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Neighbourhood of Youghal wasted by raiders
Youghal · town · Cork · 1379
The neighbourhood of Youghal was wasted at this time by the Rocheynes, Glengibons and others.
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April 16. — The neighbourhood of Youghal was wasted at this time, by the Rocheynes, Glengibons and others.
May 10. — Certain foreign merchants, who frequented the town of Galway, being unable to come to Cork, to pay customs, on account of the danger and difficulty of the navigation ; it was ordered that the staple of wool, and other merchandize, should be
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New barrack in Elizabeth's fort
near Elizabeth Fort · street · Cork · 1719
A new barrack was built within Elizabeth's fort in the same year as the Mardyke walk was commenced.
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The new barrack in Elizabeth's fort was built. In the same
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Newborn infant found near Parliament Bridge
Cork · city · Cork · 1766
On May 18, 1766, boys paddling in a pool near Parliament bridge in Cork discovered the body of a newborn infant.
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18. — Some boys paddling in a pool near Parliament bridge, discovered the body of a new born infant.
June 4. — Bemg the king's birth day, the morning was ushered in by ringing of bells ; at noon the 63d regiment fired three volleys on the mall. In the evening the Exchange and steeple of St. Anne's Shandon were illuminated, and the night concluded with bonfires, and other demonstrations of joy.
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New bridewell and bridge on Haman's marsh
Cork · city · Cork · 1731
A new bridewell and a bridge on Haman's marsh leading to the Quaker's meeting-house were built this year.
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1731 A new bridewell, and a bridge on Haman's marsh, which led to the quaker's meeting-house, were this year built.
1732 According to a return made by the hearth money collectors in this and the following year, there were in the city of Cork, 2569 Protestant, and 5398 Roman Catholic families.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 97
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New chapel consecrated in Brunswick Street
Cork · city · Cork · 1781
A new chapel in Brunswick Street, Cork, was consecrated on June 2, 1781, marking the opening of a new place of worship in the city.
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June 2. — The new chapel in Brunswick street was consecrated.
12. — Carlisle fort was this day named by general Mocher.
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New charters granted to Cork, Youghal, and Kinsale
Cork · city · Cork · 1609
In 1609 Cork, Youghal, and Kinsale, along with several other Munster towns, obtained new charters from the king with augmented privileges. Cork then became a town corporate, with its sheriffs formerly called bailiffs.
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Cork, Youghal, and Kinsale, with several other towns in i609 TMunster, obtained new charters from his majesty with a further augmentation of their privileges. Cork then became a town
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New coach service from Cork to Passage West
Passage West · town · Cork · 1812
A new coach was established from Cork to Passage, starting every morning from the Bower tavern in George's Street, Cork.
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A new coach was established from Cork to Passage, to start every morning from the Bower tavern, George's-street.
12. — The freedom of this city was unanimously voted to col. Pratt, of the 5th regiment, by the common council, and also to lieut.-col. O'Brien, assistant adjutant-general of this district.
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New Mansion House completed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1767
The new mayoralty house was finished, projected by Davies Dukart and executed by Charles Sweeny and Edmond Flaherty. James Chatterton was the first mayor to inhabit the Mansion House, whose foundation stone was laid on 17 June 1764.
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Jlug. — The new mayoralty-house was finished; it was projected by Davies Dukart, and executed by Charles Sweeny, carpenter, and Edmond Flaherty, mason. James Chatterton, Esq. was the first mayor who inhabited this Mansion-house. The foundation stone was laid on the 17th day of June, 1764.
Sept. 19. — Phelix M'Carthy, baker, was fined £50 and imprisoned for three months, for offering a bribe to Samuel Maylor, the mayor of Cork; he was convicted before Prime Sergeant Hely Hutchinson, in the city court.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 107
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New markets opened in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1788
New meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable markets were opened in the city of Cork, providing improved commercial facilities for the city.
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August 1. — The new meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable markets were opened in the city of Cork.
Oct. 14 — Several houses in Dumbullogue parish were broken open by theWhite-boys, and all the horses in the village carried off.
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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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New parliamentary writs issued for Mallow
Mallow · town · Cork · 1634
A by-election for Mallow took place in 1634 after new writs were ordered at the request of sitting members Kingsmill and Bettesworth, who needed to be absent in England. The replacement MPs were Sir Thomas Wenman and Donogh O'Brien.
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t This election took place in consequence of new writs having been ordered to issue at the request of Kingsmill Mid Bcttesworth, who had special occasion to be absent in Knsland.
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 199
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New quay built at Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1804
A new quay at Cove, directed by the will of Mr. Smith Barry, was completed by his executors. This improved the harbour infrastructure of the town.
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13. — The new quay, directed in the will of Mr. Smith Barry to be built at Cove, was completed by his executors.
16. — By order of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, two buoys were laid down in our harboxir, one upon the harbour rock, and the other upon the turbot bank.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140
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New road from Cork to Blarney opened as part of Kanturk Turnpike
near Blarney · townland · Cork
The new road from Cork city to Blarney, part of the Kanturk Turnpike, was opened and made passable for carriages. In three miles this road was nearly three quarters of a mile shorter than the former route.
