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King's birthday celebrated with volleys on the Mall, Cork
South Mall · street · Cork
On the king's birth-day, June 4th, the 19th regiment fired three volleys on the Mall in Cork as part of the royal celebration.
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June 4. — Being the king's birth-day, the 19th regiment fired three volleys on the Mall.
10. — A Avoman who had been onboard an East Indiaman then in this harbour, refusing to be searched by the revenue officers, was carried on board the quarantine vessel that lay near them, where she was obliged to strip to her shift, inside which she had a piece of handkerchiefs, which were immediately seized, to the poor woman's mortification, it being her all. Decency caused some persons present to direct that she should be accommodated with a private place to put on her clothes, in consequence of which she was ordered into the cabin, in which was a locker, where the different seizures, consisting of muslins, silks, &c. of considerable value, had been deposited ; the key having remained in the
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 118
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A street in Cork remembered for a royal salute, South Mall. On June 4th, being the king's birth-day, the 19th regiment fired three volleys on the Mall. That is all the record gives. No name for the king, no description of the crowd or the weather, only the date, the regiment, and the three volleys marking the day.
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London balloon found at Fair Hill
Fair Hill · street · Cork · 1785
A balloon launched from Fleet Street London by a Mr. Finchett was found in a field at Fair Hill, Cork.
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April 14. — 'This morning at about eleven o'clock, a balloon which had been launched from Fleet street London, by a Mr. Fiuchett, was found in a field at Fair hill.
190 CORK REMEMBRANCEn.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 125
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This is Fair Hill, where a balloon was found in a field on April 14, 1785. It had been launched from Fleet Street in London by a Mr. Finchett.
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Lord Kinsale granted pension for loyalty at Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1606
Lord Kinsale received letters of recommendation from the lords justices to the king, informing of his loyalty at the service of Kinsale. The king granted him an annual pension of £133 6s. 8d.
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the king from the lords justices and council, informing his majesty, among other particulars, of his loyalty to the crown, in the service at Kinsale; upon which the king granted him an annual pension of £133 6s. 8d.
16()7 Towards the end of this year and during the commencement
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 74
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Kinsale. In 1606, the lords justices and council sent letters to the king telling of Lord Kinsale's loyalty to the crown in the service at Kinsale. The king granted him an annual pension of 133 pounds, 6 shillings, and 8 pence.
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Lord lieutenant lands at Youghal and visits Castlemartyr and Rostellan
Youghal · town · Cork
The lord lieutenant travelled by water from Dromana in County Waterford and landed at Youghal, then dined at Castlemartyr, the seat of the earl of Shannon, and at Rostellan, the seat of the earl of Inchiquin. He declined an invitation from the Cork corporation to visit the city.
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July 27. — His excellency the lord lieutenant came by water from Drumanagh, in the county of Waterford, the seat of lord Villiers, and landed at Youghal, from which he went to Castlemartyr, the seat of the earl of Shannon, where he dined on the 28th, and on the following day at Rostellan, the seat of the earl of Inchiquin. On the same day the mayor, sheriffs, and town clerk of this city waited on his excellency to invite him in the name of the corporation to this city, which his excellency politely declined.
u4itg. — At this time the small pox was very fatal in Cork.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 118
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Youghal is where the lord lieutenant came ashore. On July 27 he travelled by water from Drumanagh in County Waterford, the seat of Lord Villiers, and landed here. From Youghal he went to Castlemartyr, the seat of the Earl of Shannon, where he dined on the 28th, and the following day at Rostellan, the seat of the Earl of Inchiquin. That same day the mayor, sheriffs, and town clerk of Cork waited on his excellency to invite him, in the name of the corporation, to visit the city. He politely declined. At this time the smallpox was very fatal in Cork.
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Man drowned in dock near Crooked Billet
Cork · city · Cork · 1781
A man fell into the dock near the Crooked Billet, opposite the long quay in Cork, at about ten o'clock at night and was drowned.
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16. — This night at about 10 o'clock, a man fell into the dock near the Crooked billet, opposite the long quay, and was drowned.
May — Two inhuman villains attacked a soldier of the 66th regiment near the magazine, and houghed him in so barbarous a manner that he was quite disabled.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 123
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In Cork, in 1781, a man fell into the dock near the Crooked Billet, opposite the long quay, at about 10 o'clock at night, and was drowned.
