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

New Mansion House completed in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1767

The new mayoralty house was finished, projected by Davies Dukart and executed by Charles Sweeny and Edmond Flaherty. James Chatterton was the first mayor to inhabit the Mansion House, whose foundation stone was laid on 17 June 1764.

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Jlug. — The new mayoralty-house was finished; it was projected by Davies Dukart, and executed by Charles Sweeny, carpenter, and Edmond Flaherty, mason. James Chatterton, Esq. was the first mayor who inhabited this Mansion-house. The foundation stone was laid on the 17th day of June, 1764.
Sept. 19. — Phelix M'Carthy, baker, was fined £50 and imprisoned for three months, for offering a bribe to Samuel Maylor, the mayor of Cork; he was convicted before Prime Sergeant Hely Hutchinson, in the city court.

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In Cork, a new mayoralty house was finished in 1767. Davies Dukart projected it, and Charles Sweeny the carpenter and Edmond Flaherty the mason executed the work. The foundation stone had been laid on the 17th of June, 1764. James Chatterton was the first mayor to inhabit the Mansion House.

New road from Cork to Blarney opened as part of Kanturk Turnpike

near Blarney · townland · Cork

The new road from Cork city to Blarney, part of the Kanturk Turnpike, was opened and made passable for carriages. In three miles this road was nearly three quarters of a mile shorter than the former route.

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Jitne 27. — The new road from this city to Blarney, part of the Kanturk Turnpike, was opened and made passable for carriages : in three miles this road was nearly three quarters of a mile shorter than the former one.
July 1. — Being the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne, "about a dozen fellows (to use the language of a Cork Newspaper) paraded the city with M'hite lilies in their hats, to exhibit their dislike of the above memorable event, but were soon dispersed by some gentlemen who gave them a good caning. An ignorant little fribble who exhibited himself in Paul-street and Brown - street, with his bosom thus decorated, narrowly escaped a severe discipline, from which nothing but his insignificancy could have protected him."

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Somewhere around here, a new road from Cork city to Blarney was opened on June 27, part of the Kanturk Turnpike. It was made passable for carriages. In three miles this road was nearly three quarters of a mile shorter than the former route. The saving was real: nearly a mile cut from the journey for anyone driving between the city and the village.

Pig trap established in Cork city

Cork · city · Cork · 1804

A pig trap machine drawn by two horses was established in Cork city to capture the voracious pigs which infested the streets, addressing a significant urban nuisance.

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29. — A pig trap was established in this City ; it was a machine drawn by two horses, and large enough to contain a considerable number of voracious pigs, which then jnfested the streets.
224 CORK REMEMBRANCER.

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In 1804, Cork had a pig problem. The streets were infested with voracious pigs, and the city's answer was a pig trap. It was a machine drawn by two horses, large enough to hold a considerable number of them.

Provision ships arrive at Cork after war

Cork · city · Cork · 1692

Following the war, provisions being exceedingly scarce, twenty ships laden with various goods arrived at Cork under convoy from England.

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Provisions being exceedingly scarce after the war, 20 ships laden with various kinds arrived at Cork, under convoy of the Smyrna merchant, from England.
July 18 — Four French men of war, having been disabled by admiral Russel at the battle of La Hogue, were brought into Kinsale by the king's ships. On the 1st of August Sir George Rook arrived in the same harbour with the squadron under his command, and about 40 English and Dutch merchant ships.

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Cork, in 1692, saw relief. After the war, provisions were exceedingly scarce, and 20 ships laden with various goods arrived at Cork under convoy of the Smyrna merchant, from England. That July, four French men of war, disabled by Admiral Russel at the battle of La Hogue, were brought into Kinsale by the king's ships. On the 1st of August, Sir George Rook arrived in the same harbour with his squadron and about 40 English and Dutch merchant ships.

Regiments encamped near Cork for Catalonia

Cork · city · Cork · 1706

In August 1706, several regiments of horse and foot encamped near Cork under the command of Major-General Langston, in order to be embarked for Catalonia.

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Auijust — Several regiments of horse and foot encamped near Cork under the command of major-general Langston, in order to be embarked for Catalonia.
Dean Swift about this time, thus writes in relation to Cork: "There is not an acre in Ireland turned to half its advantage, yet it is better improved than the people, and all those evils are the effects of English misrule, so your sons and grandchildren will find to their sorrow. Cork indeed was a place of trade, but for some years past is gone to decay, and the wretched merchants, instead of being dealers, are pedlars and cheats."

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In August 1706, several regiments of horse and foot encamped near Cork under the command of Major-General Langston, to be embarked for Catalonia. About that same time, Dean Swift wrote of Cork. He said there was not an acre in Ireland turned to half its advantage, yet the land was better improved than the people, and that all those evils were the effects of English misrule, so your sons and grandchildren would find to their sorrow. He wrote that Cork had been a place of trade, but for some years past had gone to decay, and the wretched merchants, instead of being dealers, were pedlars and cheats.

Richard Meade of Bantry wins fish-catching premium

Bantry · town · Cork · 1749

Richard Meade of Bantry obtained a premium from the Rev. Doctor Madden for proving to the Dublin Society that he had caught and cured 380,800 fishes of different kinds within the year. This highlights Bantry's productive fisheries.

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Mr. Richard Meade, of Bantry, obtained a premium, given by the Rev. Doctor Madden, for having proved to the Dublin society, that he had within the j'ear caught and cured 380,800 fishes of different kinds.
1750 Jan. 21. — According to Smith's history of Cork, an aurora borealis appeared in the evening of this day, and continued about an hour, it extended from east to west over the heart of the city, tinged with so deep a scarlet, that at a distance the town seemed to be in flames, during which time, it moved in a compact body from north to south with a very slow motion. In the Mmister JouiTial this occurrence is stated to have happened about seven in the morning of the 22d.

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Bantry is a town the road passes through or near, and in 1749 it was a place of busy fisheries. Richard Meade of Bantry obtained a premium that year, given by the Reverend Doctor Madden, for proving to the Dublin Society that he had caught and cured 380,800 fishes of different kinds. That number, proven before the Society, earned him Madden's prize and stands as a measure of what Bantry's waters yielded in a single year.

Scragg's Hotel on George's Street illuminated for viceroyal visit

George's Street · street · Cork · 1818

The Lord Lieutenant's party reached Scragg's Hotel in George's Street, Cork, which was brilliantly illuminated for the occasion. The walls and windows were festooned with variegated lamps with a grand transparency of the Talbot arms in the centre.

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Sept. 3. — The high sheriff, on the part of the corporation of Cork, proceeded to Killarney, to invite the lord lieutenant and his suite to dinner, which invitation his excellency was pleased to accept, and accordingly having arrived on the evening of the ninth at Ballincollig, on his way to Cork, he was received with discharges of cannon. The city sheriffs and a troop of dragoons were in attendance, and escorted the carriages which contained the viceregal party, until they reached Scragg's Hotel, in George's-street, which was brilliantly illuminated. The walls and windows were festooned with variegated lamps, in the centre of which, was a grand transparency with the Talbot arms. In the course of the next day, addresses were presented to his excellency by the mayor and corporation, the merchants and the clergy, and deputations from the Cork Institution and Society of Arts waited upon his excellency ; in the evening he was entertained at the Mansion-house, and on the following day, proceeded in admiral Hallowell's barge to Haulbowline, and

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A hotel on George's Street, Cork — Scragg's Hotel, where the Lord Lieutenant's party arrived in September 1818. The high sheriff had gone to Killarney on behalf of the corporation of Cork to invite the Lord Lieutenant and his suite to dinner, and his excellency was pleased to accept. Having arrived on the evening of the ninth at Ballincollig, on his way to Cork, he was received with discharges of cannon. The city sheriffs and a troop of dragoons were in attendance, and escorted the carriages which contained the viceregal party until they reached Scragg's Hotel, which was brilliantly illuminated. The walls and windows were festooned with variegated lamps, in the centre of which was a grand transparency with the Talbot arms. In the course of the next day, addresses were presented to his excellency by the mayor and corporation, the merchants and the clergy, and deputations from the Cork Institution and Society of Arts waited upon him. In the evening he was entertained at the Mansion-house, and on the following day proceeded in Admiral Hallowell's barge to Haulbowline.

Sir James Cotter appointed governor of Cork and Great Island

near Great Island · townland · Cork · 1689

Sir James Cotter was appointed by James II as governor of the city of Cork and of the Great Island, charged with keeping officers and soldiers in good order and discipline. He was subsequently appointed to command forces in the city, the fort, and within the liberties of Cork.