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Jitne 27. — The new road from this city to Blarney, part of the Kanturk Turnpike, was opened and made passable for carriages : in three miles this road was nearly three quarters of a mile shorter than the former one.
July 1. — Being the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne, "about a dozen fellows (to use the language of a Cork Newspaper) paraded the city with M'hite lilies in their hats, to exhibit their dislike of the above memorable event, but were soon dispersed by some gentlemen who gave them a good caning. An ignorant little fribble who exhibited himself in Paul-street and Brown - street, with his bosom thus decorated, narrowly escaped a severe discipline, from which nothing but his insignificancy could have protected him."
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 108
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New road towards Ballyhooly sparks Cork hill suburb
Ballyhooly · town · Cork · 1827
About ten years before publication, a new road towards Ballyhooly gave a more practicable passage up the hill above St. Patrick's Bridge, opening building ground. A well-built suburb faced with Roman cement and a Gothic chapel of ease arose for the numerous population.
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In the year 1689 was erected St. Patrick's bridge, opening a convenient passage to this remarkable outlet. This bridge joins the marshy part of the city to the foot of a high and precipitous hill, up v/hich the street proceeds directly from the bridge and soon becomes too steep for any but pedestrians ; but from the lower part, roads branch off towards the east, affording easy ascents to lofty situations commanding bird's-eye views of the well known magnificent scenery of the river Lee. From the spread of improvement along its banks, the scenery has become so beautiful, that the citizens have imbibed an ardent taste for the enjoyment of fine prospects, and a house and garden on this hill are chief objects of ambition among all classes. This taste has long prevailed, but it received its chief impulse about ten years ago, when the new road towards Ballyhooly gave a new and more practicable passage up the hill, and brought into use as building ground a large space along its course. Since that period, a sort of Irish Clifton has sprung up. The houses are well built and faced with Roman cement, and a chapel of ease in the Gothic style with a handsome spire has been erected for the numerous population here congregated. The view of this rising suburb and the rest of the hill beyond it to the east, ■which has long been graced with fine mansion residences, is best seen from the navigation wall, a beautiful walk which strangers are not likely to find in their casual rambles.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 37
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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
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 111
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New swivel pillory constructed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1786
The mayor and sheriffs of Cork ordered a newly designed pillory that would rotate on a swivel, exposing the criminal's face in every direction during punishment. This was an innovation in civic punishment infrastructure.
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Dec. — The mayor and sheriffs gave directions for a irewly constructed pillory, in which the criminal was to stand upright, and to be entirely exposed to view, and which was to move on a swivel, that the face during the time of punishment might be exhibited in every direction.
16. — A number of servants of the principal gentleman in this city were taken by the constables and peace officers in a club
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 126
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New Theatre opened in Patrick-street
Patrick Street · street · Cork · 1803
The new Theatre in Patrick-street, Cork, was opened after considerable alterations, providing a cultural venue in the city.
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Feb. — ^The new Theatre was opened in Patrick-street, after having been considerably altered.
March 14. — An address to his Majesty was voted by the corporation on his escape from a treasonable conspiracy.
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New theatre opens in Henry Street, Cork, 1779
Cork · city · Cork · 1779
A new theatre was opened on Henry Street near the Mansion House in Cork on 21 May 1779.
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21. — A new theatre was opened in Henry-street near the Mansion house.
June\. — This morning about nine o'clock, serjeant Christy of the 81st regiment arrived at Glanmire bridge, after performing on foot a journey of one hundred miles in twenty-four hours.
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New wooden bridge ordered for Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1636
In 1636, an order of council was passed for making a new wooden bridge at the north end of the city of Cork, following the destruction of the previous bridges in the 1633 flood.
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An order of council was passed for making a new wooden bridge at the north end of the city of Cork.
1G39 Letters patent were granted by Charles I, to the earl of Strafford
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Night violence and robbery epidemic in Cork streets
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
Miscreants infested the streets of Cork, so daring that scarcely a night passed without someone being knocked down, beaten, and robbed. On one occasion they forced a gentleman from between two ladies he was escorting home.
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A number of miscreants infested the streets of this city, and were so daring, that a night scarcely passed without some person being knocked down, and beaten and robbed. One night they forced a gentleman from between two ladies, whom he was conducting home, and beat him, committing their usual robbery.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 144
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Night watch established in Cork city against robbers
Cork · city · Cork · 1767
A watch was established in three parts of Cork city—one in Castle Street, one out of South Gate, and one out of North Gate—to prevent the robberies which had become frequent.
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Feb. 3. — A watch was established in three parts of this city, one in Castle street, one out of south, and one out of north gate, for the purpose of preventing robberies which of late had become frequent.
6. — This evening a fire was discovered in Christ church, occasioned by some hot embers falling on the floor of the vestryroom, which burned through and communicated itself to an apartment under it, it was however easily extinguished without much damage.
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Nile Street arched over in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1799
In September 1799, Nile Street in Cork was arched over, a notable infrastructure alteration in the city.
