Dowballie, being three ballybetaghes' whose possession was disputed between County Cavan and County Leitrim. This debatable territory was bounded by mountains on three sides and by Lough Macnean on the north.

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    (255). Tullaghah, — Seep. 204. This precinct is comprised in the present barony of ToUaghagh, or Tullyhaw, which oc> cupies the extreme north-western portion of the county of Cavan, projecting to a considerable distance between the counties of Fermanagh and Leitrim. Tullaghagh is bounded on the north and north-east, by the county of Fermanagh; on the east, by the baronies of Lower Loughtee and Tuilyhunco ; and on the south, the southwest, and west, by the county of Leitrim. The boundaries of this precinct on the baronial map of 1609 are the same as those above mentioned, — this being, indeed, the only instance we have yet found, where there is a rule of north and south observed in those maps. On the western side of this precinct there is a somewhat extensive region represented by the map as unoccupied, and the right to its possession disputed by the inhabitants of the two adjoining counties of Fermanagh and Leitrim. This 'debatable' territory is bounded by mountains on the south, east, and west, and on the north by a part of Lou^h McNeene. It is described as "Largie and Dowballie, being three ballybetaghes — this lande is in controversie between this countie and the county of Leytrim." In the centre there are two polls of church land, on which is marked a ruined church. Adjoining this territory eastward, there is shown on the map another sweep of unoccupied land called Nadone, and containing 24 polls. S I

    In this, also, there appears about one and a half polls of church land, on which a ruined church and a round tower are marked. The remainder of the precinct, which con* tains upwards of 80,000 acres, is represented on the map as comprised, with the exception of some church lands, in the grants to servitors and natives, who were supposed to have had about 10,000 acres of arable land distributed amongst them all !

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57. Dromlaghan monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary

    Drumlane · townland · Cavan · 1603–1604

    The monastery of canons of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Dromlaghan, situated in Breifne (the Breny), County Cavan, was included in the 1603-4 grant to William Taafe along with the Holy Trinity monastery. Its spiritual and temporal possessions, woods, and tithes were conveyed subject to a crown rent.

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    site, circuit, &c., of the late monastery of canons, or of the Ho]^ Trinity, of the island within Loghwoghter, with all its possessions; the site, circuit, &c., of the late monastery of canons of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Dromlaghan, with all its possessions, spiritual and temporal, situate in the Breny, county of Cavan ; with all woods and tithes, reserving to the crown a total rent of iS/. 19X. 9(/. English. These lands had been previously demised, 28th Elizabeth, to Sir Luke Dillon for 60 years, in reversion ; after the expiration of a former lease made to Sir WiUiam O'KerrolI, 3rd August, 20th Elizabeth, for 21 year?, at the rent of o/. 15J. Irish. ^

    (93)* The greatest, — In a *Note,* preserved among the State Papers, of the number of Bntish undertakers for the county of Cavan, it is stated that "the £ng;lish and Scottish have but six proportions, which, bordering on the Pale, will be easily undertaken. The English servitors [in Ireland] have also six proportions. But the English and Scotch eventually got no fewer than 17 proportions, viz., 6 of the greatest, 3 of the middle, and 8 of the small size. The servitors and natives got 2 of the greatest, 4 of the middle, and 12 of the small proportions.

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58. Dungannon baronies: landscape variety and 1591 survey

    near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1591–1620

    The three divisions of Dungannon in Tyrone extend about 22 miles east to west and the same north to south, presenting rich meadow-lands on Lough Neagh's shores, fertile grain-bearing undulations along the Blackwater, and bleak uplands towards the county centre. They formed one barony in the 1591 survey.

