Name: The county and city of Cork remembrancer; or, Annals of the county and city of Cork
Author: Francis H Tuckey

Peter's church thrown down for rebuilding

Cork · city · Cork · 1782

Peter's church in Cork was demolished in order to be rebuilt, as part of a broader period of inclement weather and scarcity of bread.

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Peter's church was thrown down, in order to be re-built.
Nov. 18. — The debtors in the south gaol being reduced to the necessity of drinking salt water very often for the last three months, their pumps being for a long time dry, and many of them having in consequence become ill, they humbly besought the managers of the pipe water, through the newspaper of this day, to redress that great want.

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In 1782, Peter's Church in Cork was thrown down in order to be rebuilt. That same year, the debtors in the south gaol had been reduced to drinking salt water for three months, their pumps long dry, and many had become ill. On November the 18th they humbly besought the managers of the pipe water, through the newspaper of that day, to redress that great want.

Public cautioned about dangerous old drawbridge in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1771

The public were warned in a Cork newspaper that the old drawbridge was so decayed and out of repair it could not be turned into its proper place, making it hazardous after dusk as long nights approached.

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26. — The public were cautioned in a Cork paper of this date, as the long nights were approaching, to be careful how they passed over the old drawbridge after dusk, it being so old and out of repair as to be unable to be turned into its proper place.
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.

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Cork, in 1771. A Cork newspaper warned the public to be careful how they passed over the old drawbridge after dusk. The long nights were approaching, and the bridge was so old and out of repair that it could not be turned into its proper place, making it hazardous in the dark.

Raleigh sails from Cork Harbour on final expedition

near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1617

Sir Walter Raleigh departed from the Harbour of Cork on his last, ill-fated expedition to the West Indies. This connects Cork Harbour to one of the final voyages of the famous explorer.

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Aug. 9 — Sir Walter Raleigh sailed from the Harbour of 1617 Cork, on his last unfortunate expedition to the West Indies.
J\tov. 7 — William Gold, who was the foregoing year mayor of 1G18 Cork, delivered up in open court to his successor, four charters, viz: — those of Edward IV, Henry VIII, queen Elizabeth, and the charter of king James I ; as also one Quietus of the Exchequer for the fee-farm rent of the city.

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This is the harbour Sir Walter Raleigh sailed from on the 9th of August, 1617. He set out on his last, unfortunate expedition to the West Indies.

Sidney finds Waterford flourishing

Waterford · city · Waterford · 1565–1575

Sidney was received and entertained honourably by Waterford, which he found in a flourishing state with civil and industrious people. He attributed this to the recent reduction of the county's lords to some order, though he found them inclined to relapse.

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Sidney was received and entertained in a very honourable manner by the city of Waterford : he found it in a flourishing state ; the people civil and industrious. These were the natm^al results of the reduction some time before, of the lords of the county to some order ; whom however Sidney found inclined to relapse and ready as he expresses it, to play the part of the washed swine in returning to her foul puddle.
He tells us that Cork, Youghal, and Kinsale were walled, and places of great moment for her majesty's service, and that the king of Spain with 3000 men and £20,000, could dispossess her of all Munster and Connaught, or oblige her to employ 20,000 men and £200,000, to recover and defend them ; and earnestly recommends to her, to take care " for the conservation of her towns, as the loss of them would be the loss of the whole country.''

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Between 1565 and 1575, Sidney came to Waterford and was received and entertained in a very honourable manner. He found the city flourishing, its people civil and industrious, and put this down to the reduction of the lords of the county to some order. But he found those lords inclined to relapse, ready, as he put it, to play the part of the washed swine returning to her foul puddle. He told the queen that Cork, Youghal, and Kinsale were walled towns of great moment for her majesty's service, and warned that the king of Spain with 3000 men and £20,000 could dispossess her of all Munster and Connaught, or oblige her to employ 20000 men and £200,000 to recover and defend them. He earnestly recommended she take care "for the conservation of her towns, as the loss of them would be the loss of the whole country."

Silver coins with eastern characters found at Ballymartle

Ballymartle · townland · Cork · 1766

A number of silver coins with inscriptions resembling eastern characters were found on the lands of Ballymartle near Kinsale in 1766.

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A number of silver coins were found on the lands of Bally- A. p. martle near Kinsale, with inscriptions resembling eastern characters.
June 11. — Afire destroyed 14 thatched cabins in Eathcormac. 13. — Lieutenant-general Boscawen reviewed in a field near the Lough, the 26th, 44th, and 63d regiments of foot.

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Somewhere around here, in 1766, a number of silver coins were found on the lands of Ballymartle near Kinsale. They bore inscriptions resembling eastern characters. Who brought them here, or how long they had lain in the ground, the record does not say.

Sir Roger Coppinger removes Cork city charter

Cork · city · Cork · 1634

In 1634, Sir Roger Coppinger, mayor of Cork, carried away the city charter along with the sword and mace.

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This year Sir Roger Coppinger, mayor of Cork, carried away 1G34 the city charter, and also the sword and mace.
^uff. 15 — By an order of council, the mayor elect was either to give up the butt of sack, as formerly given him by the corporation for his entertainment in lieu of twenty nobles, or pay the chamberlain £20 at his election.

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In 1634, Sir Roger Coppinger, mayor of Cork, carried away the city charter. He took the sword and mace with it too. Those were the symbols of the city's right to govern itself, and a mayor walking off with all three left Cork without the instruments of its own authority.

Soldier stabbed on Main Street, Cork

Main Street · street · Cork · 1775

A soldier, one of recently arrived drafts, was set upon and stabbed in several parts of his body as he passed quietly through the Main Street of Cork.

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Feb. 26. — A soldier, one of the drafts who lately arrived here, was set upon by some inhuman blood-thirsty persons, who stabbed him in several parts of his body as he was passing quietly through the Main-street.
March 2. — The public was cautioned in a Cork paper, to be careful in passing at night from Broad-lane to Fishamble-lane through Cross-street, as the slip near the little bridge was quite out of repair, and several persons within the last few nights had fallen into the river, owing to its niinous state.

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On February 26, 1775, a soldier was set upon on the Main Street of Cork. He was one of the drafts who had lately arrived. Some inhuman bloodthirsty persons stabbed him in several parts of his body as he was passing quietly through the street. On March 2, the public was cautioned in a Cork paper to be careful passing at night from Broad-lane to Fishamble-lane through Cross-street, as the slip near the little bridge was out of repair and several persons had fallen into the river.

St. Stephen's Blue Coat Hospital empty, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1801

It was reported that no boy had been in St. Stephen's or the Blue Coat Hospital for two years, because the income of the charity was spent on repairing the building.

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March 5. — In the Hibernian Chronicle of this date, it was stated, that there had not been a boy in St. Stephen's, or the Blue coat hospital for two years past, in consequence of the income of the charity being spent in repairing the building.
12. — General Champayne was presented with his freedom by the provost and corporation of Bandon.

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In Cork, there is a place called St. Stephen's, or the Blue Coat Hospital. On March 5, 1801, the Hibernian Chronicle reported that no boy had been there for two years. The income of the charity had been spent on repairing the building.

Thomas Newenham of Coolmore stands for parliament

Coolmore · townland · Cork · 1751

Henry Boyle put forward Thomas Newenham of Coolmore as a parliamentary candidate, supported by Boyle's influence, against Henry Cavendish who was backed by the friendly club. The freeholders formed part of the constituency and the club took a prominent role in the contest.

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On the election of corporate officers in the year 1751, parties were nearly balanced and the contest v^as very violent. The election lasted two days. The first was occupied with the choice of the commons speaker ; the second with that of the magistrates. The victory was gained by the club at an expense (as their opponent asserts) of £1000. A parliamentary election quickly followed, and though on this occasion the freeholders were a portion of the constituency, the club took a prominent part in the transaction, and with so much zeal, that one of its leading members was said to have offered £500 for the encouragement of a subscription in support of its interest. Mr. Thomas Newenham of Coolmore, was put forward by Mr. Boyle, and supported by his influence ; his competitor was Mr. Henry Cavendish, supported by the friendly club. On this occasion we find the state of affairs thus described by a partisan of Mr.
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Close to Coolmore, in 1751, Thomas Newenham of Coolmore stood for parliament. He was put forward by Henry Boyle and supported by Boyle's influence. His competitor was Henry Cavendish, who was backed by the friendly club. The freeholders formed part of the constituency, and the club took a prominent part in the contest, with so much zeal that one of its leading members was said to have offered £500 for the encouragement of a subscription in support of its interest. This parliamentary election followed hard on another contest, the election of corporate officers earlier that same year. That earlier election lasted two days. The first day was occupied with the choice of the commons speaker, the second with that of the magistrates. Parties were nearly balanced and the contest was very violent. The victory was gained by the club at an expense, as their opponent asserts, of £1000.

Trade guilds established in Cork, 1656-1657

Cork · city · Cork · 1656–1657

The Cork corporation embodied various artificers into guilds including blacksmiths, merchant tailors, tanners, whittawers, carpenters, freemasons, goldsmiths, cordwainers, butchers, porters, clothiers, and barber-chirurgeons. Considerable sums were paid for these incorporations.

