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

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1. Earl brings Sir Rosse McMahon to Drogheda

   Drogheda · town · Louth

   During the government of Sir John Perrot, the earl brought Sir Rosse McMahon, knight, to Drogheda. For defraying McMahon's charges, the earl gave his word to the town for the sum of £188 sterling. Sir Rosse also had the earl's daughter to wife with a large portion of goods in marriage.

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   " 9. In the time of the government of Sir John Perrot, the earl brought unto him, to Drogheda, Sir Rosse McMahon, knight, for defraying of whose charges then, the earl gave his word to the town there for the sum of 188/. ster. The said Sir Rosse had also the earl's daughter to wife, with whom he gave a large portion of his goods in marriage. And the earl having exhibited

   (37). Against Magwire, — The inhabitants of Fermanagh had led the way in the great uprising, whilst the earl of Tyrone held back so long that he was literally employed for a time to quell the commencement of that revolt, at the head of which he was destined to take his place before many months. In this service against his kinsmen, the Maguires, he got severely wounded ; and these native Irish of Ulster, who despised his apparent pusillanimity, were right glad to hear of his wounds.

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2. Faughinvale parish as ancient Tir-Chaerthainn territory

   Faughanvale · townland · Derry · 1607

   The present parish of Faughinvale represents the ancient territory of Tir-Chaerthainn, named after Carthainn who descended originally from Colla Uais. Patrick Cartan, who commanded 20 kern to prosecute Brian McArte's son and Arden McCollo O'Hanlon after the flight of Tyrone, bore a surname derived from this territory.

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   (116). Patrick Cartan, — This surname is more correctly written Carthen or Carthainn. The present parish of Faughinvale represents the ancient Tir-Chaerthainn, or territory of Carthainn, who descended originally from Colla Uais. See Colton^s Visitation, edited by Reeves, pp. 122, 129.

   (117). McCawell, — The McCawells were numerous in the barony of Clogher during the seventeenth century and since. They constituted m ancient times the Cinel Feradhaigh, which gave name to a portion of Tyrone now comprised in the barony above mentioned. Cathmoil, from whom the Cawells take their name, was eighth in descent from Feradhach, the founder of the tribe, who was grandson of Eoghan, son of Niall of the Nine Hosstages. See Colton^s Visitation, edited by Reeves, pp. 19, 20.

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3. General Richard Hamilton leads James II's army at Derry, 1689

   near Derry · city · Derry · 1689

   Sir George Hamilton's grandson, General Richard Hamilton, led the army of James II against the northern Protestants at Derry in 1689, connecting the plantation family to later Jacobite conflict.

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   (327). George Hamilton, — See pp. 290^ 291. There is no mention of this knight or his lands in the Tyrone Inquisitions. Although a brother to the Earl of Abercom, he appears to have been a much more dangerous man in the King's Ulster plantation than old Lord Audley. Even before the date of Davys's letter (as quoted in a preceding note), the King had instructed Chichester to remove this Sir George Hamilton out of the kingdom because he was a recusant and a papist t Sir George's grandson, General Richard Hamilton, afterwards led the army of James II. against the northern Protestants, at Deny, in 1689.

   (22S). DerrU'Woone, — ^The following fragmentary piece of information relating in part to this proportion is found by an Inquisition held at Port Hand, Tyrone, on the 2nd September, 1630 : — ''Balliola, being one balliboe of land, doth lye betwixte the balliboe called Killenan, on the south syde, and Fallasloye on the north. The two balliboes called Cavan-ychoal and Foyfyn, lyeinge together, are bounded by the balliboes called Gortecrome on the north and west syde, and the balliboe called Barran and Tircamen on the east and south syde. The 7 balliboes of land and 2 sessioghs commonly called Dirreowen-Ruskye, Dromlegagh, Towmamgrada, Latterbye, and Ena^h- Renan, with the 2 sessioghes of Caste and Clonte, bemg

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4. George Hamilton's proportion of Eden by Sperrins and River Derg

   Eden · townland · Tyrone · 1610

   George Hamilton received the small proportion of Teadane, soon after known as Eden, lying on the boundaries of Coleraine and Loughinsholin baronies. The lands were intersected by the tail of the Sperrin mountains and the river Derg flowed through the proportion from end to end.

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   (143). Teadane, — ^These lands were soon afterwards known as Eden. They lay on the boundaries of Coleraine and Loughinsholin baronies, and were intersected by the tail or termination of the great range known as the Sperrin mountains. The river Derg flowed through this proportion from end to end.

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5. Infant settlements at Aghadowey, 1615

   Aghadowey · townland · Derry · 1615

   George Canninge reported on the progress of infant settlements in Aghadowey and neighbouring districts after arriving at Derry in May 1615. He noted that building work had been delayed by an exceptionally severe winter with heavy snow and flooding.

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

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6. Kilshandragh concealed land sold to Sir Francis Hamilton

   Killashandra · town · Cavan · 1615–1621

   The poll of land called Killeshandra, adjoining the Hamilton proportions, was found to be a concealment and granted by letters patent to John Hamilton of Corroney or Hansborrow on 10 July 1615, who then sold it to Sir Francis Hamilton.

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   (56). Jane Hamilton, — This lady was the wife of Sir Claude Hamilton, and afterwards of Sir Arthur Forbes of Granard. Sir Claude died before his father, and when his widow, Jane Hamilton, is mentioned by Pynnar as having the two proportions of Clonkine and Carrotubber, it is to be understood that she held them as trustee for her son, Sir Francis Hamilton, to whom they had been bequeathed by his grandfather, Sir Alexander Hamilton. This fact is stated in the inquisition above quoted, as follows: — ''The said Alexander, 20th of July, 1621, did graunt unto Sir Francis Hamilton, knt. and baronet, Sonne and heir unto the said Claude Hamilton, deceased, second sonne to the said Sir Alexander (amongst other things), the said manors and proportions of landes called Clonkine and Carrotubber, with all the townes unto the same belonging, with the advoution and right of patronage of the rectorie or church of Kilshandrie sd' Kiltawnagh. • . . The said Sir Francis is now the reputed and knowne freeholder and tenant in possession of the manors and proportions aforesaid ; and the said Sir Francis, Sir Arthur Forbesse, knt. and baronet, in right of the lady, Jane Forbesse, mother of the said Sir Francis, and their assignes, are now in quiet possession thereof. The said poll of land called Killeshajidra doth lie within the next adjoining the proportions aforesaid, and the same was held and possessed with the same proportions untill it was found out to be a concealment, and afterwards by letters patent granted by John Hamilton (of Corroneiy or Hansborrow), on the loth of July, 161 5. The said John Hamilton did sell and alien forever all hb right and interest in KiUashandragh to Sir Frauds Hamilton." It was also found by tlus inc^uisition that it would be very convenient for the inhabitants of these

   Proportions, and a great furtherance of the plantation, to ave the weekly market, then held at Killeshandra on Monday, altered to Wednesday ; and the yearly fairs there held on St Simon*s and St Jude's Days continued.

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7. Land dispute in the barony of Omagh

   near Omagh · town · Tyrone

   Captain Mervin brought a commission to investigate the Earl of Castlehaven's proportions in the barony of Omagh, manipulating the Irish natives to swear for townlands he claimed from the bishop, including Edergoole. The bishop was forced to buy Mervin's rights for fourscore pounds.

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   to this summons, the chancellor "was very brief with him, and accused him of ill dealing that would lett lands to the lady which were questionable.** The bishop maintained that the lands in question had been held l^ the bishopric for 27 years ; "but soon after Captain Mervin brought down a commission to enquire what lands belonged to the Earle of Castlehaven's proportions in the barony of Oneigh [Omagh], and so handled the business with the Irises and natives that they swore home for both these townelands he claimed from the bishop, and many more townelands claimed by him of others. . • Then there was no remedy but either to reduce the captain's office [inquisition] or buy his pretended right ; so the bishop boi4[ht Mervin's right of these lands and annexed them to the bishopric forever, and leased them to the lady, for which the captain had fourscore pounds.'* See the Spcttiswoode Miscdlany^ vol. i., pp. 140-44. The lands were Edergoole and -the others above named.

   (238). Clonaghmore, — See p. 271. The proportion here called Gavelagh by Pynnar appears in an inquisition as Gorzfettagky and the first patentee. Sir John Davys, is therein stated to have died in 1026. His daughter Lucy, married to Ferdinand Lord Hastings, afterwards Earl of Huntington, inherited these two proportions in Tyrone. {Inqui' sUions of Ulster^ Tyrone, (16) Car I.) Captain John Leigh claimed from this proportion the following lands as belonging to the abbey of Omey, of which he had previously obtained a Crown grant, viz., Lissalahaid, Lejrtrim, Labonell, Lysseline, Ardvarran, Culnacrinagfa, Mdlure Island, Grenan, Clothe, Ballinla|^htre, Loiganie, and the half balliboe of Cuubuike. This difficulty was S 2

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8. Lifford inquisition with Donegal jurors

   Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1608

   The Lord Deputy and Council assembled at the Liffer on 5 September and swore the jury for survey and inquiry. The Inquisition was taken at Lifford on 12 September, with jurors drawn from septs across County Donegal.

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   his own, and although a very pious man, it is doubtful whether he did not spend that intervening Sunday galloping hither and thither throughout the accessible portions of Inis-Eoghan. However, " the 5th day," says the chronicler, " the Lord Deputy and Council, coming all thither [to the Liffer] together, they swore the jury for survey and inquiry ; and the tenth day they heard the claims of divers of the country of Donegal." The Inquisition was not taken at LifTord until the 1 2th of September, or the day before their departure from that place. The same commissioners, including the primate and the Bishop of Deny, were here present, and the jurors appointed from the various families or septs throughout the county of Donegal were the following : —

   1. Rowland Congall. 10. Morice O'Kerolan.

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9. Londoners' first building attempt at Derry fails

   near Derry · city · Derry · 1610

   The Londoners' initial construction efforts at Derry failed due to poor selection of workmen and niggardly management. Northern servitors watched closely, jealous of the Londoners' privileges and curious about their progress.

