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Priory of St. Stephen dissolved at Old Leighlin, 1432
Oldleighlin · parish · Carlow · 1432
The Priory of St. Stephen at Old Leighlin was dissolved in 1432 by authority of Pope Eugenius IV on the petition of Dean Nicholas Cloal, with its lands annexed to the Deanery.
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This Priory was dissolved in 1432, by authority of Pope Eugenius 1Y. on the petition of Nicholas Cloal, the Dean, and the lands thereunto belonging were annexed to the Deanery. {Ware ; Dowling's Annals.)
The Corporation of Old Leighlin is reported, by the Comissioners on Municipal Corporations, to have “ probably existed by prescription.” On the 5th of March, 1635, it was ordered by the
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Ruins of Barragh's old church
Barragh · townland · Carlow
The old church of Barragh parish still stands in ruins near the road to Newtownbarry, about a mile-and-a-half from Myshall, with one gable and part of a side wall remaining; the burial-ground lies nearby divided from the ruin by a rivulet.
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This name is supposed to be of ecclesiastical origin and derived from a St. Barrach , who built a church here, but of whom there is now no further account. (Ord. Survey Papers.) The old church of this parish still remains in ruins, situated on the road leading to Newtownbarry at the distance of about a mile-andhalf from Myshall. One gable and portion of one of the side walls are standing. The dimensions of the church were 78 feet long, by 21 feet broad. Ryan mentions a window — probably it
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Ruins of old church at Shanakill in Boley
Boley · townland · Laois
The ruins of the old church of Shanakill, meaning 'the old church', still stand in the townland of Boley surrounded by an ancient burial-ground; its vicarage was one of the most highly valued in the old Diocesan Taxation.
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This, which signifies “ the old church,” was the name of an ancient parish now incorporated in that of Raheen. The ruins of the old church are still to be seen in the present townland of Boley, surrounded by an ancient burial-ground. In the old Taxation of the Diocese of Leighlin ( See Vol. I., p. 239), the Vicarage de Shankyll is valued at £3 6s. 8d., one of the most highly valued in the list. In this district, and at the distance of a mile-and-half from the old ruin, stands the Chapel of Shanahoe, the chapel-of-ease, erected by Father Braughall, the pilgrim (See Vol. l.} p. 287) whilst acting as curate in this parish. The date of its erection was about the year 1816 ; the site was obtained, along with a liberal contribution towards the work, from a Mr. Bourden, who resided then at Springmount, where he died about the year 1818.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 318
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Ruins of Sliguff parochial church over the Barrow
Sliguff · townland · Carlow · 1832
The old parochial Church of Sliguff, beautifully sited above the River Barrow, survives only as a mere scrap of walls; Ryan's 1832 account describes two standing side walls, originally 78 feet long by 21 feet broad.
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This name is derived from Slighe-dhubh, i.e. “the Black Road,’’ and would be more correctly anglicised Sliduff. — {Joyce) There is but a mere scrap of the walls of the old parochial Church now remaining, and no inscription in the graveyard adjoining worth noting. The site is beautifully elevated over the Barrow. Ryan, in Hist. Co. Carlow, describes the ruins as he found them, in 1832 : “ Two side walls of the old Church are standing. The structure was originally seventy-eight feet in length and twenty-one in breadth ; but now only fifty-one feet of the side walls remain. In 1806,” he adds, “a fine gold ancient clasp for a cloak was found near Sliguff ruins, by Mr.
PARISH OF BAGNALSTOWN.
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Sisters of Mercy convent established at Rathangan
Rathangan · townland · Kildare · 1877
A Convent of the Sisters of Mercy was established at Rathangan, Co. Kildare, in 1877, with the Sisters coming from Alton, England.
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A Convent of the Sisters of Mercy was established at Eathangan, Co. of Kildare, in 1877, the Sisters coming thither from Alton, England.
Naas Convent was opened on the Feast of our Lady of Mercy, September 24th, 1839, and was called St. Mary’s. In 1876 the Sisters took charge of the Workhouse Hospital at Naas, and more recently that of Celbridge, where also one of the Sisters has the care of the school. Naas Convent has lately been much enlarged and improved. Eleven years after its foundation, Dr. Andrew Byrne, the first Bishop of Little Eock, Arkansas, having applied to this Community for a colony, four professed members and six postulants, volunteered for the mission. The party left Naas in November, 1850, and after a perilous voyage of seven weeks, reached New Orleans, January the 23rd, 1851 ; they reached their final destination on the 5th of February following.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 394
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St. Aengus the Culdee fostered and buried at Cluain-eidhnech
Clonenagh · townland · Laois
St. Aengus the Culdee studied from boyhood at the Monastery of Clonenagh and was later buried there beside the river Nore, according to a metrical life and the Martyrology of Donegal.
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It is at Cluain-eidhnech he was nursed ;
At Cluain-eidhnech he was buried ;
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 279
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here at Clonenagh, St. Aengus the Culdee was nursed and later buried beside the river Nore. He studied at the Monastery of Clonenagh from boyhood, according to a metrical life and the Martyrology of Donegal.
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Acaun Monastery ruins in Tobinstown townland
Tobinstown · townland · Carlow
In Tobinstown townland, near the ruins of Acaun church, are the remains of what is called Acaun Monastery, with little of the walls remaining; a square building here measuring 15½ by 16 feet contains an arch, possibly of a doorway, partly buried by earth.
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long, by 18 wide. In the old grave-yard attached, is the upper part of a stone cross sunk in the ground, and a rude stone vessel, probably a Baptismal font. Also, in the same townland and very near the above, are the remains of what is called Acaun Monastery. Little of the walls remain. In the ruins of a square building here, measuring 15J feet by 16, is an arch, perhaps of a doorway, but at present the earth is heaped up almost to its top. Its height above the level of the surrounding land would be about that of a doorway. Acaun Church and Monastery ruins are noticed in the Name Book. ( Ord . Surv.)
Rathdonill.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 332
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Castle in Ballyloo attributed to the Murphys
Ballyloo · townland · Carlow
In Ballyloo townland stands a small portion of a castle which, tradition says, belonged to a family of the Murphys.
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Sometimes written Tullowmagbymah, and Thumagurna, is bounded on the north by the Parish of Ballycrogue ; south, by that of Nurney; east, by those of Kellistown, Gilbertstown, and Templepeter ; and west, by the Parishes of Ballynacarrig and Clonmulsh. A Saint Dioma, Bishop, of Tech Dioma, a descendant of Cormac, King of Hy Kinselagh, and brother to Saints Seighin Gabul and Failbhe of Rathvilly, was connected with Tullomagrinagh ; his feast was celebrated on the 9th of March. Nicholas Maguire, a distinguished scholar, and Bishop of Leighlin from A.D. 1490 to 1512, was born here, as we learn from Dowling’s Annals. — ( See Vol. I., p. 52.) A part of the gable of an old church stands in the parish burial-ground. On it is a semicircular window of cut stone, 2 feet 2 inches in height, and 6J inches broad on the outside, where it is 3 feet from the ground. The inside (the side to the west) is battered very much. It appears, by the traces of the foundations, that the church was 19 yards long, and 7 yards broad. There was formerly a church in Kileballyhue townland, at which, tradition says, Hugh Cavanagh was killed. A road now runs over the ground which was occupied by the church-yard. A well, called St. Brigid’s, was, till within some years past, in Graig-na- Spiddogue (“ the village of the robins.”) In Bally loo townland stands a small portion of a castle which, tradition says, belonged to a family of the Murphys. There were three castles, it is said, in Graigalug (“the village of the hollow,”) townland, in which a small portion of the wall of one still remains. Part of
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Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 357
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Death and burial of Rev. Thomas Byrne at Tullow Abbey
Tullow · town · Carlow · 1746
Rev. Thomas Byrne, probable pastor of Tullow parish, died on 7th September 1746 aged 70, and was interred at the Abbey grave-yard.
