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Clan warfare in Muskerry and Cork region
near Muskerry · street · Cork · 1260
Around 1260, a quarrel arose between the McCarthys, O'Driscolls, O'Donovans, Mac Donoch, Mac Mahonna, Mac Swineys, and the inhabitants of Muskerry. The factions weakened each other so severely through their dissensions that the Desmonds ultimately overcame them all.
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A quarrelhaving arisen between the Carties, and the O'DriscoUs, 1260 the O'Donavaies, Mac Donoch, Mac Mahonna, the Mac Swmes, and the inhabitants of Muskerry, they weakened themselves so much on all sides by their cruel dissentions that the Desmonds in the end overcame them all.
Thomas Fitzmaurice founded a friary near Youghal this year, 1268 or according to Clyn 1271, in which the friar's preachers seated themselves.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 43
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Somewhere about Muskerry, around 1260, a quarrel broke out between the McCarthys, the O'Driscolls, the O'Donovans, Mac Donoch, Mac Mahonna, the Mac Swineys, and the people of Muskerry themselves. They weakened each other so badly on all sides through their cruel dissensions that the Desmonds in the end overcame them all.
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Convicts attempt to break out of Cork city gaol
Cork · city · Cork · 1769
Convicts under sentence of death in the city gaol, with other prisoners, partly removed their irons and attempted to break out, but were prevented by the gaoler and his assistants.
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Sept. \\ttJi — The convicts under sentence of death in the 17G9 city gaol, with some others of the prisoners, got their irons partly off, and attempted to break out, but were prevented and secured by the vigilance of the gaoler and his assistants.
The south chapel was built. 1'7G
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 216
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In September 1769, convicts under sentence of death in the city gaol here in Cork, along with some other prisoners, got their irons partly off and attempted to break out. They were prevented and secured by the vigilance of the gaoler and his assistants.
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Cork common council resolves to wear only city-manufactured clothes
Cork · city · Cork · 1810
The common council of Cork entered into a resolution to wear no clothes but those manufactured in the city, as an act of civic solidarity.
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Sept. 24. — The common council entered into a resolution to wear no clothes but those manufactured in this city.
Oct. 10. — The corporation determined to improve this city, by pulling down the houses on the right of Blackmoor-lane, and continuing Sullivan's-quay to the South-bridge.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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Cork, in 1810. On September 24, the common council entered into a resolution to wear no clothes but those manufactured in this city. Then on October 10, the corporation determined to improve the city by pulling down the houses on the right of Blackmoor Lane and continuing Sullivan's Quay to the South Bridge.
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Cork petitions House of Commons for a new gaol
Cork · city · Cork · 1806
A petition from Cork city seeking leave to erect a new gaol was presented to the House of Commons by Mr. Hutchinson and referred to a committee.
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A petition from this city, soliciting leave to erect a new gaol, was presented to the house of commons by Mr. Hutchinson, and referred to a committee.
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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 142
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In 1806, Cork petitioned the House of Commons for leave to erect a new gaol. Mr. Hutchinson presented it, and it was referred to a committee. That April, the magistrates of the city remonstrated about gunpowder on Charlotte Quay. Government ordered that no more powder be deposited in the ordnance stores there before exportation. Instead, it was to be conveyed direct from the manufactory at Ballincollig, through roads not within the city or its suburbs, and deposited at Blackrock, or some other place equally distant.
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Cork principal theatre destroyed by fire
Cork · city · Cork · 1759
The principal theatre of Cork, built in 1759, was lately destroyed by fire. The taste for the drama was so feeble that there was no likelihood of its being rebuilt.
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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
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 33
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Cork had a principal theatre, built in 1759, and it was lately destroyed by fire. The taste for the drama was so feeble that there was no likelihood of its being rebuilt. The same decline had touched other places of amusement in the city. An assembly house had stood on George's Street, where gay amusements are still remembered by many. Another was built in 1770 in Tuckey Street, a large room with a music gallery and suitable apartments, for a musical club that held its meetings there for several years. A great change has taken place. Modern reserve and exclusiveness now confine frivolous amusements chiefly to private houses, and with the aid of an increasing religious spirit, have extinguished these establishments. The first assembly house has furnished the site of a place of worship for the Methodists. The second, for the Independents. The music room is temporarily used as a meeting house of the Scots church. So the theatre's loss is part of a wider fading of public amusement in the city.
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Cork workhouse finished and opened
Cork · city · Cork · 1748
In 1748 the Cork workhouse was finished and opened for the reception of foundling children, beggars, and others. This institution, funded partly by coal duties, addressed poverty and child welfare in the city.
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The work-house was fmished, and opened for the reception of foundling children, beggars, Sic.
The gaol of Kinsale took fire, and 54 prisoners, chiefly Spanish, perished.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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The workhouse in Cork was finished and opened in 1748, for the reception of foundling children, beggars, and others. The institution was funded partly by coal duties.
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Corporation shambles for meal and milk in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1733
In 1733 the corporation built shambles (market stalls) for the sale of meal and milk on the south side of Cork city, at a cost of £140. This provided regulated food retail infrastructure for the urban poor.
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The corporation erected shambles for the sale of meal and milk 173.3 at the south side of the city, which cost £140.
Forty carcases of beef were seized, and burnt before the 1735 exchange of Cork, as not being fit for transportation.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 98
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In 1733 the corporation of Cork built shambles, market stalls, for the sale of meal and milk on the south side of the city. The work cost 140 pounds. Two years later, in 1735, forty carcases of beef were seized and burnt before the exchange of Cork, as not being fit for transportation.
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Cromwell departs from Youghal for England
Youghal · town · Cork · 1650
Having returned from Clonmel to Youghal, Cromwell embarked for England, leaving his son-in-law Ireton as lord president of Munster to command the army.
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Jlfaf/ 29 — Cromwell having returned from Clonmel to Youghal, embarked for England, leaving his son-in-law Ireton, the lord president of Munster, to command the army.
Dec. — The marquis of Ormond and lord Inchiquin quitted the kingdom, and went into France.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 83
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In 1650, Cromwell returned from Clonmel to Youghal and embarked for England, leaving his son-in-law Ireton as lord president of Munster to command the army. That December, the marquis of Ormond and lord Inchiquin quitted the kingdom and went into France.
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Donough Mac Carthy founds kingdom of Cork
Cork · city · Cork
Turlough, monarch of Ireland, reduced Munster and divided it into Desmond and Thomond. He gave Desmond to Donough Mac Carthy, who founded the kingdom of Cork, and Thomond to Connor O'Brien.