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Feb. 11. — Sir James Cotter, Knt. was appointed by James II, ig89 governor of the city of Cork, and of the Great Island, to keep the officers and soldiers in good order and discipline.
Feb. 23. — Lieutenant-general Justin M'Carty, commander in chief in Munster,gave an order to lieutenant-colonel M'Donough, "to seize all arms, ammunition, and serviceable horses, in Orrery and Duhallow, except those which belonged to privy councillors and persons in the army ; and also, except swords and baggonets of persons of quality, or gentlemen." An account was to be kept, that satisfaction might be made for them, and no outrage was to be committed in the execution of this order.

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Somewhere near here, in 1689, James II appointed Sir James Cotter governor of the city of Cork and the Great Island, charged with keeping officers and soldiers in good order and discipline. He was subsequently given command of forces in the city, the fort, and within the liberties of Cork. That same month, Lieutenant-general Justin M'Carty, commander in chief in Munster, ordered lieutenant-colonel M'Donough "to seize all arms, ammunition, and serviceable horses in Orrery and Duhallow," except those of privy councillors and persons in the army, and except the swords and bayonets of persons of quality or gentlemen. An account was to be kept that satisfaction might be made, and no outrage committed.

Sir Thomas Norris dies of wounds at Mallow

Mallow · town · Cork · 1599

Sir Thomas Norris was slain while fighting against the rebels in 1599 and died at Mallow. His death, along with that of Sir Warham St. Leger, raised the spirits of the insurgents.

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Sir Thomas Norris was slain as he was fighting against the 1599 rebels ; he died at Mallow, and his death as well as that of Sir Warham St. Leger, (who was killed by Mac Guire within a mile of Cork as he was taking the air) raised the spirits of the insurgents. Upon his death, Sir George Carew was made lord president of Munster ; and William Lacey and James Gold, esqrs. justices of the province ; and Mr. Richard Boyle, who was afterwards earl of Cork, was appointed clerk of the Presidency court.
Sir George Carew sojourned here for some time, preparing for the reduction of the province.

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In 1599, Sir Thomas Norris was slain fighting against the rebels and died at Mallow, a town the road passes through. His death, and that of Sir Warham St. Leger, who was killed by Mac Guire within a mile of Cork as he was taking the air, raised the spirits of the insurgents. Upon his death, Sir George Carew was made lord president of Munster. William Lacey and James Gold became justices of the province, and Richard Boyle, afterwards earl of Cork, was appointed clerk of the Presidency court. Sir George Carew sojourned there for some time, preparing for the reduction of the province.

Spanish Armada ships perish on Irish coast

Cork · city · Cork · 1588

In 1588, several ships of the defeated Spanish Armada, dispersed by storms and tempests, perished on the Irish coast.

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1588 This being the remarkable year of the defeat of the Spanish Armada by Drake, and other English admirals, several of their ships dispersed by storms and tempest, perished on the Irish coast.
1589 Sir Francis Drake, with five ships of war, being chased into Cork Harbour by a Spanish fleet, sailed up the Carrigaline river and anchored under Corribiny hill. The Spaniards entered the Cork river, where they had supposed they had taken shelter, but being unable to find them, sailed out again.

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In 1588, the year the Spanish Armada was defeated by Drake and other English admirals, several of their ships, dispersed by storms and tempest, perished on the Irish coast. The next year brought the war to Cork. Sir Francis Drake, with five ships of war, was chased into Cork Harbour by a Spanish fleet. He sailed up the Carrigaline river and anchored under Corribiny hill. The Spaniards entered the Cork river, where they supposed he had sheltered, but unable to find him, sailed out.

Stone house outside North Gate of Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1609

A jury was empanelled to determine whether a stone house erected by John Roche Fitz John outside the north gate of the city of Cork was prejudicial to the city or corporation. The jury found that it was not harmful.

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^ug. 30. — A jury was empanelled, to enquire and present whether the stone house, erected by John Roche Fitz John, without the north gate of the city, was likely to be prejudicial or hurtful to the city or corporation, and found that it was not.
Sept. 25. — Robert Tyrry Fitz-Robert was appointed a councilman, in consideration of his services in surveying and mearing the county of the city of Cork.

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In 1609, Cork saw a small dispute over building. John Roche Fitz John erected a stone house outside the north gate of the city. A jury was empanelled to enquire whether it was likely to be prejudicial or hurtful to the city or corporation. They found that it was not. The house stood, and the city carried on.

Strong battery completed at Spike Island, 1779

Spike Island · townland · Cork · 1779

On 26 July 1779, a strong battery was finished at Spike Island, consisting of 21 twenty-four pounder cannons commanding the entrance to Cork harbour.

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July 26. — A strong battery was finished at Spike island, consisting of 21 twenty-four pounders, which commanded the entrance of the harbour.
^4ug. 2. — ^The 30th and 67th regiments of foot encamped at Ballinrea near Carrigaline, during the absence of whom, the armed societies mounted guard in rotation at the council chamber for the safety of the inhabitants.

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Close to Spike Island, a strong battery was finished on 26 July 1779. It mounted 21 twenty-four pounder cannons, and these guns commanded the entrance to Cork harbour.

Sub levy in Cork cantreds to attack Irish enemies

Cork · city · Cork · 1359

In June 1359, the king appointed collectors in certain cantreds of County Cork to collect a subsidy of two shillings from each cultivated plowland, granted by the community of the county, to attack Irish enemies.

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June 31. — The king appointed, in certain cantreds of the county Cork, collectors of the subsidy granted by the community of the county, to attack Irish enemies, viz : two shillings from each cultivated plowland.
July 3. — In consequence of a great commotion and warlike disturbance, raised by the Irish enemies and English rebels, in Munster, on the death of Maurice, son of the Earl of Desmond, the king, for the purpose of suppressing the same, granted to the earl of Desmond, brother of the earl, the serjeancies of the counties of Waterford, Cork and Kerry, and the custody of all the castles and lands, which had belonged to the late earl, and were in the king's hands, by reason of the minority of the heir, (except the dower of Aveline, widow of said Maurice, and Beatrix, widow of said earl.)

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Cork, in 1359, was the centre of a tax raised for war. In June that year, the king appointed collectors across certain cantreds of the county. The community had granted a subsidy of two shillings from every cultivated plowland, to attack Irish enemies. By July, a great commotion and warlike disturbance had risen in Munster, stirred by Irish enemies and English rebels, following the death of Maurice, son of the Earl of Desmond. To suppress the trouble, the king granted the Earl of Desmond, brother of the late earl, the serjeancies of Waterford, Cork, and Kerry. He also got custody of the castles and lands that had belonged to the late earl and were in the king's hands, because the heir was still a minor. The dowers of Aveline, widow of Maurice, and Beatrix, widow of the earl, were excepted.

Tithe watcher abused and house burned at Upper Glanmire

near Glanmire · town · Cork · 1766

In February 1766, a man employed by Archdeacon Browne at Upper Glanmire to watch tithe potatoes was abused inhumanly, and the following night his house was set on fire.

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Feb. Q — A man employed by archdeacon Browne at upper Glanmire to watch tithe potatoes, was abused in a most inhuman manner, the following night his house was set on fire.
The rivers, loughs and canals being frozen, there was much skaiting.

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Glanmire, in Cork. In February 1766, a man employed by Archdeacon Browne at Upper Glanmire to watch tithe potatoes was abused in a most inhuman manner. The following night his house was set on fire. That same month, rivers, loughs and canals were frozen and there was much skating.

Unusual tide in Kinsale attributed to water quake

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1777

The tide rose to an unusual height in Kinsale, supposedly due to a water quake. The swell was so great on the offing that fishermen were obliged to come into harbour despite northerly wind and fair weather.

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Oct. 30 — The tide rose to an unusual height in Kinsale, owing (as was supposed) to a water quake, as the swell was so great on the offing (though the wind was northerly and the weather fair,) that the fishermen were obliged to come into harbour.
JVov. 4. — The Boyne society, were for the first time reviewed by colonel Bagwell, in White's Bowling green. 1778 Jan. 25. — The west India fleet, consisting of 64 ships, sailed

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Kinsale saw a strange tide on the 30th of October, 1777. The water rose to an unusual height, thought to be caused by a water quake. Out on the offing the swell was so great that fishermen were obliged to come into harbour, even though the wind was northerly and the weather was fair. A calm day, yet the sea drove them in.