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   grants on behalf of the Londoners, and to superintend their afiairs generally at Deny and Coleraine* They were soon able to explain, no doubt, for the information and relief of their employers, that a ballibetagh of land was the same as a ballibetocy and that the latter corrupt English form of the word had introduced some confusion as to its meaning. These agents would soon also discover that the baUiboe was the only Irish land measure with the meaning of which they were immediately concerned, and that tathes zjoA polls were not known either in O'Cahan's country, or in the woods of Glankonkeyne and Killetragh. Beresford and Rowley were followed by bands of workmen, drawn " out of each Company that be artificers,'' and carrying with them the necessary supply of '' shovels, spades, ironware, and other provision belonging unto building the said two citties of Perrie and Colraine." The first movement at Deny, however, turned out a decided failure, owing in part to the injudicious selection of workmen, but more directly to the niggardliness with which the work was conducted. Their doings were closely watched by northern servitors, who had, as a class, become somewhat jealous of the Londoners, and were curious to observe how the latter would start in their plantation work*

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10. Londoners seek prime land near Coleraine for plantation

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1610

    The Londoners demanded a large tract of Sir Randal's best land, situated near the new town of Coleraine, to further the plantation in Ulster. Salisbury's favour was sought to secure a reasonable land assignment and fair compensation.

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    his own agreement the better with the Londoners for a great scope of his land which they require to be laid on that side of the river, to the town of Coleraine. Their demand is very great, and it is for the best and most useful land he has, considering the site thereof and nearness to the new town ; whereof it concerns him very much to have his [Salisbury's] favour therein, both for the reasonable quantity of land to be assigned, and for the consideration which is to be given him for it It may much import the furtherance of this summer's intended plantation in that part, to have him returned back again with expedition, and with all lawful favour. Dublin, 15 May, 16 10."

    How much the Londoners were required to pay on this occasion we are unable to determine, but there is evidence of a very important boon conferred by the Government on Sir Randal, which appears, however, to have been granted not so much as an actual compensation for the land surrendered by him, as an acknowledgment of the loyalty with which he relieved the King and council in a difficulty, and, at the same time, thus greatly facilitated the work of plantation. However this may be, there is an indenture (the counterpart is still preserved among the family papers at Glenarm castle) between the lords of council on behalf of the King of the one part, and Sir Randal, of the other part, relating to this special subject, bearing date July 11, 16 10, and containing the autographs of Salisbury, Northampton, Suffolk, Shrewsbury, Worcester, and the other members of the council This document recites that Sir Randal had consented to surrender nine townlands, each containing about 200 acres, or thereabouts, ^* in furtherance of his Majesty's service in the plantation of Ulster," and promises, in return, a re-grant of his estates for Aalf the original rent, a smaller number of foot soldiers at every rising out than that specified in Sir Randal's first patent of 1603, and only om cast of falcons^ instead of all the hawks bred on his estate, which he had been previously bound to supply (49). The indenture binds Sir Randal to

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11. Loughgall: Art McBaron's chief house and hold

    Loughgall · townland · Armagh · 1560–1877

    On an old map of Ulster circa 1560, the territory of Oneilan is described as 'Arte McBaron his contree,' and the lake-dwelling at Lough Galie as his chief house and hold. The lough has since shrunk and settlers have built fine mansions and woods along its shores, with the village of Loughgall nearby.

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    (56). Continued hMtaiion, — This territory of Oneilan was the special and favourite district of the O'Neill family. In it Hugh Earl of Tyrone frequently resided, but Its real owner appears to have been his halfbrother Art, who was oiaer than he, and who was always distinguished from other kinsmen of the same Christian name by being styled Mac Baron — ' the son of the baron. ' On an old map of Ulster, circa 1560, Oneilan is mentioned as ** Arte McBaron his contree," and the lake-

    dwelling there, ** Lough Galie," as **Arte McBaron his chiefe house and hould.^" Lough Galie is now Loughgall. It is mentioned also in old documents as Loughcoo, and Ma^heriloughcoo. The lough is now much smaller than m the time of Arte McBaron, and those settlers who took possession have adorned its shores with fine mansions and tastefully arranged woods. There is now the respectable village of Loughgall in its immediate vicinity.

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12. Manor of Wilsonsforte and fairs at Convoigh, 1629

    Convoy · town · Donegal · 1629

    Sir John Wilson of County Donegal was nominated baronet in 1629 and received a re-grant of the small proportions of Aghagalla and Convoigh, amounting to 926 acres in the barony of Raphoe. The lands were created into the manor of Wilsonsforte, with two annual fairs licensed at Convoigh on 6 May and 15 October.

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    time of Anne's death, and married. {Inquisitions of Ulster^ Donqgal, (28) Car. I.) In 1629, this Sir John Wilson, of Killenm^, county of Donegal, was nominated by Sir Frederick Hamilton, to be raised to the dignity of a baronet, pursuant to the authority given by a King's letter. Sir Frederick Hamilton, youngest brother of James Hamilton, Earl of Abercome, got the power of nominating two baronets from the King, no doubt in payment of wages due by the latter. Hamilton, who was a knowing gentleman, would probably receive at least 2,000/. firom the two persons nominated, for the honour thus conferred. On the 24th of February, 1629, a regrant was made to Sir John Wilson, knight and baronet, his heirs and assigns, forever, of two several proportions, namely, the small proportions of Aghagalla and Convoigh, in the precinct of Lifier, barony of Kaphoe, and other lands amounting to 926 acres, in the same precinct ; to be held in free and common socage. All the lands are created into a manor, to be called the manor of Wilsonsforte, with the usual privileges and powers ; two fairs at the quarter land of Convoigh, on the 6th of May and 15th of October.

    (187). Corlackin, — This proportion is not mentioned specially in any printed inquisition as passing from the

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13. O'Donnell's cavalry routs Bagnall's forces from Blackwater to Armagh

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1598

    O'Donnell's cavalry chased the remnant of Bagnall's routed forces from the Blackwater into Armagh, following a major defeat of the English army. This was part of the broader Nine Years War conflict in Ulster.

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    (54). In the country — The following reference to Hu?h Roe, and his treacherous capture, was written by one who knew him personally : — ** In sooth, dear brother, I knew him from nis fifteenth year, when Perrot's hired agent basely entrapped him aboard the ship that anchored opposite the' Carmelite nunnery of RathmuUen. Often and often during the four years he was prisoner in Dublin Castle, have I loitered about that fortress, to catch a glimpse of him, when he and his fellow-captives were allowed to walk out on the ramparts to breathe the fresh air, — nay, after Deputy Fitzwilliam had clutched the bribe of a thousand pounds, given him by O'Neill, to connive at his brother-m-law's [son-in-law's] escape, I was one of the first to congratulate him as he lay sick and frostbitten in the fastness of Glenmalure, tended by doctors and guarded by O'Byme's galloglass. ... I was a soldier in my prime, and I marched under his banner, after I had witnessed his inauguration on the mound of Kilmacrenan. Well did I know him in every phase of his career — in the hour of his splendid victory over Clifford, in the passes of the Curliews, and when his cavalry chased the remnant of Bagnall's routed forces from the Blackwater into Armagh. Alas, I knew him too in the hour of his reverse, and was one of the last to kiss his hand on the beach of Castlehaven, when he was about to embark for Spain." (Meehan's Franciscan Monasteries, pp. 67, 68. ) Captain Lee mentions the prison-sufferings of O'Donnell thus : — "He being young, and being taken by stratagem, having never offended, was imprisoned with great severity, many irons laid upon him, as if he had been a notable traitor and male&ctor, and kept still among those who were ever notorious traitorsi^ainst your Majesty ; having no other council, or advice, or company but theirs — what good could come to this young man, for his education among such, I humbly refer to your highness."

    (55). To her highness. — (See pp. 32, 42.) When Captain Lee wrote his celebrated tract, Sir Owen O'Tooie

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14. Omagh barony defined in 1591 survey

    near Omagh · town · Tyrone · 1591

    The barony of Omagh was defined in the survey of 1591. The O'Neills in Omagh were noted as opposed to the Earl of Tyrone. The barony was later divided into east and west, with their acreage, parishes, towns, and villages recorded.

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    Omagh, barony of, as defined in the survey of 159I1 29, 160 ; the O'Neills in, opposed to the Earl of Tyrone, 161 ; baronies of east and west, their acreage, 202 ; their parishes, ib.\ their towns and villages, w,\ grants in, 268-271 ; its boundaries, and how occupied, 268.

    , Fort of, Carew's account of it in 161 1, 534.

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15. Plantation grant of the Rosses to Sir Robert Macklellan

    Boylagh · barony · Donegal · 1610

    In 1610, Sir Robert Macklellan received a grant of 2,000 acres in the barony of Boylagh, County Donegal, including the district of the Rosses and numerous islands. The territory was erected into the manor of the Rosses, with 600 acres in demesne, to be held forever in common socage.