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relied on to the letter, shews also the extreme ignorance of the English of that period in all that related to the state of Ireland. We no*v return to the affairs of tlie city. From the year 1609, when the city books commence, to the expulsion of the Roman catholics in 1644, the corporation appears almost exclusively of that denomination. Some protestants indeed, were occasionally admitted to the freedom, but they were mostly statesmen, or official j^ersons of distinction, who had no interest in local afiairs. There were not more than five or six protestants of a private sort admitted during the above period. After the expulsion of the Roman catholics, the city continued without any civil government imtil 1655,* when Sir William Fenton, Maurice Roche, Christopher Oliver, John Morley, and John Hodder, ancient freemen, assembled together, and chose John Hodder to be mayor.f They then proceeded to create a great number of protestant freemen, sufficient evidently to outvote the Roman catholics, should they return. The first admissions remaining! took place on the 16lh of May, 1656. They were continued on the 17th, 19di, 24th, and 31st of May, 6th of June, and afterwards at longer intervals. The franchise was conferred on great numbers gratuitously, but to many also it was sold, for sums varying from £1 to £10 or £ 12. This sale of the franchise was quite in accordance with old practice. On the 31st of May, 1656, the corporation embodied the various artificers into guilds, in several of which separate trades somewhat similar to each other were incorporated together under the name of one of them. Thus were formed the several guilds of blacksmiths, of merchant tailoi-s, of tanners, of whittawers, of carpenters, of freemasons, of goldsmiths, of cordwainers, of butchers and of porters. On the 6th of June following, was formed the guild of
* In the catalogue of mayors this is dated 1G5G, which is more likely.

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Cork had no civil government from the expulsion of the Roman Catholics in 1644 until 1655. The city books go back to 1609, and for most of that time the corporation was almost exclusively Roman Catholic. A few Protestants were admitted now and then, but no more than 5 or 6 private Protestants in all those years. In 1655, 5 ancient freemen assembled: Sir William Fenton, Maurice Roche, Christopher Oliver, John Morley, and John Hodder. They chose John Hodder to be mayor. Then they set about creating a great number of Protestant freemen, enough to outvote the Roman Catholics should they return. The first admissions took place on the 16th of May 1656, and continued on the 17th, 19th, 24th, and 31st of May, the 6th of June, and at longer intervals after. The franchise was given freely to many, but sold to others for sums ranging from £1 to £10 or £12. On the 31st of May 1656, the corporation embodied the various artificers into guilds, some separate but similar trades joined together under one name. The guilds formed were blacksmiths, merchant tailors, tanners, whittawers, carpenters, freemasons, goldsmiths, cordwainers, butchers, and porters. On the 6th of June followed the guild of clothiers, and after that the barber-chirurgeons. Considerable sums were paid for these incorporations.

Twelve regiments embarked at Cork for Flanders

Cork · city · Cork · 1701

In June 1701, twelve regiments of foot embarked at Cork for Flanders. This reflects Cork's role as a major embarkation point for military operations on the continent.

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A. D. June — Twelve regiments of foot embarked at Cork for Flanders* 1701
Dec. 15 — The mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of Cork

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Cork was a departure point for soldiers heading to the continent. In June 1701, twelve regiments of foot embarked here for Flanders. The city's harbour sent them off to war.

Youghal granted wool staple privilege

Youghal · town · Cork · 1379

The privilege of collecting customs was extended to Youghal on the petition of its sovereign, merchants, and commons, who likewise complained of the danger of coming to Cork.

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July 4. — The above mentioned privilege was extended to Youghal also, at this time, on the petition of the sovereign, merchants, and commons of that town, they likewise having therein complained of the danger of coming to Cork.
A parliamentary subsidy was assessed upon Munster, Kilkenny and Wexford, of which, the county of Cork was to pay 45 marks, the city of Cork £10, and the cities of Waterford and Limerick, £10 each; the clergy also granted a subsidy^ of which, 100s. was to be paid by those of the diocese of Cork.

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The town of Youghal gained a wool staple privilege on July 4, 1379. The sovereign, merchants, and commons of the town petitioned for it, complaining of the danger of coming to Cork. At the same time a parliamentary subsidy was assessed on Munster, Kilkenny, and Wexford. The county of Cork was to pay 45 marks, the city of Cork 10 pounds, and Waterford and Limerick 10 pounds each. The clergy granted a subsidy too, and 100 shillings was to come from the diocese of Cork.

Cork city gates shut against Irish outlaws

Cork · city · Cork

According to Campion, the inhabitants of Cork were forced to watch their gates continually, keep them shut at meal times from sunset to sunrise, and require strangers to leave weapons at a lodge before entering, walking out only in armed groups for recreation.

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At this time the city of Cork, was so encumbered with evil neighbours, the Irish outlaws, that (as Campion states) the inhabitants were forced to watch their gates continually, to keep them shut at service times, at meals from sun -set to sun arising, nor suffer any stranger to enter them, with his weapon, but to leave the same at a lodge appointed. They walked out at seasons for recreation " with strength of men furnished, thoy * " Men of Englisli race, laws and customs." (^See the Introduction.)

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Cork was a city under siege from its own neighbours. Campion wrote that the people were so encumbered with Irish outlaws that they had to watch their gates continually. The gates stayed shut at service times, at meals, and from sunset to sunrise. No stranger could enter carrying a weapon. They had to leave it at a lodge appointed for that purpose. Even walking out for recreation, they went, in the source's words, "with strength of men furnished."

Cork corporation lays foundation of new meat market

Cork · city · Cork · 1786

The mayor, sheriffs, aldermen and burgesses with city regalia went in procession to lay the new foundation of the new meat market, built on a large piece of ground purchased for that purpose. The mayor also established a letter box near the Exchange for anonymous complaints about nuisances.

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A.D. Sept. 29. — The mayor, the late mayor, the sheriffs, the late sheriffs, the aldermen, and burgesses, with the city regalia, went in processionto lay the new foundation of the new meat market, which was built on a large piece of ground purchased for that purpose. About this time the mayor established a letter box near the Exchange, to receive anonymous letters respecting nuisances in the city,
Oct. 15. — Early this morning the king's post, with the Cork, and Kinsale mails for Dublin, was stopped at the lower end of Blackpool, by five men with slouched hats, one armed with a ^ drawn hanger, who threatened the postriders life, if he did not deliver up the mail instantly, which he did, when they made off with it towards Blarney lane.

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In September 1786, the city of Cork saw its mayor, sheriffs, aldermen and burgesses walk in procession with the city regalia to lay the foundation of a new meat market, built on a large piece of ground bought for that purpose. Around the same time the mayor placed a letter box near the Exchange, to receive anonymous letters about nuisances in the city. Then on October 15, early in the morning, the king's post carrying the Cork and Kinsale mails for Dublin was stopped at the lower end of Blackpool by five men in slouched hats, one armed with a drawn hanger. They threatened the post rider's life if he did not hand over the mail at once. He did, and they made off with it towards Blarney Lane.

Cork's southern suburb extended to the Lough

The Lough · electoral division · Cork

The southern suburb of ancient Cork, identical with the original town on the hill, probably extended to the Lough and perhaps further towards Kinsale. The author speculates the Lough, now rural in appearance, may have been surrounded by a densely inhabited suburb in ancient times.

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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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The Lough is a place the road passes through near Cork's southern edge. In Elizabeth's time the city of Cork had shrunk to very little. The island that held the city was about one-third of a statute mile long, and its breadth was only one-third of that. That gave it no great advantage over Kinsale or Youghal within their walls. But Cork had once been far larger. The most ancient part of the city stood on the hill to the south of the island. It was destroyed in the wars of the barbarous lords. A charter of King Edward IV tells us that a few years before its date, Cork had suburbs stretching a mile from both parts of the city, and that those suburbs had been burned and destroyed by invaders. Burned suburbs meant buildings, and the city in ancient times was upwards of two miles in length, including the island. Those buildings were likely interspersed with gardens, as was usual even within the walls as late as the reign of Charles I. The northern suburb ran along the only great outlet on that side, between north bridge and the junction of the Mallow road with the old Dublin road. The southern suburb was identical with the original town on the hill, and probably extended to this place, and perhaps further towards Kinsale. The modern city has not yet reached this far, owing to poverty in that quarter and the badness of the approaches. What now presents so retired and rural an appearance may once have been surrounded by a densely inhabited suburb.

French vessels fishing near Bantry Bay unchecked

near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork · 1767

A complaint was made in a Cork newspaper that fifty French vessels were fishing for mackerel on the coast near Bantry Bay without interruption from revenue cruisers.

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May 3. — A complaint was made in one of the Cork Newspapers, of fifty French vessels fishing for mackerel on the coast near Bantry-bay without interruption from the revenue-cruizers.
Subscribers were served at their houses with the Cork Chronicle newspaper, (which was published twice a week) at 5s. 5d. per annum, or by the single paper at one half-penny each, in addition to which, a Mercury was given every Saturday when the English mails arrived.

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Near Bantry Bay, in May 1767, a complaint appeared in one of the Cork newspapers. It said that 50 French vessels were fishing for mackerel on the coast near the bay, and no revenue cruisers were there to stop them. The French fished without interruption. The complaint was printed in the Cork Chronicle, a paper published twice a week, delivered to subscribers at 5 shillings and 5 pence a year.

Sidney describes Youghal as decayed by pirates

Youghal · town · Cork · 1567

In a letter to the English council, Lord Deputy Sir Henry Sidney described Youghal as a proper town but lately decayed by pirates and oppressed by local landlords under the Earl of Desmond. Local chiefs came to him there pleading for the Queen's justice.

