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

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1. Tanderagee: planned corporate town never achieved status

   Tanderagee · townland · Armagh · 1608–1609

   Tanderagee (then called Tanrygee) in O'Hanlon's Country was designated to receive 300 acres as a corporate town under the plantation scheme, but never actually achieved corporate honours. Only Armagh and Charlemont among the named towns sent members to Parliament.

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   • (108). T^ree hundred Acres, — * Tanrygee,* now written Tanderagee, never actually aspired to corporate honours ; the only places above-named which sent members to Parliament being Armagh and Charlemount.

   (109). Dublin, — ^Trinity College obtained a large grant in this county, which will be noticed in detail hereafter.

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2. Vaughan's 1,000 acres in barony of Kilmacrenan

   Kilmacrenan · town · Donegal · 1609–1610

   John, afterwards Sir John Vaughan, received an allotment of 1,000 acres in the barony of Kilmacrenan. This was separate from the 2,000 acres at Dunnalong secured through Chichester's intervention.

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   Chichester ^led in securing the two ballybetaghs, 2,ooo7acres, for Vaughan, although the Londoners did not get this land, nor do they appear even to have asked for it Among the grants to the Earl of Abercom in that district was the large proportion of Dunnalong, containing 2,000 acres, whilst John, afterwards Sir John Vaughan, had an allotment of 1,000 acres in the barony of Kilmacrenan. No reference to Dunnalong appears in the reports of certain conferences held at that time between the Londoners and the commissioners for Irish causes. These conferences commenced on the 9th of January, 1609-10, and the following report of the proceedings has been preserved among the Irish State Papers : —

   " Tike First Conference about the [new] Plantation of Ulster.

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3. Loughinsholin barony described for plantation

   near Loughinsholin · barony · Derry · 1610–1611

   The barony of Loughinsholin was identified as requiring substantial settlement due to its size and natural fastness. Its soil was rated as good and fruitful as any in Ulster, making it attractive for plantation but unsuited to sparse habitation.

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   27. That the Londoners be required to provide people for the plantation both of the county of Coleraine and the barony of Loughinsolin, that they may be here in February next in good numbers; for that of Loughinsolin is not to be inhabited with a few people, both in respect of the quantity of ground and the strength of fastness, yet is the soil as good and fruitful as any in Ulster.

   28. That there are highways to be made, as well through the country as along the Ban side ; and that every man by water or land may have a free passage with his goods, paying the custom at settled places appointed by the Londoners.

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4. Manor of Boylaghyeightragh plantation grant (1610)

   Boylagh · barony · Donegal · 1610

   A plantation grant of 1,500 acres in Donegal, comprising named quarters including Lackaghe, Crusquyn, Farhyn, and Loughfadda, was erected into the manor of Boylaghyeightragh with 450 acres in demesne and a court baron. The grant included free fishing in the creeks and bays of Ginbarrogh and Loughbarry, with 90 acres excepted for glebe.

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   yeigktra^ including the under-written lands, viz., Lackaghe, Crusquyn, Farhyn, Magherikill, Cashellgailan, Irishton, Mace, Shraghcashell, Gortnesilloe, Kancreny, and Litterille, one quarter each; ten parts of the quarter called Loughfadda, in 32 parts divided, l3dng next to the quarter of Farhyn \ and 7, quarter called Shaunaghe \ in all, 1,500 acres, with free fishing in the creeks, bays, &c, of Ginbarrogh and Loughbarry. From this grant are excepted ^jy, parts and 7a of the half of the quarter of Loughfadda, containing 90 acres, for glebe. The premises created into the manor of Boylaghyeightragh, with 450 acres in demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 8/. English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 12 July, 8th [16 10]. See Inquisitions of Ulster^ Donegal, (9) Jac. I., and (32) Car. I.

   3. Grant to WiUiam Stewart (159), Esq. The middle proportion called DoTtmeconmily, which included the lands of Cashell, one quarter ; Dromnekill, one quarter ; Dromhugh, one quarter ; Ballycroye, 74 of a quarter ; Mullaghnocke, one. quarter , Donconallye, one quarter ; Aighan, one quarter ; '733 P^^its of the quarter called Camemore, lying next to the quarter called Ardkill ; Tullagh, one quarter ; Ardkill, one quarter ; Ballyb)^, one quarter ; Knocknegan, one quarter ; and 78 parts of the quarter called Tedollicke, lying next the quarter of Cashell aforesaid ; in all, 1,500 acres. From this grant are excepted "/j, parts of the quarter of Carnemore, containing 90 acres, as glebe lands. The premises are erected into the manor of Downeconnolly, with 450 acres in demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 8/. English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 23 July, 8th [16 10]. Ibid,

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5. Free fishery in Lough Swilly attached to 1628 re-grant

   near Lough Swilly · estuary · Donegal · 1628

   The 1628 re-grant of Tawnaghforis to trustees for Lady Anne Bingley included a free fishery in the water of Lough Swilly, conveyed along with the advowson of Donaghmore rectory.

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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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6. Ancient sepulchral mound at Greenan in Glenshesk

   Greenan · townland · Antrim

   An ancient sepulchral mound was recorded at Greenan in Glenshesk, identified as an antiquity of the area.

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   Greenan, in Glenshesk, ancient sepulchral mound at, 3. Grecnham, John, bought the proportion of Tonagh from

   Peter Ameas, 467; died in 1637, and was succeeded bv his son, who got a re-grant, ib.\ held jointly with Archdeacon Hatton the manor of Hunningstowne, 489.

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7. Antrim proprietors before the Plantation

   near Island Magee · parish · Antrim · 1608–1609

   The footnote lists the principal landholding families already settled in County Antrim before the Ulster Plantation, including Sir Randal Macdonnell, the O'Neills of Shane's Castle, the Clotworthys of Massereene, the McQuillens of Clanagherty, the Hills of Island Magee, and the Langfords of Muckamore. These proprietors meant Antrim was excluded from the new plantation scheme.

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   (10). To ie commenced,— The county of Antrim was divided principally among a few proprietors, namely, Sir Randal Macdonnell, Sir ArUiur Chichester, Sir Fulke Conway, the O'Neills of Shane's Castle, the Clotworthys of Massereene, the McQuillens of Clanagherty, the Hills of Island Magee, the Langfords of Muckamore, and a few other smaller holders. The county of Down had already been settled by the Bagenalls of Newry, the Mon^mer3rs of the Ards, the Hamiltons of Killileagh and Bangor, and the Hills of Hill-Hall and Hillsborough. The setUement of the county of Monaghan has been already referred to at pp. 51, 52. It may be, however, observed that the writer of A View of Irish Plantation^ when urging the extension of the scheme to all Ulster, only recommended the adoption throui^hout the whole nine counties of one uniform plan of measurement, rents, tenures, letting, and general management of land.

   (xi). To make the plantation good, — The names of these choice servitors, and of the places they wished to settle, were forwarded some months afterwards by the deputy, through Sir Thomas Ridgeway, the treasurer at war. The foUowing is a copy of the document sent on that occasion, which indicates the several persons of whom he had already spoken so warmly above : — *' Re-

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8. Armagh: planned Free School with 720-acre endowment

   near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1608–1609

   As part of the Ulster plantation scheme, 720 acres were allotted for the maintenance of a Free School to be erected at Armagh. This was one of several land grants carved from escheated lands in County Armagh.

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   ^ Of the rest, 1,200 Acres may be granted to the College in Dublin (109), and the residue being 720 Acres, to be allotted to the maintenance of a Free School to be erected at Ardmagh (no).

   Touching the Natives (m), who shall not be Freeholders, they are to be placed or removed by order of the Commissioners, as in Tyrone.

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9. Bannaghmore bawn and stone house built by Francis Blenerhassett

   Bannagh More · townland · Fermanagh · 1608–1629

   Francis Blenerhassett built a strong bawn of lime and stone (80 feet by 60 feet) and a stone house three stories high on his 1,500-acre proportion of Bannaghmore, along with a village of nine houses. An inquisition of 1629 reported the stone house at 67 feet long, 27 feet high, and 26 wide, with a bawn 316 feet in circumference.

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   Bannaghmore (119). Upon this Proportion there is a strong Bawne of Lime and Stone, being 80

   feet long, and 60 feet broad, and a Stone House three stories high ; all finished ; himself and

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10. Barony of Omagh plantation allocation

    near Omagh · town · Tyrone · 1609–1613

    The precinct or barony of Omey (Omagh) in County Tyrone, containing 224,674 acres, was handed over to five undertakers who had only 11,000 acres distributed amongst them. The 1609 map incorrectly showed the barony bounded on the east by Dungannon and Strabane, and on the west by Fermanagh only.