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Turlough, monarch of Ireland, father to Roderick O'Connor, king of Connaught, reduced Munster, and divided it into two parts, viz : Desmond, and Thomond, or North and South Munster. The first he gave to Donough Mac Carthy, who founded the kingdom of Cork ; and the other he conferred on Connor O'Brien.
Dermot, the son of Turlough O'Brien laid waste and plundered the town of Cork, and sacrilegiously carried away the relics of Saint Finnbarr.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 39
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Cork began with Donough Mac Carthy's kingdom. Turlough, monarch of Ireland and father to Roderick O'Connor, king of Connaught, reduced Munster and divided it into Desmond and Thomond. He gave Desmond to Donough Mac Carthy, who founded the kingdom of Cork, and Thomond to Connor O'Brien. Dermot, son of Turlough O'Brien, laid waste and plundered the town of Cork, and sacrilegiously carried away the relics of Saint Finnbarr.
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Draw-bridges made on Cork north and south bridges
Cork · city · Cork · 1678
Draw-bridges were constructed on the north and south bridges of the city of Cork by order of Lord Shannon, the governor.
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Draw-bridges were made on the north and sonth bridges of the city of Cork, by order of lord Shannon the governor.
June 10. — The corporation oftlie city of Cork, by a bye-law, changed the mode of choosing the mayoi-and sheriffs. The mayor and two sheriffs before made choice, of three persons each out of the council, being nine in all, who with the present mayor and sheriffs made twelve. These twelve went into the castle, and there contimi?d till they made choice of three other persons out of the common council, to be offered to the freemen as candidates for the mayoralty, one of whom they elected by votes ; in case of disagreement of the twelve men until twelve o'clock at night, the mayor and sheriffs made choice next day of three more, and proceeded as before upon a choice of three persons to be offered to the freemen as candidates for the office of mayor. The new mode adopted was, that the mayor and sheriffs as formerly should choose three persons, who were to retire as before to the castle, and if they disagreed until twelve at night, the mayor was next day at eleven o'clock to call a council, the majority of which M'ere to agree on three persons to be offered as candidates.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 89
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In 1678, the city of Cork saw draw-bridges made on the north and south bridges, by order of Lord Shannon, the governor. That same year, on June 10, the corporation of the city of Cork changed how they chose the mayor and sheriffs. A bye-law set out the old way and the new. Before, the mayor and two sheriffs each chose three persons from the council, nine in all. These nine, with the present mayor and sheriffs, made twelve. They went into the castle and stayed there till they chose three other persons from the common council, to be offered to the freemen as candidates for the mayoralty. The freemen then elected one by votes. If the twelve could not agree by twelve o'clock at night, the mayor and sheriffs chose three more the next day and proceeded as before. The new mode kept the mayor and sheriffs choosing three persons, who retired to the castle as before. If they disagreed until twelve at night, the mayor next day at eleven was to call a council, and the majority agreed on three persons to be offered as candidates.
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Dunboy Castle delivered to Spaniards by O'Sullivan
near Dunboy · street · Cork · 1601
Daniel O'Sullivan delivered Dunboy Castle in Bearhaven to the Spaniards in December 1601, as part of a wider handover of west Cork castles to Spanish forces 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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 70
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Somewhere about Dunboy, a castle stood in Bearhaven. In December 1601, Daniel O'Sullivan delivered it to the Spaniards. He was not alone in doing so. Donough O'Driscoll gave Castlehaven. Sir Fineen O'Driscoll gave Baltimore and Dunalong, on the island of Inisherkan. These west Cork strongholds passed to Spanish hands during the Kinsale campaign.
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Dutch ships captured and brought into Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1665
Several rich ships were taken from the Dutch and brought into Kinsale as prizes during this year.
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1665 Several rich ships were this year taken from the Dutch, and brought into Kinsale.
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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 85
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Kinsale, in Cork. In 1665, several rich ships were taken from the Dutch and brought into this town as prizes. The record gives no details of the captures themselves, no names of the vessels or their commanders, only that the ships were rich and that they were taken from the Dutch and brought here.
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Earl of Desmond buried at Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1534
Thomas, the 12th Earl of Desmond, died at Rathkeale in County Limerick in 1534 at a great age and was buried at Youghal. His second wife Catherine Fitz-Gerald was reputed to have lived to 140 years of age.
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1534 Thomas, the r2th earl of Desmond, died at Rathkeale in the county of Limerick, being of great age, and was buried at Youghal. He married, first, Ellen, daughter of Mac Carty, of Muskerry, by whom he had a son Maurice, who died before his father. James, the son of Maurice was the 13th earl who, soon after his coming over from England to take possession of the earldom, was cruelly murdered by his uncle, sir Maurice of Desmond. The second wife of Thomas the 12th earl, was Catherine Fitz-Gerald, daughter of the Fitz-Geralds, of the house of Drumana, in the county of Waterford, and was reputed to have lived to 1 4T) years of age.
1535 The Reformation was introduced into Ireland.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 59
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Youghal is a town the road passes through. In 1534 Thomas, the 12th Earl of Desmond, died at Rathkeale in County Limerick, being of great age, and was buried in this town. He married first Ellen, daughter of Mac Carty of Muskerry, by whom he had a son Maurice, who died before his father. James, son of Maurice, became the 13th earl, but soon after coming over from England to take possession of the earldom, he was cruelly murdered by his uncle, Sir Maurice of Desmond. Thomas's second wife was Catherine Fitz-Gerald, daughter of the Fitz-Geralds of the house of Drumana in County Waterford, and she was reputed to have lived to 140 years of age.
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Felon dashes from county gaol over Wandesford's bridge
Cork · city · Cork · 1791
On February 27, 1791, a felon confined in the county gaol rushed out when the latch was opened and ran towards Hanover Street over Wandesford's bridge, where the turnkey overtook him.
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Feb. 27. — A felon, confined in the county gaol, rushed out when the latch was opened, and ran towards Hanover street, over Wandesfords' bridge, where the turnkey overtook him; upon this
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 130
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In the city of Cork, on the 27th of February, 1791, a felon confined in the county gaol rushed out when the latch was opened. He ran towards Hanover Street, over Wandesford's bridge, where the turnkey overtook him. The record breaks off there, and what followed is not told.
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Fire consumes tallow house in Harper's-lane, Cork
Cork · city · Cork
An alarming fire broke out in Mr. Harman's tallow house in Harper's-lane, Cork, which entirely consumed the premises.
