Name: Collections relating to the dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin (vol. 1)
Author: M. (Michael) Comerford (1830 or 1831–1895)

Anniversary Requiem Office for Dr. Doyle in Carlow Cathedral, 1835

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1835

The Anniversary Requiem Office for the repose of the soul of Dr. Doyle took place in the Cathedral, Carlow, in July 1835. Monsignor William Meagher, late P.P. of Rathmines, preached the panegyric of the deceased Prelate on the invitation of Bishop Edward Nolan.

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The Anniversary Bequiem Office for the repose of the soul of Dr. Doyle took place in the Cathedral, Carlow, in July, 1835. On the invitation of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, the Bight Bev. Edward Nolan, Monsignor William Meagher, late P.P. of Bathmines, preached the panegyric of the deceased Prelate. The preacher, himself, gracefully and apologetically explains why he had consented to the task : — “ One only justification,” he says, “ can I allege, nor would I ever have dared to employ my poor efforts in his praise, but for an influence too difficult to resist. The influence of ancient and cherished friendship, — which rendered it a duty to meet the wishes of him
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Near here, in the Cathedral in Carlow, an Anniversary Requiem Office was held for the repose of the soul of Dr. Doyle in July 1835. On the invitation of the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, Edward Nolan, Monsignor William Meagher, late parish priest of Rathmines, preached the panegyric of the deceased Prelate. The preacher himself explained why he had consented to the task. He said: one only justification can I allege, nor would I ever have dared to employ my poor efforts in his praise, but for an influence too difficult to resist. The influence of ancient and cherished friendship, which rendered it a duty to meet the wishes of him.

Archbishop Fleming urges Dempsy to support Duke of Lorrain's Protectorate

Dublin · city · Dublin · 1651

In 1651 the Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Fleming, at the instance of Lord Clanricarde, wrote to Dr. Dempsy, then the only Bishop in the Province, urging him to promote the proposed Protectorate of the Duke of Lorrain.

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The Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Fleming, at the instance of Lord Clanricarde, the then Viceroy, took an active part in promoting the proposed Protectorate of the Duke of Lorrain, in 1651, and wrote to Dr. Dempsy, then the only Bishop in the Province, urging him to exert himself to the utmost in the cause. (Meehans Irish Hier. 17 th Cent. c. 4 )
Being remarkable for his devotion to the Holy See, as well as for his meekness and clemency, Dr. Dempsy was delegated to absolve from the censures of the Nuncio. ( Note of S. Congreg. in 1655 in Dr. Aloran’s Archbps. Dub. p. 352.)

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Dublin, in 1651. Archbishop Fleming of Dublin, at the instance of Lord Clanricarde, the then Viceroy, took an active part in promoting the proposed Protectorate of the Duke of Lorrain. He wrote to Dr. Dempsy, then the only Bishop in the Province, urging him to exert himself to the utmost in the cause. Dempsy was remarkable for his devotion to the Holy See, and for his meekness and clemency. In 1655, the Sacred Congregation delegated him to absolve from the censures of the Nuncio.

Bartholomew FitzPatrick born at Boardstown, educated at Trim

Trim · town · Meath · 1813

The future Lord Abbot of Mount Melleray, Bartholomew FitzPatrick, was born at Boardstown, County Westmeath, in April 1813, and received his early education at a school in Trim before proceeding to Paris.

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The future Lord Abbot of Mount Melleray was born at Boardstown, County Westmeath, in April, 1813. Having received his rudimentary education at a school in the town of Trim, he proceeded to Paris where he studied, firstly at St. Sulpice, and subsequently at the Irish College. He returned to Ireland in 1834 and became Professor of French, and afterwards, of Logic, at Carlow College. Not having attained the age required by the Canon Law, his Ordination did not take place till December the 17th, 1836, when he was promoted to the priesthood by the Right Rev. Dr. Nolan. On the resignation of Dean Byrne in 1837, Father FitzPatrick was advanced to that office. He left Carlow College in 1841, and was for a short time employed in missionary duties, first at Athy, and afterwards at Booterstown. In May, 1843, he joined the Trappist Community at Mount Melleray, and, in 1848, on the resignation of Abbot Ryan, he was elected to the dignity of Lord Abbot.

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As you pass through Trim in County Meath, this is the town where Bartholomew FitzPatrick received his rudimentary education at a local school. Born at Boardstown in County Westmeath in April 1813, he went from here to Paris, studying first at St. Sulpice and then at the Irish College. He came back to Ireland in 1834 and taught French and then Logic at Carlow College. Ordained on the 17th of December 1836, he became Dean the following year. He left Carlow in 1841, did missionary work at Athy and Booterstown, and in May 1843 joined the Trappist community at Mount Melleray. In 1848, on the resignation of Abbot Ryan, he was elected Lord Abbot.

Bishop Matthew Sanders, native of Drogheda, builds choir of Leighlin Cathedral

Oldleighlin · parish · Carlow

Matthew Sanders, Bishop of Leighlin and a native of Drogheda, built the choir of the Cathedral at Leighlin.

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Matthew Sanders, Bishop of Leighlin ; native of Drogheda, built choir of Cathedral, Leighlin, . . .50
Dr. Leverous appointed Bishop of Leighlin on unfounded Report of death of Dr. Sanders, . ,,

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The parish of Oldleighlin had a cathedral here, and a bishop named Matthew Sanders built its choir. He was a native of Drogheda. A report of his death turned out to be unfounded, and Dr. Leverous was appointed Bishop of Leighlin on the strength of it.

Conal Moore, Vicar-General, linked to O'More family of Leix

Abbeyleix · town · Laois · 1676–1704

Conal More was registered in 1704 as Parish Priest of Tulore, Disert-Galen and Clonkeen (the present parishes of Abbeyleix and Ballinakill) in Queen's County, with local tradition holding he was of the O'Mores of Leix and a relative of Sarsfield, Earl of Lucan.

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f We find Conal More registered, in 1704, as Parish Priest, then and for 28 years previously, of Tulore, Disert-Galen and Clonkeen ( i.e . the present parishes of Abbeyleix and Ballinakill,)in Queen’s County. The local tradition states that he was of the family of the O’Mores of Leix, and that he was, moreover, a near relative of Sarsfield Earl of Lucan. Anna, daughter of the famous Rory O’More, was mother of Patk. Sarsfield, but the precise degree of relationship between her and Fr. Conal More, has not been ascertained.

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Abbeyleix has a priest worth knowing. In 1704 Conal More was registered as parish priest of Tulore, Disert-Galen and Clonkeen, the parishes now called Abbeyleix and Ballinakill in Queen's County. He had held that post for 28 years before that. Local tradition says he was of the O'Mores of Leix, and a near relative of Sarsfield, Earl of Lucan. Anna, daughter of the famous Rory O'More, was mother of Patk. Sarsfield, but the precise degree of relationship between her and Conal More has never been settled.

Consecration of Bishop Edward Nolan at Carlow Cathedral

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1834

Edward Nolan was elected successor to Dr. Doyle by Propaganda in 1834, and his Consecration took place in the Cathedral, Carlow, on the 28th of October following, performed by Archbishop Murray assisted by the Bishops of Ossory and Ferns.

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clergy, convened by Dr. Doyle for the purpose of nominating a Coadjutor with the right of succession, placed, by their votes, the name of the Rev. Edward Nolan first on the list of those wrhom they recommended for that position, to the Holy See. Dr. Nolan was, at the time, Vice-President and Professor of Theology at Carlow College. On the 21st of July he was elected successor to Dr. Doyle by Propaganda ; his Brief from the Pope was dated August the 31st, 1834. {Brady). The Consecration of the new Prelate took place in the Cathedral, Carlow, on the 28th of October following, by Archbishop Murray, assisted by the Bishops of Ossory and Ferns.
Dr. Nolan was born on the 21st of April, 1793, at Tullow, County Carlow, where his father, James Nolan, occupied a position of respectability. Sir Bernard Burke’s “ Visitation of Seats, and Arms,” page 57, sets forth his descent in a direct line from Cahir O’Nolan of Ballykealy, who died on the 15th of January, 1592. James Nolan who was born in 1758, married, in 1787, Mary Moore of Tullow, and, dying in 1819, left issue five sons, of whom Edward was the second eldest; and two daughters*

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Close to Carlow, in the autumn of 1834, a new bishop was consecrated in the Cathedral here. The clergy of the diocese had been called together by Dr. Doyle to nominate a Coadjutor with the right of succession, and they placed the Reverend Edward Nolan first on the list of those they recommended to the Holy See. At the time, Nolan was Vice-President and Professor of Theology at Carlow College. On the 21st of July he was elected successor to Dr. Doyle by Propaganda, and his Brief from the Pope was dated the 31st of August, 1834. His consecration took place in the Cathedral, Carlow, on the 28th of October, performed by Archbishop Murray, assisted by the Bishops of Ossory and Ferns. Nolan was born on the 21st of April, 1793, at Tullow in County Carlow, where his father, James Nolan, held a position of respectability. His descent ran in a direct line from Cahir O'Nolan of Ballykealy, who died on the 15th of January, 1592. James Nolan, born in 1758, married Mary Moore of Tullow in 1787, and dying in 1819, left five sons, of whom Edward was the second eldest, and two daughters.

Convent of St. Joseph at Danelagh Assists Carlow Cathedral Building

near Ranelagh · street · Dublin · 1828

The several Convents in the Diocese, including that of St. Joseph at Danelagh, agreed to assist the Carlow cathedral project through daily prayer offered to God in honour of the Blessed Virgin for its protection and success.

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posed our entire fund. We had also obtained of the several Convents or Nunneries in the Diocese and that of St. Joseph at Danelagh, that they would assist us by daily prayer to be offered by these several Communities to God in honour of the Blessed Virgin that she might protect and assist, by her powerful intercession, our feeble efforts to promote the honour of her name and the glory of God. We were assisted by her beyond our hopes, and it is owing to her intercession that the good work has prospered even in our hands, and is likely to be completed beyond all the expectations we had formed.
Our first efforts were greatly delayed and embarrassed by the water from the quarries gushing in with great violence upon the newly opened foundations, so as to cause us to deliberate about relinquishing the attempt already made. We persevered, however, and succeeded through God’s assistance^ The plan of Mr. Joseph Lynch, on which we proceeded for the first year, appeared to us too contracted. We laid it aside, and obtained from the College and Convent space at either side to extend the Transepts. We then employed Mr. Thomas A. Cobden as architect, who, since then, has designed and directed all the

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Somewhere about Ranelagh stood the Convent of St. Joseph at Danelagh. In 1828, the builders of the Carlow cathedral asked the several convents and nunneries of the diocese, including this one, to assist them by daily prayer offered to God in honour of the Blessed Virgin, that she might protect and help their efforts to promote her honour and the glory of God. They wrote that they were assisted beyond their hopes, and that it was owing to her intercession that the work prospered and was likely to be completed beyond all expectations they had formed. The building had a rough start. Water from the quarries gushed in with great violence on the newly opened foundations, so much that they deliberated about giving up the attempt. They persevered and succeeded through God's assistance. The first plan, by Mr. Joseph Lynch, seemed too contracted after a year, so they laid it aside and obtained space from the College and Convent at either side to extend the transepts. They then employed Mr. Thomas A. Cobden as architect, who since designed and directed all the work.

Descent from Cahir O'Nolan of Ballykealy

Ballykealy · townland · Kerry · 1592

Sir Bernard Burke's Visitation of Seats and Arms sets forth Edward Nolan's descent in a direct line from Cahir O'Nolan of Ballykealy, who died on the 15th of January, 1592.

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Dr. Nolan was born on the 21st of April, 1793, at Tullow, County Carlow, where his father, James Nolan, occupied a position of respectability. Sir Bernard Burke’s “ Visitation of Seats, and Arms,” page 57, sets forth his descent in a direct line from Cahir O’Nolan of Ballykealy, who died on the 15th of January, 1592. James Nolan who was born in 1758, married, in 1787, Mary Moore of Tullow, and, dying in 1819, left issue five sons, of whom Edward was the second eldest; and two daughters*
Whilst the mother of the future Bishop was still a girl, Dr. Keeffe, the then Bishop, gave her an episcopal ring, telling her to keep it for one of her sons who should be a Bishop. His mother kept the ring, not mentioning the matter except to her husband, and, upon Dr. Keeffe’s demise, gave it to the Right Rev. Dr. Delany, informing him of the circumstances under which it came into her possession. Dr. Delany accepted it, but only in trust, and returned it before his death, in 1814. This ring is still in the possession of a member of the family. At an early age Edward Nolan became a pupil at Carlow College ; his name and those of his brothers John and Thomas appear on the rolls of that institution in 1804. Patrick and Daniel also received

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Somewhere close to Ballykealy, Cahir O'Nolan lived and died on the 15th of January, 1592. Sir Bernard Burke's Visitation of Seats and Arms sets forth the descent of Edward Nolan from him in a direct line. Edward Nolan was born on the 21st of April, 1793, at Tullow in County Carlow. His father, James Nolan, born in 1758, married Mary Moore of Tullow in 1787 and died in 1819, leaving five sons and two daughters. Edward was the second eldest of the sons. While the mother of the future Bishop was still a girl, Dr. Keeffe, the then Bishop, gave her an episcopal ring, telling her to keep it for one of her sons who should be a Bishop. She kept the ring, mentioning it to no one but her husband. Upon Dr. Keeffe's death she gave it to the Right Rev. Dr. Delany, telling him how it came into her hands. Dr. Delany accepted it only in trust and returned it before his own death in 1814. The ring remained in the family. At an early age Edward Nolan became a pupil at Carlow College. His name and those of his brothers John and Thomas appear on the rolls of that institution in 1804. Patrick and Daniel also received their education there.