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    (43). Omey, — See pp. 29, 160. This precinct or barony is bounded on the norm by the county of Don^al and the barony of Strabane; on the east, by the barony of Dungannon ; on the south, by the barony of Clogher and the coimty c^ Fermanagh ; and on the west, by the counties of Fermanagh and Donegal. The map of 1609 differs from the above actual and correct boundaries in two points. It represents the barony of Omagh as bounded on the east by Dungannon and Strabane, and on the west by Fermanagh only. This large precinct or barony contains no less than 224,674 acres, and it was handeid over to five undertakers, who are represented a^ having had only 1 1,000 acres dis* tributed amongst them all ! But the several proportions held by them are shown on the map as comprising the whole barony, with the exception of seven parcels of church lands — mostly very small — scattered over it.

    (44). His wife, — For Lord Audley's family, see pp. 79^ I35» 13^* His lady's name sometimes incorrectly appears as Z»^. She was Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Tames Mervyn, of Fonthill, Wiltshire, and by her he had a numerous fiunily. He was created Earl of Castlehaven in September, 1616.

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11. Benson's bawn and castle at Shraghmirlar

    near Stranorlar · town · Donegal · 1611–1629

    Peter Benson held 1,500 acres at Shraghmirlar with a bawn of lime and stone and a castle or stone house. By 1629 the premises were erected into the manor of Shragmirlar with power to hold court baron and leet, and the landlord paid a yearly Crown rent.

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    Lime and Stone 100 feet square, 13 feet high, with four Flankers; there is in it a good House of Lime and Stone, in which himself, with his Wife and Family, are dwelling (184) ; he hath also a Water Mill I find planted and estated upon this Land, of Briitish Families^

    Freeholders, 5, viz.,

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12. Bread stores sent to Newry for Ulster plantation commissioners

    near Newry · town · Down · 1609

    In July 1609 Chichester reported he had arranged a sufficient store of bread to be sent ahead to Newry for the commissioners planning to travel into Ulster for the plantation settlement. He noted that if the journey were postponed, the bread could be used among the garrisons without extraordinary charge.

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    'Phis new commission was not issued until the 19th of July, but in the interval, Chichestez; writing to the council in London, on the 4th of the month, informs them that he had "expected with the coming over of the chief baron [Sir John Denham], and die master of the Ordnance [Sir Oliver St John], or one of them, to have received commission to go into Ulster this summer, about the settlement of some parts thereof^ at least, or else to put it in some forwardness. The year is already far spent, and the winter will grow on very early in those parts ; and withal some necessary preparations are to be made beforehand, besides the drawing together of some convenient forces to attend the commissioners ; howsoever, in order that there may be no obstacle for that, if he, or x>ther commissioners less chaigeable to the King, shall yet be required to go thither in any due time, he has provided sufficient store of bread to be sent before them to the Newiie, idiich, if the journey be put off, may be otherwise expended among the garrisons, without extraordinary charge to his Majesty.** We have here a good illustration of the forethought and

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13. Bridge and fort works at Charlemont

    near Charlemont · village · Armagh · 1609

    Two men were paid for victualling while they worked making bridges at Charlemont and other works about the fort for 90 days in the summer of 1609.

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    Works and Fortifications. Paid also by the accountant for the victualling of two men that wrought at making the bridges at Charlemont, and other works about the fort,, for 90 days in May, June, and July, 1609, at 4//. apiece/^ diem ... 80 o o

    '' Dieting of soldiers sent into Sweden, paid out of the duty victuals and the fugitives' goods ; also, paid for the victualling of certain men taken up in the counties of Tyrone and Armagh in the Summers 1609 and 16 10, viz. : —

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14. Carrick, Leitrim – seat of Sir George St George

    Carrick · townland · Leitrim

    Carrick in County Leitrim is identified as the seat of Sir George St George, whose daughter married Arthur Gore of Newtown-Gore, County Mayo. The association links two plantation-era settler families across neighbouring counties.

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    (124). Paul Gore, — This servitor left two sons. Sir Ralph Gore who succeeded to the property, was ancestor to tne earls of Ross. The second son, Arthur, settled at Newtown-Gore, in the county of Mayo, and married a ^daughter of Sir George St George of Carrick, in the county of Leitrim. His grandson, also named Arthur, was advanced to the Peerage by the titles of Baron Saunders of Deeps, in the county of Wexford, and Viscount Sudley of Castle-Gore, in the county of Mayo. In

    1759, he was created Earl of Arran — deriving the name of his earldom from the county of Galway. The two old family residences of the earls of Arran were Newtown- Gore, in the county of Mayo, and Saunders-Court, in the county of Wexford. See Lodge's Peerage, edited by Archdall, vol. iii., pp. 1 10- 1 1 7.

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15. Coleraine rectory compounded for Londoners

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1610–1611

    Chichester was urged to compound with the Treasury of the see of Connor for the rectory of Coleraine, so it could be given to the Londoners. He later reported he had compounded with the parson of Coleraine and others.

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    Besides the many cases of clearing already mentioned, the Archbishop of Armagh and the Bishop of Connor had claims against the Government for the surrender of certain small things to the Londoners. The council in London, writing to Chichester on the 6th August, 16 10, urge him to "deal with the Archbishop for the surrender, in order that the King may provide for the endowment of churches in that diocese [of Derry], signifying his estimate of the amount of recompense to be given for the surrender!" They urge him also "to compound with the Treasury of the see of Conorth [Connor], for the rectory of Coleraine, which belongs thereto, that the rectory may be given to the Londoners." Chichester, when writing to Salisbury, on the 15th August, 161 1, informs him that he had "compounded with the parson of Colrayne, as he was directed, and with others who expect their money on his return to Dublin." Among the "others" here compounded with, was one 'Hyll,' for his interest in certain titles and rights in the parsonage of Colrayne, tithes of fish, and free loops; and *one Kinsman' for his interest in the customs of 'the Dyrrie.' Among the many petitions presented to the lords of council in England about the time of the coming of the Londoners, was one from "William Hill, gent," dated Sept. 28, 1610, and praying for compensation "for the tythe fyshing of the Ban unjustly taken from him by the Londoners." On the petition is written the following 'note' in Salisbury's hand: — "Because it seemeth by this petition that Mr. Recorder is acquainted with the state of this matter, and that I hear it is also well known to Sir James FuUerton, I desire that they will join in certifying their knowledge and opinion unto me."

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16. College of Dublin patronage in Tyrone parishes

    Ardstraw · townland · Tyrone · 1609–1620

    The College of Dublin received church patronage in only three parishes in County Tyrone — Ardstraw, Cappagh, and Drumragh — rather than gaining any footing in Londonderry as initially expected.

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    (36). College of Dublin. — It turned oat that the college of Dublin got no footing in Londonderry, its patronise in the diocese including only the three parishes of Ardrtraw, Cappegh, and Drumiagh, — all in the county of Tjrrone.

    (37). Free burgage, — Tenure in burgage is defined by Glanvil, Littleton, and other high authonties to be simply tenurp in socage ; and it exists in cases where the King or other person is lord of an ancient borough, in which the tenements are held by a rent certain. Bui^gage is indeed, only a kind of town socage, as common socage, by which other lands are holden, is usually of a rand nature.

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17. Commissioners' base at Armagh during plantation survey

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1609

    The plantation commissioners halted at Armagh during their northern journey, where Davys wrote letters to Salisbury and Chichester found time to draw up Briefs of Remembrance dated August 8. Chichester expressed hopelessness about plantation succeeding on private men's undertakings alone, urging public funding and parish-level contributions from England.

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    bearing on Ulster affairs. Chichester was so absorbed in his occupation that he wrote but few letters from the North. When engaged at Armagh, however, he had time to draw up a few Briefs of Remembrancey dated August 8, to be entrusted to Lord Danvers, for the authorities in London.

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18. Coole barony in south-east Fermanagh

    near Coole · barony · Fermanagh · 1608–1877

    The plantation precinct of Coole now constitutes the barony of Coole in the south-east corner of Fermanagh. Its only village is Newtown-Butler, which is generally known and admired for its position.

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    (28). Coole and Tyrcanada. — These two precincts now constitute the two baronies of Coole and Tyrkennedy. The barony of Coole, which contains only 21,017 acres, is situate in the south-east comer of the county. It is divided into nearly two equal parts by the east road from Cavan to Enniskillen, or that mnning through Newton- Butler. A considerable portion of boe is found still to occupy the centre of the barony, but me districts along the margin of Lough Erne, and those including the Castle- Sanderson and Belmont demesnes, are fertile and richly wooded. This barony contains part of the parishes of Currin, Drummully, and Galloon ; but it has only one village, Newtown-&utler, which from its position is pretty generally known and admired. The barony of Tyrkennedy, which lies on the eastern or right side of the Lough, contains 54,685 acres, its water area comprising a considerable portion of the lower part of Upper Eme ; also of that part of the river Eme which connects the two lakes, together with a number of small lakes.. The barony contains part of the parishes of Cleenish, Derrybrusk, Derryvullane, Enniskillen, Magheracross, and Trory. The only town is part of Enniskillen, and the chief villages are Lisbelaw, Tempo, and Ballinamallard.

