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

Ammunition wagons arrive from Dublin to Cork magazine

Cork · city · Cork · 1781

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

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Sept. 7. — Twelve covered waggons, and a number of cars laden with ammunition arrived here from Dublin, and were lodged in the magazine.
2. — A great number of riotous soldiers assembled this night, and ran tumultuously through the city, marking their progress by the most wanton outrages upon the persons and houses of the inhabitants. Many were severely wounded, others were obliged

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In September 1781, Cork's magazine received a shipment from Dublin. Twelve covered wagons and a number of cars, all laden with ammunition, arrived on the 7th of September and were lodged in the magazine. The country still feared invasion, and the cargo reflected those anxieties.

Anti-Union dinner at Bush tavern, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1800

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

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.April 23. — There was a public dinner at the Bush tavern, lord Riversdale in the chair, when a petition to his majesty against the Union was introduced, previous to the conviviality of the day.
At a meeting of the city Grand Jury, held during the Spring Assizes in the city Grand Jury room, it was resolved unanimously, *' that the sentiment of the city of Cork in favor of a Legislative Union with Great Britain, has already been expressed in the most decided and unequivocal manner, and that the ineffectual efforts, which have been made to represent this city as entertaining a contrary sentiment, afford to us the most decisive evidence,

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Cork, in 1800. On April 23, a public dinner was held at the Bush tavern, with Lord Riversdale in the chair. A petition to the king against the Union was introduced there, before what the record calls the conviviality of the day. But the city Grand Jury met during the Spring Assizes in the Grand Jury room and resolved unanimously that the sentiment of the city of Cork in favor of a Legislative Union with Great Britain had already been expressed in the most decided and unequivocal manner. They declared that the ineffectual efforts made to represent this city as entertaining a contrary sentiment gave them the most decisive evidence against that claim.

Assembly house in George's Street, Cork

George's Street · street · Cork

A new assembly house was erected in George's Street, Cork, for gay amusements. The first mentioned assembly-house later furnished the site of a place of worship for the Methodists.

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the profits of which were apphed to a charitable purpose.* A new assembly house was afterwards erected in Gcorgc'sstreet, where gay amusements are still remembered by many. In 1770, a large room with a music gallery and suitable apartments, was built in Tuckey-strect, for the use of a musical club which there held its meetings for several years. A great change has taken place in these matters ; the general reserve and exclusiveness of modern manners now confine frivolous amusements chiefly to private houses, and with the aid of an increasing religious spirit, have extinguished these establishments. The first mentioned assembly-house has furnished the site of a place of worship for the methodists; the second, for the independents, and the music room is temporarily used as a meeting-house of the Scots church. The principal theatre, built in 1759, has been lately destioyed by fire; and so feeble is the taste for the drama, that there is no likelihood of its beingrebuilt.
In private society, protestants and Eoman catholics have little intercourse with one another : political differences now separate them rather more than formerly. Before Roman catholics obtained political influence, the more respectable portion of them kept aloof from politics, seeing little to be gained in their pursuit, and much advantage in social intercourse with protestants. It is a strange circumstance, that they have

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A new assembly house was erected in George's Street, Cork, for gay amusements, still remembered by many. That first assembly house later furnished the site of a place of worship for the Methodists. In 1770, a large room with a music gallery and suitable apartments was built in Tuckey Street, for the use of a musical club which held its meetings there for several years. A great change has taken place. The general reserve and exclusiveness of modern manners now confine frivolous amusements chiefly to private houses, and with the aid of an increasing religious spirit, have extinguished these establishments. The second assembly house furnished a site for the Independents, and the music room is temporarily used as a meeting-house of the Scots church. The principal theatre, built in 1759, has been lately destroyed by fire, and so feeble is the taste for the drama, that there is no likelihood of its being rebuilt. In private society, Protestants and Roman Catholics have little intercourse with one another. Political differences now separate them rather more than formerly. Before Roman Catholics obtained political influence, the more respectable portion of them kept aloof from politics, seeing little to be gained in their pursuit, and much advantage in social intercourse with Protestants.

Assizes held at Bandon by Earl of Cork's influence

Bandon · town · Cork

The August assizes for the county at large were held at Bandon, arranged through the influence of the Earl of Cork. This reflects the earl's considerable political power in shaping local judicial proceedings.

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The August assizes for the county at large were held at Bandon, by the interest of the carl of Cork.
Richard, earl of Cork, was this year admitted and sworn a jg24 freeman of this city.

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Bandon is the town where the August assizes for the county at large were held, by the interest of the Earl of Cork. His influence placed the courts here. That same year, Richard, Earl of Cork, was admitted and sworn a freeman of the city of Cork.

Ballymartle: Martel family estate between Cork and Kinsale

Ballymartle · townland · Cork

Ballymartle was the estate of the Martel family, situated between Cork and Kinsale alongside Meadestown. The Martels were one of the leading citizen families of Cork with intimate connections to Kinsale.

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Though they avoided intermarriages with the inhabitants of the countiy, they received the inhabitants of other towns as their equals. There seem to have been intimate connexions and interchanges of citizenship between the townsmen of Cork and Kinsale : many principal families of both places bore the same surnames ; as Galway, Martel, Roche, Meade, &c. There is a latin inscription in the chancel of Kinsale church, placed there in 1558 by Patrick Mede, who there describes himself as a burgess and often sovereign of Kinsale, and citizen of Cork. Sir Dominick Sarsfield, chief justice, was of a Cork family; yet when created a viscount, chose the title of Kinsale ; which however being preoccupied, he was obliged to forego for that of Kilmallock. Meadestown and Ballymartle, the estates of the Meades and Martels, lay between Cork and Kinsale. The Roches had large estates near Kinsale, and also in the city of Cork, which came by descent from them to the Kearneys, together with the collar of S S. before mentioned, given by Queen Elizabeth to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork,
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Somewhere close to Ballymartle, the Martel family had their estate. It lay between Cork and Kinsale, alongside Meadestown, the estate of the Meades. The Martels were among the leading citizen families of Cork, and there were intimate connexions between the townsmen of Cork and Kinsale. Many principal families of both places bore the same surnames: Galway, Martel, Roche, Meade. These families avoided intermarriage with the country inhabitants, but received the inhabitants of other towns as their equals. There was a Latin inscription in the chancel of Kinsale church, placed there in 1558 by Patrick Mede, who described himself as a burgess and often sovereign of Kinsale, and citizen of Cork. Sir Dominick Sarsfield, chief justice, was of a Cork family, yet when created a viscount, chose the title of Kinsale; but that title being preoccupied, he was obliged to forego it for that of Kilmallock. The Roches had large estates near Kinsale and in the city of Cork, which came by descent to the Kearneys, together with the collar of S S, given by Queen Elizabeth to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork.

Baltimore and Dunalong handed to Spaniards by O'Driscoll

Baltimore · town · Cork · 1601

Sir Fineen O'Driscoll delivered Baltimore and Dunalong on the island of Inisherkan to the Spaniards in December 1601, as part of the wider Gaelic-Spanish alliance during the Kinsale campaign.

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Dec. — The following castles were delivered to the Spaniards : Castlehaven, by Donough 0"Driscoll, Baltimore and Dunalong in the island of Inisherkan, by Sir Fineen O'Driscoll, and Dunboy in Bearhaven, by Daniel O'Sullivan.
24 — The English camp near Kinsale was attacked unsuccessfully, by the Irish and Spaniards.

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Baltimore is a town on this road. In December 1601, Sir Fineen O'Driscoll delivered Baltimore and Dunalong, on the island of Inisherkan, to the Spaniards. It was part of a wider handover: Donough O'Driscoll gave Castlehaven, and Daniel O'Sullivan gave Dunboy in Bearhaven.

Castlehaven overruns Cork strongholds, Liscarrol surrenders

Liscarroll · town · Cork · 1645

The Earl of Castlehaven with 5000 foot and 1000 horse took strongholds including Cappoquin, Mitchelstown, and Ballyhooly. Liscarrol castle surrendered without a shot, though well-posted for defence, and the castles of Annagh, Walshetown, and Templeconila were also taken.

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Liscarrol castle surrendered to the rebels without a shot having
been fired, though at that time in a good posture for defence.

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The road takes you near Liscarroll. In 1645 the Earl of Castlehaven came through Cork with 5000 foot and 1000 horse, taking strongholds across the county. Liscarrol castle surrendered without a shot having been fired, though at that time in a good posture for defence. The garrison gave way before the siege even began.

Charles II proclaimed at Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1660

King Charles II was proclaimed at Cork on May 18. Colonel Phaire was sent prisoner to Dublin and Colonel Courthorp was appointed in his place on the same day.

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May 18 — His majesty, king Charles II, was proclaimed at iqjjq Cork; on the same day. Colonel Phaire was sent prisoner to Dublin, and colonel Courthorp was appointed in his place.
Oct. 10 — Lord Broghill was created earl of Orrery, sworn a privy councillor of England and Ireland, admitted into his majestj^'s cabinet covmcil, and at the same time made lord president of iMunster.