Doyle joins the Augustinian Convent at New Ross after Peninsula service

New Ross · townland · Wexford · 1808

After returning to Ireland in December 1808 following his involvement fighting Napoleon's invasion of the Peninsula, James Doyle proceeded to the Convent of the Order at New Ross.

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James Doyle returned to Ireland in December, 1808, and shortly afterwards proceeded to the Convent of the Order at New Ross. His ordination as priest took place at Enniscorthy on Rosary Sunday, October 1st, 1809, Dr. Ryan, Coadjutor to the Bishop of Ferns, being the officiating Prelate. After his ordination he continued attached to the Community at Ross, engaged in the study of Theology, whilst, at the same time, he acted as Professor of Logic, and also took his part in the clerical duties attaching to his position.
In July 1813, Dr. Doyle first became connected with his future Diocese, by his appointment to a Professorship in Carlow College. His first chair was that of Rhetoric ; on the death of

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Somewhere close to New Ross, James Doyle came to the Convent of the Order after returning to Ireland in December 1808. He had been away fighting Napoleon's invasion of the Peninsula. His ordination as priest followed at Enniscorthy on Rosary Sunday, October 1st, 1809, with Dr. Ryan, Coadjutor to the Bishop of Ferns, as the officiating prelate. After that, he stayed on with the community at Ross, studying theology while serving as Professor of Logic and carrying out his clerical duties. In July 1813 he was appointed to a professorship in Carlow College, his first chair being that of Rhetoric.

Doyle's novitiate at Grantstown

near Grantstown · minor feature · Wexford · 1805–1806

In 1805 James Doyle entered the Augustinian Novitiate at Grantstown on the Wexford coast near Carnsore Point, making his profession there in January 1806.

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Having made choice of the ecclesiastical state, James Doyle in 1805, entered the Novitiate of the Augustinians, at Grantstown, a place on the Wexford coast, in the direction of Carnsore Point. Here he made his profession, in January, 1806, and, some months later, he set out for Coimbra, where he took tip his residence at the Augustinian College de Graga, which was annexed to the great Portuguese University.
The invasion of the Peninsula by Napoleon in November, 1807, disturbed the course of the young Augustinian’s studies; in the year following he took an active part with the natives and their English allies in ridding the country of the invader.

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Somewhere about Grantstown, James Doyle entered the Augustinian novitiate in 1805. He had chosen the ecclesiastical state. The place was on the Wexford coast, in the direction of Carnsore Point. Here he made his profession in January 1806. Some months later he set out for Coimbra, where he took up residence at the Augustinian College de Graga, annexed to the great Portuguese university. The invasion of the Peninsula by Napoleon in November 1807 disturbed the young Augustinian's studies. The following year he took an active part with the natives and their English allies in ridding the country of the invader.

Dr Delany builds convents and monasteries at Tullow and Mountrath

Tullow · town · Carlow · 1783–1812

During his administration Dr Delany built and endowed two Convents of women, one at Tullow and another at Mountrath, and also laid the foundation of two Monasteries of men in the same towns, which he partially endowed.

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“ During his administration, the circumstances of the Catholics improved through the relaxation of the Penal Laws, and with unwearied zeal this Bishop, aided by them, laboured successfully to rebuild chapels, to increase the number of the clergy, and to promote religious instruction, by means of schools, confraternities, and the circulation of useful books. He held in his hand, as it were, the hearts of his flock, and moulded them as he pleased, or, rather, as God required of him to do. He built and endowed two Convents of women, one at Tullow, another at Mountrath ; he also laid the foundation of the two Monasteries of men in the same towns, which he partially endowed. He prescribed Pules for both Congregations, he founded two Chaplaincies attached to the Convents just mentioned, with several other religious works or Institutions. His labours were unceasing, and an ardent love of God, with a tenderness and compassion for sinners, seemed to be the characteristic virtues of his life. St. Francis de Sales was the great model of his private and Episcopal labours, and, like him, he became the instrument whereby the Almighty wrought numerous conversions, as well from heresy as from vice. His habits were frugal, his demeanour condescending ; humbly he

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Tullow is the town along this road. In the years around 1783 to 1812, the Catholics here saw their circumstances improve as the Penal Laws relaxed, and the bishop of this diocese, Dr Delany, worked with what the record calls unwearied zeal. He rebuilt chapels, increased the number of clergy, and promoted religious instruction through schools, confraternities, and the circulation of useful books. He is described as holding the hearts of his flock in his hand, moulding them as God required of him. He built and endowed two convents of women, one at Tullow and another at Mountrath. He also laid the foundation of two monasteries of men in the same towns, which he partially endowed. He prescribed rules for both congregations and founded two chaplaincies attached to the convents, along with several other religious institutions. His labours were unceasing. An ardent love of God and a tenderness for sinners were called the characteristic virtues of his life. Saint Francis de Sales was the great model of his private and episcopal labours. Like that saint, he became, as the book says, the instrument whereby the Almighty wrought numerous conversions, both from heresy and from vice. His habits were frugal, his demeanour condescending, and he lived humbly.

Dr. Kane's devotion to St Philip Neri while pastor of Philipstown

Philipstown · townland · Kildare · 1867

On his appointment to Philipstown, Dr. Kane wrote that he gloried to be under the shadow of St. Philip, reflecting his tender devotion to the saint, which continued to his deathbed prayers.

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Dr. Kane had a most tender devotion to St. Philip Neri, after whom, indeed, his character seems to have been specially formed. On his appointment to Philipstown he wrote that he gloried to be under the shadow of St. Philip ; and on his death-bed he prayed most fervently to “ dear St. Philip,” to whom he acknowledged he was so much indebted. No wonder that a warm and lasting friendship sprang up between him and that other still greater child and client of St. Philip, Cardinal Newman. The following touching letter was received from this great Oratorian in reply to one announcing the death of Dr. Kane : —
“The Oratory, Birmingham, July 20th, 1883.

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Somewhere close to Philipstown, a man named Dr. Kane was appointed pastor in 1867. He had what the record calls a most tender devotion to St. Philip Neri, a devotion that seems to have shaped his very character. When he came here, he wrote that he gloried to be under the shadow of St. Philip. That devotion stayed with him to the end. On his deathbed, he prayed most fervently to dear St. Philip, as the source says, and acknowledged he was so much indebted to him. The record notes too that this shared devotion gave rise to a warm and lasting friendship between Dr. Kane and Cardinal Newman, another client of the same saint.

Dr. Kinsella honours Dr. FitzGerald's memory in Carlow Cathedral

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1843

When Dr. FitzGerald, former President of Carlow College, died, Dr. Kinsella attended his Month's Memory held in Carlow Cathedral on 10 October 1843, in the company of five other Prelates, delivering an address on the deceased's virtues.

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warmly attached — was drawing to a close, Dr. Kinsella was assiduous in his attendance on the dying Prelate ; and when the tomb had closed over his remains, the Bishop of Ossory pronounced his panegyric. Extended extracts from this funeral oration have already been inserted in these pages. Again, when Dr. FitzGerald, the President of the College, under whom he had served, rested in death, Dr. Kinsella attended his Month’s Memory, held in Carlow Cathedral on the 10th of October, 1843, in company with five other Prelates, and delivered an address on the virtues and good works of the deceased. Dr. Kinsella died December the 12th, 1845.
The Rev. William Clowry.

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Close to Carlow, in the cathedral, a Month's Memory was held for Dr. FitzGerald on the 10th of October, 1843. He had been President of the College, and Dr. Kinsella had served under him. Dr. Kinsella attended that day in the company of five other Prelates, and delivered an address on the virtues and good works of the deceased. He had been assiduous in attending the dying Prelate before the tomb closed over his remains, when the Bishop of Ossory pronounced the panegyric. Dr. Kinsella himself died on the 12th of December, 1845.

Erection of the Temple within the Convent enclosure at Tullow

Tullow · town · Carlow · 1809

In 1809 a Temple, still standing within the Convent enclosure at Tullow, was erected in honour of the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist, intended as a Station for Benediction during Eucharistic Processions laid out by Dr Delany.

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Dr. Delany’s ardent devotion towards the Beal Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist prompted him to avail himself of every means and to use every opportunity to draw all hearts to adore and pay loving homage to that consoling and lifegiving Mystery. When Coadjutor to Dr. Keeffe he commenced the Procession and the Adoration of theBlessed Sacrament during the Octave of Corpus Christi. These devotions were continued until they were interrupted by the insurrection of 1798. On the completion of the new church in 1805 these devotions were resumed. In laying out the walks in the Convent grounds Dr. Delany had specially in view to accommodate these Processions. The Temple, still standing within the Convent enclosure, was erected in 1809 in honour of our Lord Jesus Christ really present in the Holy Eucharist, and was intended to serve as a Station for Benediction at the Procession of the Most Holy Sacrament. Early in the year 1812, the health of the Bishop, which had been for some time previously in a failing state, showed symptoms of an alarming nature. Hitherto some hopes were entertained that his disease would, in time, yield to the remedies prescribed, but it now
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In the town of Tullow, a temple still stands within the convent enclosure, erected in 1809. Dr Delany's devotion to the Real Presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist led him to find every means of drawing hearts to adore that mystery. While he was Coadjutor to Dr Keeffe, he began the procession and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the Octave of Corpus Christi. These devotions continued until the insurrection of 1798 interrupted them. When the new church was completed in 1805, the devotions were resumed. In laying out the walks in the convent grounds, Dr Delany had these processions specially in mind. The temple, still standing within the convent enclosure, was erected in 1809 in honour of our Lord Jesus Christ really present in the Holy Eucharist, and was intended to serve as a station for Benediction at the procession of the Most Holy Sacrament. Early in 1812, the bishop's health, which had been failing for some time, showed alarming symptoms. Until then, hopes had been entertained that his disease would yield to the remedies prescribed, but it now

Francis Haly inducted Parish Priest of Kilcock by Dr. Doyle

Kilcock · town · Kildare · 1822–1838

In 1822, Francis Haly was inducted as Parish Priest of Kilcock by the illustrious Dr. Doyle, and laboured in this mission for sixteen years, noted for his scrupulous exactness and devotion to education.

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Francis Haly. — On the 28th of December, 1887, Propaganda elected Dr. Haly successor to Dr. Nolan, and on the same day his election was approved by the Pope. {Brady). Francis Haly was a native of the parish of Doonane, in the Queen’s County. The date of his birth is uncertain, but those who knew him from his childhood represent him as being, at the time of his demise, in his 71st or 72nd year,* accordingly he was born about the year 1783. In 1807 he entered the College of Maynooth, where he completed his studies and was ordained priest in 1812. His first appointment was to the Curacy of Rathvilly where he remained one year. In the year following, he was appointed Administrator of Mountrath, which was then a mensal parish. In this position he remained for upwards of eight years, “ always displaying the same active zeal, the same assiduous application to the duties of his sacred calling, the same forgetfulness of self, and the same consideration for others, which marked his career to its close.” In 1822, he was inducted Parish Priest of Kilcock by the illustrious Dr. Doyle. For 16 years, he laboured in this mission. “ A scrupulous exactness in the discharge of his pastoral duties — a capacity for governing, which, without much effort on his part, produced the happiest results for his parishioners — an affectionate solicitude for the welfare of his flock — above all, an enthusiastic devotion to the cause of education — a devotion which never waned, and which died within him only when his heart ceased to beat — distinguished him as a model amongst Pastors, and produced for his people the happiest results.”
On the 18th of February, 1824, Dr. Doyle thus writes to the P.P. of Kilcock : —

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As you pass through Kilcock, this is the town where Francis Haly served as Parish Priest for sixteen years. A native of Doonane in Queen's County, born around 1783, he entered Maynooth in 1807 and was ordained priest in 1812. After a year in the curacy of Rathvilly and more than eight years as administrator of Mountrath, he was inducted here in 1822 by the illustrious Dr. Doyle. He was remembered for "a scrupulous exactness in the discharge of his pastoral duties" and above all for an enthusiastic devotion to the cause of education, which, as the record says, "never waned, and which died within him only when his heart ceased to beat." His capacity for governing, without much effort, produced the happiest results for his parishioners, and he was called "a model amongst Pastors."

James Maher educated at Quaker school in Ballitore

Ballitore · town · Kildare

James Maher received his rudimentary education at a Quaker's school at Ballitore before entering Carlow College in 1808.