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19. County Down settled families before the Plantation

    near Newry · town · Down · 1608–1609

    The footnote records that County Down had already been settled by the Bagenalls of Newry, the Mountagnes of the Ards, the Hamiltons of Killileagh and Bangor, and the Hills of Hill-Hall and Hillsborough. This prior settlement excluded Down from the new plantation.

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    (10). To ie commenced,— The county of Antrim was divided principally among a few proprietors, namely, Sir Randal Macdonnell, Sir ArUiur Chichester, Sir Fulke Conway, the O'Neills of Shane's Castle, the Clotworthys of Massereene, the McQuillens of Clanagherty, the Hills of Island Magee, the Langfords of Muckamore, and a few other smaller holders. The county of Down had already been settled by the Bagenalls of Newry, the Mon^mer3rs of the Ards, the Hamiltons of Killileagh and Bangor, and the Hills of Hill-Hall and Hillsborough. The setUement of the county of Monaghan has been already referred to at pp. 51, 52. It may be, however, observed that the writer of A View of Irish Plantation^ when urging the extension of the scheme to all Ulster, only recommended the adoption throui^hout the whole nine counties of one uniform plan of measurement, rents, tenures, letting, and general management of land.

    (xi). To make the plantation good, — The names of these choice servitors, and of the places they wished to settle, were forwarded some months afterwards by the deputy, through Sir Thomas Ridgeway, the treasurer at war. The foUowing is a copy of the document sent on that occasion, which indicates the several persons of whom he had already spoken so warmly above : — *' Re-

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20. Dungannon allotted 500 acres in fee-farm

    near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1608–1620

    In the plantation division of Ulster, Dungannon was allotted eight Ballyboes (500 acres) to be held in fee-farm at the same rent as English or Scottish undertakers. The town was one of the designated corporate towns in the settlement scheme.

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    whereas the odd Ballyboes or Acres above mentioned, with the two small proportions abated from the Undertakers, do amount to the number of forty four Ballyboes, or two thousand seven hundred and fifty Acres, there may be thirty two Ballyboes, or two thousand Acres, allotted to the same Towns, videlicet^ eight Ballyboes, or five hundred acres to Dungannon, and six Ballyboes, or three hundred and seventy-five Acres a Piece to the other Towns, which they are to hold in Fee-Farme^ and pay such Rent as the English or Scottish Undertakers.

    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).

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21. Forfeited lands in County Cavan targeted for plantation survey

    Cavan · town · Cavan · 1609

    The King's commission of 30 June 1609 directed commissioners to inquire, survey, and divide all forfeited or escheated lands in County Cavan into proportions for the Ulster plantation, alongside five other counties.

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    — ^which is dated the last day of June, 1609, but not received, with its accompanying documents^ until late in the month of July : — " We intend nothing ^vith greater earnestness than that the plantation of Ulster, now in hand, with civil men, and men well-afifected in religion, should be accomplished ; but finding that this business, which he [the King] had once intended should both have been begun and finished this summer [1609], will require longer consideration, he intends for the present only those things which may make a due preparation for a solid plantation thereafter. And that this may more effectually proceed (which so concerneth our honour and service, both in respect that foreign estates do cast their eyes upon it, and the ill-affected at home and abroad [/./., those to whom die lands had belonged], will be ready to take advantage of any thing omitted, or neglected therein), our will and pleasure, therefore, is that, with the aid of so many of the Privy Council as can best give him [Chichester] assistance, he shall have a commission prepared, authorising them to inquire of all the lands that are, or ought to be, in the King's possession by forfeiture, escheat, or any other means, within the counties of Ardmagh, Coleraine^ Tyrone, Donegal, Fermanagh, and Cavan ; and to survey the same ; and to plot out and divide the lands into proportions, according to the project and certain articles of instruction, both of which he [Chichester] will receive herewith, signed by his Majesty's hand ; and to hear and determine all questions of the said lands. For which we will and require that one commission or more as you may find necessary, shall be passed under our great seal and that of our realm, not only to authorise and enable you and them to execute the several points before specified, but also because many things may occur, that, in your and their knowledge, may be thought fit to be added, which to us do not yet appear ; and to grant full power and authority to you and them to execute all acts and things for the furtherance and speeding of the said plantation. And we confide in your integrity not to allow any private ends, or [the private ends] of any of the commissioners to prevail, so that the plantation should be hindered or prevented ; and you are required to send over transcripts of your proceedings, under the Great Seal, to be considered by the Privy Council in England.

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22. Forfeited lands in County Coleraine targeted for plantation survey

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1609

    The King's commission of 30 June 1609 directed commissioners to inquire, survey, and divide all forfeited or escheated lands in County Coleraine into proportions for the Ulster plantation, alongside five other counties.

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    — ^which is dated the last day of June, 1609, but not received, with its accompanying documents^ until late in the month of July : — " We intend nothing ^vith greater earnestness than that the plantation of Ulster, now in hand, with civil men, and men well-afifected in religion, should be accomplished ; but finding that this business, which he [the King] had once intended should both have been begun and finished this summer [1609], will require longer consideration, he intends for the present only those things which may make a due preparation for a solid plantation thereafter. And that this may more effectually proceed (which so concerneth our honour and service, both in respect that foreign estates do cast their eyes upon it, and the ill-affected at home and abroad [/./., those to whom die lands had belonged], will be ready to take advantage of any thing omitted, or neglected therein), our will and pleasure, therefore, is that, with the aid of so many of the Privy Council as can best give him [Chichester] assistance, he shall have a commission prepared, authorising them to inquire of all the lands that are, or ought to be, in the King's possession by forfeiture, escheat, or any other means, within the counties of Ardmagh, Coleraine^ Tyrone, Donegal, Fermanagh, and Cavan ; and to survey the same ; and to plot out and divide the lands into proportions, according to the project and certain articles of instruction, both of which he [Chichester] will receive herewith, signed by his Majesty's hand ; and to hear and determine all questions of the said lands. For which we will and require that one commission or more as you may find necessary, shall be passed under our great seal and that of our realm, not only to authorise and enable you and them to execute the several points before specified, but also because many things may occur, that, in your and their knowledge, may be thought fit to be added, which to us do not yet appear ; and to grant full power and authority to you and them to execute all acts and things for the furtherance and speeding of the said plantation. And we confide in your integrity not to allow any private ends, or [the private ends] of any of the commissioners to prevail, so that the plantation should be hindered or prevented ; and you are required to send over transcripts of your proceedings, under the Great Seal, to be considered by the Privy Council in England.

    Internet Archive anhistoricalacc04hillgoog, Chapter 98

23. Forfeited lands in County Donegal targeted for plantation survey

    Donegal · town · Donegal · 1609

    The King's commission of 30 June 1609 directed commissioners to inquire, survey, and divide all forfeited or escheated lands in County Donegal into proportions for the Ulster plantation, alongside five other counties.

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    — ^which is dated the last day of June, 1609, but not received, with its accompanying documents^ until late in the month of July : — " We intend nothing ^vith greater earnestness than that the plantation of Ulster, now in hand, with civil men, and men well-afifected in religion, should be accomplished ; but finding that this business, which he [the King] had once intended should both have been begun and finished this summer [1609], will require longer consideration, he intends for the present only those things which may make a due preparation for a solid plantation thereafter. And that this may more effectually proceed (which so concerneth our honour and service, both in respect that foreign estates do cast their eyes upon it, and the ill-affected at home and abroad [/./., those to whom die lands had belonged], will be ready to take advantage of any thing omitted, or neglected therein), our will and pleasure, therefore, is that, with the aid of so many of the Privy Council as can best give him [Chichester] assistance, he shall have a commission prepared, authorising them to inquire of all the lands that are, or ought to be, in the King's possession by forfeiture, escheat, or any other means, within the counties of Ardmagh, Coleraine^ Tyrone, Donegal, Fermanagh, and Cavan ; and to survey the same ; and to plot out and divide the lands into proportions, according to the project and certain articles of instruction, both of which he [Chichester] will receive herewith, signed by his Majesty's hand ; and to hear and determine all questions of the said lands. For which we will and require that one commission or more as you may find necessary, shall be passed under our great seal and that of our realm, not only to authorise and enable you and them to execute the several points before specified, but also because many things may occur, that, in your and their knowledge, may be thought fit to be added, which to us do not yet appear ; and to grant full power and authority to you and them to execute all acts and things for the furtherance and speeding of the said plantation. And we confide in your integrity not to allow any private ends, or [the private ends] of any of the commissioners to prevail, so that the plantation should be hindered or prevented ; and you are required to send over transcripts of your proceedings, under the Great Seal, to be considered by the Privy Council in England.