Youghal greatly impaired and facing ruin, 1567

Youghal · town · Cork · 1567

Sidney reported Youghal as greatly impaired and heading toward utter ruin in 1567, needing the queen's speedy redress and justice to prevent collapse. The town was grouped with Cork and Kinsale in this assessment.

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Sir Henry Sidney made a jouniey through the kingdom in 1567; and from his letters to the English government, we learn many particulars regarding the condition of the towns at that time. The county of Tipperary was then in a state of devastation, and its corporate and well walled towns, Clonmel, Cashel, and Fethard in great distress : their inhabitants were as men besieged, and ready either to famish within the walls, or abandon the places ; all trade and commerce was at a stand ; the country people dared not bring any thing to the towns, nor dared the townsmen issue from their walls, to buy any thing in the country, from the danger which both incurred of being plundered and killed. Of Cork, Youghal and Kinsale, he tells us that they were greatly impaired and in the high way to utter ruin, if her majesty, by speedy redress and ministering of justice did not prevent it. Limerick was so impaired in wealth since he saw it in queen Mary's reign, chiefly by reason of the spoils committed or permitted by the earl of Thomond, as to fill him with astonishment. Galway he fovmd rather to resemble " a town of war, frontering upon an enemy, than a civil town in a country under one sovereign": "they watch," says he, "their walls mightily, and guard their gates daily, with armed men." They attributed their miseries to the disorders of the earl of Clanrickard's two sons, young boys, (whom he had by two wives both living,) each striving to be acknowledged as heir of his father, who at the same time was likely long to live.
However, the towns seem not to have been prevented from improving with the rest of Europe in civilization and internal order. Stanihurst, in his account of the Irish, desires the reader not to impute any barbarous custom he should mention, to the citizens, townsmen, and inhabitants of the English pale ; and Sidney calls them nurseries of civilitv.

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Youghal is a town the road passes through or near, and in 1567 it was in trouble. Sir Henry Sidney made a journey through the kingdom that year, and his letters to the English government tell us what he found. The country was in a bad state. In Tipperary the corporate and walled towns of Clonmel, Cashel, and Fethard were in great distress. Their inhabitants were like men besieged, ready either to famish within the walls or abandon the places entirely. All trade and commerce was at a stand. The country people dared not bring anything to the towns, and the townsmen dared not issue from their walls to buy anything in the country, because both sides feared being plundered and killed. Of Cork, Youghal, and Kinsale, Sidney tells us they were greatly impaired and in the high way to utter ruin, if her majesty, by speedy redress and ministering of justice, did not prevent it. He had seen Limerick impaired in wealth since Queen Mary's reign, chiefly from the spoils committed or permitted by the earl of Thomond, enough to fill him with astonishment. Galway he found to resemble a town of war, frontering upon an enemy, rather than a civil town under one sovereign. They watched their walls mightily and guarded their gates daily with armed men. Yet Sidney called these towns nurseries of civility, and the towns seem not to have been prevented from improving with the rest of Europe in civilization and internal order.

Battle of Ard-Neimheidh (Great Island)

near Great Island · townland · Cork · 125

A memorable battle was fought at Ard-Neimheidh, the Great Island, between Niadh Nuaget and Aengus, monarch of Ireland, in which Niadh Nuaget recovered the crown of Munster from Aengus.

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of Cork now stands, and which the industry of the inhabitants hath from time to time reclaimed and built on :" It is described by the writer of the life of saint Talmach to stand in the south and maritime parts of Munster : And the author of the life of saint Barr acquaints us that that saint built a monastery, and made a settlement near this lough. Though this account does not determine the precise spot where it was situated, it however gives rise to a presumption, that the city was originally built on a limestone rock, on the south side of the river, near the cathedral of St. Finbar ; yet it does not contradict the received opinion* of the city having been founded about the middle of the ninth century, and enclosed with walls by the Danes, who at the same time founded several other maritime towns. Such is Smith's opinion, who seems to have come to this conclusion from the circumstance, that the part enclosed with walls was different from, and excluded the sites of the Cathedral and Gill-abbey. Some suggestions on these matters will be found in the Introductory essay prefixed to this work. A.D. 125 -A- memorable battle was fought at Ard-Neimheidh, i. e. the Great Island between Niadh Nuaget and ^Engus monarch of Ireland, in which conflict the former recovered the crown of Munster from the latter. 528 The memorable battle of Cuille was fought, wherein great
numbers of the people of this county perished. Keating says, that the ill success of this engagement was owing to the prayers of a devout woman who implored Heaven for vengeance on that people who had used her ill. 548 This year Munster was afflicted with a great plague, called in

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Close to Great Island, a memorable battle was fought in the year 125. The battle of Ard-Neimheidh was fought between Niadh Nuaget and Engus, monarch of Ireland. In that conflict, Niadh Nuaget recovered the crown of Munster from Engus. The writer of the life of Saint Talmach described this region as standing in the south and maritime parts of Munster. The author of the life of Saint Barr acquaints us that Saint Barr built a monastery and made a settlement near a lough. The land on which the city of Cork now stands was reclaimed and built on by the industry of its inhabitants from time to time. Though these accounts do not determine the precise spot where it was situated, they give rise to a presumption that the city was originally built on a limestone rock, on the south side of the river, near the cathedral of Saint Finbar. Yet this does not contradict the received opinion that the city was founded about the middle of the ninth century, and enclosed with walls by the Danes, who at the same time founded several other maritime towns. Smith seems to have come to this conclusion from the circumstance that the part enclosed with walls was different from, and excluded the sites of the Cathedral and Gill-abbey. Some suggestions on these matters are found in the introductory essay prefixed to this work.

Bridewell broken open in Mitchelstown

Mitchelstown · townland · Cork · 1799

The bridewell in Mitchelstown was broken open and three persons confined there for debt were liberated. This occurred during a period of unrest in the Cork region.

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6.— The Bridewell in Mitchelstown was broken open, and three persons confined there for debt, liberated.
1 1 . — In consequence of a statement sent up to government by the council of this city, the further exportation of potatoes, which had been advanced to an immoderate price in our market, was prohibited by a proclamation from his excellency the lord lieutenant, in consequence of which, a large quantity,which were this day to have been shipped, were countermanded, until further instructions should arrive from the privy council.

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Close to Mitchelstown, in 1799, the Bridewell was broken open. Three persons held there for debt were liberated. The record gives no names and no further detail. That is all that survives of it.

Council of war at Cork seizes tobacco to pay army

Cork · city · Cork

Lord Inchiquin, facing a lack of pay for his army at Cork, convened a council of war. The council resolved to seize tobacco belonging to patentees to support the troops.

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J\rov. — Lord Inchiquin being at Cork in great distress for want of pay for the army, called a coimcil of war, which came to a resolution to seize on part of the tobacco, of which there were great quantities belonging to the patentees, at Cork, Kinsale, and Youghal, and sell it to subsist the army.

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Cork was where Lord Inchiquin found himself in great distress, with no pay for his army. He called a council of war. They resolved to seize part of the tobacco held at Cork, Kinsale, and Youghal, great quantities belonging to the patentees, and sell it to subsist the army.

Drunken men disrupt service at St. Mary Shandon

Cork · city · Cork

Four intoxicated men rushed into St. Mary Shandon church during divine service, disturbing the congregation and interrupting the clergyman with horrid blasphemy. They were removed with much difficulty.

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Jan. 12. — Four fellows, in a state of intoxication, rushed into St. Mary Shandon church, during divine service, disturbed the congregation, interrupted the clergyman, and shocked all present by their horrid blasphemy. They were removed with much difficulty.
Feb. 13.— Dr. Moylan, titular Bishop of Cork, was buried in the North Chapel with great pomp, and on the following day

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Cork city has an old story from January 12. Four fellows, in a state of intoxication, rushed into St. Mary Shandon church during divine service. They disturbed the congregation, interrupted the clergyman, and shocked all present by their horrid blasphemy. They were removed with much difficulty.

Houses collapse in Cove, killing twelve

Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1809

Two recently built houses in Cove collapsed after heavy rains undermined the cliff behind them, burying twelve unfortunate persons in the ruins. The disaster highlights the precarious nature of building on cliff-side locations.

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18 — This morning about half-past two o'clock, two houses recently built in Cove fell in, and buried in their ruins twelve unfortunate persons ; the heavy rains had undermined the cliiF which was behhid them.
Jan. 4. — There was a very severe frost. 1810

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In 1809, two recently built houses in Cove collapsed after heavy rains undermined the cliff behind them, burying twelve people in the ruins. A severe frost followed on January 4, 1810. Building on that cliff side had proved precarious.