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    1. Grant to Sir Robert Mackleilan (156), laird of Bomby. The great proportion called the Rossis^ containing the undernamed lands, viz., Carrowschercas, Carrowneforrioghe, Moylagh, Toberkeyn, Donedee, Narlowehannegapell, Carrownecrutz, Eightermoye, Cashell, Cameboye, and Roskatt, one quarter each ; 7i6 o^ the quarter called Kiagherientermon ; the island of Arran, 2 quarters ; Eniskirragh, 73 of ^ quarter ; the island of Inish M^Isdome, one quarter ; the island of Isinshally, '/j of a quarter ; the island of Inishfrye, 7^ of a quarter : the island of Inishrouge, 75 of a quarter; the island of Inishineule, 7s of a quarter; the island of Inishgolagh, 75 of a quarter; the island of Inishwye, 7s of a quarter ; the island of Inishean, 7s of a quarter ; the island of Inishturen, 7» of a quarter ; and all the other islands within the sea (157), being parcel of the said townes, or of any of them ; in all, 2,000 acres. From this grant are excepted "/j^ parts, and a 7« of the quarter of Loughfisidda, containing 1 20 acres, for glebe land. The premises erected into the manor of the Rosses, with 600 acres in demesne, and a court baron. Rent, 10/. 13^. 4^/. English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage. 19 September, 8th [16 10]. See Inquisitions of Ulster^ Donegal, (9) Jac I., and (32) Car. L

    2. Grant to George Murray e (158), laird of Broughton. The middle proportion of Boylagh-

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16. Rival O'Neill septs in Clogher barony

    near Clogher · town · Tyrone · 1608

    Sheriff John Leigh observed two distinct septs of the O'Neills in the barony of Clogher who hated Tyrone and his septs, one being the sons of Shan O'Neale and their followers. These divisions facilitated the English plantation commissioners' work.

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    septs of the Neales [O'Neills], in divers parts of Tyrone, which ever did, and still do, as much as in them lieth, oppose both against Tyrone and all those of his proper sept and party, namely, in the barony of Strabane, Tyrloghe Oge O Neale, son to Sir Arthur O'Neale, and all his followers and dependents, as well of the Neales as of the Quinnes, and likewise of divers other septs on that [the Strabane] -side of Slewsheese. Also, in the barony of O'Meaghe [Omagh] all that sept of the Neales, called the Sleughte Artes, do deadly hate Tyrone's sept. And likewise in the barony of Clougher, are two other distinct septs of the' Neales who hate Tyrone and his septs ; one of which septs are the sons of Shan O'Neale and their followers." (See Calendar of the Carew AfSS., sixth series, p. 30.) On the forq^oing jury" list, we find the first name was that of Shane O'NeilPs eldest son, and the second name that of Sir Arthur O'Neill's eldest son, the other natives jurors being no doubt the followers of these two leaders, and, therefore, friendly to the interests of the English party.

    1 62 THE PLANTATION IN ULSTER.

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17. Salmon and eel fishing rights on the Ban and Lough Foyle

    near River Bann · river · Derry · 1609

    The City of London was granted the salmon and eel fishing of the river Ban as far as Lough Neagh, and of Lough Foyle as far as the river flows, in perpetuity, along with liberty of fishing and fowling along all coasts in the Undertaken lands.

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    bridge in perpetuity at his own charge, for a common passage over the river, between the town and county of Coleraine, then the other 2,000 acres shall be taken on the other [or western] side of the tiver ; otherwise, the whole 3,000 acres are agreed to be taken on the abbey side, adjacent to the town. 5. That the measure and account of lands shall be after the balliboes, according to the King's last survey. 6. That the rest of the territory and entire county of Colraine, esteemed at 10,000 acres, more or less, undertaken by the city, be cleared from all particular interests, except the inheritance of the Bishop and Dean of Deny, and certain portions of land to be assigned to three or four Irish gentlemen (see p. 355), at the most, now dwelling and settled in the county of Colrane, who are to be freeholders to the city [of London], and to pay them small rent, the same portions and rent to be limited by commissioners indifferently chosen between the King and the city. 7. That the woods, grounds, and soil of Glankonkeyne and Killeitragh, extending from the county of Colraine to Ballenderry, be wholly to the city in perpetuity, the timber trees of those woods to be converted to the use of the plantation, and all necessary uses in Ireland, and not to be made merchandise. 8. That the soil in and among those said woods, which stands charged as conserved lands, be undertaken in the like form as the county of Coleraine. 9. That the city shall have the patronage of all the churches as well within the city of Derry and town of Colraine, as in all lands undertaken by them. 10. That the 7,000 acres laid to the city of Derry and town of Coleraine shall be in fee-farm at the yearly rent of 5^. 4//. 11. That the city of Derry and town of Colraine and 7,000 acres of land laid to them shall be held in free burgage. 1 2. That the residue of all the county lands and woods, and all such lands to be undertaken shall be held of the King in common socage. 13. That the customs of all goods imported or exported, poundage, tonnage, and the great and small customs, shall be enjoyed by the City [of London] for the term of 99 years within the city of Derry and town of Colraine and county, and all ports and creeks thereof, paying yearly 66s. Sd, to the King as an acknowledgement, and. to have the like for the port of Portrush. 14. That the salmon and eel fishing of the rivers Ban and Loughfoile as far as the river flows, and in the Ban as far as Loughneagh, shall be in perpetuity to the City. 15. That the City shall have liberty to transport all prohibited wares growing upon their own lands.

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18. Tonagh: bawne, stone house and village planted

    Tonagh · townland · Cavan · 1618–1629

    Peter Ameas's 1,500-acre proportion at Tonagh contained a bawne of lime and stone 75 feet square with two flankers, a stone house 60 feet long and three stories high, and a small village of seven houses. British families including freeholders and leaseholders were planted on the land. In 1629 a re-grant created the manor of Tonnagh with rights to impark 450 acres and hold courts.

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    William Snow (47) was the first Patentee. Peter Ameas, Esq., hath 1,500 acres, called Tonagh (48). Upon this Proportion there is a good Bawne of Lime and Stone, 75 feet square, 12 feet high, with two Flankers; a stone House within it 60 feet long, and three stories high, strongly built ; and a small Village not far from it, consisting of seven Houses. There is planted and estated upon this Proportion, of Brittish Families,

    Freeholders, 4, viz., 3 having 480 jointly; I having 48 acres.

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19. Undertakers who failed to plant in Donegal

    Donegal · town · Donegal · 1611

    Several undertakers in Donegal had done nothing on their lands by 1611: Sir Morris Barkley (2,000 acres) had not been there nor sent any agent; Sir Robert Remyngton (2,000 acres) likewise; Sir Henry Clare (1,500 acres) had an agent but nothing done; Captain Mansfield (1,000 acres) was resident but had nothing done.

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    of the Council, passed over his portion of land to William Wylson of Clarye, in Suffolk, who has letters patent in his own name. The said Wylson had his agent, Chris. Parmenter, resident, who appeared before us. There are some families of English resident, who brought over good store of household stuff, and have stock 2 1 cows and oxen, 9 mares, one service horse, and some small cattle. Sir Morris Barkley^ Knight^ undertaker of 2,000 acres ; has not been here nor any agent for him, nothing done. .Sir Robert Remyngton^ Knight^ 2,000 acres; the like. Sir Thomas Cornwall, Knight , 2,000 aCres \ his agent, Edward Littleton, took possession, and is resident ; has built nothing, nor provided any materials yet Sir William Barnes, Knight, 1,500 acres; sold his proportion to Captain Edward Russell, who is possessed, but has done nothing. Sir Henry Clare, 1,500 acres ; has an agent resident, named William Browne ; nothing done. Sir Thomas Coache^ Knight, 1,500 acres ; is a resident, has built a large timber house adjoining to the Castle of SkarfoUis, and is providing materials for re-edifying the Castle. Four families of British upon hb land, to whom he intends to pass estates. Captain Edward Russell, 1,500 acres; is resident, and his son with him. There are two English houses of timber framed ; stock, four horses, six English cows, and a bull ; three or four English labourers, but no tenants. Captain Mansfield, 1,000 acres ; is resident, has nothing done."

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20. Bawne, stone house and English village at Acarine

    Castlefinn · town · Donegal · 1611–1614

    Sir John Kingsmill's 1,500-acre proportion at Acarine featured a bawne of lime and stone 100 feet square with two flankers two stories high, and a strong stone house three stories high. A village of 30 houses nearby was entirely inhabited by English families.

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    XCVII. 1,500 Acres. Captain Russell (189) was first Patentee. Sir John Kingsmill, Knight^ hath 1,500 acres called Acarine (190). Upon this proportion there is a Bawne of Lime and Stone 100 feet square, with two Flankers, the which are two Stories high, with good Lodgings in them, and a very strong stone House three stories high ; himself with his Wife and Family dwelling therein (191). Near to the Bawne is built a Village consisting of 30 Houses, being all inhabited with English Families. I find planted and estated upon this Land, of Brittish Birth,

    Freeholders, 5, viz., I having 200 acres. I having 120 acres.

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21. Holy Trinity monastery on island in Lough Oughter

    Lough Oughter · lake or lakes · Cavan · 1578–1604

    The monastery of canons of the Holy Trinity, situated on an island within Lough Oughter, was among the monastery lands in Cavan let to William Taafe in 1603-4. The grant conveyed the site and all possessions, with a crown rent reserved. Previously it had been demised to Sir Luke Dillon and before that to Sir William O'Kerroll.

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

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

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22. Ancient sepulchral mound at Greenan, Glenshesk

    Greenan · townland · Antrim

    At Greenan in Glenshesk, County Antrim, an ancient sepulchral mound was found beneath eight feet of peat. When the peat was cut away for fuel and the field planted with potatoes, several stone enclosures containing cinerary urns of primitive formation were discovered.