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“ He was born at Donore, County Carlow, on the 24th of May, 1793. His parents, shortly after his birth, removed to Kilrusb, County Kildare. Young though he was, the unusual occurrences of the year 1798 left a strong impression on his memory ; he had a distinct recollection of having spent night after night, with his parents and the other members of his family, in a sandpit situated upon the farm, being obliged to have recourse to this measure in order to avoid the outrages to which even the most peaceable inhabitants were constantly subjected by the brutal yeomanry and soldiery whom the proclamation of Martial Law had practically rendered irresponsible for their conduct. Having received his rudimentary education at a Quaker’s School at Bally tore, James Maher entered Carlow College in 1808, where he continued for eight years. Then, after remaining a year at home, he, in June, 1817, set out for the Eternal City, where in the Vincentian House of Retreat at Monte Citorio, he pursued his Theological studies. On the 9th of September, 1821, he received the Order of Priesthood and, some weeks later, set out on his return to Ireland. His first appointment was to the curacy of Kildare, but, after a few months, he was transferred to Carlow. In 1827, Father Maher was appointed Parish Priest of Leighlin Bridge. Towards the close of 1830, he was translated to the united parishes of Goresbridge and Paulstown. In 1833, the Bishop, Doctor Doyle, finding his illness on the increase expressed a wish to Father Maher that he should return to Carlow and take up his abode with him at Braganza. This wish was readily complied with ; Father Maher at once resigned his parish and it became his privilege to assist that great Prelate, whom he loved with true filial devotedness, during the last
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As you pass through Ballitore in Kildare, this is where James Maher received his rudimentary education at a Quaker school. He was born at Donore in County Carlow on the 24th of May 1793, and his parents moved to Kilrusb in County Kildare shortly after. He was only a small child during the rebellion of 1798, but the violence left a deep mark on him. He remembered spending night after night with his family in a sandpit on the farm, hiding from the yeomanry and soldiery let loose under Martial Law. From the Quaker school here in Ballitore, Maher went on to Carlow College in 1808 and stayed eight years. After a year at home, he set out for Rome in June 1817 to study theology at the Vincentian House of Retreat at Monte Citorio. He was ordained a priest on the 9th of September 1821 and returned to Ireland weeks later. His first curacy was at Kildare, then he was transferred to Carlow. In 1827 he became Parish Priest of Leighlin Bridge, and towards the close of 1830 he was moved to the united parishes of Goresbridge and Paulstown. In 1833, Bishop Doyle, whose illness was worsening, asked Maher to return to Carlow and live with him at Braganza. Maher readily agreed, resigned his parish, and assisted the great prelate during his last days.

O'Connor's parish works in Maryborough

Maryborough · townland · Laois

Nicholas O'Connor served as Parish Priest and Vicar-Forane of Maryborough, where he built the church, established schools and chapels, and founded the Presentation Convent and a house of Christian Brothers.

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The College books show that “ Mr. O’Connor of Baltinglass,” commenced as teacher of classics there, in October, 1804. On his subsequent promotion to Holy Orders, he continued at the College as Professor of the Humanities until he received charge of the Parish of Maryborough, where he also discharged the duties of Yicar-Forane and Master of Conference. He died on the 17th of February, 1855, aged 75 years. “The Monuments of his zealous labours that are to be seen, in the Church of Maryborough which he built, in the other Chapels and Schools of the Parish, in the Presentation Convent, and in the House of the Christian Brothers that he established, will give some idea to a future generation, of his far greater labours for the moral improvement of the Parish, during his long care of it.” ( Inscription over his grave .)
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Somewhere close to Maryborough, a parish priest named Nicholas O'Connor left his mark on nearly everything around him. He began as a teacher of classics at the College in October 1804, listed in the books as Mr. O'Connor of Baltinglass. After his promotion to Holy Orders he stayed on as Professor of the Humanities, until he was given charge of the parish of Maryborough, where he also served as Vicar-Forane and Master of Conference. He died on the 17th of February 1855, aged 75 years. Over his grave, these words were placed: the church of Maryborough which he built, the other chapels and schools of the parish, the Presentation Convent, and the house of the Christian Brothers that he established will give some idea to a future generation of his far greater labours for the moral improvement of the parish during his long care of it.

Provincial Synod held at Tyrchogir near Portarlington, 1640

Portarlington · town · Laois · 1640

A Provincial Synod was held on 29 July 1640 at Tyrchogir, near the present town of Portarlington, likely chosen for the convenience of the ailing Bishop of Kildare, who may have resided nearby at a place still called Bishop's Wood.

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During the Episcopate of Dr. MacGeoghegan a Provincial Synod was held, on the 29th of July, 1640, at Tyrchogir, near
BISHOPS OF KILDARE.

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As you pass through Portarlington, know that on 29 July 1640, a Provincial Synod was held at Tyrchogir, nearby. It took place during the episcopate of Dr. MacGeoghegan, Bishop of Kildare. It was likely chosen for the convenience of the ailing bishop, who may have resided at a place still called Bishop's Wood.

Rev. Benjamin Joseph Braughall born in Kildare town

Kildare · town · Kildare · 1780

The remarkable and saintly priest Rev. Benjamin Joseph Braughall was born in the town of Kildare about 1780 before entering Carlow College as an aspirant to the priesthood in 1795.

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This remarkable and saintly Priest was born in the town of Kildare about the year 1780. He entered Carlow College as an aspirant to the Priesthood on the 7th of November, 1795, as we learn from the Register of that institution, and left on the 7th of August, 1796. He subsequently pursued his studies at Salamanca and Rome, passing some years in the Irish College of the Eternal City, and was there promoted to the priesthood, probably in the early part of the year 1807. On his way to Ireland he sojourned for some time in the Peninsula as appears from the following, written from Lisbon by the Nuncio, to the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin : —
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As you pass through Kildare, this is the town where a remarkable and saintly priest, the Reverend Benjamin Joseph Braughall, was born around 1780. At fifteen he entered Carlow College as an aspirant to the priesthood, on the 7th of November 1795, and left the following August. He then studied for years at Salamanca and at the Irish College in Rome, where he was ordained, probably in the early part of 1807. On his way back to Ireland he spent some time in the Peninsula, as a letter from Lisbon by the Nuncio to the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin makes clear.

Rev. Daniel McCarthy becomes chaplain at Curragh Camp

near The Curragh · locality · Kildare · 1855

On the formation of the military camp at the Curragh in 1855, the Rev. Daniel McCarthy, formerly a professor at Carlow College and administrator of the Cathedral parish, was appointed chaplain to the forces stationed there.

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Father McCarthy was a native of Cork, and was nephew to the Right Rev. Florence McCarthy who was consecrated Bishop of Antinoe in partibus and appointed Coadjutor to Dr. Moylan of Cork in 1804, but predeceased that Prelate. Father McCarthy made his ecclesiastical studies at Carlow, and was appointed Professor of Rhetoric on his ordination in 1831. He remained at the College up to the year 1837, when he became one of the priests of the Cathedral parish of which he was subsequently Administrator. On the formation of the military camp at the Curragh in 1855, he was appointed chaplain to the forces. On the death of the Rev. P. Hicky, P.P. of Arless, in November 1857, Father McCarthy was named his successor. He died in 1881.
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You're coming into the Curragh now, and it was here in 1855 that a military camp was formed. The man appointed chaplain to the forces was the Reverend Daniel McCarthy, a native of Cork and nephew of the Right Reverend Florence McCarthy, who had been consecrated Bishop of Antinoe in partibus and made Coadjutor to Doctor Moylan of Cork in 1804. Daniel McCarthy had studied at Carlow and was appointed Professor of Rhetoric on his ordination in 1831. He stayed at the college until 1837, when he became a priest of the Cathedral parish, and later its administrator. After his chaplaincy at the Curragh began, he was named successor to the Reverend P. Hicky, parish priest of Arless, who died in November 1857. McCarthy himself died in 1881.

Rev. Dr. Kelly's grave inscription at Kellistown

Kellistown · parish · Carlow · 1799

The first Professor named in the Carlow College books, Rev. Dr. Kelly, is believed to be the same J. Kelly, Parish Priest of Rathoe and Ballon, whose tomb inscription at Kellistown records his death on 5 March 1799.

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The first Professor named in the College books is the Rev. Doctor Kelly, who became connected with the house on the 20th of October, 1793, and left in the following March. There is reason to suppose him to be the same “ Rev. J. Kelly, D.D., Parish Priest of Rathoe and Ballon,” who, according to the inscription on his tomb at Kellistown “ Departed this life on the 5th March, 1799, aged 43 years.’’
The next Professors of note we meet with are the Rev. Mr. Nogier, who came to the College November 19th, 1794; the Rev. Mr. La Brune, and the Rev. Mr. Chabaux, who came in April, 1795. These were the three French Emigrant Priests referred to by Dr. Delany. They continued at Carlow College for several years, but ultimately returned to their own country. We are indebted to the accomplished Author of “Irish Wits and Worthies,” for the following, p. 93 : — “The late Very Rev. Dr. Yore was fond of telling the following ancedote : ‘ One day, when walking in Carlow College park, my letters and the Evening Post were placed in my hands, containing the news of

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This parish along the road holds the grave of a man who was the first Professor named in the Carlow College books. The Reverend Doctor Kelly became connected with the college on the 20th of October, 1793, and left in the following March. There is reason to suppose him to be the same Reverend J. Kelly, Parish Priest of Rathoe and Ballon, whose tomb in this parish bears an inscription. The words on the stone record that he "Departed this life on the 5th March, 1799, aged 43 years." He was a young man when he died, only 43, and his name stands first in the college books as a professor. The connection between the professor and the parish priest rests on belief rather than certainty, but the inscription on his tomb is what remains of him.

Dissolution of St. Stephen's Monastery at Old Leighlin

Oldleighlin · parish · Carlow · 1421–1458

During Bishop Thomas Fleming's episcopate, the ancient Monastery of St. Stephen at Old Leighlin was dissolved by papal authority at the request of the Dean of Leighlin, and its lands were annexed to the Deanery.

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a.d. 1421. Thomas Fleming, Bachelor in Divinity and a Minorite, was advanced to the See of Leighlin by a Brief of the Pope, dated the 28th of April. “ Quarto Kal. Maii, 1432, referente Card, de Comite, prov. est eccl. Leighlinen. provinciae Dublinen. vac. per mortem S.P. ultimi Episcopi, de persona Fratris Thomae, Ord. Frat. Minorum, Baccalaurei in Theologia.” {Vatican Archives , apud Brady) Thady Dowling, the Protestant Chancellor of Leighlin, states in his Annals that this Prelate, whom he erroneously supposes to have been an Augustinian Canon, died at Leighlin, and that his body, as he had ordered by his will, was conveyed to Kilkenny to be interred in a Monastery of his Order. During his Episcopate the ancient Monastery of St. Stephen, at Old Leighlin, was dissolved, by authority of Pope Eugenius IV., at the desire of Nicholas Cloal, Dean of Leighlin, and the lands of it annexed to the Deanery. This Bishop was fined for non-attendance at a Parliament held in Dublin, in 1450, by Richard, Duke of York, who had been appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland the preceding year. “ He sate,” says Ware, “ till the year 1458, but how long after I know not.
Dermitius or Dermod, was the next Bishop, of whom nothing more appears to be known, nor even this, but for his name occurring in the provision of his successor.

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The parish of Oldleighlin carries an old monastic story. In 1421, Thomas Fleming, a Bachelor in Divinity and a Minorite friar, was advanced to the See of Leighlin by a papal brief dated the 28th of April. During his time as bishop, the ancient Monastery of St. Stephen at Old Leighlin was dissolved by the authority of Pope Eugenius the Fourth. This was done at the desire of Nicholas Cloal, the Dean of Leighlin, and the lands of the monastery were annexed to the Deanery. Thady Dowling, the Protestant Chancellor of Leighlin, records in his Annals that this prelate died at Leighlin, though Dowling mistakenly supposed him to have been an Augustinian canon. Fleming had ordered by his will that his body be conveyed to Kilkenny, to be buried in a monastery of his own order. He was fined for non-attendance at a Parliament held in Dublin in 1450, by Richard, Duke of York, who had been appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland the year before. Ware says of Fleming that he sat till the year 1458, but how long after is not known. The next bishop was Dermitius, or Dermod, of whom nothing more appears known except his name occurring in the provision of his successor.

Bishop Finn dies at Killeigh, Kings County

Killeigh · town · Offaly · 1085

Finn, son of Gussan, Bishop of Cill-dara, died at Cill-achaidh (Killeigh, Kings County) in 1085, according to the Four Masters, though Ware states he died at Achonry, creating confusion with a later bishop of the same name.

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“ a.d. 1085. Finn, son of Gussan, son of Gorman, Bishop of Cill-dara, died at Cill-achaidh,” i.e. Killeigh, Kings County. (Four Masters.) Ware states that he died at Achonry. A Bishop of Kildare of the same name, who died in 1160 (vide infra), is recorded to have died, also at Killeigh and to be there interred. (Ware) Evidently there is some confusion here; whether it be caused by the similarity of name of two distinct bishops or by the name of one being entered twice over, by mistake, would be difficult to determine. The latter explanation appears to be the more probable, as there certainly was a Bishop of Kildare of this name at the latter date.
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Killeigh is a town the road passes through or near, and in 1085 it was where Finn, son of Gussan, son of Gorman, Bishop of Kildare, died. The Four Masters record his death here. Ware, though, says he died at Achonry. There is confusion in the records, because another Bishop of Kildare of the same name died in 1160 and is said to have died at Killeigh too, and to be buried there. The writer of this passage thinks the more likely explanation is that one man's name was entered twice by mistake, since there certainly was a Bishop of Kildare of this name at the later date. The next bishop of the see appears to have been Ferdomnach, who was Bishop of Kildare in 1096.

Bishop Geoffry Hereford buried at Kildare

Kildare · town · Kildare · 1447–1464

Geoffry Hereford, a Dominican advanced to the See of Kildare in 1447, died about 1464 and was buried at Kildare.