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Cork was where King Charles II was proclaimed on May 18, 1660. That same day Colonel Phaire was sent prisoner to Dublin, and Colonel Courthorp was appointed in his place. On October 10 Lord Broghill was created earl of Orrery, sworn a privy councillor of England and Ireland, admitted into the cabinet council, and made lord president of Munster.

Colonel Hastings seizes Dromana on the Blackwater

Dromana · townland · Waterford · 1691

Colonel Hastings marched from Cork and seized Dromana on the Blackwater.

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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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Somewhere around here, in June, Colonel Hastings marched from Cork and seized Dromana on the Blackwater. The same month saw a flurry of such actions across the county. Inniskeen was fortified by order of Governor Cox, with a militia garrison put in. Colonel Townshend led a party towards Bantry, where they killed near 100 rapparees and brought off a great deal of plunder. Major Stroud killed several rapparees near Ballyclough, and Lieutenant-Colonel Moore, ten days after, slew 60 more near Bandon.

Cork bankers' wool engrossing in Clonmel

Clonmel · town · Tipperary

Cork bankers were condemned for the practice of engrossing wool, sending a 'caterer' to Clonmel for this purpose. This raised a clamorous outcry among the clothiers, forcing the bankers to disown the transaction.

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He objects to the practices of the bankers of Cork. He says, they advanced the lodgments of the merchants to others whom they thus enabled to undermine the merchants. " Thus, the banker," says he, " digs a grave for the merchant who gave him life." It further appears from his expressions, that the bankers did not confine themselves to the business of banking but carried on trade as merchants also. This he greatly disapproves of, because as the bankers had the advantage of knowing every man's weakness it was in their power to monopolize. Pie informs us that in Bristol there was not one banker. He condemns the Cork bankers for their practice of engrossing wool, and mentions an instance of their sending a "caterer" for this purpose to Clonmel, which raising a clamourous outcry among the clothiers, the bankers were forced to disown the transaction.
He tells us that the practice of plundering wrecks was not confined to the west, but had been practiced upon the very margin of the liberties of the city. He alludes to the custom of duelling, and tells the merchants that they ought to leave the practice to the esquires, whose deaths can be no loss to their families. " Dealers," he says, " sometimes quarrel by a saw pit, yet must fight upon change," * * * " where true cowards meet to be bound over," " I am sure" says he, " he that will draw his sword ui^on full change, would creep into the scabbard from fear when tis empty."

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Clonmel is a town the road takes you through or near, and it was here that the Cork bankers drew angry voices for what they did with wool. A writer of the time objected strongly to the practices of the bankers of Cork. He said they advanced the lodgments of merchants to others, enabling those others to undermine the merchants who had trusted them. As he put it, the banker digs a grave for the merchant who gave him life. He disapproved that the bankers did not confine themselves to banking but carried on trade as merchants also. Because the bankers had the advantage of knowing every man's weakness, it was in their power to monopolize. He condemned the Cork bankers for their practice of engrossing wool, and mentioned an instance of their sending a caterer for this purpose to Clonmel. This raised a clamorous outcry among the clothiers, and the bankers were forced to disown the transaction. He noted that in Bristol there was not one banker. He told the merchants that duelling ought to be left to the esquires, whose deaths could be no loss to their families. As he said of those who fought on the exchange, he that will draw his sword upon full change would creep into the scabbard from fear when it is empty.

Cork city granted to townsmen by King John and Henry III

Cork · city · Cork

Henry II entrusted Cork's government to invaders Cogan and Fitz-Stephen, but John later granted the city and fields to the townsmen, and Henry III confirmed it at 80 marks yearly rent with corporate privileges. The city also received the curious privilege of disarming all strangers entering it.

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The government of the city of Cork was depute<l by Henry II to two of the invaders, Cogan and Fitz-Stephen, during pleasure; but this arrangement seems to have been unsuited to the state of the inhabitants, and only tempoi'ary ; for soon after, in the same king's reign, his son John, then lord lieutenant, granted the city and certain fields to the townsmen of Cork ; from which it is to be presumed, that they were then a municipal body, having the direction of their own affairs. King Henry III, granted them the city with certain lands outside it, (comprizing possibly the cantred of the Ostmen,) at a yearly rent of 80 marks, and conferred on them certain privileges and immunities, assimilating their constitution to that of English corporations. This however, was only a continu-
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The road passes through or near Cork, a city whose governance changed hands more than once. Henry II first put the government of Cork in the hands of two of the invaders, Cogan and Fitz-Stephen, during pleasure. That arrangement did not suit the inhabitants and was only temporary. Soon after, still in the same king's reign, his son John, then lord lieutenant, granted the city and certain fields to the townsmen of Cork. From this it is presumed they were already a municipal body, directing their own affairs. King Henry III later granted them the city with certain lands outside it, at a yearly rent of 80 marks, and conferred on them privileges and immunities, assimilating their constitution to that of English corporations. The city also received the curious privilege of disarming all strangers entering it.

Cork county court-house rebuilt and maiden assizes held

Cork · city · Cork · 1772

The assizes took place in October instead of August because the Cork county court-house had been rebuilt during the summer. The assizes proved a maiden one, with the sheriffs presenting the judge with white gloves fringed with gold.

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Oct. l7 — The assizes ended in this city, and proving a maiden one, the sheriffs presented the judge with an elegant pair of white gloves, curiously fringed with gold. The reason for the assizes taking place this month, instead of in August as was usual, was in consequence of the county court-house having been rebuilt during the Summer.
23. — The anniversary of the Irish rebellion was observed here in the usual manner.

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The road takes you through Cork. In October of 1772, the assizes ended there. They were held that month instead of August because the county court-house had been rebuilt during the summer. The assizes proved a maiden one. The sheriffs presented the judge with an elegant pair of white gloves, curiously fringed with gold.

Cork Lunatic Asylum commenced with charity play funding

Cork · city · Cork · 1791

The Lunatic Asylum in Cork was commenced, funded in part by nearly £200 collected through a charity play organized by Mayor Richard Harris. The asylum represented a new institution for the care of the mentally ill in the city.

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The Liuiatic Asylum was commenced, for which purpose near £200 was collected by a charity play, owing to the exertions of Richard Harris, the mayor.
Jul// 30. — The marquis Townsend arrived in this city, and 1792 was waited on by the mayor, sherifis, and common council with an address.

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In 1791, Cork saw the Lunatic Asylum commenced. Nearly 200 pounds was collected for the purpose by a charity play, owing to the exertions of Richard Harris, the mayor. It was a new institution for the care of the mentally ill in the city.

Cove illuminated for victories over the French

Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1793

The town of Cove was grandly illuminated on April 14th in celebration of the same victories over the French that had been celebrated in Cork the previous day. The illumination demonstrated civic loyalty and rejoicing.

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April 13. — There was a general illumination in this city, ^'^^ several beautiful transparent paintings expressive of loyalty, were exhibited in different parts of the town, and the night concluded with cveiy demonstration of joy for the different victories obtained over the French. On the 14th, the town of Cove was also grandly illuminated for the same joyful occasion.
July 3. — A number of French prisoners having escaped from the prison at Kinsale, seized on a fishing boat and put off to sea.

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The road takes you through or near Cobh, the town once called Cove. On April 14, 1793, Cove was grandly illuminated, celebrating victories obtained over the French. The night before, Cork city had held its own general illumination, with beautiful transparent paintings exhibited in different parts of the town, and every demonstration of joy for those same victories. Cove followed with its own display, its civic loyalty and rejoicing lit up for the occasion.

De Barry and de Courcy burn Barrett's houses

Cork · city · Cork · 1359

In May 1359, the king heard that William son of John de Barry and Milo son of Milo de Courcy had warlike invaded the lands of Richard Oge Barrett and others in County Cork and burned their houses. The king commanded them to desist and seek justice through the law.

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The king (having heard, that William, son of John de Barry, and IMilo, son of Milo de Courcy, on account of certain supposed grievances, had invaded in a warlike manner the lands of Richard Oge Barrett and others, and burned their houses,) commanded them to desist from perpetrating those enormous injuries, and to seek for justice from the law, to which they had promised to submit. A writ was, at the same time, directed to the sheriff and conservators of the peace, to seize those persons who had transgressed.
26. — Andrew Persona and Margaret Briddessale, having been arrested, for a certain deforcement, by Nicholas Oge, officer of the Staple, and having petitioned the crown, the mayor and constables were commanded to liberate them, on payment of a suitable fuie.

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Cork, in May 1359, was the scene of a violent quarrel among its leading families. The king heard that William, son of John de Barry, and Milo, son of Milo de Courcy, had invaded the lands of Richard Oge Barrett and others in a warlike manner and burned their houses. They did it, it was said, on account of certain supposed grievances. The king commanded them to desist from perpetrating those enormous injuries and to seek for justice from the law, to which they had promised to submit. At the same time, a writ was directed to the sheriff and conservators of the peace to seize those persons who had transgressed. So the crown ordered these men back into the courts, and told the sheriff to take hold of anyone who had broken the peace.