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A2yril 20. — Sir Henry Sidney, lord deputy of Ireland, wrote a letter of this date to the council of England, in which he described his journey through Munster. He arrived at Youghal, which he calls a very proper town, but of late decayed by reason of pirates, and no less annoyed by several landlords of the country, all under the nile of the earl of Desmond. He says *' that the earl of Clancarre and Sir Owen 0" Sullivan Beare, the viscount Barry, the lord Roche, lord Courcey, Sir Donagh M'Carty, captain of Carbery, otherwise called M'Carty Reagh, Sir Denuott M'Carty, captain of Muskerry, Barry-Oge, Richard Condon, and Barrett (all which," he says, " are the greatest, and indeed very great posscssiotierSt in that county, and are, or ought to be, free subjects, owing immediate sen'ice to the crown, nevertheless so injured and exacted upon by the earl of Desmond, as in effect they were become thralls or
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Youghal was a town Sir Henry Sidney knew well. He passed through it in 1567 and wrote to the council of England about what he found. He called it a very proper town, but one lately decayed by pirates, and no less oppressed by the landlords of the country, all under the earl of Desmond. He named them. The earl of Clancarre, Sir Owen O'Sullivan Beare, the viscount Barry, the lord Roche, lord Courcey, Sir Donagh M'Carty, captain of Carbery, Sir Dermot M'Carty, captain of Muskerry, Barry-Oge, Richard Condon, and Barrett. Sidney said these were the greatest holders in that county, and men who owed immediate service to the crown, yet had been so injured and exacted upon by the earl of Desmond that they were become thralls. They came to Sidney at Youghal, seeking the Queen's justice against him.

Irish rebellion anniversary civic procession at Christ Church

Cork · city · Cork · 1775

On the anniversary of the Irish rebellion, the mayor, sheriffs, and city regalia went in formalities to Christ Church in Cork. The evening concluded with bell-ringing and bonfires, marking the loyalist civic commemoration.

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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.
25. — Being the anniversary of his majesty's accession to the throne, the army in garrison fired three volleys in honor of the day.

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Cork saw a loyalist show on the 23rd of October 1775. It was the anniversary of the Irish rebellion, and the mayor and sheriffs carried the city regalia in formal procession to Christ Church. The evening ended with ringing bells and bonfires.

Petition for Cork city walls as useless defences

Cork · city · Cork

The mayor and commonalty of Cork petitioned the Duke of Bolton for ownership of the city walls, arguing they were no longer defensible against an army, were a financial burden, and that the ground both within and beneath them belonged to the petitioners.

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That the tide ebs and flowes round the said citty, and the said walls, as they now stand, are of noe defence, but a charge to your petrs, and that the ground next without the said walls, as well as the ground on which the said walls stand, belong to your petitioners.
May it please your grace, in consideration of the premisses, to grant your petitioners the said walls.

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The mayor and commonalty of Cork petitioned the Duke of Bolton for the city walls. They wrote that the tide ebbs and flows round the city, and the walls as they stood were, in their words, "of noe defence, but a charge" to them. The ground outside the walls and the ground on which they stood belonged to the petitioners. They asked his grace to grant them the walls.

Pickpocket caught at St. Fin Barre's churchyard interment

Cork · city · Cork · 1774

During a funeral at St. Fin Barre's churchyard in Cork, a young woman was detected picking a gentleman's pocket and found to have seven handkerchiefs. The populace set her in the stocks and pelted her.

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3. — During the interment of a corpse in St. Fin Barry's churchyard, a young woman, decently dressed, was detected picking a gentleman's pocket which he soon discovered, and on examining her, found no less than seven handkerchiefs upon her, which
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In 1774, during a funeral at St. Fin Barre's churchyard in Cork, a young woman, decently dressed, was caught picking a gentleman's pocket. He discovered it quickly, and on examining her found no less than seven handkerchiefs upon her. The populace set her in the stocks and pelted her.

Social life on Haman's Marsh in Cork, c.1750

Cork · city · Cork · 1750

Around 1750, Cork citizens gathered on a planted green on Haman's Marsh, where the mansion-house later stood, enjoying music from a subscription-supported band. An adjoining assembly-house hosted twice-weekly assemblies with card playing and dancing, plus a weekly concert.

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In this city, former days were distinguished from the present, by an unaffected sociability, and a taste for public amusements. In Smith's time, (1750,) the citizens resorted to a planted green on Haman's marsh, where the mansion-house now stands, and were regaled by a band of music supported by subscription. In an assembly-house adjoining, were assemblies twice a week, besides a weekly drum, where card playing and dancing were practised. There was also a weekly concert of instrumental and vocal music,
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Around 1750, in Smith's time, Cork citizens gathered on a planted green on Haman's Marsh, where the mansion-house later stood. A band of music, supported by subscription, regaled them. An adjoining assembly-house held assemblies twice a week, besides a weekly drum, where card playing and dancing were practised. There was also a weekly concert of instrumental and vocal music. The city's former days were marked by an unaffected sociability and a taste for public amusements.

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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Somewhere close to Monkstown, in 1814, the 40th regiment left the vessel they had embarked on and came ashore in launches, making their way toward Cork. They had lost the whole of their baggage near Bantry. The record gives no detail of how it was lost or what they carried, only that it was gone, all of it, somewhere behind them on the road from Bantry. What remains is the bare fact: soldiers disembarking here without their kit, pressing on toward Cork with whatever they had left.

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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In 1771, Cork kept an old custom when its mayor and sheriffs were installed. Bran was thrown with great profusion. The custom began as an emblem of plenty, meant to animate the magistrates who followed with zeal for the service of the citizens.

Barryscourt castle burned by its lord

near Barryscourt · street · Cork · 1580

Captain Raleigh complained against the Barrys and Condons for assisting the rebels, leading to a commission to seize Barry's Court castle. Barry, having received notice of the commission, set the castle on fire rather than let it fall into Raleigh's hands.

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A complaint was made by captain Raleigh against the Barrys 1580 and Condons for assisting the rebels, in consequence of which a commission to seize on the castle of Barry's Court Avas granted to Raleigh ; but Barry, having got notice of it, set the castle on fire.
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Somewhere about Barryscourt, a castle was burned by its own lord in 1580. Captain Raleigh had complained against the Barrys and the Condons for assisting the rebels. A commission was granted to Raleigh to seize the castle of Barry's Court. But Barry got notice of it, and set the castle on fire rather than let Raleigh take it.

Bishop Courcy buried at Timoleague convent

Timoleague · town · Cork · 1518

Edmond Courcy, Bishop of Ross, died on March 14, 1518, and was buried in the Church of the Convent of Minorites at Timoleague. He had built the library, belfry, dormitory, and infirmary there; the convent was founded in the reign of Edward II by William Barry or the Cartys.

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March 14. — Edmond Courcy, bishop of Ross, diedat this time, 1518 and was buried in the Church of the Convent of Minorites at Timoleague, which had been founded in the reign of Edward the second, by William Barry; or as some say, by the Cartys. The library, beUfr}', dormitory, and Infirmary, were built by said Courcy.
Richard Gold brought the king's sword, and presented it to the 1521 mayor of Cork.

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Timoleague holds the grave of Edmond Courcy, Bishop of Ross. He died on March 14, 1518, and was buried in the church of the convent of Minorites here. The convent was founded in the reign of Edward the Second, by William Barry, or as some say, by the Cartys. Courcy himself built the library, belfry, dormitory, and infirmary of the place.

Bishop of Cloyne welcomed at Midleton

Midleton · town · Cork · 1780

The Bishop of Cloyne was met twelve miles from Midleton by the Imokilly volunteer societies of Cloyne and Midleton and escorted to his house with bonfires and illuminations in both towns that night.

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March 4. — Upon the return of the bishop ofCloynefrom Dublin, he was met twelve miles from Midleton by the Imokilly societies of Cloyne and Midleton, and by a large number of gentlemen and other inhabitants of each place, who escorted his
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In 1780, March 4, the Bishop of Cloyne was returning from Dublin when the Imokilly volunteer societies of Cloyne and Midleton met him twelve miles from the town. A large number of gentlemen and other inhabitants of each place joined them, and they escorted the bishop to his house. That night there were bonfires and illuminations in both towns.

Castlepark fortification — oldest bastioned fort in Ireland

Castlepark · street · Cork

Castlepark near Kinsale is described as a fortification with bastions, likely the oldest instance of the use of bastions in Ireland. The Pacata Hibernia plates misrepresent its towers as tall and narrow when they are nearly cubical. It seems to have been a fortification belonging to the town of Kinsale.

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all the appearance of having never been finished, though we believe Smith somewhere states the contrary. Two of the bastions and the intervening curtain shew the remains of a thick stone facing ; but as some of the spaces between this and the earthen mound are not filled up, and as no traces of a wall are perceptible in the other parts, we conclude that the works never were finished. We are the moi"e minute in describing these particulars, in order to shew the incorrectness of the views in Pacata Hibernia ; and because it is probable that Castle ni Park is the oldest instance of the use of bastions in Ireland. It seems to have been a fortification belonging to the town of Kinsale. There is a narrow fosse or passage, protected by walls of earth, leading from it to the edge of Kinsale harbovu-, where there stands a curious fortification, consisting chiefly of a platform defended by a very thick wall, with large intervals for great guns. There is here also a curious vaulted apartment mider the side of the hill. We may take this opportunity to observe, that Smith's descriptions are very incorrect. He tells us that BallincoUy castle was flanked with towers at each angle. His account of Glanworth castle is a piece of gross exaggeration.
The invention of cannon has rendered castles almost useless for defence ; but cannon did not make their appearance in Ireland before the close of the fifteenth century; and for a long time afterwards could be little used in so impassable a country. From this cause castles were considered available for defence until the wars of 1641, when their untenableness became apparent; yet if we consider the magnitude of those purposes to which iron is applied in the present day, it seems not very Utopian to look forward to the time, when a small iron castle of suitable construction, may be found to be as tenable as stone castles formerly were, or even more so.