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Geoffry Hereford, a Dominican, was advanced to this See, in 1447, at the instance of King Henry YI. His name, as Bishop elect of Kildare, occurs in the following entry, dated 1st September, 1447 : — “ R.P.D. Galfridus Herford, electus Daren, person aliter obtulit,” etc. {Brady's Episc. Sue.) Ware states that his consecration took place at Easter, 1449, but it could hardly have been delayed so long after his appointment. He died about 1464, and was buried at Kildare. {Ware.)
Richard Lang next appears as Bishop of Kildare. Ware describes him as “ a man of great gravity and prudence.” On the death of John Bole, Archbishop of Armagh, in 1470, Dr.

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Coming through Kildare now. A Dominican friar named Geoffry Hereford became bishop of this see in 1447, advanced at the instance of King Henry the Sixth. His consecration, Ware states, took place at Easter 1449, though that seems a long wait after his appointment. He died around 1464 and was buried here at Kildare.

Braughall erects the chapel of Shanahoe

Shanahoe · townland · Laois

While serving at Raheen, Father Braughall erected the chapel of Shanahoe, obtaining the site and a generous donation from a Mr. Bourden then residing at Springmount in that vicinity.

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Father Braughall returned to Ireland in 1807, and served for some ten years as curate at Raheen, in the Queen’s County, which at that time was included in the Parish of Clonenagh. Whilst there, he erected the chapel of Shanahoe, the site for which, and also a generous donation, he obtained from a Mr. Bourden then residing at Springmount, in that vicinity. He was appointed Parish Priest of Graig-namanagh in June, 1818, in succession to Father Lewis Moore.
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Somewhere around here, Father Braughall erected the chapel of Shanahoe. He had returned to Ireland in 1807 and served as curate at Raheen, then part of the Parish of Clonenagh, for about ten years. While there, he built this chapel, obtaining both the site and a generous donation from a Mr. Bourden, who was then residing at Springmount, close to Shanahoe. He went on to become Parish Priest of Graig-namanagh in June 1818, succeeding Father Lewis Moore.

Clergy Deputation Meets Bishop Walshe at Braganza

Braganza · street · Carlow · 1881

A deputation of diocesan clergy, led by Coadjutor Bishop Dr. Lynch, waited on Bishop Walshe at Braganza to read an address of congratulation on his 25th episcopal anniversary.

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On the 30th March, 1856, the Right Rev. Dr. James Walshe, was consecrated Bishop of the united Dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin. The 25th anniversary of his consecration, and the festivities usual on so joyous an occasion were celebrated with with great pomp and ceremony in Carlow Cathedral, on Passion Sunday, 3rd April, 1881. The celebrant of the High Mass was the Rev. A. Wall,Adm. The Rev. M. J. Murphy, Vice-President, Carlow College, preached, and made graceful and touching allusion to the Bishop’s Jubilee. After Mass the “ Te Deum ” was sung, and Solemn Benediction of the Most Holy Sacrament given. The vast congregation seemed deeply earnest and devotional, and there is,no doubt that Dr. Walshe is loved and revered by his Carlow children. But not in Carlow only, but through the entire diocese the occasion was one of great rejoicing. His clergy gladly seized the opportunity of presenting Dr. Walshe with an address and testimonial, in token of their esteem and attachment. On Tuesday a deputation, consisting of the Vicars of the diocese, the President and Vice-President of the College, and! some of the clergy, waited on his Lordship at Braganza, where, in the name of all the clergy, the Right Rev. Dr. Lynch, Coadjutor Bishop, read the following address: —

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Daniel Delany born at Paddock near Mountrath

Paddock · townland · Laois · 1747

Daniel Delany was born in 1747 at Paddock, near Mountrath, to a wealthy farming family; his father died while he and his brother John were young, leaving them in the care of their mother and aunts.

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From a short biographical sketch preserved at the Monastery of Tullow and also from the Annals of the Sisters of St. Brigid, we learn some further particulars regarding this Prelate. He is stated to have been born in 1747 at Paddock, near Mountrath. His parents, who were of the wealthy farming class, had two sons, Daniel and John. Whilst they were yet young, their father died, leaving his children in charge of their mother and their maternal aunts, Mrs. Corcoran and Miss Fitzpatrick. John died young, after which all their love and care were given to the young Daniel, who was a boy of uncommon quickness and cheerfulness. He was very fair and handsome, with a most amiable disposition, and a great love for God and his neighbour.
When he had attained to the age of sixteen he was sent to St. Omers, where he grew in grace and learning. From thence he must have proceeded to Paris for the completion of his studies, where, it appears, he remained, probably attached to the staff of some of the ecclesiastical educational establishments of that city, until he was thirty years of age. He returned to Ireland in 1777, when he went as curate to the Bight Bev. Dr. Keeffe, who resided in Tullow. In April, 1783, on the translation of Dr. O’Beilly, Coadjutor Bishop, to the Primatial See of Armagh, Dr. Delany was appointed his successor.

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Somewhere around here, Daniel Delany was born in 1747. His parents were of the wealthy farming class, and they had two sons, Daniel and John. While the boys were still young, their father died, leaving the children in the care of their mother and their maternal aunts, Mrs. Corcoran and Miss Fitzpatrick. John died young, and after that all the family's love and care were given to young Daniel. He was a boy of uncommon quickness and cheerfulness, very fair and handsome, with a most amiable disposition and a great love for God and his neighbour. When he reached the age of 16 he was sent to St. Omers, where he grew in grace and learning. From there he must have gone on to Paris to complete his studies, where he remained, probably attached to the staff of one of the ecclesiastical educational establishments of that city, until he was 30. He returned to Ireland in 1777 and went as curate to the Right Reverend Dr. Keeffe, who resided in Tullow. In April 1783, on the translation of Dr. O'Beilly, Coadjutor Bishop, to the Primatial See of Armagh, Dr. Delany was appointed his successor.

Dean Staunton's death and burial, later removed to College Cemetery

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1814

Dean Staunton died on 1 September 1814 and was first interred at the Parish Church, Carlow; when the new Cathedral was later begun, his remains, together with those of his successor William FitzGerald, were moved to the College Cemetery.

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Dean Staunton died on the 1st of September, 1814, and was interred at the Parish Church ; when the new Cathedral was commenced, his remains and those of his successor in the Pastoral office, the Very Rev. William FitzGerald, V.F., were removed to the Cemetery of the College. On the 29th of September, 1814, the Month’s Memory for the repose of the

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Somewhere around here, Dean Staunton died on 1 September 1814 and was buried at the Parish Church. When the new Cathedral was begun, his remains were moved to the College Cemetery, along with those of his successor, William FitzGerald.

Doyle appointed Professor at Carlow College

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1813

In July 1813 Dr. Doyle first became connected with his future diocese through his appointment to a Professorship of Rhetoric in Carlow College.

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In July 1813, Dr. Doyle first became connected with his future Diocese, by his appointment to a Professorship in Carlow College. His first chair was that of Rhetoric ; on the death of
* Ballinvegga was the scene of an engagement in 1642, between General Preston and Ormond, in which the former was defeated.

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Somewhere close to Carlow, in July 1813, Dr. Doyle first became connected with his future diocese through his appointment to a professorship in Carlow College. His first chair was that of Rhetoric.

Doyle's schooling at New Ross under Father Crane

New Ross · townland · Wexford · 1798–1805

After early schooling, James Doyle attended a school newly opened at New Ross by Father Crane, O.S.A., who fostered his leanings toward the ecclesiastical state and remained his devoted friend.

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James Warren Doyle was born at Donard, otherwise called Ballinvegga* within six miles of New Ross, where his parents resided, in the Autumn of 1786. James Doyle, his father, was already six weeks dead when the future Bishop was born. He received his first instruction from his mother, Anne Warren, who is represented as having been gifted with good natural abilities and more than ordinary attainments. At twelve years old he was sent to a school kept by a Mr. Grace from which, after two years, he passed to a school lately opened at New Ross by Father Crane, O.S.A. Indications were already observable of his leanings to the ecclesiastical state which, no doubt, were fostered by his teacher and ever-devoted friend. In a letter to Dr. Gibbons, dated 17th October, 1823, Dr. Doyle expresses the high esteem and affectionate reverence in which he held Father Crane : “ There is no person now living,” he writes, “ with the exception of my brother, to whom I have been so long allied by affection and friendship, or to whom I am under more weighty obligations.” (Life, Vol. 1 , p. 11.)
Having made choice of the ecclesiastical state, James Doyle in 1805, entered the Novitiate of the Augustinians, at Grantstown, a place on the Wexford coast, in the direction of Carnsore Point. Here he made his profession, in January, 1806, and, some months later, he set out for Coimbra, where he took tip his residence at the Augustinian College de Graga, which was annexed to the great Portuguese University.

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Somewhere around here, a school was newly opened by Father Crane of the Augustinian order, and a boy named James Warren Doyle came to study in it. He had been born at Donard, also called Ballinvegga, six miles from New Ross, in the autumn of 1786. His father, also named James Doyle, had been dead six weeks before the boy was ever born. His mother, Anne Warren, gave him his first lessons herself. She was said to have good natural abilities and more than ordinary attainments. At twelve years old he was sent to a school kept by a Mr. Grace, and after two years there he passed to Father Crane's school at New Ross. By then there were already signs of his leanings toward the ecclesiastical state, and Father Crane fostered those leanings and remained his ever-devoted friend. Years later, in a letter to Dr. Gibbons dated the 17th of October, 1823, Doyle wrote of Father Crane: "There is no person now living, with the exception of my brother, to whom I have been so long allied by affection and friendship, or to whom I am under more weighty obligations." In 1805, having chosen the ecclesiastical state, Doyle entered the Augustinian Novitiate at Grantstown on the Wexford coast. He made his profession there in January of 1806, and some months later set out for Coimbra, where he took up residence at the Augustinian College de Graga, attached to the great Portuguese university.

Dr. Kane's clerical postings: Leighlin-Bridge, Tullow, Philipstown, Baltinglass

Leighlinbridge · town · Carlow · 1857–1878

Dr. Kane was appointed Curate in Leighlin-Bridge in 1857, then Administrator at Tullow in 1860, promoted to pastoral charge of Philipstown in 1867, and finally transferred to Baltinglass in June 1871, before becoming Vicar-General of the Diocese in 1878.

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appointed to the Mission, first, in 1857, as Curate in Leighlin-Bridge, and then, on the 3rd of March, 1860, as Administrator at Tullow. He was promoted to the pastoral charge of Philipstown on the 4th of January, 1867, and, finally, was transferred to Baltinglassin June, 1871. He was appointed Vicar-General of the Diocese in succession to the late Dr. Healy of Monasterevan, in 1878. It is not for us to tell the ability, the tenderness, and the prudence with which the duties of his exalted and onerous office were discharged.
Dr. Kane had a most tender devotion to St. Philip Neri, after whom, indeed, his character seems to have been specially formed. On his appointment to Philipstown he wrote that he gloried to be under the shadow of St. Philip ; and on his death-bed he prayed most fervently to “ dear St. Philip,” to whom he acknowledged he was so much indebted. No wonder that a warm and lasting friendship sprang up between him and that other still greater child and client of St. Philip, Cardinal Newman. The following touching letter was received from this great Oratorian in reply to one announcing the death of Dr. Kane : —

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Leighlinbridge is a town the road passes through. In 1857 Dr. Kane was appointed Curate, his first posting in the Mission. On the 3rd of March, 1860, he became Administrator at Tullow. He was promoted to the pastoral charge of Philipstown on the 4th of January, 1867, and finally transferred to Baltinglass in June 1871. In 1878 he was appointed Vicar-General of the Diocese, succeeding the late Dr. Healy of Monasterevan. Dr. Kane had a most tender devotion to St. Philip Neri, after whom his character seems to have been specially formed. On his appointment to Philipstown he wrote that he gloried to be under the shadow of St. Philip. On his death-bed he prayed most fervently to "dear St. Philip," to whom he acknowledged he was so much indebted. A warm and lasting friendship sprang up between him and Cardinal Newman, that other great child and client of St. Philip. A touching letter was received from this great Oratorian in reply to one announcing the death of Dr. Kane.

Dr. Kane's death and month's memory office at Carlow College

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1883

Dr. Kane died on Monday, 2 July 1883; his Month's Memory Office took place on Wednesday, 1 August, at which the Very Rev. M. J. Murphy pronounced his panegyric at Carlow College.

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The priests who laboured with Dr. Kane and who knew his sterling worth, the people to whose welfare he devoted every thought of his mind and every moment of his life, will mourn long the saintly and unselfish man of God who went about doing good, inflamed indeed always with energy and zeal, but of whom, after his Divine Master, it may be written as truly as of any man who ever lived, ‘ That the bruised reed he would not break, and the smoking flax he would not extinguish. Dr. Kane died on Monday, the 2nd of July, 1883 ; his Month’s Memory Office took place on Wednesday, the 1st of August, on which occasion the Very Rev. M. J. Murphy, V.P., and Professor of Theology, Carlow College, pronounced his Panegyric, from which the foregoing brief memoir has been in chief part extracted.
# It lias been decided that the Memorial to Dr. Kane is to take the shape of an Altar dedicated to St. Philip Neri.

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Somewhere around here, at Carlow College, a Month's Memory Office was held for Dr. Kane on Wednesday, 1 August 1883. He had died on Monday, 2 July of that year. The Very Reverend M. J. Murphy, Vice President and Professor of Theology, pronounced the panegyric on that occasion. The priests who laboured with Dr. Kane knew his sterling worth, and the people to whose welfare he devoted every thought of his mind and every moment of his life mourned the saintly and unselfish man of God. He was inflamed always with energy and zeal. Of him, after his Divine Master, it was written as truly as of any man who ever lived, "That the bruised reed he would not break, and the smoking flax he would not extinguish." It was also decided that the memorial to Dr. Kane would take the shape of an altar dedicated to St. Philip Neri.