Denis Dunn executed near Broad-lane for French enlistment

near Broad Lane · street · Cork · 1749

Denis Dunn was executed near Broad-lane for enlisting John Mc Fall as a serjeant in the French army.

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April 15. — Denis Dunn was executed near Broad-lane, for 1749 enlisting John Mc Fall to be a serjeant in the French army.
jLpril 4 — Thomas Hierlihy was executed near Broad-lane, for 1752 enlisting William Towers and Thomas Dove to serve the French King ; and on the 4th of May, Denis Mc Carthy was executed at Gallows Green for a similar offence.

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Somewhere about Broad Lane, in April 1749, Denis Dunn was executed. His crime was enlisting John Mc Fall to be a serjeant in the French army. Enlisting men for France was a hanging matter in Cork then. Dunn paid for it with his life near this lane.

Dermod M'Carty resigns city of Cork to Henry II

Cork · city · Cork · 1172–1177

Dermod M'Carty, prince of Desmond, was among the first Irish princes to acknowledge Henry II's sovereignty, resigning the city of Cork and giving hostages while paying yearly tribute for his remaining territory. An English governor and garrison immediately took possession.

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Dermod M'Carty, prince of Desmond, was one of the first Irish princes, who, acknowledging the sovereignty of Henry the Second, resigned his city of Cork to that monarch, and gave him hostages as a security to pay him a yearly tribute for the rest of his territory, which, on these conditions, he was to enjoy without further molestation or restraint ; and an English governor and garrison was thereupon immediately appointed to take possession of Cork.
b CORK REMEMBRANCER.

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Cork was the city Dermod M'Carty gave away. He was prince of Desmond, and one of the first Irish princes to acknowledge Henry the Second as his sovereign. He resigned the city to the king and gave hostages as security to pay a yearly tribute for the rest of his territory. On those conditions he was to hold his land without further molestation. An English governor and garrison were immediately appointed to take possession.

Dominican friary of Cork granted to William Boureman

Cork · city · Cork · 1544

The Dominican friary in Cork, along with its appurtenances including a water mill, fishing pool, and half a salmon weir, was granted to William Boureman in 1544, part of the dissolution of religious houses.

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The Dominican friary here and its appurtenances, with a water 1544 mill, a fishing pool, half a salmon weir, &c. werc granted to William Boureman.
This year there was a great plague in Cork. 1547

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In 1544, in the city of Cork, the Dominican friary and everything that belonged to it was granted to a man named William Boureman. That everything included a water mill, a fishing pool, and half a salmon weir. Three years later, in 1547, a great plague swept through Cork.

Dominick Roche granted twelve-year tax collection rights in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1627–1639

The mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of Cork covenanted that Dominick Roche and his assigns would collect a city tax for twelve years to their own use without accounting to the corporation, with provisions that plague or war would suspend collection and extend the term accordingly.

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In primis the said niaior, shorifs, and comonaltie of Corck doe covenant to and with the s:^iid Dominick Roche, his executors and assignees, by theise pntes, that the bye-lawe or tax, made the Xllth daie of August last, to continue for one year then next ensueiage, shal be established by a new by-lawe or taxe, fov the tearme of twelve yeares more, and that for and during the said twelve yeares, the said Dominick Roche, his executors and assignees shall and may collect the said tax, to his and theire owne use and behoofe, without any account thereof to be given to the said maior or corporation ; and that the said maior for the time beinge, shall at all times, upon request unto him made by the said Dominick Roche, -his executors tind assignees, yeald all lawfuU ayde and assistanc to the said Dominick Roche, his executors and assignees, for the leaving and raising of the said tax, to the sole use of the said Dominick Roche, his executors and assignees, during the said twelve yeares ; and that if within the said twelve years, any pestilence or plange shall happen within the said citty or franchises thereof, or any warr shall arise, whereby the said tax male become of less value than at this pnte, that then for so longe tyme as duringe the said plauge or warr, the said Dominick Roche, his executoi-s or assignees, shall yeald upp unto the hands of the maior of the said citty for the tyme beinge of the said plauge or warr, the colleccion of the said t^x, leave the same to the said maior, by reason of any such plauge or warr, that he the said Dominick Roche, his executors and assignees shall after th'end of the said twelve yeares, during the collection of the said tax, for so much longer tyme by force of a by lawe to be made to that purpose, as shall supplie the tyme for which the said Dominick, his executors or assignees shall by reason of such plauge or warr, leave the same collection upon the hands of the maior aforesaid, yt being the true intent of the pties, that the said Dominick Roche, his executors and assigneesshould have for twelve full yeares, the receipt of the said tax in a tyme of health and peace, when the nikutt and inhabitaun of the said citty shal be well frequented.

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Cork, a city the road passes through or near, was the setting for an agreement struck in the late 1620s. On the 12th of August, a bye-law or tax had been made to continue for one year. Then the mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of Cork covenanted with Dominick Roche, his executors and assignees, that this tax would be established by a new by-law for a term of twelve years more. For those twelve years, Dominick Roche and his assigns could collect the tax to their own use and behoof, without any account to be given to the mayor or corporation. The mayor for the time being was bound, upon request, to yield all lawful aid and assistance for the levying and raising of the tax, to the sole use of Dominick Roche and his assigns. There was a provision built in. If within the twelve years any pestilence or plague happened within the city or its franchises, or any war arose, whereby the tax became of less value, then Dominick Roche would yield up the collection into the hands of the mayor for the time being. He would leave it to the mayor for the duration of the plague or war. And after the twelve years ended, a further by-law would be made granting him so much longer time as would supply the time he had lost. The true intent of the parties was that Dominick Roche should have for twelve full years the receipt of the tax in a time of health and peace, when the market and inhabitants of the city would be well frequented.

Dunscombe family silver box at Grenville Place

Grenville Place · street · Cork · 1679

An old-fashioned silver box containing a small, gold-tipped antelope's foot was preserved in the Dunscombe family at Grenville Place. The box bore an inscription dating its gift from George Crafts to Noblett Dunscombe to November 1679.

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♦This is probably the same name as Crafts. We have seen an old fashioned silver bos with Nicholas Dunscombe, Esq. of Grenville Place, which bears the following inscription, " The gift of George Crafts, to Noblett Dunscombe, Nouember 1679." Tliis George Crafts was, we presume of the same family as the above Christopher Crofts. The silver box contains an Antelopes foot of a very beautiful species, it is exceedingly small, and is tipped with gold. Both the box and the little relic which it contains still remain in Jlr. Dunscombe' 3 family.
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This is Grenville Place in Cork, where the Dunscombe family kept an old-fashioned silver box. The box bears an inscription: the gift of George Crafts to Noblett Dunscombe, November 1679. George Crafts was presumed to be of the same family as one Christopher Crofts. The silver box contains an antelope's foot of a very beautiful species, exceedingly small and tipped with gold. Both the box and the little relic it contains still remain in the Dunscombe family.

Escaped Mallow prisoners escorted to Cork gaol

Cork · city · Cork · 1773

The prisoners who had attempted to escape from Mallow bridewell were conducted under strong escort to Cork, accompanied by justices of the peace, and lodged safely in the common gaol. The same day, garrison regiments fired volleys on Morrison's Island for the queen's birthday.

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18. — The prisoners who had endeavoured to escape from the Mallow Bridewell were conducted to this city under a strong escort, accompanied by several justices of the peace, who lodged them safely in the common gaol in this city.
The same day being the queen's birth day, the regiments in garrison fired three volleys on Morrison's island.

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In 1773, prisoners who had tried to escape from Mallow Bridewell were brought to Cork under a strong escort, accompanied by several justices of the peace, who lodged them safely in the common gaol. The same day, being the queen's birthday, the regiments in garrison fired three volleys on Morrison's Island.

Foundation stone laid for new works on Spike Island

Spike Island · townland · Cork · 1804

Major-General Sir Eyre Coote and the Earl and Countess of Cork attended the ceremony of laying the first stone of new works on Spike Island, laid on the S.E. part of the island.

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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.
18. — A man, having missed his way among the ruins of Parliament-bridge, fell into the river and was drowned.

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Somewhere around here, on the sixth of June 1804, Major-General Sir Eyre Coote, the Earl and Countess of Cork, Lord and Lady Gardner, and several military and naval officers came to Spike Island to attend the ceremony of laying the first stone of new works about to be erected there. The stone was laid on the south-east part of the island.

Foundation stone of Bandon Repository school laid

Bandon · town · Cork · 1814

On March 14, 1814, the yeomanry corps assembled in Bandon for the laying of the first stone of the Repository school. Lady Bandon and friends of the institution attended before an immense concourse of people.