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Mardyke walk commenced by Edward Webber
Mardyke · electoral division · Cork · 1719
The Mardyke walk was begun at the private expense of Mr. Edward Webber, who also built a house at the west end with fruit gardens for the accommodation and entertainment of persons frequenting the walk.
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1719 The Mardyke walk was commenced at the private expense of Mr. Edward Webber, who also built a house at the west end, where there were good gardens planted with fruit, for the accommodation and entertainment of persons who frequented the walk.
The new barrack in Elizabeth's fort was built. In the same
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Mardyke is a place the road passes through near Cork. In 1719, Edward Webber began the walk here at his own expense. He built a house at the west end with fruit gardens, for the accommodation and entertainment of people who came to walk there.
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Mayor of Cork commissioned to enquire of treasons
Cork · city · Cork · 1432
The king appointed the mayor of Cork and John Moriagh, a citizen of Cork, to enquire of treasons in the county. This royal commission placed investigative authority in the hands of Cork's civic leadership.
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The king appointed the mayor of Cork, and John Moriagh, 1432 citizen of the same place " to enquire of treasons in the county."
The revenue of Ireland fell short of the expense of keeping it, 1433 by four thousand marks.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 55
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Cork, in 1432. The king gave a commission to the mayor of this city and to John Moriagh, a citizen of Cork, to enquire of treasons in the county. The authority to investigate such matters rested here, in the hands of the city's own leadership.
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Military works erected at Bantry
Bantry · town · Cork · 1800
Workmen were employed erecting military works at Bantry in December, as part of coastal defence preparations during a period of invasion fears.
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16. — Workmen were employed in erecting military works at Ban try.
30. — Captain Maguire,R.N. arrived in this City, to superintend the erection of signal posts upon this coast. 1^01 Ja7i. — Sir Charles Holloway superintended the erection of
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 139
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In December, workmen were employed erecting military works at Bantry, coastal defences raised at a time of invasion fears. On the thirtieth, Captain Maguire of the Royal Navy arrived in the city of Cork to superintend the erection of signal posts upon this coast.
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Prayers for fair weather in Cork churches
Cork · city · Cork · 1763
On July 31, 1763, prayers for fair weather were offered in all churches in Cork during the wettest summer ever remembered, showing the impact of extreme weather on the city.
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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
new barrack.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 102
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In Cork, the summer of 1763 was the wettest anyone could remember. On July 31, prayers for fair weather were offered up in all the churches in the city.
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Riot at Devonshire's Marsh by Leitrim and Blackpool residents
Cork · city · Cork · 1777
A number of persons residing in Leitrim and Blackpool assembled on Devonshire's marsh for the purpose of rioting. The high constable Mr. Ross, aided by gentlemen, obliged them to disperse, but not before one was severely beaten by rioters.
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22. — A number of persons residing in Leitrim and Blackpool
176 CORK REMEMBRANCER.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 119
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In 1777, people from Leitrim and Blackpool gathered on Devonshire's Marsh in Cork to riot. The high constable, Mr. Ross, with the help of gentlemen, forced them to disperse. But not before one person was severely beaten by the rioters.
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Riots between weavers and butchers at Cork fair
Cork · city · Cork · 1728
Great riots occurred between the weavers and butchers at the fair of the city of Cork in the beginning of June.
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Feb. 2 — There being a scarcity of provisions this year, a desperate mob arose, and broke open the cellars of the mayor, and did other considerable mischief. They were at length suppressed by the military, who were compelled to fire upon them. In the beginning of June there were great riots between the weavers and butchers at the fair of this city.
1729 The north and south chapels were built; the latter was afterwards burnt.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 97
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In 1728, Cork saw unrest. A scarcity of provisions drove a desperate mob to break open the mayor's cellars and do considerable mischief. The military suppressed them, compelled to fire on the crowd. Then, in the beginning of June, great riots broke out between the weavers and the butchers at the fair of this city.
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Royal confirmation of mill grant on Cork suburbs
Cork · city · Cork · 1381
The king confirmed a 1381 grant by the mayor and commons of Cork to William Droup of land in Cork and the Dungarvan suburb, extending from the river Lee to the middle bridge, to build a mill.
