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

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1. Moyglasse proportion: nothing built, tenants by promise

   near Moyglass · townland · Fermanagh · 1611–1620

   William Fuller (Fowler) held 1,500 acres called Moyglasse where nothing had been built. A good number of British families were planted on the land, but they had no estates except by promise from year to year, with no Irish families reported.

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   LXXIL 1,500 Acres. William Fuller [Fowler] was first Patentee (see p. 305). called Moyglasse. Upon this Proportion there is nothing built I find planted on the Land, of Brinish Families a good number of Men ; but they have no estates but by Promise from one year to another, viz.,

   Freeholders, 3, viz., 3 having been nominated for fireeholders, but not resident.

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2. O'Cahan rule over O'Cahan's country

   Derry · townland · Derry

   The O'Cahans, described by O'Dugan as being of the race of Eoghan, gradually extended their rule over the region known as Oireacht Ui Cathain or O'Cahan's country. They were tributaries and trusted adherents of the O'Neills.

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   Londondeny. The O'Cahans are referred to by O'Dugan as * of the race of Eoghan of valour.' Their chieftains gradiially extended their rule over the whole of the region known as Oireachi Ui Cathain^ * O'Cahan's country,' but were tributaries or vassals of the O'Neills, and, perhaps, their most trusted adherents. Another kindred race were the O'Reillys, anciently the C Raghallaigh^ descended from Brian, a brother of Niall of the Nine Hostages, and therefore kinsmen to the O'Neills, and the other great families now mentioned. O'Dugan designates the 0'Reill)rs as ' the O'Raghallaigh of red arms,' and * of rough incursions,' because of their fierce raids into other territories. Anciently, the O'Reillys occupied a territory called Muintir-Maoilmordha, which comprised as much of the present county of Cavan as is not included in the baronies of Tullyhaw and TuUyhunco ; but eventually their sway extended over these portions also. The Mag Uidhir or Maguires of Fermanagh, although a powerful sept of the Oiighialla, were also kinsmen of the O'Neills, the Clann-Colla and Hy-Niall being descended from a common ancestor.

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3. Omagh barony landscape with ten mountains

   near Omagh · town · Tyrone

   The barony of Omagh in Tyrone contains 224,647 acres across its east and west divisions, encompassing numerous parishes and towns including Omagh, Dromore, and Castlederg. The barony includes ten mountains varying from 540 to 1,260 feet above sea level.

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   (16). Omagh, — This r^on has been also, for convenience, recently divided into East and West Omagh* It contains, east and west, 224,647 acres, including part of the parishes of Cappagh, Donaghcavey, Mas^heracross, and Termonmacguirk, with the whole parishes of Cloghemy, Dromore, Drumragh, Kilskeery, East Longfield^ West Longfield, Skirts of Umey and Ardstraw, and Termonamungan ; the chief towns and villages being Omagh, Baragh, Sheskinore, Dromore, Trillick, Drum* auin, Castlederg, Sixmile-Cross, and Termonrock. In this barony there are ten mountains varying from 540 to 1,260 feet above the sea.

   (17). Clogher, — This barony contains 97,569 acres, and includes part of the parishes of Aghalurcher, Doiiaghcavy, and Errigal-Trough, with the whole of the parishes of Clogher and Errigal-Keerogue ; its towns and chief villages being Clogher, Agher, Bsdlygawley, and Fintona.

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4. Omagh proposed as a corporate town

   near Omagh · town · Tyrone

   The plantation project for County Tyrone proposed the establishment of five corporate towns with markets, fairs, and parliamentary representation. Omagh was listed as the third of these proposed towns.

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   The Church and Undertakers being thus provided for, we hold it convenient that there be five Corporate Towns or Borrowes erected in that County, with Markets and Fairs, and other reasonable Liberties, and with Power to send Burgesses to Parliament, videlicet^ First, at Dungannon ; Second, at Clogher ; Third, at Omagh ; Fourth, at Loughensolin ; and Fifth, at Mountjoy ; and that there be a Levie or Prest of Tradesmen and Artificers out of England to people those Towns (19). And

   (13). To his Majesty, — It would thus appear that the lands had decreased or disappeared somehow, during the short interval between the dates of the first and second projects of plantation in Tyrone. When the committee originally drew up a tentative or trial project for the county alone (p. 75), they found no fewer than 96 proportions in all, — 59 for undertakers and 37 for the church, but the second 'Project' could only show 77 proportions in all, of which the undertakers were to appropriate 56, and the church the remainder.

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5. O'Neill authority from Fair Head

   near Benmore or Fair Head · promontory · Antrim

   Prior to the English invasion, Ulster acknowledged the authority of the O'Neills as paramount from Fair Head in the north to the Fews mountains in the south.

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   The above-named great families or septs occupied the six several counties of Ulster afterwards destined for plantation, and were sustained by other septs therein of minor importance whose names and territories will also be duly noticed in the progress of our narrative. In the meantime, the reader is required to observe that, prior to the English invasion, Ulster throughout its whole length and breadth, from Fair Head to the Fewes mountains, and from the shores of the North Channel and the Irish Sea to the boundary line with Connaught, acknowledged the authority of the O'Neills as paramount The sub-kings or vassal chiefs, it is true, often quarrelled with each other (as those of the same class in all European lands did) many feuds arising and being fought out, even amongst leading families of the same clan ; but none ventured permanently to dispute with The (yNeUly however much, or oflen, the minor families of that surname might be found in conflict with others. Indeed, the inhabitants of this province, under the long line of their Irian or Rudrician kings, had been a comparatively peace-loving race, and it was chiefly owing to the new and largely foreign element introduced by the Clann-Colla that Ulster became a decidedly warlike section of Ireland. The tumult and confusion then occasioned by the violent bringing in of many setders from Alba, and probably other foreign parts, continued at longer or shorter intervals, to convert this province into a sort of pandemonium for a period of at least two centuries. There came afterwards a comparatively peaceful time, not only for Ulster, but for Ireland, from the beginning of the fiflh until nearly the close of the eighth century. After the expulsion of the Norsemen the country had another breathing time from foreign invasion ; and had Ireland been then left to herself, as England and Scotland were, it is reasonably supposed that she would have risen above her sorrows, even perhaps sooner than they, and entered on her upward path. England gradually abandoned her heptarchy, and was content, after long internal strife and bloodshed, to be governed by one sovereign ; Scodand, slowly and through terrible internecine struggles, became partially united even under her later Dalriadic kings ; and Ireland would have moved, but probably with more rapidity, in the same path, giving up her provincial kings in succession, until some one of her great families, whether an O'Neill, an O'Brien, or an O'Connor, would have risen permanently to the throne. The English invaders, however, who began to come at the call of Dermod MacMorough,

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6. Plantation commissioners arrive at Lifford

   Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1611

   The plantation commissioners arrived at Lifford, and Carew provided an account of the town in 1611. Lifford barony was later comprised in the barony of Raphoe.