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^H(/. 3. — The marquis Cornwallis, lord lieutenant of Ireland, accompanied by lords Brome and Longuevillc, and colonel Littlehales arrived here from Castlemary; they were met at Glanmireby detachments from the loyal Cork legion cavalry and Berwick horse, and a great concourse of spectators, who unharnessed the horses from his carriage, and drew him to his lodgings on the Terrace, amidst shouts of joy. Sept. — Nile-street was arched over.
Oct. 10. — It was the practice to hunt dogs through the streets of this city, which was complained of in this day's paper.
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North and south chapels built in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1729
The north and south chapels were built; the latter was afterwards burnt.
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1729 The north and south chapels were built; the latter was afterwards burnt.
An act was passed for cleansing and deepening the harbours and rivers of Cork, Galway, Sligo, Drogheda and Belfast; and for erecting a ballast-office in each.
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North bridge of Cork rebuilt in stone
Cork · city · Cork · 1712
In 1712, the wooden bridge at the north end of the city of Cork was taken down and a new bridge erected, with piers, arches, and abutments faced with hewn stone.
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The wooden bridge at the north end of the city of Cork was 1712 taken down, and a new bridge erected, the piers, arches, and hutments of which, were faced with hewn stone.
May 7. — Mary Earberry M'as burnt at Gallows green, for poisoning her husband.
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North Charitable Infirmary foundation laid
Cork · city · Cork · 1717
The foundation of the North Charitable Infirmary was laid, alongside the building of St. Peter's school and alms house and Blade's quay on the east side of the north gaol.
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year, the foundation of the North Charitable Infirmary v.as laid, A. I").
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North Gaol built by tax on inhabitants
Cork · city · Cork · 1715
Around 1715, the North Gaol was built by a tax on the inhabitants of Cork, reflecting the civic development of the city's infrastructure.
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North gaol was built by a tax on the inhabitants.
The Green Coat Hospital was built on a waste piece of ground adjoining the old church-yard, where the old parish church formerly stood, till it was demolished in the late wars. This ground was presented by the Reverend Dr. Henry Maule, then incumbent of the parish of St. Mary Shandon, to whom it then belonged.
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North Infirmary established by Cork musical society
Cork · city · Cork · 1744
The North Infirmary was established by members of a musical society who appropriated their surplus funds for its support. It was incorporated by act of parliament in 1751.
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The north Infirmary was established in this year, by the mem- 1744 hers of a miisical society, who appropriated their surplus funds for its support ; it was incorporated by act of parliament in 1751. March 29 — William Forster, a post boy, was put in the pil- 1^^^ lory at the corner of Broad-lane, for using the following seditious words, when coming into town with a foreign mail; being asked " what news," he replied, " good news, the pretender is crowned in- Scotland." One Daniel Coughlan was on the same day similarly punished, for drinking the health of Lord Clare, who was then an officer in the French King's service, at the rebelli'on in Scotland.
April 15. — Denis Dunn was executed near Broad-lane, for 1749 enlisting John Mc Fall to be a serjeant in the French army.
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North Main-street flagging begun in Cork
North Main Street · street · Cork · 1763
On June 23, 1763, one side of North Main-street in Cork was begun to be flagged, indicating the paving of this principal street.
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June 23. — One side of the North Main-street was begun to be flagged.
July 31. — Prayers for fair weather were offered up in all the churches in Cork; it being the wettest summer ever remembered. 1764 Feb. 20. — A crowd of people began to dig for money near the
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Notorious smuggler Jack the Bachelor spotted near the Exchange
Cork · city · Cork · 1772
John Connor, alias Jack the Bachelor, a notorious smuggler with a government reward on his head, was spotted by soldiers at an alehouse near the Exchange in Cork. He escaped because soldiers could not get a magistrate's order for the main-guard in time.
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12. — John Connor, alias Jack the Bachelor, the notorious smuggler, for whose apprehension the government had offered a large reward, was this day seen by some soldiers at an ale house near the Exchange in this city, and would have been taken if the soldiers had been aided by a party of the main-guard, which they applied for, but could not procure without an order from a magistrate ; in the mean time the fellov/ escaped.
Aug. 1. — The army in garrison fired three volleys on the Mall, and the day was observed with other demonstrations of joy.
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Nunnery founded and endowed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1320
A nunnery was founded in Cork and endowed with certain lands, tithes and rectories. This reflects ecclesiastical establishment in the city in the early 14th century.
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A nunnery was founded here, and endowed with certain lands, 1320 tithes and rectories.
May 17. — Henry de Thrapstown, clerk, was granted a sum of £600 for certain purposes relative to " divers magnates of Ireland, men-at-arms, Sec." who were proceeding to Munster, against the rebels.
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O'Brien of Thomond campaigns in Limerick, Kerry, and Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1381–1382
After the death of Edmond Mortimer, rebels were encouraged and O'Brien of Thomond led an excessive force attempting general conquest in the counties of Limerick, Kerry, and Cork. Gerald Fitzmaurice, earl of Desmond, was sent to suppress the rebellion.