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Tlie king confirmed a grant, made by the mayor and commons A.D. of Cork, in the year 1 38 1 , to WiUiam Droup, ' ' oi'land m Cork, and ^ ^^'^ Dungarvan, in the suburbs, (containing 80 perches in length and 2 in breadth, and extending, from the thread of the stream of the river Lee, to the farthest part of the stone column of. the middle bridge of the city, together with the watercourse, flowing and reflowing through said land) to build a mill there.
The king presented John Nugent to the vicarage of 1406 Kinsale.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 53
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Cork, in 1381. The king confirmed a grant made by the mayor and commons of the city to William Droup. It was land in Cork and Dungarvan, in the suburbs, 80 perches long and 2 broad, extending from the thread of the stream of the river Lee to the farthest part of the stone column of the middle bridge of the city, together with the watercourse flowing and reflowing through that land. The land was granted to build a mill there.
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Royal Irish regiment encamped at Balliphehane
near Ballyphehane · townland · Cork · 1759
In July 1759, General Folliot's regiment, commonly called the Royal Irish, encamped at Balliphehane near Cork and remained there until 17 October. The city militia performed duties in Cork during the regiment's absence.
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July 5. — General Folliot's regiment, (commonly called the Royal Irish) encamped at Balliphehane, and did not break up until the 17th October following. The city militia did duty in their absence.
Aug. IG. — Illuminations for Prince Ferdinand's victory at Minden.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 101
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Somewhere around here, in July 1759, General Folliot's regiment, commonly called the Royal Irish, set up camp at Balliphehane. They stayed through the summer and did not break up until 17 October. While they were away from the city, the Cork city militia did duty in their place.
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Sailor drowned at Coal-quay
Coal Quay · street · Cork · 1803
A sailor walked over the Coal-quay from Harper's lane into the river and was drowned, highlighting the danger of this waterfront area.
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Jan. 17. — A sailor walked over the Coal-quay from Harper's lane into the river, and was drowned.
Feb. — ^The new Theatre was opened in Patrick-street, after having been considerably altered.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 137
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This is Coal Quay in Cork. On the 17th of January, 1803, a sailor walked over the Coal-quay from Harper's lane into the river, and was drowned. No name is given for him in the record.
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Six regiments quartered at Cork and Kinsale for embarkation
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1771
Orders were sent to Cork and Kinsale to immediately prepare quarters for six regiments of foot soldiers, to be stationed there for the greater convenience of embarkation.
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Oct. 7. — Orders were sent to Cork and Kinsale, immediately to provide quarters for six regiments of foot, to be quartered there for the greater convenience of embarkation.
12. — On this night and the following day there were violent storms and heavy rain, by which a tree was torn up on the Mardyke walk, and the weirs near Sunday's well considerably damaged.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 111
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In 1771, orders came to Cork and Kinsale to provide quarters for six regiments of foot, stationed there for the greater convenience of embarkation. Five days later, violent storms and heavy rain tore a tree from the Mardyke walk and damaged the weirs near Sunday's well.
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St. Patrick's Bridge toll auctioned
Saint Patrick's Bridge · street · Cork · 1801
The annual toll of St. Patrick's bridge in Cork was sold by auction for £1400, indicating the commercial value of this river crossing to the city.
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iSept. 7. — This day the toll of St. Patrick's bridge for one year was sold by auction for £1400.
8. — ^The lord lieutenant issued a proclamation, commanding all persons in the maritime towns to drive and remove all cattle and stock to a depot in the interior, to be appointed for their reception, in case they were required to do so by the commander of the district.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 137
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On the 7th of September 1801, the toll of Saint Patrick's Bridge in Cork was sold by auction for £1,400, for one year. That price, paid for the right to collect tolls at the bridge for twelve months, shows the commercial value of the crossing to the city.
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Troops ordered to Kinsale for embarkation to Quebec
Kinsale · town · Cork
Orders were sent to Ireland to draft twenty men from each regiment, who were to march with all expedition to Kinsale and embark for Quebec.
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Mar. 12. — Orders were sent over to Ireland to make a draught of 20 men from each regiment in that kingdom, who were to march with all expedition forKinsale, to embark for Quebec.