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   lifier, the town of, arrival of the commissioners of plantation at, 173; Carew*s account of in 161 1, 514.

   Liflford, barony of, now comprised in the barony of Raphoe,

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7. River Erne from Ulster's southern boundary to Ballyshannon

   Ballyshannon · town · Donegal

   The River Erne flows from the southern boundary of Ulster through the counties of Cavan and Fermanagh, and falls into the sea at Ballyshannon. It is described as one of the principal rivers of the six plantation counties.

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   (3). And river, — The principal rivers of the six counties aforesaid are the Erne, which flows from the southern boundary of Ulster, through the counties of Cavan and Fermanagh, and falls into the sea at Ballyshannon ; the FoyUf composed of many little tributaries in the counties of Donegal and Tyrone, flows across the whole western wing of uie county of Londonderry, and falls into Lough Foyle; the Bann, bom in a dell among the Moume mountains, comes northward through Down, Armagh, and Lough Neagh, and on escaping thence, forms the boundary between Antrim and Londonderry, crossing the north-eastern wing of the latter before reaching the sea below Coleraine ; the Blachwater, which rises in Tyrone, and, in its course to Lough Neagh, forms the boundary between Tyrone and Annagh ; the Faughan and Roe, flowing into Lough Foyle, and the Mayola into Lough Neagh ; together with several smaller rivers falling into Lough Neagh, Lough Swilly, Lough Erne, the Bay of Donegal, and into the creeks along Uiat coast.

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8. Sir Edmund Fettiplace's manor of Mullaghmore in Cavan

   Mullaghmore · townland · Cavan · 1610

   Sir Edmund Fettiplace received a grant of 1,000 acres across multiple townlands in Cavan in January 1609-10, with the premises created as the manor of Mullaghmore, including 300 acres in demesne and a court baron.

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   5. Grant to Sir Edmund Fettiplace^ Knight. Polleneheny, Carrikevey, Corrovadegoone, Mullomore, Dromhill, Coraakilly, Garurosse, Corvine, Aghanoran, and Carmine, one poll each; Dirrilurgane, 2 polls; KillchoUy, one poll; Killaggagh, 2 polls; Luggagoage, Lurganlostie, Killowran, Comaaran, and Rasodan, one poll each ; in all, 1,000 acres. Rent, 8/. English. The premises are created the manor of Muiiomore, with 300 acres in demesne, and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 29 January, 8th [1609-10].

   Natives.

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9. Sir Henry Ffolliott purchases Assaroe Abbey

   Assaroe · waterfall · Donegal · 1608–1609

   Sir Henry Ffolliott recently purchased Assaroe Abbey from Mr. Auditor Gonon. He was also a suitor for the castles of Ballyshannon and Bundrowse along with their adjoining lands.

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   chased the abbey of Assheroe of Mr. Auditor Gonon, and such other lands adjoining (o their forts as is con-

   and Bellicke of some other patentee, wu suitor for the venient for them. These gentlemen ire of ability, and

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10. Sir John Stewart's strong castle at Magevelin

    Mongavlin · townland · Donegal

    Sir John Stewart held 3,000 acres called Cashell, Ketin, and Littergull. On this proportion a very strong castle of lime and stone was built at Magevelin (Mongavlin).

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    XCI. 3,000 Acres. Sir John Stewart^ Knight^ hath 3,000 acres called Cashell, Ketin, and LitterguU (181). Upon this Proportion there is built at Magevelin, a very strong Castle of Lime and Stone, with a

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11. Sir Maurice Barkeley's plantation grant at Dromore and Lurga

    Dromore · townland · Donegal

    Sir Maurice Barkeley received a grant of 1,000 acres in the small proportions of Dromore and Lurga in Donegal, comprising multiple quarters of land including Dromore, Dromany, Magherieboy, and Lurga. The grant also conferred rights of free fishing in Lough Swilly.

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    8. Grant to Sir Maurice Barkeley (66), Knt, The small proportion of Dromore^ containing Roshacke, one quarter ; Dromore, one quarter ; Dromany, one quarter ; Magherieboy, one quarter ; Dromnenardah, one quarter; '/s parts of the quarter of Coranaght, next to the quarter of Faighcronaght ; Vs part of quarter of Listellan, and next to the quarter of Dromany ; in all, 1,000 acres, with the right of free fishing in Lough Swilly. Also, the small proportion oi Lurga^ containing Aghelehard, one quarter; Tawnafiny, one quarter; Lurga, one quarter; Glankeame, one quarter;

    (64). Comewall, — ^The family and native place of this undertaker are indicated in the terms of the above grant no less distinctly than his occupation. His consort or company included six others of his own surname who were probably his brothers or near kinsmen (see p. 147), but only he became an undertaker. In October, i6ic^ Sir Thomas writes to Salisbury from Burford, in Herefordshire, requesting to be left out of the roll of the sheriffs for that county, oecause of his necessary attendance on the Prince of Wales, and his having no present residence in Herefordshire. (See Calendar, Domestic Series, James I., 1603-10^ p. 629). He appears to have pretty quickly disposed of his lands in Ulster to a purchaser named Thomas Davies.

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12. Storehouse proposed at Killybegs in plantation plan

    Killybegs · town · Donegal

    Phillips proposed a storehouse at Killybegs (written 'Calbegs') costing £200, as part of the infrastructure for the Londoners' plantation. The location was identified as a strategic point for storing merchandise.

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    ought to expend at least 50,000/. in thoroughly commencing their plantation, which he described as "being one of the most famous enterprizes that hath of long time been, and which, without doubt, will redound Jto the great good of the King's service as well in England and Scotland, as in Ireland ; remaining a perpetual strength to the kingdom, and an everlasting memory to the city of London. ' Among the items of outlay he enumerates the following, which they ought willingly to incur at the starting : — "Cattle and tillage to stock the lands, which will bring the com down to a low rate, by which means great gain may be made by transporting it into other countries, 2,800/. ; fly-boats and hoys for transporting commodities 2,200/. ; fort in Clinconkane, or Glin, to lodge the workmen, which will serve for a market, 500/. ; factors, servants, and other extraordinaries, 1,000/. ; charge of five sufHcient men, viz., two from the city [London], and with them a mathematician, an engineer for the fortifications, and one skilful in iron works, 500/. ; storehouses at Knockvergus, 150/. ; Newry, 150/. ; Calbegs [Killybegs], 200/. ; Messareene, 100/. ; fort and storehouse at Ban Brazell, 200/. ; 12 team of horses, 6 at the Newry and 6 at Knockvergus, 2S0/. ; three bridges, with castles on certain rivers, 400/. ; 16 horses to l^ continually in the woods, 140/. =8,620/.