Man committed to North Gaol for cutting in Fair-lane

Cork · city · Cork · 1774

A man was committed to the North Gaol under a newly passed act to prevent chalking, for cutting a man in Fair-lane, Cork.

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26. — A man was committed to North gaol, (under the provisions of an act to prevent chalking, which had been passed but a few days before,) for cutting a man in Fair-lane.
July 1. — Being the anniversary of the Boync, in the morning the bells rang incessantly, and at noon the members of the Boyne society walked in their uniforms to Christ church, from whence they returned to the council-chamber where an elegant entertainment was provided. The evening concluded with bonfires and other marks of festivity.

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Cork, in 1774. A man was committed to the North Gaol for cutting a man in Fair-lane. He was held under the provisions of an act to prevent chalking, an act that had been passed but a few days before.

Newborn infant found near Parliament Bridge

Cork · city · Cork · 1766

On May 18, 1766, boys paddling in a pool near Parliament bridge in Cork discovered the body of a newborn infant.

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18. — Some boys paddling in a pool near Parliament bridge, discovered the body of a new born infant.
June 4. — Bemg the king's birth day, the morning was ushered in by ringing of bells ; at noon the 63d regiment fired three volleys on the mall. In the evening the Exchange and steeple of St. Anne's Shandon were illuminated, and the night concluded with bonfires, and other demonstrations of joy.

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Cork, May the 18th, 1766. Some boys were paddling in a pool near Parliament bridge when they found the body of a newborn infant. That is all the record gives us. No name, no mother, no answer to how the child came to be there.

Archbishop Boyle buried in Cork Cathedral

Cork · city · Cork · 1644

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

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Doctor Boyle, archbishop of Tuam, died this year and was buried in the cathedral at Cork, under a monument which he had erected for himself, while he was bishoj) of this see.
sa) ing it was time to look about us, when we shall have the chief officers that are put in trust with matters of such concernmeut, as he was, being governor of the king's fort, should speak such treasonable words, 'and therefore, Master Major, you shall have my best assistance, and such punishment shall be inflicted upon him as martial law will permit."

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 81

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Cork holds a notable burial from 1644. Doctor Boyle, Archbishop of Tuam, died that year and was buried in the cathedral at Cork. He had erected a monument for himself there while he was bishop of the see. An archbishop of one diocese, laid to rest in another, under a memorial of his own making.

Ballincollig Castle — Smith's flanking tower claim disputed

near Ballincollig · town · Cork

The author corrects Smith's description of Ballincollig Castle, stating that Smith's claim it was flanked with towers at each angle is incorrect.

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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.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 17

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As the road takes you through or near Ballincollig, in Cork, there is a castle there whose description has been disputed. An author of a county remembrancer took issue with Smith, who had written that Ballincollig Castle was flanked with towers at each angle. The author calls this incorrect. He says the castle 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. From this the author concludes that the works never were finished. He says he is the more minute in describing these particulars to show the incorrectness of the views in Pacata Hibernia. He notes that Castle ni Park is probably the oldest instance of the use of bastions in Ireland, and 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 there stands a curious fortification, 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. The author adds that Smith's account of Glanworth castle is a piece of gross exaggeration. He then reflects that 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 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.

Battle at Parkmore between Fair Lane and Blackpool factions

Cork · city · Cork · 1769

A desperate battle took place at Parkmore between the rabble of Fair Lane and Blackpool, two areas of Cork city.

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March 5. — Sunday, there was a desperate battle at Parkmore, between the rabble of Fair lane and Blackpool.
.April 9. — There was a remarkably high tide with the wind south east ; the water rose so high, as to overflow several houses in different parts of the city.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 109

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Cork has seen its rough nights. On the 5th of March, 1769, a Sunday, there was a desperate battle at Parkmore between the rabble of Fair Lane and Blackpool. Two corners of the city turned on each other, and the record calls it desperate, which is all we know.

Bishop of Cloyne seeks to unite another see to his own

Cloyne · town · Cork · 1421

In the 1421 parliament, Adam Payn, bishop of Cloyne, contended with another prelate because he endeavoured to unite the other's church to his own see. The other prelate was unwilling and both were dismissed to the court of Rome.

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In the same parliament, then assembled, there arose a contention between Adam Payn, bishop of Cloyne, and another prelate, because the former endeavoured to unite tohis see, the church of the other, which h© was unwilling to pemiit, and therefore they were both dismissed to the court of Rome. 1422 Pgj)^ 18_ — The king committed to Maurice Roche, lord of
Feraioy, the office of sheriff of the county, to be held during his Majesty's pleasm*e.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 54

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Cloyne was the seat of a bishop with ambitions. In the parliament of 1421, Adam Payn, bishop of Cloyne, tried to unite another prelate's church to his own see. The other prelate refused to permit it. The contention between them could not be settled there, and both were dismissed to the court of Rome to let the Pope decide.

Boyne Society anniversary procession to Christ Church

Cork · city · Cork · 1775

On the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, members of the Boyne Society walked in procession to Christ Church in Cork and then returned to the council chamber for a plentiful entertainment. The event reflects the civic and political ritual of loyalist commemoration.

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July 1. — Being the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne, the members of the Boyne Society walked in procession to Christ church, after which they returned to the council chamber, where a plentiful entertainment was provided for them.
x^ug 12 — Being the anniversary of the Prince of Wales's birthday, the regiments in garrison here were drawn out on the Mall, and fired three volleys each, in honor of the same.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 117

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Cork, in 1775. On the 1st of July, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, the members of the Boyne Society walked in procession to Christ Church. After the service they returned to the council chamber, where a plentiful entertainment was provided for them. It was loyalist ritual made civic, the memory of one battle carried through the streets of an Irish city.

Clondrohid parishioners pledge to end nightly meetings

Clondrohid · parish · Cork · 1791

The high sheriff convened the parishioners of Clondrohid to warn them about the consequences of their nightly meetings. The parishioners unanimously confessed their error and solemnly pledged never to resort to such practices again.

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Dec. 4. — ^The high sheriff convened the parishoners of Clondrohid in order to represent to them the consequence of their nightly meetings, when with one voice they confessed their error, pledging themselves in the most solemn manner, never to have recourse to such practices in future,
6. — The insulating wall and guard-house for the intended gaol for the county of Cork was begun.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 131

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In December 1791, the high sheriff called the parishioners of Clondrohid together. He warned them about the consequences of their nightly meetings. With one voice, they confessed their error and pledged themselves, in the most solemn manner, never to have recourse to such practices again.

Concert and ball at Cork Assembly Rooms for Red-house Walk

Cork · city · Cork · 1769

A concert and ball were held at the assembly rooms in Cork, with profits directed towards planting the Red-house walk.

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jVov. 1 — There was a concert and a ball at the assembly rooms, the profits of which were disposed of towards planting the Redhouse walk.
4 k 5. — The anniversaries of the birth of king William the III, and the deliverance from the gunpowder plot were observed with the usual demonstration of joy.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 109

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In 1769, on the first of November, there was a concert and a ball at the assembly rooms in Cork. The profits from that night were given towards planting the Red-house walk.

Convicts transported from Cork gaol to Cove

Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1816

Thirty-four convicts transmitted from Tipperary and other counties were sent from Cork city gaol and put aboard transport ships at Cove for transportation.

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8. — Thirty-four convicts, which had been transmitted from Tipperaiy and other counties, were sent down from the city gaol, and put on board the transports at Cove.
June 1 . — At a court of D'Oyer hundred held this day an order of council was read, for letting the ferry between Lapp's island and the new wall, for one year, at the rent of £25, which rent was offered by a member of the court. The project was however abandoned ; a man who was paid twelve guineas per annum, for taking care of the place, residing at the time in a small house at the end of the wall, and having a

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 152

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Cobh was once called Cove, and in 1816 it was where transport ships waited. Thirty-four convicts were sent down from the city gaol in Cork. They had been gathered there from Tipperary and other counties. From the gaol they were brought to Cove and put aboard the transports, bound for transportation.

Cork citizens' submission to James I and martial law

Cork · city · Cork · 1603

On Elizabeth's death, Cork citizens showed insubordination but submitted without remonstrance to James I. Queen Elizabeth had arranged a system of martial law for Munster, denying trial by jury to those without freehold, which was then enforced against citizens who had opposed the king's proclamation.