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Rev. Thomas Byrne was probably the succeeding P.P. He died 7th of September, 1746, aged 70, and is interred at the Abbey grave-yard.
Rhv. James Keeffe succeeded. Dr. Keeffe was elected Bishop of the Diocese, on the 7th of November, 1751. For details of his episcopate see Vol. I., p. 82. He continued to act as Pastor of Tullow after his consecration. In a Return of 1766 (See Appendix), he is stated to be then residing in the parish of Ahade ; that is no doubt, in the portion of it which is included in the modern parish of Tullow. To an official document of the year 1772, his signature runs : “ Datum in loco nostri refugii, hac die 1 ma Septembris , Anno Domini 1772. Jacobus Keeffe.” Dr. Keeffe, and the succeeding Prelates, who resided at Tullow, appear to have retained the pastoral charge of the parish : —
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Death of Bishop James Keeffe at Carlow, 1787
Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1787
The Right Rev. James Keeffe, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, died at Carlow on 18th September 1787.
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The Bight Bev. James Keeffe, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, died at Carlow on the 18th of September, 1787.
1798. An attempt was made by the insurgents to take Carlow on the morning of the 25th of May. They had previously assembled at Yiewmouut, the residence of Sir Ed. W. Crosbie, Bart., from whence they marched on the town. The garrison, however, having previously received intelligence of their purpose, were prepared to oppose them, and the attempt ended in the defeat and slaughter of the assailants, of whom, it is stated, 600 were killed ; several who had sought refuge in the cabins in the outlets of the town were burned to death by these cabins being set on fire by the soldiery for that purpose. On the Queen’s County side of the Barrow, 417 of these victims were buried in a sandpit ; the spot still bears the name of Croppie Hole. “After the defeat,” Gordon writes, “ executions commenced, as elsewhere, in this calamitous period, and about 200 were, in a short time, put to death by martial law. Amongst the earliest victims was Sir Edward Crosbie,* a gentleman esteemed for his humanity and other amiable qualities, but offensive to some by frequently expressing his pity for the poor peasantry of Ireland oppressed by enormous rents. His mis-
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 42
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Death of Rev. Patrick Higgins at Ardnaboy
Ardnaboy · townland · Wicklow · 1830
Rev. Patrick Higgins died at Ardnaboy, the house in which he was born, a short distance from Knockananagh chapel where his remains repose.
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This priest died in the house in which he was born, at Ardnaboy, within a short distance of the chapel in which his remains repose. The above epitaph was the composition of the Very Rev. Denis Lalor, P.P. of Hacketstown, and afterwards of Bagnalstown.
Cranereen.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 225
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Deserted graveyard and church site at Clonkeen
Clonkeen · townland · Laois
At Clonkeen, near Mountrath, an ancient church and cemetery once stood, marked by the place-name Churchfield; within living memory corpses were interred there, but the land was later opened for a sheep range and all headstones and grave traces removed.
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This is the site of a disused cemetery, and, probably, also of an ancient church. As has been already stated, in chapter on Parish of Mountrath, St. Fintan most probably was born at Clonkeen in Leix. There is another and more remarkable place of this name, with ancient ecclesiastical ruins, in Parish of Ballinakill; each of these places may reasonably lay claim to the honour of being the birth-place of the “ head of the monks of Erin it appears impossible to decide in favour of one more than the other. St. Fintan’s Clonkeen, was the site of an ancient monastery, for particulars regarding which see chapter on Parish of Ballinakill. The site of this ancient church may be reached through an intricate old roadway, which debouches from the Dublin and Limerick great road on the south side, between Maryborough and Mountrath. A curious and very ancient hollow way leads immediately to the spot, on the verge of a very extensive bog stretching to the south and east. Several fine and fertile arable, meadow, and pasture fields, lying low, however, surround it to the north and west. The place is designated Churchfield, which proves that a church formerly stood here, on the site of the obliterated cemetery. Within the memory of persons living, corpses were here interred ; but of late years, the land having been occupied by a farmer, and the graveyard having been opened for a sheep range, was deserted. The headstones have been removed, and not even the trace of a grave now remains. — (Canon O’Hanlon’s Lives of Irish SS., Vol. II., 576.)
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 319
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Disused burial-ground and ancient church wall at Bestfield
Bestfield or Dunganstown · townland · Carlow
At Bestfield, between the Oak Park demesne wall and the Barrow, there is a disused burial-ground containing a portion of one side wall of a small ancient church, believed to have been the parochial church of Painstown.
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ordained in 1694, at Blarney, Co. Cork, by John Sleyne, Bishop of Cork ; his sureties were Michael Gelagh of Catherlogh, saddler, and John Lawlor of same, cottoner. The Return of 1731 (See Vol. I, p. 269) simply states that in Painstown there is one private chapel ; and a similar Return, dated 1766 (See Appendix) gives James Dempsy as Popish Priest of Painstown. These priests were probably chaplains to the Cookes of Painstown, whose demesne under the new name of Oak Park is now the residence of the Bruen family. As to the Cookes, O’Harte (Irish Pedigrees ) thinks that the ancestors of this branch of the family came to Ireland in the 13th century, with Roger De Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, and settled in the County of Carlow. “ I have traced,” he says, — pp. 332 & 595, — “ the genealogy of this family to John Cooke of Carlow, who was an officer in a Regiment of Horse in the army of King James. This John Cooke and his brother took up arms for faith and sovereign , and so warmly espoused the cause of this king that, in grateful recognition of their devotion to him, his majesty granted them the title, for ever, of the Cookes of the Cavaliers. The family estates having been confiscated in consequence of their adherence to King James, this John Cooke, after the battle of Aughrim, settled in Connaught. One of his brothers named Matthew, went to France as an officer in the Royal Irish Regiment of Foot- guards, and most likely was the person alluded to by O’Callaghan in his Irish Brigades, as the Matthew Cooke who died there in 1740.” At Bestfield, between Oak Park demesne wall and the Barrow, there is a disused burial-ground having in it a portion of one side wall of a small ancient church. This would appear to have been the parochial church of Painstown. Within the Deer Park, the site is pointed out of a small Franciscan Friary founded here by the Cooke family. The walls have quite disappeared, but the foundations of a building may still be traced, and the fact of the adjoining gate and road being still known respectively as the Friary Gate and the Friary Road, gives confirmation to the tradition. The Houses of the Irish Franciscans were often small, with two or three Fathers, and often established only temporarily. This one at Painstown appears to have belonged to this class.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 47
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Dominican Convent of Naas founded by Eustace ancestor
Naas · town · Kildare
An ancestor of Sir Roland Eustace had founded, about a century earlier, the Dominican Convent of Naas under the invocation of St. Eustachius.