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This is Castlepark fortification, near Kinsale. It has all the appearance of having never been finished, though Smith somewhere states the contrary. Two of the bastions and the intervening curtain show the remains of a thick stone facing, but some of the spaces between this and the earthen mound are not filled up, and no traces of a wall are perceptible in the other parts. The works were probably never completed. The Pacata Hibernia plates misrepresent these fortifications. Castlepark is probably the oldest instance of the use of bastions in Ireland. It seems to have been a fortification belonging to the town of Kinsale. A narrow fosse, or passage, protected by walls of earth, leads from it to the edge of Kinsale harbour, where a curious fortification stands, consisting chiefly of a platform defended by a very thick wall, with large intervals for great guns. There is also a curious vaulted apartment under the side of the hill. Smith's descriptions are very incorrect. He says Ballincollig castle was flanked with towers at each angle, and his account of Glanworth castle is gross exaggeration. The invention of cannon rendered castles almost useless for defence, but cannon did not appear in Ireland before the close of the 15th century, and for a long time afterwards could be little used in so impassable a country. Castles were considered available for defence until the wars of 1641, when their untenableness became apparent.

Citizens oppose bridge below customhouse

Cork · city · Cork · 1785

A meeting of citizens was summoned at the council chamber to oppose building a bridge below the customhouse, which was asserted would depopulate and lay waste the thickly inhabited and flourishing parts of Cork.

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May 18. — A meeting of citizens was summoned at the council chamber at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of opposing the building of a bridge below the customhouse, which, it was asserted, would be the cause of depopulating and laying waste the thickly inhabited and flourishing parts of the city, and also for signing a petition to parliament, to defeat and counteract such destructive resolutions as were then forming to carry into effect, a scheme that it was supposed would be the ruin of thous'ands.
July 14. — The boat races at Haulbowlin commenced : the day was fine, and a brilliant concourse of people were assembled. The island having been previously taken possession of by AVilliam Lombard, who was stiled governor of the day, a platform was erected and surrounded with picquet lines to reserve the space within for the nobility and gentry. The governor's tents were pitched, and his tables being covered with a cold collation, a large band of music was in attendance, and batteries of cannon were mounted on the most advantageous ground in the island. The governor was dressed in a fancy habit, resembling a highland chieftain's dress. On the river wer5 a great number of yachts and boats, all filled with various parties vying with each other in gaiety of dress and cheerfulness of appearance. At 2 o'clock the signal was given for starting; one ten and two twelve oared barges contended for the first prize, and three eight oared boats for the second : 160 turbots were killed during this day.

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In 1785, the citizens of Cork gathered to fight a bridge. On May 18, a meeting was summoned at the council chamber at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of opposing the building of a bridge below the customhouse. It was asserted that this bridge would depopulate and lay waste the thickly inhabited and flourishing parts of the city. The citizens also meant to sign a petition to parliament, to defeat and counteract destructive resolutions then forming to carry into effect a scheme supposed would be the ruin of thousands. Then on July 14, the boat races at Haulbowlin commenced. The day was fine, and a brilliant concourse of people assembled. William Lombard had taken possession of the island and was styled governor of the day. A platform was erected and surrounded with picquet lines to reserve the space for nobility and gentry. The governor's tents were pitched, his tables covered with a cold collation, a large band of music in attendance, and batteries of cannon mounted on the most advantageous ground. The governor was dressed in a fancy habit resembling a highland chieftain's dress. On the river were a great number of yachts and boats, all filled with various parties vying with each other in gaiety of dress and cheerfulness of appearance. At 2 o'clock the signal was given for starting. One ten and two twelve oared barges contended for the first prize, and three eight oared boats for the second. 160 turbots were killed during this day.

Cork City empowered to disarm strangers

Cork · city · Cork · 1307–1600

In the reign of Edward II, the peaceable inhabitants of Cork city were invested with the power to disarm all strangers entering their city. This right was found necessary to enforce strictly even until the close of the sixteenth century, reflecting the dangerous conditions in the surrounding country.

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The inhabitants of the country parts must have been very sanguinary and treacherous, for in the reign of Edward II., the peaceable inhabitants of the city of Cork were invested with power todisarm all strangers entering their city; a right which they found it necessary to enforce strictly, even until the close of the sixteenth century.
It was optional with the great men, whether they would be subjects of the king or not. If they formally agreed to submit to the authority of law, they received such protection as the government could afford, otherwise they were left to defend themselves as best they could. Richard oge Barrett having agreed before the lord justice to abide by the law, and his enemies having notwithstanding taken the law into their own hands, and assailed him with force, a mandate was issued by government ordering them to forbear, provided Barrett were ready to abide by the law as he had promised. (^) This plainly implied a permission to right themselves by force, in case Barrett should be as lawless as themselves.

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Cork was a city with a particular burden. In the reign of Edward the Second, the peaceable inhabitants of Cork were invested with power to disarm all strangers entering their city. The country parts around it must have been very sanguinary and treacherous, for this right was found necessary to enforce strictly, even until the close of the sixteenth century. It was optional with the great men whether they would be subjects of the king or not. If they formally agreed to submit to the authority of law, they received such protection as the government could afford. Otherwise they were left to defend themselves as best they could. Richard oge Barrett agreed before the lord justice to abide by the law. His enemies, notwithstanding, took the law into their own hands and assailed him with force. A mandate was issued by government ordering them to forbear, provided Barrett were ready to abide by the law as he had promised. This plainly implied a permission to right themselves by force, in case Barrett should be as lawless as themselves.

Cork corporation dominated by Catholics, 1609-1644

Cork · city · Cork · 1609–1644

From 1609 when the city books commence, to the expulsion of Roman Catholics in 1644, the Cork corporation was almost exclusively Catholic. Only five or six private Protestants were admitted to the freedom during this period.

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relied on to the letter, shews also the extreme ignorance of the English of that period in all that related to the state of Ireland. We no*v return to the affairs of tlie city. From the year 1609, when the city books commence, to the expulsion of the Roman catholics in 1644, the corporation appears almost exclusively of that denomination. Some protestants indeed, were occasionally admitted to the freedom, but they were mostly statesmen, or official j^ersons of distinction, who had no interest in local afiairs. There were not more than five or six protestants of a private sort admitted during the above period. After the expulsion of the Roman catholics, the city continued without any civil government imtil 1655,* when Sir William Fenton, Maurice Roche, Christopher Oliver, John Morley, and John Hodder, ancient freemen, assembled together, and chose John Hodder to be mayor.f They then proceeded to create a great number of protestant freemen, sufficient evidently to outvote the Roman catholics, should they return. The first admissions remaining! took place on the 16lh of May, 1656. They were continued on the 17th, 19di, 24th, and 31st of May, 6th of June, and afterwards at longer intervals. The franchise was conferred on great numbers gratuitously, but to many also it was sold, for sums varying from £1 to £10 or £ 12. This sale of the franchise was quite in accordance with old practice. On the 31st of May, 1656, the corporation embodied the various artificers into guilds, in several of which separate trades somewhat similar to each other were incorporated together under the name of one of them. Thus were formed the several guilds of blacksmiths, of merchant tailoi-s, of tanners, of whittawers, of carpenters, of freemasons, of goldsmiths, of cordwainers, of butchers and of porters. On the 6th of June following, was formed the guild of
* In the catalogue of mayors this is dated 1G5G, which is more likely.

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Cork, in the early decades of the 1600s, was governed by a corporation that was almost entirely Roman Catholic. From 1609, when the city books commence, through to the expulsion of Roman Catholics in 1644, the corporation appears to have been almost exclusively of that denomination. Some Protestants were occasionally admitted to the freedom of the city, but they were mostly statesmen or official persons of distinction who had no interest in local affairs. No more than 5 or 6 Protestants of a private sort were admitted during the whole of that period. After the expulsion of the Roman Catholics, the city continued without any civil government until 1655, when Sir William Fenton, Maurice Roche, Christopher Oliver, John Morley, and John Hodder, ancient freemen, assembled and chose John Hodder to be mayor. They then created a great number of Protestant freemen, enough to outvote the Roman Catholics should they return. The first admissions took place on the 16th of May 1656, and continued on the 17th, 19th, 24th, and 31st of May, and the 6th of June, and afterwards at longer intervals. The franchise was given freely to great numbers, but to many it was also sold, for sums varying from £1 to £10 or £12. On the 31st of May 1656, the corporation formed the artificers into guilds: blacksmiths, merchant tailors, tanners, whittawers, carpenters, freemasons, goldsmiths, cordwainers, butchers, and porters.

Cork-Dublin coach attacked at Ballypatrick

Ballypatrick · townland · Kilkenny · 1810

The Cork and Dublin mail coach was attacked at midnight at Ballypatrick by a large armed party. The guards returned fire resolutely and the assailants fled.

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17. — The Cork and Dublin coach was attacked at Ballypatrick, at 12 o'clock this night, by a large party, who fired several shots, which were returned by the guards so resolutely, that the assailants made off.
James Tucker was this day tried at the sessions, held before the mayor, recorder, and justices of this city, for publishing blasphemous and seditious libels, (one of which was in the form

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Close to Ballypatrick, in 1810, the Cork and Dublin mail coach was attacked at midnight by a large party. They fired several shots. The guards returned fire so resolutely that the assailants made off. No more is said of who they were or what became of them.

Cork mayoral election dispute reaches King's Bench

Cork · city · Cork

After Mr. Knapp resigned as mayor of Cork, Serjeant Johnson sought a mandamus from the Court of King's Bench on behalf of Mr. Fitton, who had the next majority of votes. The court refused the application and instead granted a mandamus for a new election, which began on November 18.