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13. The Salmon Leap at Coleraine

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1600–1620

    The territory of Creeve, on the western side of the lower Bann, was named from the cataract Eas-Craeibhey. This was later known as the 'Salmon Leap' and, from the 17th century, as the 'Cutts', near Coleraine.

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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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14. Tirhugh barony established on south of county

    Tirhugh · barony · Donegal · 1608–1877

    The plantation precinct of Tirhugh now forms the barony of the same name on the extreme south of the county. It contains 127,902 acres including the parishes of Donegal, Drumholm, and Kilbarron.

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    (23). Tirhugh, — ^This precinct now forms the barony of the same name, on the extreme south of the county. It contains 127,902 acres, including part of the parishes of Innismacsaint and Templecame, and the whole of the parishes of Donegal, Drumholm, and Kilbarron. By the act 6 and 7 of William IV., cap. 84, the townland of Drumlongfield, in the parish of Templecame, was transferred from this barony to that of Luig, in the county of Fermanagh.

    (24). Fermanagh, — There are eight baronies in the present county of Fermanagh, viz., — On the left or M^est side of Lough Erne, Knockninny, Glenawley, and Magheraboy ; and on the right side Coole, Clonkelly, M agherasteffana, T^rkennedy, and Luig. Maghera Stephana is not mentioned among the precincts above named, because it was believed at first that it would belong exclusively to Connor Roe Maguire;

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15. Wooded and Boggy Barony of Coole in 1609

    near Coole · barony · Fermanagh · 1609

    The half barony of Coolemackeman, now known as Coole, was depicted on the 1609 map as generally very heavily wooded. It also contained several small quantities of bog.

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    Magheraboy and the county of DonegaL On the map of 1609 the above two baronies are represented as lying alpng the right or eastern side of Lough Erne, from Magheraboy on the south to the confines of Tyrconnell or Donegal on the north. On the west of these two r^ons lies iSaX part of Lough Erne which contains apparently the most important islands, whilst the eastern boundary is formed by the county of Tyrone. They are styled on the map ' * Thehalfe baronies of Lurgh and Colemackeman, " being represented generally as very much wooded, and as containing (especially Coole) several small quantities of bog. On the map of this precinct the hounding lines between the proportions are not given, nor are some of the proportions coloured according to their sizes. Although this precinct, now two baronies, contained about 83,50a acres, the map represents all this vast sweep, with only a few trifling exceptions in the shape of church lands, as absorbed in seven proportions, the undertakers of these proportions being supposed to have obtained only 8,000 acres among them au !

    (80). Rosgwire. — ^This proportion stretched across nearly the central part of the ancient territory known as CoolemcKeman, and contained a plentiful supply of wood and bog. At a little distance off that portion of it which adjoined Loc^h Erne, the three islanos mentioned in the above grant are duly represented.

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16. Cavan's land division into polls for the plantation

    Cavan · town · Cavan

    The County of Cavan, traditionally known as O'Reilly's Country, was surveyed and divided into small parcels of land called polls, each containing 24 acres. The county contained 1,620 polls totaling 40,500 acres, which were to be formed into 32 proportions for the plantation, along with provisions for the church.

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    The County OF Cavan. The County of Cavan, commonly called O'Reylie's Country (86), is divided into Small Precincts [Parcels] of Land called Polls, every Poll containing 24 Acres by the Survey (87) ; whereof there are found in this County 1,620, which doth make 40,500 Acres (88). These Polls, after the Division formerly used, will make 32 Proportions, viz., of the least 20, of the middle 7, and of the greatest 5 ; and every of these proportions may be a parish (89), with Glebes and tithes to the Incumbent as in Tyrone.

    For the Portion of the Church.

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17. Augher among corporate towns of Tyrone

    near Augher · town · Tyrone · 1608–1620

    Augher was one of only three towns in Tyrone that became corporate under the plantation settlement, alongside Dungannon and Strabane.

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    gannon by King's garrisons and wards. Upon the division and settlement of the county, other places must be found out and strengthened for a time, as, namely, about the Clogher, where lies the country of Sir Cormocke 0*Neale, another in the Glynnes of Glanconkeyne, the Slute [sliocht] Artes country, and two or other places, which will require further consideration, and are to be kept either upon the King's or the undertakers' charge for a time.' The place "in the Glynnes" afterwards made wardable is called by the authors of the 'Project' Loughensolin, which is now the name of a barony in Londonderry, but which was then applied to one locality in Tyrone, and correctly written ijoch'inis' &Lyn, This place was strengthened and garrisoned for a time, but was never destined, at least for so far, to become a town, although the little village of Desertmartin grew up at a short distance from it. Chichester's suggestion about a town or fortified position in the Sliodit Arte country came to nought. The only towns in Tyrone that became corporate were Dunglinnon, Augher, and Strabane.

    (20). Mountjoy. — For the two purposes here specified, of corporate towns and a Free Royal School, 2735 &cres were set apart.

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18. Balliranill and Ballinconoly lands adjoin Clogher

    near Clogher · town · Tyrone · 1609–1613

    An inquisition found that the proportions of Balliranill and Ballinconoly lay adjoining each other, bounded by the church land of Clogher on the east and south-east, the corporation land of Ogher (Agher) on the south, the county of Fermanagh on the west, and the watercourse called Lynnylouiry on the north. Ballineconly was represented on the map as much wooded with almost no bog.

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    (39, 40). Balliranill and Ballinconoly, — By an Inquisition it was found that these "proportions He adjoining together, betwixt the church land of Clougher on the east and south-east, the corporation land of Ogher [A?her] and the church land of Cloucher on the south and south-west ; the proportion of BalTyloughmaniff and the county of Fermanagh on the west and north-west ; and the watercourse called Lynnylouiy and the proportion of Fentonnagh on the north." (See Inquisitions of Ulster^ Tyrone (49) Car. I.) On the map "Balle-neconly" lies south-west of " Balle Ranill," and is represented as much wooded, with almost no bog.