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    (See Camden's Britannia^ edited by Gough, vol. iv., pp. 224, 233). At a place called Greenan, in Glenshesk, county of Antrim, the writer visited an ancient sepulchral mound, over which the peat had grown to a depth of eight feet. When, in process of time, the peat was |;radually cut away for fuel, the owner planted the field m potatoes, and found several enclosures beautifully constructed of unhe>vn stones, and containing cinerary urns of very primitive formation.

    4 . THE PLANTATION IN ULSTER.

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23. Antrim glens held by the lord of Cantire

    near Antrim · town · Antrim

    Perrott noted that among the lords he persuaded to surrender their lands was Angus McConell (Macdonnell), the lord of Cantire, who then held the Antrim glens. This illustrates the Macdonnell lordship extending from Kintyre across to the Antrim coast.

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    rent paid her. In some few of late years they would give to the Deputy for his good-will a reward of 200 or 300 kine to confirm such elections [of chiefs], but the Queen never had anything. Two, and sometimes three were elected, which bred war among themselves, and he that was the weakest commonly obtained aid of the Deputy [for very obvious reasons]. 2. Owing to the Captamries and Tanistships, it was necessary to maintain soldiers to defend the Pale from the daily incursions and spoils made by the O'Reylies, the O'Farralls, McMahon's country, the McGwiris, the Captains of Dartrie [in Monagnan], the Fews [O'Neills], Femey [MacMahons], O'Hanlons, and others, who did not care what evil they did, for they were sure their children, commonly bastards, would not have their seigniories till all the rest of the eldest and' worthiest of the house were sped. 3. Sir Henry Sydney made a law, ii Eliz., to cut off all captainries and seneschalships, except those granted by letters patents. The exception was mischievous, for it is all one whether the Deputy or the Irish name the captain. 4. Finding this Act produced no reformation, Sydney made another in 12 Eliz., authorising the Deputy to grant letters patents to the Irishry that would surrender their lands to her Highness, and have the same granted back to them in fee tail, or fee simple. 5. In the time of my government I was commanded to take surrenders of such Irish lords as would make surrenders to her Majesty of their seigniories, and to grant the same back again to the same lords for their heirs male or heirs general. . I persuaded Sir John O'Reyly, Sir Rosse McMahon, Sir Oho [Oghie] O'Hanlon, Sir Connor McGwire, Shane McBrian, Neal Oge McFelim, Sir Con McNeale Oge, Sir John O'Dogherty, the Captain of Kilwarlin, O'Connor Sligo, O'Connor Done, Sir Brian O'Rourke, Sir Murragh [Mulmorie] ne Doe, Angus McConell [Macdonnell], the lord of Cantire [who then held the Antrim glens], and many other lords to do so, and reserved from them about 2,000/. for the Crown, besides risings out of sundry horsemen and footmen, and other customs. I lost near 1,000/. in preferring the public good to receiving cows for making captains and seneschals, placing in their stead shreves [sheriffs], justices of the peace, and other officers, whereby peace was secured. Many of the great lords came to Dublin to take their leaves at my departure [pleased no doubt at getting possession of die whole property of their respective chuis]. 6. All this tends to prove that the surrendering of their lands, and taking the same back again, must breed quietness, obedience, and profit Love to their children will make them fearfol to disobey the laws, and desirous to build houses, purchase lands, and grow wealthv. I wrote a pamphlet about 10 or 12 years past upon tnis subject. See CaUndar of Carew MSS.^ third series, ^pp. 27, 28.

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24. Assaroe Abbey lands redistributed in Plantation

    Assaroe · waterfall · Donegal

    Lands formerly belonging to the Abbey of Assaroe, situated in the barony of Lurg, were purchased from Francis Goflon during the Plantation of Ulster. The tates of Cavan-reagh, Danuchdridge, Addeddoer, and Carea were identified as parcel of the dissolved monastery's holdings.

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    Shane McGilpatricke McGwyer, gent, two tates called Roch and Killbrossill, mearin£; on the lands of Sir William Cole, Capt Roger Atkinson, on the south ifcid south-east; on the parish of Magherenecross on the east ; and on Lord Folliott's own lands at all other parts. He also purchased from Francis Goflon, £sq., 3>^ tates called Cavan-reagh, Danuchdridge, Addeddoer, and Carea, being parcel of the abbey of Assaroe, in the barony of Lurg, and mearing on the lands of the Bishop of Clogher north-east, and on the lands of Thomas Blenerhassett, Esq., south-west. {Inquisitions of Ulster ^ Fermanagh, (3) Jac. I.) Lord Folliott demised the whole manor of Newpirton and grai^e of Killeme to Sir William Cole and Sir Robert Kinjg[e, for his, FoUiott's, use during his life, and after his death for the use of Ladj Anne Folliott, and after her death for the use of his legitimate of&pring. Inquisitions of Ulster, Fermanagh, (4) Jac. I.

    (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

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25. Ballagh'Eightra proportion: no buildings, all Irish inhabited

    Boylagh · barony · Donegal · 1620

    The 1,000-acre proportion of Ballagh'Eightra, originally granted to George Murray, Laird of Broughton, had nothing built upon it and was entirely inhabited by Irish tenants. Named Irish holders including Bryan O'Galchor, Edmond O'Bresslan, and Tiege Oge O'Boyle held various quarters contrary to plantation conditions, leading to forfeiture proceedings.

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    LXXXI. r,ooo Acres. The Lady [Laird] Broughton was first Patentee (see p. 296). John Murrey^ Esq.^ hath 1,000 acres, called BaUagh\Boilag}i\-Eightra (153). Upon this Proportion there is nothing at all built, and all the Land is inhabited with Irish (154).

    LXXXII. 1,000 Acres. Alexander Cunningham holdeth 1,000 acres, called Moynagan (155), from the aforesaid John Murrey^ Esq, Upon there is a strong Bawne of Lime and Stone, with two Flankers. It hath very few Brittish Tenants, but a great many of the Irish^ which dwell upon the I^nd.

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26. Baronial maps of Derry prepared for the Plantation

    near Derry · city · Derry · 1609

    Commissioner Ridgeway sent the baronial maps of the six escheated counties to Salisbury in London, noting that the county of the city of Derry was mapped separately alongside them. The maps were newly bound in six books for the King's inspection and for guiding the intended plantation.

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    Davys and Ridgeway had not long reached London when they were permitted to spread out their attractive wares before the admiring but puzzled faces of the authorities there. The baronial maps of the escheated counties must have attracted much admiration were it only for the varied and glowing colours in which they were drawn. But after the two commissioners' arrival, some little time was required to have their several collections of papers becomingly bound for presentation. It was not until about the middle of March that the maps, in this respect, were made presentable; and then they were forwarded to Salisbury by Ridgeway, who accompanied them by the following letter : — " May it please your Lordship, — The mapps of the 6 escheated counties, besides the Deny [the county of the city of Deny], being but now newly bound in 6 several bookes for his Ma*»*^* view and the light of the intended plantacon, I humbly send them herewithal unto your Honour with the humble desire to receive some advice from your Lordship by Mr. Newton or otherwise, whether I shall sett downe in y« plaine-leafe at the fore front of each booke the contents of the same shire in this very forme of the enclosed summary note of Calculation, or ells leave it for a time unwritten to be afterwards filled up according to such other forme as any alteracon upon the now course in hand may happen to produce. Alsoe, I humblye present unto your Lordship, for your Honour's owne use and perusal at your best pleasure, halfe a dozen like Bookes of my owne, which (Imitation onely) I extracted in the campe and att my owne house, forbearinge to fill up the very compliments with descriptions, or the other blanck leafTes any notes till I receave somewhat from your Lordship in generall, what will best sorte with the same mappes, and with your Honour's lyking. Whereuppon all shall be performed accordinglye, in brieff, and yet particularly within 3 or 4 days at fardest The true copy of the Lord Deput/s remaining Advizes concerning the plantation, I have, sythence your Lordship's vouchsafed admittance and audience yesterday, (for which I reste humbly bound) selected and singled out from among other his Lordship's Remembrances, both publyik and private, the later impartable at your Lordship's better leasure. The Heads, and true state of all ells requirable of me by your

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27. Battle of Kinsale ruins O'Neill and O'Donnell families

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1601

    The rivalry between the O'Neills and O'Donnells eventually contributed to the ruin of both families at the Battle of Kinsale in 1601.

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    Congal Claen. ''In whom is it more becoming," says Domhnall, " to check the unjust judgments of Congal, and to humble the haughty wonis of the Ultonians, or to protect the race of Conall [the O'Donnells] from violent assaults, than in the princes of Aileach [the O'Neills]? For no two tribes of the old surnames of the men of Erin are the vessels formed by one hand, the race of one &ther, the of&pring of one mother, of one conception, of one fostering, but we and you. Wherefore, our fathers, Eoghan the renowned, and Conall the defensive, have bequeathed unto us the same prowess and gifts, freedom and noble-heartedness, victory, aflfectioD, and brotheriy love." (See Battle of Magh Rath, pp. 145, 147. ) From this passage it would appear that not only were Ekx^han and Conall Gulban bfotners, but twin-brothers, and the two races of O'Neills and O'Donnells respectively descended from these brothers, had thus an additional obligation to be united. And they were very generallv and closely united in their clan career until the O Donnells came into contact with the English. And although the rivdry, and even hostility which then sprung up l^tween them were at times allowed to sleep, tney never died out, and indeed eventually became one leading cause of the ruin of both families, at the battle of Ki^sale, in the year i6oi« <

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28. Bawne and castle on Boylagh-Outra proportion, Donegal

    Boylagh · barony · Donegal · 1610–1620

    John Murrie held 1,000 acres called Boilagh-Outra, originally patented by Patrick Vans and sold through Patrick O'Murrey to Sir Robert Gordon. A bawne of lime and stone, 70 feet square and 12 feet high with two flankers, contained a very strong castle. 28 British families able to make 50 men held land only by promise and dwelt far apart.