    Internet Archive anhistoricalacc04hillgoog, Chapter 98

24. Formation of County Londonderry from multiple territories

    Derry · townland · Derry · 1608–1620

    The present county of Londonderry was formed not merely from the old county of Coleraine but also incorporated the barony of Loughinsholin from Tyrone and fragments from Antrim and Donegal. Dr. Killen's impression that the Londoners' grant included only part of old Coleraine is corrected.

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    after its new proprietors, the county of Londonderry.*' Dr. Killen appears to be thus actually under the impression that the Londoners' grant included only a part of the old county of Coleraine, whereas the present county of Londonderry contains not only all the old county of Coleraine, but also the very large barony of Loughinsholin, which formerly belonged to Tyrone, together with two fragments torn from the counties of- Antrim and Donegal ! See Killen's EccL History, vol. i., pp. 482, 483, 485.

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25. Fort of Mountnorris and its keeper's lands

    Mountnorris · townland · Armagh · 1610–1611

    Captain Henry Adderton received a re-grant in perpetuity of 300 acres previously held as constable or keeper of the fort of Mountnorris. The lands were tied to his military role at the fort, with rent of 4l. 8s.

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    9. Grant to Captain Henry Adderton, This was a re-grant in perpetuity of lands which had been previously granted to Adderton or Atherton, for a term of years, as constable or keeper of the fort of Mountnorris. These lands amounted to 300 acres, the rent for which was 48^.

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26. Grant and surrender of the Rosses in Donegal

    near The Rosses · locality · Donegal · 1616

    Sir Robert MacLellan was the first patentee of the Rosses in County Donegal. He alienated his proportion to Archibald Acheson, and on 12 October 1616, both joined in surrendering the lands to John Murray.

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    (143). First Patentee. — This was Sir Robert MacLellan, laird of Bombie, and £^1 of Kirkcudbright, see p. 296. Some scribe here writes him Lady BromHe^ supposing that the contraction la : before his name meant lady ! For his grant of the Rosses ^ see p. 296. This undertaker alienated his proportion to Archibald Acheson, Esq., and on the 12th of October, 1616, Acheson and

    MacLellan joined in the surrender, for considerations, of the lands to John Murray, afterwards Lord Annandale. ^^ Inquisitions of Ulster, Donegal, (9) Jac. I.

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27. Inishowen and the early O'Neills

    near Inishowen · townland · Donegal

    The early history of the O'Neills was closely associated with the territory known as Inis-Eoghan, now Inishowen, named after a prince called Eoghan. The power of the Hy-Niall and their kindred septs in north-western Ulster was spreading and strengthening at this time.

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    At the date of this battle the power of the Oirghialla had begun to wane, and that of the Hy- Niall and their kindred septs in north-western Ulster to spread and strengthen. The early history of the O'Neills, who were soon to make themselves felt in Ulster, was closely associated with the territory or district known as Inis-Eoghan, now Inishowen, so called from a prince named Eoghan

    Internet Archive anhistoricalacc04hillgoog, Chapter 14

28. Leasing of Cunningham's lands into named quarters, 1613

    Portlough · townland · Donegal · 1613

    On May 1, 1613, James Cunningham leased large quantities of his land at Portlogh to various individuals. The leased lands were divided into quarters named Moiagh, Grackhy, Magherymore, Magherybegg, Dryan, Tryan-Carrickmore, and Eredy.

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    (165). For Cows, — On the 1st of May, 1613, James Coningham, or Cunningham, sett out a large quantity of his lands to the persons whose names are underwritten, viz. , the quarter called Moiagh, to Alex. Dunne, John Dunne, Donnell McKym, John Dunne, junior, John Younge, Wm. Hendry, Alex. Grynney, and William Stewart ; the quarter called Grackhy, to William Valentvne, Hugh Moore, William Moore, and David Kennedy; tne quarter called Magherymore, to John Watson, Robert PatersoQ« William Ekyn, George Blacke, Andrew Smythe, James Gilmore, William Gaate [Gait], George Peere [Pery], John McKym, Andrew Browne, William Sutherland, William Rankin, and John Smythe ; the quarter called Magherybegg, to John Purveyance, John riarper, Plugh Lokard, Thomas Scott, and John Browne; the quarter called Dryan, to John Roger, William Teyse [Teese], and Donnell McEredy ; the quarter called Tryan- Carrickmore, to David Kennedy, and William Valentyne; the quarter called Eredy, to Wm. Amett, Andrew Amett, John Alexander, John Hutchine, Peter Stevenson, John Hamilton, Edward Homes, and George Leich. Ibid,

    (166). Men armed. — Pynnar says nothing about the oath of supremacy in connection with this formidable body of armed men ; but the inquisition above quoted informs us that they had not taken that oath, and that, therefore, the letters patent, so far at least as the lands let to these settlers, had become null and void. On the 5th of May, 1629, were issued letters patent to James Cunnyngham ; and also a re-grant according to the terms already explained, to him, his heirs, and assigns, forever, of the small proportion of Moyegh, containing 1,000 acres, in the barony of Raphoe, with a fishery in the lake or water of Lough Swilly ; to be held as of the castle of Dublin, in free and common socage. The premises are created into a manor, to be called the manor of Fort- Cunningham^ vdth the usual powers and privileges ; a market every Thursday at Magherymore, adjoining the d^urch of Rarmoghy ; and two lairs, 26th June and 24th October.

    Internet Archive anhistoricalacc04hillgoog, Chapter 416

29. London companies fortify and plant Coleraine

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1615

    The London companies were reported to have spent large sums of money on building, fortifying, and planting the town of Coleraine as part of the Plantation of Ulster.

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    George Canning, one of the greatest statesmen and orators of modem times. Paul, the second son of Stratford Canning, succeeded to the family property ; and his eldest son, George, was created Baron Garvagh, on the 1 2th October, 1 8 1 8. See Burke's Extinct Peerage^ p. 602. (82). Ciitt/s lands, — This was a point of primary importance, and especially for such of the companies as required to go to law about disputed lands. In that year [1615], a licence to hold lands in mortmain was granted to the companies ; but it was not until about two years later that manors were created, and conveyances thereof, and of the allotted lands, made to the companies by the Irish Society. The conveyances, when they came, were absolute, — in some without, and in others with, the reservation of rent to the Irish Society. The license of the companies to hold in mortmain contained a recital that the companies, in testimony of their true obedience to the Crown, had disbursed, expended, and bestowed divers great sums of money for and towards the building, fortifying, planting, strengthening, and improving the city of Deny and the town of Coleraine, and were wnlling and intended to be at further charge for the planting and improving of their several other lands. This was, no doubt, a glowing and rather too highly coloured account of

    Internet Archive anhistoricalacc04hillgoog, Chapter 354

30. London companies fortify and plant Derry

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1615

    The London companies were reported to have spent large sums of money on building, fortifying, and planting the city of Derry as part of the Plantation of Ulster.

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    George Canning, one of the greatest statesmen and orators of modem times. Paul, the second son of Stratford Canning, succeeded to the family property ; and his eldest son, George, was created Baron Garvagh, on the 1 2th October, 1 8 1 8. See Burke's Extinct Peerage^ p. 602. (82). Ciitt/s lands, — This was a point of primary importance, and especially for such of the companies as required to go to law about disputed lands. In that year [1615], a licence to hold lands in mortmain was granted to the companies ; but it was not until about two years later that manors were created, and conveyances thereof, and of the allotted lands, made to the companies by the Irish Society. The conveyances, when they came, were absolute, — in some without, and in others with, the reservation of rent to the Irish Society. The license of the companies to hold in mortmain contained a recital that the companies, in testimony of their true obedience to the Crown, had disbursed, expended, and bestowed divers great sums of money for and towards the building, fortifying, planting, strengthening, and improving the city of Deny and the town of Coleraine, and were wnlling and intended to be at further charge for the planting and improving of their several other lands. This was, no doubt, a glowing and rather too highly coloured account of

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31. Londoners' complaints over Derry Corporation

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1612

    In 1612, the Londoners complained that the Corporation of Derry had not surrendered its liberties and estates to the King, as part of the ongoing disputes over the Plantation of Ulster.