April 1 — Four men destroyed a sloop near the old drawbridge : she had a loom on board of a new construction which had been brought from Dublin.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 112
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Kinsale, in Cork, was once a point of departure for soldiers. On March 12, orders were sent to Ireland to draft 20 men from each regiment in the kingdom. They were to march with all expedition to Kinsale and embark for Quebec.
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Wool staple moved from Cork to Galway due to navigation danger
Galway · city · Galway · 1379–1382
Foreign merchants who frequented Galway were unable to come to Cork to pay customs due to the danger and difficulty of navigation. It was ordered that the staple of wool and other merchandise should be at Galway for three years.
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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
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 48
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Galway was where the wool staple landed for three years. Foreign merchants who came to Galway could not reach Cork to pay customs, because the navigation was dangerous and difficult. So on May 10 it was ordered that the staple of wool and other merchandise should be at Galway instead.
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Anniversary of surrender of Cork to King William observed
Cork · city · Cork · 1772
September 29 was observed as a day of rejoicing in Cork, marking the anniversary of the surrender of Cork to King William. This commemorated a key event of the Williamite War.
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Sept. 29. — Being the anniversary of the surrender of Cork to king William, was observed as a day of rejoicing.
Oct. 5. — In a Cork newspaper of this date appears the following paragraph: — "Several of the inhabitants, who live near the Exchange, present their most respectful compliments to the new sheriffs, and pray them to remove a most flagrant nuisance from before their doors, that of a breeches market held there every Wednesday and Saturday, to the great annoyance of passengers, and highly indiscreet, as overgrown fellows are
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 113
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Cork kept September 29 as a day of rejoicing, the anniversary of the city's surrender to King William during the Williamite War. The date marked a key event in that conflict. A week later, on October 5, 1772, a Cork newspaper carried a paragraph from inhabitants living near the Exchange. They sent their respectful compliments to the new sheriffs and asked them to remove a flagrant nuisance from before their doors. A breeches market was held there every Wednesday and Saturday, to the great annoyance of passengers, and highly indiscreet, as overgrown fellows were among those involved.
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Athenry merchants diverted from Kinsale to Flanders by storm
Galway · city · Galway · 1416
Several merchants of Athenry shipped goods from Galway for Lubeck and went to Kinsale to pay duties, as there was no customs collector in Galway. A tempest drove them to Sluys in Flanders, and upon return they deposited customs with Thomas Lynch of Galway and were granted relief from penalties.
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Several merchants of Athenry, having shipped goods from j ^jq Galway for Lubeck, proceeded to Kinsale, for the purpose of paying the duties there, as there was no collector of customs in Galway ; a heavy tempest however arising at sea, prevented their making any Irish harbour, and they were obliged to mn into that of Sluys, in Flanders ; upon their return to Galway, tl>ey deposited the customs in the hands of Thomas Lynch, a merchant of that town, and petitioned for relief from the penalties, which they had incurred by such their unintentional violation of the law, which was accordingly granted to them.
36 CORK REMEMBRANCER.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 54
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Galway, in 1416, had no collector of customs. Several merchants of Athenry had shipped goods from here for Lubeck, and went to Kinsale to pay their duties there. A heavy tempest rose at sea and prevented them making any Irish harbour. They were driven instead into Sluys, in Flanders. When they returned to Galway they deposited the customs with Thomas Lynch, a merchant of the town, and petitioned for relief from the penalties they had incurred by this unintentional violation of the law. That relief was granted to them.
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Cogan, Fitzstephen and de Broase received at Cork, 1179
Cork · city · Cork · 1179
Cogan, Fitzstephen, and Philip de Broase came to Cork by sea, where they were kindly received by Richard de Londres, an English gentleman serving as deputy under Fitzaldeline.
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1179 Cogan, Fitzstephen, and Philip de Broase, to whom the kingdom of Limerick had been given by king John, came to Cork by sea, where they were kindly received by* Richard de Londres, an English gentleman, who was deputy there under Fitzaldeline.
1180 About this time Amere, or Meridith, Fitzstephen's son, " a lusty young gentleman and a towardlie," died at Cork in March, to the great sorrow and grief of all his friends.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 40
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Cork saw arrivals by sea in 1179. Cogan, Fitzstephen, and Philip de Broase, to whom king John had given the kingdom of Limerick, came to Cork, where Richard de Londres, an English gentleman and deputy there under Fitzaldeline, kindly received them. The next year brought grief. Fitzstephen's son Amere, called Meridith, "a lusty young gentleman and a towardlie," died at Cork in March, to the great sorrow of all his friends.