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12.— Upon the death of Edmond, earl of March, lord lieutenant of Ireland, the rebels were so encouraged, that O'Brien of Thomond, with an excessive force, endeavoured to make a general conquest, in the counties of Limerick, Kerry, and Cork ; in consequence of which, and the justice's being unable to remain in Munster, without inconvenience to the king, it was agreed, that Gerald Fitzmaurice, earl of Desmond, should go towards Limerick " to assuage their malice ;" and 200 marks were directed to be paid him, for one quarter's salary, and commissions of oyer and terminer were granted to him, and Walter Coterell.
Si'jyf. 20. — The king pardoned Henry Greffde Bembrok; his crime was, having carried a man, from the port of Cork to foreign parts, without license.
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Obstruction of Gold's cloase lane, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1610
A jury was impanelled to inquire whether the common lane leading to Gold's cloase, towards the king's walls of the city of Cork, had been obstructed, preventing subjects from accessing the city walls with or without carriages.
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"whether the common lane leading to Gold's cloase, towards
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O'Driscoll plunders wine ship at Baltimore harbour
Baltimore · town · Cork · 1537
In February 1537 a Portuguese wine ship driven by tempest into a bay near Baltimore harbour was plundered by Fineen O'Driscoll and his son, who lured the merchants ashore, imprisoned them in the castle, and divided 72 tuns of wine among their neighbours. Waterford merchants retaliated by recapturing the ship and firing great guns at the castle.
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Feb. 20. — Four ships freighted with Portuguese wines, were 1537 driven by a tempest on the west coast of this county; these ships were consigned to the merchants of Waterford, one of which, called La Sancta Maria de Soci, laden with 100 tuns of wine, was driven into a bay near the entrance of Baltimore harbour. Fineen O'Driscoll and his son went on board the vessel, and agreed with the merchants to pilot the ship safe into the harbour for three pipes of wine ; but when they had tasted the liquor, forgetting their promise, they invited the merchants on shore to dine with them in the castle, where they put them into irons and took and plundered 72 tuns of the wine out of the ship, which they divided among their neighbours. The news of this action arrived, on the third of March, to the merchants of Waterford ; who fitted out a vessel, well manned and armed, under the command of Pierce Dobbyn, and the next day at noon arrived suddenly at the ship. Gilly DulT, who was a natural son of 0"Driscoirs, being on board with twenty four of his men, fled out at one side, while Dobbyn boarded her on the other, manned her, and set the prisoners at liberty, and after firing several great guns at the castle, brought off the ship to Waterford, there remaining in it twenty five tuns of wine. Towards the end of the month the mayor of Waterford fitted out thi-ee vessels with artillery and four
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Officer killed in Tuckey Street guard-room quarrel
Tuckey Street · street · Cork · 1784
A quarrel arose in the guard-room in Tuckey Street between two officers of the 32nd regiment. One drew upon the other and wounded him under the left breast, causing instant death.
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31. — A quarrel having arisen in the guard-room in Tuckey street, between two officers of the 32d regiment, one of them drew upon the other, and wounded him under the left breast, in consequence of which he instantly expired.
Sept. 9. — A dangerous mob of armed persons assembled this night in different parts of the city, to the great annoyance of the inhabitants.
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Officers of 53rd regiment assaulted in Mallow-lane, Cork
Cork · city · Cork
Two officers of the 53rd regiment, billeted in Mallow-lane, were refused admission to their quarters and broke windows attempting entry. A group of fellows then assaulted them violently, severely wounding one officer's skull with a sharp instrument.
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At a late hour this night, two officex-s of the 53d regiment, on being repeatedly refused admission into the house on which they were billeted in Mallow-lane, attempted to make good their quarters, and broke some of the windows : while thus engaged, a number of fellows, unconcerned in the affair, assaulted them most violently, and desperately wounded one of them by a stroke with some sharp edged instrument, by which his skull was severely cut, buj; not fractured. The other officer, having been several times knocked down, escaped without a wound. While the wounded man was lying on the ground, he perceived a person coming towards him, of whom he requested assistance; but the fellow^ after viewing him attentively, gave him three or four kicks and went off.
28. — For some weeks past a great number of idle vagabonds had annoyed the city by assembling in different parts of the suburbs on the sabbath day, for the purpose of cutting and hacking, not only one another, but any of the inhabitants who might fall in their way. Several pitched battles were appointed to be fought by these gentry about the May-pole.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 108
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Old Cork on the hill destroyed by wars of neighbouring lords
Cork · city · Cork
The native hill settlement, called Old Cork in the Pacata Hibernia map, had probably been destroyed long before 1545 by the wars of neighbouring lords. Only the fortified island subsisted that year, as shown in the city map annexed to this work.
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being fortified, and defended by the river, it was the only part which subsisted in 1545, according to the map of tlie city in that year, annexed to this work ; the part called old Cork, with the exception of the cathedral, having probably been destroyed long before by the wars of the neighbouring lords.
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Old custom-house replaced with new building
Cork · city · Cork · 1724
The old custom-house being too small was taken down and a new one erected the same year, which building was later occupied by the Royal Cork Institution.
