The county and city of Cork remembrancer; or, Annals of the county and city of Cork

Each story keeps the passage it was read from. Open one to read the passage as the book has it, and, where the companion has written its own telling, that too.

1. £1000 granted for improvement of Cork harbour

   near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1782

   A sum of one thousand pounds was granted towards the improvement of Cork harbour.

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   £1000 was granted towards the improvement of Cork harbour. 1783 Jan. 7. — A person passing through Clothier's lane fell into a

   hole made to repair the water pipes, by which accident he broke his leg. This melancholy event offered an unusual share of amusement to an unfeeling set of spectators.

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2. £2000 granted to improve Cork river to Blackrock

   Cork · city · Cork · 1767

   In 1767, the sum of £2000 was granted towards the improvement of the river from the custom-house quay to Blackrock, and £640 was granted to several individuals for related works.

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   Dec. — A dangerous foot-pad at this time infested the roads between Kinsale and Bandon. J7g7 The sum of £2000 was granted towards the improvement of

   the river from the custom-house quay to Blackrock. The sum of £640 was also granted to Samuel Beale, Robert Stevelly, John Litchfield, Mary Simmons, and Thomas Beeby, to corapen-

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3. £70,000 borrowed for Cork harbour defences

   near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1745–1746

   In 1745 the government borrowed £70,000 to provide arms for the militia and erect batteries for the defence and security of Cork harbour. The militia of Cork at this time consisted of 3,000 foot and 200 horse.

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   The sum of £70,000 was borrowed by government, to be expended in providing arms for the use of the militia of this kingdom, and in erecting a battery or batteries, for the defence and security of Cork harbour.

   The militia of Cork at this time consisted of 3000 foot and 200 171G horse.

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4. 1500 Irish attack Fermoy, beaten back by Danes

   Fermoy · townland · Cork · 1691

   Encouraged by the arrival of Tyrconnel from France with fresh arms and ammunition, 1500 Irish attacked Fermoy but were beaten back by the Danes who defended it. Additional troops joined and moved towards Ballymagooly under Brigadier Carroll, but General Tettau marched against them and put them to flight.

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   Jan. 24. — 1500 of the Irish, who were encouraged by the 1G91 arrival of Tyrconnel and others from France, with fresh supplies of arms, ammunition, &c. attacked Fermoy; but the Danes who defended it beat them back. Soon after 14 troops of horse and dragoons joined them, with which they moved towards Ballymagooly, under the command of brigadier Carroll, whereupon general Tettau with 700 horse and 300 foot marched against them and put them to flight.

   Fel). 20. — The lords justices issued a proclamation, decrying king James's brass money.

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5. 1570 Irish Parliament speaker election dispute in Dublin

   Dublin · city · Dublin · 1570

   The Irish parliament met in Dublin on 17 January 1570. A dispute arose over the election of the speaker, with the opposition led by Sir Christopher Barnewall challenging the legality of the elections.

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   The parhament met on the 17th January 1570, and proceeded quietly to the election of a speaker. The government party put forward Stanihurst, recorder of Dublin, and succeeded in opposition to the others, who would have chosen sir Christopher Baruewall. On the following day the opposition finding that they were likely to be outnumbered, opposed the introduction of general business, until the legality of the elections should be considered. Barnewall their leader, whom Hooker admits to be somewhat learned, stated their objections ; first, that towns not corporate, returned members ; secondly, that some sherifis and mayors returned themselves ; and thirdly, that a number of English strangers were returned by towns, some of whom were wholly unknown in the places which returned them, and none residing as by law required. These questions were discussed for four days : neither party would yield: "the more words the more choler," says Hooker. At last they agreed to refer the questions to the lord deputy and judges. These functionaries admitted the two first objections, but disallowed the third, affirming that the proper course was to impose penalties on the sheriffs. This decision, from the great numbers of English present, seemed to have still left the opposition in a minority. That party remaining dissatisfied and disbelieving the messenger, Lucas Dillon the attorney-general, was sent to re-assure them ; but he being, as we shall find, a high prerogative lawyer, received no credit, and the opposition insisted that the judges themselves should come before them and declare their opinions in person. The speaker disregarded their demand, and ordered a bill to be read. The opposition would not allow it to proceed, but " rose up in a disordered manner,'' says Hooker, far differing from their duties in that place, and as contrary to that gravity and wisdom which should be hi them." And yet, with submission to Hooker, there has not been even at the present day any other mode settled, by which an illegal majority, returned by corrupt sheriffs, can be resisted ; for government can appohit sherifis as corru[)t as they please, and an illegal majority, being the

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6. 1761 Cork parliamentary election defeat of Newenham

   Cork · city · Cork · 1761

   At the 1761 general election in Cork, Mr. Newenham was defeated and Mr. Hely Hutchinson and Sir John Freke were returned as members. The defeat suggests the club's influence prevailed in the civic but not parliamentary contests.

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   The club did not comprise the freeholders, and was less successful in the parliamentary than the civic contests; for we find that Mr. Newenham was elected. At the following general election in 1761, that gentleman was defeated, and the members returned were, Mr. Hely Hutchinson and Sir John Frek'e, Bart. The latter was an alderman of the city. This fact combined with the circumstance that Mr. Newenham was the defeated candidate, leads to the natural supposition that the victory was gained by the exertions of the club. However this may be, we have discovered no traces of any ruling influence of the Boyle family in the city elections since that period; neither have we ascertained that the friendly club has since interfered in parliamentary contests ; but they have to the present day disposed of the election of city offices, almost without dispute. Up to a late period, the club was divided into parties under the leadership of particular individuals, distinguished by no difference of opinion or principle. This arose out of the natural endeavours of particular families to obtain the patronage of the city for themselves, their connexions and friends. Hence in elections for admitting new members into the club, it was usual for the candidates to be sharply opposed and blackbeaned by those members who were not of the party under whose auspices they attempted to come in. But notwithstanding the difficulties which this course opposed to the admission of members, the numbers of the club became gradually so great that private influence had greatly declined, when the impendence of corporate reform destroyed the interest of its proceedings, the exertions of its members, and of cour&e, the exercise of influence, if any had survived.