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At the close of the reign of Elizabeth, the citizens seem to have had no definite ideas of established constitutional rights of individuals ; for though they showed a strong spirit of insubordination on her death, yet finding themselves unable to wage war against her successor, they submitted without remonstrance to the usurpations of his government. The queen had some years before arranged a system of martial law to be executed in Munster, that is, we conceive, in such parts of the province as were reputed to be Irish districts, and without tlie pale of English law. By this it was provided, that no person should have the benefit of trial by jury, unless he possessed a freehold ; and now, on the submission of the citizens to the accession of James I, this ordinance was enforced against such of those engaged in the late opposition to the proclaiming of the king, as happened to have no freeholds ; and strange to say, no discontent seems to have been manifested at the time on this groimd. In fact, when the citizens found themselves deprived of their old isolated independence, and that the authority of the general government was extended over them, they probably conceived that the evil was but little enhanced by the mode in which that authority might be exercised.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 27

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This is the city of Cork. In 1603, the year Elizabeth died, the citizens here showed a strong spirit of insubordination. They had no definite ideas of established constitutional rights, but they resisted all the same. Finding themselves unable to wage war against her successor, they submitted without remonstrance to the government of James I. Some years before, Queen Elizabeth had arranged a system of martial law to be executed in Munster, in parts of the province reputed to be Irish districts and outside the pale of English law. Under this system, no person could have the benefit of trial by jury unless he possessed a freehold. Now, on the citizens' submission to the accession of James I, this ordinance was enforced against those who had been engaged in the late opposition to the proclaiming of the king, provided they happened to have no freeholds. Strange to say, no discontent seems to have been manifested at the time on this ground. The citizens found themselves deprived of their old isolated independence, and the authority of the general government was extended over them. They probably conceived that the evil was but little enhanced by the mode in which that authority might be exercised.

Cork City as secure prison for powerful felons

Cork · city · Cork

Powerful felons of County Cork were placed in the custody of the mayor and bailiffs of Cork city, a fortified place secure from attack. The Bishop of Cork also received prisoners, as his sacred character was thought to deter partisan rescue.

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We find an instance of a felon committed to the Cust^^J of a bishop of Cork; (*> from which we may infer that the felon was a powerful man, and that the bishop, from his sacred character, was considered better able to secure his prisoner than the sheriff, who Was more liable to be attacked by the felons partizans. However for the better securing the persons of powerful felons of this county, they were frequently placed in the custody of the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Cork, which was a fortified place, secure from attack. ^^^
Nevertheless, there were in those times regularly appointed conservators of the peace in the different cantreds of this county:

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Cork was once a fortified place, secure from attack, and that made it useful for holding dangerous men. Powerful felons of the county were frequently placed in the custody of the mayor and bailiffs of the city, because its walls could withstand any attempt at rescue. There is also an instance of a felon committed to the custody of the Bishop of Cork. The inference drawn is that the felon was a powerful man, and that the bishop, from his sacred character, was considered better able to secure his prisoner than the sheriff, who was more liable to be attacked by the felon's partisans. In those times there were regularly appointed conservators of the peace in the different cantreds of this county.

Cork city walls in ruinous condition

Cork · city · Cork · 1706

In 1706, a great part of the walls of the city of Cork being in a ruinous condition, an order of council was made to have several of the breaches stopped and all the stairs leading thereto taken down. A great part of the city wall facing the east marsh was taken down that same year.

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1706 A great part of the walls of the city of Cork being in a ruinous condition, there was an order of council to have several of the breaches stopped, and all the stairs leading thereto taken down, and the same year a great part of the city wall facing the east marsh was taken down accordingly.
Auijust — Several regiments of horse and foot encamped near Cork under the command of major-general Langston, in order to be embarked for Catalonia.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96

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The road takes you through Cork, where in 1706 a great part of the city walls stood in ruinous condition. An order of council was made to have several of the breaches stopped and all the stairs leading to them taken down. That same year a great part of the city wall facing the east marsh was taken down accordingly. Also that August, several regiments of horse and foot encamped near Cork under the command of Major-General Langston, to be embarked for Catalonia.

Cork held by government during rebellion wars

Cork · city · Cork · 1641–1653

During the wars of the rebellion period, the city of Cork remained under the dominion of the government and the Protestants, and was unable to participate in the proceedings of the Roman Catholics. This distinguished Cork from other Irish towns which resumed their separate existence during the rebellion.

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However, after the reduction of the citizens under the power of King James, they appear to have regarded the king's government as an external power, whose requirements (which were only occasional) it would be dangerous to dispute. The towns of Ireland in general continued very obsequious until the rebellion, when they resumed their separate existence ; but the city of Cork was held in the dominion of government or of the protestants during the wars of that period, and was unable to take any part in the proceedings of the Roman Catholics.
Indeed it is very probable that the sense oilegal rights, even of the inhabitants of the pale, which shevi^ed itself with so much energy in the reign of Elizabeth, was of very recent growth. In an address of Stanihurst, the speaker of the house of commons, to sir Henry Sidney, delivered the 12tli December, 1570, we read the following passage. " In mine experience, who have not yet seen much more than forty years, I am able to say that our realm is at this day an half deal more civil than it was, since noble men and worshipful, with others of ability, have used to send their sons into England to the law, to miiversities or to schools."*" It was probably this recent improvement in education that disseminated more distinct ideas of law and constitutional rights among the leaders of the people, and opened their eyes to the danger of

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 27

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The road takes you through or near the city of Cork, a place that stood apart during the wars of the rebellion period, from 1641 to 1653. While the towns of Ireland in general had been obsequious to the crown until the rebellion broke out, and then resumed their separate existence, Cork was held in the dominion of the government and of the Protestants throughout those wars. It was unable to take any part in the proceedings of the Roman Catholics. This set Cork apart from other Irish towns. The citizens had been reduced under the power of King James, and they regarded the king's government as an external power whose occasional requirements it would be dangerous to dispute. The sense of legal rights among the inhabitants of the Pale had shown itself with energy in the reign of Elizabeth, but this was likely of very recent growth. In an address by Stanihurst, speaker of the house of commons, to Sir Henry Sidney on the 12th of December 1570, he said: "In mine experience, who have not yet seen much more than forty years, I am able to say that our realm is at this day an half deal more civil than it was, since noble men and worshipful, with others of ability, have used to send their sons into England to the law, to universities or to schools." It was probably this recent improvement in education that disseminated more distinct ideas of law and constitutional rights among the leaders of the people.

Cork men arrayed against O'Brien's threat to Limerick

Cork · city · Cork · 1362

O'Brien, captain of Thomond, was about to make war on the people of Limerick. The sheriff and conservators of Cork were commanded to number and array the able men of the county for defence and provide victuals.

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March 27. — O'Brien, captain of his nation of Thomond, with a great multitude of Irish, being about to make war again upon the people of the county of Limerick ; the sheriff, and conservators of the peace in the county of Cork, were commanded to cause the able men of said county, agreeably to their estate, to be numbered, arrayed, and kept for the defence of the county, and sufficient victuals to be provided for them.
May 30. — The mayor and bailiffs of the city of Cork were commanded to send six of the better citizens to confer at Balahath, about such things as might be the subjects of ordinances before the custos and council of Lvland.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 48

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In 1362, Cork readied itself for a threat that lay beyond its borders. On March 27, word came that O'Brien, captain of his nation of Thomond, was gathering a great multitude of Irish to make war on the people of Limerick. The sheriff and conservators of the peace in the county of Cork were commanded to number and array the able men, each according to his estate, and hold them ready for the county's defence. Sufficient victuals were to be provided for them. Then on May 30, the mayor and bailiffs of the city were commanded to send six of the better citizens to confer at Balahath, about matters that might come before the custos and council of Lyland.

Crowd breaks open Callaghan's store over potato rumour in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1812

A rumour that potatoes had been lodged in Mr. Callaghan's store led a considerable number of persons to break open the doors. Mr. Callaghan's son arrived and offered to open the doors for their inspection.

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18. — A report having been circulated that potatoes had been lodged in Mr. Callaghan's store, a considerable number of persons proceeded to break open the doors; when Mr. Callaghan's son arrived and offered to open the doors for their inspection.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 148

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In Cork, in 1812, a rumour spread that potatoes had been lodged in Mr. Callaghan's store. A considerable number of persons proceeded to break open the doors. Mr. Callaghan's son arrived and offered to open the doors for their inspection.

Fire at Walker's distillery in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1804

An alarming fire broke out at Walker's distillery and raged for six hours before being brought under control without much damage being done.