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The old custom-house being too small, it was taken down ;uid 1724
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Order to seize all arms in Orrery and Duhallow
Orrery and Kilmore · barony · Cork · 1689
Lieutenant-general Justin M'Carty, commander in chief in Munster, ordered lieutenant-colonel M'Donough to seize all arms, ammunition, and serviceable horses in Orrery and Duhallow, except those belonging to privy councillors and persons in the army, with swords and bayonets of persons of quality also exempted.
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Feb. 23. — Lieutenant-general Justin M'Carty, commander in chief in Munster,gave an order to lieutenant-colonel M'Donough, "to seize all arms, ammunition, and serviceable horses, in Orrery and Duhallow, except those which belonged to privy councillors and persons in the army ; and also, except swords and baggonets of persons of quality, or gentlemen." An account was to be kept, that satisfaction might be made for them, and no outrage was to be committed in the execution of this order.
26. — M'Carty appointed Sir James Cotter to command his majesty's forces, in the city, the fort, and within the liberties of Cork.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 90
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Organ presented to Cross-street chapel, Cork
Cross Street · street · Cork · 1804
An organ made by Mr. Haddock, a citizen of Cork, was won at a raffle of one hundred and fifty persons at a guinea each by Mr. James Haly, bookseller, who then presented it to the chapel in Cross-street.
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An organ which had been made by a Mr. Haddock, a citizen A. D. of Cork, and lately won at a raffle of one hundred and fifty persons, at a guinea each, by Mr. James Haly bookseller, was presented by him to the chapel in Cross-street.
8. — The river Lee was swollen to an excessive height by the heavy rain, which was accompanied by a gale of wind this night, by which material injury was done to several mills in the neighbourhood of this city. The large conduit, which conveyed the water across the river from the Iron mills of Mr. O'Sullivan, at Haly's bridge, to his Paper mill, was totally swept away, together with a great part of the quay at each side, by which these extensive mills were prevented from working for some time ; the mills of Messrs. Phair and Stotesbury also received much damage.
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Ormond publishes declaration at Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1648
On 6 October 1648, Lord Ormond published a declaration at Cork setting forth his intention to maintain the true Protestant interest, the king's honor, just rights of parliament, and the liberty of the subject.
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Oct. 6 — Lord Ormond published a declaration at Cork, setting forth his intention to maintain the true Protestant interest, the king's honor, just rights of parliament, and the liberty of the subject. A copy of his letter to the supreme council fell into the hands of Colonel Jones, who sent it to the committee at Derby-house: being read in parliament, it was ordered to be sent to the Isle of Wight, to the commissioners then in treaty with the king, to know if he would avow it, and in case he disowned it, to require him to declare against the marquis. — Whereupon the king replied, that if matters were composed by the treaty, the concerns of Ireland should be left to the parliament, and at the same time, desired Ormond to stop all further proceedings for the present. Notwithstanding which, the treaty went forward, and a peace was concluded between the commissioners and the lord lieutenant at Carrick, and fully perfected at Kilkenny, on the 1 7th of January, 1619. Owen O'Neil and the earl of Antrim having refused to submit to this peace, the lord lieutenant prepared to march against them ; but on the murder of the king, he proclaimed Charles the II. first at Youghal, and afterwards at Carrick, and soon after in all the other towns in this province. 1G49 Oliver Cromwell, was appointed by the parliament, general
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 82
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Orrery assembles Cork officials for defence
Cork · city · Cork · 1667
The earl of Orrery assembled Cork's bishop, mayor, aldermen and citizens with army and militia officers, reporting the burning of the English fleet at Chatham by the Dutch. He issued orders for the city's preservation and received assurances of loyalty from the militia of 600 foot and 60 horse.
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Jime — The earl of Orrery assembled the bishop, mayor, aldermen, and citizens of Cork, with the officers of the army and militia, and gave them an account of the burning of the fleet at Chatham by the Dutch. He issued out requisite orders for the preservation of the city for his majesty, and had a cheerful assurance from all present that they would follow the same as long as they lived, and that the militia, then consisting of 600 foot and 60 horse, were ready to do duty when commanded. In case of any sea alarm, he ordered some forces to march into the Great Island, and a party of the militia to garrison the castle of Belvelly: and on tliis occasion also garrisons were placed in Castlemore, Mallow and Doneraile.
Aug. — A fire broke out in Scilly near Kinsale, which consumed a great part of the place.
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O'Sullivan Bear patent and obligations at Dunboy Castle
near Dunboy · street · Cork · 1565
In 1565, O'Sullivan Bear took out a patent for his estate which required him to provide Mac Carthy More with free entertainment for two days and nights at Dunboy Castle whenever Mac Carthy visited Bearhaven, and to send provender to Pallace for Mac Carthy's horses.