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7. 1816 Cork mayoral vacancy: Knapp ineligible as revenue officer

   Cork · city · Cork · 1816

   In 1816, a vacancy occurred in the Cork mayoralty when George Knapp, though elected, was deemed ineligible because he was a revenue officer. A new election in November saw Edward Allen chosen as Mayor, but Allen died in office and no successor was appointed for the remainder of the year.

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   * There was a vacancy in the beginning of this year ; George Knapp who was elected, not being eligible as being a revenue officer. There was a new election in November when Mr. Allen was elected Mayor ; Mr. Allen died in office, and no successor for the remainder of the year was appointed.

   t There was a similar vacancy this year, Christopher Coie, who was elected, having resigned ; there was cynsequently a new election in November, when Sir Anthony Perrier was elected.

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8. 1835 Cork magistrates refused sanction as alleged Orangemen

   Cork · city · Cork · 1835

   In 1835, Cork citizens petitioned the Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council against sanctioning the elected magistrates on the grounds that they were Orangemen. The Lord Lieutenant refused to approve the appointments, forcing a new election in which Peter Besnard was chosen as Mayor under a Corporation bye-law.

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   • The Magistrates elected for this jear were Uobert Deaue, Ksq. Mayor, and William Rogers, and James B. Ballard, Esqrs. Sherift's ; but a memorial from several of the citizens having been presented to the Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council, against their sanctioning the election, on the alleged ground of their being Orangemen, his excellency refused to sanction the appointment, in consequence of which a new election was necessary when, pursuant to a bye law of the Corporation, a new drawing for mayor took place, and Peter Besnard, Esq. was chosen ; the same Sherill's as before were re-elected, and the Lord Liuuteuaut sauctioucd their appointmeut.

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9. 200,000 herrings taken at one haul at Bantry

   Bantry · town · Cork · 1784

   A massive haul of 200,000 herrings was taken at one haul at Bantry, indicating the richness of the fishery there. The entry is dated August 31 of the year in question.

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   ^ug. 31 — 200,000 herrings were taken at one haul at Bantry. A_. D.

   Sept. 20. — An attempt was made by the criminals in north gaol to escape. To effect their purpose they broke several of the inside doors to get to the top of the gaol, and from thence three conveyed themselves down by tying their blankets and sheets together. John Callaghan otherwise Jack-a-boy, a most notorious offender, and one Linehan under sentence of transportation, escaped ; but the third was retaken under a boat on one of the quays.

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10. 28th and 34th regiments reviewed at Cork camp-field

    Cork · city · Cork · 1774

    The 28th and 34th regiments were reviewed at the camp-field by the Right Honourable Lord Blayncy. The day of the review was very wet.

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    23. — The 28th and 34th regiments were reviewed at the campfield by the right honorable lord Blayncy. The day was very wet.

    30. — A deserter who was confined in the city gaol for burglary, broke out and made his escape.

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11. 30th and 67th regiments encamp at Ballinrea near Carrigaline, 1779

    Carrigaline · town · Cork · 1779

    On 2 August 1779, the 30th and 67th regiments of foot encamped at Ballinrea near Carrigaline. Cork's armed societies mounted guard in rotation at the council chamber during their absence.

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    ^4ug. 2. — ^The 30th and 67th regiments of foot encamped at Ballinrea near Carrigaline, during the absence of whom, the armed societies mounted guard in rotation at the council chamber for the safety of the inhabitants.

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12. 40th regiment lands at Monkstown after losing baggage

    Monkstown · townland · Cork · 1814

    The 40th regiment disembarked from their vessel and proceeded in launches to Monkstown on their way to Cork, having lost all their baggage near Bantry.

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    21. — ^The 40th regiment left the vessel in which they had embarked, and proceeded in launches to Monkstown, on their way to Cork, having lost the whole of their baggage, See. near Bantry.

    28, — The foundation stone of the custom-house on Lapp's island, was this day laid by Robert Aldridge, esq. the collector of customs, who was attended by the officers of the several departments. A brass plate, with a suitable engraving, was placed under the stone, and Mr. Ilargrave, jim. in the absence of his brother, the architect, presented a silver trowel to Mr. Aldridge, with an address. When the ceremony was concluded, Mr. Aldridge gave some bank notes, to be expended by the labourers in drinking the king's health.

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13. 70 Irish killed at Bantry

    Bantry · town · Cork · 1691

    At Bantry, 70 of the Irish were killed and 15 taken prisoners during military operations in the area.

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    March 21. — A detachment of 400 horse and foot under major CuUiford marched from Cork towards Ballyclogh, where the enemy were entrenching themselves ; but on his approach they deserted their works, and left seven of their men, four of whom were officers, to be taken prisoners. At Bantry also, 70 of the Irish were killed, and 15 taken prisoners.

    24 — Mr. Becher having seized an island on the coast, harrassed the Irish from thence.

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14. 87th regiment Egypt anniversary dinner in Cork barracks

    Cork · city · Cork · 1805

    Major Le Mesurier, who had commanded the 87th regiment at the Battle of Alexandria on 21 March 1801, entertained the veterans of that regiment who had served in Egypt with dinner and drink. Nearly 180 men partook in the barrack yard.

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    21. — This being the anniversary of the glorious 21st of March 1801, Major Le Mesurier who then commanded the 87th regt., entertained the men of that regiment, who had served in Egypt, with an excellent dinner and a plentiful supply of porter and punch. The evening being fine, the tables were laid out in the barrack yard, and nearly 180 men partook of this well bestowed generosity.

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15. 89th regiment reviewed on Grand Parade, Cork

    Grand Parade · street · Cork · 1805

    The 89th regiment was reviewed on the Grand Parade in Cork by Lord Blayney, a military display in the city centre.

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    14. — The 89th regiment was reviewed on the Grand Parade by Lord Blayney.

    27. — There was a violent storm which did some mischief to the trading vessels in this harbour.