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A.D. between Mr. Serjeant Johnson, on the part of Mr. Fitton, and Mr.Serjeant Joy, on the part of the corporation, the court refused Mr. Fitton's application, and expressed their wish that the parties would arrange matters in such a way as to prevent the case from again coming before them. Serjeant Joy then moved for a mandamus, to be directed to the sheriffs and commonalty of Cork, to proceed to a new election of mayor ; his application was grounded upon the affidavit of Mr. Jones the town clerk, and after some opposition from Serjeant Johnson, was granted; and accordingly on the 18th, the election was entered upon, when John Travers, esq. was put forward in opposition to the Friendly club, but his nomination not having been recognized by the presiding officer, the election was carried on in the

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Near the road through Cork, a mayoral election dispute once reached the Court of King's Bench. Mr. Knapp had resigned as mayor. Serjeant Johnson applied for a mandamus on behalf of Mr. Fitton, who held the next majority of votes. Serjeant Joy appeared for the corporation. The court refused Mr. Fitton's application and said they wished the parties would settle matters themselves. Serjeant Joy then moved for a mandamus directing the sheriffs and commonalty of Cork to hold a new election. This was grounded on the affidavit of Mr. Jones, the town clerk. Serjeant Johnson opposed it, but the court granted the order. On November 18, the election began. John Travers was put forward against the Friendly club, but the presiding officer did not recognize his nomination, and the election carried on.

Cork merchants build suburbs outside walls

Cork · city · Cork · 1603

At the close of Elizabeth's reign, as peace and security returned, merchants of Cork ventured to reside outside the city walls and suburbs began to appear again. This marked a recovery after the feudal authorities had been broken and the crown became strong.

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However, long before this time, improvement had begun to make rapid advances. On the overthrow of the Desmond family in the reign of Elizabeth, English gentlemen obtained extensive grants of the forfeited lands, on condition of planting them with English tenants on a military system. At the close of her reign the country began to enjoy tranquillity; the feudal authorities being broken, and the crown having become strong, peace and security were the natural results. The merchants of Cork ventured to reside without the walls; and suburbs began to appear again. In a petition of the citizens dated 1630, we find a requisition, " that whereas, the whole city of Cork being the shiere city of the county of Cork, containing only two small parishes, and there being four dissolved abbeys, viz. — Gill Abbey, St. Dominick's abbey, St. Angustin's abbey, and St. Francis's abbey, with their possessions, lying within the ancient franchises and liberties, where there are many merchants residing, and the trade of merchandize more used than in a great part of the said city, that those abbeys, with their possessions and inhabitants, may be within the jurisdiction and government of the officers of the city, to the end they may be liable to contributions, both for
has been said that the duke of Orniond was the ori^nnator of this sort of lease, but there seems good reason to duubt it, for instances of it earlier than those attributed to that nobleman have been pointed out.

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Cork is a city you may be passing through. In the reign of Elizabeth, the Desmond family was overthrown, and English gentlemen obtained extensive grants of the forfeited lands on condition of planting them with English tenants on a military system. At the close of her reign the country began to enjoy tranquillity. The feudal authorities were broken, the crown had become strong, and peace and security were the natural results. The merchants of Cork then ventured to reside outside the walls, and suburbs began to appear again. By 1630 the citizens sent a petition. The whole city of Cork, being the shire city of the county, contained only two small parishes. Four dissolved abbeys lay within the ancient franchises and liberties: Gill Abbey, St. Dominick's Abbey, St. Augustin's Abbey, and St. Francis's Abbey, with their possessions. Many merchants resided there, and the trade of merchandise was more used than in a great part of the city. The citizens asked that those abbeys, with their possessions and inhabitants, be brought under the jurisdiction and government of the officers of the city, so that they might be liable to contributions.

Cork merchants fit out relief vessel off Cape Clear

Cape Clear · electoral division · Cork · 1785

The merchants of Cork fitted out a vessel supplied with beef and bread to cruise off Cape Clear, relieving any vessels kept at sea by easterly winds. The supercargo was directed to relieve all in distress regardless of nationality.

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A. D. April 30. — The merchants of the city of Cork fitted out a
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Off Cape Clear, in 1785, Cork merchants fitted out a vessel with beef and bread to cruise these waters. The supercargo was told to relieve any vessel kept at sea by easterly winds, regardless of nationality. The date was April 30.

Cork's northern suburb locality identified

Cork · city · Cork

The northern suburb of ancient Cork likely coincided with the present area between North Bridge and the junction of the Mallow road with the old Dublin road, as this was the only great outlet on that side and would naturally attract buildings along its course.

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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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Cork in the time of Elizabeth had suffered a great decline. The island said to have comprised the city then was not more than about one-third of a statute mile in length, and its breadth only about one-third of its length, dimensions that gave it little pre-eminence over Kinsale and Youghal within their ancient walls. Yet accounts before Elizabeth's reign, though meagre and imperfect, make clear that the city had previously been of much greater extent. The most ancient part stood on the hill south of the island, and was destroyed in the wars of the barbarous lords. The charter of King Edward IV records that Cork had, a few years before its date, possessed suburbs extending a mile from both parts of the city, and that these were about that time burned and destroyed by the invaders. Since they were burned, they must have consisted in great degree of buildings, and the city in ancient times was upwards of two miles in length, including the island. Those buildings were doubtless interspersed with gardens, as was usual even within the walls so late as the reign of Charles the First. As to the northern suburb, it likely coincided with the part of the present city between North Bridge and the junction of the Mallow road with the old Dublin road. This was the only great outlet from the city on that side, and would naturally have attracted buildings along its course, while the steepness of the hills on either side would prevent improvement from branching off laterally.

Dominick Piers released from Cork prison

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1377

The mayor, bailiffs, and gaoler of Cork were commanded to release Dominick Piers, master of a ship, from prison. Philip Barry, vicar of the church of Kinsale, and others had caused the ship to be seized.

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Juhj 6. — The mayor, bailiffs, and gaoler of Coik, were commanded to release from prison, Dominick Piers, the master of a ship, in consequence of his having stated, that Philip Barry, vicar of the church of Kinsale, and others, had caused the ship to be seized.
Jul^ 11. — The mayor and bailiffs were commanded to permit Thomas Moyser, who had wounded William Ryston, to go at large on bail, from the church of the Holy Trinity, to which he had fled for refuge.

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Kinsale was the church Philip Barry served as vicar. In 1377, on July 6, the mayor, bailiffs, and gaoler of Cork were commanded to release Dominick Piers, master of a ship, from prison. He had stated that Philip Barry and others had caused the ship to be seized. That is all the record gives: a shipmaster held in a Cork cell, a Kinsale vicar named among those behind the seizure, and an order to let him go.

Dominick Roche to build gatehouse at North Gate of Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1627

In a covenant with the mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of Cork, alderman Dominick Roche agreed to spend £200 building a strong gate house at the North Gate of the city. The work was to be surveyed by Walter Cuppinger, Edmond Martell, John Greatrixes, and Henry Verdon, all of Cork.

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Itm. the said Dominick Roche, for himself, his executors and assignees doth, covenant and promise and graunt to and with the said maior, sherifs, and comonaltie of the citty of Corck, tliat he the said Dominick Roclie, his executors and assignees, shall and will within [ ] of February next ensueing,bestow twohundred pounds sterling in the Ijuildinge of a strong and [sufficient gate, qu ?] house, in and upon the north gate of the said citty, the said building to be ordered andsurvayed by Walter Cuppinger, esq, Edmond Martell, gent. John Greatrixes, and Henry Verdon, all of this citty or [ ]
Itm. the said Dominick Roche, for himself, his executors and assignees doth further covenant to and with the said maior, sherifs, and comonaltie of Corck,

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In 1627, Cork stood behind gates that still needed strengthening. That year, alderman Dominick Roche made a covenant with the mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of the city. He bound himself, his executors, and his assignees to spend 200 pounds sterling building a strong and sufficient gate house at the north gate of Cork. The work was to be carried out by the following February. Four men of the city were named to order and survey the building: Walter Cuppinger, esquire; Edmond Martell, gentleman; John Greatrixes; and Henry Verdon. The covenant was Roche's promise, extending beyond him to his heirs and assignees, binding them all to see the gate house raised.

Earl of Cork entertains officers at Lismore

Lismore · town · Waterford · 1624–1625

The Earl of Cork supplied the general with £500 and entertained him and all his officers nobly at Lismore, while wounded soldiers were lodged and fed on his tenants' lands for nearly three months. This demonstrates the earl's resources and hospitality during a military crisis.

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A. D. king's forces, lord Cork took ten companies of foot, many of them being weak and wounded, and lodged and dieted them near three months upon his tenants. He supplied the general with £500, and entertained him and all his officers nobly at Lismore. Christ Church in Bandon was built. The oldest grave stone in this church is dated 1629, over a Mr. Crofts, one of the first burgesses of this corporation.
1627 The several corporations of Ireland sent over agents to petition

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Lismore is the town the road takes you through. In 1624 and 1625 the Earl of Cork supplied the general with £500, and entertained him and all his officers nobly at Lismore. He also took ten companies of foot, many of them weak and wounded, and lodged and dieted them near three months upon his tenants.

Elizabeth gives silver collar to Mayor of Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1573

Queen Elizabeth gave a silver collar of the order of St. Simplicius to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork, for his assistance against the rebels.

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This year Queen Elizabeth gave a silver collar* of the order of St. Simplicius to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork, for his assistance against the rebels.
1575 Dec. 23. — Sir Henry Sidney arrived at the city of Cork,

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Cork has an old mark of royal favour. In 1573 Queen Elizabeth gave a silver collar of the order of St. Simplicius to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork, for his assistance against the rebels. A gift from a queen to a mayor, in a city that stood with her in a troubled time.

Fifty lamps smashed in Blarney-lane, Cork, in protest

Cork · city · Cork · 1774

About fifty street lamps were broken in Blarney-lane, Cork, in consequence of their not having been lighted, reflecting civic disorder in the city.

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March 13. — About fifty lamps were broken this night in Blarney-lane, in consequence of their not having been lighted.
Simon Sullivan, a Roman Catholic, being convicted of carrying arms, was sentenced to be imprisoned tor twelve months and fined £50.

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Cork, in 1774. On the 13th of March, about fifty lamps were broken in Blarney-lane, in consequence of their not having been lighted. The same record notes that Simon Sullivan, a Roman Catholic, was convicted of carrying arms and sentenced to twelve months in prison and a fine of fifty pounds.