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1565 During the government of Sir Heniy Sidney, Mac Carthy More was created earl of Clancarre- He went over to England, and made a surrender of his estate to Queen Elizabeth, which she regranted to him by letters patent, and after he had sworn fealty, conferred on him the above title, and paid the chargesof his journey. He was at the same time, made lord Baron of Valentia. O'Sullivan Bear also took out a patent for his estate, wherein was a proviso that he should pay all such rents and services as were due to the said earl of Clancarre ; amongst these were the following : Every time Mac Carthy More, thought proper to go to Bearhaven, O'Sullivan was obliged to give him and hi« followers, entertainment for two days, and two nights, in his castle of Dunboy, gratis, and also to quarter as many as he brought with him on the adjacent coiintry ; he was to send provender to Pallace for such of M'Carty More's horses, as he kept for his own riding, and to pay his groom 3s. 4d. out of every arable plowland;
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O'Sullivan seizes ships at Bearhaven, hangs English captain
Bearhaven · bay · Cork · 1531
In 1531 Dermot O'Sullivan, prince of Bear and Bantry, sent a squadron of ships to capture an English vessel that had taken a Spanish fishing ship near the Durseys. Both vessels were brought into Bearhaven, where O'Sullivan hanged the English captain and released the Spaniard.
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1531 O'Sullivan tells the following story with great ostentation : An English ship took a Spanish vessel that was fishing near the Durseys ; upon which his grandfather, Dermot O'Sullivan, prince of Bear and Bantry, (as he calls him) having notice of it, manned out a small squadron of ships, and brought both the Englishman and the Spanish vessel into Bearhaven. The English captain he hanged, and set the other at liberty.
1532 This year a blazing star was seen in Ireland.
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Palisade gates sought for St. Finn Barry's churchyard
Cork · city · Cork · 1765
In October 1765, three pairs of palisade gates and stone piers were advertised for the churchyard of St. Finn Barry's in Cork.
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Three pair of palisade gates and stone piers for the church-yard of St. Finn Barry's were advertized for.
Oct. 20. — Several linen and cotton gowns were burnt on the backs of the wearers, by being sprinkled with aqua-fortis, with
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Pamphlet attacking cess circulated in Dublin streets
Dublin · city · Dublin · 1570
A pamphlet criticizing the government's 'cess' tax and naming specific government members was circulated in the streets of Dublin. In response, Sir Henry Sidney issued an offensive proclamation that caused widespread public ferment.
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their charges, instead of interrupting Hooker tlie day before in the midst of his opinions, so derogatory to the rights and dignity of the house. But the rules of order were not then settled, either in England or Ireland. The government party pressed the speaker to apply a remedy to what they were pleased to consider disorders. The speaker proceeded to do so, and choosing to be guided in this, by the usages of the English parliaments, requested instruction regarding them, which was immediately volunteered by Hooker, but without supplying any thing much to the purpose. This very prejudiced and unprincipled writer gives us no further account of this parliament than as follows. " The monday following, sir Christopher Barnewall and his complices having better considered themselves, were quiet and contented, and the parliament begun with some troubles, had its continuance and end with better success." The two contested bills were passed in subsequent sessions ; whether any propositions of the government were altogether rejected, we are not directly infonued: nor was Hooker a person likely to infomi us ; he shews on all occasions a remarkable anxiety to throw a veil over the miscarriages of government. His words "better success," however, seem to imply very moderate approbation ; and from Sidney's speech on dissolving the parliament, as reported by Campion, there is great reason to believe that this assembly concurred in the general sentiments regarding cess ; disapproved of his proclamation on that subject as illegal, and declined to furnish him with any supplies by way of substitute for cess, to enable him to reduce the Irish countries, being satisfied with the present extent of English dominion, and persuaded that the marchers were as well able to repel the Irish, as those of England were, to repel the Scotch borderers. It appears also from Campion that a pamphlet had been dispersed in the streets of Dublin, impugning the cess, and attacking several members of the government by name for their conduct in the matter; upon which Sidney issued some proclamation of an offensive nature, which produced a general ferment, as is evident from his expressions. " Many a good fellow," said he, " talks of Eobin Hood, that never drew in his bow, and many an idle head is full of proclamations, and conceiveth certain far fetches, able hi his ivccning to wield a realm.'''' This was on the 12th of December 1570, Sidney left Ireland in Slarch following.
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Papal nuncio arrives in river Kenmare
near Kenmare River · bay · Kerry · 1645
A nuncio from Pope Urban VIII arrived in the river Kenmare with ammunition, arms, and a retinue of ecclesiastics and Italians.
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Oct. 22 — A nuncio from pope Urban VIII arrived in the river Kenmare with amuumition, arms, and a retinue of ecclesiastics and Italians.
Towards the end of this year, lord Inchiquin sent a party to besiege the castle of Bunratty^, which they performed, and found there enough of horses to remount the cavalry.
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Parapets erected on Cork quays by mayoral order
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
Parapets were erected on the quays of Cork city by order of the mayor, improving safety along the river frontage.
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Parapets were erected on the quays of this city, by order of the mayor.
13. — A hot impress took place at Cove, when some useful hands were procured for the naval service
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Parishioners at St. Paul's church form peace patrol
Cork · city · Cork · 1786
At a meeting in the vestry room of St. Paul's church in Cork, parishioners resolved to establish an association to attend each night in rotation and patrol through the parish for the purpose of preserving the peace.