Exhortations at Presentation Convent chapel, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1808–1809

Besides his cathedral lectures, on Sundays Mr. England, then chaplain to the Convent, delivered an exhortation in the small chapel of the Presentation Convent, which was crowded with attendees.

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“ On his return to Cork, Mr. England was appointed lecturer at the Cathedral. The Bishop himself announced the appointment from the altar, and requested the attendance of the congregation at the lectures. At the Bishop’s request he commenced a series of these on the Old and New Testaments. On Sundays, besides the lectures at the Cathedral, he delivered an exhortation in the small chapel of the Presentation Convent, which was crowded. He was at the time, chaplain of that Convent.
“ On his arrival from Carlo w,. the present Magdalen Asylum, built at the expense of Mr. Therry, was in progress of erection. To this he immediately turned his attention and, up to the time of its opening in June 1809, he assembled six of the unfortunate beings who were to be its future inmates, whom, with the assistance of his friends, he supported, till the house should be opened for their reception, placing them under the care of the person who was afterwards matron of that institution. Another of his labours at the time was the publication of a monthly periodical, The Religious Repertory , which he originated in May of the same year, with a view to diffuse a spirit of piety amongst the people, and to withdraw them from the perusal of books of a dangerous or immoral tendency. He likewise established a circulating Library in the parish of St. Mary’s, Shandon. He next turned his attention to the city jail, and, Government not then allowing a salary for the Roman Catholic Chaplain, gave his services gratuitously for no inconsiderable time. In 1812 he was appointed President of the Diocesan College of St. Mary, opened by Dr. Moylan for the education of Candidates for Holy Orders, and taught in it the Theological course.

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As you pass through Cork, you are near the Presentation Convent, where in 1808 and 1809 Mr. England, the convent's chaplain, delivered a Sunday exhortation in the small chapel. The chapel was crowded every time. Besides these exhortations, he also lectured at the Cathedral on the Old and New Testaments, a series the Bishop himself announced from the altar and requested the congregation to attend. He had arrived from Carlow to find the Magdalen Asylum, built at the expense of Mr. Therry, under construction. Before its opening in June 1809, he gathered six women who were to be its future inmates and, with help from friends, supported them until the house opened, placing them under the care of the person who would become the institution's matron. In May of that same year he began publishing a monthly periodical called The Religious Repertory, aimed at spreading piety and steering people away from books of a dangerous or immoral tendency. He also set up a circulating library in the parish of St. Mary's, Shandon. At the city jail he served as Roman Catholic chaplain without pay, since the Government did not then provide a salary for that role. In 1812 he was appointed President of the Diocesan College of St. Mary, opened by Dr. Moylan for the education of candidates for Holy Orders, and there taught the theological course.

Father Braughall's Farewell Greetings to Graiguenamanagh and Raheen Parishioners

Graiguenamanagh · townland · Kilkenny · 1827

In his letter from Lisbon, Father Joseph Braughall sends compliments to his old friends and parishioners in Graiguenamanagh and Raheen, naming several families including the Kellys, Clooneys, and Lalors of Raheen.

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Mangan,by his exertions, has obtained from the King a most excellent house, one of the former noble Colleges, situated in good air, and in every way better calculated for the health of the students than our former College. It wonld afford me singular pleasure to be honoured with a letter from your Lordship, and let me know your state of health. Be so good as to present my compliments to the Curates who lived with me, to Rev. Mr. Dunn, Mr. Haly, and Mr. Tyrrell, and to the clergy at large of the Diocese; to my old friends and parishioners of Graiguenamanna and Raheen, to Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Clooney, Miss Rossetors, Mr. Maher and family of Killeany, Mr. and Mrs. Lalor of Raheen, and Mrs. Moffit, also of Raheen, and all inquiring friends.
“ I remain my Lord, with the highest respect and esteem,

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Somewhere close to Graiguenamanagh, in 1827, a letter reached this parish from Lisbon, written by Father Joseph Braughall. He had served here, and now he sent his compliments home. He asked his Lord to remember the curates who had lived with him, Reverend Mr. Dunn, Mr. Haly, and Mr. Tyrrell, and the clergy at large of the diocese. He asked too that his compliments reach his old friends and parishioners of Graiguenamanagh and Raheen. He named them one by one: Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Clooney, Miss Rossetors, Mr. Maher and family of Killeany, Mr. and Mrs. Lalor of Raheen, and Mrs. Moffit, also of Raheen, and all inquiring friends. He closed with highest respect and esteem. In the same letter he noted that Mangan, through his exertions, had obtained from the King an excellent house for the students' health.

Father Byrne's Latin tomb inscription at Carlow College cemetery

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1834

Father Patrick Byrne's remains were interred in the cemetery of Carlow College, where a Latin inscription praises him as a true man of God and a model for the clergy he trained.

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“ Hie sepultae sunt reliquiae mortales Rev. Patritii Byrne olirn alumni postea Decani in hoc Collegio Sti. Patritii.
“ Vere homo Dei ! qui in brevi explevit tempora multa et conversatione in coelis continua in scientia Sanctorum ita profecerat ut singulis ornatus dotibus ad efformandum clerum probum ac pium alumnos baud minus quin potius exemplo quam verbo in disciplina ecclesiastica institueret necnon tanta inter moniales prudentia et cura sanctimoniam enutrivit earumque pedes in via salutis direxit ut vitae spiritualis magister merito perfectus haberetur. Obiit die Martis XIX. anno Salutis MDCCCXL, aetatis XXXIV. Requiescat in Pace.”

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Close to Carlow, in the cemetery of Carlow College, Father Patrick Byrne is buried. He had been a student there and later its Dean. His Latin tombstone calls him a true man of God, who filled much in a short time. He trained clergy more by example than by word, forming them devout and worthy. He guided nuns with prudence, directing their steps in the way of salvation, and was held a perfect master of the spiritual life. He died on Tuesday the 19th, 1834, aged 34. "Requiescat in Pace."

Father Hamilton Offered Parish of Philipstown

Philipstown · townland · Kildare · 1866

The parish of Philipstown fell vacant in October 1866 and the Bishop offered it to Father Hamilton for his acceptance. He tendered his resignation from his chaplaincy to the Horse Guards but was persuaded to withdraw it and was instead promoted within the army.

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The parish of Philipstown falling vacant in October, 1866,* the Bishop offered it for Father Hamilton’s acceptance. He accordingly tendered his resignation of the chaplaincy to the Horse Guards, but the authorities there expressed their high estimate of his services to the troops and their regret at his thought of leaving them, and requested of him to reconsider and withdraw his resignation. On his compliance with their request they brought him home and promoted him to the rank, pay, and perquisites of a major in the army ; and, had he survived a few years longer, he would have attained to the rank and pay of a Lieutenant-colonel. He was attached, on his return, to the South Camp at Aldershot. When, in September, 1873, in consequence of failing health, he presented himself at the War Office to solicit sick leave, the military officials, who at once saw

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Somewhere around here, a parish fell vacant in October 1866, and the Bishop offered it to Father Hamilton. He accepted, and accordingly tendered his resignation of the chaplaincy to the Horse Guards. The authorities there expressed their high estimate of his services to the troops and their regret at his thought of leaving them, and requested of him to reconsider and withdraw his resignation. On his compliance with their request, they brought him home and promoted him to the rank, pay, and perquisites of a major in the army. Had he survived a few years longer, he would have attained to the rank and pay of a Lieutenant-colonel. He was attached, on his return, to the South Camp at Aldershot. When, in September 1873, in consequence of failing health, he presented himself at the War Office to solicit sick leave, the military officials, who at once saw

Father John Carroll Born Near Burke's Birthplace at Hophall

Hophall · townland · Laois · 1822

Rev. John Carroll, nephew of Bishop Edmund Burke, recorded in an 1822 letter that he was born at Hophall in the parish of Maryborough, within half a mile of Dr. Burke's birthplace, and named his two cousins as parish priests of Ballinakill and Ballin near Carlow.

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The Bev. John Carroll, as a distinguished child of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, is also worthy of notice in these pages. In a letter dated Orphan Asylum, 35th Street, Chicago, October 30th, 1822, he says: — “I was born at Hophall in the parish of Maryborough, within half a mile of Dr. Burke’s birthplace. My uncle Dr. Burke had two first cousins, Daniel and James Conran, both of whom were parish priests of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, the former was Pastor of Ballinakill, and the latter, of Ballin, near Carlow. My uncle was the most humble, pious, and learned priest I ever knew. He was constantly engaged in writing.”
The “Acadian Becorder,” published in the course of the last year an interesting series of articles entitled “ Halifax in the olden time,” containing items of information gleaned from its early numbers. Treating of the years 1827-8, we meet with the following references to Father Carroll : —

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Somewhere close to Hophall, Father John Carroll was born. In a letter dated October 30th, 1822, from an orphan asylum on 35th Street in Chicago, he wrote that he was born in the parish of Maryborough, within half a mile of Bishop Edmund Burke's birthplace. Burke was his uncle. He called him "the most humble, pious, and learned priest I ever knew" and said he was "constantly engaged in writing." His uncle had two first cousins, Daniel and James Conran, both parish priests of the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Daniel was pastor of Ballinakill, and James was pastor of Ballin, near Carlow. Years later, the Acadian Recorder ran a series called Halifax in the Olden Time, with references to Father Carroll from the years 1827 and 1828.

Francis Haly's curacy in Rathvilly and administratorship of Mountrath

Rathvilly · town · Carlow · 1812–1813

Francis Haly, later Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, began his priestly career as Curate of Rathvilly for one year before being appointed Administrator of Mountrath, a mensal parish, where he served for over eight years with active zeal.

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Francis Haly. — On the 28th of December, 1887, Propaganda elected Dr. Haly successor to Dr. Nolan, and on the same day his election was approved by the Pope. {Brady). Francis Haly was a native of the parish of Doonane, in the Queen’s County. The date of his birth is uncertain, but those who knew him from his childhood represent him as being, at the time of his demise, in his 71st or 72nd year,* accordingly he was born about the year 1783. In 1807 he entered the College of Maynooth, where he completed his studies and was ordained priest in 1812. His first appointment was to the Curacy of Rathvilly where he remained one year. In the year following, he was appointed Administrator of Mountrath, which was then a mensal parish. In this position he remained for upwards of eight years, “ always displaying the same active zeal, the same assiduous application to the duties of his sacred calling, the same forgetfulness of self, and the same consideration for others, which marked his career to its close.” In 1822, he was inducted Parish Priest of Kilcock by the illustrious Dr. Doyle. For 16 years, he laboured in this mission. “ A scrupulous exactness in the discharge of his pastoral duties — a capacity for governing, which, without much effort on his part, produced the happiest results for his parishioners — an affectionate solicitude for the welfare of his flock — above all, an enthusiastic devotion to the cause of education — a devotion which never waned, and which died within him only when his heart ceased to beat — distinguished him as a model amongst Pastors, and produced for his people the happiest results.”
On the 18th of February, 1824, Dr. Doyle thus writes to the P.P. of Kilcock : —

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The town of Rathvilly was the first post of a priest whose career would span decades and dioceses. Francis Haly was a native of the parish of Doonane in Queen's County. Those who knew him from childhood represented him as being, at the time of his death, in his 71st or 72nd year, so he was born about 1783. He entered the College of Maynooth in 1807, completed his studies there, and was ordained priest in 1812. His first appointment was to the curacy of Rathvilly, where he remained one year. The year following, he was appointed Administrator of Mountrath, which was then a mensal parish. In this position he stayed for upwards of eight years. The source describes him as "always displaying the same active zeal, the same assiduous application to the duties of his sacred calling, the same forgetfulness of self, and the same consideration for others, which marked his career to its close." In 1822, the illustrious Dr. Doyle inducted him as Parish Priest of Kilcock. For 16 years he laboured in that mission. He was known for "a scrupulous exactness in the discharge of his pastoral duties" and "an enthusiastic devotion to the cause of education," a devotion that, in the words of the source, "never waned, and which died within him only when his heart ceased to beat." He was distinguished as a model amongst pastors and produced for his people the happiest results.

Landlords' grant of ground to Myshall parish priest

Myshall · town · Carlow · 1800

In the income of Myshall parish, County Carlow, a grant of ground worth £30 per annum was given jointly by landlords Mr. Cornwall and Mr. Bagot, with Cornwall's bounty largely responsible for the chapel's existence.

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In the income of Myshall, too, in the County of Carlow, is comprised a grant of ground to the Parish Priest, jointly, from Mr. Cornwall and Mr. Bagot, the landlords, to the amount of £30 per annum ; the chapel, rent-free, owes principally its existence to the former gentleman’s bounty and liberal exertions in its behalf. Not so, may I be permitted to remark, in the Bishop’s parish of Tullow, in the same County, where a ground rent of £10 4s. 6d. is paid for the town chapel, actually, for the greater part, reduced almost to a heap of ruin, without our being able to obtain, hitherto, a lease to rebuild the same.*
“ Parishes in the Dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin, forty-three in number ; all, except Mountrath, composed, it is supposed, of from two to six or eight, and in some instances, more unions. There is only one religious house in the Diocese of Leighlin, and that of the Carmelite Order, in Leighlin-Bridge, consisting of two members. There is a Franciscan Friar resident in Carlow, but no convent. In the above number of Curates and Coadjutors in the Diocese of Leighlin, there are several regulars, but no Parish Priest of that order in Leighlin any more than Kildare.