Fire consumes fourteen houses at Newmarket

Newmarket · town · Cork · 1750

During a dreadful storm at Newmarket in December 1750, a fire broke out and consumed fourteen houses. This was a significant destructive event for the town, compounding storm and fire damage.

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Dec. 2. — During a dreadful storm at Newmarket, a fire broke out, which consimicd fourteen houses.

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Newmarket, in Cork, saw a dreadful storm on December 2, 1750. A fire broke out during it, and fourteen houses were consumed. Storm and fire together in one night left their mark on the town.

Fire devastates poor houses behind South Main Street

Tuckey Street · street · Cork · 1814

On January 9, 1814, a fire broke out in the rear of South Main Street and Tuckey Street in Cork, amongst some poor person's houses. Due to the difficulty of approaching the place, the fire raged with considerable fury.

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13. — It was stated in court by the recorder, upon the authority of the lamp-collector, that within the space of the previous month, not less than 500 ofthe lamps had been broken in the city. 1814 Jan. 9. — A fire broke out in the rear of the South-main-st.
and Tuckey-street, amongst some poor person's houses, and from the difiiculty of approaching the place, raged with considerable fury for some time.

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Poor houses stood behind South Main Street and Tuckey Street in Cork. On January 9, 1814, a fire broke out amongst them. The place was difficult to approach, and the fire raged with considerable fury for some time.

Flood sweeps cattle under Cork's North Bridge

Cork · city · Cork

After incessant heavy rain on October 27 and the following night, a great flood surged through the river in Cork. Three cows were washed away and carried under the North Bridge at one o'clock.

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Oct. 27. — On this day and the following night there was incessant heavy rain, and on the next day a great flood in the river ; three cows, which were washed away, were carried under the north bridge, at one o'clock.
JVov. 7. — In consequence of Mr. Knapp, who had been elected mayor, having resigned, Mr. Serjeant Johnson applied to the court of King's bench for a mandamus, on the part of Mr. Fitton, who had also been put in nomination for the office, and had, next to Mr. Knapp, the majority of votes, notwithstanding which, the officers of the court had not returned his name to the lord lieutenant for his approval ; the application was grounded on an affidavit of Mr. Fitton.* After a long legal argument

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Cork has seen its river turn fierce. On October 27 and through the following night, the rain fell without ceasing. The next day, a great flood came down the river. Three cows were washed away and carried under the North Bridge at one o'clock. The annals give no more than that: the day, the rain, the flood, the three cows swept beneath the bridge at that hour. What became of them, the record does not say.

Glendalough round tower in mountain hollow

Glendalough · electoral division · Wicklow

The round tower of Glendalough in County Wicklow stands in a bleak barren spot in a hollow of the mountains, where no foreigners would dare to settle, exposed to perpetual incursions of the natives.

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might have given a name to the city:* indeed part of it might have been built on them before the arrival of the Danes : however, a colony of that people, in the ninth century, took possession of a portion of these marshes, and surrounded it with walls, and the importance thus given to the place was perhaps sufficient to extend its name to the other part, even though it bore a different name before. That there was a settlement of the natives on the hill before the arrival of the Danes, seems to be confirmed by the fact, that a round towerf formerly stood near the cathedral ; for it is generally admitted, that these towers were built by the natives; if it required, any further proof, we might adduce the case of the round tower of Glendalough, in the coimty of Wicklow, which stands in a bleak barren spot in a hollow of the mountains, where no foreigners would dare to settle, exposed as they would be to perpetual incursions of the natives, descending from an unknown and inaccessible country, and removed to a distance from navigation and commerce.

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As the road takes you through Glendalough in Wicklow, there is a round tower here that tells us something about the people who lived in this land long before foreigners came. The record says these towers were built by the natives of Ireland. The round tower of Glendalough stands in a bleak, barren spot in a hollow of the mountains. No foreigners would have dared to settle there. They would have been exposed, as the record puts it, to perpetual incursions of the natives, descending from an unknown and inaccessible country, and removed to a distance from navigation and commerce. The text uses this tower as proof that the native Irish built such structures. It is offered as evidence, alongside another round tower that formerly stood near a cathedral, that there was a settlement of the natives on the land before the arrival of the Danes. The tower at Glendalough, standing in its mountain hollow, shows a people who knew their own ground and held it.

Governor of Youghal takes Castlemartyr

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork

The governor of Youghal marched with 36 dragoons and 42 foot to Castlemartyr, obliging it to surrender and the garrison to march out without arms or horses.

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^ug. 9 — The governor of Youghal marched with 36 dragoons and 42 foot to Castlemartj-r, which he obliged to surrender, and the garrison to march out without arms or horses.
Major Pettinghoff marched from Mallow with a party of horse and dragoons within nine miles of Cork, and attacked 3000 Irish rapparees, with others who were posted there, 500 of whom he killed, and drove the remainder into Cork. The consternation of the enemy was so great, that eight troops of the English rode through the north suburbs, and up Blarney lane, without any considerable opposition.

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Somewhere close to Castlemartyr, the governor of Youghal made his move. On August 9, he marched with 36 dragoons and 42 foot soldiers here, and obliged Castlemartyr to surrender. The garrison had to march out without arms or horses. In the same account, Major Pettinghoff marched from Mallow with horse and dragoons, coming within nine miles of Cork. He attacked 3000 Irish rapparees posted there, killed 500, and drove the rest into Cork. The consternation was so great that eight troops of English rode through the north suburbs and up Blarney lane without considerable opposition.

Hennessy's salt house explodes on Cold Harbour

Cork · city · Cork · 1768

Hennessy's salt house on Cold Harbour in Cork was accidentally blown up with powder, killing his son and maid servant.

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Sept. 8. — Hennessy's salt house on Cold harbour was accidentally blown up with powder: his son and maid servant imfortunately lost their lives.
Feb. 1 1 . — There was a dreadful fire on the Coal quay adjoining 17C9 the Custom house.

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In Cork, on Cold Harbour, Hennessy's salt house was accidentally blown up with powder on the 8th of September, 1768. His son and his maid servant lost their lives in it.

Henry Boyle writes from Castlemartyr on Cork election

Castlemartyr · townland · Cork · 1753

Henry Boyle, afterwards Lord Shannon, wrote from Castle Martyr to Sir Maurice Crosby in June 1753, declaring support for Mr. Newenham in the forthcoming Cork city elections. He complained that Mr. Cavendish had concealed his candidacy for years and only belatedly sought Boyle's backing, attempting to 'steal a march.'

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1 return you my most sincere thanks as well for your last, as for all former favours . If I had heard of either freemen or freeholders who had interest in the city of Cork, and resident of your county, I should not have been so wanting to myself, as not to have applied to you earlier for it. All my friends are sanguine in support of Mr. Newenham, and I am doing all I can for the little time 1 have yet myself to it, in his and their favour, for I have ever determined with myself, never to forego old friendship, be the consequence of it as it may. Mr. Cavendish's friends have been busie in his interest three or four years past, of which he did not think it worth his while to apprize me, till he desired my support by letter from Dublin the day I went to Cork, bj' which I find his scheme was to steal a march on me. Dilkes, and many otliers are just going from hence to vote for a Common Speaker to-uiorrow ; the election for magistrates comes on next Jlonday. The Colonel will dispatch this to you by express from thence, who will travel all night and lose no time in hopes your friends may be up with them by Monday at noon, which I earnestly wish they may, and am, dear Sir Blaurice,"
Your ever aflfectionate, The more learned inform me Mr. Newenham will succeed. HENRY BOYLE"

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Somewhere close to Castlemartyr, in June 1753, Henry Boyle, afterwards Lord Shannon, sat down to write to Sir Maurice Crosby. The letter was about the forthcoming Cork city elections, and it was full of frustration. Boyle declared that all his friends were behind Mr. Newenham, and that he was doing everything he could in the little time he had to support him. He told Crosby he had ever determined never to forego old friendship, whatever the consequences. His anger was directed at Mr. Cavendish. Cavendish's friends, Boyle wrote, had been busy in his interest for three or four years past, and Cavendish had not thought it worth his while to let Boyle know. Then Cavendish had written from Dublin the very day Boyle went to Cork, asking for his support. Boyle saw through it. He wrote that Cavendish's scheme was to, in his words, steal a march on him. Dilkes and many others were just leaving to vote for a Common Speaker the next day. The election for magistrates was coming on Monday. The Colonel would send the letter by express, traveling all night, so that Crosby's friends might reach them by Monday at noon. Boyle ended affectionately, and added a note: the more learned inform me Mr. Newenham will succeed.

Highway robbery on Dublin road near Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1805

A gentleman, his wife and child travelling to Cork in a post chaise were stopped by two armed highwaymen about four miles from town on the Dublin road and robbed.

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May 14. — ^About 4 o'clock this evening as a gentleman, his wife and child, were coming to this city in a post chaise, they were stopped by two highwaymen armed, about 4 miles from town on the Dublin road, and robbed.
June 11. — The Right Hon. Col. Lord Blayney was presented with his freedom of this City, in a silver box, by the mayor, sheriffs, and town-clerk. Lieutenant-Colonel Walsh was also presented with his freedom.

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On the Dublin road, about four miles from Cork, a gentleman was travelling to the city in a post chaise with his wife and child. It was the 14th of May, 1805, around four in the afternoon. Two highwaymen, armed, stopped them and robbed them.

Horse lost at Youghal ferry

Youghal · town · Cork · 1377

Five marks were ordered to be paid to John Brittan because, on his journey to Cork, he lost a horse valued at 100s in the water of the town of Youghal from a defect of the ferry.