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    Patrick Vans [Vans] was first Patentee (148). John Murrie hath 1,000 acres, called Boilagh- Outra. This is set to William Hamilton^ Gentleman, and some others. Upon this Proportion there is a Bawne of Lime and Stone, being 70 feet square, 1 2 feet high, with two Flankers ; it hath in it a Castle very strong ; there are not any Freeholders ; there are 28 Families of Brittish Nation (as I am informed by some of the country), that are able to make 50 Men with Arms ; but these hold their land but by Promise ; I saw but very few of them, for they dwelt far asunder, and had no time to come unto me.

    LXXIX. 1,000 Acres.

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29. Belturbet and Castle-Butler manor

    Belturbet · town · Cavan · 1608–1620

    Sir Stephen Butler held the town of Belturbet, and after his death the lands were re-granted to his sons as the manor of Castle-Butler alias Belturbet. This was a significant plantation-era settlement.

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    proportion called Clonose, 465; Pynnar's account of, ib, ; his town of Belturbet, 465, 466 ; his death, 465 ; his lands re-granted to his sons as the manor of Castlebutler alias Belturbet, ib.

    Butter, Irish, how made, 243.

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30. Captain Culme founds the town of Virginia

    Virginia · townland · Cavan · 1611

    Captain Culme was allocated 250 acres to build a town called Virginia on the north-eastern shore of Lough Ramor. He built eight timber houses with eight English tenants, and the town had a minister who kept school and was described as a very good preacher.

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    Captain Culme is to build a Town called Virginia (27), for which he is allowed 250 acres. Upon this he hath built 8 timber Houses, and put into them 8 English tenants ; of which town there is a Minister which keepeth school, and is a very good Preacher (28).

    IX. 400 Acres.

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31. Captain Edward Russell's settlement near Donegal

    Donegal · town · Donegal · 1611

    Captain Edward Russell, who purchased Sir William Barnes's 1,500 acres, was resident with his son. Two English timber-framed houses were built, with stock of four horses, six English cows, a bull, and three or four English labourers, but no tenants.

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    of the Council, passed over his portion of land to IVilliam Wylsan of Clarye, in Suffolk, who has letters patent in his own name. The said Wylson had his agent, Chris. Parmenter, resident, who appeared before us. There are some families of English resident, who brought over good store of household stuff, and have stock 2 1 cows and oxen, 9 mares, one service horse, and some small cattle. Sir Morris BarkUy, Knight^ undertaker of 2,000 acres ; has not been here nor any agent for him, nothing done. Sir Robert Remyngton^ Knight^ 2,000 acres; the like. Sir Thomas Cornwall, Knighty 2,000 aCres ; his agent, Edward Littleton, took possession, and is resident ; has built nothing, nor provided any materials yet. Sir William Barnes^ Knighty 1,500 acres; sold his proportion to Captain Edward Russell^ who is possessed, but has done nothing. Sir Henry Clare^ 1,500 acres ; has an agent resident, named William Browne ; nothing done. Sir Thomas Coache^ Knight, 1,500 acres; is a resident, has built a large timber house adjoining to the Castle of SkarfoUis, and is providing materials for re-edifying the Castle. Four families of British upon his land, to whom he intends to pass estates. Captain Edward Russell, 1,500 acres ; is resident, and his son with him. There are two English houses of timber framed ; stock, four horses, six English cows, and a bull ; three or four English labourers, but no tenants. Captain Mansfield, 1,000 acres; is resident, has nothing done."

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32. Captain Folliot's fort and adjoining lands at Ballyshannon

    Ballyshannon · town · Donegal · 1608–1620

    Sir Henry Folliot held a King's fort at Ballyshannon. He sought to continue his garrison there and was considered a suitable candidate to undertake the plantation of the lands adjoining his fort.

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    (44). And ability, — From such a crowd of this servitor dftss, it would have been difficult for the King to make the selection required. " I. There were those high officers of State who were willing or might be induced to undertake ; among whom may be mentioned the Lord Deputy, Treasurer Ridgeway, Marshal Wingfield ; St. John, the Master of the Ordnance, who aimed at obtaining part of Orier, 'about Tanraggee;' Sir Oliver Lambert, a barony in Fermanagh ; and Sir Gerrott Moore, part of a barony in Armagh or Fermanagh. 2. Such others of the council in Ireland who may be invited (if there be cause, or ddect in the number or ouality of the English undertakers), viz., the Lord Chancellor [Th. Jones], Earl of Clajirikarde, Earl of Thomond, Lord President of Munster, Sir Heniy Harrington, Sir Edward Brabazon, Sir Henry Docwra, Sir Henry Power, Sir Richard Moryson, Sir Francis Stafford, Sir John Jephson, Sir James Fullerton, Sir Adam Loftus, Sir John King, besides the judges and Mr. Attorney [Davys]. 3. Captains of companies, who have also certain houses, or places of the King [forts] in Ulster, which they affect to continue, and by whom the lands adjoining such houses are most fit to be undertaken, viz., Sir Foulke Conway^ the countiv called Braselowe [Clanbrazill] ; Sir Henrj FoUiot, Btllysnannon ; Sir Edward Blayney ; Sir Toby Caulfield. I [Chichester] wish him Clancann, but he rather affects lands in O'Nealan ; Sir Richard Hansard, somewhere near the Liffer in Doneeal ; Sir Francis Roe, lands near Mountloye, MounterdeTvin, &c. ; Sir Fr. Ruish, about Bdtuxbet in Cavan ; Sir Thomas Phillips, in the county of Coleraine ; Captain John- Vaughan, Dunnalonge. 4. Captains of companies who have no settled house or place of garrison, and yet are willing to undertake in or near the place where they are garrisoned, viz.. Lord Howth, Lord Cromwell, Sir James Perrott, in Orior; Sir Thomas Roper, Captain Newce, Captain WiUiam Stewart, about Strabone; Cap^tain Patrick Crawford, in the county of Don^al, near Liffer ; Mr. John Hamilton

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33. Captain Mansfield's plantation at Killygordon

    Killygordon · town · Donegal · 1611–1620

    Captain Mansfield held 1,000 acres called Killeneguirdon where he had finished a bawn and built a stone house three stories high, ready to be slated, dwelling there with his family. He also made a village of nine houses on a commodious passage for the King's service, and planted British freeholders on the land.

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    XCVI. 1,000 Acres. Captain Mansfield (188) hath 1,000 acres called Killeneguirdon. Upon this Proportion the Bawne is finished, and'a good Stone House three Stories high is ready to be slated, himself with his Family there dwelling,; and near to this place he hath made a Village, consisting of 9 Houses, and standing on a Passage very commodious for the King's service, and the good of the country. I find planted and estated upon this Land, of Brittish Families,

    Freeholders, 2, viz., I having 260 acres. I having 200 acres.

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34. Castle Dillon built near Armagh by undertaker John Dillon

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1610–1620

    John Dillon, one of the most active planters in Ulster, built his residence which he called Castle-Dillon about one and a half miles north of the city of Armagh, at the centre of his manor of Mullabane. Dillon had come from Agarstey Park in Stafford, England.

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    (13). John Dillon. — This undertaker's name appears on two lists of persons offering for lands. He was one of Sir Maurice Barckley's consort, simply styling himself of Stafford ; and wanting to undertake for 2,000 acres. On the list of those who proposed for lands in Fermanagh, his name and address are written '* John Dillan, of Agarstey Park, in county of Stafford." He was one of the most active and energetic of the imdertakers in Ulster. His residence, which he called Castle-Dillon, was built about one mile and a half northward from the city of Armagh, and at about the centre of his own manor.

    (14). MtUldbane, — On the map, this proportion, in

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35. Castle of Castledoe on Sir Richard Bingley's lands

    Castledoe · townland · Donegal · 1611

    Sir Richard Bingley was granted 500 acres in Rosquill including Cowell, Glaury, Crivagh, Aghecorr, Magherifarsedy, and Killoghcarran. He was required to maintain and sustain the castle of Castledoe situated on his lands, though the castle was excepted from the grant.

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    13. Grant to Sir Richard Bingley (234) of Westminster, Knight, Cowell and Glaury, 2 half quarters ; Crivagh and Aghecorr, 2 half quarters, all in Rosquill ; Magherifarsedy, one balliboe ; and Killoghcarran, one quarter ; in all, 500 acres. Rent, 4/. English. Sir Richard to maintain and sustain the castle of Castledoe, situate on his lands, which nevert heless is excepted out of this grant. Subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 19 May, 9th [161 1].

    14. Xjrant to George Gale, gent. ^9 ^^ ^^^ quarter of Carrowreogh, containing 100 acres. Rent, i6s. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. 18 May, 9th [161 1].

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36. Coagh as a boundary in the Plantation

    near Coagh · village · Tyrone · 1609

    The balliboes of Killsallagh, Dromfadda, and Coagh separated the proportion of Revelineightra from the barony of Loughinsholin. Coagh was situated near Lough Neagh in the northern part of the precinct of Mountjoy.

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    (114). Revdineigktra, — This small proportion adjoined the preceding one, and comprised nearly 2ML the old Irish territory after which it was named. It lay in the extreme northern part of the precinct, but was separated from Lough Neagh by some church lands, and from the barony of Loughin^olin by the balliboes of Killsallagh, Dromfadda, and C<^h, now Coagh. This proportion was undertaken by Andrew Stewart's son, afterwards Lord Castle-Stuart In Scotland, the son was known as James Stewart of Grange, and in the first instance only 500 acres of Revelindghtra were undertaken in his name. Father and son were amongst the earliest patentees in Tyrone. Andrew Stewart had his unde Robert Stewart as his cautioner (see p. 140).