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Myshall, in County Carlow, is a place whose parish income once rested on a gift from its landlords. Around 1800, the parish priest here received a grant of ground worth £30 per annum, given jointly by Cornwall and Bagot, the landlords. The chapel itself stood rent-free, and owed its existence chiefly to Cornwall's bounty and liberal exertions on its behalf. The record that tells this marks a contrast. In the Bishop's parish of Tullow, in the same county, a ground rent of £10, four shillings and sixpence, was paid for the town chapel, which lay reduced almost to a heap of ruin, and no lease could be obtained to rebuild it. The dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin held forty-three parishes. All except Mountrath were composed of from two to six or eight unions, and in some instances more. There was one religious house in the Diocese of Leighlin, of the Carmelite Order, at Leighlin-Bridge, with two members. A Franciscan friar lived in Carlow, but had no convent.

Patrick Maher of Kilrush Donates £200 to Carlow Cathedral

Kilrush · town · Clare · 1828–1833

Among the contributions to the building fund for Carlow Cathedral was a donation of two hundred pounds sterling from Mr. Patrick Maher of Kilrush, noted specifically among family contributions of ten to twenty pounds each.

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annual contributions of the Parishioners ; of donations from persons well disposed towards us ; and of a general contribution by the people of the two Dioceses, especially by those of the Diocese of Leighlin. Be it remembered that we have also received, in addition to many contributions of from ten to twenty pounds each from several members of the same family, the sum of two hundred pounds sterling from Mr. Patrick Maher of
Kilrush ”* The new Cathedral was completed in 1833,

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You're coming through Kilrush in County Clare. Back around 1828, a man from this town named Patrick Maher gave 200 pounds to the building fund for Carlow Cathedral. That stood out among the donations, most of which ran from 10 to 20 pounds each from members of the same families. The cathedral was finished in 1833.

Priest Sir Patrick Oge active around Tullow parish

Tullow · town · Carlow · 1612

Sir Patrick Oge, a priest, is recorded as keeping here and there in and about the parish of Tulleghfelim (Tullow) while evading the authorities during the period of persecution described in Bishop Ram's 1612 report.

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8. Sir Patrick Oge, keeping hear and ther in and about the parish of Tulleghfelim.
9. Sir Thomas Oge O’Hinnagan, frequenting the house of Garrat McKilpatrick in the Bahen in the parish of Clonmore.

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Tullow was where Sir Patrick Oge, a priest, was found in 1612. Bishop Ram's report from that year says he was keeping here and there, in and about the parish of Tulleghfelim. That is all the record gives: a priest moving through this place, not settled, not caught.

Richard O'Reilly consecrated Bishop at Kilcock parish chapel

Kilcock · town · Kildare · 1781

Richard O'Reilly, formerly Parish Priest of Kilcock, was consecrated Coadjutor Bishop in his own parish chapel of Kilcock by the Archbishop of Dublin in 1781, before later being translated to the Primatial See of Armagh.

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The Rev. Richard O’Reilly was appointed by Propaganda, Bishop of Orope, in partibus , and Coadjutor Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, on the 23rd of April, 1781, and his Brief was dated June 20th, following. He had made his studies in Rome at the College of the Propaganda, on his return from which he devoted himself with zeal to the laborious duties of a missionary priest in his native Diocese. He was Parish Priest of Kilcock and Yicar-General of Kildare and Leighlin. His Consecration took place in his own parish Chapel of Kilcock, the consecrating Prelate being the Archbishop of Dublin, Doctor Carpenter, assisted by Doctors Troy of Ossory and Plunkett of Meath. ( Brenan’s Eccl. Hist 2, 331.) Two years afterwards Dr. O’Reilly was made Coadjutor and Administrator of Armagh cum jure successionis , being then but 37 years of age. He died, Nov. 11th, 1817, according to the Propaganda Archives, or, according to Stuart’s Armagh, on the 31st January, 1818, and was interred at Drogheda. [Brady.)
Dr. Daniel Delany was appointed Coadjutor to Dr. Keeffe

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As you pass through Kilcock, there is a piece of church history in this town from 1781. Richard O'Reilly, the Parish Priest of Kilcock and Vicar-General of Kildare and Leighlin, was consecrated Coadjutor Bishop in his own parish chapel here. He had studied in Rome at the College of the Propaganda and returned to work as a missionary priest in his native diocese. The consecrating prelate was the Archbishop of Dublin, Doctor Carpenter, assisted by Doctor Troy of Ossory and Doctor Plunkett of Meath. O'Reilly had been appointed by Propaganda as Bishop of Orope in partibus and Coadjutor Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin on the 23rd of April 1781, with his Brief dated the 20th of June that year. Two years later, at just 37 years of age, he was made Coadjutor and Administrator of Armagh with right of succession. He died in either November 1817 or January 1818, depending on the source, and was buried at Drogheda.

St. Gobban's church at Killamery

Killamery · townland · Kilkenny

After resigning his monastery to Laserian, St. Gobban retired to the West of Ossory where he governed a Church at Kill-Lamreaighea, now Killamery, and was later interred at Clonenagh.

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to his followers that, one day, a saintly stranger would gather together in that place as many servants of God as there were angels in that heavenly host. (Dr Moran1 s Essays on early Irish Church ; I. E. R. Vol. 2,y>. 544.) Shortly after this, St. Gobban resigned his monastery to Laserian and retired to the West of Ossory, where he governed a Church at Kill-Lam reaighea, now Killamery. He survived St. Laserian one year, and, at his death, was interred at Clonenagh. (AA. SS. p. 53 ; JJssher , etc .) In the Life of St. Laserian it is stated that he had in his monastery of Leighlin as many as fifteen hundred monks under his charge.
Subsequent to the year 630, and during the continuance of the Paschal controversy, Laserian made a second visit to Rome, most probably as the head of a deputation sent by the southern clergy, after the Synod of Leighlin. On the occasion of this visit he was consecrated Bishop, by Pope Honorius I. ( Ussher, p. 938), who also at the same time constituted him Papal Legate. On his return, he established the See of Leighlin and contributed largely to the settlement of the Paschal computation, in the South of Ireland. ( Cnmmeanus , Ep. to Segienus , abbot of Iona , in Ussher1 s Sylloge. n. XI) St. Laserian died on the 18th of April, in the year 639, according to the most probable opinion, and was interred in his own Church. His Acts state that he died on the 14th of the Kalends of May, without naming the year. The Four Masters thus record his demise : — “ A.D. 638, Dalaise, the son of the grandson of Imdae, abbot of Leighlin (died),” on which, Dr. O’Donovan remarks, “St. Dalaise of Leighlin was otherwise called Molaise and Laisren. His festival was celebrated on the 18th of April, according to theFeilire of Aenguis, and the Irish Calendar of O’Clery.” In the former he is referred to as

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Town of Old Leighlin recorded with 86 burgesses

Oldleighlin · parish · Carlow · 1399–1420

During the administration of Bishop Richard Rocomb, the town of Old Leighlin was inhabited by 86 burgesses, indicating its settlement size at that time.

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a.d. 1399. Richard Rocomb, or, as some style him, Bokum, a Dominican friar, was appointed Bishop of Leighlin, by Pope Boniface IX. Bernard Joughe sets down his advancement as not taking place till 1400 ; and the Hibernia Dominicana states that his appointment was made on the 1st of December, 1400. During his administration the town of Old Leighlin was inhabited by 86 Burgesses. A Bishop of Leighlin, named Richard resigned his See in 1420 ; that this was Richard Rocomb there can hardly be a doubt.
a.d. 1420. John Mulgan, rector of the Church of Lin, in the Diocese of Meath, succeeded, in pursuance of a Brief of Pope Martin V., directed to King Henry Y. An entry in the Registers of Obligazione , dated Florence, 25th of January, 1420, shows

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Old Leighlin is the parish the road passes through. In 1399, Pope Boniface IX appointed Richard Rocomb, a Dominican friar, as Bishop of Leighlin. Some called him Bokum. Bernard Joughe placed his advancement in 1400, and the Hibernia Dominicana gave the date as the 1st of December, 1400. During Rocomb's administration the town was inhabited by 86 burgesses. A bishop of Leighlin named Richard resigned his see in 1420, and there can hardly be a doubt it was Rocomb. That same year, John Mulgan, rector of the Church of Lin in the Diocese of Meath, succeeded him, under a brief of Pope Martin V directed to King Henry V. An entry in the Registers of Obligazione, dated Florence, the 25th of January, 1420, records this.

Birth of Bishop James Walshe at New Ross

New Ross · townland · Wexford · 1803

Dr James Walshe, son of Philip Walshe and Mary Walshe née Doyle, was born at New Ross, County Wexford, on 30th June 1803; his mother was first cousin to his predecessor, J.K.L.

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Dr. James Walshe, son of Philip Walshe, and his wife, Mary Walsh e, nee Doyle, wss born at New Boss, County Wexford, June 30tb, 1803. The mother of the Bishop was first-cousin to his lordship’s illustrious predecessor, J.K.L. He was educated, firstly, at a Commercial and Classical school in New Boss; next, at St. Peter’s College, Wexford ; and, finally, at St. Patrick’s College, Carlow, where he completed his Theological course and was ordained Priest, at Pentecost, 1830. He was appointed, successively, Professor of Humanities, of Moral Philosophy, and Theology, in Carlow College. He then served as Curate and, afterwards, as Administrator, of the Cathedral Parish, Carlow, acting also as Secretary to the Bishop, Dr. Haly. He subsequently rejoined the College staff, as Vice-President and Professor of Greek and Sacred Scripture, and, on the retirement of Dr. Taylor, in 1850, was appointed President. On the death of the Bishop, in 1855, Dr. Walshe, who had been for some time previously his Vicar-General, was advanced to the vacant dignity.
After some years, Dr. Walshe, on account of declining strength petitioned the Holy See to grant him a Coadjutor, His first petition having failed, Dr. Walshe renewed his request, and Dr. James Lynch was appointed to be his Coadjutor, in 1869. (Brady’s Episcopal Succession, Vol. 1, 359. Vol. 2, 371.)

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Close to New Ross, on the 30th of June 1803, James Walshe was born. He was the son of Philip Walshe and Mary Walshe, née Doyle. His mother was first cousin to his predecessor, known as J.K.L. He began his education at a commercial and classical school, then went to St. Peter's College in Wexford, and finally to St. Patrick's College in Carlow, where he completed his theological course and was ordained a priest at Pentecost in 1830. He taught in Carlow College, appointed successively as Professor of Humanities, of Moral Philosophy, and of Theology. He then served as curate and later as administrator of the Cathedral Parish in Carlow, acting also as secretary to the bishop, Dr. Haly. He returned to the college staff as vice-president and professor of Greek and Sacred Scripture, and on the retirement of Dr. Taylor in 1850, he was appointed president. When the bishop died in 1855, Dr. Walshe, who had already been serving as his vicar-general, was advanced to the vacant dignity. In later years, his strength declining, he petitioned the Holy See for a coadjutor. His first petition failed. He renewed his request, and in 1869 Dr. James Lynch was appointed to serve as his coadjutor.

Carmelite house in the town of Kildare

Kildare · town · Kildare · 1800

A religious house of Carmelites, consisting of two members, existed in the town of Kildare in 1800, one of only two convents in the diocese.

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There are two religious houses or convents in the Diocese of Kildare ; one of Carmelites, consisting of two members, in the town of Kildare, and another of Dominicans at Newbridge, containing also two religious. There is no Regular a Parish Priest in the Diocese of Kildare.
Diocese of Leighlin.

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In this town of Kildare, around 1800, a small Carmelite house held just two members. It was one of only two convents in the whole diocese, the other being a Dominican house at Newbridge with the same number. No member of a religious order served as a parish priest in the diocese at that time.

Dominican house at Newbridge

Droichead Nua (Newbridge) · town · Kildare · 1800

A Dominican religious house containing two religious was located at Newbridge, one of only two convents in the Diocese of Kildare in 1800.

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There are two religious houses or convents in the Diocese of Kildare ; one of Carmelites, consisting of two members, in the town of Kildare, and another of Dominicans at Newbridge, containing also two religious. There is no Regular a Parish Priest in the Diocese of Kildare.
Diocese of Leighlin.

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As you pass through Newbridge, there was a Dominican religious house here in 1800, holding just two religious. It was one of only two convents in the whole Diocese of Kildare at that time, the other being a Carmelite house in the town of Kildare with two members as well.

Doyle's charitable preaching and ministry in Carlow

Carlow · townland · Carlow

While teaching theology at Carlow College, Doyle's abundant charity extended to Carlow and its neighbourhood, filling intervals of teaching with preaching the word of God and administering the sacraments to the local population.