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14. — Being the day appointed for laying the first stone of the Repository school in Bandon ; the yeomanry corps assembled at an early hour, and marched, with music playing, to the ground, on which the house was to be erected ; they were then drawn out so as to leave a sufficient space for Lady Bandon and the other friends of the Institution j the concourse assembled was immense,

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Bandon, in Cork. On March 14, 1814, the day appointed for laying the first stone of the Repository school, the yeomanry corps assembled early and marched with music playing to the ground where the house was to be erected. They were drawn out to leave space for Lady Bandon and the other friends of the institution. The concourse assembled was immense.

Government wheat sold cheap to Cork poor

Cork · city · Cork · 1766

On May 5, 1766, the corporation thanked the lord lieutenant for wheat imported from England and sold at a low rate to the poor of Cork, following representations of distress by MP John Hely Hutchinson.

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5. — The corporation voted an address of thanks to the lord lieutenant, for a quantity of wheat imported from England, and sold at a low rate to the poor, (at the loss of government) in consequence of a representation of the distresses of the poor of this city, made by John Hely Hutchinson, M.P. for Cork; thanks were at the same time voted to Mr. Hutchinson.
18. — Some boys paddling in a pool near Parliament bridge, discovered the body of a new born infant.

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In the city of Cork, the poor were in distress in 1766. John Hely Hutchinson, member of Parliament for Cork, made a representation of their distresses. Wheat was imported from England and sold at a low rate to the poor, at the loss of government. On May 5, the corporation voted an address of thanks to the lord lieutenant, and voted thanks to Hutchinson at the same time.

Gunpowder rerouted from Charlotte Quay to Blackrock via Ballincollig

near Ballincollig · town · Cork · 1806

Following magistrates' remonstrances, government ordered that gunpowder no longer be stored at the ordnance stores on Charlotte Quay, Cork, but instead transported directly from the Ballincollig manufactory along roads outside the city to Blackrock or another equally distant place.

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April 14. — In consequence of the remonstrances of the magistrates of this city, government ordered that no more gunpowder should be deposited in the ordnance stores on Charlotte quay, previous to exportation, but conveyed direct from the manufactory at Ballincollig, through roads, not within the city or its suburbs, and deposited at Blackrock, or at some other place equally distant.
A young boy was sentenced to be burned on the hand and imprisoned for a year for theft.

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Ballincollig was a gunpowder manufactory town. On the 14th of April, 1806, the magistrates of Cork city complained about powder stored at the ordnance stores on Charlotte Quay. Government ordered that no more gunpowder be deposited there. Instead it was to be conveyed direct from the Ballincollig manufactory, through roads outside the city and its suburbs, and deposited at Blackrock or some other place equally distant.

Irish blockade Youghal harbour with ordnance

Youghal · town · Cork · 1642

On 27 February the Irish planted three pieces of ordnance on the opposite side of the river from Youghal to block up the harbour. Nonetheless Sir Charles Vavasor and his regiment arrived safely in that port.

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27 — The Irisih planted three pieces of ordnance on the side of the river opposite the town of Youghal, to block up the harbour; notwithstanding which Sir Charles Vavasor and his regiment ai-rived safe in that port on this day.
March 2 — All Condons country was burned by the lord president's forces.

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Near Youghal, in 1642, the Irish planted three pieces of ordnance on the opposite side of the river to block up the harbour on the 27th of February. Sir Charles Vavasor and his regiment arrived safely in the port all the same. On the 2nd of March, all Condons country was burned by the lord president's forces.

Marble raised at Ballyannan on Castle Hyde estate

Ballyannan · townland · Cork · 1811

Marble quarried at Ballyannan on the Castle Hyde estate was used for a chimney-piece in the South Mall institution and was described as peculiarly beautiful, demonstrating that local Cork marble could satisfy refined tastes without import from abroad.

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

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Somewhere around here, marble was raised on the Castle Hyde estate that ended up attracting notice in Cork city. In September 1811, a building on the South Mall was completed for the Institution, inspected by Mr. William Deane. It held a lecture-room, two rooms for apparatus, a library, a mineral-room, a committee-room, and a shed for agricultural implements, with a spacious yard and pens for sheep awaiting exhibition for premiums. What drew particular interest were the chimney-pieces. Every one was made of marble from this county, proving there was no need to look abroad for refined taste. The marble from Ballyannan on the Castle Hyde estate was described as peculiarly beautiful. Another chimney-piece used marble from Rocky Island in the harbour, secured by permission of Lieutenant-Colonel Fenwick, commanding officer at Spike Island. The work was deemed highly creditable to Mr. Shanahan, the stone cutter employed. Around the same time, the fortifications on Spike Island were advancing fast, with a large barracks roofed in, though it was said the full scheme would take nearly eight years to finish.

Market house construction contracted for Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1627–1637

As part of his covenant with Cork corporation, Dominick Roche agreed to build one sufficient market house within the city, at a place to be appointed by the mayor and council through a public act of council. The works were to be surveyed by appointed surveyors.

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Itm, the said Dominick Roche doth further covenant as aforesaid, that he the said Dominick, his executors or assignees, shall and will within the space often yeares, to be accounted from the twelve of August next, build at his and their proper cost and charges, two sufKcient stone bridges in the said citty, over the river wheare the timber bridges now are, the one at the north gate of the said citty, and the other at the south gate of the said citty, with arches, and a wall, and a battelmcnt on each side thereof, and also one sufficient mkett house within the said citty, at such place as the maior and councell of the said citty, shall by their publick ack of councell, appoint, the said works to be ordered and survayed by the aforesaid survayors ; and it is further agreede, that the justices of assisses for the tyme being, shall from tyme totyme, as occasion shall require, appoint new survayors for the [ ]
of the said work, who shall acquaint the maior and sherifs for the tyme being, with the proceedinge of [ ] work In witness whereof to the one

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In Cork, in the years around 1627, Dominick Roche made a covenant with the corporation. He agreed that within ten years, counted from the twelfth of August, he, his executors or assignees would build at their own cost and charges two sufficient stone bridges in the city, over the river where the timber bridges then stood. One bridge was to be at the north gate of the city, the other at the south gate, each with arches, a wall, and a battlement on each side. He also covenanted to build one sufficient market house within the city, at a place the mayor and council would appoint by their public act of council. The said works were to be ordered and surveyed by the surveyors already appointed. The justices of assizes for the time being could appoint new surveyors as occasion required, who would acquaint the mayor and sheriffs with the proceedings of the work.

New organ opened in Cloyne cathedral

Cloyne · town · Cork · 1812

A new organ imported and erected by Mr. Haddock, organ builder of Cork, was opened for the first time in the cathedral church of Cloyne, giving general satisfaction in tone and workmanship. The old organ was purchased by the parishioners of Youghal.

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April 25. — The new organ in the cathedral church of Cioyne, which had been imported and erected by Mr. Haddock, organ builder, of Cork, was opened for the first time in the church, and gave general satisfaction, in tone, and elegant and tasteful workmanship. The old oi-gan was purchased by the parishioners of Youghal, who engaged Mr. Haddock to improve it and erect it in their town.
May 4. — The foundation stone of the Lancasterian school was laid by William Beamish, Esq. , who was attended by the members of the committee, and several others.

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In the town of Cloyne, on the 25th of April 1812, a new organ was opened for the first time in the cathedral church. It had been imported and erected by Mr. Haddock, an organ builder of Cork, and it gave general satisfaction in its tone and in its elegant and tasteful workmanship. The old organ from the cathedral was bought by the parishioners of Youghal, who engaged Mr. Haddock to improve it and erect it in their own town.

New springing bridge erected on old drawbridge site in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1772

In 1772 a new springing bridge was erected in Cork at the location where the old drawbridge had stood. The old drawbridge had previously been noted as dangerously decayed.

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1772 The new springing bridge was erected where the old drawbridge was.
An act was passed, whereby, after reciting that it was impossible for the mayor and sheriffs of Cork to hold a court of record as regularly as same ought to be held for the benefit of the suitors therein, in consequence of their time being engaged with the other duties of their respective offices, the recorder or deputyrecorder of the city, provided he was a barrister, was empowered to hold said court of record in the absence of the mayor and sheriffs, and the mayor, sheriffs, recorder or deputy recorder as they should happen respectively to be sitting, were empowered to adjourn the court from day to day, or to any day they pleased, for

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Cork, 1772. A new springing bridge went up where the old drawbridge had stood. That same year, an act was passed about the city's court of record. The mayor and sheriffs could not hold the court as regularly as they ought to, their time being taken up with the other duties of their offices. So the recorder or deputy recorder of the city, provided he was a barrister, was empowered to hold the court of record in the absence of the mayor and sheriffs. The mayor, sheriffs, recorder or deputy recorder, depending on who was sitting, could adjourn the court from day to day, or to any day they pleased.

Rapparees killed near Macroom

Macroom · town · Cork · 1691

Major Fenwick killed several rapparees near Macroom during the Williamite War period, and seven others were slain in Minterbarra.