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An alarming fire in Walker's distillery, it raged for six hours, but was at last got under without very much damage being done.
May 25. — V/as observed in this city as a general fast, by his majesty's proclamation.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140

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The road takes you through Cork, where in 1804 an alarming fire broke out at Walker's distillery. It raged for six hours before being brought under control. In the end, not much damage was done.

Flood destroys Bandon bridge and damages town

Bandon · town · Cork · 1749

In 1749 a violent flood in the Bandon river threw down the bridge and caused considerable damage to the town of Bandon. This was a major destructive flood event for the settlement.

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There being a violent flood this year in the Bandon river, the bridge was thrown down, and considerable damage done to the town.
Mr. Richard Meade, of Bantry, obtained a premium, given by the Rev. Doctor Madden, for having proved to the Dublin society, that he had within the j'ear caught and cured 380,800 fishes of different kinds.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99

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In 1749, a violent flood on the Bandon river threw down the bridge and did considerable damage to the town of Bandon. The same year, Mr. Richard Meade of Bantry earned a premium from the Dublin Society, given by the Reverend Doctor Madden, for proving he had caught and cured 380,800 fish of various kinds.

Forts of Cork repaired with Earl of Cork's loan

Cork · city · Cork · 1624–1625

The forts of Cork and Waterford having been quite neglected, the Earl of Cork lent £500 to Lord President Villiers to make them defensible against threatened French and Spanish invasions. This highlights the dilapidated state of coastal defences and the earl's role in fortifying them.

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May 27 — Sir Edward Villiers was appointed lord president of Munster. During his government, the French and Spaniards gave out, that in revenge for the expedition to Rochelle, they would make a descent in Ireland. The forts of Cork and Waterford having been quite neglected, the earl of Cork lent £oOO t(j the lord president Villiers, with which these forts were made defensible. ^Mien lord Wimbleton arrived at Kinsale with the
82 CORK REMEMBRANCEK.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 76

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During the government of Sir Edward Villiers, appointed lord president of Munster on May 27, the French and Spaniards gave out that in revenge for the expedition to Rochelle they would make a descent in Ireland. The forts of Cork and Waterford had been quite neglected. The Earl of Cork lent 500 pounds to Lord President Villiers, and with that money the forts were made defensible.

Gerald de Caunton ordered to chastise invaders in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1359

In July 1359, Gerald son of Peter de Caunton was ordered by the king to chastise those who had invaded his faithful people of County Cork in a hostile manner and collected great spoil, and to restore seized goods. The sheriff was commanded to enforce the same.

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July 28. — Gerald, son of Peter de Caunton, (to whom certain immunities had been granted by the king, some time before, for himself, and such of his progeny, as he might wish to go security for the good conduct of, with the exception of William de Caunton and his son, and to whom a license had been given, to punish, such of them as should offend,) was ordered by the king, in pursuance of such license, to chastise those, who had lately invaded his faithful people of the county Cork, in a hostile manner, and had collected great spoil, and to restore their goods to those, from whom they had been seized. The sheriff was also commanded to enforce the same.
Aveline, widow of the Earl of Desmond, was at this time, entitled to dower of her husband's estates, in which was included a third part of the chief serjeancy of the county, with the appurtenances.

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 47

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Cork, a city the road passes through. In July 1359, Gerald, son of Peter de Caunton, had been granted certain immunities by the king for himself and such of his progeny as he might wish to go security for, with the exception of William de Caunton and his son. A license had been given to him to punish any of them who should offend. Now the king ordered him, in pursuance of that license, to chastise those who had lately invaded his faithful people of County Cork in a hostile manner and had collected great spoil. He was to restore their goods to those from whom they had been seized. The sheriff was also commanded to enforce the same. At this time, Aveline, widow of the Earl of Desmond, was entitled to dower of her husband's estates, which included a third part of the chief serjeancy of the county, with the appurtenances.

Influenza epidemic rages in Cork city

Cork · city · Cork · 1782

A disorder called the influenza raged in Cork city during June and the following months of 1782, from which very few escaped. It began with sneezing, running at the nose, a severe cough, fever, heaviness, and pain in the head.

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June — In this and the following months a disorder called the influenza raged in this city, from which very few escaped. It commonly began with sneezing and running at the nose, a severe cough, attended with a fever, heaviness, and pain in the head,

Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 123

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Cork, in the summer of 1782, was hit hard by a disorder called the influenza. It raged through the city in June and the months that followed, and very few people escaped it. The sickness began with sneezing and a running nose, then a severe cough, fever, heaviness, and pain in the head.

Inniskeen fortified by Governor Cox

Inishkeen · street · Wicklow · 1691

By order of Governor Cox, Inniskeen was fortified and a garrison of militia placed in it. A party was detached under Colonel Townshend towards Bantry, where they killed near 100 rapparees and brought off a great deal of plunder.

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June. — Inniskeen was, by order of governor Cox, fortified and a garrison of the militia put into it, a party of whom he detached under colonel Townshend towards Bantry, where they killed near 100 rapparees, and brought off a great deal of plunder. Colonel Hastings marched from Cork and seized Drumana, on the Blackwater. Major Stroud, at the head of a party of militia, killed several rapparees near Ballyclough, and lieutenant-colonel Moore, ten days after, slew GO more near Bandon.
Juhj. — 500 of the militia under colonel Becher met 400 Irish

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Inniskeen, in Wicklow, was fortified by order of Governor Cox in June 1691, and a garrison of militia placed in it. From there, Cox detached a party under Colonel Townshend towards Bantry, where they killed near 100 rapparees and brought off a great deal of plunder. Colonel Hastings marched from Cork and seized Drumana on the Blackwater. Major Stroud, leading a party of militia, killed several rapparees near Ballyclough, and lieutenant-colonel Moore, ten days later, slew 60 more near Bandon.

Maiden assizes in Cork — judges presented with white gloves

Cork · city · Cork · 1805

The Cork city assizes produced no capital convictions, prompting the high sheriffs to present Judge Finucane and Robert Briscoe with elegant white gloves fringed with gold, a traditional gesture marking a peaceful assize.

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u4.ug. 19. — The assizes proving maiden, the city high sheriffs, presented the Hon. Judge Finucane and the Right Worshipful Robert Briscoe, Esq., with elegant white gloves richly fringed with gold.
29. — The East India fleet and transports, with their convoy, got under weigh, and came to anchor outside the harbour, where they continued moored until the 30th, when from the prevalence of contrary winds, it was judged expedient to order them back to the harbour, and they accordingly returned, but as the wind shifted to the northward on the following morning, they all sailed with a favourable breeze.

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In 1805, the assizes in Cork proved maiden. That meant no one was sent to the gallows. The city high sheriffs marked the occasion by presenting the Hon. Judge Finucane and the Right Worshipful Robert Briscoe with elegant white gloves, richly fringed with gold. It was the old gesture for a peaceful assize, when the courts had no capital convictions to answer for.

North Gaol built by tax on inhabitants

Cork · city · Cork · 1715

Around 1715, the North Gaol was built by a tax on the inhabitants of Cork, reflecting the civic development of the city's infrastructure.

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North gaol was built by a tax on the inhabitants.
The Green Coat Hospital was built on a waste piece of ground adjoining the old church-yard, where the old parish church formerly stood, till it was demolished in the late wars. This ground was presented by the Reverend Dr. Henry Maule, then incumbent of the parish of St. Mary Shandon, to whom it then belonged.

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Through the city of Cork, around 1715, the North Gaol was built by a tax on the inhabitants. The people of the city themselves were taxed to pay for it.

Parliament-bridge swept away by flood

Cork · city · Cork · 1804

The wooden bridge called Parliament-bridge over the south branch of the Lee was carried away by a flood. A man later fell into the river among its ruins and drowned.

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28. — ^The wooden bridge, called Parliament-bridge, over the south branch of the Lee, was this morning carried away by the flood.
Ju7ie 6. — Major-General Sir Eyre Coote, K.B., the Earl and Countess of Cork, Lord and Lady Gardner, and several military and naval officers, went to Spike Island, to attend the ceremony of laying the first stone of the new works about to be erected there ; it was laid on the S.E. part of the Island.

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Cork, on the south branch of the Lee, lost a wooden bridge called Parliament-bridge. It was carried away by the flood one morning. Not long after, on June 6, Major-General Sir Eyre Coote, the Earl and Countess of Cork, Lord and Lady Gardner, and several military and naval officers went to Spike Island to lay the first stone of new works there, on the south-east part of the island.

Public lighting authorised for city of Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1720

An act was passed giving William Maynard, Samuel Wilson and Jeremiah Forster authority for twenty-one years to erect and maintain public lights in the city of Cork and its liberties, to reduce murders, robberies and thefts.