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Thomas Eustace, Yiscount Baltinglass, above referred to, was descended from John Eustace, a Norman noble, who accompanied King Henry II. to Ireland, and who, with a grant of large possessions, was appointed Governor of the County of Kildare. His descendant, Sir Edward Eustace, Knt., was constituted, early in the 15th century, Lord Deputy to Richard, Duke of York. His son, Sir Roland Eustace, was created, in 1454, Baron of Portlester, and a Knight of St. George of the Pale. This Sir Roland founded, in 1560, the Franciscan Monastery of New Abbey, near Kilcullen Bridge. An ancestor of his had founded, about a century before, the Dominican Convent of Naas, under the invocation of St. Eustachius. Sir Roland was succeeded by his nephew, Sir Thomas Eustace, Knt., who was created Baron of Kilcullen in 1541, and Yiscount Baltinglass in the year following, being then possessed of one-half of the County of Kildare, with large possessions in the Counties of Meath, Wicklow, and Dublin. His son, Rowland, 2nd Yiscount, filled, for 38 years, the offices of Lord Treasurer and Lord Deputy. He was succeeded by his eldest son, James, 3rd Yiscount ; he, having resisted the ordinance of Queen Elizabeth which required that no more Parliaments should be held in Ireland, but that the nation should be cessed for the support of the State at the will of the Deputy, was committed
* Since the above was written, the old castellated residence of the Abbots of Baltinglass has been demolished by the Rev. Mr. Ussher, the Protestant Incumbent. It is a subject of additional regret that one bearing the name of our distinguished Irish antiquary should be responsible for this act.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 138
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As you pass through Naas in Kildare, this town holds the site of a Dominican convent founded under the invocation of St. Eustachius. An ancestor of Sir Roland Eustace established it about a century before Sir Roland's own time. The Eustace family had deep roots here. Their line traced back to John Eustace, a Norman noble who came to Ireland with King Henry the Second and was appointed Governor of County Kildare. Sir Roland himself, created Baron of Portlester in 1454, went on to found the Franciscan monastery of New Abbey near Kilcullen Bridge. But it was his forebear who placed the Dominican house here in Naas, dedicated to the saint who shared the family name. The Eustaces held great influence across Kildare and beyond for generations, serving as Lord Deputies and Lord Treasurers of Ireland.
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Grant to Duiske Abbey by Donal Keagh Kavanagh MacMurrough
Graiguenamanagh · townland · Kilkenny · 1471–1475
Donal Keagh Kavanagh MacMurrough, Lord of all Leinster, granted 8d. English from every ploughland in his dominions to the Abbey of Duiske by a deed dated at Enniscorthy in 1471, later exhibited with its original seal at a Royal Archaeological Association meeting in 1880.
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A.D. 1475. Donal Keagh Kavanagh MacMurrough, Lord of all Leinster, by Deed, granted 8d. English from every ploughland in his dominions to the Abbey of Duiske. At a meeting of the Royal Archaeological Association, on the 21st January, 1880, the Rev. Dean Graves, by permission of the Marquis of Ormonde, exhibited from the Evidence Chamber, Kilkenny Castle, the original Deed, by Donaldus Fuscus Kevanach Mac Murchu, Dominus totius Lageniae (Donald Keagh Kavanagh Mac Murrough, Lord of all Leinster), granting 8d. lawful money of England, from every ploughland in his dominions to the Abbey of Duiske. This Deed is dated at Iniscorthy, April 3rd, 1471 (15th Edwd. IY). Appended to it is a fine seal, three inches in diameter, bearing within a quatrefoil a shield charged with a lion passant , with two crescents beneath, supported at each side by lions rampant , and above and below by demy angels, with the legend SIGILLUM DONAL MEIC MUR-
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 194
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Mass-house built at Graig in 1728
Graiguenamanagh · townland · Kilkenny · 1728–1731
A Parliamentary return of 1731 records that in Graig there was one Mass-house, built in 1728, with no private chapels, friaries, or nunneries, and that Robert Rossiter was Popish parish priest.
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From a Parliamentary return of the state of Popery, made 6th November, 1731 ( See Vol. /., p. 26 8), it appears that in Graig there was one Mass-house, built in 1728: that there were no private chapels, friaries, or nunneries, no Popish schoolmaster, and that Robert Rossiter was Popish parish priest. It is added that the Friars of Ross frequently officiate here; that in Powerstown there was Mass-house, built in 1731, and that Robert Rossiter was also parish priest here.
In a similar return, made in April, 1766 ( See Appendix ), it is stated that in Powerstown there were two Protestant families, 130 Papist families, and two Popish priests, Robert Rossiter and Laurence Clooney. The same priests are stated to officiate in Grange Sylvia.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 215
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Memorial tablets to pastors Eugene Kelly and James Kavanagh at Doonane chapel
Doonane · townland · Laois · 1859–1876
Two marble tablets within the Chapel of Doonane commemorate Rev. Eugene Kelly, who served as pastor of Doonane and Mayo for 31 years and died on Easter Sunday 1859, and Rev. James Kavanagh, P.P., who died on 6 January 1876 aged 67.
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Within the Chapel of Doonane two marble tablets have been raised to the memory of two former pastors of the parish. The following are the inscriptions : — “ Beneath are deposited the mortal remains of the Bev. Eugene Kelly, who laboured well in the sacred ministry for 44 years, during the last 31 of which he was the vigilant and zealous pastor of Doonane and Mayo. Having by word and example taught his flock the blessedness of walking blamelessly in the way of the Lord, this good priest, upon Easter Sunday, 1859, closed his earthly career in the precious peace procured by the bright hope which sustains the faithful Christian.
“ Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord . — Apoc. xiv.”
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 186
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Old church and burial ground at Ballyellin
Ballyellin and Tomdarragh · townland · Carlow · 1625
The site of the old church of Ballyellin lies beside the road from Borris to Gore's Bridge, with some remaining wall portions and an overgrown burial ground containing a Barnevall inscription and an ancient octagonal baptismal font.
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bris Anno Dom. 1625.” The actual inscription as far as it now exists, is “ . . . . dus Barnevall de Baleleen generosus
. . . Hoc monumentum fieri fecerunt 3 die Octobris . .
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 91
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Preceptory of Bally-Mac-William-Roe established by Knights Templars
Ballymoon · townland · Carlow · 1300–1312
A Preceptory of the Knights Templars was established at Bally-Mac-William-Roe, in the district of Ballymoon, about the year 1300; the site of the house is now unknown and it seems not to have survived the suppression of the Templars in 1312.
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A Preceptory of the Knights Templars was established here about the year 1300 — ( Archdall ). Even the site of this house,
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Presentation Convent founded at Maryborough
Maryborough · townland · Laois · 1824
In 1824, Mother M. Magdalen Breen led a colony of Sisters from Carlow to establish a Convent of the Presentation Order at Maryborough.
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In 1824, Mother M. Magdalen Breen led a colony from Carlow to found a Convent of the Order at Maryborough. Since then the following Foundations have taken place : —
Kildare, in 1829, from Carlow.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 392
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Ruined church and ancient font at Gilbertstown
Gilbertstown · townland · Carlow
The parochial district of Gilbertstown, also called Bendenstown, has a graveyard marking the site of its church, whose walls have disappeared though many of the stones remain scattered about. An ancient baptismal font also survives at the site.
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This parochial district was also called Bendenstown. The site of the church is marked by a graveyard, now but little used. The walls of the church have disappeared, but a large amount of the stones which composed them are still lying about. An ancient Baptismal font is also here.