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37. Coleraine to be situated on abbey side with 100 houses

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1609–1610

    Under the articles of agreement, Coleraine was to be situated on the abbey side (the northern bank of the river), with 100 houses built and room for 200 more, and 3,000 acres of land laid thereto including 1,000 acres on the abbey side.

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    " Articles agreed upon the 28th January between the Lords of the Privy Council on the King's behalf on the one part, and the committees appointed by Act of Common Council on behalf of the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London on the other part, concerning a plantation in part of the province of Ulster ; which articles were signed by the Lord Chancellor [Ellesmere], Lord Treasurer [Salisbury], Lord Privy Seal [Northampton], Lord Chamberlain [Suffolk], Earl of Worcester, Earl of Dunbar, Lord Zouch, Lord Knollis, I-ord Stanhope, Sir John Herbert, and Sir Julius Caesar ; and on behalf of the City, by Heiuy Montague, Sir Thomas Lowe, Sir John Jowels, William Cockaine, William Towerson, Nicholas Leate, William Doters, Richard Wright, Martin Freeman, John Brand, George Smithes, William Dies, William Greenwell, John Barrer, William Harrison, William Turner, and James Hodson. i. Imprimis. It is agreed by the City that 20,000/. shall be levied, whereof 15,000/. shall be expended on the intended plantation, and the other 5,000/. for clearing other men's interest in the things demanded. 2. That 200 houses shall be built at the Derry and room left for 300 more, and that 4,000 acres lying on the Deny side next adjacent to the City shall be laid thereunto, bog and barren mountain to be part thereof, but to go as waste to the city, the same to be done by indifferent [impartially chosen] commissioners. 3. That the Bishop and Dean of Deny shall have convenient plots for the site of three houses at the Deny. 4. That Colraine shall be situated on the abbey side [/>., the Antrim, or northern bank of the river], and 100 houses built, and room left for 200 more ; and that 3,000 acres of land shall be laid thereto, viz., 1,000 acres to be taken on the abbey side next adjacent to the town, and, if the King be pleased to erect and maintain a

    THE Londoners' plantation. 385

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38. County Coleraine assigned to London corporation for plantation

    near Coleraine · town · Derry · 1609–1610

    During the organization of the Ulster plantation, the commissioners divided the forfeited lands into twenty-eight great precincts across five counties. It was decided that the remaining county of Coleraine would be planted separately by the corporation of London.

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    In Davys's 'Brief of the Commissioners' Proceedings,' he glances at another specially important work that, had been done during their northern journey, viz., the division of the whole lands for plantation into 28 great precincts, each precinct having its special name, with the quantity of available land therein. These 28 precincts, it is to be remembered, were comprised in the Jive counties of Armagh, Tyrone, Donegal, Fermanagh, and Cavan, for it had been then decided that the remaining county of Coleraine was to be planted by the corporation of London. A more delicate, if not so laborious a task was the allotment of a certain number of these precincts to the English undertakers, of an equal number to the Scotch, and the remaining ones to the servitors and natives. Of the 28 great precincts, eight were given to the English, eight to the Scottish undertakers, and the remaining twelve to the servitors and natives, who were placed together in the same precincts or baronies for the reasons already mentioned by Davys. These round numbers of the precincts for each class of undertakers were thus stated, although they were somewhat modified by the quantities of land in the several proportions of each precinct. Thus, in the following view of the " Distributions of Precincts to the various Undertakers," the English are represented as having more land than the Scotch, although the former get one precinct less and one proportion less than the latter : —

    (52). Goad rents. — The plea put forward by Chichester in the above extract on behalf of the incumbents, and sup]>orted by the primate and the Bishop of Denj, was admitted by the Government, as we find by the following **Note of the Number of Acres allotted to the Bishops and Incumbents," which Note, however, in some points, is not altogether correct : —

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39. Culmore fishing pool disputed by Londoners

    near Culmore · town · Derry

    A fishing pool located between Derry and the castle of Culmore, held by Captain Hart, was among several fishings the Londoners demanded to be resigned. These pools were granted under patents from the great seal of England, causing prejudice to the plantation.

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    former order ; and that such rents as are due to us by concordatum may be made good unto us. As also that several parts of the fishings held from us by former grants may be resigned, as namely — In the river of Rowe [Roe] a pool fished by Mr. William Gaye, or Gage (see p. 405) j a pool near the river of Loughfoyle by Robert . Fleming ; a pool between the Derry and the castle of Culmore by Captain Hart (see p. 325) ; a pool about the Lifford, and another called Greene brae, over against the Lifford, by Sir Richard Hansard (see pp. 324, 325) ; a pool towards Castle Toome, by Capt Russell (see p. 272); two pools claimed by the Bishop of Derry, Oboygans and Clonye (see p. 106) ; all granted by patents under the great seal of England, which breed much question and great prejudice to the plantation.

    6. They demand, notwithstanding any grant of the same, to Brian Crossagh O'Neil, to have 16 townships and two-thirds (74), in the territory of Arrator, being in the ballibetagh of Cragballindevin, and part of Dergeny, in which precincts of land also Phelim Oge O'MuUcruy, with Con O'Neil and Hugh McShane O'Neil, have certain fireeholds granted to them (75), viz., to each one ballibetagh, all of which, with Sir Toby Calfield's lands, and the primate's lands, as were ever known to be temporal lands, as also such lands as the Bishop of Derry has obtained from his Majesty by misinformation as they have heard. Signed, Edmondes (76).

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40. De Courcy's coastal campaigns from Boyne to Bann

    near River Bann · river · Derry

    Sir John de Courcy, with a company of 400 volunteers, campaigned along Ulster's eastern coasts from the Boyne to the Bann, winning some battles and losing others. Despite these efforts, the province remained intact under the sway of its Celtic rulers, the O'Neills.

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    In the first accounts of this nominal conquest of Ireland only three provinces were mentioned; and, as for Ulster, although Sir John de Courcy (20), with a company of 400 volunteers, ran round the eastern coasts from the Boyne to the Bann, winning some battles and losing others, the province really remained intact under the sway of its Celtic rulers, the O'Neills. The work of disintegration progressed but slowly, so far as the North was concerned, and required not years, but centuries to accomplish it Ulster presented great natural defences against the Pale, not only in its mountain ranges and the net-work of woods, lakes, and bogs, reaching from the Fewes to the head of Loch Erne, but especially iA the warlike character of its people. To break up this formidable and long standing power soon became, naturally enough, the well-understood policy of the English Pale (21). Very little progress, however, was thus made until the time of Con

    (20). John de Courcy, — Hanmerhas the following notice of De Courcy, introductory to his account of the several battles in which that adventurer was engaged : — ** Now to the true history of Sir John de Courcy, as worthy a knight for martiall prowesse as ever trode upon Irish ground, whom Cambrensis lightly overskipped, partly upon private grudge, — for that Sir John de Courcy allowed him not for Vicar General in Ireland, and Secretary to the State, partly in favour of Sir Hugh Delacy, who maligned and envied Uie honor and renowne, and prosperous successes of Courcy ; lastly, for fear of King John, into whose displeasure Courcy fell, through the uilse accusation of Lacy and his faction. Yet, the certainty of his exploits hath beene preserved, and in Latine committed to Paper by a Fryer in the North, the which booke Oneil brought to Armagh, and was translated into

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41. Dermod's body buried at Connor, Antrim

    Connor · townland · Antrim

    After Dermod fell in battle near Connor, his body was buried there in County Antrim. His head was separately interred at Clonmacnoise.

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    Dermod and the saint, the latter got back his transcript of Finian's manuscript, which was afterwards preserved during many centuries in the O'Donnell family (descendants of Conall Gulban), and which now actually lies in the museum of the Royal Irish Academy. Dermod's dust sleeps partly in Clonmacnoise, and partly in Connor, county of Antrim, his head being buried at the former place, and his body at the latter, near which he had fallen in battle.

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42. Derry citizens compensated after burning of city

    near Derry · city · Derry

    Funds were allocated to compensate the citizens of Derry for fines paid to Sir Henry Docwra and for their building costs since the burning of the city. A further 200 pounds was directed to the meaner sort who had maintained continual residence.

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

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

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43. Derry harbour described as excellent for shipping

    near Derry · city · Derry

    An account of Ulster's sea and river commodities describes the harbour of Derry as very good, with tolerable roads at Portrush and Lough Swilly nearby. The sea fishings were noted as plentiful, especially herrings and eels, attracting large numbers of the King's subjects annually after Michaelmas.

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    I. The harbour of Deny is very good, and the roads at Portrush and Loughswilly (not far distant from Deny), tolerable. 2. The sea fishings are plentiful of all manner of fishes, especially" herrings and eels. Yearly, after Michaelmas, above seven or eight score of sail, of the King's subjects are there for loading, besides an infinite number for fishing and killing. 3. There are great fishings in the adjacent islands of Scotland, where many Hollanders do fish all the summer^ and plentifully vent their fishes into Spain and within the Straits. 4. Much train and fish oil may be made upon the coast 5. As the sea yieldeth fish, so the coast affords abundance of sea fowl ; and the rivers great store of fresh fish, more than any of the rivers of England (18). 6. There be store of good pearls upon the coast, especially within the river of Loughfoyle. 7. These coasts are ready for traffic with England and Scotland, and lie open and convenient for Spain and the Straits, and fittest and nearest to Newfoundland

    " The Profits that London shall receive by this Plantation.

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44. Donegal Abbey and Castle with haven on River Eske

    Donegal · town · Donegal

    The Abbey and Castle of Donegal (Dunagall) stood nine miles from Assaroe Abbey. The town possessed a good haven where the River Eske flows into it, making it a significant fortified and ecclesiastical settlement in Tír Chonaill.