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An act v/as passed, whereby, after reciting, " that it had been found by experience, that all cities well furnished with public lights in the dark nights are much freer from murders, robberies, thefts, and other insolencies, than such cities as are not so furnished, and for want of them, many accidents in the night time have happened, to the ruin of several inhabitants residing in such cities," it was enacted, amongst other provisions for lighting several towns and cities, that William Maynard, Esq. Samuel "Wilson and Jeremiah Forster, merchants, their executors and administrators, shall have full pov/er and authority, from time to time, during the space of twenty -one years, to cause public lights to be erected and maintained in the city of Cork, and the liberties thereof.
Jan 19. — St. Nicholas's church v/as begun to be erected. 1720

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Cork, 1720. An act was passed, and it began by saying that cities well furnished with public lights on dark nights are much freer from murders, robberies, thefts and other insolencies than cities that are not, and that for want of them many accidents have happened in the night, to the ruin of several inhabitants. The act gave William Maynard, Samuel Wilson and Jeremiah Forster, merchants, full power and authority, along with their executors and administrators, for twenty-one years, to cause public lights to be erected and maintained in the city of Cork and the liberties thereof. So the city got light, because the dark had been doing damage.

Rebels besiege Cappoquin and are repulsed

Cappoquin · town · Waterford · 1643

Following the defeat of Sir Charles Vavasor near Fermoy, the rebels besieged Cappoquin but were repulsed with much loss.

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Ju72e 3 — Sir Charles Vavasor took Clonleigh castle in Condon's country; but on the following day was defeated in a narrow defde leading to Fermoy, and lost all his colours. Elated with this success, the rebels beseiged Cappoquin, but were repulsed with much loss.
July 1 — Colonel M>ni beat the Irish on the north side of Timoleague river, and took the castles of Timoleague, Aghamilly,. Rosscarbery, and Rathbarry.

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Cappoquin, in County Waterford, saw fighting in 1643. Sir Charles Vavasor had taken Clonleigh castle in Condon's country. But the following day he was defeated in a narrow defile leading to Fermoy and lost all his colours. Elated by this success, the rebels besieged Cappoquin. They were repulsed with much loss.

Rev. Fitzgerald Tisdall murdered at the Priest's Leap

Priest's Leap · pass · Kerry · 1809

The Reverend Fitzgerald Tisdall was cruelly murdered on the road between Bantry and Kenmare, at a place called the Priest's Leap.

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March 20. — The Reverend Fitzgerald Tisdall was cruelly murdered on the road between Ban try and Kcnmare, at a place called the Priest's Leap,
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Somewhere about Priest's Leap, on the 20th of March, 1809, the Reverend Fitzgerald Tisdall was cruelly murdered on the road between Bantry and Kenmare. No more of the story has survived in the record than that.

Roche families retired to Trabolgan and Dunderrow

Trabolgan · townland · Cork · 1603–1625

The Roche families of Trabolgan and Dunderrow (or Holly Hill), whose ancestors had been leading citizens of Cork, appear to have retired to their country estates around the reign of James I. The Dunderrow branch's large property later passed by inheritance to the Kearneys of Garretstown.

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The I?oclies, viscounts Fcrmoy, one of the original English families of this county, forfeited their honours and lauds in 1641. A branch of the family was seated at Ballymolgole, or Ballymagooly, so far back as 1344, when William de lloche of this place was made sheriff of the county of Cork. Ballymagooly, with an extensive mountainous tract adjoining, was sold in 1683, by a Theobald Eoche to James Cotter,* esquire, for a sum of £2,782, which is little more than its present annual value. The whole was soon after erected into a manor by patent. The families of Roche of Trabolgau and Dunderrow or Holly-hill, whose ancestors had been leading citizens of Cork, seem to have retired to their estates about the reign of James the first. The large property of the Dunderrow branch, came by an heir general to the Kearneys of Garretstown. On the death of the late James Kearney, esquire, his cousin Mr. Rochfort, succeeded to all his estates, and at his death bequeathed them to Mi*. Cuthbert, of Cork, whose sister he had married.
The families of Barrett, Condon or Caunton and Fitzgibboa were anciently of so much note and power, that they gave names to the cantreds or baronies which formed their seigniories. It is probable they had lands or chiefries throughout the entire of these districts. We have not heard of any ascertained male descend-' ants of these families, though their names are very common. The Fitz-Geralds seneschals of Imokilly, (men of great i30wer,) were also involved in the common forfeitures, but their line stills subsists at Castle Richard.

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Somewhere close to Trabolgan, the Roche families of Trabolgan and Dunderrow, or Holly Hill, whose ancestors had been leading citizens of Cork, appear to have retired to their country estates around the reign of James the first. The Roches were viscounts Fermoy, one of the original English families of this county, and they forfeited their honours and lands in 1641. A branch of the family was seated at Ballymagooly as far back as 1344, when William de Roche of that place was made sheriff of the county of Cork. Ballymagooly, with an extensive mountainous tract adjoining, was sold in 1683 by Theobald Roche to James Cotter for 2,782 pounds, which is little more than its present annual value. The whole was soon after erected into a manor by patent. The large property of the Dunderrow branch came by an heir general to the Kearneys of Garretstown. On the death of the late James Kearney, his cousin Mr. Rochfort succeeded to all his estates, and at his death bequeathed them to Mr. Cuthbert of Cork, whose sister he had married.

Royal family first prayed for in Cork Catholic chapels

Cork · city · Cork · 1768

The royal family was first prayed for in the Roman Catholic chapels in Cork.

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Feb. 8. — The royal family was first prayed for in the Roman Catholic chapels in Cork.
March 3. — The committee appointed by the house of commons for the better regulation of trades, &c., was empowered to receive a clause to prevent fraud in the manufacture of wares and merchandizes, and to regulate quarterage in this and every other city and town corporate in the kingdom.

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Cork, 1768. On the 8th of February, the royal family was first prayed for in the Roman Catholic chapels in Cork. It was a quiet turning in the city's religious life, a moment when prayers spoken in those chapels reached toward the crown for the first time.

Saint Mary's Abbey of Chore founded, 1180

Midleton · town · Cork · 1180

Saint Mary's Abbey of Chore was founded around 1180 and supplied with Cistercian monks from the abbey of Nenagh in Limerick.

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Saint Mary's Abbey of Chore was founded this year, and supplied with Cistercian monks from the abbey of Nenagh in Limerick.
1182 The Mac Carty, renouncing his allegiance to the English government, marched to Cork, which Fitzstephen, in grief and consternation, almost despaired to defend. Raymond le Gros, however, who was then in Waterford, contrived, by a small embarkation of chosen troops, to reinforce the garrison ; and, by the terror of his name, and the skill and vigour of his operations, forced the men of Desmond to raise the seige, and ultimately to submit, and sue for peace.

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As the road takes you through Midleton, this is the town where Saint Mary's Abbey of Chore was founded around 1180. The abbey was supplied with Cistercian monks sent from the abbey of Nenagh in Limerick. That is nearly all the record preserves of its beginning.

Sir James Cotter appointed head ranger of Shannon Park

Shannon Park · street · Clare · 1689

Sir James Cotter was appointed head ranger of Shannon Park in the county of Cork by the Jacobite administration.

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July 20. — Sir James Cotter was appointed head ranger of Shannon Park, in the county of Cork.
^uff. 11. — Lord Clare, governor of Cork, committed all the protestants of the city to St. Peter's, Christ church, and the court houses. On the 10th Sept. several were sent to Blarney castle, and on the 11th many to Macroom. On the 13th October, all the churches were shut up. In several places the governors went into houses and shops, and seized what they foimd, without the formality of a pretence, and took it away. Monsieur Boileau, who was governor of Cork with lord Clare, "not failing in any punctilio of his country's dragooning," was supposed to have sent off for France the value of £30,000 in money, leather, and other commodities, the spoils of the protestants of this rich city.

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Shannon Park is in the county of Cork. In 1689, on July 20, Sir James Cotter was appointed its head ranger by the Jacobite administration. The record tells of other events in Cork. Lord Clare, governor of Cork, committed all the Protestants of the city to Saint Peter's, Christ Church, and the court houses. On the 10th of September several were sent to Blarney Castle, and on the 11th many to Macroom. On the 13th of October all the churches were shut up. Governors went into houses and shops and seized what they found without pretence. Monsieur Boileau, governor of Cork with Lord Clare, "not failing in any punctilio of his country's dragooning," was supposed to have sent to France the value of 30,000 pounds in money, leather, and other commodities, the spoils of the Protestants of the city.