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May 25. — An alarming fire in Mr. Harman's tallow house in Harper's-lane, which entirely consumed it,
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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 151
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Cork has known destructive fire. On May the 25th, an alarming fire broke out in Mr. Harman's tallow house in Harper's-lane, and it entirely consumed the premises.
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Fire consumes turpentine manufactory in St Barry's, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1810
A terrible fire broke out in the turpentine manufactory of Messrs. Barrett and Keays in St. Barry's, Cork, consuming the whole concern.
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15. — A terrible fire in the turpentine manufactory of Messrs. Barrett and Keays, in St, Barry's j the whole of the concern was consumed.
^pril. — An action, brought by Thomas Walker against William Lumley, the representative of the pipe water Company, was tried by Judge Day, in this city, for raising the weir near the pipe water works to a certain height, and for shutting up two hatchways, thereby diverting the water, which ought to flow through the southern, into the northern channel. The facts of this case, as they appeared in evidence, were these: — In the year 1765, the weir was built by Nicholas Fitton, to assist a project, which was then on foot, for making the river Lee navigable to Macromp; but he was only suffered to make the weir 18 inches high, and was compelled to put two hatches in it of sufficient breadth, to let the water flow in abundance into the Southern channel. In the year 1785 the weir was in some degree raised by an engineer of the pipe water company, but not to a height sufficient to exclude the water from the Southern channel, until in the Summer of 1791, Mr. Attiwell Hayes, who was one of the pipe water Company, raised it to the height of about six feet, and blocked up the hatches. The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff", with six pence damages and six pence costs.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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On the 15th, in 1810, a terrible fire broke out in the turpentine manufactory of Messrs. Barrett and Keays in St. Barry's, Cork. The whole of the concern was consumed. Nothing more of the event is recorded. A turpentine manufactory would have held resins, spirits, and oils, all quick to burn, but the record does not say how the fire started, how long it lasted, or whether anyone was hurt. It gives only the date, the owners, the place, and the total loss.
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Fire destroys 14 cabins in Rathcormac
Rathcormack · town · Cork · 1766
On June 11, 1766, a fire destroyed fourteen thatched cabins in Rathcormac.
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June 11. — Afire destroyed 14 thatched cabins in Eathcormac. 13. — Lieutenant-general Boscawen reviewed in a field near the Lough, the 26th, 44th, and 63d regiments of foot.
16. — Bartholemew Leary was convicted of cutting down, and stealing grass out of a field, for which he was sentenced to be whipt from north gate to Lavit's buildings, and afterwards from south gate to the gallows, and round same, wdth a bundle of grass hanging under his neck.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 105
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Rathcormack is a town the road passes through. On June 11, 1766, a fire destroyed 14 thatched cabins here. The record gives no cause and no names, only the date and the number gone.
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First potatoes landed in Ireland at Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1616
Tradition records that the first potatoes landed in Ireland were brought to Youghal by Sir Walter Raleigh. This is noted alongside the creation of Sir Richard Boyle as Baron Boyle of Youghal in 1616.
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of Youghal. It was in this town that the first potatoes were landed in Ireland, by Sir Walter Raleigh. The person who
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 75
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Youghal is where tradition says the first potatoes landed in Ireland, brought by Sir Walter Raleigh. In 1616, Sir Richard Boyle was created Baron Boyle of Youghal.
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Fish market built at Watergate Lane
Watergate Lane · street · Cork · 1756
The fish market at the end of Watergate-lane was built.
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The fish market at the end of Watergate-lane was built. J75Q John Swete the mayor of Cork committed to Bridewell all
the tradesmen who were brought before him, for refusing to pay the several masters of trades an exorbitant quarterage, upon which the several quarterers commenced a law suit against him in the court of King's Bench, and after the cause was heard,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 215
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Built in 1756, a fish market at the end of Watergate-lane in Cork. The market was built at the end of the lane.
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Flood damages bridges on Cork to Tralee road
Cork · city · Cork · 1815
Heavy rain caused a great flood in the river, damaging bridges in Cork and Kerry, particularly on the road from Cork to Tralee. Much damage was done in the city and neighbourhood.
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12. — On this night and the following morning there was very heavy rain, and a great flood in the river, by which much damage was done in the city and its neighbourhood ; several of the bridges in the counties of Cork and Kerry suffered materially, particularly those on the line of road from this city to Tralee.
Nov. 10. — As five constables were conducting their prisoners from Bantry, they were attacked on the Bandon road, within two miles of this city, with a volley of stones from about thirty fellows, who deprived them of their arms and rescued the prisoners. Two of the escort escaped into town, after having been cruelly beaten, when Mr. sheriff Deane took a party of dragoons with him, and proceeded to the place where the outrage took place, but could receive no information by which he could trace the flight of the i-uffians.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 152
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Cork saw a bad night of rain. On the twelfth, the river rose in a great flood and did much damage in the city and its neighbourhood. Several bridges in the counties of Cork and Kerry suffered, particularly those on the road from this city to Tralee. Later that month, on November 10, five constables were bringing prisoners from Bantry. On the Bandon road, within two miles of the city, about thirty men threw a volley of stones, took the constables' arms, and freed the prisoners. Two of the escort escaped into town after a cruel beating. Mr. Sheriff Deane took a party of dragoons to the place where it happened, but could get no information to trace those who fled.
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Grand volunteer review at the Mardyke, Cork
Mardyke · electoral division · Cork · 1780
A grand review of the United Independent Volunteers of Cork was held in the great meadow at the end of the Mardyke, showcasing the strength of the volunteer movement in the city.
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May 31. — There was a grand review of the United Independent volunteei's of this city, in the great meadow at the end of the Mardyke.
June 29. — The corporation presented colonel Crosbie of the 67th regiment with his freedom in a silver box.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 122
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The road passes through Mardyke, in Cork. In 1780, on May 31, there was a grand review of the United Independent Volunteers of the city, held in the great meadow at the end of the Mardyke. Later that summer, on June 29, the corporation presented Colonel Crosbie of the 67th regiment with his freedom in a silver box.
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Great fire consumes most of Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1622
A dreadful fire broke out in Cork, consuming the greatest part of the city. The event represents a major civic disaster in early seventeenth-century Cork.
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A dreadful fire happened in Cork, which consumed the greatest ,q29 part of the city.
The Capuchins first came into Ireland. \^i?,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 76
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Cork, the city the road passes through, burned badly in 1622. A dreadful fire broke out and consumed the greatest part of the city. That is nearly all that is recorded of it, but it was enough. The greatest part of a city, gone in one fire.