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Several rapparees were killed by major Fenwick near Macroom, and seven others were slain in Minterbarra.
Oct. 7. — The account of the articles being signed and exchanged for the surrender of Limerick having arrived in Cork, the citizens expressed their joy by bonfires, and discharges of cannon from the walls and the ships in the harbour. The Irish foot having marched from Limerick to Cork, upon the surrender of the former city, to be shipped for France, several of them embarked in the Breda frigate, which lay at anchor in Cork, harbour. On the 12th she accidentally took fire and blew up, most of the men being lost : Captain Tenet the commander, was taken up alive, but died within an hour.

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As the road brings you through Macroom, this was a place of violence in the Williamite years of 1691. Major Fenwick killed several rapparees near the town, and seven others were slain in Minterbarra.

Roche's tower site valued for lighthouse at Cove

Cobh · municipal district · Cork

Commissioners and a jury met at Cove to value the site of Roche's tower and attached ground, selected for erecting a lighthouse. They awarded £1426 as compensation under a precept from the Dublin port corporation.

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June 5. — The corporation, appointed by act of parliament for preserving and improving the port of Dublin, (whose power extended over all Ireland) issued a precept directed to commissioners and the sheriffs of the county of Cork, to summon a jury to value the site of Roche's tower, and the necessary ground attached thereto, which had been selected for the purpose of erecting a light house thereon. Under this precept Messrs. Crossthwaite Guinness, and Shaw of Dublin, as commissioners, and a jury sat this day at Cove, when they awarded £1426 as compensation.
6. — The Cork and Dublin coach was attacked about two o'clock this night between Caher and Cashel, when seven shots were fired from behind the hedges, the coachman received two slugs in his head, but notwithstanding drove on to Cashel. The road had been previously impeded by cars and trunks of trees placed across.

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In this district of Cobh, a jury once gathered to put a price on a piece of ground meant for a lighthouse. It was June the 5th. The corporation appointed by act of parliament for preserving and improving the port of Dublin had power that extended over all Ireland. They issued a precept directed to commissioners and the sheriffs of the county of Cork, calling for a jury to value the site of Roche's tower and the necessary ground attached to it, which had been selected for erecting a lighthouse. Under that precept, Messrs. Crossthwaite Guinness and Shaw of Dublin came as commissioners, and with a jury sat that day at Cove. They awarded 1426 pounds as compensation.

Saint Mary's Abbey of Maur founded by Dermot Mac Cormac

Buttevant · town · Cork · 1170–1180

Saint Mary's Abbey of Maur, or de Fonte vivo, was founded by Dermot Mac Cormac. The text gives no precise date but places it among events of the 1170s.

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Saint Mary's Abbey of Maur, or de Fonte vivo, was founded by JUermot Mac Cormac.
Dermod M'Carty, prince of Desmond, was one of the first Irish princes, who, acknowledging the sovereignty of Henry the Second, resigned his city of Cork to that monarch, and gave him hostages as a security to pay him a yearly tribute for the rest of his territory, which, on these conditions, he was to enjoy without further molestation or restraint ; and an English governor and garrison was thereupon immediately appointed to take possession of Cork.

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Buttevant holds the memory of Saint Mary's Abbey of Maur, also called de Fonte vivo. Dermot Mac Cormac founded it. The same man, Dermod M'Carty, prince of Desmond, was one of the first Irish princes to acknowledge the sovereignty of Henry the Second. He resigned his city of Cork to that monarch and gave him hostages as security to pay a yearly tribute for the rest of his territory. On these conditions he was to enjoy it without further molestation, and an English governor and garrison was immediately appointed to take possession of Cork.

Scarcity of provisions in Cork, mayor threatens seizure

Cork · city · Cork · 1765

On October 23, 1765, due to scarcity of provisions, the mayor of Cork warned that any provisions shipped for export from the city or harbour would be unladen and sold in the public market.

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Oct. 23 — In consequence of the scarcity of provisions, the mayor gave notice that if any should be shipped in this city or harbour for exportation, he would cause the same to be unladen, and sold in the public market.
There was a great scarcity of half-pence at this time. 1766 The freedom of the city was presented in Dublin in a gold box

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Cork knew hunger in 1765. On October 23, with provisions scarce, the mayor warned that any food shipped from the city or harbour for export would be unloaded and sold in the public market instead. There was also a great scarcity of half-pence at that time.

Second great plague in County Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1362

There was another great plague in County Cork following the earlier pestilence.

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There was another great plague in this county. ^^'^
The king commanded Thomas Holhirst, collector of customs, ^^"^ and keeper of the ports, in IMunster, and William Lombard, mayor of Waterford, to cause ships to be detained in the ports of Waterford, Wexford, Cork, and Youghal, for the use of James le Botiller, earl ofOrmond, and his men, who were about to go to England, in obedience to the king's command.

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Cork suffered another great plague in 1362. The king commanded Thomas Holhirst, collector of customs and keeper of the ports in Munster, and William Lombard, mayor of Waterford, to detain ships in the ports of Waterford, Wexford, this city, and Youghal, for James le Botiller, earl of Ormond, and his men, who were about to go to England in obedience to the king's command.

Severe frost freezes the river Lee at Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1683

A most severe frost froze the river Lee for many weeks, allowing carriages to pass over from the ferry slip to the east marsh. The bellfrey of St. Peter's Church was also taken down and rebuilt this year.

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This year there was a most severe frost, the river Lee was i683 frozen many weeks, and carriages passed over from the ferry slip to the east marsh. The bellfrey of St. Peter's Chiirch was taken down and rebuilt in this vear.
110 CORK REMEMBRANCER,

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In 1683, a most severe frost froze the river Lee at Cork for many weeks. Carriages passed over the ice from the ferry slip to the east marsh. That same year, the belfry of St. Peter's Church was taken down and rebuilt.

Sir Francis Burdett visits celebrated castle of Lismore

Lismore · town · Waterford · 1817

Sir Francis Burdett visited Lord Llandaff, Earl Glengall, Lord Lismore and Mr. Ashley at the celebrated castle of Lismore during his tour of the region. From Lismore he proceeded to Cove.

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Sejot. 12, — Sir Francis Burdett arrived in this city, and, as he passed through the streets, was loudly cheered by the populace. Previous to his arrival here he visited Lord Llandaff, Earl Glengall, Lord Lismore and Mr. Ashley, at the celebrated castle of Lismore, from which he proceeded to Cove. From Cove he visited colonel Roche, at Trabolgan, and the military works in the harbour ; from Cove he went to Cork ; on the 14th dined with capt. White, on the 15th visited Mr. O'Connor, and on the 16th arrived at Palace Anne, the seat of Mr. Bernard, from whence he paid a visit to Mr. StaweU of Kilbritain, and on the I9th, arrived at Bantry. On his arrival at Bantry the demonstrations of public regard were very striking ; bonfires blazed in many parts of the town, and several houses were brilliantly illuminated ; six tierces of porter were ordered during the course of the evening for the people assembled, which they declined accepting, declaring that they had met solely for the purpose of paying to the illustrious patriot, the best tribute of their respect. On the 20th Sir Francis went by water to view the bay of Bantrj', and the sublime and delightful scenery of GlengarifF, with which he was so gratified, that he paid it next day a second visit, in which he was accompanied
258 CORK REMEMBRANCER.

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The town of Lismore gives its name to a celebrated castle. In 1817, Sir Francis Burdett came through on a tour of the region. He visited Lord Llandaff, Earl Glengall, Lord Lismore and Mr. Ashley at the castle of Lismore. From Lismore he proceeded to Cove, and from there his tour went on. He visited Colonel Roche at Trabolgan and the military works in the harbour. From Cove he went to Cork, where the streets cheered him as he passed through. He dined with Captain White on the 14th, visited Mr. O'Connor on the 15th, and on the 16th arrived at Palace Anne, the seat of Mr. Bernard. From there he paid a visit to Mr. Stawell of Kilbritain, and on the 19th arrived at Bantry. The demonstrations of public regard at Bantry were very striking. Bonfires blazed in many parts of the town, and several houses were brilliantly illuminated. Six tierces of porter were ordered for the people assembled, which they declined accepting, declaring they had met solely for the purpose of paying their respect to the illustrious patriot. On the 20th, Sir Francis went by water to view the bay of Bantry and the sublime and delightful scenery of Glengariff, with which he was so gratified that he paid it a second visit the next day.

Sir John Perrot arrives at Cork with fleet

Cork · city · Cork · 1579

Sir John Perrot arrived at Cork with six ships for the guard of the coast, in response to the growing rebellion in Munster.