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Lamps smashed outside South Gate, Cork
near South Gate · street · Dublin · 1773
Unidentified persons broke almost every lamp outside South Gate in Cork city. The act represented deliberate public disorder in the southern approach to the city.
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28. — Some evil minded persons broke almost every lamp outside South gate.
May 1. — The boat of a Norway vessel was overset by a squall of w^ind in lough Mahon, and two sailors were drowned.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 114
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Somewhere about South Gate, in 1773, some evil-minded persons broke almost every lamp outside the gate. The record names no one and gives no cause. It notes only that nearly every lamp was broken, an act of deliberate disorder at the city's southern approach.
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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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 137
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A theatre on Patrick Street in Cork opened in February of 1803, after considerable alterations. It was called the new Theatre.
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70 Irish killed at Bantry
Bantry · town · Cork · 1691
At Bantry, 70 of the Irish were killed and 15 taken prisoners during military operations in the area.
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March 21. — A detachment of 400 horse and foot under major CuUiford marched from Cork towards Ballyclogh, where the enemy were entrenching themselves ; but on his approach they deserted their works, and left seven of their men, four of whom were officers, to be taken prisoners. At Bantry also, 70 of the Irish were killed, and 15 taken prisoners.
24 — Mr. Becher having seized an island on the coast, harrassed the Irish from thence.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 92
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Bantry saw violence in March 1691. A detachment of 400 horse and foot under Major Culliford had marched from Cork towards Ballyclogh, where the enemy abandoned their trenches and left seven men, four of them officers, as prisoners. At Bantry itself, 70 of the Irish were killed, and 15 taken prisoners.
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Abbey of Castro Dei, Fermoy — Burdened with Debt
Fermoy · townland · Cork · 1291
The Abbot de Castro Dei in Fermoy held goods assessed at twenty-five marks, but was so burdened with debt that the community lacked the means of support. This entry reveals the financial distress of a religious house in medieval Fermoy.
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Estimate of all the goods of the Abbot de Castro Dei, in Fermoy, — tvveuty-five marks, whereof a tenth is two marks and a half. They are so burdened with debt, that they have not the means of support.
Estimate of the goods of the Priory of the blessed Virgin Mary de Ponte, in Fermoy, in demesne land, husbandry rents, profits of animals, courts and mills, extends to forty-one pounds fifteen shillings, whereof a tenth is six marks eighteen pence.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 162
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Somewhere around here, in 1291, the abbot of Castro Dei in Fermoy had goods assessed at 25 marks. The community was, in the record's words, 'so burdened with debt, that they have not the means of support.' Close to Fermoy, the Priory of the blessed Virgin Mary de Ponte had goods extending to 41 pounds and 15 shillings, a tenth of 6 marks and 18 pence.
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Abbey of Saint Finnbarr refounded near Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1134
The Abbey of Saint Finnbarr near Cork, originally founded in the seventh century by its namesake saint, was refounded around 1134 for regular canons of the order of St. Augustin by Cormac M'Carthy, king of Munster, in honour of Saint John the Baptist.
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1134 The Abbey of Saint Finnbarr near Cork, which had been
originally founded in the seventh century by the saint whose name it bore, was refounded about this year for regidar canons of the order of St. Augustin, by Cormac M'Carthy king of Munster ; or, as some say, of Desmond, in honour of Saint John the Baptist.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 39
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Cork carries an old abbey's memory. Saint Finnbarr founded it in the seventh century and gave it his name. Around 1134, Cormac M'Carthy, king of Munster, or as some say of Desmond, refounded it for regular canons of the order of Saint Augustin, in honour of Saint John the Baptist.
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Abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea and Timoleague repaired (Timoleague)
Timoleague · 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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Timoleague is a town with monastic history. In 1604 the abbeys of Buttevant, Kilcrea, and Timoleague were repaired. That same year Sir Richard Boyle paid £1000 to the king and obtained a patent for all Sir Walter Raleigh's lands in Ireland, in which the college of Youghal is particularly mentioned.
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Bridge and quay works at Pike's marsh, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1732
A bridge was erected between Hamairs and Pike's marshes in 1732, and Pike's quay was filled up at the same time. This represents significant infrastructural change to the marshy western side of the city.