    (41). William GUgge. — This name appears on no list of servitors or English undertakers we have seen, and we know not to what place in England he belonged. He disposed of his interest at an early date to Sir Anthony Cope, the fact of his havine done so being known in 161 1.

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19. Bishop of Derry's Termon Lands

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1608–1620

    The Termon Lands claimed by the Bishop of Derry contained 101.5 ballyboes amounting to 6,343 and three-quarter acres. These lands were proposed to be assigned to the Bishop at his Majesty's pleasure as part of the plantation settlement.

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    I. The Termon Lands claimed by the Bishop of Deny do contain 10 1 Ballyboes and a half, 6,343 Acres, and three-fourths, and may be assigned, if it please his Majesty, to the Bishop of

    (26). Service, — In other words, any of the swordmen who happened to have some friends and cattle, must be banished to Connaught and Munster, whilst those who had neither one nor other were to be enlisted as soldiers.

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20. Camp near Dungannon, warrant issued September 1610

    near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1610

    A standard warrant for deputation, allowing undertakers' substitutes to occupy plantation proportions, was issued from the camp near Dungannon in September 1610. This reflects the administrative presence of the Lord Deputy and commissioners at Dungannon during the plantation proceedings.

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    accomplishment of sundry conditions of the plantation and settlement of the premises, as by the said bond re* maining of record in Ei^land in the custody of the com> missioners for Irish causes, or the King's chief Remembrancer, may appear ; and as in performance of one of the articles thereof, which concerns the residence of himself [the undertaker] in person, or of some other worthy and sufficient person in his steaid, upon the premises or some part thereof, he hath presented and offered unto us one E. D., gent., to be nis substitute, resident thereupon from the Peast of St. Michael the Archangel next com* ing, for and during the space of 5 months, to be afterwards fully ended, within which time he is to do his best endeavour for the performance of the conditions requisite for his part of the plantation. We have thought fit to allow and accept the said £. D. to be his substitute and procurator upon or about the premises, hereby willing and commanding the said E. D. to be still conversant and resident on or about the premises for the time aforesaid, as is required by the true intent and meaning of the said bond. Given at the camp near Dunganon, the 5tb September, t6io."

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21. Captain Wallis receives Kilmore and Ballemorohie lands

    Kilmore · parish · Monaghan

    Captain Wallis (or Humphry Willies) received lands called Kilmore containing six tates, and Ballemorohie comprising one ballybetagh or 1,000 Irish acres, from the division of MacMahon's territory.

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

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22. Commissioners hold assizes at O'Cahan's chief house in Limavady

    near Limavady · town · Derry

    The plantation commissioners reached Limavady, described as the chief house of O'Cahan and the best town in that country. They held assizes there from Monday 28 August through Thursday, with the Bishop of Derry hearing jury presentments and four agents for London attending.

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    edited by Dr. Reeves, pp. 76, 77.) This position, which was evidently one of importance at an early period, gave its name to the extensive district now known as the barony of Loughinsholin [Lough-inis-0'L>Tin] (21). On Sunday, the 27th, the commissioners emerged from the woods at Limavaddie, for the vast forests of Glanconkeyne and Killetragh stretched down in that direction to the shores of Lough Foyle. The chronicler at this point is perhaps a little more communicative than he had been at other places. He states that on the day above named "they obtained [reached] Limavaddie, the chief house of O'Cahan, and the best town of that country, and camped a mile and more from the town. The 28th day of August being Monday, they began the assizes and the rest of their business at Limavaddie, and ended the Thursday following. The Lord Bishopof Deny came to them there and heard the presentments of the jury, but was not at the swearing of them. There also came to them the four agents for London." The county of Coleraine, including only three small baronies, viz., Coleraine, Limavaddie [now Kcenaght], and Anagh [now Tirkeeran], was more easily measured and marked off in proportions because of its smaller size ; but this county was granted soon afterwards to the Londoners, and planted according to somewhat different arrangements which will be noticed in a future chapter.

    The Inquisition to distinguish between the Crown and Church lands was taken at Limavaddie on Wednesday, the 30th, in presence of the same commissioners, some others ariving, however, before the meeting had come to a dose. The following is a list of the jurors appointed to serve here : —

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23. Crown grant to Baron Delvin in Clanmahon

    Clanmahon · barony · Cavan · 1609

    The Crown had already made a grant to Baron Delvin and his mother of certain parcels of land in the barony of Clanmahon, County Cavan. This was reported by the commissioners and jurors in 1609 as part of their work on the plantation.

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

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24. Dean of Derry's lands

    near Derry · city · Derry

    An inquisition recorded that the Dean of Derry possessed four acres of land situated between the bishop's lands and the lands of Lady Pawlet. The text also enumerates lands belonging to the monastery of Columkille.

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    the island; together with four balliboes of land called Clonie» and the fishings belonging thereta On the same authority it is stated that the dean of Derry was possessed of four acres, lying between the bishop's lands and those that belonged to Lady PawleU, wife of Sir George ; also two quarters of land called Ballyowan, situate on the Faughan side of the bog aforesaid; and two other quarters adjoining, the one called Templequartar and Clonkey, and the other Cooleronnogh. The lands that had belonged to the monastery of Columkille axe enumerated, and the names of their then tenants or occupants mentioned by the inquisition, as follows : — '' One quarter of land [or 128 acres] called Comeshalgah, one other quarter of land called Gransholgilagh, now in the occupation of Walter Tallon; and one quarter of land called Lerusk, now in the occupation of John Vaughan ; and one quarter of land called Ballynegardie, now in the possession of Captain Henry Hart ; and the half quarters of Clonemore, now in the possession of Gillchrist O'Hegarty ; and also one half quarter of land called the Grange of Dirgebroe, in the Faughan side, now in the possession of Patrick Read ; and also one quarter of land called Termonbacco, in the possession of Sir Thomas Phillips (see pp. 171, 172); also one half quarter of land called Ballygam, in the occupation of George Norman ; and also half a quarter of land called Ardnanshlll, in the occupation of Sir Ralf Bingley, being parcel of the quarterland of Cargan ; and also one quarter of land called Attodeny, parcel of the said Cargan ; and also one quarter of land called Creevah, in the occupation of Dennis O'Derry ; and also one quarter of land called Ballywerry, in the occupation of John Hetton ; and also one quarter of land called MuUenan, in the occupation of John Woods ; and also half a quarter called Killeagh, in the occupation of Francis White."