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Hanover Street flooding from blocked sewer
Hanover Street · street · Cork · 1784
Hanover Street in Cork was flooded for several weeks due to someone stopping the main sewer and encroaching on the river bed, making it almost impassable. Lamps were also not lighted during the summer at this time.
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July 28. — Hanover-street was so flooded for some weeks past, as to have been almost impassable : it was caused by some person stopping the main sewer and encroaching on the bed of the river.
The lamps at this time were not lighted during the summer.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 125
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A flooded street in Cork. Hanover Street was under water for weeks before July 28, 1784, so badly that it was almost impassable. Someone had stopped the main sewer and encroached on the bed of the river. The lamps at that time were not lighted during the summer.
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High courts of justice held in Cork for Irish massacre trials
Cork · city · Cork · 1651
High courts of justice were held in Cork county for the trial of those involved in the Irish massacre. Most had already been destroyed by sword and pestilence, so no more than 200 suffered by the hands of the executioner.
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1651 High courts of justice were held in this county, for the trial of
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In 1651, high courts of justice were held in Cork for the trial of those involved in the Irish massacre. Most had already been destroyed by sword and pestilence, so no more than 200 suffered by the hands of the executioner.
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High tide floods Cork quays and cellars
Cork · city · Cork · 1745
In September 1745 a very high tide overflowed the quays of Cork and filled all the cellars in the town, causing considerable mischief. This demonstrates the vulnerability of the low-lying city to tidal flooding.
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Sept. — A very high tide overflowed the quays, and filled all 1745 the cellars in the town, and did considerable mischief.
The body of True Blues first assembled in this city.
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Cork has always lived close to the water. In September 1745, a very high tide overflowed the quays and filled all the cellars in the town, and did considerable mischief.
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Horse swept from Carrigrohane found dead at Reily's Marsh weir
near Carrigrohane · townland · Cork · 1767
Great floods in the rivers caused considerable damage. A horse brought down from Carrigrohane by the current was found dead at the weir back of Reily's Marsh.
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23. — There were great floods in the rivers which did considerable damage in various places ; a horse which had been brought down from Carrigrohane by the current, was found dead at the weir back of Reily's marsh.
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.
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Somewhere close to Carrigrohane, in 1767, great floods in the rivers did considerable damage. A horse was swept from here by the current and carried down until it was found dead at the weir back of Reily's Marsh.
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Inquisition at Cork on manors and bishopric lands
Cork · city · Cork · 1584
An inquisition taken at Cork on November 4, 1584, found that Lombard had usurped the manor of Cloghroe, that the manor of Callin alias Glin between Cork and Kinsale was the ancient possession of the earl of March, and that Glany and Mourne alias Ballynamony near Mallow had been ancient corporations.
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This year an inquisition was taken at Cork on the 4th of 1584 November, when it was found that Lombard, who was constable of Cloghroe, usurped the possession of that manor which belonged to the crown ; that the manor of Callin alias Glin, between Cork and Kinsale, was the antient possession of the earl of March, and was intiiided upon by Richard Roche of Kinsale ; and that Glany was an antient corporation ; that Mourne alias Ballynamony, near Mallow, had been an antient corporation ; and that on the death of Matthew Sheyn, bishop of Ross, that see had three plowlands of Ballynaspick, the rent of Rochefort's land, the rent of Currickanaway of Ringaskiddy, Downaghmore, Aghabulloge and Canaboy, with the profits and rents of Ballyvouniy and Killanully.
Sir John Norris was made lord president of Munster, with the same allowance that Sir John Perrot had, who was now created lord deputy of Ireland : he came this year to Cork, and took hostages from all suspected persons.
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Cork was the setting for an inquisition on the 4th of November 1584. The findings reached into manors and bishopric lands across the county. It was found that Lombard, constable of Cloghroe, had usurped the possession of that manor, which belonged to the crown. The manor of Callin alias Glin, between Cork and Kinsale, was the ancient possession of the earl of March, and had been encroached upon by Richard Roche of Kinsale. Glany was recorded as an ancient corporation, and Mourne alias Ballynamony near Mallow had been one too. On the death of Matthew Sheyn, bishop of Ross, that see was found to hold three plowlands of Ballynaspick, the rent of Rochefort's land, the rent of Currickanaway of Ringaskiddy, Downaghmore, Aghabulloge and Canaboy, with the profits and rents of Ballyvouniy and Killanully. That same year Sir John Norris was made lord president of Munster, with the same allowance Sir John Perrot had. Perrot was now created lord deputy of Ireland. Norris came to Cork and took hostages from all suspected persons.
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Irish ordered within English lines across Cork settlements
Macroom · town · Cork · 1690
The Irish who expected protection from the English were ordered to come within the line, encompassing Castlehaven, Macroom, Mallow, Ballyhooly, Fermoy bridge, Cappoquin, Cahir and other English quarters.
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About this time the Irish who expected to be protected by the English were ordered to come within the line, viz. Castlehaven, Macroom, Mallow, Ballyhooly, Fermoy bridge, Cappoquin, Cahir, &c. being the English quarters.
A Dutch ship which had been made a prize in Bantry bay, was retaken from the Irish by colonel Eecher. Thirty-six of the enemy were drowned and as many more made prisoners.
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Macroom in 1690 was one of the English quarters. The Irish who expected protection were ordered to come within the line, along with Castlehaven, Mallow, Ballyhooly, Fermoy bridge, Cappoquin and Cahir. A Dutch ship made a prize in Bantry bay was retaken from the Irish by Colonel Eecher. 36 of the enemy were drowned and as many more made prisoners.
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Irish staple for wools and skins confirmed at Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1327
King Edward II had fixed the Irish staple for wools and skins at Cork, Drogheda and Dublin, and this arrangement was confirmed. This made Cork a key trading centre for these commodities.
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The Irish staple for wools and skins, which king Edward II. had fixed at Cork, Drogheda and Dublin, was confirmed.
1330 Edward the III. granted another charter to the city of Cork.
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Cork was named a staple town for wools and skins, a place where that trade had to be carried on. King Edward the Second had fixed the Irish staple at Cork, Drogheda, and Dublin, and the arrangement was confirmed. In 1330, Edward the Third granted another charter to the city of Cork.
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Lands of Gronagh granted to William Baret
Grenagh · parish · Cork · 1317
In recognition of Robert Baret's services against the king's enemies in the marches, the king granted to his son William the arrears of two parts of the lands of Gronagh in county Cork, which had come into the king's hands.