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Sent. — A larofo brids-e was erected between Ilamairs and ^^'^•
1732 Pike's marshes, which last, with the quay called Pike's quay,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 98
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Cork saw a change to its marshy western side in 1732. A bridge was erected between Hamairs and Pike's marshes, and Pike's quay was filled up at the same time.
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Browne's Hill passage widening in Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1766
A sum of £1500 was granted to the mayor, sheriffs, and common council to clear, widen, and lower a passage called Browne's Hill in Cork city, including purchasing adjoining houses for that purpose.
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sate for the loss of sjoods which had been manufactured in Dublin, A. D. and had been destroyed when on their way to Cork by a riotous mob ; and the sum of £1500 was granted to the mayor, sheriffs, and common council, to be laid out in clearing and widening a passage called Browne's hill in this city, and in purchasing certain houses adjoining thereto for said purpose, and in lowering the hill.
Jan. 2. — There was a severe frost, and much skaiting on the lough.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 106
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In 1766, the sum of £1500 was granted to the mayor, sheriffs, and common council of Cork to clear, widen, and lower a passage called Browne's Hill. The money was also to purchase certain houses adjoining the passage for that purpose. The grant came alongside compensation for goods manufactured in Dublin, destroyed by a riotous mob while on their way to Cork.
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Charity schools established in Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1759
Charity, working, and Sunday schools were established in Youghal in 1759, providing educational facilities for the town's population.
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Charity, working, and sunday schools, were established in 1759 Youghal.
The Mall in Youghal was formed, and an elegant large square building erected thereon at the expense of the corporation, consisting of an assembly, card, coffee, and billiard rooms.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 128
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Youghal, in County Cork, saw charity, working, and Sunday schools established in 1759, offering education to the town's people. Around the same time, the corporation laid out the Mall and built a large square building there, with assembly, card, coffee, and billiard rooms.
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Complaint over hunting dogs through Cork streets
Cork · city · Cork · 1799
On October 10th, 1799, it was reported that the practice of hunting dogs through the streets of Cork city was complained of in the day's paper, indicating a public nuisance concern.
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Oct. 10. — It was the practice to hunt dogs through the streets of this city, which was complained of in this day's paper.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 134
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Cork, in 1799. On October 10th of that year, it was reported that the practice of hunting dogs through the streets of the city was complained of in the day's paper. People found it a nuisance, and they said so in print.
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Conservators of peace appointed for Cork, Limerick, Kerry
Cork · city · Cork · 1393
Gerald, son of Maurice earl of Desmond, and Patrick Fox were appointed overseers of conservators of the peace in the counties of Cork, Limerick, and Kerry, with power to muster men at arms and lead them for defence of the marches.
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Oct. 26. — Gerald, son of Maurice, earl of Desmond, and Patrick Fox, -were appointed overseers of the conservators of the peace, and also conservators themselves, in the counties of Cork, Limerick,and Kerry, with power to compel the sheriff, conservators of the peace, and other the king's assessors, to muster the men at arms, &c. and to marshal them into thousands, hundreds, and twenties, and to lead then wherever there might be occasion, for 1393 the defence of the marches.
£46 13s. 4d. was ordered to be paid to Morrough O'Brien, for restraining his son, who was the most dangerous of all the malefactors, from making war against the king.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 52
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In 1393, on the 26th of October, Gerald, son of Maurice, earl of Desmond, and Patrick Fox were appointed overseers of the conservators of the peace, and conservators themselves, in the counties of Cork, Limerick, and Kerry. They had power to compel the sheriff, the conservators of the peace, and the king's other assessors to muster men at arms, to marshal them into thousands, hundreds, and twenties, and to lead them wherever there was occasion, for the defence of the marches. The same record notes that 46 pounds, 13 shillings, and 4 pence was ordered paid to Morrough O'Brien, for restraining his son, described as the most dangerous of all the malefactors, from making war against the king.
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Cork Commercial Tavern opened with subscription dinner
Cork · city · Cork · 1818
The Cork Commercial Tavern, adjoining the Commercial Buildings, was opened on June 30th with a subscription dinner. All the respectable merchants and traders of the city attended the opening.