Killmurry.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 113
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Ruined church of Templemoneen in Tankardstown
Tankardstown · townland · Carlow · 1745
The old church of Templemoneen, meaning 'the church of the little bog,' stands in Tankardstown townland with a portion of the west gable and part of the north side-wall still standing, and a headstone dated 1745.
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In Tankardstown townland are found the ruins of an old church called Templemoneen , “ the church of the little bog.” It is thus described in the Name Book : Four or five head-stones in the grave-yard, a portion of the west gable standing, about 9 feet high, and about 5 yards of the north side- wall adjoining east gable, of about the same height, and covered with ivy. One stone has an inscription, dating to 1745.
In the north side of Kill, alias Kilmagaravogue townland, is
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 373
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Ruins of old church of Killinane
Killinane · townland · Carlow
The old church of Killinane, situated between Leighlin Bridge and Bagnalstown, survives as a confused mass of ruins with no architectural features preserved, comprising two apartments of measured dimensions per the Ordnance Survey.
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This ancient parish is also incorporated with Leighlin. It is situated on the west side of the Barrow, between the towns of Leighlin-Bridge and Bagnalstown. The old church of Killinane forms such a confusion of ruins, that it is impossible togive a satisfactory description of them. No architectural features appear in a state of preservation. It consisted of two apartments, the one of which to the east was, as appears by the ruins, 27J ft. long, by 17 feet broad. On the south side- wall, near the middle gable, there wTas a door. The breadth of the west part is 23 feet; the length remaining of the north side-wall, is 32 feet. The west gable is levelled (Ord. Survey).
Cloydagh.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 26
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Slaney bridge at Tullow built 1767
Tullow · town · Carlow · 1767
The bridge across the Slaney at Tullow was built in 1767, as an inscription on it indicates according to Lewis's Topographical Dictionary.
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7he bridge across the Slaney was built in 1767, as an inscription on it indicates ( Lewis Top. Diet.) Theobald, grandson and heir to Sir Edmund Butler of Roscra and Clogrennan Castles, was created, in 1603, Viscount Tullowphelim ; the titles of Ormonde and Ossory were likewise secured to him. He died in 1613, without issue. Richard, 5th son of the 1st Du^e of Ormonde, was, in 1639, created Baron of Clogrennan, Visjount Tullow, and Earl of Arran; he died without issue in 1683. These titles were again revived in 1693, in the person
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Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 369
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The Friar's Garden plot near Wells church ruins
Wells · townland · Carlow
An adjoining plot near the old church at Wells is named The Friar's Garden, possibly because a friar resided there in comparatively recent times.
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gether with one of those that formed the top. The three are granite, dressed with a chisel. It appears from the position of the top one with respect to the side ones, on the upper stone of which it partly rests, that the window was of a quadrangular form. The whole of the remainder of it is destroyed. The inner sides of the door on the S. wall, which has been before mentioned, are built with granite stones, dressed as those used in the construction of the other features already described. The top consists of a segmental arch, built with hammered lime-stone, and cemented with lime and sand mortar. The height of the sides to where the arch rests, is 9 feet 2 inches. The segment makes the whole height but a few inches more, the exact number of which I had not the proper means to discover. The outside chiselled granite stones are still seen in the part of the door to the E. ; these formed on this side the impost on which the arch rested. The arch, which is now destroyed, was, it appears, pointed. The opposite side is battered ; the stones with which it was built have been taken away. The height of the first-named impost is 4 feet 2% inches. At the distance of 20 feet 3^ inches from this door, towards the E., there is on the wall a semicircular-headed window which is 3 feet 4 inches from the ground ; on the outside, is 5 inches broad, and has sides 4 feet 4 inches high to where they meet the small arch at top, the height of which, from a straight line drawn between its imposts where it rests, is 3 inches, making the whole height of the window 4 feet 7 inches. It is all built on the outside with chiselled granite stones. On the inside it is 5 feet 9 inches from the ground, 3 feet broad in the lower part, and about 5^ feet high, being of a quadrangular form, and consisting of mason work. One flag-stone crosses it at top. Near the E. gable, on this wall, is a window of similar construction and form with the one just described ; on the outside it is 6 inches broad at bottom, and 5 inches at top, and is of the same height with the latter. It is stopped with mason- work on the inside. Of the N. side-wall, 30^ feet in length next the middle gable remain. There was a window on it near this gable. It was placed near the top of the wall, and its sides and upper part are now so battered that the original form is not discoverable. The whole building, which must be considered as (comparatively) modern, exhibits a construction of lime stones hammered and cemented with lime and sand mortar. It has been remarked where granite stones were used. I omitted to remark above that the middle gable has a belfry on its top. At the village of Wells there is a stone which is said to be one of those set up to mark the bounds of the borough of Old Leighlin ; there is no inscription on it. The quality of lime-stone in it, is not, according to local information, found in the Co. of Carlow ; there is a lime-stone formation of the same description in the Co. of Kilkenny. The stone rests on the ground, and is a square whose side is 2 feet. In the top is chiselled a square hole, the sides and depth of which are 9 inches. There are 4 inches in height of this stone dressed with a chisel around the cavity, which are not included in the solid body of the square according to the dimensions here given. Some persons think that this was the pedestal of a cross, and that it belonged to the old church at Wells. In digging a grave in the old church-yard here, a stone was found which fitted the one just mentioned as a cap, as the local term is. An adjoining plot is named The Friar's Garden, but this name may have been given on account of a friar having resided here in comparatively recent times." u
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Tradition that Straboe was formerly a town
Straboe · townland · Carlow
There was also a castle in Straboe townland of which not a vestige remains, and local tradition holds that Straboe was formerly a town.
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parish of Tullophelim. Its name signifies “ the Srath, or holm of the cows.” In the townland of Straboe is part of the N. wall of an old church, called Teampull buide, i.e. “ the Yellow Church it had a large burial-ground attached to it, but at present there is not even the sign of graves. The wall referred to is built into a wall separating two fields, and would not attract notice if not pointed out, but then , it is quite distinguishable from the rest of the fence. There is a large stone, about 6 feet long, and having crosses on it both above and below, which is likewise used as one of the stones in the wall. There is a tradition that in consequence of some blood which was spilt in a fight in this church which occurred during Mass time, the service was thenceforth transferred to the neighbouring church of Kinneagh. There was a well, believed holy, within about quarter of a mile of the church. There was also a castle in Straboe townland, of which not a vestige remains. There is a tradition that Straboe was formerly a town. (P. O’Keeffe, Ord. Survey .)
Kiltegan.
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Walter Skelton ordained at Kilkenny by Bishop Phelan
Kilkenny · city · Kilkenny · 1688
According to the 1701 Registry of Irish Parish Priests, Walter Skelton, aged 40 and residing in Bridge-street Dublin as P.P. of St. Peter's, was ordained in 1688 at Kilkenny by James Phelan, Bishop of Ossory.