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A.D. the king granted to his son WiUiam, the arrears of two parts of the lands of Gronagh, in this county, which had come into the hands of the king.
Dec. 28. — The king, in a mandate to the Bishop of Corky presented Geoffrey Fitz-John de Cogan, to the church of the blessed Mary de Catheragh, in the donation of the king, by reason of his wardship of the land, and heir of John de Cogan.
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This parish is Grenagh, the old lands of Gronagh. In 1317, the king granted the arrears of two parts of these lands to William Baret, son of Robert. The lands had come into the king's hands, and the grant recognised Robert's services against the king's enemies in the marches.
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Lord Lieutenant's ceremonial entry into Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1790
On October 25, 1790, the Lord Lieutenant arrived in Cork, escorted by cavalry. Streets from the new bridge along St. Patrick's Street, the Grand Parade, and to the bishop's palace were lined with troops. He conferred knighthood on William Clarke.
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Oct. 20. — His excellency the lord lieutenant arrived at Mitchelstown, and on the following day the high sheriff and town clerk of Cork, waited on him, to request the honor of his dining with the mayor and corporation. He accepted the invitation and conferred the honour of knighthood on Heniy Browne Hayes, one of the sheriffs. On the 25th, his excellency and suite arrived in Cork, having been met a little before two o'clock at some distance from, and escorted to town, by a troop of cavalry then quartered here. The streets from the new bridge, along St. Patrick street, the Grand Parade, and as far as the bishop's palace, where his excellency and suite lodged, were lined by the troops, and .soon
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Cork, October 1790. On the 20th, the Lord Lieutenant arrived at Mitchelstown. The high sheriff and town clerk waited on him there, asking the honour of his dining with the mayor and corporation. He accepted, and conferred knighthood on Henry Browne Hayes, one of the sheriffs. On the 25th, his excellency and his suite arrived in the city, met a little before two o'clock at some distance from the town and escorted in by a troop of cavalry quartered there. The streets from the new bridge, along St. Patrick's Street, the Grand Parade, and as far as the bishop's palace, where his excellency and suite lodged, were lined by troops.
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Martello tower built on Whiddy Island
near Whiddy Island · island or archipelago · Cork · 1804
A martello tower of unusual magnitude was constructed toward the N.W. point of Whiddy Island, with an interior diameter of 240 feet.
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A martello tower of unusual magnitude was constructed toward the N.W. point of Whiddy Island. Its interior diameter was 240 feet.
Nov. 2. — The works upon Bear island were carried on, upon
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140
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Whiddy Island, out in Bantry Bay, saw a martello tower of unusual magnitude built toward its northwest point in 1804. Its interior diameter was 240 feet.
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Military works in Cobh harbour visited by Burdett
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1817
Sir Francis Burdett visited the military works in the harbour at Cove (now Cobh) during his tour. He also visited Colonel Roche at Trabolgan before proceeding to Cork.
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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
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 156
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This is the district of Cobh, called Cove in 1817. In September of that year Sir Francis Burdett passed through on a tour. He had been cheering crowds in Cork, but before that he made his way here. He had come from the castle of Lismore, where he visited Lord Llandaff, Earl Glengall, Lord Lismore, and Mr. Ashley. From there he proceeded to Cove. From Cove he visited Colonel Roche at Trabolgan, and he visited the military works in the harbour. Then from Cove he went on to Cork, where 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 visited Mr. Stawell of Kilbritain, and on the 19th he arrived at Bantry. The people of Bantry lit bonfires and illuminated their houses. Six tierces of porter were ordered for the crowd, but the people declined them, declaring they had met solely to pay their respect to the patriot. On the 20th he went by water to view Bantry Bay and the scenery of Glengariff, and was so pleased he returned the next day.
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Multiple castles taken from rebels in May
near Kilbrittain · street · Cork · 1642
In May 1642 the castles of Cariganass, Ballymacpatrick (Carey's-ville), Ballincolly, Kilbritton, and Colemain were taken from the rebels.
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Jlay — In this month the castles ofCariganass, Ballymacpatrick or Carey's-ville, Ballincolly, Kilbritton, and Colcmain were taken from the rebels.
J?(l>/ — The lord Broghill beat the rebels at Cappoquin, which w^as the first pitched battle fought m Munster since the rebellion began.
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Somewhere about Kilbrittain, in May 1642, a string of castles fell. Cariganass, Ballymacpatrick, also called Carey's-ville, Ballincolly, Kilbritton, and Colemain were all taken from the rebels that month.
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Naval squadron arrives in Cork harbour
near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1771
Commodore Knight arrived in Cork harbour with the Ramilles of 90 guns, along with the Defence, Centaur, Ajax, Ripon, and Sokbay, a significant naval force.
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18. — Two field pieces and four covered waggons laden with gunpowder, ammunition, and camp equipage, arrived in this city from Dublin. 1771 Ja7i. 31. — Commodore Knight, in the Ramilies of 90 guns,
with the Defence of 74, Centaur 74, Ajax 74, Ripou 64, and Sokbay of 28 guns, arrived in our harbour.
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In 1771, Cork Harbour saw the arrival of a powerful naval force. On January 31, Commodore Knight sailed into the harbour aboard the Ramilles, carrying 90 guns. With him came the Defence, the Centaur, and the Ajax, each of 74 guns, the Ripon of 64, and the Sokbay of 28 guns.
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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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Cork, in 1767, had robberies growing frequent, so on February 3 a watch was set up in three parts of the city, one in Castle Street, one out of South Gate, and one out of North Gate, to prevent them. Three days later, on February 6, a fire was found in Christ Church, caused by hot embers falling on the floor of the vestry room, which burned through and spread to a room beneath it. It was easily put out without much damage.
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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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Cork was among those assessed in a parliamentary subsidy of 1379, charged on Munster, Kilkenny, and Wexford. The county of Cork was to pay 45 marks, the city of Cork £10. Waterford and Limerick were each set at £10 as well. The clergy of the diocese of Cork were to pay 100s. Two years earlier, on June 6, 1377, Edward Perys received 100s. as recompense for a horse worth 20 marks, killed in an expedition against the Barretts, rebels in the county of Cork.
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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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In the city of Cork, on April 4, 1763, peace was proclaimed between England, France, Spain, and Portugal. That night the people marked it with ringing of bells, bonfires, and illuminations.