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    I. The corporation of Derry has not sur- i. The money due to the inhabitants for a

    rendered to his Majesty their liberties [lands surrender of their estates and their charter

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32. MacMahon chieftains assigned demesne lands in Monaghan

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan · 1591

    The government arranged for the chief MacMahon gentlemen to hold their demesne lands severally, paying yearly rent per tate of land and yielding horsemen and footmen. Inferior freeholders were to hold lands in fee simple at twenty shillings per tate, held of the castle of Monaghan rather than in capite.

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    horseman, two ffootemen. "And wee doe likewise appointe the inferior freeholders shall holde their landes allotted to them in fee symple, in free and common soccadge, and not in capite, as of her Maties castle of Monaghan ; and pay yearelie twentie shillings sterling for every tate, and to bee paied to the 'superior lord under whom wee doe assigne them their portions, twelve shillings sixe pence sterling." (See Ulster Inquisitions^ Introduction, p. xxi). The foregoing arrangements were liberal on the part of the government, even although the extensive church lands of various classes were distributed among strangers to the county; but they were arrangements which prol^bly those who conceded them to the natives had not much fear would be permanent Neither were they of long standing ; for this very distribution, of the murdered chieftain's estates had

    thoroughly combined the other Ulster lords in selfdefence, and in a very few years the above arrangements were utterly broken up — but for a much longer period than the dominant party had calculated — to be succeeded by others more permanent but much less favourable to the freeholders or fee-simple people of 159 1.

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33. Manor of Ahaglane created in Fermanagh plantation grant

    Aghalane · townland · Fermanagh · 1610

    In October 1610, lands in Fermanagh were granted and constituted as the manor of Ahaglane, comprising 1,000 acres with 300 acres in demesne and a court baron. Sixty acres were excepted for glebe land. The grant was held in common socage from the castle of Dublin.

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    Dromhelster, one tate ; Molonecough, Derregrany, Gorlatt, Fermoyle, and Tonaghmore, one tate ; Gorgorgoii, one quarter; Gorterry, Sroe, Knockellrestan, and Knocksmodoge, one tate; Klanteknose, MuUainshogga, Drumconna, Dromderrickmore, Erden, Glonebrack, and Golcomuckean, one tate ; Dorrivore, Corelhin, Gorrevarran, Mullaghoise, Mullenehar, Teinan, Leighwollaghe, and Derrecorrian, one tate; Gackeneis, Gorrahoise, Towralte, Gorrughade, Strongallattie, Mullaghsallagh, Knockegarran, and Aghamore, one tate ; the quarter called Derrykennan, containing the several denominations of Derrykennan, Gubbuckreere, Relagh, Gornowel, Gomakill, and the islands of Gonny-Goiglam and Derrycree, one tate; Dromborry, Drombampony, Knockrenan, Bingarrowd, Kyllmeane, Keynoutra, Feughnuhi, Fermoyle, and Oclanamwihi, one tate ; Dromloughte, one tate ; in all, i,ooo acres. For glebe 60 acres excepted from this grant. The premises created the manor of Ahaglane, with 300 acres in demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 5/. 65. Sd, To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 15 October, 8th [1610]. See Inquisitions of Ulster^ Fermanagh, (9) Gar. I.

    5. Grant to James Trayle (174), Esq, The small proportion of Dresteman (175), containing the lands of Gallaghill, 4 tates ; Foyeglas, 4 tates ; Dresteman, 4 tales ; Garrowdorell, 2 tates ; Dromlaghes, one tate ; the island of Trassian, one tate ; and the island of Blanishe, V4 tate ; in all, 1,000 acres, with free fishing in Lougheme. Sixty acres excepted from this grant for glebe land. The premises created the manor of Dresteman, with 300 acres in demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 5/. 6j. Zd, English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 8th [1610]. See Inquisitions of Ulster^ Fermanagh, (13) Gar. I.

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34. Manor of Lymovade created in Coleraine county

    near Limavady · town · Derry · 1612

    The lands in Coleraine county were created as the manor of Lymovade with 500 acres in demesne, granted to Phillips with power to create tenures and hold court barons and leet. The grant was dated 30 December 1612, with a rent of six shillings per annum, to be held forever as of the castle of Dublin in common socage.

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    governor, and the other commissioners of plantation for the said city, in the province of Ulster. The lands in Colraine county are created the manor of Lymovade, with 500 acres in demesne ; power to create tenures, to hold court barons and leet. Rent, six shillings per annum. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, 30 December, loth" [16 12]. Such then, were the terms which Phillips obtained, but they do not appear to have reconciled him to the plantation of the Londoners on lands which he had previously regarded as all but his own.

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35. Manor of Newtowne erected in Tyrone

    near Newtownstewart · village · Tyrone · 1610

    Several townlands including Lysneshannah, Lysnerey, Lyslapp, Gortcrannagh, Tibberrekeragh, and Gregaghey were erected into the manor of Newtowne with 600 acres of demesne and a court baron. The grant dates from 29 May 1610 with a rent of £10 15s 4d English.

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    Lysneshannah, Lysnerey, Lyslapp, Gortcrannagh, Tibberrekeragh, and Gregaghey, one towne-land each ; in all, 2,000. Glebe lands, containing 120 acres, excepted from this grant. The premises erected into the manor of Newtowne, with 600 acres of demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 10/. i$s. 4d. English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 29 May, 8th [16 10]. See Inquisitions of Ulster^ Tyrone, (5) Car. I.

    4. Grant to Sir Thomas Boyd (133), Knight The middle proportion of Sheahe (134), containing the undermentioned lands, viz., FeofTyn, one balliboe ; Fallart, 7, balliboe ; Ballinlear, one ' balliboe ; Glanlasse, '/, balliboe ; Wrighan, one balliboe ; Tullocosker, one balliboe \ GortgewifTe, one balliboe ; Corlostie, one balliboe ; Gri [ \ one balliboe ; Kiellegarrie, one balliboe; Gortloanger, one balliboe; Sheane, one balliboe; Killmer, one balliboe; MuUanedoogarye, one balliboe ; Cloutman, one balliboe ; '/» a balliboe of Coolene ; Dromanhanagh, one balliboe ; Lisdoonloaghan, one balliboe ; Creaghnetonagh, one balliboe ; Aliscragh, one balliboe ; Cloughadoda, one balliboe ; Carricknebohill, one balliboe ; Tawnagh-Ibogan, one balliboe ; Dounkankill, one balliboe ; Mackgerme, one balliboe ; Gortnegroagh, one balliboe ; and '/a balliboe in Listeemore ; in all, 2,000 acres. Glebe lands containing 90 acres are excepted from this grant The premises were created the manor of Sheane, with 450 acres in demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 8/. English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 29 August, 8th [16 10]. See Inquisitions of Ulster, Tyrone, (5) Jac I.

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36. Market and fair at Trelicke under manor of Stoy

    near Trillick · townland · Tyrone · 1630

    The 1630 re-grant to James Mervin established a market every Tuesday at Trelicke in the manor of Stoy and a fair on the 3rd of May, as part of the plantation manorial system.

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    demise from the said John Leigh, the balliboe of land called Mullane, ever since the date of the said letters pattents. Phillip McCosker held the balliboe called Tatmoyle as aforesaid. Tirlagh McBxyan Carogh O'Neale, a meere Irishman, held from one Robert Bennett and his wyfe, assignees of the said John Leigh, the balliboe called Aghafada as aforesaid, Owen modder McCarrell, a meere Irishman, held bv demise from the said John Leigh, the towne or balliboe cal led Tonaghbane as aforesaid . Phillip McCosker held by demise from said John, the towne or balliboe called Cariglasse as aforesaid. All and everie, the aforesaid townes and balliboes, are lyeing and being within the said proportion of Fentonagh, and were let and demised by the said Johii Leigh and his assignes, unto the said meere Irish, in manner aforesaid, over and above the fburth parte allotted for the meere Irish, in the said Mr. John Leigh his letters pattents, contrary to the condition m said letters pattents. {InquisiHons of Ulster, Tyrone, (35) ^^^' I*) "^^is proportion, and others in the same l»rony became the property of a Captain James Mervin, who was cousin-german to the two Tuchets, Sir Mervyn and Sir Ferdinando, who appear to have disposed of their lands in Clogher to a connexion named Sir Henry Mervin. On the 29th of August, 1626, Sir Henry Mervin and Lady Christian, his wife, granted and conveyed to James, their son and heir, the proportions of land called Fenteriagh, Eddergould, the Broad [Brade], and Carunrackan, which were lately divided into three lordships or manors, called Stowye, Tuchett, and Arleston. To hold forever. On the 1st of July, 1630, there was a re-grant to James Mervin, his heirs and assigns forever, of four proportions, viz., the great proportion of Brade, containing 2,000 acres ; the great proportion of Fentonaghe, containing 2,000 acres ; and the two small proportions of Edeigoole and Carranvracken, containing 1,000 acres each ; also, 1,440 acres in the barony of Omey. To be held in free and common socage. The 4ands are created into three several manors, to be called Stoy, Tuchet, and Arleston, The usual manorial powers ; a market every Tuesday at Trelicke in the manor of Stoy, and a fair on the 3rd of May ; a market every Saturday at the town of Tuchet, and a fair on the 25th of November ; a market at the town of Omagh in the manor of Arleston, on every Wednesday, and two fairs on St. James's Day and Michaelmas Day, to continue for two days. Subject to the conditions of plantation, and according to the instruc* tions of the King for renewing the grants of undertakers. For Mervin's controversy with the bishop of Clogher, see supra.