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“ While thus devoted to the special duties of his state, he never forgot that he was by profession a preacher of the gospel ; hence his abundant charity extended itself to Carlow and its neighbourhood ; and the intervals of teaching theology in the college were filled up by the preaching of the word of God, and by the administration of the sacraments. The principal object of his life was in doing good, and labouring in the vineyard ; and whether in the pulpit or elsewhere, his sole and only object was to make men virtuous. I know I am surrounded by hundreds who knew him well, and who are well acquainted with his merits.
“ Neither does any one take this honour to himself unless he be called by God as Aaron was, — and, as the apostle says, even Christ did not take the office of high priest until called by his Father. So your bishop never aspired to the honour he attained. When called by his superiors he received the gift ‘ with fear and trembling,’ and devoted himself to that object for which he was ordained. You, my brethren, knew him ; but there1 are strangers here who did not. His first act was to disengage himself from all sublunary objects — he recollected that the Holy Ghost, when calling Paul and Barnabas, ordered them to be separated ; and this spirit of separation from worldly affairs Hr. Hoyle possessed in an eminent degree. He fulfilled to the letter the words of Christ, wherein he says, ‘ Leave father and mother, brother and

Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 111

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Somewhere around here in Carlow, a man named Doyle taught theology at the college, but teaching was only part of what he did. His abundant charity reached out to Carlow and its neighbourhood. Between his classes, he filled the time preaching the word of God and administering the sacraments to the people. His principal object in life was doing good, labouring in the vineyard, and whether he stood in the pulpit or went about elsewhere, his sole aim was to make men virtuous. The writer of this passage says he was surrounded by hundreds who knew Doyle well and were acquainted with his merits. Doyle never aspired to the honour he attained. When called by his superiors, he received the gift, in the source's words, "with fear and trembling," and devoted himself to the purpose for which he was ordained. His first act was to disengage himself from all sublunary objects. He recollected that the Holy Ghost, when calling Paul and Barnabas, ordered them to be separated. This spirit of separation from worldly affairs Doyle possessed in an eminent degree. He fulfilled to the letter the words of Christ, where he says, "Leave father and mother, brother and"

Dr. Kane educated at Carlow College and ordained sub-deacon

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1845

Dr. Kane entered his ecclesiastical studies at Carlow College, where he was ordained sub-deacon on 30 May 1845, having previously attended the Diocesan School there.

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Dr. Kane’s parents resided at Ardnahue, in the County of Carlow ; he was born on the 3rd of March, 1822. Having received his primary education partly at the Monastery of Tullow, and partly at the Diocesan School, Carlow, he entered upon his ecclesiastical studies at Carlow College, where he was ordained sub-deacon on the 30th of May, 1845. He completed his theological course at Maynooth, where he had the advantage of reading, as a Dunboyne student, under the distinguished Dr. O’Hanlon. Dr. Kane received Deaconship at Maynooth, June 5th, 1846, and Priesthood, June 17th, 1848. He was a man of unquestionable talents and ability, and won the highest honours and distinctions at every stage of his College course. On the termination of his studies he was appointed, first, Dean of the Lay House, and subsequently, Professor of Natural Philosophy, in Carlow College. At this period his ability and fame as a preacher attracted the attention of the present Cardinal Newman, then Hector of the recently-established Catholic University in Dublin. At the request of Dr. Newman, Dr. Kane delivered a course of lectures in the Church of the Catholic University, which are declared by those who heard them, to have been conceived and delivered in a very high and effective style of Christian Oratory. At this time, too, his services were secured to conduct Retreats in various Colleges and Convents throughout the country; some will still remember the impressive and edifying Retreat which, while yet a young man, nearly 30 years ago, he gave to the clergy of his native Diocese. Failing health obliging him to relinquish his Professorial duties, he was

Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 313

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Somewhere close to Carlow, Dr. Kane's story has its roots. His parents lived at Ardnahue, in the County of Carlow, and he was born on the 3rd of March, 1822. His early schooling came partly from the Monastery of Tullow and partly from the Diocesan School here in Carlow. From there he entered Carlow College to begin his ecclesiastical studies. On the 30th of May, 1845, he was ordained sub-deacon at Carlow College. He went on to complete his theological course at Maynooth, where he studied as a Dunboyne student under the distinguished Dr. O'Hanlon. He received his deaconship at Maynooth on the 5th of June, 1846, and his priesthood on the 17th of June, 1848. He was a man of unquestionable talents and ability, and won the highest honours and distinctions at every stage of his college course. After his studies ended, he was appointed first Dean of the Lay House and then Professor of Natural Philosophy at Carlow College. His ability and fame as a preacher drew the attention of Cardinal Newman, then rector of the recently established Catholic University in Dublin. At Dr. Newman's request, Dr. Kane delivered a course of lectures in the church of the Catholic University. Those who heard them declared the lectures to have been conceived and delivered in a very high and effective style of Christian oratory. His services were also sought to conduct retreats in various colleges and convents throughout the country. Some will still remember the impressive and edifying retreat he gave to the clergy of his native diocese while yet a young man. Failing health obliged him to relinquish his professorial duties.

Father Patrick Brennan, Superior of Carlow College and Parish Priest of Kildare

Kildare · town · Kildare · 1820–1864

Patrick Brennan, a native of Carlow town, was appointed Superior of Carlow College in 1812 and remained until 1820, when he became parish priest of Kildare. He was later made Penitentiary of Kildare and Leighlin and died at Kildare in 1864.

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In 1812 Father Brennan was appointed one of the Superiors of Carlow College. He was a native of the town of Carlow. He continued at the College until 1820, when he received the pastoral charge of the Parish of Kildare. He was promoted to the dignity of Penitentiary of the Dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin. After a long, laborious and successful pastorate, he died at Kildare in 1864.
The Right Rey. James Doyle, D.D.

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As you pass through Kildare, this was the parish of Father Patrick Brennan, a native of Carlow town. He came here in 1820 after serving as Superior of Carlow College since 1812. He was later made Penitentiary of Kildare and Leighlin, and died at Kildare in 1864 after what the record calls a long, laborious and successful pastorate.

FitzPatrick's missionary duties at Athy and Booterstown

Athy · town · Kildare · 1841–1843

After leaving Carlow College in 1841, Father FitzPatrick was employed for a short time in missionary duties, first at Athy and afterwards at Booterstown, before joining the Trappist Community.

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The future Lord Abbot of Mount Melleray was born at Boardstown, County Westmeath, in April, 1813. Having received his rudimentary education at a school in the town of Trim, he proceeded to Paris where he studied, firstly at St. Sulpice, and subsequently at the Irish College. He returned to Ireland in 1834 and became Professor of French, and afterwards, of Logic, at Carlow College. Not having attained the age required by the Canon Law, his Ordination did not take place till December the 17th, 1836, when he was promoted to the priesthood by the Right Rev. Dr. Nolan. On the resignation of Dean Byrne in 1837, Father FitzPatrick was advanced to that office. He left Carlow College in 1841, and was for a short time employed in missionary duties, first at Athy, and afterwards at Booterstown. In May, 1843, he joined the Trappist Community at Mount Melleray, and, in 1848, on the resignation of Abbot Ryan, he was elected to the dignity of Lord Abbot.

Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 200

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You're passing through Athy now. After he left Carlow College in 1841, Father FitzPatrick spent a short time doing missionary work here in this town before moving on to Booterstown. He had been born at Boardstown in County Westmeath in April 1813, studied in Paris, and served as a professor at Carlow College. In May 1843, he joined the Trappist Community at Mount Melleray, and by 1848 he was elected Lord Abbot.

Francis Haly appointed Administrator of Mountrath

Mountrath · town · Laois · 1813–1822

Following his year at Rathvilly, Francis Haly was appointed Administrator of Mountrath in 1813, a mensal parish, remaining there for upwards of eight years displaying active zeal and assiduous application to his sacred duties.

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Francis Haly. — On the 28th of December, 1887, Propaganda elected Dr. Haly successor to Dr. Nolan, and on the same day his election was approved by the Pope. {Brady). Francis Haly was a native of the parish of Doonane, in the Queen’s County. The date of his birth is uncertain, but those who knew him from his childhood represent him as being, at the time of his demise, in his 71st or 72nd year,* accordingly he was born about the year 1783. In 1807 he entered the College of Maynooth, where he completed his studies and was ordained priest in 1812. His first appointment was to the Curacy of Rathvilly where he remained one year. In the year following, he was appointed Administrator of Mountrath, which was then a mensal parish. In this position he remained for upwards of eight years, “ always displaying the same active zeal, the same assiduous application to the duties of his sacred calling, the same forgetfulness of self, and the same consideration for others, which marked his career to its close.” In 1822, he was inducted Parish Priest of Kilcock by the illustrious Dr. Doyle. For 16 years, he laboured in this mission. “ A scrupulous exactness in the discharge of his pastoral duties — a capacity for governing, which, without much effort on his part, produced the happiest results for his parishioners — an affectionate solicitude for the welfare of his flock — above all, an enthusiastic devotion to the cause of education — a devotion which never waned, and which died within him only when his heart ceased to beat — distinguished him as a model amongst Pastors, and produced for his people the happiest results.”
On the 18th of February, 1824, Dr. Doyle thus writes to the P.P. of Kilcock : —

Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 136

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Mountrath is a town the road passes through, and between 1813 and 1822 it was the home of a priest named Francis Haly. He was a native of the parish of Doonane in the Queen's County, born about the year 1783. In 1807 he entered the College of Maynooth, completed his studies there, and was ordained priest in 1812. His first appointment was to the curacy of Rathvilly, where he remained one year. In the year following, he was appointed Administrator of Mountrath, which was then a mensal parish. He held this position for upwards of eight years, and the record describes him as always displaying the same active zeal, the same assiduous application to the duties of his sacred calling, the same forgetfulness of self, and the same consideration for others, which marked his career to its close. In 1822 he was inducted Parish Priest of Kilcock by Dr. Doyle. For 16 years he laboured in that mission, distinguished by scrupulous exactness in the discharge of his pastoral duties, a capacity for governing that produced the happiest results for his parishioners, an affectionate solicitude for the welfare of his flock, and above all an enthusiastic devotion to the cause of education that never waned and died within him only when his heart ceased to beat.

Free school established at Maryborough for the Diocese of Leighlin

Maryborough · townland · Laois · 1612

Bishop Ram records that a free school was maintained in the town of Maryborough for the Diocese of Leighlin, with schoolmasters supported by himself and his clergy according to statute, and licensed only to teach approved books.

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9. There is in each of my dioces a free school, the one in the towne of Mariborough for the Diocess of Leighlin. The schoolmasters are maintained by myself and my clergy accordinge the statute. Neither have I ever licenced any schoolmaster to teach but such as have first
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Near here, a free school was kept in the town of Maryborough for the Diocese of Leighlin. Bishop Ram recorded that the schoolmasters were maintained by himself and his clergy according to statute, and that he never licensed any schoolmaster to teach but such as had first been approved.

Hamilton serves the missions of Mountrath, Bagenalstown and Rathvilly

Mountrath · town · Laois · 1836–1842

Before returning to Carlow College as Professor of Natural Philosophy in 1842, Father Hamilton served on the mission in the parishes of Mountrath, Bagenalstown, and Rathvilly.

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The Rev. James Hamilton was a native of the County Kerry, and was born about the year 1813. At an early age he entered Carlow College, and during a distinguished career he won the highest collegiate honours. His superior talents and virtue attracted the attention of the great Bishop, Dr. Doyle, who ambitioned to have him for his own, and, with the consent of Dr. Egan, Bishop of Kerry, he was affiliated to the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Whilst still in Deacon’s orders he acted as a Professor of Classics at the College. He was ordained priest, on the 20th of December, 1836, by Dr. Nolan who had been his professor, and who remarked on that occasion that of all the students who had graduated under him, the most gifted was James Hamilton. Having served on the mission in the parishes of Mountrath, Bagenalstown, and Rathvilly, Father Hamilton was recalled to the College, as Professor of Natural Philosophy, in August, 1842, in which position he remained during the succeeding nine years. His brother, Rev. Patrick Hamilton, was Lecturer in Natural Philosophy at Carlow College in 1833 and the two following years. He died young and whilst still a Deacon. In June, 1851, Father Hamilton resumed missionary duties in the parish of Tullow. In January, 1856, acceding to the request of the Catholic Young Men’s Society in Dublin, he delivered a course of four lectures in the Rotundo, on the “ Structure of the Heavens,” which attracted much attention.

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The town of Mountrath was one of three parishes where a young priest named James Hamilton served on the mission between 1836 and 1842. He was a native of County Kerry, born around 1813, and he had entered Carlow College at an early age, where he won the highest collegiate honours. His talents drew the attention of Bishop Doyle, who wanted him for his own diocese. With the consent of Dr. Egan, the Bishop of Kerry, Hamilton was affiliated to the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. While still a deacon, he taught classics at the college. He was ordained a priest on the 20th of December, 1836, by Dr. Nolan, who had been his professor. On that day Nolan remarked that of all the students who had graduated under him, the most gifted was James Hamilton. After serving the missions of Mountrath, Bagenalstown, and Rathvilly, Father Hamilton was recalled to the college in August of 1842 as Professor of Natural Philosophy, a post he held for the next nine years. His brother, the Reverend Patrick Hamilton, had been Lecturer in Natural Philosophy at Carlow College in 1833 and the two years following, but died young, still a deacon. In June of 1851, Father Hamilton returned to missionary work in the parish of Tullow. In January of 1856, at the request of the Catholic Young Men's Society in Dublin, he gave a course of four lectures in the Rotundo on the "Structure of the Heavens," which attracted much attention.

Michael Corcoran, Parish Priest of Kildare, elected Bishop

Kildare · town · Kildare · 1815

Rev. Michael Corcoran, Parish Priest of Kildare and previously Rector of Ballina and Kildare parishes, was elected Bishop by Propaganda in March 1815, though already in infirm health at his appointment.