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25. Derrybard and Killany proportions described

    Derrybard · townland · Tyrone · 1609–1613

    The proportion of Derrybard reached the northern boundary of Clogher and was separated by a mountain range from Fentonagh on the west, with its eastern boundary being part of Omagh. Killany lay due south of Derrybard and was bounded on the east by Parsons's proportion of Ballaclogh, on the south by church lands of Clogher, and on the west by parts of Balleranill and Fentonagh. Both were represented on the map as wooded.

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    (42). Derryhard and Killany, — ^The sub-divigions of these proportions are not recorded. The proportion of Derrybara, which reached to the extreme northern boundary of Clogher, was separated by a mountain range from Leigh's proportion of Fentonagh on the west, its

    eastern boundary being part of Omagh. The proportion of Killany lay due south of Derrybard, which it adjoined, and was bounded on the east by Parsons's proportion of Ballaclogh or Ceciil, on the south by the church lands of Clogher, and on the west by parts of the two proportions of Balleranill and Fentonagh. Both Derrybard and Killany are represented on the map as wooded, and the latter as contaming a small quantity of bog.

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26. Eddergoule proportion bounded by river Dromrath and church lands

    near Omagh · town · Tyrone · 1610–1611

    The proportion of Eddergoule lay on the southern border of the barony of Omagh, between Lord Audley's proportion of Rahone and Sir Ferdinando Tuchet's proportion of Fintonagh. The river Dromrath flowed on its north-eastern boundary, dividing it from church lands.

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    (52). Eddtrgoide, — This proportion lay also on the southern border of the barony, between Lord Audley 's proportion of Rahone on the east, and Sir Ferdinando Tuchet's proportion of Fintonagh on the west. The river Dromrath flowed on its north-eastern boundary, dividing it from the church lands of Bally temple, Killifoure, Clonachro, Lassan, Lovarine, and Tollaghmore.

    (53)« Camvrackan. — This proportion stretched from that of Eddergoule in a north-western direction to the boundary line between Omagh and Strabane. It had four lakes, and a part of its western boundary was formed by the river Feragh.

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27. Feara-na-Craoibhe district near Coleraine

    near Coleraine · town · Derry

    The ancient district of Faranycryve, meaning 'men of the Creeve', was located on the western side of the River Bann opposite the Cutts, near Coleraine.

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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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28. Ferry across the Bann superseded by wooden bridge

    near River Bann · river · Derry · 1610–1611

    Canninge notes the convenience of a ferry across the Bann for lands on the other side. A footnote records that this ferry has long since been superseded by a wooden bridge.

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    " I am enformed by some here that the V3 parte of the land appointed for glibe lands at our Ladie church in the ballabett [ballybetagh] of Athgeve [Agivey] was mistaken by Mr. Alderman Smythees, for it being Abbey lands there ought to be no glibe taken of it ; I do not heare of the same Abbey lands that doth allow anie in other proportions ; I pray you understande the truth of it from him, in tyme it may be better helped than hereafter. I desire also to knowe how manie Balleboes you are pleased to appoint for the Demeasnes of your Castell, and which they are, that I may the better proceed to the Letting of the residue as occasion shalle afford. 1 think the whole Ballebow [ballybetagh] of Athgeave [Agivey] contayneth 6 town lands (glibe and all), to be the fittest to belong to the Castell ; or if you please to lay any more lands to it, that if hereafter you please to have a market towne uppon your proportion it may happelie [haply] be thought to \k. neare the place, for it will be more convenient (having to ferry there) (90), for the lands on the other side of the Ban, and not much unfitt for the rest of your owne lands.

    " The dangers of these troubles have hindered the setting of land much, and must be more on some other proportions than ours. There are yet divers out in rebellion in the woodes, and some tymes light uppon passengers and robb them and sometymes light into the houses and doe manie villanyes ; the last weeke they toke an Irishman as he was keeping cattell in the woodes uppon the Mercers' proportion, and hanged him with a withe in a tree, and 'tis thought for no other cause but that Mr. [ ] being an Irishman, had conformed himself and gone to our church.

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29. Ferry at Derry valued and leased

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1610

    A ferry at Derry was valued at £40, with an estimated yearly worth of about £20. This was part of the arrangements when the Londoners took over the plantation lands.

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    20s.y SOS., or 40s., except for the ferry, for which I had 40/. Being the same day demanded, by the commissioners, what I thought the ferry was worth by the year, I think the same is worth about 20/." The English council, writing to Chichester, on the ist of the following August, say: — ''As the old inhabitants of the Derry deserve special consideration, his lordship is to send the names and trades of such among them as desire to continue to reside there, in order that the Londoners may be dealt with to admit them to the corporation ; and to set aside 240/. the residue of the 5,000/. to be paid by the Londoners to the King, together with a further 100/. English, for the use of those who may so desire to dwell in Derry."

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30. Forts proposed for the barony of Loughinsolin

    near Loughinsholin · barony · Derry

    It was proposed that forts be built in the barony of Loughinsolin, or at least one, with money assigned for the purpose. The Londoners' agents were to be consulted on the site and land allocation before a final answer was given.

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    14. That some forts be built in the barony of Loughinsolin, or one at the least, and means for the same. See p. 252.

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

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31. Joseph Johnes's 1,500-acre grant as manor of Tocullen

    Clanmahon · barony · Cavan · 1611

    Joseph Johnes, described as one of numerous adventurers who came from Wales, received 1,500 acres across multiple townlands in the Clonmahone precinct of County Cavan. The premises were created as the manor of Tocullen with 450 acres in demesne and a court baron.

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    2. Grant to Joseph fohnes (262), gent. The towns and lands of Corgromon and Tocullen, 2 polls ; Cartonfrigh, one poll; Clonecomedy, 2 polls; Taghemeras, one poll; Kilcoaga, 2 polls; Aghemuck, 2 polls; half of the two polls of Drombanuffe and Kilcatren, being one poll; Dromersnaw, Ussauny, Killsaran, Aghenauchor, Dromhowns^h, one poll each ; Killedoone, one and '/, poll ; Ligwoy, 2 polls; Drombroghles, one poll; Turbull, one and '/, poll; Aghalawneiy, 2 polls; Ardleynagh, 2 polls; Killdorough, 2 polls; DromhDlagh, one poll; one of the two polls of Gamagh; in all, 1,500 acres. Rent, 12/. English. The premises are created the manor of Tocuilen^ with 450 acres in demesne ; power to create tenures ; and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 26 June, 9th [161 1].