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Within the ruined church of Sletty there is a tomb bearing the following inscription : — “ Hie jacent exuviae Edwardi Skelton necnon Brigidae Fitzsimons item Patricii et Nicbolai Skelton ad spem beatae resurrectionis in manu Domini depositae in hac quondam majorum suorum terra, vivi exulabaht, mortui quiescunt, qui avitam Deo religionem, gratam patriae charitatem, fidum Principi obsequium, debitam omnibus justitiam, semper servare studuerunt. Tu eis precare in Domino requiem et vitam geternam. Aug. 2. 1700.” Harris, p. 755, treating of the Lombard College, Paris, refers to “ Dr. Walter Skelton, Dean of Leighlin, who died 31st October, 1737, and was buried at Sletty, formerly the inheritance of his ancestors and in a work by Dr. Anderson, The Native Irish and their Descendants, this passage occurs : — “ Dr. Walter Skelton, from the Queen’s County, distinguished for his knowledge of Mathematics, was educated at Paris about the beginning of the last century. Returning to Ireland, he died titular Dean of Leighlin in October, 1737.” Gilbert (Hist. Dub) states that “ Dean Skelton was the instructor of the celebrated Irish antiquary, Charles O’Connor, of Ballinagar, who came to Dublin in 1727, to study under this distinguished scholar. He died in Bridgestreet, October 31, 1737.” In the Registry of Irish Parish Priests of 1701, we meet with Walter Skelton, residing at Bridge-street, Dublin, aged 40, P.P. of St. Peter’s, ordained 1688, at Kilkenny, by James Phelan, Bishop of Ossory, and his sureties were Laurence Eustace, of High-street, Brewer, and Patrick Dooling, of Fishamble-street, Tailor.” If Dean Skelton had been P.P. of St. Peter’s, as stated above, he must have resigned that position ; he appears in 1729 as Assistant in the parish of St. Andrew. Amongst the signatures to a Petition to the Holy See, from the Chapter and other clergy of the
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1607 Inquisition at Maryborough on Queen's County rectories
Maryborough · townland · Laois · 1607
An Inquisition taken at Maryborough in 1607 established that the rectories of Kilcronan, Disert-Gallen, and Clonkeen, among others, belonged to the Augustinian Priory of Great Connall in County Kildare.
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of his age. May their souls rest in peace — Amen.” Father Barron was an Ossory priest, a native of the adjoining parish of Ballvragget. Two other priests who officiated in this parish, De Leyne and O’Shea, are thought to be also interred here. In return of 1766 (see Appendix) an assistant priest named Dillon is given ; this probably is the De Leyne here referred to. An Inquisition taken at Maryborough on the 7th September, 1607, shows that the Rectories of Kilcronan, Disert-Gallen, and Clonkeen, with many others in the Queen’s County, belonged to the Augustinian Priory of Great Connall, County Kildare.
Succession of Pastors.
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Bishop Hugh Rufus grants village to Duiske Abbey
Graiguenamanagh · townland · Kilkenny · 1202–1218
Hugh Rufus, Bishop of Ossory, gave the village of Stathmarkestdivan with its churches to the Church of St. Mary of the Abbey of Duisk, reserving a yearly payment to the mother church of Ossory.
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Hugh Rufus, Bishop of Ossory (from 1202 to 1218), gave the village of Stathmarkestdivan, together with its churches, to the Church of St. Mary, of the Abbey of Duisk, reserving yearly to the mother church of Ossory 20s., in lieu of all services and exactions, whatsoever. ( Wares Bishops.) Witnesses : William Marescall, Earl of Pembroke ; H. (Herlewin), Bishop of Leighlin, and Odo, Prior of Kilkenny. {King).
a.d. 1210 (circa), David Abbot of the Yale of St. Saviour, surrendered and quitted all the claims that he and his convent had to certain tithes near Fotharta Nolan, in favour of the Abbey of St. Thomas, Dublin. Witnesses : H. (Herlewin), Bishop of Leighlin ; C. (Cornelius MacGelan), Bishop of Kildare; H. (Henry), Prior of Conall, and others. (Lodge, Vol. I., p. 117.)
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Castle site at Castlekelly named for O'Kelly family
Castlekelly · townland · Kilkenny
In the townland of Castlekelly, the site of a castle called Caislean Ui Cheallaigh is pointed out, from which the townland took its name.
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rectory of Kilmacahill, lately belonging to the dissolved Preceptory or Commandery of Killerge, in Co. Carlow, to hold for ever by the services thereout due and of right accustomed. — (Morrin). Father William Walsh, P.P, of this parish early in the 18th century, is said to have been buried here, and the place of his grave is pointed out as that afterwards occupied by the tower of the now demolished church. In the townland of Castlekelly in this parish, is pointed out the site of a castle, called Caislean Ui Cheallaigh , from which the townland took its name. There is another castle in the townland of Paulstown, said to have been built by the same family. (O' Donovan). On the bounds of Graigue-wood and Kellymount townlands is the site of an old and now disused burial-ground. A mountain stream runs beside the graveyard, and has worn for itself a channel about 20 feet deep. It was encroaching upon the graves ; in consequence of which, the people of the surrounding district contributed means by which a wall, protecting the burial-ground from the river, has been built. A memorial of this has been raised, surmounted by a Gothic cross, and underneath are inscriptions ; that on one side is : “ Enclosed by ratepayers of the townland on the north and south sides, in the year of our Lord 1872. Michael Carroll, guardian, Martin Treacy, contractor.” The inscription on the other side is as follows : — “ Graigue Abbey of Grey Friars, established in vii century, and under St. Gobbain. Enclosed under Peter Burchall, Esq., County Surveyor, 1872.” A startling record this, when it is remembered that the Order of Grey Friars was not instituted until some six centuries subsequent to the period named ! One of our early Irish monasteries may have stood here, but if so, there does not appear to be any record of it. A very ancient building certainly stood here, of which the foundations are still visible ; the walls were about four feet thick, and formed of field-stones, without cement or mortar. Traces of what appears to have been an ancient mill have been found in the adjoining river. The portion of the buildings popularly supposed to have been the Abbey, stood on the other side of the cemetery. IJp to a few years ago much of the walls remained ; but at present there is little more than a mound of rubbish to indicate the site. An adjoining piece of ground is called the white field, and the local explanation of this is that it was so named from the white habits worn by the monks — • an explanation, by the way, inconsistent with the statement that this was a Franciscan community.
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Charles Nolan's extensive 1704 parish charge including Clonmore and Aghold
Tullow · town · Carlow · 1704
The 1704 Registry of Parish Priests records Charles Nolan, residing at Tullow and aged 40, as parish priest covering an extensive charge including Tullow, Hacketstown, Harristown, Clonmore, Liscolman, Aghold, and Mullinecuffe, despite the law forbidding him a curate to assist.
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Charles Nolan. The Registry of Parish Priests made in 1704, records Charles Nolan, residing at Tullow, aged 40, as P.P. of Tullow, part of Ardreston, part of Barraugh, called Pubble Drum, Hacketstown, Harristown, Clonmore, Oryer in Liscolman, Aghold, and Mullinecuffe (an extensive charge, considering that the law would not tolerate the aid of a curate) ;
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Death of Rev. John Gahan, P.P. of Rathvilly
Rathvilly · town · Carlow · 1854
Rev. John Gahan, Parish Priest of Rathvilly, is recorded as having discharged his pastoral duties with great piety and fervour, leaving many monuments of his zeal, and died on 28th June 1854 aged 70.
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the remains of the Rev. John Gahan, P.P. of Rathvilly. With great piety and fervour he discharged his pastoral duties, leaving in the parish many monuments of his zeal. He died 28th of June, 1854, aged 70 years. Requiescat in Pace . Amen!'
Kilranelagh.