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16. Abbey of Castro Dei, Fermoy — Burdened with Debt

    Fermoy · townland · Cork · 1291

    The Abbot de Castro Dei in Fermoy held goods assessed at twenty-five marks, but was so burdened with debt that the community lacked the means of support. This entry reveals the financial distress of a religious house in medieval Fermoy.

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    Estimate of all the goods of the Abbot de Castro Dei, in Fermoy, — tvveuty-five marks, whereof a tenth is two marks and a half. They are so burdened with debt, that they have not the means of support.

    Estimate of the goods of the Priory of the blessed Virgin Mary de Ponte, in Fermoy, in demesne land, husbandry rents, profits of animals, courts and mills, extends to forty-one pounds fifteen shillings, whereof a tenth is six marks eighteen pence.

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17. Abbey of Cork granted to Cormac Mac Carty

    Cork · city · Cork · 1591

    In 1591, the abbey of Cork, with a church and appurtenances and certain tithes, was granted to Cormac Mac Teigue Mac Carty.

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    1591 The abbey of Cork, with a church and the appurtenances, and certain tithes, were granted to Cormac Mac Teigue Mac Carty,

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18. Abbey of Saint Finnbarr refounded near Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1134

    The Abbey of Saint Finnbarr near Cork, originally founded in the seventh century by its namesake saint, was refounded around 1134 for regular canons of the order of St. Augustin by Cormac M'Carthy, king of Munster, in honour of Saint John the Baptist.

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    1134 The Abbey of Saint Finnbarr near Cork, which had been

    originally founded in the seventh century by the saint whose name it bore, was refounded about this year for regidar canons of the order of St. Augustin, by Cormac M'Carthy king of Munster ; or, as some say, of Desmond, in honour of Saint John the Baptist.

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19. Abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea and Timoleague repaired

    Buttevant · town · Cork · 1604

    In 1604 the abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague were repaired, marking a notable moment of monastic restoration in County Cork.

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    1604 The abbeys of Buttcvant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague, were repaired this year.

    Sir Richard Boyle, in consideration of £1000 paid to the king, obtained a patent for all Sir Walter Raleigh's lands in Ireland, in which the college of Youghal is particularly mentioned.

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20. Abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea and Timoleague repaired (Kilcrea)

    Kilcrea · townland · Cork · 1604

    In 1604 the abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague were repaired, marking a notable moment of monastic restoration in County Cork.

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    1604 The abbeys of Buttcvant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague, were repaired this year.

    Sir Richard Boyle, in consideration of £1000 paid to the king, obtained a patent for all Sir Walter Raleigh's lands in Ireland, in which the college of Youghal is particularly mentioned.

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21. Abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea and Timoleague repaired (Timoleague)

    Timoleague · town · Cork · 1604

    In 1604 the abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague were repaired, marking a notable moment of monastic restoration in County Cork.

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    1604 The abbeys of Buttcvant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague, were repaired this year.

    Sir Richard Boyle, in consideration of £1000 paid to the king, obtained a patent for all Sir Walter Raleigh's lands in Ireland, in which the college of Youghal is particularly mentioned.

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22. Act for building bridge over northern channel of Lee

    Cork · city · Cork · 1786

    An act was passed for building a bridge over the northern channel of the river Lee, below North bridge in Cork.

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    An act was passed for building a bridge over the northern channel of the river Lee, below North bridge.

    Jan. 3. — Sir James Fitz-Patrick, a gentleman of distinguished philanthropy arrived in this city, after having made a tour through a great part of this kingdom, for the purpose of visiting the prisons. On the 4th he made a very minute inspection of the gaols of this city and county, in which he discovered many deficiencies and very great abuses. On the 5th and 6th he was entertained by the mayor and sheriffs ; and on the 7th was waited on at his lodgings by the Cork society for the relief and discharge of confined debtors, who presented to him, inelegant binding, the printed account of their proceedings from their first institution, with an address delivered by their secretaiy the llev. Francis Orpen.

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23. Act for cleansing Cork harbour channel

    near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1703

    In 1703, an act was passed for cleansing the channel of the harbour of Cork, indicating civic attention to the navigability and upkeep of the harbour.

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    1703 An act was passed this year for cleansing the channel of the harbour of Coi*k.

    July — The Duke of Ormond, lord lieutenant of Ireland, made a progress through this province, and reviewed the forces and garrisons of Waterford, Cork, Kinsale, Limerick, &c.

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24. Act for regulating Cork city passed

    Cork · city · Cork · 1763

    An act was passed in 1763 for the better regulation of Cork city, covering hackney coaches, coal sales, lamps, a court of conscience, bread pricing, and securing the quays with walls or iron rails.

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    A. p. tliis city ; but the mayor, who was an upright worthy spirited magistrate, soon humbled the miUtary jurisdiction, shewed his prerogative as chief magistrate of the second city in the kingdom, and left an example to his successors, not unworthy of imitation. 17G3 An act was passed for continuing and amending certain statutes

    for the better regulation of this city, licensing hackney coaches, regulating the sale of coals, erecting lamps, establishing a court of conscience, ascertaining the price of bread, securing the quays with walls or iron rails, &c.

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25. Act passed for stone bridge from Prince's Street via Lavit's Island to Red Abbey

    Cork · city · Cork · 1761

    In 1761, an act was passed providing for the building of a stone bridge from the quay opposite Prince's Street to Lavit's Island, and another from the island to the Red Abbey marsh, with a draw bridge in its centre. The act also provided for supplying Cork with water.

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    1761 An act was passed this year, which, after reciting, that there were then only two public avenues to Cork, and that same were narrow and inconvenient, provides for the building of a stone bridge, not exceeding in hreadth twenty-six feet, from the quay opposite Prince's-street to the northern or opposite part of Lavit's island, and another from the southern part of said island to the Red Abbey marsh, of the same breadth, with a draw bridge in its centre; this act also provides for supplying said city with water.

    £4000 was granted to the mayor, sheriffs, &.c. towards clearing and improving the channel of the river Lee, from the Custom-house to Blackrock.