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Sir John Perrot arrived at Cork, with six ships for the guard of the coast.
Fitzmaurice having come over to Ireland to prepare matters for the reception of the foreign troops, was joined by Sir John of Desmond, and James Fitz Gerald, the earl's brother, with some Irish soldiers and galloglasses. The lord deputy. Sir William Drury ordered the earl to attack a fort which they had raised ; but he refused, alleging the greatness of the danger as his excuse. Shortly after this Fitzmaurice, while on a pilgrimage to the abbey of Holy Cross in Tipperary, was attacked by Theobald Bourke and the sheriff of the county, and shot in the breast. Sir John of Desmond now became commander in chief of the rebels, the earl not intermedling as yet in the rebellion, having promised fidelity to the queen, and given his oath to the lord deputy to continue in his duty. Sir John soon after defeated a party of the queen's forces, which success made him grow exceedingly arrogant, and increased the number of his followers, so that he openly set up his standard, and bade defiance to the queen's authority. During this time the earl pretended to be anxious for the queen's troops ; but, upon being commanded to turn his face against the rebels, with a promise of pardon if he

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In 1579, Sir John Perrot arrived at Cork with six ships for the guard of the coast. The rebellion in Munster was growing. Fitzmaurice had come over to Ireland to prepare matters for the reception of foreign troops, and was joined by Sir John of Desmond and James Fitz Gerald, the earl's brother, with some Irish soldiers and galloglasses. The lord deputy, Sir William Drury, ordered the earl to attack a fort they had raised, but he refused, alleging the greatness of the danger as his excuse. Shortly after this, Fitzmaurice, while on a pilgrimage to the abbey of Holy Cross in Tipperary, was attacked by Theobald Bourke and the sheriff of the county, and shot in the breast. Sir John of Desmond now became commander in chief of the rebels, the earl not intermeddling as yet in the rebellion, having promised fidelity to the queen and given his oath to the lord deputy to continue in his duty. Sir John soon after defeated a party of the queen's forces, which success made him grow exceedingly arrogant, and increased the number of his followers, so that he openly set up his standard, and bade defiance to the queen's authority. During this time the earl pretended to be anxious for the queen's troops, but upon being commanded to turn his face against the rebels, with a promise of pardon if he would obey, the record breaks off.

South Chapel gallery collapse injures three

Cork · city · Cork · 1760

On Christmas Day 1760, one of the galleries of the South Chapel in Cork fell down, resulting in three persons suffering broken legs.

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Dec. 25. — One of the galleries of the South Chapel fell down, by which three persons had their legs broken.
1761 An act was passed this year, which, after reciting, that there were then only two public avenues to Cork, and that same were narrow and inconvenient, provides for the building of a stone bridge, not exceeding in hreadth twenty-six feet, from the quay opposite Prince's-street to the northern or opposite part of Lavit's island, and another from the southern part of said island to the Red Abbey marsh, of the same breadth, with a draw bridge in its centre; this act also provides for supplying said city with water.

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Cork, on Christmas Day 1760. One of the galleries of the South Chapel fell down. Three persons had their legs broken. That is the whole of what is recorded. The chapel stood in the city you are passing through, and on that one day its gallery gave way, and three people were hurt.

St Fin Barre's free school and library founded

Cork · city · Cork · 1735

Archdeacon Pomroy founded St Fin Barre's free school and library in Cork for the education of children recommended by the bishop. This provided charitable education linked to the cathedral establishment.

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St. Fin-barry's free school and library were founded by archdeacon Pomro}^ for the education of such children as the bishop should recommend.
Several weirs wTre presented by the grand jury as nuisances, and 1737 removed by the sheriffs.

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In 1735, Archdeacon Pomroy founded St Fin Barre's free school and library in Cork. Its purpose was the education of such children as the bishop should recommend, tying charitable learning to the cathedral establishment.

Sunday's Well suburb called Little Buxton

near Sunday's Well · population centre · Cork · 1760

Sunday's Well was the oldest suburb of Cork, thought healthful and sometimes called Little Buxton. A stone in a house wall bore the word 'Buckston' with the date 1760. The steep hillside was crowded with old-fashioned residences.

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The striking nature of these views is owing to the abrupt ascent of the hills, and the extension of handsome suburbs along their sides. The oldest of these suburbs seems to have been that called Sunday's well. This quarter from its supposed healthfulness was sometimes styled "Little Buxton." On a stone in the wall of a house is the word "Buckston," with the date 1 760. The steep side of the hill for a mile westward is crowded with
* A part of the east side of the Novth-main-street had been flagged. This place was distinctively styled " the flags ;" there were also two small portions of flagged way oa "the Mall," now the east side of the Grand Parade.

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Sunday's Well was the oldest suburb of Cork, built along the steep sides of the hills. People thought it healthful, and sometimes called it Little Buxton. A stone set in the wall of a house there bore the word Buckston with the date 1760. The hillside westward was crowded with old-fashioned residences.

Tailors emigrate from Cove to England

Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1767

Thirty journeymen tailors went in a body to Cove to embark for England on account of the badness of trade and dearness of provisions.

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March 2. — Thirty journeymen tailors went in a body to Cove in order to embark for England, on account of the badness of trade and dearncss of provisions.
7. — The great cock match between Richard Longfield of Castle

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In March 1767, trade was bad and provisions were dear in Cork. Thirty journeymen tailors went in a body to Cove, the harbour here, to embark for England. They left together, all of them, because they could not make a living at their craft.

Tobacco at Kinsale seized to subsist the army

Kinsale · town · Cork

A council of war resolved to seize large quantities of tobacco belonging to patentees at Kinsale. The tobacco was to be sold to provide subsistence for the army.

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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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Kinsale was caught up in a harsh measure. Lord Inchiquin, at Cork, was in great distress for want of pay for the army. He called a council of war, which resolved to seize part of the tobacco held there in great quantities by the patentees, and sell it to subsist the army.

Tobacco seizure near Enniskean leaves two smugglers dead

near Enniskean · town · Cork · 1775

Mr. Potter seized 18 cwt. of leaf tobacco near Enniskean, but a mob stoned his party so violently that he fired in self-defence, killing two smugglers and dangerously wounding another. The tobacco was lodged in the Kinsale custom house.

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18 cwt. of leaf tobacco was seized by Mr. Potter and his men near Enniskean, when a great mob arose and stoned him and his party in so violent a manner as obliged him in his own defence to fire upon them, by whichtwo of the smugglers were killed, and another was dangerously wounded ; upon this the smugglers desisted, and the tobacco was brought off and lodged in the custom house of Kinsale.
May 20. — Between twelve and one o'clock this night John and David Nagle, of Fair-lane, and the wife of the latter, attacked Daniel Sullivan a butcher, who lived in the same house with them, and so barbarously cut and mangled him that he died on the spot.

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Near Enniskean in 1775, Mr. Potter seized 18 cwt. of leaf tobacco. A mob stoned his party so violently that he fired in self-defence, killing two smugglers and dangerously wounding another. The seized tobacco was lodged in the Kinsale custom house.

Tuckey's bridge rails removed to Grand Parade quay

Cork · city · Cork · 1781

The rails of Tuckey's bridge in Cork were removed to the quay of the south River at the lower end of the Grand Parade on August 1, 1781.

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^ug. 1. — The rails ofTuckey's bridge were removed to the quay of the south river at the lower end of the Grand Parade.
Aug. 4. — A most inhuman murder was committed on a woman of the name of Margaret Collins, at Gurrane near Dunmanway, by her husband, without any cause or provocation, except her neglecting to assist him in the conveyance of some staves, which he had stolen from a gentleman in the neighbourhood. This barbarous villain in a few days after her refusal desired her to go with him to Gurrane, and passing through a mountain, the lonesomcness of which seemed fitting for his diabolical purpose, he strangled her, broke her neck, nose, right arm, and three of her fingers, mangled her body in a most shocking manner, and then buried it in a bog, where it was found on the 8th.

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In Cork, on the first of August 1781, the rails of Tuckey's bridge were taken down and moved to the quay of the south river, at the lower end of the Grand Parade. That is all the record notes of the bridge itself. The same week, on August 4, a murder was committed at Gurrane near Dunmanway. A man killed his wife, Margaret Collins, after she refused to help him carry staves he had stolen from a gentleman in the neighbourhood. He told her to go with him to Gurrane, and passing through a mountain, he strangled her, broke her neck, nose, right arm, and three fingers, and buried her body in a bog. It was found on the 8th.

George III proclaimed king in Cork with military display

Cork · city · Cork · 1760

On 4 November 1760, George III was proclaimed king in Cork. The Royal Scotch, Handsyde's, and Bagshaw's regiments lined the streets while the mayor, corporation, and city regalia, attended by Lieutenant Governor Molesworth, paraded the town.

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1760 July 21 — The new Theatre in George's street was opened. JsTov. 4 — George III was proclaimed king in Cork. The
Royal Scotch, Handsyde's, and Bagshaw's regiments lined the streets, whilst the mayor, corporation, and city regalia attended by lieutenant governor Molesworth, paraded the town.