St. Mary's Abbey of Tracton founded

near Tracton · parish · Cork · 1224

St. Mary's Abbey of Tracton was founded in 1224 and supplied with Cistercian monks from the abbey de Alba Lauda in Wales. Its possessions were confirmed by Edward III, whose brass effigy on horseback was hung in the church.

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1224 St. Mary's Abbey of Tracton was founded in this year, and supplied with Cistercians from the abbey de Alba Lauda, at Maridun in Wales : the possessions were confirmed by Edward the III, whose effigy on horseback cast in brass was heretofore hung up in the church, in testimony of the gratitude of the friars.
1229 The Dominican Friary was fovuided here by Philip Barry in this year.

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Tracton is a parish the road passes through. In 1224, St. Mary's Abbey was founded here and supplied with Cistercian monks from the abbey de Alba Lauda, at Maridun in Wales. The possessions were confirmed by Edward the Third, whose effigy on horseback, cast in brass, was hung up in the church in testimony of the gratitude of the friars.

Storm damage on Sunday's Well Road, Cork

near Sunday's Well · population centre · Cork · 1773

A violent south-westerly storm blew down chimneys and damaged houses in Cork. A 20-foot-high wall on the Sunday's Well Road was blown down from its foundation, breaking the opposite wall with the force of its fall.

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23. — On this and the previous day there was a violent storm at S. W. which blew down some chimneys and damaged several houses. About one o'clock at noon a great part of a wall 20 feet high, on the right hand side of the Sunday's well road was blown down from the foundation, and with the force of the fall the opposite wall was broken.
28. — Some evil minded persons broke almost every lamp outside South gate.

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In 1773 a violent storm struck Sunday's Well. It blew down chimneys and damaged several houses in Cork. Around one o'clock at noon, a great part of a wall 20 feet high on the Sunday's Well Road was blown down from its foundation. The force of the fall broke the opposite wall as well.

Sulphurous shower falls near Doneraile

Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1748

In the summer of 1748 a shower of a yellowish substance resembling brimstone, with a sulphureous smell, fell in and about the town of Doneraile. It lay thin on the ground and soon dissolved.

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In the summer of this year there fell, in and about the town of Doneraile, a shower of a yellowish substance which resembled brimstone, and had a sulphureous smell; it lay but thin on the gromid, and soon dissolved.
His majesty's letters patent passed the great seal, granting to the corporation of the city of Cork two fairs, to be held annually in or near the Lough, in the south liberties, on the Tuesday and Wednesday next after the 25th of March and 15th of August.

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Somewhere around here, in the summer of 1748, a shower of a yellowish substance fell in and about the town of Doneraile. It resembled brimstone and carried a sulphureous smell. It lay thin on the ground and soon dissolved.

Army camp at Ballinrea marched towards Kinsale

Ballinrea · townland · Cork · 1779

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

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

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Somewhere around here, an army was camped at Ballinrea in 1779. On the 24th of September, the homeward bound Jamaica fleet appeared on the coast and caused another alarm of invasion. The army immediately struck their tents, crossed the country towards Kinsale, and returned the same evening.

Lightning kills cattle in Cork south liberties

Cork · city · Cork · 1761

During violent thunderstorms, a bull and two cows in the south liberties of Cork were struck dead by lightning. The storms lasted from one till six in the evening but did not do much further mischief.

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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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In the summer of 1761, Cork endured two days of constant thunder and lightning with heavy rain. On June the 18th, a bull and two cows in the south liberties were struck dead by the lightning. The storms on the 19th appeared even more violent, lasting without interruption from one till six in the evening, but did not do much further mischief. At Donnybrook, the seat of the Reverend Boyle Davies, a large beam supporting a floor over the cellar was split so wide that a twenty-four pound ball might have been put into the chasm. Meanwhile there was not the least thunder or rain at Bandon or Kinsale.

£70,000 borrowed for Cork harbour defences

near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1745–1746

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

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The sum of £70,000 was borrowed by government, to be expended in providing arms for the use of the militia of this kingdom, and in erecting a battery or batteries, for the defence and security of Cork harbour.
The militia of Cork at this time consisted of 3000 foot and 200 171G horse.

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

1761 Cork parliamentary election defeat of Newenham

Cork · city · Cork · 1761

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

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

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Cork is the city the road takes you through, and in 1761 it was the scene of a parliamentary contest that revealed where power lay. There was a club in the city, one that did not comprise the freeholders. The club was less successful in parliamentary elections than in civic ones. Mr. Newenham had been elected in a civic contest, but at the general election in 1761 he was defeated. The two members returned instead were Mr. Hely Hutchinson and Sir John Freke. Sir John Freke was an alderman of the city. The combination of his aldermanship and Newenham's defeat leads to the natural supposition that the victory was gained by the exertions of the club. After that election, no traces of any ruling influence of the Boyle family appeared in the city elections. The friendly club did not again interfere in parliamentary contests, but it continued to dispose of the election of city offices, almost without dispute, to the present day. The club was divided into parties under the leadership of particular individuals, distinguished by no difference of opinion or principle. This arose from families seeking the patronage of the city for themselves, their connexions and friends. In elections for admitting new members, candidates were sharply opposed and black-beaned by those members who were not of the party under whose auspices they attempted to come in. Despite these difficulties, the numbers of the club grew so great that private influence greatly declined, until the impending corporate reform destroyed the interest of its proceedings, the exertions of its members, and of course the exercise of any surviving influence.

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

The stories, best first

New Mansion House completed in Cork

New road from Cork to Blarney opened as part of Kanturk Turnpike

Pig trap established in Cork city

Provision ships arrive at Cork after war

Regiments encamped near Cork for Catalonia

Richard Meade of Bantry wins fish-catching premium

Scragg's Hotel on George's Street illuminated for viceroyal visit

Sir James Cotter appointed governor of Cork and Great Island

Sir Thomas Norris dies of wounds at Mallow

Spanish Armada ships perish on Irish coast

Stone house outside North Gate of Cork

Strong battery completed at Spike Island, 1779

Sub levy in Cork cantreds to attack Irish enemies

Tithe watcher abused and house burned at Upper Glanmire

Unusual tide in Kinsale attributed to water quake

Youghal greatly impaired and facing ruin, 1567

Battle of Ard-Neimheidh (Great Island)

Bridewell broken open in Mitchelstown

Council of war at Cork seizes tobacco to pay army

Drunken men disrupt service at St. Mary Shandon

Houses collapse in Cove, killing twelve

Man committed to North Gaol for cutting in Fair-lane

Newborn infant found near Parliament Bridge

Archbishop Boyle buried in Cork Cathedral

Ballincollig Castle — Smith's flanking tower claim disputed

Battle at Parkmore between Fair Lane and Blackpool factions

Bishop of Cloyne seeks to unite another see to his own

Boyne Society anniversary procession to Christ Church

Clondrohid parishioners pledge to end nightly meetings

Concert and ball at Cork Assembly Rooms for Red-house Walk

Convicts transported from Cork gaol to Cove

Cork citizens' submission to James I and martial law

Cork City as secure prison for powerful felons

Cork city walls in ruinous condition

Cork held by government during rebellion wars

Cork men arrayed against O'Brien's threat to Limerick

Crowd breaks open Callaghan's store over potato rumour in Cork

Fire at Walker's distillery in Cork

Flood destroys Bandon bridge and damages town

Forts of Cork repaired with Earl of Cork's loan

Gerald de Caunton ordered to chastise invaders in Cork

Influenza epidemic rages in Cork city

Inniskeen fortified by Governor Cox

Maiden assizes in Cork — judges presented with white gloves

North Gaol built by tax on inhabitants

Parliament-bridge swept away by flood

Public lighting authorised for city of Cork

Rebels besiege Cappoquin and are repulsed

Rev. Fitzgerald Tisdall murdered at the Priest's Leap

Roche families retired to Trabolgan and Dunderrow

Royal family first prayed for in Cork Catholic chapels

Saint Mary's Abbey of Chore founded, 1180

Sir James Cotter appointed head ranger of Shannon Park

St. Mary's Abbey of Tracton founded

Storm damage on Sunday's Well Road, Cork

Sulphurous shower falls near Doneraile

Army camp at Ballinrea marched towards Kinsale

Lightning kills cattle in Cork south liberties

£70,000 borrowed for Cork harbour defences

1761 Cork parliamentary election defeat of Newenham