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26. Act passed to rebuild Cappoquin bridge over the Blackwater

    Cappoquin · town · Waterford · 1765

    An act was passed in 1765 for re-building the bridge over the Black-water at Cappoquin, empowering the lord lieutenant and council to raise up to £600 from the counties of Waterford, Cork, Kerry and Tipperary.

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    29. — The anniversary of the surrender of this city to king William the third was ushered in with ringing of bells ; in the afternoon the mayor and corporation went in procession to Christ church, and the evening was concluded, with bonfires and illuminations. 17G5 An act was passed this year for re-building the bridge over the

    Black-water at Cappoquin, towards defraying the expenses of which, the lord lieutenant and council were empowered to raise any sum not exceeding £600, out of the counties of Waterford, Cork, Kerry and Tipperary, and the counties of the cities of Waterford and Cork.

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27. Act to protect trees on Red-house walk, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1786

    An act was passed to vest the property of trees on the Red-house walk in the mayor, sheriffs, and common council of Cork, because ill-disposed persons had been cutting and hacking the trunks with impunity since no one owned the trees.

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    the property of the trees on the lled-houso walk not being vested

    in any person or body, ill-disposed persons were in the habit of

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28. Act to rebuild St Fin Barre's Cathedral and build workhouse

    Cork · city · Cork · 1735

    A 1735 act recited that St Fin Barre's Cathedral in Cork was ruinous and unsafe, and that parishioners were too poor to rebuild it alone. A coal duty funded both the cathedral rebuilding and a new city workhouse.

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    An act was passed this year, whereby, after reciting, "that the cathedral church of St. Fin-barry in the city of Cork was by length of time grown so ruinous and decayed, that it was not safe for the inhabitants of said parish to attend divine service therein, and that it had become absolutely necessary to pull down the same in order to have it rebuilt, and that the economy of the dean and chapter belonging to said cathedral, by reason of the smallness of its fund, and that the inhabitants of said parish, by reason of their poverty, were unable to support the whole charge of rebuilding the cathedral;" and also reciting the necessity for a work-house in the city of Cork, and the willingness of the corporation of Cork to appropriate a convenient piece of ground for the pvn-pose; it was enacted that one shilling per ton duty should be laid on coals and culm brought into the city, towards the building of the cathedral and of a work-house, to be applied for five years towards the expense of the cathedral, and for the remainder of the time, to the building and support of the work-house.

    St. Fin-barry's free school and library were founded by archdeacon Pomro}^ for the education of such children as the bishop should recommend.

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29. Admiral Drury's arrival celebrated at Cove with illuminations

    Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1805

    Rear Admiral Drury arrived at Cove (Cobh) and hoisted his flag. The inhabitants celebrated his arrival with illuminations and bonfires.

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    March 13. — Rear Admiral Drury's arrival at Cove, where he hoisted his flag, was celebrated by the inhabitants with illuminations and bonfires.

    l7. — The friendly brothers went in procession to Upper Shan don Church.

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30. Admiral Gardner arrives at Cove

    Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1800

    Admiral Sir Alan Gardner arrived at Cove to take command of the fleet on the Irish station.

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    21. — Admiral sir Alan Gardner arrived at Cove, to take the command of the fleet on the Irish station.

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31. Admiral Herbert encounters French fleet in Bantry Bay

    near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork

    Admiral Herbert, cruising the south coast of Ireland, discovered the French fleet at anchor in Bantry Bay. After several ineffectual attempts to engage them at advantage, his ships were disabled in rigging and could not follow the French admiral when he stood back into the bay.

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    May 1. — Admiral Herbert being on the south coast of Ireland, discovered the French fleet at anchor in Bantry bay ; but after several ineffectual attempts to engage them at advantage, he was compelled to stand out to sea, as well to get his ships into line, as to gain the wind of the enemy ; but he fovmd them so cautious in bearing down that he could not get an opportunity of doing so; in consequence of which he continued battering upon a stretch till five in the afternoon, when the French admiral stood into the bay. Admiral Herbert's ship, and some others, being disabled in their rigging, could not follow them, but continued for some time before the bay, and the admiral gave them a shot at parting.

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32. Admiral Keppel acquittal celebrated in Cork and Macroom

    Macroom · town · Cork · 1779

    On news of Admiral Keppel's acquittal, bells rang in Cork, armed societies fired volleys on the Mall, and the town was illuminated. In Macroom, houses were illuminated and every street blazed with bonfires.

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    Feb. 20. — Upon the arrival of the news of the honorable acquittal of admiral Keppel, who had been tried by a courtmartial for neglect of duty, the bells were set ringing and continued all the next day, (Sunday). On Monday the True Blue, Boyne, Aughrim, and the Union armed societies fired three volleys on the Mall, and afterwards gave three cheers ; at night the whole town was grandly illuminated, bonfires blazed, and the evening concluded with eveiy demonstration of joy. In Macroom the houses were illuminated, every street blazed with bonfires, and

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33. Affray at Rosscarbery between labourers and Orangemen

    Ross Carbery · town · Cork · 1800

    An affray took place between labouring inhabitants of Rosscarbery and a body of Orangemen, in which several persons were wounded.

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    July 12. — An aflTray took place between a number of the labouring inhabitants of Ross Carberyand a body of Orangemen, in which several persons were wounded.

    20. — A number of ruffians who had assembled in the neighbourhood of Glanville, which had of late been much disturbed at night, were surprised and made prisoners.

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34. Alderman Adam Newman honoured by Dublin

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1773

    Alderman Adam Newman of Cork was presented with the freedom of Dublin in a silver box in 1773, for his spirited conduct as a magistrate in protecting the trade and manufactures of Ireland.