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Deaths of abbots of Sruthair recorded in the Annals
Shrule · townland · Laois · 901–1355
The Annals record the deaths of successive abbots associated with Sruthair: Maelpoil in 901, Caenchomhrac (also abbot of Cill-Easpuig and Saintain) in 952, and M'Cathail in 1355.
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A.D. 901. Maelpoil, Abbot of Sruthair-Guaire, died. {Id.)
A.D. 952. Caenchomhrac, Abbot of Cill-Easpuig, Saintain, and Sruthair, died. {Id.)
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Fr. John Gahan, Revered Pastor, Buried at Rathvilly
Rathvilly · town · Carlow · 1854
Rev. John Gahan, remembered as a singularly zealous and devoted pastor, died on 28 June 1854 aged 70 and was interred at Rathvilly.
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Rkv. John Gahan succeeded; his memory is still deeply revered in the parish, as a singularly zealous and devoted pastor. He died, 28th June, 1854, aged 70, and is interred at Rathvilly.
Rev. James I. Taylor, D.D., succeeded; he was translated to the parish of Maryborough 1855, and was succeeded by
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Grave of Fr Bernard Kinsella at Paulstown
Paulstown · town · Kilkenny · 1851–1870
A tablet within the church marks the grave of Rev. Bernard Kinsella, who served the parish of Paulstown and Goresbridge for 19 years and died in February 1870.
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Within the church are tablets marking the graves of three priests, on which are inscribed the following : — “ Pray for the soul of Rev. Bernard Kinsella, for 19 years, of the parish of Paulstown and Goresbridge, the discreet and gentle Pastor, who died 25th February, 1870. May he rest in peace.”
“ Of your charity, pray for the soul of the Rev. James Hume, who died at Paulstown, on the 9th day of January, 1865, in the 48th year of his age, and the 22nd of his ministry. He was a sincere friend and a good priest. R.I.P.”
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Grave of Fr James Brennan, chaplain of Mt St Joseph Clondalkin
Paulstown · town · Kilkenny · 1845–1862
The remains of Rev. James Brennan, ordained in 1845 and chaplain to the Monastery of Mt. St. Joseph, Clondalkin, rest at Paulstown church; he died on 18 June 1862.
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“Beneath repose the mortal remains of the Rev. James Brennan. Ordained priest, December 19th, 1845, he was usefully, piously, and unostentatiously employed since then as Chaplain to the Monastery of Mt. St. Joseph, Clondalkin. Full of hope in the mercy of his God and confidence in the merits of his Saviour, and imploring the intercession of all the saints, he died on the 18th of June, 1862. May he rest in peace. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord!1
The adjoining school-house bears the subjoined inscription : “To perpetuate the remembrance of the visit of the good Father Mathew to this parish and of the benefits derived by us from his ministry of charity, this School house was erected. A.D. 1844.”
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Presentation Convent established at Stradbally
Stradbally · town · Laois
A Convent of the Presentation Order was established at Stradbally during the incumbency of Rev. G. Hume, with the Sisters managing an extensive Orphanage besides their educational duties.
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A Convent of the Presentation Order was established at Stradbally during the incumbency of Rev. G. Hume. The Sisters, besides attending to their duty proper, of the education
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Remains of Bagnal mansion at Staplestown
Staplestown · townland · Carlow
Some portions of an old mansion, said to have been of the Bagnals, are still standing at Staplestown according to the Ordnance Survey Letter.
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This parish is bounded on the north, by Carlow, Clonmelsh and TJrglin; south, by Cloydagh, Clonmelsh, Tullomagrina and Ballycrogue; east, by Killerig ; and west, by Carlow and Cloydagh. An old burial-ground, in which is discernible the site of a church, is in the townland of Ballinacarrig, which name signifies ‘‘the town of the rock.” In Quinagh townland there is another old burial-ground, in or at which, the oldest inhabitant does not remember to have seen the walls of any ancient edifice. Some portions of an old mansion, said to have been of the Bagnals, are still at Staplestown. — ( Ord . Surv. Letter).
Ballycrogue.
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Ruined church of Fossey near Timahoe
Timahoe · townland · Laois
The ancient parochial district of Fossey has church ruins a short distance southeast of Timahoe village, measuring 34 by 18 feet, with a west doorway, an east window, and paired windows and small apertures in the side walls.
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The ancient parochial district in which Timahoe is situate, is Fossey, the ruins of the church of which still exist at a short distance to the south-east of the village. It measured 34 feet by 18 ; the doorway stood in the west end. There was a window in the east gable, and two others facing each other in the north and south 'walls, towards the west ; also two small square stonecased apertures, 1 foot 6 inches by 1 foot each, still more to the west, also opposite to each other in the side walls. A fine Gothic Church was erected at Timahoe, in 1832, by the late Cornelius Dowling, P.P., who lies interred within its walls. He also built the equally fine Church at Yicarstown in 1836. The following inscription appears upon his tomb : —
“ Pray for the soul of the Rev. Cornelius Dowling, P.P. of Stradbally and Timahoe, who departed this life Dec. 5th, 1850, in the 24th year of his pastoral charge, much and deservedly regretted by all classes. Through his untiring labours this Church, where his remains now rest, and which is a lasting monument to his zeal, had been raised. This tablet has been erected by a fond and affectionate sister to perpetuate his memory amongst a flock who loved him in life, and who revere his memory in the tomb. Requiescat in Pace.”
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Ruined church of Kilcolmanbane behind Lamberton Park
Kilcolmanbane · townland · Laois
The old parish church of Kilcolmanbane lies at the rear of Lamberton Park, consisting of a small nave and chancel, now reduced to a few feet of wall and its interior used for burials.
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rere of Lamberton Park ; it consisted of nave and chancel, and was of small proportions. There are no architectural features in the few feet of each of the walls which remain; the interior of the building has been appropriated and enclosed for purposes of interment.
The ruin of the Castle of Ballyknockan is in this parish ; it is now reduced to very small proportions, but in the Description of Ireland, Anno 1598, and the Carew Gal., we find it then ranking amongst the chief castles in the Queen’s County, and the residence of Sir Thomas Colclough. Edward Brereton of Laghtiog, was one of the principal gentlemen of the Queen’s County at the close of the 16th century.
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As the companion tells it
Close to Kilcolmanbane, behind Lamberton Park, are the remains of the old parish church. It was small, just a nave and chancel, and only a few feet of each wall still stand, with no architectural features left to see. The interior has been enclosed and used for burials. This same parish also held the castle of Ballyknockan, which in 1598 ranked among the chief castles in the Queen's County and was the residence of Sir Thomas Colclough.
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Ruined Teampull Molyn church in the townland of Ballinree
Ballinree · townland · Carlow
In the townland of Ballinree are the ruins of an old church named Teampull Molyn, the Church of St. Moling, of which little more than the foundation traces remain, showing an oblong structure within a rarely used burial-ground.
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Portions of the castles of Rathnageera and Ballinree, in this parish, still remain. In the latter townland are the ruins of an old church which was named Teampvll Molyn, the Church of St. Moling. Little more than the traces of the foundation remain, which show it to have been an oblong structure. It is located in a burial-ground still, but rarely, used.
Succession of Pastors.
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Ullard ruin repaired under Church Disestablishment funds
Ullard · townland · Kilkenny
The ruined church at Ullard was repaired and preserved using funds provided under the Protestant Church Disestablishment Act for buildings of national and historical interest.