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June 30. — The Cork Commercial Tavern, adjoining the Commercial Buildings, was opened this day with a subscription dinner, at which all the respectable merchants and traders of this city attended.
Sept. 3. — The high sheriff, on the part of the corporation of Cork, proceeded to Killarney, to invite the lord lieutenant and his suite to dinner, which invitation his excellency was pleased to accept, and accordingly having arrived on the evening of the ninth at Ballincollig, on his way to Cork, he was received with discharges of cannon. The city sheriffs and a troop of dragoons were in attendance, and escorted the carriages which contained the viceregal party, until they reached Scragg's Hotel, in George's-street, which was brilliantly illuminated. The walls and windows were festooned with variegated lamps, in the centre of which, was a grand transparency with the Talbot arms. In the course of the next day, addresses were presented to his excellency by the mayor and corporation, the merchants and the clergy, and deputations from the Cork Institution and Society of Arts waited upon his excellency ; in the evening he was entertained at the Mansion-house, and on the following day, proceeded in admiral Hallowell's barge to Haulbowline, and
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 157
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Cork, in 1818, saw the opening of the Cork Commercial Tavern, adjoining the Commercial Buildings. On the 30th of June, it opened with a subscription dinner, and all the respectable merchants and traders of the city attended. Later that year, on the 3rd of September, the high sheriff, on the part of the corporation of Cork, went to Killarney to invite the lord lieutenant and his suite to dinner. His excellency accepted. He arrived on the evening of the 9th at Ballincollig, on his way to Cork, and was received with discharges of cannon. The city sheriffs and a troop of dragoons were in attendance, and escorted the carriages of the viceregal party until they reached Scragg's Hotel, in George's-street, which was brilliantly illuminated. The walls and windows were festooned with variegated lamps, and in the centre was a grand transparency with the Talbot arms. The next day, addresses were presented to his excellency by the mayor and corporation, the merchants, and the clergy. Deputations from the Cork Institution and Society of Arts waited upon him. In the evening he was entertained at the Mansion-house, and the following day proceeded in admiral Hallowell's barge to Haulbowline.
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Cork corporation mortgages discharged at the Tholsel
Cork · city · Cork · 1627
On 8 August 1627, alderman Dominick Roche appeared before the mayor and officials in the Tholsel of Cork and delivered sufficient discharges of all the mortgages contained in the attached schedule, including fishing pools, market fees, a tower, shops under the Tholsel, and college lands.
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M. That the eight day of August. 1627, Dominick Roche, alderman, appeared before us in the toUsell, and delivered sufficient discharges of all the mortgages contained in this sccdle according the ane.xed co.venants to that effecte. Witness or hands,
WiLLu HoRE, Maior. John .Meade, recorder.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 174
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Cork, through which your road passes. On 8 August 1627, alderman Dominick Roche came before the mayor and recorder in the Tholsel and delivered sufficient discharges of all the mortgages in the attached schedule. Willi Hore was mayor. John Meade was recorder. The mortgages covered fishing pools, market fees, a tower, shops under the Tholsel, and college lands.
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Cotter land division at Coppingerstown, 1585
Coppingerstown · townland · Cork · 1585
In 1585, John Cotter of Coppingerstown transferred 174 acres to his son on condition that he divide and share it with his cousins after the manner of their predecessors. This illustrated the extension of Irish customary land-division practices to land held under English tenure.
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* The fallowing is a curious illustration of tlio extensiou of Irish usages to land of English tenure : — In 1585, John Cotter, of Coppingerstown, having land to the amount of 174 acres, made it over to his son, on condition however, that he should divide and share it with his cousins aftor the manner of their predecessors.
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 28
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Somewhere close to Coppingerstown, in 1585 John Cotter handed 174 acres to his son. The condition was that the son divide and share the land with his cousins, following the practice of those who came before them. This was Irish customary land-division applied to land held under English tenure.
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Destructive fire near the post office in Charleville
Charleville · town · Cork · 1817
A most destructive fire broke out in a house near the post office in Charleville, consuming the three adjoining houses.
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25. — A most destructive fire in a house near the post-office, in Charleville, which consumed the three adjoining houses.
June 4. — The light house at Roche's tower was commenced.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 155
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In the town of Charleville, in 1817, a most destructive fire broke out in a house near the post office. It consumed the three adjoining houses.