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    We are introduced by this writer to supposed meetings of the leaders of the club, and of others within its influence, under fictitious names, indicative of their personal characteristics. An abstract of the pamphlet stating the real names of the individuals, will be found in the appendix. One of them was alderman Adam Newman, who was afterwards in 1773 presented with the freedom of Dublin in a silver box, for his spirited conduct as a magistrate in protecting the trade and manufactures of Ireland ; from which we may infer that the club did not differ from Mr. Boyle on national questions. The same may be inferred from the absence of all accusations against the club on these points in every tract we have seen. The pamphlet before us indeed alludes to the candidate put forward by the club, as a

    * These particulars are obtained from a tract or squib, entitled, "A ramble through Bagdad, in a letter from Philologos to his Friend. Bagdad : printed by Young Cutty Mamy, 1751."

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35. All Kinsale troops marched to Bandon under arms, 1779

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1779

    Over 2000 troops stationed in Kinsale marched to Bandon and lay all night under arms on 1 June 1779 in response to the Bantry Bay fleet alarm.

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    A.D. transports, supposed to be French, was seen in Bantry bay. This communication threw the inliabitants into the greatest consternation. The commanders of the armed societies immediately ordered their drums to beat to arms, and in a very short space of time, the entire body collected again on the Mall. At seven in the evening, another express arrived from General Mocher, ordering the Highlanders to march immediately to Bandon, where he would join them with his forces from Kinsale, and repair from thence to Bantry: this order was immediately complied with. A great mmiber of Roman Catholic gentlemen immediately offered themselves as volunteers to join with their Protestant fellowcitizens, and were well received. The care of the city in the mean time devolved on the governor. The mayorsummoned a council, to consider what was necessary to be done on so alarming an occasion. The gentlemen of the True Blue society immediately took the guard, and " kept the police" in the greatest regularity for that night. Early on the following morning the Highland regiment returned to town, having received counter orders, as the express sent to Bantry had returned with an account that the alarm was groundless; the fleet having been found to be an English one which had fired several gmis in honor of the day. The lower classes of the people between this and Bandon shewed their good wishes to the soldiers on their march, by offering them every provision their poor but hospitable cabins afforded. All the troops in Kinsale, consisting of upwards of 2000 men, marched to Bandon and lay all night under arms.

    18. — A cooper of the name of Morrogh, made his escape out of the North gaol by means of a false key. Three other criminals went off at the same time.

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36. All Roman Catholics expelled from city of Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1652

    All Roman Catholic inhabitants were turned out of the city of Cork and Protestant magistrates were chosen for its government, marking a major civic and religious disruption.

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    A.D. evidences, dated 27th November 1653, is copied a certificate without date or signature, stating, that at the enemies last being in this barony, on the '''■Isi of this monthj^ among the rest of their plundering, burning and preying, John Carewof Garivoc, esq. had been at the loss of £200 worth of corn, besides two goodly thatched houses, all burned on the lands of Ballyknockane, near Ballymartyr, and that all his tenants' corn and houses there had been also burned, and their cattle carried away by the said party. On the 18th April 1661, this John Carew petitioned the king, stating that he had no hand in the plunders, &c. against the protestants in 1641, or afterwards, having lived under the protection of the English gaiTisons, and that for no other cause but his religion and loyalty, he was "expulsed" out of his estate and possessions, disclaiming any concurrence in the decree for reprisals, or any entry upon thematLoughrea, and demanding his former possessions. On the 16th Jvdy 1661, the king, by sign manual, ordered them to be restored; but this v/as never done, nor does he appear to have obtained the reprisals at Loughrea. He was son of Sir Robert Carew of Garivoe, knight, who was son of John Carew, of the same place. Smith says that the castles of Ballycrenane and Garivoe were built by the Carews, and that in the church of Garivoe, there was in his time, an ancient tomb-stone of this family, but the inscription was not legible. On the 5th July 1779, the Rev. John Russel Carew of Cork, a protestant clergyman, inserted an advertisement in Bagnell's Cork newspaper, stating that some advertisements had lately appeared relative to Garivoe, part of the ancient estate of his great great grandfather Sir Robert Carew, and his ancestors ; that he had found king Charles II's letter, ordering the restoration of his estates, and that he intended applying to the court of chancery for redress. 1552 All the Roman Catholic inhabitants were tm-ned out of the

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37. Amere Fitzstephen dies at Cork, 1180

    Cork · city · Cork · 1180

    Amere, or Meridith, Fitzstephen's son, described as a lusty young gentleman, died at Cork in March 1180, to the great sorrow of his friends.

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    1180 About this time Amere, or Meridith, Fitzstephen's son, " a lusty young gentleman and a towardlie," died at Cork in March, to the great sorrow and grief of all his friends.

    Richard de Carew granted the church of Saint Coleman to the wealthy abbey of Saint Thomas in Dublin.

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38. American whale boat crew from Kinsale joins rescue effort

    Kinsale · town · Cork

    A whale boat with an American crew, dispatched from Kinsale, rowed through heavy seas to assist in rescuing a boy stranded on a rock near Oysterhaven. Upon learning the boy had been saved, they gave three cheers and returned to Kinsale, earning public gratitude for their daring effort.

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    A- D. could bo distinctly seen sitting down with the utmost composure on a point of rock, waiting for his own chance of being released. This happily was not long accomplishing, a rope was flung on the cliffs, and Jack, more adroit than his predecessor on the island, soon seized and tied it round his waist and shoulders. Notwithstanding the perils of the scene, it was almost whimsical to see this fine fellow collecting the boy's and his own clothes, which he deliberately tied up in a bundle and put under his arm, and then descending to the most favourable spot, watched his opportunity and threw himself into the sea, from which in the course of about five minutes he was released by his companions, who gave loud cheers, which were returned from those parts of the land where they could be heard ; it was then half-past two o'clock ; the whale boat with the American crew arrived almost at the moment Carty had got into his boat, but they were in sight some time before, and were seen rowing in the most undaunted manner in the heavy sea, and almost in the surge, choosing the most accessible point of the island. Upon learning the safety of the boy, they gave three cheers and returned to Kinsale, scarcely less entitled to public gratitude, than if they had been the instruments of his preservation ; other boats also arrived at the moment, ignorant of what had occurred, but all determined to make a simultaneous eflort. Lieut. Desprang, of

    the I'oyal navy, and lieut. Blackyer, of the regiment, had

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39. Ammunition wagons arrive from Dublin to Cork magazine

    Cork · city · Cork · 1781

    Twelve covered wagons and a number of cars laden with ammunition arrived in Cork from Dublin and were lodged in the magazine, reflecting continued fears of invasion.