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This fine ruin has been repaired and put in a state of preservation from the funds provided by the Protestant Church Disestablishment Act for the maintenance of buildings, &c., of national and historical interest.
In a Parliamentary Return made in 1766, Denis Connor is named as the Popish Priest of Ullard. A priest of this name was P.P. of Kiltennel and Clonegoose at this period. Probably it is the same person; he may have had charge also of the district of Ullard.
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Grave of Fr James Hume at Paulstown
Paulstown · town · Kilkenny · 1865
A tablet marks the grave of Rev. James Hume, who died at Paulstown on 9 January 1865 at age 48, after 22 years in the ministry.
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“ Of your charity, pray for the soul of the Rev. James Hume, who died at Paulstown, on the 9th day of January, 1865, in the 48th year of his age, and the 22nd of his ministry. He was a sincere friend and a good priest. R.I.P.”
“Beneath repose the mortal remains of the Rev. James Brennan. Ordained priest, December 19th, 1845, he was usefully, piously, and unostentatiously employed since then as Chaplain to the Monastery of Mt. St. Joseph, Clondalkin. Full of hope in the mercy of his God and confidence in the merits of his Saviour, and imploring the intercession of all the saints, he died on the 18th of June, 1862. May he rest in peace. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord!1
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Union of Killenny Abbey with Duiske
Killenny · townland · Laois · 1227
The Abbey of Kilenny, known as De Valle Dei, was united to Duiske Abbey by the General Chapter after a long contest, a union later confirmed by King Henry III. This abbey had previously been a daughter house of Jerpoint.
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a.d. 1227. The Abbey of Kilenny, called De Valle Dei, was, by the General Chapter, united to this Abbey, after a long contest. (. Dowling's Annals.) This union was afterwards confirmed by King Henry III. ( Dwgdale .) This Abbey had previously been a daughter of Jerpoint. In the Cistercian Annals this monastery is called Glendia or Glandy, whilst in the official records it is called Killenny. Archdall’s Monast. Hih. (p. 70), quoting Allemande, states that Glandy, where the Abbey of the Yale of God was built, was in the diocese of Cork.
a.d. 1229. Died, Peter Manessin, Bishop of Ossory ; he had succeeded Hugh Rufus, and confirmed to this Abbey the Church of Tullachany with all its appurtenances, and all the tithes of his own grange, reserving thereout a mark yearly to the Church of Kilkenny, payable after the death of Hugh, the Dean ; he also confirmed to this Abbey the Church of Athermolt, and sundry others ; the Church of Tullachany was chargeable with the aforesaid mark. (Ware’s Bishops.)
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As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Killenny once stood an abbey called De Valle Dei, the Valley of God. In 1227, after a long contest, the General Chapter united it to Duiske Abbey, and King Henry III later confirmed the union. Before that, this house had been a daughter of Jerpoint. The Cistercian annals called the monastery Glendia or Glandy, while official records called it Killenny. One source, quoting Allemande, even placed Glandy in the diocese of Cork.
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Castle ruin near Carlow-Tullow road at Bennekerry
Bennekerry · townland · Carlow
The ruin of what is said to have been a castle is shown in Bennekerry townland, near the road leading from Carlow to Tullow.
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In an adjoining grave, but unmarked by any epitaph, is interred the body of a Father Clony. The Chapel-of-Ease is at a short distance from this old site ; it is a handsome Gothic structure, erected during the incumbency of the Rev. Joseph Murray. Sir Adam Corren, Rector of Hurklen (Urglin) appears as one of a Commission, appointed 3rd of June, 1542, to examine witnesses in a suit between Nicholas and Hubert Tallone and the Kavanaghs. — ( Patent Rolls, Morrin, 138.)* The ruin of what is said to have been a castle is shown in Bennekerry townland, near the road leading from Carlow to Tullow. In Kernanstown townland there is a Cromlec, which is thus described in Grose's Antiquities : — ‘ This Cromlec is at Browne’s Hill, in a field about a mile and a-half from Carlow. It consists of an immense rock stone raised on an edge from its native bed, and supported on the east by three pillars. At a distance is another pillar by itself, nearly round, and five feet high. The dimensions of the supporters and covering-stone are as follows: Height of the three supporters, 5 feet 8 inches. Thickness of the upper end of the covering-stone, 4 feet 6 inches. Breadth of the same, 18 feet 9 inches. Length of the
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Coppenagh Castle described in the Name Book
Coppenagh · townland · Carlow
Coppenagh Castle stands in the townland of the same name, meaning 'a place abounding with dock leaves,' and was described as roughly built with all walls standing and roofed.
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Coppenagh Castle stands in the townland of the same name (which signifies “ a place abounding with dock leaves”). This, the Name Book describes : About 30 links square, with all the walls standing, and roofed — roughly built. The Name Book also refers to the site of a castle in the north side of the townland of Downings.
Ballygorey.
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Denis Connor named Popish Priest of Ullard, 1766
Ullard · townland · Kilkenny · 1766
A Parliamentary Return made in 1766 names Denis Connor as the Popish Priest of Ullard, likely the same priest serving Kiltennel and Clonegoose at the time.
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In a Parliamentary Return made in 1766, Denis Connor is named as the Popish Priest of Ullard. A priest of this name was P.P. of Kiltennel and Clonegoose at this period. Probably it is the same person; he may have had charge also of the district of Ullard.
Auchailten.
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Father Rafter's death and burial at Killeshin
Killeshin · townland · Laois · 1840
Rev. Michael Rafter, P.P. of Killeshin, to whom the district of Sletty was attached, died on 18th January 1840 and is interred at Killeshin.
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Rev. Michael Rafter, P.P. of Killeshin, to which he attached the district of Sletty. Father Rafter died on the 18th of January, 1840, and is interred at Killeshin.
The Very Rev. James Maher, D.D., succeeded ; for biographical notice of whom see Vol. I., p. 177. He died on Holy Thursday, April 2nd, 1874, and had for successor his previous curate,
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Fr. Patrick C. Nolan Interred in New Parish Church
Rathvilly · town · Carlow · 1885
Rev. Patrick C. Nolan died on 13 January 1885 and was interred within the new parish church at Rathvilly, to whose construction he had been a generous benefactor.
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Rev. Patrick C. Nolan. Fr. Nolan died 13th of January, 1885, and is interred within the new parish church, towards the erection of which he has been so munificent a benefactor. He was succeeded by
Rev. John Phelan, the present pastor.
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Grave of Rev. Joseph Farrell at Heath Chapel
near The Heath · population centre · Laois · 1885
The Rev. Joseph Farrell, a writer and preacher of eminence, is buried within the present Heath Chapel, his grave marked by a tablet noting he died at Monasterevan in 1885 aged 44.
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“ Of your charity pray for the soul of Rev. Joseph Farrell, C.C., who departed this life at Monasterevan, March 24th, 1885, aged 44 years ; whose mortal remains repose below. R.I.P.
1 My Jesus , mercy V — 100 days’ indulgence.”
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As you pass through The Heath, inside the chapel here lies the Rev. Joseph Farrell, a writer and preacher of eminence. He died at Monasterevan on the 24th of March 1885, aged 44, and his tablet reads: "Of your charity pray for the soul of Rev. Joseph Farrell."
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Liscolman, residence of Colman regulus of Hy-Cinnselagh
Liscolman · townland · Wicklow
The old church at Liscolman has almost disappeared, with only foundation traces visible among the graves. Colman regulus of Hy-Cinnselagh, from whom the place is named, had a secondary residence here, his chief residence being at Rathmore.