    3. GrsiXit to John Russon^ gent Drominoh, 2 polls; Tedenan, Aghoelyowtra, Drombartan,j^ ^^ - , . Dillagh, Pottayeagh, Corduffe, and Dromheman, one poll each ; one-fourth part of the poll of /r ^ ' Agholyeightra ; and three-fourth parts of the poll of Dromkilly; in all, 500 acres. The premises L ^

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32. Killybegs and its fine natural harbour

    Killybegs · town · Donegal

    Killybegs is noted for its fine natural harbour.

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    ib, Killybegs, its fine natural harbour, 210. Kilmacrenan, barony of, 203 ; comprises the two old

    territories of Doe and Faynaght, tB.\ its acreage, ib,\

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33. Lands near Chichester's Inishowen estate sought

    near Inishowen · townland · Donegal · 1608–1609

    Captain Henry Skipwith, Sir Farr Lane, and Sir Thomas Cather sought lands around Cullmactrean. They desired these lands primarily because they joined so near Chichester's lands of Inishowen, rather than for the goodness of the soil.

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    country asanyin Ulster. He [Chichester] would have Sir because it joins so near bis [Chichester's] lands of Enisti-

    Toiy Caul^eU -aaAtnakt Ckncan [on tlie southern shme oweu, more than for the goodness of the soil."

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34. Lough Sheelin in Clonmahon

    near Lough Sheelin · lake or lakes · Cavan

    The barony of Clonmahon contains 54,346 acres and several parishes including Ballintemple, Drumlonan, and Ballymachugh. The beautiful Lough Sheelin makes the region much more attractive than it would otherwise appear.

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    (37). Clonmahon. — This name is generally written Clonmahon, The barony contains 54,346 acres, and comprises the whole of the parishes of BalUntemple, Drumlonan, and Ballymachugh, with part of the parishes of Crosserlough, Denn, Kilbride, and Kilmore. The beautiful Lou^ Shedin renders this region much more attractive than it could otherwise appear.

    (38). 7\tUafhtoe, — ^This precinct is now represented by the ^arony of TuHa^^onoao, on more generally known as Tulfyhuneo. It ccmtains 40^891 acres, and comprises the whole of the parishes of Kild^on, Killeshandra, and Scrabby. Its towns andprincipal villages are Killeshandxa, Arvagh, and Scrabby. By far the greater part of the water area of the barony is comprised in parts of Loughs Gawna and Ot^^hter.

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35. Lurg barony comprises Lurg and Coolemakeman districts

    near Lurg · barony · Fermanagh

    The barony of Lurg comprises the two old districts of Lurg and Coolemckeman. Its acreage, parishes, towns, and villages are described.

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    Lurg, barony of, comprises the two old districts of Lurg and Coolemckeman, 204 ; its acreage, parishes, towns, and villages, id.

    Lurg and Coolemakeman, the precinct of, 276 ; grants in, 276-280.

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36. Manor of Mullagh created under Ulster plantation

    Mullagh · town · Cavan

    A plantation grant created the manor of Mullagh with 300 acres in demesne and a court baron, to be held forever as of the castle of Dublin in common socage, subject to the conditions of the Ulster plantation.

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    are created the manor of Mullagh, with 300 acres in demesne, and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster.

    4. Grant to Roger Garth, gent. Pollowtracorrada, one poll ; Folleightracorrada, one poll j Aghikinerty, one poll; Killychine, */, poll; Nacarran, one poll; Nachollchill, one poll; Lisnabantrowy, one poll ; Comacarha, one poll ; half the poll of Aghnedronge ; Dollowe, one poll ; Dromony and Agheyergery, one poll ; in all, 500 acres. Rent, 4/. English. The premises are created the manor of Garth^ with 150 in demesne, and a court baron. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 18 December, 8th [1610].

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37. Manor of Tempo

    near Tempo · village · Fermanagh

    The manor of Tempodessell, or Tempo, is mentioned with an account provided by Pynnar regarding its plantation status.

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    Tempodessell, or Tempo, the manor so called, 492, 493 ; P)nnnar*s account of, ib.

    Temporal lands, granted to schools, forts, and towns, 217.

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38. Parson of Monaltie receives Tedannat lands

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    John Connelany, parson of Monaltie, received lands called Tedannat, consisting of two subdivisions named Ballymacmurray and Ballekenan, containing 16 tates from the divided MacMahon estate.

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

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39. Portlough plantation precinct and native inhabitants

    Portlough · townland · Donegal · 1608–1620

    Portlough was a plantation precinct whose name is now obsolete. Native inhabitants of the precinct were subject to specific treatment during the plantation, and grants were made to undertakers there.

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    Portlough, the plantation precinct of, 202 ; the name

    now obsolete, ib. ; native inhabitailts of, how treated,

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40. Precinct of Mountjoy in Tyrone

    near Mountjoy · population centre · Tyrone · 1608–1620

    During the plantation surveys, Mountjoy was established as one of the initial two precincts within the barony of Dungannon. It was later incorporated into the three divisions of Dungannon.

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    return, the commissioners make answer to this fifth article, as follows : — "It is thought fit that every barony in the several shires shall make a great precinct, except the baronies of Dounganon, and I^ughty in Cavan, which may make two precincts apiece, lliese baronies are exactly described m several maps, the bounds and names whereof appear also in several records. " Thus the barony of Dungannon formed the two precincts of Dungannon and Mountjoy ; but I/>ughtee remained as one division of the county of Cavan. The precinct of Mountjoy was afterwards included, to form one of the three divisions of Dungannon.

    (8). By their Names. — Plots or maps were made accordingly; or as the commissioners afterwards stated — "this article is performed exactly. " Only, however, the barony maps of tne four counties of Armagh, Tyrone, Fermanagh, and Cavan have yet been found. The barony maps of the counties of Donegal and Coleraine, it is hoped, still exist in some collection not yet examined.

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41. Scenery of Lough Oughter

    Lough Oughter · lake or lakes · Cavan

    Upper Loughtee occupies the centre of County Cavan and its north-western portion is noted for the beautiful scenery of Lough Oughter. The barony includes several parishes and the towns of Cavan, Ballyhaise, Butler's Bridge, and Stradone.