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Portcullis bridge authorised from Prince's-street to Red Abbey marsh
Cork · city · Cork · 1765
An act authorised Cork corporation to replace the bridge from Prince's-street to Lavit's island with a draw or portcullis bridge, and to build a stone bridge of three arches from Lavit's island to the Red Abbey marsh.
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An act was passed, whereby, after reciting the act passed in 1761, for building bridges from Prince"s-strcet to Lavit's island, and from said island to the Red Abbey marsh, and also reciting that it had been found that it would be more useful to the inhabitants of Cork, that a draw bridge or portcullis should be made in the place, where the former was appointed to be built, the mayor, sheriffs and commonalty of Cork were empowered to take down said bridge, and build in the place of it a turn or draw bridge or' portcullis bridge, and also to build a stone bridge of three arches, in the place where the portcullis bridge had been appointed to be built by said act of 1761, namely from Lavit's island to the Red Abbey marsh.
£50 annually was granted to each of the infirmaries in this city.
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Cork, in 1765, saw a new act passed about its bridges. An earlier act from 1761 had ordered bridges built from Prince's-street to Lavit's island, and from that island to the Red Abbey marsh. But it was found that a draw bridge or portcullis would be more useful to the inhabitants of Cork. So the mayor, sheriffs and commonalty of Cork were empowered to take down the bridge already appointed, and build in its place a turn or draw bridge, a portcullis bridge. They were also to build a stone bridge of three arches, from Lavit's island to the Red Abbey marsh, in the place where the portcullis bridge had first been ordered. That same year, £50 annually was granted to each of the infirmaries in this city.
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Presentation to church of Blessed Mary de Catheragh
Caheragh · townland · Cork · 1317
The king presented Geoffrey Fitz-John de Cogan to the church of the Blessed Mary de Catheragh, by reason of his wardship of the land and heir of John de Cogan.
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Dec. 28. — The king, in a mandate to the Bishop of Corky presented Geoffrey Fitz-John de Cogan, to the church of the blessed Mary de Catheragh, in the donation of the king, by reason of his wardship of the land, and heir of John de Cogan.
1318 Jan^ 6. — It having been found by inquisition, that a certain stone house in the city of Cork, the property of Nicholas de la Wythye, a citizen of Cork, had been lately taken to keep the county prisoners in ; the mayor and bailiffs were ordered to pay to him, out of the farm rent of the city, as well, £26 which was in arrear, as 104s. per annum, (its yearly value) as long as it should remain in the hands of the king.
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Somewhere close to Caheragh, there was a church of the Blessed Mary. In 1317, on December 28, the king sent a mandate to the Bishop of Cork, presenting Geoffrey Fitz-John de Cogan to that church. The king had the right to make this presentation because he held the wardship of the land and the heir of John de Cogan. So the king exercised his authority over the de Cogan estate to place Geoffrey in this church, here at Catheragh.
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Sea fencibles reviewed at Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1804
The sea fencibles at Cove were reviewed by Captain Countess, with boats divided into six divisions starting from the new quay. The event was a gratifying spectacle for onlookers.
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28. — The sea fencibles at Cove were reviewed by Captain Countess. Their boats were divided into six divisions and started from the new quay, affording a gratifying sight to the spectators.
An alarming fire in Walker's distillery, it raged for six hours, but was at last got under without very much damage being done.
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On the 28th, the sea fencibles at Cove were reviewed by Captain Countess. Their boats were divided into six divisions and started from the new quay, affording a gratifying sight to the spectators.
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Sir Arthur Wellesley arrives in Cork as Chief Secretary
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
Sir Arthur Wellesley and his suite arrived in Cork city, where the committee of merchants paid him their respects in his role as Chief Secretary of the Irish government. He dined with the mayor the following day.
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July 7. — Sir Arthur Wellesley and suite, arrived in this city, at an early hour this day. The committee of merchants paid him their respects, as the Chief Secretary of the Irish government. On the following day he dined with the mayor.
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Cork. On July 7, 1808, Sir Arthur Wellesley and his suite arrived in the city. The committee of merchants paid him their respects as Chief Secretary of the Irish government. The following day he dined with the mayor.
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St. Nicholas's church begun
Cork · city · Cork · 1720
St. Nicholas's church in Cork was begun to be erected on January 19.
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Jan 19. — St. Nicholas's church v/as begun to be erected. 1720
St. Anne's Shandon church was commenced upon the old foundation, where St. Mary Shandon stood : it was determined to make it a distinct parish, upon the demise or removal of the then incumbent. It was erected by subscription. The steeple is of hewn stone, 120 feet high, with a spire 50 feet in addition, which v/as erected in the year 1749. In this same year Blackrock castle was built.
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Cork has a church whose story begins on January 19, 1720. On that day, St. Nicholas's church was begun to be erected. The same record turns to St. Anne's Shandon church, commenced on the old foundation where St. Mary Shandon stood. It was to be a distinct parish, on the demise or removal of the then incumbent. It was erected by subscription. The steeple is hewn stone, 120 feet high, with a spire 50 feet in addition, raised in 1749. In that same year Blackrock Castle was built.
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Stripping of children prevalent in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1803
A Cork newspaper reported that a practice of stripping children was very prevalent in the city, indicating severe social distress.
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May 9. — It was mentioned in a Cork newspaper of this date, that a practice of stripping children was very prevalent here.
11. — Several articles of wearing apparel, which were indecently hung upon the railing round the statue, on the Grand Parade, were seized by the sheriffs.
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Cork, 1803. A newspaper in the city reported that stripping children was very prevalent. On May 11, several articles of clothing were hung indecently on the railing round the statue on the Grand Parade, and the sheriffs seized them.
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Thomas Coppinger forfeits life estate in Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1688
Thomas Coppinger forfeited a life estate in the City of Cork in 1688, valued at £38 and set at £25. Ignatius Goold also forfeited significant property in the city.