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

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45. English settlement on William Wylson's proportion at Lifford

    Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1611

    William Wylson of Claye, Suffolk, held 2,000 acres in the Precinct of Liffer formerly assigned to Sir Henry Docwra, with his agent Chris Parmenter resident. Some English families were resident, having brought over household goods and stock of 21 cows and oxen, 9 mares, one service horse, and some small cattle.

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    of the Council, passed over his portion of land to IViiliam IVylson of Claiye, in Suffolk, who has letters patent in his own name. The said Wylson had his agent, Chris. Parmenter, resident, who appeared before us. There are some families of English resident, who brought over good store of household stuff, and have stock 2 1 cows and oxen, 9 mares, one service horse, and some small cattle. Sir Morris Barkiey^ Knight, undertaker of 2,000 acres ; has not been here nor any agent for him, nothing done. Sir Robert Remyngton, Knight, 2,000 acres; the like. Sir TTiomas Cornwall, Knight, 2,000 acres ; his agent, Edward Littleton, took possession, and is resident ; has built nothing, nor provided any materials yet Sir William Barnes, Knight, 1,500 acres; sold his proportion to Captain Edward Russell, who is possessed, but has done nothing. Sir Henry Clare, 1,500 acres ; has an agent resident, named William Browne ; nothing done. Sir Thomas Coache, Knight, 1,500 acres; is a resident, has built a large timber house adjoining to the Castle of SkarfoUis, and is providing materials for re-edifying the Castle. Four families of British upon his land, to whom he intends to pass estates. Captain Edward Russell, 1,500 acres ; is resident, and his son with him. There are two English houses of timber framed ; stock, four horses, six English cows, and a bull ; three or four English labourers, but no tenants. Captain Mansfield, 1,000 acres; is resident, has nothing done."

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46. Fee-farmers' varying distances from Derry

    near Derry · city · Derry

    Various London Companies' fee-farmers were settled at differing distances from Derry, some within two miles and others within six or seven miles. Canning, stationed twenty-four miles away, argued his travel costs and dangers were double or triple those of counterparts nearer the city.

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    to further the erecting of a come mill upon your proportion, and certain small bridges as I gave you notice of. And lastlie, conceminge your ffee-farmers to be made there, in the nominating of which it pleased your Worships in your love towards me to appoint me for one and the chiefe, my desire to you then was and is still, in respecte my charges in that service will be farr greater continually than anie of your other tennants, that you would be pleased to allow me three balliboes in fee-farme (83), according as other Companies doe allowe their chiefe fee-farmer, as namelye, the Mercers, Skynners, Gouldsmiths, and others that yet have appointed tkeir fee-farmers, of which some are within 6 or 7 miles of Derr}', where their service is to be performed, and some within two myles of the same, and none further ofie than I shall be, which is 24 longe myles, whereby both my danger and chaiges in passing to and fro will be duble, yea treable, to most of theirs. But the chiefest cause which moves me to be thus earnest with your Worships in this suite is that I houlde it will be a disgrace unto me if I be inferior in land to other ffee-farmers, especiallie having (in the general opinion there) deserved as well as any one that was ymployed by any of the other Companies. I appeale to the Governor himself what he heard of me when he was there (84). I boast not, for I will ever acknowledge that that which I have done, or shall ever be able to doe, is but my dutie, and far short of which I have alwaies desired to performe. But if I should fall short of your favours in this generall cause which other Companies doe voluntarilie afforde, it will cause some to thinke that your worships finde some defect in me which they cannot see. If I did desire any thing unreasonable of you, I shoulde blame myselfe more in my owne conceept than you would doe. And, therefore, I will never sue to your worships for anything that I doubte will be denyed me. I suppose there are some few amongst you which will not stick to allege that I

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47. Fishing rights granted in Inver and Gladdagh

    Inver · parish · Donegal · 1620

    Murray's 1620 grant included free fishing in the bays, creeks and rivers of the Boylagh and Bannagh premises, specifically naming Inver and Gladdagh among the waters where salmon, herring and other fish could be taken.

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    (141). John Murrey, — ^John Murray, of Cockpool, was a great favourite of James I., and for severalyears the principal manager of the King's more private affairs in Scotland. He was created Earl of Annandale in 1624, the title becoming extinct in 1658. It was subsequently revived in the Johnstone family. In 1625, the Earl of Annandale was appointed to the government of the county of Donegal, and the borders and limits thereof, to suppress and punish by fire and sword, malefactors, traitors, rebels, and all who refused to submit to the law. The Earl of Annandale's original grant of the whole territory was made in 1620 ; but he was obliged to have a re-grant in 1629, paying double the first rent to the King, and a fine of ;f 30 for every thousand acres. The following is the substance of there-grant: — ** Grant to the Earl of Annandale of several proportions of land : one called the great proportion of the Rosses, in the barony of Boylagh and Bannagh, with a piscary, fishing, and taking of salmon, herring, cod, and all other kinds of fish in, within, or near the said lands, and the advowson of the vicarage of Templecame in the barony aforesaid ; the middle proportion of Boylagh'Ei^htray and the middle proportion Called Dotvneconally, and the small proportion of^ Moynargan^ in the precinct of Boylagh and Bannagh, with free fishing and taking of salmon, herring, cod, and all other kinds of fish in the creeks and the weirs of Guilegrush ; the small proportion of Kilkarkan, the small proportion of Cargie, the small proportion of Boylagh-oughtra, and the small proportion of Mu/laghveagh, in the aforesaid precinct or barony, with free fishing in all the bays, creeks, rivers, or waters of, in, or within the premises, and also in the creeks, bays, or rivers of Inver, Gladdagh, Gohera, Locris Uly, Gibbragh, Tullinge, Callabegg [Killybegs], and the island of Axran. To hold forever, as of

    the castle of Dublin, in free and common socage. The premises are created into the manors of Billiwell and Castlemurray ; fairs at Downcally and Magherimore.

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48. Fishing station at the Creek of Foughan near Culmore

    near Culmore · town · Derry

    A small salmon fishing in the Creek of Foughan, where the river falls into Lough Foyle near Culmore, was noted as being in the King's possession. The fishing station was still preserved at that point in the nineteenth century.

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    (44). Creek of Foughan, — The fishing station is still preserved at this point also, where the river falls into Lough Foyle, near Culmore.

    (45)' Clonye, — All these rights of fishing and tithes of fish m the Foyle and the Bann, together with a portion of land containing about 1,500 acres, became the causes of periodical quarrels between the Irish Society and the successive bishops of Deny, down to the year 1704, when an act of parliament was required to allay " the great heats and animosities" thus stirred up "among several of the inhabitants, in the counties of Londonderry, Antrim, Tyrone, and Donegall." This act handed over the lands and fisheries in dispute to the Irish Society, in consideration of a yearly rent to be paid to the bishoprick of Derry. The several possessions thus transferred from the bishops td the Society are mentioned as follows : — " All those quarters or parcels of land called or known \n the names of Termonbacco, MoUenam, Ballygan alias BaUj^wan, BaU]rwirry alias, Ballyoughry, Creevagh, and lulleigh

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49. Garrison proposed near Clogher in O'Neale's country

    near Clogher · town · Tyrone · 1608–1620

    Chichester proposed that a place near Clogher, in the country of Sir Cormocke O'Neale, be found out and strengthened with a garrison. The area required further consideration for military control during the plantation.

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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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50. Henry McShane O'Neale granted Camlough area lands

    near Camlough · village · Armagh · 1610–1611

    Henry McShane O'Neale received 1,500 acres across twelve townlands including Kamlough, Ballinecrosse, Ballicarrickabrackan, Derrymore, and others, to hold forever in common socage subject to plantation conditions, at rent of 16l. English.

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    2. Grant to Henry McShane O'Neale, The lands of Kamlough, Ballinecrosse, Ballicarrickabrackan, Ballimaghernehelle, Ballichanickcruppan, Balliradromgower, Ballichorchlogan, Ballinessvarie5rtra, Ballinessvariotra, Ballitullomony, Ballilecky, and Derrymore, each one balliboe; and the half balliboe of Dromhernie; in all, 1,500 acres. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage, and subject to the conditions of the plantation of Ulster. Rent, 16/. English.

    3. Grant to Tirlat^h Groome CHanlon, gent The towns and lands of Aghteraghan, one balliboe ; and the 76 of Nedemy balliboe ; in all, 140 acres. Rent, i/. 9X. iid, English. To hold forever, as of the castle of Dublin, in common socage.

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51. Indenture preserved at Glenarm Castle recording plantation land surrender

    near Glenarm · village · Antrim · 1610

    An indenture dated July 1610, still preserved among family papers at Glenarm Castle, records Sir Randal's surrender of nine townlands for the Plantation of Ulster. It bears the autographs of Salisbury and other council members and promises a re-grant of estates at reduced rent.

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    How much the Londoners were required to pay on this occasion we are unable to determine, but there is evidence of a very important boon conferred by the Government on Sir Randal, which appears, however, to have been granted not so much as an actual compensation for the land surrendered by him, as an acknowledgment of the loyalty with which he relieved the King and council in a difficulty, and, at the same time, thus greatly facilitated the work of plantation. However this may be, there is an indenture (the counterpart is still preserved among the family papers at Glenarm castle) between the lords of council on behalf of the King of the one part, and Sir Randal, of the other part, relating to this special subject, bearing date July 11, 16 10, and containing the autographs of Salisbury, Northampton, Suffolk, Shrewsbury, Worcester, and the other members of the council This document recites that Sir Randal had consented to surrender nine townlands, each containing about 200 acres, or thereabouts, ^* in furtherance of his Majesty's service in the plantation of Ulster," and promises, in return, a re-grant of his estates for Aalf the original rent, a smaller number of foot soldiers at every rising out than that specified in Sir Randal's first patent of 1603, and only om cast of falcons^ instead of all the hawks bred on his estate, which he had been previously bound to supply (49). The indenture binds Sir Randal to

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52. Inquisition held at Killeshandra, 29 September 1630

    Killashandra · town · Cavan · 1630

    An inquisition was assembled at Killeshandra on 29 September 1630. Despite its conspicuous mountain position, a nearby bawne attracted no notice from those who held the inquisition, which also contained no reference to any tenants on the proportion.