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37. Mountnorris fort and lands granted to Henry Adderton

    Mountnorris · townland · Armagh

    The lands and fort of Mountnorris were granted to Henry Adderton. Carew referenced the site in his 1611 survey of plantation progress.

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    Mountnorris, lands and fort of, granted to Henry Adderton, 312 ; Carew's reference to in 161 1, 569.

    Mount Sedborough, the manor so called, 275.

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38. O'Cahans displace Cianachta in Keenaght

    Keenaght · townland · Derry

    The O'Cahans displaced the Cianachta from the territory that still retains their name, Keenaght, which now forms one of the baronies in the county of Londonderry.

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    in many respects as their compeers, for the estates of the O'Neills comprehended no more than the present counties of Tyrone and Armagh, the one barony of Orior excepted, although they derived tribute from the other chieftains of Ulster. Among these others, the O'Donnells, a kindred race, descendants of Conall Gulban, stood next to the children of Eoghan themselves. O'Dugan, who speaks very favourably of the O'Donnells, designates them as " the Clann- Dalaigh of brown shields," — ^this their tribe-name, being derived from Dalach^ one of their most distinguished chieftains, who died in the year 868, whilst from his grandson, Domhnall, came their hereditary surname of O'DonnelL Their adherence to their kinsmen, the O'Neills, remained unshaken until after the coming of the English, to whom they occasionally transferred their allegiance, and by whose influence they were able to extend their territory. Originally, they had been only lords of one cantred called Cinel-Luighdheach, of which Kilmacrenan was the most noted district, as containing their church, residence, and inauguration chair ; but subsequently to the English invasion the O'Donnell representatives became princes or kings of all Tirconnell (19). Another kindred race, constituting also a powerful sept were the O'Cathains, or O'Cahans, descended in common with the O'Neills themselves from Eoghan. This family of O'Cahan first appears in history under the tribe name oi Fir-na-Criiebh^ or *Men of the Creeve,' the territory of Creeve being situated on thi western side of the lower Bann, and so called from the celebrated cataract oi Eas-Craeibhey afterwards known as the 'Salmon Leap,' and, since the beginning of the seventeenth century, known as the * Cutts,' in the vicinity of Coleraine. Its first name, Craebh, or Creeve, had been that of a lady who was drowned at this point in the river, and the daughter of a chieftain who occupied the ancient fortress of Dun-da-Bheann^ now known as Mount Sandal. The Fir-na-Craebh, or O'Cahans, displaced the Cianachta (descendants of a prince named Cian), from the territory still retaining from them the name of Keenaght^ and now forming one of the baronies in the county of

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39. Plantation bawne and mills at Drumcro

    Drumcrow · townland · Fermanagh

    John Dunbar held 1,000 acres called Drumcro with a bawne of lime and stone (80 by 45 by 14 feet), two water mills, and British settlers including freeholders, lessees, and undertenants. Ploughs were observed working and no Irish families were found on the land.

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    LXXIIL i,ocx> Acres. John Dunbar^ Esq,^ hath i,ooo acres, called Drumcro, Upon this Proportion there is a Bawne of Lime and Stone, 80 feet long, 45 broad, and 14 feet high, and two Water-Mills ; himself with his Wife and Family remaining on the Land. I find planted upon this Land, of Brittish Birth,

    , , , . The nine Families have divers

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40. Plantation commissioners hold assizes and inquisition at Cavan

    Cavan · town · Cavan

    The Plantation commissioners conducted assize business at Cavan town, with eleven commissioners present including the Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh. Parsons and Bodley measured the county's land available for plantation, dividing it into proportions across seven baronial precincts.

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    Blayney's hospitality, and it is probable he did not visit that knight at all, else he would have said something on the subject. That he grew rapidly convalescent is evident from the fact — stated by himself — that he had done the assize business at Monaghan, on Friday, the 22nd of September, travelling thence to Cavan on the following day, and taking his place, as before, among the commissioners. There were eleven of the latter present at Cavan, including Robert Bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh (40), who was concerned, however, only to a trifling extent, in the enquiry on the subject of herenagh and termon lands. Whilst the assize and other work was progressing at the town of Cavan, Parsons and Bodley were engaged throughout the county in measuring the land avjulable for plantation, and marking it off in proportions. They divided the county into seven precincts, or rather adopted the baronial divisions, known as Loughtee, TuUochonco, Clanchy, Tullagha, Castlerahin, Clanmahon, and Tulloghgarvie. i. The precinct of Loughtee was found to contain 12,000 acres available for plantation, which quantity was cast into 11 proportions, viz., three of the middle size and eight of the small 2. The precinct of TuUochonco was found only to afford 6,000 acres, and was sub-divided into six small proportions of 1,000 acres each. 3. The precinci of Clanchy [now Clonkee, or Clankee], contained also 6,000 acres of available plantation land, this quantity being cast into 4 proportions, viz., two of the large size and two small ones. 4. The precinct of Tullagha contaitied 9,000 acres, which formed 8 proportions, viz., two middle and six small. 5. The precinct of Castlerahin contained 9,000 acres, making 6 proportions, two large, two middle, and two small, 6. The precinct of Clanmahon contained 7,000 acres, which quantity was sub-divided into six proportions, viz., twp middle and four small. 7. And the precinct of Tulloughgarvie was found to contain 7,500 acres, forming 7 proportions, — two great, one middle, and four small.

    The Inquisition was taken on Monday, the 25th, the commissioners being assisted by the fourteen undernamed jurors : —

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41. Portadown or Ballywarren manor

    near Portadown · town · Armagh · 1608–1620

    The manor called Portadown or Ballywarren comprised the proportion of Ballyworran or Ballenvorran in the plantation scheme.

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    Portadown or Bally warren, the manor so called, 558, comprised the proportion of Ballyworran or Ballenevorran, id.

    Portclare, the proportion and manor so called, 264, 265 ; sold to Sir James Erskine, 539 ; Pynnar's account of, ib. ; comprised in the manor of Favor Royall, t^.

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42. Proposed free school at Limavady never built

    near Limavady · town · Derry · 1608–1620

    The plantation project allotted six ballyboes (375 acres) for a free school to be erected at Lymevaddy, but no such school was ever established there. A free school was instead founded at Derry in 1616.

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    4. Out of the Monastery Lands (33), 18 Ballyboes, or 1,125 Acres, maybe passed to the College of Dublin (34), and the other 6 Ballyboes, or 375 Acres to be allotted to the maintenance of a Free School to be erected at Lymevaddy (35).

    Portion of the Undertakers.

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43. Ramelton proportion in the plantation

    Rathmelton · town · Donegal · 1608–1620

    Ramalton was a proportion in the plantation of Ulster. The index entry references its original description at pages 524–525.

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    nagh, 489. Ralestone, or Ralston, John, grant to, 309. Ramalton, the proportion so called, 524, 525 ; originally

    held by Sir Richard Hansard, and afterwards by Sir

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44. Shane MacBrian suffers grievances at Carrickfergus

    near Carrickfergus · town · Antrim

    Shane MacBrian sustained many grievances at the hands of her Majesty's officers at Carrickfergus, resulting in great losses to his followers and goods, and hazard to his own life.

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    "3. He sustained many other griefs by the hands of her Majesty's officers at Carrickfergus, to the great losses of his followers and goods, and the hazard of his own life." Ibid.y pp. 154, 155.