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Cork saw a show of force on 4 November 1760. George III was proclaimed king here. The Royal Scotch, Handsyde's, and Bagshaw's regiments lined the streets. The mayor, the corporation, and the city regalia, attended by Lieutenant Governor Molesworth, paraded the town.

Alderman Adam Newman honoured by Dublin

Dublin · city · Dublin · 1773

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

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We are introduced by this writer to supposed meetings of the leaders of the club, and of others within its influence, under fictitious names, indicative of their personal characteristics. An abstract of the pamphlet stating the real names of the individuals, will be found in the appendix. One of them was alderman Adam Newman, who was afterwards in 1773 presented with the freedom of Dublin in a silver box, for his spirited conduct as a magistrate in protecting the trade and manufactures of Ireland ; from which we may infer that the club did not differ from Mr. Boyle on national questions. The same may be inferred from the absence of all accusations against the club on these points in every tract we have seen. The pamphlet before us indeed alludes to the candidate put forward by the club, as a
* These particulars are obtained from a tract or squib, entitled, "A ramble through Bagdad, in a letter from Philologos to his Friend. Bagdad : printed by Young Cutty Mamy, 1751."

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Dublin gave its freedom to a Cork man once. In 1773, Alderman Adam Newman was presented with the freedom of the city in a silver box. It was for his spirited conduct as a magistrate in protecting the trade and manufactures of Ireland. Newman had been named in a pamphlet as one of the leaders of a club, where members met under fictitious names that matched their personal characteristics. The pamphlet gave real names in an abstract, found in the appendix. From Newman's later honour, the writer infers that the club did not differ from Mr. Boyle on national questions. The same inference comes from the absence of accusations against the club on those points in every tract the writer had seen. The pamphlet alludes to a candidate put forward by the club.

Anniversary of Cork's surrender to William III

Cork · city · Cork · 1766

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

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29. — Being the anniversary of the surrender of this city to king William III, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells; in the forenoon the mayor and corporation walked in procession to St. Mary's Shandon Church; and in the evening there were bonfires and illuminations.
Oct. 1 — The mayor, sheriffs and common council unanimously voted the freedom of this city to colonel Charles Hotham of the 63d regiment of foot, and to Edmund Burke, Esq. both English members of parliament, also to Thomas Carew, Esq. one of the members for the borough of Dungarvan, and to John Butler, Esq. of the castle of Dublin.

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On the 29th of September, 1766, the city of Cork marked the anniversary of its surrender to King William the Third. The morning began with the ringing of bells. In the forenoon the mayor and corporation walked in procession to St. Mary's Shandon Church. In the evening there were bonfires and illuminations. Two days later, the mayor, sheriffs and common council voted the freedom of the city to Colonel Charles Hotham of the 63rd Regiment of Foot, and to Edmund Burke, both English members of parliament, also to Thomas Carew, member for Dungarvan, and to John Butler of the castle of Dublin.

Blackrock Castle refused for church use

near Blackrock · population centre · Cork · 1809

The common council of Cork deliberated on a request by the Dean and Chapter of Cork to grant Blackrock Castle for use as a church. The council ultimately refused the application.

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May 21 — The common council of this city deliberated upon an application, made to them by the Dean and Chapter of Cork, to grant the castle of I31ackrock for a church : the result was that the application was refused.
June 7 — The foundation stone of the Roman Catholic Chapel at Blackrock, was laid by Wni. Beamish, esq. assisted by Wm. Crawford and C. Barrington, esqrs.

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In 1809, the common council of Cork considered a request from the Dean and Chapter of Cork to grant Blackrock Castle for use as a church. The council refused the application. On June 7, the foundation stone of the Roman Catholic Chapel at Blackrock was laid by William Beamish, assisted by William Crawford and C. Barrington.

Burn Court Castle — Tipperary castle forfeited 1641

Burncourt · townland · Tipperary · 1641

Burn Court Castle in County Tipperary was a smaller quadrangular building with square corner towers and gabled walls, forfeited in 1641.

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However, a much more extensive and improved style of building was introduced in the reign of Elizabeth, as appears from the instance of Kanturk castle, of which Smith gives two views. Mount Long castle, built in 1631, according to a date visible in the stucco some years ago, and Burn Court castle in the county of Tipperary, forfeited in the year 1641, were smaller buildings of nearly the same kind ; both were quadrangles with square towers at the corners, but all the walls, both of the central building and the towers, were sui'mounted by gables, to the great detriment of their aj^pearance. These castles were without any contrivance for defence, except that in the first there were wide loop holes instead of windows in the basement story, and also in some of the gables ; at Mountlong the windows of the central room of the first floor are divided into six compartments of stone, and the castle to a near observer has a remarkably striking appearance, partly arising from its plan, and partly from the strength and plain beauty of the cut stone work ; the building has however been so weakened by some person who lately forced away the oaken lintels, that it cannot be expected to stand much longer: one of the towers has fallen. The loop-holes and compartments of the windows were further narrowed with iron bars : the cornice of the principal room is ornamented with figures, representing scriptural subjects and field sports ; there remains a half-burned lintel, which in some degree countenances a tradition, that the owner Mr. Long, having sustained a defeat, his daughter in despair set fire to the castle. Monkstown castle, built in 1638, is on a nearly similar plan ; it is furnished with machicolations at the tops of the corners. Carrigrohane castle was a large house with four gables and large windows, but was defended at the top of two of the corners by projections, perforated with round holes for small arms. Ballea castle, forfeited in 1641, is of irregular shape like the portion of a rectangle called the gnomon : at present it greatly resembles an ordinary old fashioned house with gables ; it was however defended with rude machicolations at the corners, two of which remain ; the windows are said to have been formerly very small ; but by their enlargement and the addition of others, it has become a good house. There were no vaulted floors in these castles : the walls were about four feet thick. White castle near Kinsale, is stated in Lewis's topographical dictionary to have

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Somewhere around here stands what remains of Burn Court Castle, in the county of Tipperary. It was forfeited in the year 1641. The building belonged to a more extensive and improved style of architecture introduced in the reign of Elizabeth, a style seen also at Kanturk Castle, of which Smith gives two views. Burn Court was a smaller building of nearly the same kind as Mount Long Castle, which was built in 1631 according to a date once visible in the stucco. Both were quadrangles with square towers at the corners. All the walls, both of the central building and the towers, were surmounted by gables, which the author says were to the great detriment of their appearance. These castles were without any contrivance for defence, except that the first had wide loopholes instead of windows in the basement story and also in some of the gables. There were no vaulted floors in these castles. The walls were about four feet thick. The passage groups Burn Court with several others of its era: Mount Long, Monkstown, built in 1638, Carrigrohane, Ballea, also forfeited in 1641, and White Castle near Kinsale. Each shared the gabled plan but varied in detail. Mount Long had windows divided into six compartments of stone, narrowed further with iron bars, and a cornice ornamented with figures representing scriptural subjects and field sports. A half-burned lintel there countenances a tradition that the owner, Mr. Long, having sustained a defeat, his daughter in despair set fire to the castle. But Burn Court's own story, beyond its forfeiture and its gabled form, the passage does not tell.

Castlehaven storms Mallow, Doneraile, Milltown, Connagh

Mallow · town · Cork · 1645

After taking several castles, Lord Castlehaven took Mallow, Doneraile, and Milltown, the last of which along with Connagh castle was stormed.

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taken. After this, lord Castlehaven took Mallow, Doneraile, and
Milltown, which last castle, with that of Connagh, was stormed.

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In 1645, Lord Castlehaven took Mallow, Doneraile, and Milltown. Milltown castle, along with that of Connagh, was stormed. Mallow fell as part of the same campaign, one of several places taken in succession. The record gives no detail of the fighting or the garrison — only that these places were taken, and that two of the castles were stormed.

Charter of Cork restored after citizen rebellion

Cork · city · Cork · 1502

The charter of Cork, having been forfeited due to the rebellion of the citizens, was restored in 1502. A new charter was granted to the corporation with an enlargement of their privileges.

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^'iu(/. 1 . — The Charter of Cork was restored (it having been forfeited by the rebellion of the citizens) and a new one granted to the corporation, with an enlargement of their privileges.
There was a murrain in all parts of Ireland, which destroyed 1502 a great number of cattle.

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The charter of Cork was restored in 1502. It had been forfeited by the rebellion of the citizens, and a new one was granted to the corporation with an enlargement of their privileges. That same year a murrain spread through all parts of Ireland, destroying a great number of cattle.

Christ Church Bandon built with earliest gravestone 1629

Bandon · town · Cork · 1624–1629

Christ Church in Bandon was built during this period, with its oldest surviving gravestone dated 1629 marking the burial of Mr. Crofts, one of the first burgesses of the corporation. This documents the early establishment of the church and Bandon's civic founders.

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

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Christ Church in Bandon was built in this period. The oldest gravestone in the church carries the date 1629. It marks the burial of Mr. Crofts, one of the first burgesses of the corporation. He was among the civic founders of the town, a man whose name survived in stone while much else from those early years did not.