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    (14). Dungannon* — lliere are now three baronies of this name, or, more correctly, perhaps, three divisions of the same extensive region in Tyrone so designated. These are known as Upper, Middle, and Lower Dungannon, the three taken toeether, extending 22 miles from east to west, and about me same length from north to south. These three divisions, although separately dealt with as three baronies, are represented on the Ordnance Survey maps as if undivided, and they only formed one barony in the survey of 1 591. It is so extensive, however, as to include almost all the varieties of surface in Tyrone, presenting rich meadow-lands on the flat shores of Lough Neagh, fertile grain-bearing undulations along the banks of the Blackwater, and di^oally bleak uplands towards the centre of the county. The upper division or barony contains about 85,722 acres; the middle, 87,619; and the lower, 42,769 ; the three together including part of the parishes of Arboe, Artrea, Ballinderry, Clonfeacle, Den^loran, Killaman, Lissan, and Tamlaght; and the whole parties of Aughloe, Ballyclog, Canranteel, Clonoe, Desercreaght, Dona^enry, Donaghmore, Drumglass, Kildross, KUlishal, Fomeroy, and Tullaniskin. The chief towns are Dungannon, Caledon, Aughnadoy, Moy,

    Cookstown, and Stewartstown; and the chief villages are Pomerov, Coalisland, Grange, Camteel, Tu&yhog, Castle-Caulfield, Donaghmore, Coagh, and Newmuls.

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59. Fergus son of Leide resided at Moylinny near Lough Neagh

    Moylinny · townland · Antrim

    Fergus, son of Leide, one of the heroes of ancient Ulster, resided at Moylinny, also called Magh-Line, situated on the eastern side of Lough Neagh. He is listed among the distinguished men whose names are recorded in ancient Irish annals.

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    Dael Uladh, whose patrimonial lands were, soon after his death, inundated by Lough Neagh : Munremar, one of the most celebrated of the Ulster knights at the time of Fergus MacRoigh ; Cethem^ son of Fintann, one of the twelve heroes of the Red Branch ; he figures conspicuously in the Irish historical tale known as the Tcdn Bo Cuailgne, and his fortress of Dun-Cetheren stopd in Dunboe, westward of Coleraine ; Amairgin Re^chaidh^ the father of Conall Ceamach, himself the fifth in descent from the founder of the Clanna Rudhraighe ; Fergus^ son of Leide, who resided at Moylinny, or Magh-Line, on the eastern side of Lough Neagh ; together with many others whose names are recorded in ancient Irish annals. — See Battle of Magh Rath, pp. 207-12.

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60. Foreigners muster at Lough Foyle, 864

    near Lough Foyle · estuary · Derry · 864

    In 864, Aedh Finnliath plundered Northmen fortresses across the north, carrying off their goods. The foreigners of the province then gathered together at Lough Foyle.

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    The princes of this great Ulster house or family of O'Neill, who afterwards became monarch s of Erin, during the incursions of the Northmen, were generally remarkable for their bravery "and patriotism, amidst those scenes of terror, bloodshed, misery, and widespread depravity then witnessed throughout this province. The Danes and Nonvegians sometimes came on friendly terms with each other, but not unfrequently in hostile bands, deciding their quarrels on Irish soil, and compelling the natives to lend a hand in such conflicts, which were to be succeeded, as a matter of course, by wider and greater desolation among the Irish themselves. These terrible northern marauders began to appear in the closing years of the eighth century, and in less than thirty years afterwards, when they had carried off all the treasures from religious establishments within reach of the coasts, they evinced an unmistakeable determination to introduce permanent settlers from their own countries. * Niall Caille, who was appointed chief monarch in 833, took care to interrupt as much as possible their designs of colonising, defeating them in two pitched batdes, one of which was fought in the vicinity of Derry, and the other further west in Tirconnell. After his death, his son, Aedh Finnliath, elected monarch in 863, continued the struggle with even greater success, slaying thousands of the Northmen in Inis-Eoghan, or Inishowen, and plundering their new settlements on the coasts. One grand onslaught is noticed as/ollows by the Four Masters, at the year 864 : — "A complete muster of the north was made by Aedh Finnliath, so that he plundered the fortresses of the foreigners wherever they were in the north, both in Cinel-Eoghan and Dalaraidhe ; and he carried off their (the foreigners') cattle and accoutrements, their goods and chattels. The foreigners of the province came together at Loch-Feabhail [Lough Foyle]. After Aedh, king of Ireland, had

    of their respective arch-ecclesiastics, is extreixi^y probable; only it was a military event yrhich /J^wed, not preceded^ St. Columba's settlement in Hy [loim].

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