    But the last and worst in this series of cases was that which occurred in Monaghan, and which, indeed, was so appalling as to frighten the whole province into armed resistance. This bloody business has already been slightly referred to in the Earl of Tyrone's explanation of his grievances, but the following statement of two Macmahon gentlemen reveals the several circumstances connected with the murder of their chief lord more fully. Their statement is headed 'Grievances of Brian McHugh Oge McMahoune, and Ewer McCollo [Ever Mac Cu Uladh Macmahon] — "First. The said Brian McHugh Oge saith that Hugh Roe McMahowne, named [The] McMahowne by Sir William Fitzwilliam, and so confirmed and allowed to succeed by virtue of his brother's [Sir Rosse Macmahon's] letters patents, and coming into the state [going to Dublin] upon the word of a nobleman, and the word of Henry More, of Mellifont, deceased, was afterwards most unjustly and treacherously executed by the said Sir William at his [Hugh Roe Macmahon's] own house of Monaghan. Which allowance of succession, as this McMahowne doth imagine [rather as all parties well knew], was granted him, the said Hugh, purposely to draw an interest unto him and his heirs, contrary to the custom of the country, and then by his execution to draw the country into her majesty's hands, as the sequel showeth. After whose execution a garrison was placed in Monaghan, the name of McMahowne extinguished, and the substance of the country divided by the said Sir William Fitzwilliam, between Sir Henry Bagnall, Baron Elliott, Mr. Solicitor Wilbraham, Captain Henshawe, Captain WalJis, the Parson O'Connolan, Hugh Strowbridge, Thomas Asshe, Charles Fleming, and divers other strangers (61) ; and so the native country people for the most

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45. Sir Hugh Wyrrall's proportion of Monaghan

    near Monaghan · historical name · Cavan · 1611

    Sir Hugh Wyrrall of Enfield, Middlesex, was granted the middle proportion of Monaghan comprising 1,500 acres across numerous townlands in County Cavan, with two polls of Granchinagh excepted from the grant. The lands were held by knight's service.

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    5. Grant to Sir Hugh Wyrrall (98), Knt. The middle proportion of Monaghan^ containing Cullagan, 2 polls; Camlier, one poll; Tomassan, one poll; Tyregormelly, one poll; Keile-Icaroba, 2 polls ; Dromgart, one poll ; Derrynony, one poll ; Clonynagh, one poll ; Nacorghagh, one poll ; Monaghan, 2 polls ; Derrichiel, Cinaghan, Tomchouro, Ardea, Keilenolin, Culvagally, and Anture, each x>ne poll ; Bellaghea, 2 polls ; Clonomoligg, 4 polls ; Clouna, 2 polls ; Drombrochees, one poll; Fugh, one poll; Eadangollin, one poll; '/, the poll of Clonticonga; in all, 1,500 acres. The two polls of Granchinagh, containing 90 acres, are excepted from this grant. The premises

    (97). Lusher. — ^This undertaker came from Surrey. In August, 161 1, there is confirmation of a grant msule by the Lord High Admiral, July 13, 161 1, to Sir Nicholas Lusher of Shooland, county of Surrey, Sir Hugh Wirrall of Enfield, county of Middlesex, and others, of the office of measuring coals, grain, and salt, to be shipped within the Lord Admiral's jurisdiction. (See Calendar of State Papers^ Domestic Series, Jac I., 161 1 -18, p. 67). Sir Nicholas forfeited his Ulster lands for neglecting to take

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46. Sir Thomas Coach granted Frikeanagh in Liffer, Raphoe

    Raphoe · town · Donegal · 1610–1624

    Sir Thomas Coach (also spelled Coates), a war servitor who had served in the south of Ireland, was granted the middle proportion of 1,500 acres called Frikeanagh in the precinct of Liffer, barony of Raphoe. He disposed of his property in Queen's County and settled permanently in the Liffer.

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    9. Grant to Sir Thomas Coach (67), Knt The middle proportion of Frikeanagh^ in the precinct of LifTer ; in all, 1,500 acres. [The sub-divisions of this proportion not recorded.]

    V. The precinct of Clancally (68), in the county of Fermanagh.

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47. Sir William Taaffe's monastery lands in Cavan

    Cavan · town · Cavan · 1618–1620

    Sir William Taaffe received a grant of monastery lands in Cavan. By 1618-1620, his proportion was occupied by Irish tenants, and he had done nothing as a planter.

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    Taaffe, Sir William, grant of monastery lands in Cavan

    to, IZ3 ; names of the lands thus granted, id.; grant to

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48. Slut-Rony territory reserved for Dublin college use

    near Clankelly · barony · Fermanagh · 1609

    The territory known as Slut-Rony within the barony of Clankelly was left white on the 1609 map, implying its lands were to be appropriated to the use of the college in Dublin, a free school, or other purpose, rather than granted to undertakers.

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    (68). Clancally, — See p. 203. This small barony, now called Clankelly or Clonkelly, is bounded on the north by the barony of Magherastephana ; on the east by the county of Monaghan ; and on the south-west by the barony of Coole. "nie map of 1609 is so constructed that the barony appears to be Dounded north, south, and west by the county of Monaghan ; and by Coolnerer on the east ; and although the barony contains 36,922 acres, the map represents nearly all this area as absorbed in five proportions described as containing in them all only 5,000 acres ! The territory therein known then as Slut-Rony is left white on

    the map, thereby implying that its lands were to be appropriated to the use of the college in Dublin, a free school, or other purpose.

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49. Tirconnell superseded by Donegal; Inishowen granted to Chichester

    near Inishowen · townland · Donegal · 1600–1620

    Early in the seventeenth century the name Tirconnell was superseded by Donegal for the county. Inishowen is not listed among the plantation precincts because that barony had been granted to Chichester.

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    (18). Tirconnell, — Early in the seventeenth century, the name Tirconnell was superseded by that of Donegal for the county. The present county contains six baronies — Inishowen on the north, Raphoe on the east, Tyrhugh and Boylagh on the west, Bannagh on the south* west, and Kilmacrenan on' the noith-west. Inishowen is not mentioned in the list of plantation precincts, as this barony had been granted to Chichester.

    (19). Pofilough, — This precinct now forms part of the barony of Boylagh and Bannagh, and its name has be* come obsolete.

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50. Tirkeeran barony land divisions detailed

    Tirkeeran · townland · Derry

    Dr. Reeves described Tirkeeran barony as containing 14 ballybetaghs or 182 ballyboes, averaging 13 ballyboes per ballybetagh. The barony comprised 92,756 acres, with the Ordnance Survey recording 228 townlands averaging about 406 acres each.

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    (27). By Ballyboes, — See p. 92. Until the commencement of the seventeenth century, the balliboe was variable in extent throughout O'Cahan's country, and generally contained much more land than the measure so named by these commissioners of plantation. '* The balliboe,'' says Dr. Reeves, '* was one of the three components of a Quarter, and was the commonest measure of land. Tirkeeran [one of the baronies in the county of Coleraine] contained 14 ballybetaghs, or 182 ballyboes, which gives an average of 13 balliboes for each ballybetagh, twelve being the exact number. In this barony there are 92,756 acres, which, being divided by 182, give about 509 as the average extent of a ballvboe. There are, according to the Ordnance Survey, 228 toy^nlands, each containing an average of about 406 acres, so that the ancient ballyboe may be estimated as a fifth laiger than our present townland.'' (See Colton's Visitationy edited by Dr. Reeves, p. 130.) This great discrepancy between the commissioners' balliboe and the old Irish ballyboe may go far to account for the fact frequently stated, that the proportions of the undertakers contamed vastly more land — stated by some to be tenfold more— than was represented at the time of plantation.

    (28). In Tyrone, — The amount of acreage here assigned to the whole county of Colerain is little over a third of what is contained in the one barony of Tirkeeran ! Of the two other baronies with that of Tirkeeran then forming the county, Kenaght contains 128,692 acres, and Coleraine over I04,8cx> acres — showing ^us an extraordinary discrepancy between the extent of lands actually contained in the old county of Coleraine and that which

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51. Tullaghgarvy precinct mapped in 1609 Plantation survey

    Tullygarvey · barony · Cavan · 1609

    The precinct of Tullaghgarvy, corresponding to the modern barony of the same name in north-east Cavan, was depicted on the 1609 baronial map as comparatively destitute of woods, without bogs, and containing many lakes. Its approximately 59,000 acres were occupied by a few servitors and natives who collectively held only about 10,500 acres of arable land.

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    Loughtee. In the baronial map of 1609, the compass points due south, and the boundaries Appear to be directly opposite to those above mentioned. The whole precinct is represented on the map as comparatively destitute of woods, without bogs, and containing many lakes, especially throughout its eastern and western districts. The area is about 59,000 acres, exclusive of water ; and, with the

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52. Ancient rent of the half barony of Clanawley

    near Clanawley · barony · Fermanagh

    Under the ancient rent system, chief lords received 42 cows per barony. Shane McHugh paid half of this, amounting to 21 cows, for his portion of the half barony of Clanawley in Fermanagh.