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23. — At a meeting held in the vestry room of St. Paul's church, the parishioners entered into several resolutions for the purpose of preserving the peace, one of which was to establish an association to attend each night in rotation, to patrol through the parish.
Fch. 14. — Mr. William Spread and his brother, passing by Kilcondy pound, and seeing there one hundred horses with bridles and saddles which, they conceived must have been left there by the White boys, immediately liberated them, and searching the house near the pound, they found one cwt. of gunpowder, and a large quantity of duck shot and slugs, which they brought away with them.
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Parliament advises fort at Baltimore harbour
Baltimore · town · Cork · 1552
In 1552 parliament advised the King to build a fort on Baltimore harbour to compel foreign fishermen to pay tribute. The plan was not executed due to the king's death.
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The King was advised by the parliament to build a fort on the harbour of Baltimore, to oblige foreign fishermen to pay a tribute ; but this advice was not put into execution, in consequence of the king's death.
Jan. 13. — Amongst the Roche M.S. S. is extant a bond of this 1553 date whereby John Coppinger, a merchant of Cork, bound himself to Dominick Roche of said city merchant, in a penalty of one hundred pounds " to accomplish and fulfil his promise, oath and fidelity, made with the above named Dominick, and according thereto, to marry and take to his wife one Kateryne Roche, daughter to the said Dominick and Genet Goull, at such time and season as they should appoint," and never obtain a divorce, or separate from the said Kateryne, even though he might be enabled to do so by any of the courts spiritual or temporal.
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Parliamentary representation and the journey to Dublin
Dublin · city · Dublin
Distant corporations found the journey to Dublin for parliamentary representation difficult and dangerous. They considered it a favor to be allowed to return strangers residing in Dublin as their representatives instead of making the journey themselves.
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neutralized by a supply of obsequious members from other parts. The distant corporations were, as we have seen, iu a manner isolated from the rest of the kingdom : their attention was confined to the free government of their little local communities ; and as they regarded the lords of the county as their implacable enemies, so they seem as yet to have regarded the government as invariably their friend. Between them there had been hitherto no conflicting interests, no political jealousies ; they had for centiuies been the natural allies of each other, against English rebels and Irish enemies; the penal laws were as yet unexecuted, and perhaps unknown, or despised as impracticable in their localities. From all these causes the towns entertained no apprehensions of encroachments on their liberties ; they knew little probably of the general politics of the kingdom, and took little interest in the subject of legislation. The custom, expensive at that time, of sending representatives to parliament, was by them esteemed a burthen from which they were not unwilling to be excused ; the journey to Dublin was difficult and dangerous, and they considered it a boon to be allowed to return as their representatives strangers resident in that city. It was indeed contrary to law to return any person to parliament, who was not a resident of the town which returned him; but this law had generally, at least in England, and probably also in Ireland, been evaded, or had fallen into some disuse, and this circumstance afforded Sidney an opportunity in a great degree to mould a parliament in accordance with his wishes. He contrived,* (doubtless in a great degree through the agency and management of sheriffs,) that Englishmen should sit as representatives for many of the corporate towns, men who had acquired in their own country very abject notions on the subject of the prerogative, and were therefore fit instruments for his purpose. His efforts however were unable to influence the elections within the pale, where his views were understood. The members returned by that portion of the kingdom seem to have been quite aware of his object, and prepared for a conflict : they were probably sensible of the means by which the penal laws had been lately enacted, in opposition to the wishes of the nation ; means which may have
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Parliamentary subsidy assessed on Cork and Munster
Cork · city · Cork · 1379
A parliamentary subsidy was assessed upon Munster, Kilkenny and Wexford. The county of Cork was to pay 45 marks, the city of Cork £10, and the clergy of the diocese of Cork 100s.
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A parliamentary subsidy was assessed upon Munster, Kilkenny and Wexford, of which, the county of Cork was to pay 45 marks, the city of Cork £10, and the cities of Waterford and Limerick, £10 each; the clergy also granted a subsidy^ of which, 100s. was to be paid by those of the diocese of Cork.
June 6. — 100s. was paid to Edward Perys, as a recompense 1377 for a horse of the value of 20 marks, which had been killed in an expedition against the Barretts, rebels in the county of Cork.
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Parliament-bridge swept away by flood
Cork · city · Cork · 1804
The wooden bridge called Parliament-bridge over the south branch of the Lee was carried away by a flood. A man later fell into the river among its ruins and drowned.
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28. — ^The wooden bridge, called Parliament-bridge, over the south branch of the Lee, was this morning carried away by the flood.
Ju7ie 6. — Major-General Sir Eyre Coote, K.B., the Earl and Countess of Cork, Lord and Lady Gardner, and several military and naval officers, went to Spike Island, to attend the ceremony of laying the first stone of the new works about to be erected there ; it was laid on the S.E. part of the Island.