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    (32). Loughiy, — ^This precinct is now represented by the two baronies of Upper and Lower Loughtee. Up^ Loughtee occupies the centre of the county, and contains 66,449 acres. Its north-western portion is specially attractive as containing the beautiful scenery of Lougn Oughter. The barony includes part of the parishes of Crosserlough, Denn, Killinkere, Kilmore, Laragh, and Umey; and the whole of the parishes of AnnagcliiF, Castleterra, and Lave^r. Its towns and ^ases are Cavan, Ballyhaise, Butler's-Bridge, and Stradone. Lower Loughtee contains 29,(68 acres. The river Erne bisects ue barony from end to end, »./., from the foot of Lough Oughter to the head of Upper Lough Erne. Tms barony contains part of the parishes of Annagh, Tomregan, and Umey, and the whole of the parish of Drumlane.

    (33). Tuiiaghgurviy, — ^This barony contains 59,902 acres. Its eastern comer is made attxactive by a number of

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42. Shane O'Hagan defends Loch-inis-O'Linn fort in 1641

    near Desertmartin · parish · Derry · 1641

    In 1641 the island-fortress of Loch-inis-O'Linn was held by Shane O'Hagan, who was able to defy a party of English who assailed it with cannon on two occasions. The strength of Bodley's fort-building was thus demonstrated decades after its construction.

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    Although Slievegallon was hardly so uninviting to the travellers, it held out little hope of a practicable road or passage, by which they could reach Limavaddie in any reasonable time. This mountain, situate in the parish of Lissan and nearly four miles north-west from Moneymore, forms at once the commencement and highest portion of that chain which extends north by west to the sea at Magilligan Point The road by Desert-Linn, however, although leading through woods and wilds, was level and had at least one rare attraction for Chichester and Bodley, as conducting them to the celebrated lake-dwelling of Loch-inis-0'L)mn, on which they had determined to erect a fort for the protection of the coming settlers in that district. The planning, and in part building, of the fort, may have jMrobably, indeed, occasioned the delay mentioned by their chronicler, whom we have quoted above. The site of this fort occupied that of an old Irish dwelling on the island in the lake. Bodley was famous at fort-building, and his skill seems to have thoroughly secured this place against assault, when occupied by a sufficient force. In 1641, it was held by Shane O'Hagan ; and such, even then, was its strength, that the Irish leader now named was able to bid defiance to a party of English who assailed the little island-fortress with cannon on two occasions. The lake is partly in the townland of Desertmartin and partly in that of Annagh and Moneysterlin, the last name being a corruption of Mainistir-ffFhloinn^ and derived from a religious house founded here by a chieftain of the OXynns. (See Colton's Visitation^

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43. Sir John Elliot receives MacMahon lands in Monaghan

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    Sir John Elliot, third baron of her Majesty's Exchequer, received Ballivolan (eight tates), Aghnemollen and Annye (ten tates), and Dromsnott (six tates) from the divided MacMahon lands.

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

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44. Sluth-Donaghe's country near Kilrea

    near Kilrea · town · Derry

    Sluth-Donaghe's country, one of the subdivisions of the barony of Coleraine, was located a little to the north-west of Kilrea. This area was part of the pre-Plantation territorial layout of Ulster.

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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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45. Suit for Ballyshannon and Bundrowse castles

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal · 1608–1609

    Sir Henry Ffolliott was seeking the castles of Ballyshannon and Bundrowse with their adjoining lands. Chichester recommended that these be granted to him in fee farm to encourage plantation in those fast countries.

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    castle of Ballyshonnon and Bundrowes, with their ad- can give good furtherance to the plantation, if they may

    joining lands, which generally lie between the two castles be encouraged to undertake those fast counu-ies upon

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46. Thomas Asshe of Trim receives Rammallys, Donagh, and Greghlin lands

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    Thomas Asshe, gentleman of Trim, received lands known as Rammallys (three tates), Donagh (one tate), and Greghlin and the Grainge (six tates) from the division of MacMahon's country.

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

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47. Woodkern outrages and settler complaints in Armagh

    near Armagh · town · Armagh

    Settlers in County Armagh lodged complaints regarding the doings of the Woodkern. Several cases of outrage and violent acts committed by the Woodkern were noted in the county.

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    wood, 513. Woodkem, doings of, 349-353 ; complaint against from

    settlers in county of Armagh, ib.; where diieflT bred,

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48. Ardmagilligan renamed Magilligan

    near Tamlaght-ard or Magilligan · parish · Derry

    The ancient subdivision of Ardmagilligan within the barony of Keenaght is now known as Magilligan or Tamlaghtard.

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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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49. Beeves collected for new plantation in Cavan

    Cavan · town · Cavan

    The Lord Deputy sought allowance for 235 beeves taken from him for the new plantation in Cavan, along with 1,300 barrels of tithe corn. The beeves were valued at 20s. English each, totalling 235l. English.

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    35. That the Lord Deputy may have allowance for 235 beeves taken from him for the new plantation in Cavan, and 1,300 barrels of tithe com, which this year goeth from him, and was passed away in the government of Sir George Carey [Carew] to Sir Richard Cooke, without which the Deputy cannot maintain the port of his estate.

    36. That the parsons or rectors may have 60 acres of land for their glebe next adjoining to each church. The bishops to be moved to yield the same, taking so much land further ofH See p. 91.

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50. Mullalelish proportion and Grange bog boundary

    Mullalelish · townland · Armagh

    The proportion of Mullalelish adjoined Teemore and was separated from the territory of Clancann by the boggy district of Grange. This describes the plantation-era landscape boundaries of the area.

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    (4). Mullalelish, — ^This 'proportion* adjoined Teemore, already mentioned, and was separated from the territory of Clancann by the veiy boggy district of Grange.

    (5)' Leggacorry, — This proportion was separated from Mullalelish by a little stream marked on the map as the

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51. Assize business conducted at Monaghan

    Monaghan · town · Monaghan

    A commissioner, recovering from illness, completed assize business at Monaghan on Friday the 22nd of September before travelling to Cavan the following day to rejoin the plantation commissioners.

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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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52. Carew's account of buildings at Dungiven

    near Dungiven · town · Derry · 1608–1620

    A curious reference to Dungiven is noted, and Carew provided an account of buildings there. This connects Dungiven to the broader plantation survey of building works in Ulster.

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    Dungiven, curious reference to, 355 ; Carew's account of buildings at, 572.

    Dunluce, barony of, duties collected therein, 242.

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53. Clogher precinct bounded by mountain chains

    near Clogher · town · Tyrone · 1609

    The precinct of Clogher in County Tyrone was bounded on the north by Omey, on the south and southeast by Monaghan, on the east by Donganon, and on the west by Fermanagh. The 1609 baronial map shows it separated from Fermanagh and Monaghan by formidable mountain chains, with its several ancient territories distinctly marked.