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The Beverend Michael Corcoran, P.P. of Kildare, was elected Bishop by Propaganda, on March 6th, 1815, and approved by the Pope, March 12th, in the same year. Dr. Doyle thus writes of this Prelate: “Michael Corcoran, born in the Queen’s County, succeeded to the Sees of Kildare and Leighlin on the 12th of Maroh, 1815. This Prelate had been for several years Bector successively of the Parishes of Ballina and Kildare. When appointed, his health was infirm, and his years far advanced. He was educated at Paris, and possessed a mind strong and discriminating, and a heart filled with benevolence. He was exceedingly charitable and humane, his manners, at once dignified and conciliating, ever inspired those who approached him with love and respect. I was honoured with his friendship, and, notwithstanding the disparity of our age and station, I know not whether veneration for his virtues or personal attachment towards him prevailed more in my mind. His health declined from the period of his appointment ; so that he was unable to realize those wise views for the improvement of Ecclesiastical discipline, the education of youth, and the more regular fulfilment of every duty by the clergy and laity, which he had formed.
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The town of Kildare was home to Michael Corcoran's parish when he was elected Bishop by Propaganda on March 6, 1815, and approved by the Pope on March 12 of the same year. He succeeded to the Sees of Kildare and Leighlin. Born in Queen's County, Corcoran had been Rector successively of the parishes of Ballina and Kildare. When appointed, his health was infirm and his years far advanced. He was educated at Paris, and possessed a mind strong and discriminating, and a heart filled with benevolence. Doctor Doyle wrote that Corcoran was exceedingly charitable and humane. His manners, in Doyle's words, were "at once dignified and conciliating," ever inspiring those who approached him with love and respect. Doyle was honoured with his friendship, and notwithstanding the disparity of their age and station, knew not whether veneration for his virtues or personal attachment towards him prevailed more in his mind. His health declined from the period of his appointment, so that he was unable to realize those wise views for the improvement of ecclesiastical discipline, the education of youth, and the more regular fulfilment of every duty by the clergy and laity, which he had formed.

Requiem Mass for Father Hamilton at Carlow Cathedral

Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1874

On Wednesday 21 January following his death, a solemn Month's Memory Office and Requiem Mass for the repose of Father Hamilton's soul took place in the Cathedral, Carlow, presided over by Right Rev. Dr. Walshe and attended by numerous clergy from Carlow and Dublin dioceses.

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his precarious state of health, expressed their deepest sympathy, and immediately gave him leave for six months, allowing him to retain full pay, and if, at the expiration of that time, he should be invalided, securing to him an ample pension for life. He came to the home of his brother, Dr. W. Hamilton of Tarbeit, where all that a brother’s and sister’s loving-kindness could do to assuage the sufferings of an incurable malady was done. He expired on the 20th of December, the 36th anniversary of his Ordination, 1873, in the 60th year of his age. His remains were interred in the Parish Church at Tarbert. On Wednesday, the 21st of January following, a solemn Month’s Memory Office and Requiem Mass for the repose of his soul took place in the Cathedral, Carlow, at which his former fellow-professor and lifelong friend, the Right Rev. Dr. Walshe, presided, assisted by a numerous attendance of the clergy of his adopted Diocese, and also from that of Dublin. Amongst those present were the Very Rev. J. J. Taylor, D.D., Y.F., Very Rev. Archdeacon Dunne, V.F., Very Rev. P. Morrin, V.F., Very Rev. D. Kane, D.D., Very Rev. J. B. Kavanagh, D.D., Very Rev. Canon Pope (cousin to the deceased), etc., etc.
As a writer, Father Hamilton commanded great felicity of expression and elegance of style ; he was an eloquent and effective lecturer and pulpit orator, and in classics, and more especially in the knowledge of the Natural Sciences, had few compeers. A good Religious with whom Father Hamilton maintained a correspondence, has kindly supplied notes which she fortunately made from his writings. From these notes some extracts are here given ; they will serve as illustrations of his style and spirit: —

Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 213

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Close to Carlow, in the cathedral, a Requiem Mass was said for Father Hamilton on Wednesday the 21st of January, 1874. It was a Month's Memory Office for the repose of his soul, held the month after he died on the 20th of December, 1873, the 36th anniversary of his Ordination, in the 60th year of his age. He had been suffering from an incurable malady. He came to the home of his brother, Dr. W. Hamilton of Tarbeit, where all that a brother's and sister's loving-kindness could do was done. His remains were interred in the Parish Church at Tarbert. The Mass in Carlow was presided over by the Right Rev. Dr. Walshe, his former fellow-professor and lifelong friend, assisted by a numerous attendance of clergy from his adopted diocese and also from Dublin. Among those present were the Very Rev. J. J. Taylor, the Very Rev. Archdeacon Dunne, the Very Rev. P. Morrin, the Very Rev. D. Kane, the Very Rev. J. B. Kavanagh, and the Very Rev. Canon Pope, who was a cousin of the deceased. As a writer, Father Hamilton commanded great felicity of expression and elegance of style. He was an eloquent and effective lecturer and pulpit orator, and in classics, and more especially in the knowledge of the Natural Sciences, had few compeers. A good Religious with whom he maintained a correspondence supplied notes she made from his writings.

Rev. Richard Coffey serves as Chaplain to the Curragh Camp

near Curragh Camp · population centre · Kildare · 1853–1873

Rev. Richard Coffey, educated at Carlow College, served as Chaplain to the Curragh Camp before being promoted to the Parish of Rosenallis, where he later died.

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Educated at Carlow College — appointed Dean of Lay College November, 1851 — Bursar, 1853 — left, July, 1873. Served as Chaplain to the Curragh Camp, from which he was promoted to the Parish of Rosenallis where he died.
Rev. Andrew Phelan,

Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 226

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As you pass through Curragh Camp, this was the posting of Reverend Richard Coffey. He studied at Carlow College and became chaplain here, serving until 1873. From the camp he was promoted to the parish of Rosenallis, where he later died.

Braughall appointed Parish Priest of Graiguenamanagh

Graiguenamanagh · townland · Kilkenny · 1818

Father Braughall was appointed Parish Priest of Graiguenamanagh in June 1818, succeeding Father Lewis Moore.

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Father Braughall returned to Ireland in 1807, and served for some ten years as curate at Raheen, in the Queen’s County, which at that time was included in the Parish of Clonenagh. Whilst there, he erected the chapel of Shanahoe, the site for which, and also a generous donation, he obtained from a Mr. Bourden then residing at Springmount, in that vicinity. He was appointed Parish Priest of Graig-namanagh in June, 1818, in succession to Father Lewis Moore.
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Somewhere around here, Father Braughall took up a new post in June 1818, appointed Parish Priest of Graiguenamanagh in succession to Father Lewis Moore. He had returned to Ireland in 1807 and served for some ten years as curate at Raheen, in the Queen's County, then part of the Parish of Clonenagh. While there he erected the chapel of Shanahoe. The site and a generous donation came from a Mr. Bourden, then residing at Springmount in that vicinity.

Carmelite house at Leighlin-Bridge

Leighlinbridge · town · Carlow · 1800

The only religious house in the Diocese of Leighlin was of the Carmelite Order at Leighlin-Bridge, consisting of two members.

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“ Parishes in the Dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin, forty-three in number ; all, except Mountrath, composed, it is supposed, of from two to six or eight, and in some instances, more unions. There is only one religious house in the Diocese of Leighlin, and that of the Carmelite Order, in Leighlin-Bridge, consisting of two members. There is a Franciscan Friar resident in Carlow, but no convent. In the above number of Curates and Coadjutors in the Diocese of Leighlin, there are several regulars, but no Parish Priest of that order in Leighlin any more than Kildare.
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Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 273

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Leighlinbridge had the only religious house in the Diocese of Leighlin. It belonged to the Carmelite Order, and it consisted of just two members. A Franciscan friar lived in Carlow, but he had no convent there. Across the diocese, several of the curates and coadjutors were regulars, but no parish priest of that order served in Leighlin, any more than in Kildare.

Conran Cousins as Parish Priests of Ballinakill and Ballin

Ballinakill · town · Laois · 1822

John Carroll's letter identifies his uncle's first cousins Daniel and James Conran as parish priests of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, with Daniel serving as Pastor of Ballinakill and James at Ballin, near Carlow.

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The Bev. John Carroll, as a distinguished child of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, is also worthy of notice in these pages. In a letter dated Orphan Asylum, 35th Street, Chicago, October 30th, 1822, he says: — “I was born at Hophall in the parish of Maryborough, within half a mile of Dr. Burke’s birthplace. My uncle Dr. Burke had two first cousins, Daniel and James Conran, both of whom were parish priests of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin, the former was Pastor of Ballinakill, and the latter, of Ballin, near Carlow. My uncle was the most humble, pious, and learned priest I ever knew. He was constantly engaged in writing.”
The “Acadian Becorder,” published in the course of the last year an interesting series of articles entitled “ Halifax in the olden time,” containing items of information gleaned from its early numbers. Treating of the years 1827-8, we meet with the following references to Father Carroll : —

Internet Archive collectionsrelat01come, Chapter 266

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The town of Ballinakill has a connection to a letter written far from Ireland. In 1822, a priest named John Carroll wrote from the Orphan Asylum on 35th Street in Chicago, on October 30th. He said he was born at Hophall in the parish of Maryborough, within half a mile of Dr. Burke's birthplace. His uncle, Dr. Burke, had two first cousins, Daniel and James Conran. Both were parish priests of the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Daniel Conran was Pastor of Ballinakill. His brother James served at Ballin, near Carlow. Carroll called his uncle the most humble, pious, and learned priest he ever knew, and said he was constantly engaged in writing. The letter survives in a collection relating to the dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin, preserving these family ties across the ocean from Chicago back to this town.

Collections relating to the dioceses of Kildare and Leighlin (vol. 1)

The stories, best first

Anniversary Requiem Office for Dr. Doyle in Carlow Cathedral, 1835

Archbishop Fleming urges Dempsy to support Duke of Lorrain's Protectorate

Bartholomew FitzPatrick born at Boardstown, educated at Trim

Bishop Matthew Sanders, native of Drogheda, builds choir of Leighlin Cathedral

Conal Moore, Vicar-General, linked to O'More family of Leix

Consecration of Bishop Edward Nolan at Carlow Cathedral

Convent of St. Joseph at Danelagh Assists Carlow Cathedral Building

Descent from Cahir O'Nolan of Ballykealy

Doyle joins the Augustinian Convent at New Ross after Peninsula service

Doyle's novitiate at Grantstown

Dr Delany builds convents and monasteries at Tullow and Mountrath

Dr. Kane's devotion to St Philip Neri while pastor of Philipstown

Dr. Kinsella honours Dr. FitzGerald's memory in Carlow Cathedral

Erection of the Temple within the Convent enclosure at Tullow

Francis Haly inducted Parish Priest of Kilcock by Dr. Doyle

James Maher educated at Quaker school in Ballitore

O'Connor's parish works in Maryborough

Provincial Synod held at Tyrchogir near Portarlington, 1640

Rev. Benjamin Joseph Braughall born in Kildare town

Rev. Daniel McCarthy becomes chaplain at Curragh Camp

Rev. Dr. Kelly's grave inscription at Kellistown

Dissolution of St. Stephen's Monastery at Old Leighlin

Bishop Finn dies at Killeigh, Kings County

Bishop Geoffry Hereford buried at Kildare

Braughall erects the chapel of Shanahoe

Clergy Deputation Meets Bishop Walshe at Braganza

Daniel Delany born at Paddock near Mountrath

Dean Staunton's death and burial, later removed to College Cemetery

Doyle appointed Professor at Carlow College

Doyle's schooling at New Ross under Father Crane

Dr. Kane's clerical postings: Leighlin-Bridge, Tullow, Philipstown, Baltinglass

Dr. Kane's death and month's memory office at Carlow College

Exhortations at Presentation Convent chapel, Cork

Father Braughall's Farewell Greetings to Graiguenamanagh and Raheen Parishioners

Father Byrne's Latin tomb inscription at Carlow College cemetery

Father Hamilton Offered Parish of Philipstown

Father John Carroll Born Near Burke's Birthplace at Hophall

Francis Haly's curacy in Rathvilly and administratorship of Mountrath

Landlords' grant of ground to Myshall parish priest

Patrick Maher of Kilrush Donates £200 to Carlow Cathedral

Priest Sir Patrick Oge active around Tullow parish

Richard O'Reilly consecrated Bishop at Kilcock parish chapel

St. Gobban's church at Killamery

Town of Old Leighlin recorded with 86 burgesses

Birth of Bishop James Walshe at New Ross

Carmelite house in the town of Kildare

Dominican house at Newbridge

Doyle's charitable preaching and ministry in Carlow

Dr. Kane educated at Carlow College and ordained sub-deacon

Father Patrick Brennan, Superior of Carlow College and Parish Priest of Kildare

FitzPatrick's missionary duties at Athy and Booterstown

Francis Haly appointed Administrator of Mountrath

Free school established at Maryborough for the Diocese of Leighlin

Hamilton serves the missions of Mountrath, Bagenalstown and Rathvilly

Michael Corcoran, Parish Priest of Kildare, elected Bishop

Requiem Mass for Father Hamilton at Carlow Cathedral

Rev. Richard Coffey serves as Chaplain to the Curragh Camp

Braughall appointed Parish Priest of Graiguenamanagh

Carmelite house at Leighlin-Bridge

Conran Cousins as Parish Priests of Ballinakill and Ballin