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    (S4). The greatesL — See the actual number of Proportions and their distribution explained in note 73. Tlie settlement of this county appears to have been considered a peculiarly difficult affair, because of the two native chiefs having the lands divided between them. In the year 1606 a plan had b^n drawn up with the sanction of the government, by which it was believed the original mistake of granting the whole lands to the two Maguires might have been obviated. The plan was in substance as follows : — " I. In Fermanagh there are seven baronies. 2. In every barony there are seven ballybetaghs and a half. 3. In every ballybetagh there are four quarters of land, and consequently in the seven baronies there are 210 quarters. If then, upon every quarter of land a rent or composition of 40 '. sterling be reserved (whereof 26r. &/. may be allowed to the chief lord and \ys, 4^ to the King), it will amount to 60/. out of every barony, which makes 420/. out of all the seven baronies. This rent being divided into three equal parts, there will arise 140/. rents to each of the two chief lords, and 140/. rent to the King. The chief lords, in ancient times, had a certain rent of 42 cows out of a barony, for Shane McHugh paid 21 cows for his half barony of Clanawley ; and O Flanigan paid 21 cows for the half barony of Turath [now included in Magenrboy barony]. So that 42 cows, being valued at 2dr. id, a cow, are not a less burthen upon a barony than three scpre pounds. And yet if the chief lord gave 40/. sterling out of a barony, he has a better revenue for his profit than when he had 42 cows. As for the King, his Majesty has reserved a rent of 120 beeves upon old Cuconnaeht Maguire's patent out of the whole counCiy» but now his Majesty shall have 140/., which is no great increase. Touching the rent, a composition raised to the King, though it seem little, yet pro rata^ it is greater than the composition of Connaught ; for here the king has a mark oat of a quarter, and in Connau^t he has

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53. Ballymagorry bawne and estate of Sir John Drummond

    Ballymagorry · townland · Tyrone · 1611–1629

    Sir John Drummond's 1,000-acre proportion at Ballymagorry featured a bawne of lime and stone, 100 feet square with four flankers, containing a timber cage-work house where he and his family dwelled. After Sir John's death in 1625, his brother Malcolm succeeded and the estate was created into the manor of Castle Drummond in 1629.

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    . CXXXL 1,000 Acres. Sir John Drommond {2^2\ Knt^ hath 1000 acres, called BaHymagmgh, Upon this there is a Bawne of Lyme and Stone, 100 feet square, with four Flankers; and in it a Timber House of

    Total, 25 Families, able to make 48 Men with Arms.

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54. Barony of Dungannon included ancient territories around Donaghmore

    Donaghmore · townland · Tyrone · 1591

    The barony of Dungannon included the ancient territories of Magh Luirg around Donaghmore, Ui Birnain (now Minterburn in Aghaloo), and Ui Caracain (the parish of Killyman). These were subdivisions of the larger barony as recorded in the 1591 survey.

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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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55. Barony of Loughinsholin named from lake near Desertmartin

    near Desertmartin · parish · Derry · 1591

    The barony of Loughinsholin was named from a small lake known anciently as Lough-inis-O'Lynn, near the present village of Desertmartin. It included two well-known subdivisions named respectively Glanconkeyn and Killetragh.

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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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56. Barony of Strabane and its divisions

    near Strabane · town · Tyrone

    The barony of Strabane, meaning 'the fair holm,' historically contained four subdivisions. These included Langechence, Kilalmoyan, Mynterlynnie, and Ballymcchorry.

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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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57. Barony of Tirhugh proposed for crown settlers

    Tirhugh · barony · Donegal

    Captain Lee recommended reserving the small barony of Tirhugh (called 'Carbery' in the text), belonging to Tirconnell on the Connaught side of the river, to be inhabited by settlers brought by crown servitors. This was part of a broader plan to station forces in O'Donnell's territory.

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    gentlemen shall take with them, viz., one small barony belonging to Tyrconnel, on that side of the river towards Connaufifht, called, as I take it, the barony of Carbery [Tirhugh] ; the casUe of Ballyshannon to be reser\'ed still in your Majesty's hands, for him who shall command there ; the abbey of Tashiroe [Assaroe] to be bestowed on the seneschal ; the abbey of Don^al and the abbey of Derrie are two abbies that have no lands belonging to them ; so much land, therefore, to be laid unto them a.^ shall be thought sufficient for tiieir habitations, who shall be drawn thither." The march of events prevented these recommendations from being carried out. Although the people of Tirconnell would have no doubt welcomed the advent of these popular servitors when contrasted with such others as ^wen, Henshawe, and Wallis, yet it is questionable whether they would have willingly given up so much land for their accommodation.

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58. Bishop of Derry's lands near Clogher

    near Clogher · town · Tyrone · 1609

    The Bishop of Derry had only a few balliboes in the vicinity of Clogher and no mensal or demanse lands in Tyrone. Because the Act of the 11th of Elizabeth had not saved the bishop's right, he could not in law demand either land or rent in Tyrone.

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    until his return to Dublin. On one point, however, he felt he could speak freely, and with good hope of gratifying all concerned, from the King downwards. The whole lands of the county of Tyrone, temporal, herenagh, and termon, were to be found for the King ! In his letter to Salisbury, above quoted, the deputy mentions that the Earl of Clanrickard had visited him at Dungannon, probably with a view to negotiate some terms about acceptmg of the northern swordmen, and Chichester had taken the opportunity of explaining to him (for the benefit of the London authorities whom Clanrickard was about to visit), the manner of their procedure in Ulster. " At his lordship's being here he [Chichester] acquainted him with the course they hold in this new siurvey. The work is very intricate and full of labour, and will be chargeable to his Majesty, but when it is finished after the form they have begun (which shall be this journey, if conveniently they may) hopes it will give his Highness [the King] and his Lordship [Salisbury] good satisfaction." He thus refers to the main work of their journey — the clearing of the King's title to the forfeited lands — ^and as they had commenced so auspiciously at Armagh, and looked even to greater results in Tyrone, he expected they would be able to have a triumph on this head, if on no other, at the close of their northern excursion. And to this end, the Inquisition at Dungannon, contributed not a little, its concluding announcement being as follows : — "And lastlie, the said jurors doe, upon their oathes, find and present, that all manors, castles, lands, tenements, and hereditaments, within the said countie of Tirone (except the lands heretofore granted unto Sir Henry Oge O'Neale and his heirs by letters patent, and except the mensall lands, demesne lands, and the rents, duties and customs above mentioned to belong to any archbishopprick or bishoppricks, and except all lands belonging to any abbeys, monasteries, or religious houses, which were granted by letters patent to any person or persons), are now in the reall and actual possession of his Majesty, by reason of the attainder pf treason of Hugh, late Earle of Tirone, and by the Statute of the attainder of Shane O'Neale, made in the nth yeare of the raigne of the late Queen Elizabeth, and by reason of either of them." Here was, indeed, a complete sweep for the Crown ! It so happened that neither the Primate nor the Bishop of Deny had mensal or demesne lands in Tyrone, and the bishop had only a few balliboes in the vicinity of the town of Clogher. The glebe lands in the county contained in all three balliboes, two sessiaghs, and seven acres. The lands that had belonged to the little abbey of Omagh were supposed to be scanty, and had been granted to the Leighs. And nothing was found by inquisition for the prelates but some insignificant chiefries and duties — all the herenagh lands amounting to about 313 balliboes having been found for the King. As if to make matters worse for the Bishop of Derry, it was found that the nth of Elizabeth which, while attainting Shane O'Neill and his adherents, had saved the right of the Archbishop of Armagh without saving the right of the Bishop of Derry, whose diocese extended partly into the county of Tyrone. "The Bishop of Derry," says Davys in his Abstract, "because the right of the said bishoprick was not saved by the Act of the nth of Elizabeth, cannot in law demand either land or rent [in Tyrone], but is left to his Majesty's grace and favour in that behalf." This temporary humiliation of Montgomery, was soon to be succeeded by the acquisition, on his part, of ecclesiastical spoils of enormous value and extent.

    Internet Archive anhistoricalacc04hillgoog, Chapter 131

59. Captain Henshawe seizes MacMahon's principal castle and lands

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    Captain Henshawe, as seneschal of Monaghan, took possession of MacMahon's principal residence or castle along with all its adjoining lands after the chief's execution.

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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,

    Internet Archive anhistoricalacc04hillgoog, Chapter 44

60. Charlemont: corporate town with parliamentary representation

    near Charlemont · village · Armagh · 1608–1609

    Charlemont was allocated 300 acres as one of four planned corporate towns under the plantation in County Armagh. Unlike Tanderagee, it fulfilled its corporate aspirations and sent members to Parliament.

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    • (108). T^ree hundred Acres, — * Tanrygee,* now written Tanderagee, never actually aspired to corporate honours ; the only places above-named which sent members to Parliament being Armagh and Charlemount.

    (109). Dublin, — ^Trinity College obtained a large grant in this county, which will be noticed in detail hereafter.

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