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    (71). Upona Mountain, — Although this bawne occupied a position so conspicuous, it did not attract any notice from those who held the inquisition above quoted, and who assembled for the purpose of holding their meeting at Killeshandra, on the 29th of Sept., 1630.

    (72). Were named. — ^The inquisition already mentioned contains no reference to any tenants occupying this proportion in 1630— English, Irish, or Scotch.

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53. John Rowley dwells at Castleroe near Coleraine

    Castleroe · townland · Derry

    John Rowley, agent of the Londoners for building Derry and Coleraine, resided at Castleroe on the western bank of the Bann, south of Coleraine. His wife Mary Gage died there in 1639, and his son Edward succeeded him at Castleroe.

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    dillon, county of Armagh, and by her left three sons and two daughters. Two of his sons, John and William, were slain in an encounter with the Irish in 1641, at or adar the town of Ballymon^. Hugh, the third brother resided at Culmore, near Deny, and was member of FarlSament for Limavaddy during several years. John Rowley is stated by Lodge to have come to Ulster as the S9U agent of the Londoners for the building of the city of Derry and town of Coleraine. If so^ Beresford's agency had reference j^rincipally to the country districts. John Rowley dwelt m Castleroe^ on the western bank o? the Baiuit and southward a little distance from Coleraine (see p. 18). He married Mary Gaoe^ daughter of Robert Gage of Rands, in Northamptonuiiie, and by her

    left one son Edward, who succeeded him at Castleroe, and ^wo daughters, one of whom married Tristram Beresford, and the other, James Clotworthy, brother to John Clotworthy, Lord Massereene. John Rowley's wife, Mary Gage, next married Sir George Trevelyan of Nettlecombe, in the county of Devon ; and her third and last husband was Robert McLelan, Lord Kirkcudbright. She died in 1639, at Castleroe. See Lodge^ edited by Archdall, vol. V. p. 296 ; see also the Tnvefytm Papers^ part iii., p. 145.

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54. Killybegs designated a corporate town with 200 acres

    Killybegs · town · Donegal

    Killybegs was designated a corporate town under the Plantation scheme, allotted 200 acres with reasonable liberties and the right to send burgesses to Parliament.

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    There resteth 2,204 Acres, which may be thus disposed to corporate Towns, which are to have reasonable Liberties, and send Burgesses to Parliament, and to hold their Lands as aforesaid, viz., to Deny 800 Acres, to Calbeg [Killybegs] 200 Acres, to Donegall 200 Acres, to Rath [Rathmullen] 200 Acres, to the LifTer are already assigned 500 Acres, and to Ballyshannon 1,000 (61).

    - (53)* Of Dublin* — Trinity College, Dublin, got large grants of land in this county, which will be noticed in a subsequent chapter.

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55. Latin chronicle of De Courcy translated at Armagh, 1551

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1551

    A Latin book recording the exploits of Sir John de Courcy, written by a friar in the North, was brought to Armagh by O'Neill and translated into English by Dowdall, Primate of Armagh, in 1551. This represents an important early preservation and translation of Anglo-Norman Ulster history at the ecclesiastical centre of Armagh.

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    (20). John de Courcy, — Hanmerhas the following notice of De Courcy, introductory to his account of the several battles in which that adventurer was engaged : — ** Now to the true history of Sir John de Courcy, as worthy a knight for martiall prowesse as ever trode upon Irish ground, whom Cambrensis lightly overskipped, partly upon private grudge, — for that Sir John de Courcy allowed him not for Vicar General in Ireland, and Secretary to the State, partly in favour of Sir Hugh Delacy, who maligned and envied Uie honor and renowne, and prosperous successes of Courcy ; lastly, for fear of King John, into whose displeasure Courcy fell, through the uilse accusation of Lacy and his faction. Yet, the certainty of his exploits hath beene preserved, and in Latine committed to Paper by a Fryer in the North, the which booke Oneil brought to Armagh, and was translated into

    English by Dowdall, Primate there, Anno 1551.

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56. Lisreagh proportion: bawn, brick house and English village

    Lisreagh · townland · Cavan · 1613–1622

    Sir George Mainwaring held 2,000 acres at Lisreagh, where a bawn of lime and stone (44 feet long, 12 feet high, with two flankers) and a brick house of the same length and 20 feet high were built. A small village of seven houses inhabited by English families was also established on the proportion.

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    XXIV. 2,000 Acres. Rcinald Home was the first Patentee, ^r George Manneringe (45), Knight^ hath 2,000 acres called Lisreagh. Upon this Proportion there is built a Bawne of Lime and Stone, 44 feet long, 12 feet high, with two Flankers ; also a brick House of the same length, and 20 feet high, all very good work and strong. There is also a small Village consisting of seven Houses, all which are inhabited with English Families. I find planted and estated with Brittish Families upon the

    Land,

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57. Manor of Hastings created from Clonaghmore lands, 1630

    near Omagh · town · Tyrone · 1630

    On 16 April 1630, a grant was made to William Undale and Sir John Stanhope of the small proportion of Clonaghmore, 1,000 acres, plus 1,627 acres and other parcels in the barony of Omagh, to be held in free and common socage. The lands were created into a manor called the manor of Hastings, with usual manorial powers subject to plantation conditions.

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    McArte houldeth the balliboe of Drumress from said William Bastarde who houldeth the same from the said Sir John Daveese. Philemy duffe O'Neel and Rory O'Cooltan houldeth the half towne of Drumbarsy from the said William Bastarde in manner aforesaid. The aforesaid balliboes are within the proportions aforesaid, and are ploughed, pastured, and grazed upon by the afore-named persons, being meere Irish contrary to the conditions in the said letters pattents, for which cause the rents and profits of the said balliboes are become forfeited." Inquisitions of Ulster^ Tyrone, (32) Car. I. Lord Hastings, the son-in-law of Sir John Davys, continned to let lands to the Irish, so long as he held the property in Tyrone. ** Patrick O'Sovraghan and others, meere Irish, held by demise from one Lawrence Netterffield, Esq., assignee unto the right hon. the lo. Hastings, the balliboe call^ Cook^ragh, in the proportion of Clonaghmore. Bryan Oge O'Neale, a meere Irishman, held by demise from Nicholas Combe, assignee unto the said lo. Hastings, the balliboe called Cloghoge, ever since the date of the said letters pattents. All said lands were lett by the said undertakers and assignees unto the meere Irish, over and above the fourth part allotted for them, contrary to the conditions , by virtue whereof, the said lands and rents, issues, and profitts, are become forfeited unto the King, and his successors, in right of the Crowne of Ireland. " (Inquisitions of Ulster^ Tyrone, (35) Car. I. Hastings soon disposed of these lands, as, on the 1 6th April, 1 630, there was a grant thereof to William Unedale and Sir John Stanhopej their heirs and assigns, forever, of the small proportion of Cloghnamore [Clonaghmore], 1,000 acres, and 1627 acres, and other parcels in the barony of Omey ; to be held in free and common socage. The lands are created into a manor, to be called the manor of Hastings, and providing the usual manorial powers ; subject to the plantation conditions and to the King's terms for renewing grants to undertakers.

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58. Monastery lands of Anogh abbey passed to Sir Toby Calfield

    Aghadowey · townland · Derry · 1607–1620

    Four ballyboes of monastery lands, part of the possessions of the abbey of Anogh in County Coleraine, were passed to Sir Toby Calfield. Eighteen other ballyboes had been purchased by the Earl of Tyrone and reverted to the Crown upon his attainder.

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    (33). Monastery lands* — Davys, in his Abstract of Titles^ states that these lands "contain 22 balliboes, all of which have been brought into charge since his Majesty came to the Crown, and not before, and have been ps(ssed upon divers books of fee-fiiinn to sundry servitors, 18 of which the late Earl of Tyrone purchased of Sir John Sydney, do now again come to the Crown by the kst attainder of the said earl ; • the other four are parcel of the possessions of the abbey of Anogh, and are passed to Sir Toby Calfield." "But four leases," adds Chichester, "were made by die first purchasers before they were sold over to that earl, which are yet in being*"

    (34)' Of Dublin, — No part of these abbey lands was appropriated as here recommended.

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59. Mr. Fowkes's house near Derry attacked by wood-kerne

    near Derry · city · Derry

    A settler named Mr. Fowkes had his house near Derry attacked by wood-kerne, illustrating the security threats faced by plantation settlers in the Derry area.

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    Fowkes, Mr., his house near Derry attacked by wood*

    kerne, 441. Fowler, William, grant to, 305; notice of, id. ; his surname

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60. Newtownards markets and Scotch visitors

    near Newtownards · town · Down

    Newtownards markets were attended by Scotch people who came and returned the same day, illustrating cross-channel commercial ties between Ulster and Scotland.

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    Newtownards, its markets attended by Scotch people, who came and returned in the same day, 21 1*

    Nialle Caille, an Ulster Hy-Niall prince, chosen monarch of Ireland, 14; defeated the Norsemen in two great battles, ib,

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