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^pril 1 8. — Five marks were ordered to be paid to John Brittaii, the chief remembrancer of the court of exchequer, because, when on his journey to Cork, he had lost a horse of the value of 100s. in the water of the town of Youghal, from a defect of the ferry.
Juhj 6. — The mayor, bailiffs, and gaoler of Coik, were commanded to release from prison, Dominick Piers, the master of a ship, in consequence of his having stated, that Philip Barry, vicar of the church of Kinsale, and others, had caused the ship to be seized.

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Youghal is a town the road passes through. In 1377, John Brittan, chief remembrancer of the court of exchequer, was on his journey to Cork. He lost a horse worth 100 shillings in the water of the town of Youghal, because the ferry was defective. Five marks were ordered to be paid to him for the loss.

Institution building completed on South Mall, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1811

A building on the South Mall in Cork, containing a lecture-room, library, mineral-room, and agricultural implement shed, was completed under inspection of Mr. William Deane. Its chimney-pieces were made of local Cork marble, including marble from Ballyannan on the Castle Hyde estate and from Rocky Island in Cork harbour.

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Sept. — The building, appropriated to the Institution on the South Mall, was completed under the inspection of Mr. William Deane ; besides a lecture-room and two convenient rooms for apparatus, &:c., there was a library, a mineral-room, a Committeeroom, and a shed for agricidtural implements ; there was also a spacious yard, in which there Mere some pens for sheep, preparatory to the exhibition of them for premiums ; amongst other objects the chimney-pieces excited much interest, they were all made of marble procured in this county, and proved that in this respect, we have no occasion to go into a foreign country for the gratification of refined taste. The marble, raised at Ballyanan on the Castle-Hyde estate, was peculiarly beautiful ; another of the chimney-pieces was of marble from Eockey Island, in this harbour, and was procure^ by permission of Lieutenant-Colonel Fenwick, the commanding officer at Spike Island. The execution was esteemed highly creditable to Mr. Shanahan, who was the stone cutter employed.
14. — The stupendous works of Spike Island were proceeding with rapidly ; it was said it would take nearly eight years to complete what was intended by government; a very fine barracks on a large scale had at this time been roofed in.

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Cork, in 1811, saw the completion of a building on the South Mall, intended for an institution. Mr. William Deane oversaw the work. Inside, there was a lecture-room and two rooms for apparatus, along with a library, a mineral-room, a committee-room, and a shed for agricultural implements. A spacious yard held pens for sheep, kept there before exhibition for premiums. The chimney-pieces drew particular attention. All were made of marble from this county, proving, as the record puts it, that there was no occasion to go into a foreign country for the gratification of refined taste. The marble from Ballyannan, on the Castle-Hyde estate, was called peculiarly beautiful. Another chimney-piece used marble from Rocky Island, in Cork harbour, obtained by permission of Lieutenant-Colonel Fenwick, the commanding officer at Spike Island. The stonework was esteemed highly creditable to Mr. Shanahan, the stone cutter employed. Nearby, the works on Spike Island were proceeding rapidly. It was said it would take nearly eight years to complete what government intended. A fine barracks, on a large scale, had at that time been roofed in.

Kingdom of Cork granted to Fitzstephen and de Cogan, 1177

Cork · city · Cork · 1177

In 1177 Henry II granted the kingdom of Cork, from Cape St. Brendan to the water near Lismore, to Robert Fitzstephen and Milo de Cogan, excluding the city and cantred belonging to the Ostmen of Cork. Lismore and lands as far as Waterford remained in the king's hands.

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side from the cape of St. Brendan on the sea coast, and as far on the other side as the water near Lismore, which runs between Lismore and Cork and falls into the sea, with the exception of the city and cantred* belonging to the Ostmen (Danes) of said city, was this year granted by Plenry the Second, to Robert Fitzstephen and Milo de Cogan. The whole land, however, as
*A cantred is so much land as coutahis one hundred villages.

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In 1177 Henry the Second granted the kingdom of Cork to Robert Fitzstephen and Milo de Cogan. The grant stretched from Cape St. Brendan on the sea coast to the water near Lismore, which runs between Lismore and Cork and falls into the sea. The city itself and its cantred were left out, belonging to the Ostmen, the Danes of Cork.

Last wolf-killing presentment in Cork county

Cork · city · Cork · 1710

In 1710, the last presentment for killing wolves was made in County Cork, marking the effective extirpation of wolves from the area.

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This year the last presentment for killing wolves was made in 17 jq this county.
The wooden bridge at the north end of the city of Cork was 1712 taken down, and a new bridge erected, the piers, arches, and hutments of which, were faced with hewn stone.

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Cork was still paying people to kill wolves. In 1710, the last such presentment was made in this county, the final record of wolves as a creature worth a bounty here. Two years later, the wooden bridge at the north end of the city was taken down and a new one built, its piers and arches faced with hewn stone.

Lease of void room at St. Peter's Church, Cork, 1606

Cork · city · Cork · 1606

In 1606, the archdeacon of Cork and parishioners of St. Peter's Church leased the void room in the church's front, between the pinnacle pillars and the king's street, to Thomas Carrulle and Stephen Skiddy for 31 years at 10s. yearly. The lease specified the structure could not be let to any artificer, only a merchant or tailor.

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*" This Indenture made the 6th daj' of Fehruary, Ao dini 1606, botwne Phillipp Gould, esquier, archdeacon of Cork, John Goule, minister and parish priest of the church of St. Peter's in Corck aforesaid, [ names struck out, ] i-hurch-wardens of said church, and the rest of the imdernamed persons, parishioners of the said church of St. Peter's, of th'one partis, and Thomas Carrule fz Richard of the same, tayhjr, and Stephen Skiddy fits Nicholas of the same, merchaunt, of th'other partie, Witnesseth, that the said Phillipp Gould, archdeacon, John Goule, minister, [ names struck out, } church-wardens, and all the rest of the undeniamied' persons, parishioners, by one comon consent and assent, for divs good and lawful considerations us and every of us thereunto moving, have demise"', graunted', sett and lett, as by these presents we and every of us do demise, graunt, sett and lett unto the said Thomas Carrulle, and Stephen Skiddy, All That, the voyd roome in the forefrount of St. Peter's Church, in Corck aforsaid, to the streate v«arde on theeast syde of the pynacle of the said church, extendinge in lenght betwae both the stone pyllers of the pynacle of the said church, north and south; aind w» breath from the pynacle on the weast to the channell by the king's streate on the east ; and in height to the teyle of the tower, and of the gable of glassh wyndowes of the said church ; To Have and to Hold, the fore.^aid voyd rome, in lenght, bi-eath, and height, as aforestiid^and all and singuller, th'appte"nces thereunto belonginge, or anywise appertayninge- whatsoevJ", with free egresse and regresse to the same & evy parte and parcell thei'eof tsb buy]d therein a shoppe or shoppes v/th tember vvourk or stone wourks, unto the said Thomas Carrulle and Stephen Skiddye, their heyeres, execrsand assignees," for tiie term of thirty-one years, at the yearly rent of 10s. sterling. And in said lease is contained a clause for ?e-entry into said premises, "if same be convenient for any other good wourk for the use of the church," the said lessors or their successors paying for same, the award of two indifferent men; and also a proviso that same should not be set to any ai-tificer, hut a nierchaat or a tailor, aud that, with the consent of the lessors or their snecess^)rs, and to such persons as should keep the same "clean and in honest sort, without annoyance' to the church or streate ;" and a further proviso, that it sliould be lawful fi)r the said lessors and their successors, for the better stay and upholding of the said wourk, to pitch, lay and put into the pynacle of the said church so many corbetis,f as is or shall be necessary to make stay for the said wourk, without annoyance or hurt to the gable or pynacle, or any of tliem."

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Cork has a church record from 1606 that tells you exactly how people used its buildings. On the 6th of February that year, Phillipp Gould, the archdeacon of Cork, and John Goule, the minister and parish priest of St. Peter's Church, joined with the churchwardens and the parishioners to lease out a space in the church itself. They leased the void room in the forefront of St. Peter's to Thomas Carrulle, a tailor, and Stephen Skiddy, a merchant, both of Cork. The room ran in length between the two stone pillars of the pinnacle, north and south, and in breadth from the pinnacle on the west to the channel by the king's street on the east. Its height reached the tile of the tower and the gable of the glass windows of the church. The lease was for 31 years, at 10s. yearly rent. Carrulle and Skiddy could build a shop or shops there, with timber or stone. But the lease carried conditions. The lessors could re-enter the premises if the space became convenient for any other good work for the use of the church, paying the award of two indifferent men for it. The room could not be let to any artificer, only a merchant or a tailor, and only with the consent of the lessors or their successors, and only to persons who would keep it, in the words of the lease, clean and in honest sort, without annoyance to the church or street. The lessors also reserved the right to set corbets into the pinnacle of the church to support the work, without hurt to the gable or pinnacle.

Lightning splits beam at Donnybrook, seat of Rev. Boyle Davies

Donnybrook · population centre · Cork · 1761

At Donnybrook, the seat of the Rev. Boyle Davies, a large beam supporting a floor over the cellar was split so wide by lightning that a twenty-four pound ball might have been put into the chasm. There was no thunder or rain at Bandon or Kinsale.

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June 18 & 19. — There was constant thunder and lightning, attended with very heavy rain. On the 18th, a bull and two cows in the south liberties were struck dead by the lightning, which on the 19th appeared more violent, and without inteiiBission from one till six in the evening, but did not do much mischief. At Donnybrook, the seat of the Rev. Boyle Davies, a large beam, which supported a floor over the cellar, was split so wide, that a twenty-four pound ball might have been put into the chasm. There was not the least thunder or rain at Bandon or Kinsale.
22. — Illuminations for taking Bellisle.