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    (25). Clogher, — See p. 202. The baronial map of 1609 represents the precinct of Clogher as bounded on the north by that of Omey, on the south and south-east by the county of Monaghan, on the east and north-east by the precinct of Donganon, and on the west by the county of Fermanagh. It is separated from the counties of Fermanagh and Monaghan by formidable mountain chains, and its several ancient territories are distinctly shown on the map.

    (26). Ridgewaie, — See p. 192. Influential and eneigetic as this servitor confessedly was, he got into serious trouble for a time about his accounts as Treasurer-at-War. He wrote to Salisbury in Oct., 1610, appealing to his "books

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54. Description of Castlerahan barony

    Castlerahan · townland · Cavan

    The barony of Castlerahan contains 71,121 acres and several parishes. It includes the towns of Ballyjamesduff and Virginia, as well as the villages of Kilnalock and Mullagh.

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    S rises the whole of the parishes of Castle-Rahan, Lutgan, [ullogh, and Munterconnaght, with part of the parishes of BaBeborough, Crosserlough, Denn, Killinkere, and Loughan. It contains the towns of Ballyjamesduff and Virginia ; and the ▼iUages of Kilnalock and Mullagh.

    (36). TuUa^ghagh, — This name is generally written TuUyhaw, llie barony contains 90,701 acres. It comprises part of the parishes of Drumreilly, Kinawley, and Tomregan, with tne whole of the parishes of Killinagh and Templeport* The principal villages are Swanlinbiur, Ballyconnell, and Bawnboy.

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55. Description of Lurg barony

    near Lurg · barony · Fermanagh

    The barony of Lurg is situated in the extreme north of County Fermanagh and includes Boa Island and many islands of Lower Lough Erne. Its towns and chief villages include Belleek, Lisnarick, Lowtherstown, Ederney, Kesh, Lack, and part of Pettigoe.

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    (30). And Lurige.'^'Theait two districts are now comprised in the barony of Lurg, in the extreme north of the county. Lurg contains 82, 9^9 acres, indtuding Boa Island, and at least two-thirds of all the islands in Lower Lough Erne. It contains the whole of the parishes of Belleek, Drumkerran, and Magheraculmoney ; and part of the parishes of Derryvullane, Maeheracross, Templecame, and Trory. Its towns and chief villages are Belleek, LisnarricK, Lowtherstown, Edemey, Kesh, Lack, and part of Pettigoe.

    (31). Cavan. — The present couAty of Cavan is divided into eight baronies, viz., Tullaghagh, in the north-west ; Lower Loughtee, in the north; Tullaghgarvey, in the north-east; Clonkee, in the east; CasUeraghan, in the south-east; Clonmahon, in tha south; Tiulyhunco, in the west ; and Upper Loughtee, in the centre.

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56. Description of Magheraboy barony

    near Magheraboy · barony · Fermanagh

    The barony of Magheraboy lies in the north-west of County Fermanagh and contains the whole parish of Devenish and parts of several others. Its only town is part of Enniskillen, and its chief villages are Churchhill and Derrylin.

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    (29). Maghery Bey, — The barony is still so named, and lies in the north-west of the county. It contains 94*171 acres, and includes the whole of the parish of Devenish, and parts of the parishes of Bohoe, Cleenish, Enniskillen, Innismacsaint, • Kossory, and Trory. Its only town is part of Enniskillen, and its chief Tillages are Churchhill and Derrj^nnelly.

    (30). And Lurige.'^'Theait two districts are now comprised in the barony of Lurg, in the extreme north of the county. Lurg contains 82, 9^9 acres, indtuding Boa Island, and at least two-thirds of all the islands in Lower Lough Erne. It contains the whole of the parishes of Belleek, Drumkerran, and Magheraculmoney ; and part of the parishes of Derryvullane, Maeheracross, Templecame, and Trory. Its towns and chief villages are Belleek, LisnarricK, Lowtherstown, Edemey, Kesh, Lack, and part of Pettigoe.

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57. Description of Tullyhaw barony

    Tullyhaw · barony · Cavan

    The barony of Tullyhaw contains 90,701 acres and comprises parts of the parishes of Drumreilly, Kinawley, and Tomregan. Its principal villages are Swanlinbar, Ballyconnell, and Bawnboy.

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    (36). TuUa^ghagh, — This name is generally written TuUyhaw, llie barony contains 90,701 acres. It comprises part of the parishes of Drumreilly, Kinawley, and Tomregan, with tne whole of the parishes of Killinagh and Templeport* The principal villages are Swanlinbiur, Ballyconnell, and Bawnboy.

    (37). Clonmahon. — This name is generally written Clonmahon, The barony contains 54,346 acres, and comprises the whole of the parishes of BalUntemple, Drumlonan, and Ballymachugh, with part of the parishes of Crosserlough, Denn, Kilbride, and Kilmore. The beautiful Lou^ Shedin renders this region much more attractive than it could otherwise appear.

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58. Description of Tullyhunco barony

    Tullyhunco · barony · Cavan

    The barony of Tullyhunco contains 40,891 acres and the towns and principal villages of Killeshandra, Arvagh, and Scrabby. Much of its water area is comprised of parts of Loughs Gawna and Oughter.

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    (38). 7\tUafhtoe, — ^This precinct is now represented by the ^arony of TuHa^^onoao, on more generally known as Tulfyhuneo. It ccmtains 40^891 acres, and comprises the whole of the parishes of Kild^on, Killeshandra, and Scrabby. Its towns andprincipal villages are Killeshandxa, Arvagh, and Scrabby. By far the greater part of the water area of the barony is comprised in parts of Loughs Gawna and Ot^^hter.

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59. George Canning marries Abigail Strafford of Wicklow

    Wicklow · town · Wicklow · 1697

    George Canning married Abigail Strafford in 1697. She was the daughter of Robert Strafford, who was the Member of Parliament for County Wicklow.

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

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60. Ironmongers' Company inquires about lands near Coleraine

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1613

    The wardens of the Ironmongers' Company wrote to Mr. Thomas Parkins, then located at Lifford, seeking information about the nature of the country where their lot had fallen, within four miles of Coleraine and on part of the River Bann, and asking where the fittest place for erecting a principal castle might be.

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    we are fallen by our lot, within four miles of Colraine, and on part of the Bann, and the fittest

    place for the erection of a principal castle, and how the country will afford us stuff and workmen ;

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