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    Sept. 7. — Twelve covered waggons, and a number of cars laden with ammunition arrived here from Dublin, and were lodged in the magazine.

    2. — A great number of riotous soldiers assembled this night, and ran tumultuously through the city, marking their progress by the most wanton outrages upon the persons and houses of the inhabitants. Many were severely wounded, others were obliged

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40. Ancient dart-throwing ceremony at Cork harbour mouth

    near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1808

    The mayor and corporation of Cork, attended by gentry, sailed down the river in yachts to the harbour's mouth, where the ancient ceremony of throwing a dart to ascertain the limits of the mayor's magisterial authority on the water was performed.

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    According to annual custom the mayor and corporation, attended by a vast number of the gentry of this city, went down the river in several yachts, and on their arrival at the harbour's mouth, the ancient ceremony of throwing a dart, to ascertain the limits of the mayor's magisterial authority on the water, was performed in the usual manner.

    22. — At the assizes held at this time in this city, amongst other presentments, the following were passed by the grand Jury : — £200 for covering over and filling 80 feet in length of Lapp's- Islanddock, and making sewers ; £28 19s., for building a well for the supply of water near Skiddyacre-lane ; £149, for arching over 112 feet in length of the watercourse stream ; £13 5s., for building a fan arch over part of the watercourse stream ; £57 r2s. 9d, for building walls at each side of the ditch from the Mardyke walk to the ferry opposite Sunday "s-well ; £17 2s. 6d, for taking down 188 feet in length of an old wall, to widen the road leading from Cork to Blackrock ; £500 towards building a new gaol.

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41. Ancient extent and destruction of Cork's suburbs

    Cork · city · Cork

    In Elizabeth's reign, Cork had declined to a small island roughly one-third of a statute mile in length. A charter of Edward IV reveals that Cork previously possessed suburbs extending a mile from both parts of the city, which were burned and destroyed by invaders, indicating the city was once over two miles in length including the island.

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    When wo consider the moderate extent of the city of Cork in the reign of Elizabeth, we may naturally be surprised at its ancient importance, in comparison with the other towns of the county. But the truth is, that in the time of Elizabeth, it had suffered a very great decline: the island, which is said to have then comprised the city, was not more than about one-third of a statute mile in length, and its breadth was only about one-third of its length, — dimensions, which would seem to give it little pre-eminence over Kinsaleand Youghal, as contained within their ancient walls. It is true, our accounts of it before Elizabeth's reign are very meagre and imperfect; but enough remains to assure us, that it had previously been of much greater extent; we have already seen good reason to infer that the most ancient part of the city stood on the hill, to the south of the island, and that it was destroyed in the wars of the barbarous lords ; and we learn from the charter of king Edward IV, that Cork had, a few years previously to its date, possessed suburbs extending a mile from both parts of the city, and that they were about that time burned and destroyed by the invaders. As they were burned, Ihey must have consisted in a great degree of buildings; and this will give us some idea of the real extent of the city in ancient times, it being by this account upwards of two miles in length, including the island. Doubtless those buildings were interspersed with gardens, as we find to have been usual even within the walls, so late as the reign of Charles I. As to the locality of the suburbs, we may conclude that the northern one coincided with that part of the present city, which lies between north bridge, and the junction of the ]\Iallow road with the old Dublin road ; for this was the only great outlet from the city on that side, and must naturally have attracted the buildings along its course, while the steepness of the hills on either side would prevent improvement from branching off laterally. The southern suburb, which must have been identical with the original town on the hill, probably extended to the lough, and perhaps to a greater distance towards Kinsale, although in its modern increase it has not yet reached the above point, owing to the poverty of the inhabitants in that quarter, and the badness of the approaches to it. It is amusing to speculate on the probability, that the lough, which now presents so retired and rural appearance,

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42. Ancient throwing of bran custom at Cork installation

    Cork · city · Cork · 1771

    The ancient custom of throwing bran was observed with great profusion upon the installation of the mayor and sheriffs of Cork. The custom originated as an emblem of plenty to animate succeeding magistrates.

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    30. — The ancient custom of throwing bran was observ'ed here with the greatest profusion upon the installation of the mayor and sheriffs. This custom originated as an emblem of plenty, and for the purpose of animating succeeding magistrates with zeal to the service of the citizens.

    Oct. 7. — Orders were sent to Cork and Kinsale, immediately to provide quarters for six regiments of foot, to be quartered there for the greater convenience of embarkation.

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43. Anniversary of Cork's surrender to William III

    Cork · city · Cork · 1766

    On September 29, 1766, the anniversary of the surrender of Cork to King William III was observed with bells, a procession to St. Mary's Shandon Church, bonfires and illuminations.

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    29. — Being the anniversary of the surrender of this city to king William III, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells; in the forenoon the mayor and corporation walked in procession to St. Mary's Shandon Church; and in the evening there were bonfires and illuminations.

    Oct. 1 — The mayor, sheriffs and common council unanimously voted the freedom of this city to colonel Charles Hotham of the 63d regiment of foot, and to Edmund Burke, Esq. both English members of parliament, also to Thomas Carew, Esq. one of the members for the borough of Dungarvan, and to John Butler, Esq. of the castle of Dublin.

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44. Anniversary of surrender of Cork to King William observed

    Cork · city · Cork · 1772

    September 29 was observed as a day of rejoicing in Cork, marking the anniversary of the surrender of Cork to King William. This commemorated a key event of the Williamite War.

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    Sept. 29. — Being the anniversary of the surrender of Cork to king William, was observed as a day of rejoicing.