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set at £1112. Barry, Edward — barony of Bari-ymore, £258 12 G. Barry, John Barry, of Derryloone — barony of Ibane and Barryroc, £50. Browne, Nicholas — barony of Imokilly and Youghal, £125, set at £99 5. Coppinger, Walter — South liberties, £60, set at £56. Coppiuger, Thomas — North Suburbs of Cork and Barrymore. £74 6. Coppinger, Thomas— South liberties, £112, set at £50. Coppinger, Thomas, for life— City of Cork, £38, set at £25, Driscoll, Cornelius — barony of West Carbery, £35, set at £25, and barony
of Condons and Clongibbons, £120, set at £100. Galway, Arthur, or Ignatius Goold — South liberties, £43 15, set at £24 10. Galway, Walter — barony of West Carbery, £50. Galway, Edward — barony of West Carbery, £27, set at £20. Galway, Edward — barony of Carbery, £502, set at £485 9 Goold, Ignatius, or Arthur Galway— Cork city, £280 10, set at £233 14. Goold, Ignatius, or Arthur Galway — South liberties, £72, set at £67. Goold, Ignatius — Liberties, £15.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 206
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Cork saw forfeitures in 1688. Thomas Coppinger forfeited a life estate in the city, valued at 38 pounds and set at 25 pounds. He also forfeited holdings in the North Suburbs of Cork and Barrymore, valued at 74 pounds and 6, and in the South Liberties, valued at 112 pounds and set at 50. A Walter Coppinger forfeited in the South Liberties as well, valued at 60 pounds and set at 56. Ignatius Goold, also named Arthur Galway, forfeited property in Cork city valued at 280 pounds and 10, set at 233 pounds and 14. He forfeited further in the South Liberties, valued at 72 pounds and set at 67, and in the Liberties, valued at 15 pounds.
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Thomas Deane honored for Cork commercial buildings design
Cork · city · Cork · 1814
The corporation of the commercial buildings in Cork presented Thomas Deane with a piece of plate to commend his design and execution of the work.
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27. — Thomas Deane, esq. was presented with a piece of plate by the corporation of the commercial buildings, in testimony of their approbation of his conduct, in the design, plan, and execution of the work.
^pril 11. — A hnUidiwi feu de joie -w^L^ fired on the Grand Parade, by the troops hi gai-rison, in celebration of the successes of the allies over the enemy. In the evening the city was illuminated.
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Cork was where Thomas Deane earned recognition in 1814. The corporation of the commercial buildings presented him with a piece of plate, in their words, "in testimony of their approbation of his conduct, in the design, plan, and execution of the work." His name carried weight in the city for what he designed and built.
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Tonson's Bank established in Paul Street, Cork
Cork · city · Cork
A house was taken in Paul Street, Cork, for a bank established by independent gentlemen of the county, whose united fortunes amounted to £500,000. The bank was known as Tonson's bank.
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Maij 12. — A house was taken in Paul street for a bank which was then about to be established by independent gentlemen of this county, whose united fortunes amounted to £500,000. This was Tonson's bank.
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In Cork, on the 12th of May, a house was taken in Paul Street for a bank about to be established by independent gentlemen of the county, whose united fortunes amounted to £500,000. This was Tonson's bank.
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William Sullivan executed on new stone gallows, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1754
William Sullivan was executed on the new stone gallows, which at that time faced the pound and the Lough Road, for running away with Miss Margaret Mullane.
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1754 Apr'd 20 — William Sullivan was executed on the new stone
CORK REMEfMBRANCER. 135
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 100
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In the city of Cork, on the 20th of April 1754, William Sullivan was executed on the new stone gallows. At that time the gallows faced the pound and the Lough Road. He had run away with Miss Margaret Mullane.
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Wooden bridge at north weir collapses, drowning two
Cork · city · Cork · 1761
The wooden bridge adjoining the north weir in Cork fell down, by which a woman and a boy were unfortunately drowned.
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Oct. 4. — The wooden bridge adjoining the north weir fell down, by which a woman and a boy were unfortunately drowned.
Jan. 19. — War was declared in Cork against Spain. 17G2
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 102
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Cork, October the 4th, 1761. The wooden bridge adjoining the north weir fell down. A woman and a boy were drowned in the collapse.
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Abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea and Timoleague repaired
Buttevant · town · Cork · 1604
In 1604 the abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague were repaired, marking a notable moment of monastic restoration in County Cork.
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1604 The abbeys of Buttcvant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague, were repaired this year.
Sir Richard Boyle, in consideration of £1000 paid to the king, obtained a patent for all Sir Walter Raleigh's lands in Ireland, in which the college of Youghal is particularly mentioned.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 74
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This is the town of Buttevant. In 1604 the abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague were repaired, a moment of monastic restoration in County Cork. That same year Sir Richard Boyle paid £1000 to the king and obtained a patent for all Sir Walter Raleigh's lands in Ireland.
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Arrests for seditious meetings in George's Street, Cork
George's Street · street · Cork · 1801
Several persons were arrested in a public house in George's Street, Cork, charged with having been present at seditious meetings. The arrests reflect the political tensions and state response to suspected rebellious activity.
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10. — Several persons were arrested in a public house in George's-street, charged with having been present at seditious meetings.
17. — The plan and elevation of a new bridge intended to be thrown across from the North-Abbey to the corner of Grenvilleplace were approved of : this bridge however was never built. It was in contemplation at this time also to make an entrance from Smiday's Well into the City by Hamon's Marsh.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 139
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George's Street in Cork saw several persons arrested in a public house, charged with having been present at seditious meetings. The date given is the 10th, in 1801. Later that same month, on the 17th, plans were approved for a new bridge from North-Abbey to the corner of Grenville-place, though it was never built. There was also talk of making an entrance from Smiday's Well into the city by Hamon's Marsh.
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Buttevant granted murage for enclosing the town
Buttevant · town · Cork · 1318
The king granted the commonalty of Buttevant, property of John Fitz-David de Barry, £105 of murage lately granted to them, in aid of enclosing the town.
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Jan. 8. — The king, at the instance of John Fitz-David cle Parry, granted that the commonalty of the town of Buttevant (the property of said John) should have, in aid of enclosing said to\yn, £105, of the murage lately granted to them.
Jan 18.— Walter Turtle, at this time, had letters of exemption from offices in the city of Cork.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 45
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Buttevant is a town the road passes through in Cork. In January 1318, the king, at the instance of John Fitz-David de Barry, granted that the commonalty of the town of Buttevant, the property of said John, should have £105 of murage, in aid of enclosing the town. The money was to help build walls around the place.
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Cooper escapes Cork North Gaol with false key, 1779
Cork · city · Cork · 1779
On 18 June 1779, a cooper named Morrogh escaped from the North Gaol in Cork using a false key, along with three other criminals.
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18. — A cooper of the name of Morrogh, made his escape out of the North gaol by means of a false key. Three other criminals went off at the same time.
July 26. — A strong battery was finished at Spike island, consisting of 21 twenty-four pounders, which commanded the entrance of the harbour.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 121
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Cork, in 1779. On the 18th of June, a cooper named Morrogh made his escape out of the North Gaol by means of a false key. Three other criminals went off at the same time.