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Party zeal and civic strife in Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1751
A 1751 pamphlet describes Cork city as consumed by pride and party faction, where no public advantage can be achieved because opposing factions block every initiative. The city's political life is portrayed as wild with contention over filling a vacant dignity.
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Newenham's.* *' This city, sir, of ours, has very little curious or worth the attention of a traveller ; we have but few public buildings of any note and as few places of genteel diversion ; our people mostly mind the grand article of their trade which gives us a name abroad and brings us money home ; yet makes but a small shew amon^ the~people, being engrossed by a few who have neither a benevolent spirit to do any public good, or a heart open to any thing more than barely their own necessities ; indeed a spirit of pride and party zeal reigns in a high degree with many, who sticK not at great expense in actions base and quite unworthy the dignity of men. No public advantage is proposed by one, but, by the other party it's opposed ; thus they clash for envy or contention, and the good all would desire, by none can be obtained. This spirit enters every act, every scene of public concern in our city. We now have a place of dignity just void, and all hands and hearts are at work to fill the same ; the reigning party fury now roars and gnashes her angry teeth as fearing her power will sink in supplying this vacancy. The city's quite wild ; some say one man, some say another shall be put in ; and to enforce it, some spend their money, some waste their time, few consider the worth of either, but most like madmen, act as wild fancy governs or party zeal commands."
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Patent of chief serjeancy of Cork confirmed
Cork · city · Cork · 1360
The king confirmed the patent of chief serjeancy of the county of Cork, which Maurice, earl of Desmond, had granted to Geoffrey de Styneche on payment of one rose per annum.
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20. — The king confirmed the patent of chief serjeancy of the county of Cork, which was granted on payment of one rose per annum, by Maurice, earl of Desmond, to Geoffrey de Styneche.
Writs were directed to the sovereign and baililTs of Youghal, and the mayor and bailiffs of Cork, ordering them to prevent persons from going to foreign parts.
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Patrick Mede's Latin inscription in Kinsale church, 1558
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1558
A Latin inscription placed in 1558 in the chancel of Kinsale church by Patrick Mede describes him as a burgess and often sovereign of Kinsale and citizen of Cork, illustrating the intimate civic connections between the two towns.
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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,
(1) Stanihuvst. (2) Roehc MS.
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Patrick Redmond executed and resuscitated at Gallows Green
Cork · city · Cork · 1766
On September 10, 1766, tailor Patrick Redmond was executed at Gallows Green in Cork for robbing a dwelling house, but was restored to life after hanging nine minutes, through the efforts of actor Glover, and subsequently escaped.
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Sept. 10. — A tailor of the name of Patrick Redmond, was executed at Gallows Green, for robbing the dwelling house of John Griffin. Glover the player who was then in Cork, took an active part in this man's restoration, after he had hung nine minutes and was cut down, he was perfectly restored to life by the dint of friction and fumigation; he afterwards made his escape, got drunk, went to the play house door the night of his execution to return Mr. Glover thanks, and put the whole audience in terror and consternation. He was the third tailor that made his escape from the gallows since the year 1755.
15. — A fire broke out in a thatched cabin in the south liberties between Bandon road and Saint Finn Barrys, there being at the tinie a strong S. W. wind, the flames were communicated to several others, by which seventy-three were consumed to ashes, and 300 people reduced to the utmost want.
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Peace proclaimed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1763
Peace between England, France, Spain, and Portugal was proclaimed in Cork on April 4, 1763, with the night concluding in bell-ringing, bonfires, and illuminations.
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April 4. — Peace was proclaimed in Cork between England, France, Spain, and Portugal, The night concluded with ringing of bells, bonfires, illuminations, &;c.
May 9. — The workmen began to clear the channel of the river in order to build the new wall.
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Peace with France and Spain proclaimed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1749
In 1749 a peace with France and Spain was proclaimed in Cork, formally ending the wartime conditions that had affected the port and garrison town. This followed years of conflict including the Kinsale prisoner uprising.
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1749 A peace with France and Spain was proclaimed in Cork. Jime 7. — A fire broke out at Cunyglass in this county, which
consumed all the houses on both sides of the street as far as the bridge.
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Pensioners inspection at Cork's new Barrack
Cork · city · Cork · 1809
A lengthy inspection of pensioners at the new Barrack in Cork city concluded, with seven hundred and forty-seven approved. The event highlights the significant military pensioner population in the city.
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Dec. — The inspection of the pensioners, which had been going on for sometime at the new Barrack in this city, terminated, when the numbers approved of amounted to seven hundred and forty-seven .
18 — This morning about half-past two o'clock, two houses recently built in Cove fell in, and buried in their ruins twelve unfortunate persons ; the heavy rains had undermined the cliiF which was behhid them.
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Perkin Warbeck appears in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1491
Perkin Warbeck landed on the southern coast of Ireland without troops or retinue and appeared in the city of Cork in the character of Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, claiming to have escaped from the Tower.
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Perkin Warbeck, having landed on the southern coast of Ireland, without troops or retinue, or any means for fomenting an insurrection, appeared in the city of Cork, in the character of Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, second son of Edward IV,
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