    Oct. 5. — In a Cork newspaper of this date appears the following paragraph: — "Several of the inhabitants, who live near the Exchange, present their most respectful compliments to the new sheriffs, and pray them to remove a most flagrant nuisance from before their doors, that of a breeches market held there every Wednesday and Saturday, to the great annoyance of passengers, and highly indiscreet, as overgrown fellows are

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45. Annual grant of £50 to each Cork city infirmary

    Cork · city · Cork · 1765

    An annual grant of £50 was made to each of the infirmaries in the city of Cork.

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    £50 annually was granted to each of the infirmaries in this city.

    March — JMary Burke, commonly called Sterling Molly, and

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46. Anti-Union dinner at Bush tavern, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1800

    A public dinner was held at the Bush tavern in Cork with Lord Riversdale in the chair, where a petition to the king against the Union was introduced before the conviviality of the day.

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    .April 23. — There was a public dinner at the Bush tavern, lord Riversdale in the chair, when a petition to his majesty against the Union was introduced, previous to the conviviality of the day.

    At a meeting of the city Grand Jury, held during the Spring Assizes in the city Grand Jury room, it was resolved unanimously, *' that the sentiment of the city of Cork in favor of a Legislative Union with Great Britain, has already been expressed in the most decided and unequivocal manner, and that the ineffectual efforts, which have been made to represent this city as entertaining a contrary sentiment, afford to us the most decisive evidence,

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47. Archbishop Boyle buried in Cork Cathedral

    Cork · city · Cork · 1644

    Doctor Boyle, Archbishop of Tuam, died and was buried in the cathedral at Cork under a monument he had erected for himself while bishop of the see.

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    Doctor Boyle, archbishop of Tuam, died this year and was buried in the cathedral at Cork, under a monument which he had erected for himself, while he was bishoj) of this see.

    sa) ing it was time to look about us, when we shall have the chief officers that are put in trust with matters of such concernmeut, as he was, being governor of the king's fort, should speak such treasonable words, 'and therefore, Master Major, you shall have my best assistance, and such punishment shall be inflicted upon him as martial law will permit."

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48. Armagh deemed too remote for new Elizabethan law

    near Armagh · town · Armagh · 1585

    The writ of conge d'elire abolished by the 2nd parliament of Elizabeth was not imagined to apply to so remote a place as Armagh. The election of primate was postponed due to the absence of several chapter members.

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    force in those places. It seems veiy probable that a similar exemption was loosely attributed to remote counties when unrepresented, and that many laws expressed generally, were intended only for the pale. Thus, though the writ of conge d' elire was abolished by the parliament of the 2d of Elizabeth, it was not imagined that the new law could apply to so remote a place as Armagh ; for the election of pnmate, which soon followed, was obliged to be post-poned on account of the absence of several of the chapter. A similar understanding probably prevailed with regard to the penal laws which were enacted by the same parliament, and which at the time of their enactment it would have been difficult, if not impossible, to enforce at a distance from the pale. Cork was one of the counties unrepresented in that parliament. However, after the lapse of some years and a change of circumstances, this distinction, if ever it existed, was forgotten, and the penalties of the law were vmhesitatingly enforced, wherever it was found practicable.

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49. Armed assemblies and riots at Hammond's fields near Blarney

    near Blarney · townland · Cork · 1764

    In April 1764, large numbers of armed men assembled every Sunday evening in Hammond's fields near Blarney, dividing into parties and fighting for hours before continuing riots into Cork city. The same fields had previously been a gathering place for ruffians during a period of frequent street robberies and murders.

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    April 15 — A great number of fellows were at this time in the habit of assembling in Hammond's fields near Blarney, every Sunday evening, many of them armed with swords, &.c. in open contempt of inagistracy, where they divided themselves into two parties in order of battle, and generally maintained a running fight for several hours, in which some of both parties seldom failed of getting broken heads ; from thence some of their leaders after their evening's diversion, used to remove the scene of action to the city, and continue rioting the remainder of the night. Before the beginning of the previous war, when knocking down, street robberies and sometimes murders were so frequent here, that the inhabitants were afraid to stir outside their doors after night-fall, it was in those same fields that the ruffians assembled.

    29 — The fellows who assembled this evening according to the sabbath-day custom in Hammond's fields, takhig advantage of the army being from town, diverted themselves by throwing the

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50. Armed attack on Hungerford's house and king's stores at Glandore

    near Glandore · population centre · Cork

    A great number of armed men attacked the house of Thomas Hungerford and the king's stores at Glandore to rescue a cargo of tobacco. They were beaten off by Hungerford and a party from the Thunderbolt cutter, with several attackers wounded.

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    Feh. 24. — About three o'clock this morning, the house of Thomas Hungerford, esquire, and the king's stores at Glandore, were attacked by a great number of armed men, in order to rescue a cargo of tobacco ; they weie however beaten off by Mr. Hungerford, assisted by a party from the Thunderbolt cutter. Several of the persons who made the attack were wounded.

    The poor were reduced to the greatest indigence from the severity of the weather.

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51. Armed band from Whitechurch attempts oath-swearing at Carrignavar

    Carrignavar · town · Cork · 1794

    About 300 men came from the parish of Whitechurch to Carrignavar to swear the local people. Mr. M'Carty, a justice of the peace, recommended they disperse; they adjourned to a glen but were surrounded by light horse and militia, with 18 prisoners taken and lodged in the South Gaol.

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    March 5. — About 300 men came from the Parish of White- 1794 church to Carrignavar to swear the people of that parish, upon which Mr. M'Carty recommended them to disperse, as he would otherwise be obliged as a justice of the peace to have them

    206 CORK REMEMBRANCER.

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52. Armed gang burns military blankets at Watergrasshill

    Watergrasshill · town · Cork · 1775

    A great number of armed villains at Watergrasshill burned a large quantity of blankets intended for troops about to depart for America. The act represents organized local resistance to British military logistics during the American Revolutionary War.

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    Sept. 26. — A great number of armed villains at Watergrasshill, burned a large quantity of blankets, wliich were intended for the troops then about to go to America.