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Donnybrook was the seat of the Reverend Boyle Davies. In June 1761, constant thunder and lightning swept through with heavy rain. On the 18th, a bull and two cows in the south liberties were struck dead. The lightning on the 19th was more violent, without intermission from one till six in the evening, but did not do much mischief. A large beam supporting a floor over the cellar was split so wide that a 24 pound ball might have been put into the chasm. At Bandon and Kinsale, there was not the least thunder or rain.

Lord Broghill defeats rebels at Cappoquin

Cappoquin · town · Waterford · 1642

In May 1642, Lord Broghill beat the rebels at Cappoquin, the first pitched battle fought in Munster since the rebellion began.

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J?(l>/ — The lord Broghill beat the rebels at Cappoquin, which w^as the first pitched battle fought m Munster since the rebellion began.
2 — The lord president St. Legcrdied at his house in Doneraile, and on the following day the earl of Cork acquainted the lords justices by letters of his death ; whereupon they appointed the lords Barrymore and Inchiquin commissioners for the govermnent of the province; the latter to command the army.

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The road takes you through or near Cappoquin in County Waterford. In May 1642 Lord Broghill beat the rebels here. It was the first pitched battle fought in Munster since the rebellion began.

Lord Lieutenant Cornwallis welcomed at Glanmire

near Glanmire · town · Cork · 1799

On August 3rd, 1799, the Marquis Cornwallis arrived from Castlemary and was met at Glanmire by detachments from the loyal Cork legion cavalry and Berwick horse, with a great concourse of spectators who drew his carriage to his lodgings on the Terrace.

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^H(/. 3. — The marquis Cornwallis, lord lieutenant of Ireland, accompanied by lords Brome and Longuevillc, and colonel Littlehales arrived here from Castlemary; they were met at Glanmireby detachments from the loyal Cork legion cavalry and Berwick horse, and a great concourse of spectators, who unharnessed the horses from his carriage, and drew him to his lodgings on the Terrace, amidst shouts of joy. Sept. — Nile-street was arched over.
Oct. 10. — It was the practice to hunt dogs through the streets of this city, which was complained of in this day's paper.

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Glanmire is the town the road passes through. On the 3rd of August, 1799, the Marquis Cornwallis, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, arrived here from Castlemary. He was accompanied by Lords Brome and Longueville and Colonel Littlehales. Detachments of the loyal Cork legion cavalry and the Berwick horse met him at Glanmire, along with a great concourse of spectators. The crowd unharnessed the horses from his carriage and drew him to his lodgings on the Terrace, amidst shouts of joy.

Lord lieutenant enters Cork, plowshares line the streets

Cork · city · Cork · 1603

The lord lieutenant marched into Cork with all his forces. Citizens set plowshares along the street to signify that soldier oppression had idled so many ploughs, causing their revolt. He resolved to show mercy generally but punish ringleaders.

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11 — The lord lieutenant marched into the city with all his forces, wlien the citizens set plowshares on each side of the street, intimating thereby that the oppression of the soldiers had occasioned so many ploughs to be idle, which was the cause of
8 CORK REMEMBRANCER.

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In 1603 the lord lieutenant marched into Cork with all his forces. The citizens set plowshares along the street, meaning that the oppression of the soldiers had idled so many ploughs, and that was the cause of their revolt. He resolved mercy for most, but the ringleaders would be punished.

Lord lieutenant escorted from Cork to Dunkettle HQ

Dunkettle · townland · Cork · 1797

On September 20th, 1797, the lord lieutenant arrived in Cork from Bantry, escorted by Yeoman cavalry, conferred knighthood on the mayor, and after illuminations and a theatre visit was escorted by two troops of horse to Dunkettle, the headquarters of General Dalrymple.

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20. — The lord lieutenant arrived in this city from Bantry, escorted by the Yeoman cavalry and some troops of horse ; his excellency conferred the honor of knighthood on Vosian Pick, mayor. In the evening the town was illuminated, and his excellency honored the theatre with his presence ; after which he was escorted by two troops of horse to Dunkettle, the head quarters of general Dalrymple.
JSTov. 14 — An explosion took place in one of the rooms of the old barrack, by which some of the soldiers were severely burnt; but by theassistance of the fire engines, the fire was soon extinguished.

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Somewhere around here, on the 20th of September, 1797, the lord lieutenant arrived in Cork from Bantry, escorted by the Yeoman cavalry and some troops of horse. His excellency conferred the honour of knighthood on Vosian Pick, the mayor. That evening the town was illuminated, and his excellency honoured the theatre with his presence. After that, he was escorted by two troops of horse to Dunkettle, the headquarters of General Dalrymple.

Lords justices visit Cork and review harbour

Cork · city · Cork · 1698

The Marquis of Winchester and the Earl of Galway, as lords justices, arrived at Cork in August and were entertained by the bishop and clergy. They reviewed the harbour and regiments before departing for Limerick.

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^ug. 25. — The marquis of Winchester and the earl of Galway lords justices, arrived at Cork. They were met some miles from the town by the bishop and clergy of the diocese, and several gentlemen, and were received at the gates by the mayor and aldermen in their formalities, by whom they were sumptuously entertained, at the expense of £200, and were made free of the city. On the 26th they went to Kinsale, visited the fort, and reviewed Sir Matthew Bridge's regiment of foot. On the 28th, they reviewed the royal regiment of foot, commanded by Colonel Hamilton, and the same day returned to Cork, where, after having taken a view of the Harbour, they were entertained by the bishop. On the following day they left Cork for Limerick.
There were in this county 30 regular clergy and 97 seculars, of whom 75 were this year shipped off from Cork, their passage and provisions being paid for by act of parliament.

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Cork, August 1698. The Marquis of Winchester and the Earl of Galway, as lords justices, arrived at Cork. They were met some miles from the town by the bishop and clergy of the diocese, and several gentlemen. At the gates, the mayor and aldermen received them in their formalities. They were sumptuously entertained at a cost of £200, and were made free of the city. On the 26th they went to Kinsale, visited the fort, and reviewed Sir Matthew Bridge's regiment of foot. On the 28th, they reviewed the royal regiment of foot, commanded by Colonel Hamilton. The same day they returned to Cork, where after taking a view of the harbour, they were entertained by the bishop. The following day they left Cork for Limerick. That year, 75 of the 97 secular clergy in the county were shipped off from Cork, their passage and provisions paid for by act of parliament.

Mutineers escape Cork Bridewell

Cork · city · Cork · 1795

Serjeant Mulhall of the 100th regiment and others involved in the recent mutiny escaped from the Bridewell prison in Cork before undergoing punishment.

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Oct. 11. — Serjeant Mulhall of the lOoth, and some others who had been concerned in the lat3 mutiny, escaped from the Bridewell of this city, previous to their undergoing the punishment

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Cork, in 1795. On October the 11th, Serjeant Mulhall of the 100th regiment, and some others who had been concerned in the recent mutiny, escaped from the Bridewell prison. They got out before undergoing the punishment that awaited them.

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

The stories, best first

Peter's church thrown down for rebuilding

Public cautioned about dangerous old drawbridge in Cork

Raleigh sails from Cork Harbour on final expedition

Sidney finds Waterford flourishing

Silver coins with eastern characters found at Ballymartle

Sir Roger Coppinger removes Cork city charter

Soldier stabbed on Main Street, Cork

St. Stephen's Blue Coat Hospital empty, Cork

Thomas Newenham of Coolmore stands for parliament

Trade guilds established in Cork, 1656-1657

Twelve regiments embarked at Cork for Flanders

Youghal granted wool staple privilege

Cork city gates shut against Irish outlaws

Cork corporation lays foundation of new meat market

Cork's southern suburb extended to the Lough

French vessels fishing near Bantry Bay unchecked

Sidney describes Youghal as decayed by pirates

Irish rebellion anniversary civic procession at Christ Church

Petition for Cork city walls as useless defences

Pickpocket caught at St. Fin Barre's churchyard interment

Social life on Haman's Marsh in Cork, c.1750

40th regiment lands at Monkstown after losing baggage

Ancient throwing of bran custom at Cork installation

Barryscourt castle burned by its lord

Bishop Courcy buried at Timoleague convent

Bishop of Cloyne welcomed at Midleton

Castlepark fortification — oldest bastioned fort in Ireland

Citizens oppose bridge below customhouse

Cork City empowered to disarm strangers

Cork corporation dominated by Catholics, 1609-1644

Cork-Dublin coach attacked at Ballypatrick

Cork mayoral election dispute reaches King's Bench

Cork merchants build suburbs outside walls

Cork merchants fit out relief vessel off Cape Clear

Cork's northern suburb locality identified

Dominick Piers released from Cork prison

Dominick Roche to build gatehouse at North Gate of Cork

Earl of Cork entertains officers at Lismore

Elizabeth gives silver collar to Mayor of Cork

Fifty lamps smashed in Blarney-lane, Cork, in protest

Fire consumes fourteen houses at Newmarket

Fire devastates poor houses behind South Main Street

Flood sweeps cattle under Cork's North Bridge

Glendalough round tower in mountain hollow

Governor of Youghal takes Castlemartyr

Hennessy's salt house explodes on Cold Harbour

Henry Boyle writes from Castlemartyr on Cork election

Highway robbery on Dublin road near Cork

Horse lost at Youghal ferry

Institution building completed on South Mall, Cork

Kingdom of Cork granted to Fitzstephen and de Cogan, 1177

Last wolf-killing presentment in Cork county

Lease of void room at St. Peter's Church, Cork, 1606

Lightning splits beam at Donnybrook, seat of Rev. Boyle Davies

Lord Broghill defeats rebels at Cappoquin

Lord Lieutenant Cornwallis welcomed at Glanmire

Lord lieutenant enters Cork, plowshares line the streets

Lord lieutenant escorted from Cork to Dunkettle HQ

Lords justices visit Cork and review harbour

Mutineers escape Cork Bridewell