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The old church may be said to have disappeared, as little more than the traces of the foundation are discernible amongst the graves. Colman regulus of Hy-Cinnselagb, from whom the place is named, had a residence here besides his chief residence, which was at Rathmore.
Succession of Pastors.
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Mass-house at Powerstown built 1731
Powerstown · parish · Kilkenny · 1731
A Mass-house was built at Powerstown in 1731, with Robert Rossiter also serving as parish priest there.
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From a Parliamentary return of the state of Popery, made 6th November, 1731 ( See Vol. /., p. 26 8), it appears that in Graig there was one Mass-house, built in 1728: that there were no private chapels, friaries, or nunneries, no Popish schoolmaster, and that Robert Rossiter was Popish parish priest. It is added that the Friars of Ross frequently officiate here; that in Powerstown there was Mass-house, built in 1731, and that Robert Rossiter was also parish priest here.
In a similar return, made in April, 1766 ( See Appendix ), it is stated that in Powerstown there were two Protestant families, 130 Papist families, and two Popish priests, Robert Rossiter and Laurence Clooney. The same priests are stated to officiate in Grange Sylvia.
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New Chapel Built at Talbotstown, 1841
Talbotstown · electoral division · Wicklow · 1841
A new chapel was built at Talbotstown in 1841 to replace the old Englishtown chapel, with schools also attached to the new building.
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“Rathvilly, St. Patrick’s, one-third newly roofed and whole considerably improved. No public school-house, 11 suits of vestments, 2 sets of dalmatics, 1 cope, 1 censor, 2 chalices, 1 ciborium, 2 remonstrances, 200 vols. in parochial library. Christian Doctrine confraternity and that of the S. Heart, partially established, between 30 and 40 members enrolled in each. Kiltegan , Church of the Assumption of the B. Virgin and St. Timothy. This church has been newly built in the years 1826-7. The former chapel is attached to this church as a public school-house these two years past. Two suits of vestments, 1 chalice, parochial library, 150 vols. No confraternity. Englishtown Church, dedicated to St. B rigid. Half of chapel newly roofed, and the rest much improved. No public school-house ; 2 suits of vestments, 1 chalice, parochial library, 130 vols. [ Inserted — In 1841, a new chapel was built at Talbotstown in place of the old one, and schools, etc., attached.] About 600 monthly communicants, and about 3,500 who communicate half-yearly ; about 1,000 children in course of education. We preach the Gospel and administer the Sacraments in the manner prescribed by the laws of the church and statutes of the Diocese.
“John Gahan.”
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New church at Rathoe laid in 1885
Rathtoe · population centre · Carlow · 1885
A humble old church at Rathoe, built at the end of the previous century, was to be replaced through the efforts of Rev. W. Kinsella and Rev. John Kehoe; the first stone of the new church dedicated to St. Patrick was laid on 17 May 1885.
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on 17th of May, 1885, the first stone of a new church, to be dedicated under the invocation of St. Patrick, was laid, and the work has already advanced far towards completion.
Ballyveale.
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Old burial ground at Ballinacarrig, town of the rock
Ballinacarrig · townland · Carlow
An old burial-ground in the townland of Ballinacarrig marks the discernible site of a church; the name Ballinacarrig signifies 'the town of the rock.'
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This parish is bounded on the north, by Carlow, Clonmelsh and TJrglin; south, by Cloydagh, Clonmelsh, Tullomagrina and Ballycrogue; east, by Killerig ; and west, by Carlow and Cloydagh. An old burial-ground, in which is discernible the site of a church, is in the townland of Ballinacarrig, which name signifies ‘‘the town of the rock.” In Quinagh townland there is another old burial-ground, in or at which, the oldest inhabitant does not remember to have seen the walls of any ancient edifice. Some portions of an old mansion, said to have been of the Bagnals, are still at Staplestown. — ( Ord . Surv. Letter).
Ballycrogue.
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Old church ruin at Rahill neglected
Rahill · townland · Carlow · 1838
The old church of Rahill parish measured 63 by 21 feet; in 1838 the west gable was still standing when the Ordnance Survey was made, but it has since fallen, and the graveyard is now unfenced and neglected.
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The old church of this parish appears to have been 63 feet in length, by 21 in width. In 1838, when the Ordnance Survey was made, the west gable was standing, but it has fallen since then ; the ruin is mentioned in the Name Book. The graveyard attached, contains no inscription worthy of note ; it appears to be now but little used, and is unfenced, and neglected.
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Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 328
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Rev. James Walsh's grave at Rosconnell after Stradbally ministry
Rosconnell · parish · Kilkenny · 1817
A grave stone at Rosconnell graveyard, Parish of Ballyragget, marks the burial of Rev. James Walsh who lived for eight years in the Parish of Stradbally and died on 18th June 1817.
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At Rosconnell grave-yard, Parish of Ballyragget, a grave is marked by a stone having the following inscription : — “ Here lie the remains of the Rev. James Walsh, who lived for eight years in the Parish of Stradbally. Died the 18th June, 1817, aged 58 years.”
Timahoe.
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Ruined chapel site marked by heap of stones at Kyle
Kyle · townland · Laois
In the townland of Kyle there was formerly a chapel, the site of which is now marked only by a heap of stones; the townland lies to the left of the Ridge-road leading from Maryborough to Mountmellick.
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In the townland of Kyle there was formerly a chapel, the site of which is now marked by a heap of stones. This townland lies to the left of the Ridge-road leading from Maryborough to Mountmellick, and about one mile from the former. It is locally known by the name solely of Kyle , without any terminational designative to distinguish it from any other Kyle in this parish. — Ord. Surv. Letter.
In Liber Regalis Visitationis , 1615, it is stated : “There is a publique schoolmaster in this (Leighlin) Diocese, placed at Mariborough, the chiefest town in the Queen’s County. The schoolmaster’s name is Taylor, Bachelor in Arts, of good sufficiency, he hath a good nomber of schollers resorting to the schoole by reason of the English plantacion in the same and good disposicion of the inhabitants.” The report on the same occasion regarding the Diocese of Kildare states : — “ In the diocese of Kildare there is one publique schoolmaster who teacheth a publique school in the Naas, the principal town of that county, a Bachelor of Arts, a minister and a sufficient scholler, but few schollers come to the schoole by reason of their backwardness in religion.”
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Castle ruins at Ballybar Upper and Castlefield
Ballybar Upper · townland · Carlow
A heap of rubbish covered with grass marks the site of a castle in Ballybar Upper townland, while Castlefield in Ballybar Lower got its name from a castle which once stood there.
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A heap of rubbish covered with grass, marks the site, it is said, of a castle in Ballybar Upper townland. Castlefield, in Ballybar Lower, got its name from a castle which stood there.
Succession of Pastors.
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Fr. Nicholas Nowlan Buried at Rathvilly
Rathvilly · town · Carlow · 1813
Rev. Nicholas Nowlan succeeded as parish priest and died on 10 March 1813 aged 71, being interred at Rathvilly.
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Rev. Nicholas Nowlan succeeded; he died, 10th March, 1813, aged 71, and lies interred at Rathvilly.
Rev. Patrick Moore succeeded ; he died, 3rd April, 1839, aged 73, and is interred at Tinneclash.
Internet Archive collectionsrelat03come, Chapter 334
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