Destructive fire in Cat Lane, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1800

A most dreadful fire broke out in Cat Lane, Cork, destroying fifty thatched houses. This was one of several serious fires in the city during this period.

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23. — A most dreadful fire broke out in Cat lane, by which fifty thatched houses were destroyed.
Sept. 9. — Admiral Kingsmill gave a grand entertainment at Scraggs' hotel, to the merchants of this city,

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In 1800, a most dreadful fire broke out in Cat Lane, Cork. Fifty thatched houses were destroyed. It was one of several serious fires the city suffered in that period.

Dock near old Custom House declared nuisance

Custom House · electoral division · Limerick · 1803

A presentment for filling up the dock near the old Custom House in Cork, described as a gross and pernicious nuisance, was passed by the grand jury.

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24. — A presentment for filling up the dock near the old Custom house, which had been a gross and pernicious nuisance, was passed by the grand jury.
Sept. 1. — A letter of this date appeared in the Mercantile Chronicle, claiming the Earldom of Bearhaven, and deducing a long genealogy in support of it ; it was signed Honora O'Sullivan.

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In 1803 the grand jury passed a presentment for filling up the dock near the old Custom House in the Custom House division. The dock had been what the record calls a gross and pernicious nuisance. That is all the entry tells us: the dock, the nuisance, the grand jury's order to fill it in.

Dreadful fire consumes houses in Mallow

Mallow · town · Cork · 1764

A dreadful fire broke out in Mallow on the first of June, consuming a great number of houses in the town.

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June 1 . — A dreadfid fire broke out in Mallow, by which a great number of houses were consumed.
4. — Being the anniversary of the birth of our most gracious sovereign, who then entered on the 27th year of his age, the morning was ushered in by ringing of bells, and in the evening the Exchange and Noble's coffee-house were illuminated.

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Mallow, in County Cork, saw a dreadful fire on the first of June 1764. A great number of houses in the town were consumed. Three days later, the anniversary of the sovereign's birth, who had entered his 27th year, was marked by ringing bells in the morning. In the evening the Exchange and Noble's coffee-house were illuminated.

Duke of Ormond's progress through Cork and Kinsale

Charleville · town · Cork · 1666

The Duke of Ormond visited Cork and Kinsale on his progress from Kilkenny, staying at the Earl of Orrery's house in Charleville and the bishop's palace in Cork, and visiting the fort at Kinsale.

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1666 August — The duke of Ormond visited Cork and Kinsale, on his progress from Kilkenny. He lay the first night in Cashel, at the archbishop's, from which he went to the earl of Orrery's house at Charleville, where he was nobly entertained. He next proceeded to Cork, and lay at the bishop's palace. On the following day he went to Kinsale, and dined with Mr. Southwell, and having visited the fort, he returned the same afternoon to Cork. During his progress through this county, he was attended by the earl of Orrery, the nobility and chief gentiy of the county, and by the horse militia of each barony through which he passed.
1(367 In a grant of this date to colonel Francis Willoughby, a special

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Charleville was a stop on a journey in 1666. The Duke of Ormond made his progress from Kilkenny through Cork and Kinsale that August. He lay the first night in Cashel, at the archbishop's, and from there he came to the Earl of Orrery's house at Charleville, where he was nobly entertained. He next proceeded to Cork and lay at the bishop's palace. The following day he went to Kinsale, dined with Mr. Southwell, visited the fort, and returned the same afternoon to Cork. During his progress through the county, the earl of Orrery attended him, along with the nobility and chief gentry of the county, and by the horse militia of each barony through which he passed.

Fever rages in Cork attributed to street manure

Cork · city · Cork · 1786

Fevers raged in Cork city, attributed to heaps of manure left in the public streets. Carriers also kept horses without means of supporting them, going in gangs into adjoining fields and eating down meadows in a single night.

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May 18. — Fevers raged in this city, which was attributed to the heaps of manure in the public streets.
The newspaper of this day mentions that it was a constant practice for carriers to keep horses, without having the means of supporting ihem, and to go in such gangs with them into the fields adjoining this city, that sometimes in one night the meadow of a season was eaten down.

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In 1786, fevers raged in Cork, and the blame fell on heaps of manure left piled in the public streets. The newspaper noted another trouble the same day. Carriers kept horses without the means to feed them, and would go in gangs into the fields adjoining the city. Sometimes in a single night, a whole season's meadow was eaten down.

Fire at Red Abbey sugar-house, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1799

A tremendous fire broke out in the Red Abbey sugar-house in Cork, raging with unabating fury until the following day. Property to a large amount was consumed.

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Dec. 7. — A tremendous fire broke out in the Eed Abbey sugar-house, which raged with unabating fury until the next day, by which, property to a large amount was consumed.
19. — Between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning, a party of ruffians attacked a house in the neighbourhood of Bridgemount, near Macroom, and forcibly carried off" a young woman, who had lodged informations against some cow stealers.

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Cork, December 1799. A tremendous fire broke out in the Red Abbey sugar-house. It raged with unabating fury until the next day, and property to a large amount was consumed. The source names no lives lost, only the loss of goods and the building where the sugar was worked.

Fire near Skiddy's Castle threatens Cork city magazine

Cork · city · Cork · 1774

A chimney near Skiddy's Castle in Cork caught fire, but the flames were prevented from reaching the magazine, which otherwise could have reduced the city to ruins. Skiddy's Castle is named as a landmark in the city.

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May 7. — A chimney near Skiddy's castle took fire, but providentially the flames were prevented from communicating to the magazine, otherwise the city might have been reduced to a heap of ruins.
23. — The 28th and 34th regiments were reviewed at the campfield by the right honorable lord Blayncy. The day was very wet.

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Cork, 1774. On May 7, a chimney near Skiddy's Castle caught fire. Providentially, the flames were stopped before they could reach the magazine. Had the fire reached it, the city might have been reduced to a heap of ruins. Skiddy's Castle stood as a landmark in the city at that time.

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

The stories, best first

Ammunition wagons arrive from Dublin to Cork magazine

Anti-Union dinner at Bush tavern, Cork

Assembly house in George's Street, Cork

Assizes held at Bandon by Earl of Cork's influence

Ballymartle: Martel family estate between Cork and Kinsale

Baltimore and Dunalong handed to Spaniards by O'Driscoll

Castlehaven overruns Cork strongholds, Liscarrol surrenders

Charles II proclaimed at Cork

Colonel Hastings seizes Dromana on the Blackwater

Cork bankers' wool engrossing in Clonmel

Cork city granted to townsmen by King John and Henry III

Cork county court-house rebuilt and maiden assizes held

Cork Lunatic Asylum commenced with charity play funding

Cove illuminated for victories over the French

De Barry and de Courcy burn Barrett's houses

Denis Dunn executed near Broad-lane for French enlistment

Dermod M'Carty resigns city of Cork to Henry II

Dominican friary of Cork granted to William Boureman

Dominick Roche granted twelve-year tax collection rights in Cork

Dunscombe family silver box at Grenville Place

Escaped Mallow prisoners escorted to Cork gaol

Foundation stone laid for new works on Spike Island

Foundation stone of Bandon Repository school laid

Government wheat sold cheap to Cork poor

Gunpowder rerouted from Charlotte Quay to Blackrock via Ballincollig

Irish blockade Youghal harbour with ordnance

Marble raised at Ballyannan on Castle Hyde estate

Market house construction contracted for Cork

New organ opened in Cloyne cathedral

New springing bridge erected on old drawbridge site in Cork

Rapparees killed near Macroom

Roche's tower site valued for lighthouse at Cove

Saint Mary's Abbey of Maur founded by Dermot Mac Cormac

Scarcity of provisions in Cork, mayor threatens seizure

Second great plague in County Cork

Severe frost freezes the river Lee at Cork

Sir Francis Burdett visits celebrated castle of Lismore

Sir John Perrot arrives at Cork with fleet

South Chapel gallery collapse injures three

St Fin Barre's free school and library founded

Sunday's Well suburb called Little Buxton

Tailors emigrate from Cove to England

Tobacco at Kinsale seized to subsist the army

Tobacco seizure near Enniskean leaves two smugglers dead

Tuckey's bridge rails removed to Grand Parade quay

George III proclaimed king in Cork with military display

Alderman Adam Newman honoured by Dublin

Anniversary of Cork's surrender to William III

Blackrock Castle refused for church use

Burn Court Castle — Tipperary castle forfeited 1641

Castlehaven storms Mallow, Doneraile, Milltown, Connagh

Charter of Cork restored after citizen rebellion

Christ Church Bandon built with earliest gravestone 1629

Destructive fire in Cat Lane, Cork

Dock near old Custom House declared nuisance

Dreadful fire consumes houses in Mallow

Duke of Ormond's progress through Cork and Kinsale

Fever rages in Cork attributed to street manure

Fire at Red Abbey sugar-house, Cork

Fire near Skiddy's Castle threatens Cork city magazine