    Oct. 23. — Being the anniversary of the Irish rebellion, the mayor, sheriffs, with the city regalia, went in their formalities to Christ church. The evening concluded with ringing of bells, bonfires, &c.

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53. Armed men abduct Miss Mary Kennedy from Mallow-lane

    Cork · city · Cork · 1776

    The house of Miss Mary Kennedy in Mallow-lane was broken into by four armed persons who forcibly took her out of bed and carried her off, supposedly with intent to marry her to one of the party. The incident reflects the practice of abduction for forced marriage.

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    18. — The house of Miss Mary Kennedy, in Mallow-lane, was broken into by four persons armed, who forcibly took her out of bed, and carried her off, with intent (as it was supposed) to marry her to one of the party.

    18. — A ship arrived in Kinsale from Boston, with the corps of officers of the 59th regiment, whose number had exceeded their rank and fde, which latter were drafted into other regiments, and the officers were sent to recruit their full complement in England.

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54. Armed men fire at sentry on Main Street near Boland's Lane

    Main Street · street · Cork

    Four armed men came into the Main Street via Boland's Lane at night and one fired a musket loaded with shot at the sentry on duty at the main-guard. The attack highlights civic unrest and danger to soldiers stationed in Cork.

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    Oct. 28. — This night between 11 and 12 o'clock, four malicious villains came into the Main street up Boland's lane, one of whom fired a musket loaded with shot, at the centinel on duty at the main -guard.

    Nov. 4. — Being the anniversary of the birth of king William the III, the morning was ushered in with ringing of bells; at noon the 19th regiment was drawn out, and fired three volleys; and the evening concluded with every demonstration of joy.

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55. Armed mob attempts rescue of Kelly at Dixon's Glen near Glanmire

    near Glanmire · town · Cork · 1787

    A sub-constable of Barrymore and a corporal of the 47th regiment conducting Kelly to the county gaol were attacked at Dixon's Glen near Upper Glanmire by a mob of sixty or seventy armed men. The rioters maintained a running fire for about three miles, and one of Kelly's sons fired at the party and wounded a man.

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    22. — As one of the sub- constables for the barony of Barrymore, and a corporal of the 47th regiment of foot, were conducting one Kelly to the county gaol, they were attacked at Dixon's glen, near upper Glanmire, by a riotous mob, consisting of sixty or seventy men, who endeavoured to rescue Kelly; they were all armed with muskets, blunderbusses and pistols, and were well supplied with ammunition, and kept up a constant running fire for about three miles with the corporal's party, who having alsokcptup a constant fire upon the rioters, expended all their ammunition except one round. They could not, however, do much execution, as the day was very wet, and as the rioters concealed themselves inside the hedges and ditches on each side of the road. One of Kelly's sons leaped into the road, fired at the party and wounded

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56. Armed robbers torture and plunder house at Glanmire

    near Glanmire · town · Cork · 1775

    A number of villains attacked the house of Mr. Fowey at Glanmire, forcibly entered, and put him and his wife on the fire to confess where their money lay. After taking a few guineas, they stole a horse, loaded a car with household goods, and carried everything off.

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    JVov. 11. — A number of villains attacked the house of a Mr. Fowey at Glanmire, and forcibly entered the same. They then with the greatest barbarity put him and his wife on the lire to confess where their money lay, which happening to be but a few guineas, they brought a horse, which they had stolen, to the door, and yoked him to a car, which they loaded with beds, chairs, tables, &c. and carried off in triumph.

    Dec. — A second door was built to the South gaol, in order to separate the debtors from the criminals.

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57. Armed societies reviewed at camp-field and Mall, Cork, 1779

    Cork · city · Cork · 1779

    On the King's birthday, 1 June 1779, armed societies were reviewed in the camp-field in Cork and assembled on the Mall with the 81st Highland regiment, firing three rounds.

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    Being the king's birth-day, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, at ten o'clock the different armed societies were reviewed in the camp-field; at noon they and the 8 1st or Highland regiment assembled on the Mall and fired three rounds. About three o'clock an express arrived to the commanding officer here, from major-general Flower Mocher then at Kinsale, ordering the Highland regiment to be ready to march at the shortest notice, as the general had received a letter, stating that a fleet, consisting of several ships of the line and a great number of frigates and

    180 CORK REMEMBRANCEll.

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58. Armed societies reviewed on Mardyke and Grand Parade

    Cork · city · Cork · 1783

    Armed societies were reviewed in the Mardyke field, after which they fired several volleys on the Grand Parade and gave three cheers in honour of St Patrick.

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    March 1 7. — The armed societies were reviewed in the Mardyke field, after which they fired several volleys on the Grand Parade, and gave three cheers in honor of our patron saint.

    The Cork cavalry set off from this city to Castle Townsend, in quest of some insurgents, said to have been meditating mischief against the inhabitants of that neighbourhood: after scouring the country for a great nimiber of miles, they apprehended Denis Connell, otherwise Cock-a-bendy, who was charged with sounding a horn with an intent to assemble a mob and disturb the peace.

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59. Armed soldiers patrol and rob Cork citizens

    Cork · city · Cork · 1790

    For several nights around late November 1790, parties of soldiers armed with side arms patrolled the streets of Cork and robbed gentlemen of their watches and money as early as eight o'clock in the evening.

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    JSTov. 25. — For some nights past, parties of soldiers, with their side arms, patrolled the streets, and robbed different gentlemen of their watches and money, and that at so early an hour as eight o'clock.

    There was more sickness in the city this winter, than had been known for many years past.

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60. Army camp at Ballinrea marched towards Kinsale

    Ballinrea · townland · Cork · 1779

    An invasion alarm caused by the appearance of the Jamaica fleet on the coast led the army encamped at Ballinrea to strike their tents and march cross-country towards Kinsale, returning the same evening.

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    Sep. 24. — There was another alarm of an invasion, occasioned by the homeward bound Jamaica fleet, which appeared on the coast. The army in camp at Balhnrea immediately struck their tents, crossed the country towards Kinsale and returned the same evening.

    JVov. 24. — The camp at Carrigaline was broken up for winter quarters,

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