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Cork and adjacent country ransacked by Danish fleet
Cork · city · Cork · 820
The city of Cork and the adjacent country were ransacked by a fleet of Danes in 820.
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The city of Cork and the adjacent country were ransacked by 820 a fleet of Danes.
In the latter end of March this year, Hugh Dorndighe, being 822 monarch of Ireland, there happened such terrible shocks of thunder and lightning, that above a thousand persons were destroyed between Corca-Bascoiu and the sea side. At the same time the sea broke through its banks in a violent manner, and overflowed a considerable tract of land. The island then called Inisfadda, i.e. the Long Island, on the west coast of this country, was forced asmider, and divided into three parts. This island lies contiguous to two others, viz : Hare Island and Castle Island, which, lying in a range, and the ground being low, might have been very probably then rent by the ocean.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 38
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Cork is the place the road brings you near. In 820, the city of Cork and the adjacent country were ransacked by a fleet of Danes. Two years later, in the latter end of March 822, when Hugh Dorndighe was monarch of Ireland, terrible shocks of thunder and lightning destroyed above a thousand persons between Corca-Bascoiu and the sea side. The sea broke through its banks and overflowed a considerable tract of land. The island then called Inisfadda, the Long Island, on the west coast of this country, was forced asunder and divided into three parts. It lay contiguous to Hare Island and Castle Island, which, lying in a range and the ground being low, might have been very probably then rent by the ocean.
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Destructive fire at Perrier's corn stores, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1812
A most destructive fire consumed Perrier's corn stores below the new bridge in Cork, destroying the entire stores within two hours.
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A. D. sum of £210,000 ; for which the government had, some time before, bought the prisage of wines from his lordship ; there was a verdict for the defendants, with costs of suit. 1812 Jan. 22. — A most destructive fire in Perrier's corn stores,
below the new bridge, which consumed, in the space of two hours, the entire of those fine stores.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 148
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Cork, on the 22nd of January, 1812. A most destructive fire broke out in Perrier's corn stores, below the new bridge. It consumed, in the space of two hours, the entire of those fine stores.
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French and Spanish prisoners attempt to seize Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1747
In 1747 about 1,600 French and Spanish prisoners attempted to seize the town of Kinsale and all arms and ammunition there, but the plot was discovered. This reflects the strategic importance of Kinsale as a prisoner-of-war holding location.
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An attempt was made by above 1600 French and Spanish l^"^? pi'isoners to possess themselves of Kinsale, and of all the arms and ammunition there ; the plot was however discovered.
Methodists first came to Cork. 1718
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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Kinsale, in Cork, held prisoners of war. In 1747, about 1600 French and Spanish prisoners tried to seize the town and all the arms and ammunition there. The plot was discovered before they could carry it out.
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Friends of St. John Jeffreys gather at Blarney to celebrate governorship
near Blarney · townland · Cork
Friends of St. John Jeffreys met at the town of Blarney to express satisfaction at his appointment as governor of the city of Cork, an honour long enjoyed by his ancestors who filled the role with great dignity and applause.
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A. D. May 19 — The friends of St. John Jeffreys esq. met at the town of Blarney, to testify their satisfaction at his being appointed governor of the city of Cork, an honour long enjoyed by his ancestors, and which they filletl "with great dignity and applause."
23. — Rioting had arrived to such a height in the city, that it was supposed that if proper steps were not speedily taken, it would be unsafe for the inhabitants to walk in the streets, as the lawless vagabonds who engaged in such riots were most abandoned wretches, who scnipled not to commit any villainy. A number of these gentry assembled in a most riotous manner in Shandon church yard this evening, but were dispersed upon one of them being shot dead, whether by one of the rioters or by one of the annoyed inhabitants, it was uncertain. There were likewise rioting and unlawful assemblies in other parts of the city, on this and the following day, in which several of the rioters were wounded, and innocent people insulted and abused.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 108
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Somewhere around here, on the 19th of May, friends of St. John Jeffreys met at the town of Blarney to testify their satisfaction at his being appointed governor of the city of Cork. The honour had long been enjoyed by his ancestors, who filled the role, in the words of the record, "with great dignity and applause." Four days later, on the 23rd, rioting in the city of Cork had reached such a height that it was supposed, if proper steps were not speedily taken, it would be unsafe for inhabitants to walk the streets. The lawless vagabonds who engaged in such riots were described as most abandoned wretches, who scrupled not to commit any villainy. A number of them assembled in a most riotous manner in Shandon churchyard that evening, but were dispersed when one of their number was shot dead. Whether the shot came from a fellow rioter or from one of the annoyed inhabitants was uncertain. Rioting and unlawful assemblies continued in other parts of the city on this and the following day, in which several rioters were wounded and innocent people insulted and abused.
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Grant for enclosing Cork city with a wall
Cork · city · Cork · 1284
In 1284, a grant was made for enclosing the city of Cork with a wall, a significant step in the city's medieval fortification and defence.
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A grant was made for enclosing the city with a wall. 1284
About this time David Barry, lord of Butte van t, founded the i290 monastery of the order of minors there.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 43
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Cork is the place. In 1284, a grant was made for enclosing the city with a wall. A significant step in the city's medieval fortification and defence.
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Hot impress for naval service at Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1808
A hot impress took place at Cove (Cobh), where useful hands were procured for the naval service.
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13. — A hot impress took place at Cove, when some useful hands were procured for the naval service
26. — General Floyd presented tlie 7ist regiment with new •colours at the Barrack, The entire garrison were drawn out in the square, and the general addressed the regiment in a soldierlike and impressive manner.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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Cobh was known as Cove in 1808. That year, a hot impress took place here, when some useful hands were procured for the naval service. Men were seized from the streets and the quays, taken for the fleet whether they wished it or not.
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King George II statue erected on Tuckey's bridge
Cork · city · Cork · 1761
King George the II's statue was erected on Tuckey's bridge in Cork. This was part of the civic commemorations of the monarchy during that period.
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July 7. — King George the II's statue was erected on Tuckey's bridge.
Sept. 15. — Illuminations for queen Charlotte's arrival in England ; several sky rockets were thrown from the balcony of the Exchange, by captain Cowley.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 102
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Cork has a memory tied to the crown. On July 7, 1761, King George the Second's statue was erected on Tuckey's bridge. Later that year, on September 15, illuminations celebrated Queen Charlotte's arrival in England. Several sky rockets were thrown from the balcony of the Exchange by Captain Cowley.
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