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Dreadful fire on Coal Quay adjoining Custom House
Cork · city · Cork · 1769
A dreadful fire broke out on the Coal Quay in Cork, adjoining the Custom House.
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Feb. 1 1 . — There was a dreadful fire on the Coal quay adjoining 17C9 the Custom house.
March 5. — Sunday, there was a desperate battle at Parkmore, between the rabble of Fair lane and Blackpool.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 109
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In Cork, on the 1st of February 1769, a dreadful fire broke out on the Coal Quay, adjoining the Custom House. The record gives no further detail of the damage or how it ended.
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Embargo laid on ships in Cork harbour
Cork · city · Cork · 1778
A general embargo was laid on all ships in Cork harbour, except colliers. This was part of the wartime restrictions during the American conflict.
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8. — A general embargo, was laid on all ships in this harbour, except colliers.
9* — An encampment was made at Kinsale, which was continued until the 10th of November.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 120
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Cork, in 1778. A general embargo was laid on all ships in the harbour, except colliers. An encampment was made at Kinsale, and it continued until the 10th of November. These were wartime restrictions, tied to the American conflict.
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Fire devastates Scilly near Kinsale
Scilly · street · Cork · 1667
A fire broke out in Scilly near Kinsale in August, consuming a great part of the place.
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Aug. — A fire broke out in Scilly near Kinsale, which consumed a great part of the place.
Sept. — In the beginning of this month a general peace was proclaimed in the city of Cork, between England, France, Denmark, and Holland, with great solemnity, by drums and sound of trumpet. The mayor and aldermen in their scarlet gowns, and the rest of the council, and all the companies attended. The
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 86
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Scilly, near Kinsale, suffered a fire in August 1667. The record says it consumed a great part of the place. Nothing more is given about how it started or what was lost. The same chronicle notes that the following month a general peace was proclaimed in the city of Cork between England, France, Denmark, and Holland, with great solemnity, by drums and sound of trumpet.
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Flesh shambles and St Mary Shandon church built
Cork · city · Cork · 1693
The corporation of Cork erected the flesh shambles in the centre of the city at a cost of £481 5s, and St Mary Shandon church was built in the same year.
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J\rov. — There was a violent storm which did great damage at Cork and Kinsale. In Bantry bay a privateer of 20 guns belonging to St. Maloes, perished. 1G93 The flesh shambles of Cork were erected by the corporation, in
the centre of the city, at the expense of £481 5s. St, Mary Shanu(,>n church was built in the same vear.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 93
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The corporation of Cork erected the flesh shambles in the centre of the city in 1693, at the expense of 481 pounds and 5 shillings. St Mary Shandon church was built in the same year.
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Foot-pad infests Kinsale-Bandon road
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1766
In December 1766, a dangerous foot-pad infested the roads between Kinsale and Bandon.
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Dec. — A dangerous foot-pad at this time infested the roads between Kinsale and Bandon. J7g7 The sum of £2000 was granted towards the improvement of
the river from the custom-house quay to Blackrock. The sum of £640 was also granted to Samuel Beale, Robert Stevelly, John Litchfield, Mary Simmons, and Thomas Beeby, to corapen-
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 105
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Kinsale, in County Cork. In December 1766, a dangerous foot-pad infested the roads between Kinsale and Bandon. That is all the record gives. No name, no capture, no victim. Just a warning from a winter over 250 years ago, that the road was not safe.
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General Floyd presents new colours to 71st regiment at Cork Barrack
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
General Floyd presented new colours to the 71st regiment at the Barrack in Cork. The entire garrison was drawn out in the square, and the general addressed the regiment in a soldier-like manner.
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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.
29. — The mayor, being anxious to put a stop to the mischievous and disgraceful custom, practised in this city on May eve, of striking persons, particularly females, with nettles, gave public notice, that he would punish with the utmost rigour, any person detected in the commission of this savage offence.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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In 1808, in Cork, General Floyd presented new colours to the 71st regiment at the Barrack. The entire garrison was drawn out in the square, and the general addressed the regiment in a "soldierlike and impressive manner." Days later, the mayor gave public notice against a custom practised in the city on May eve, of striking persons, particularly females, with nettles. He called it a "savage offence" and threatened punishment with the utmost rigour.
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Glanworth Castle — Smith's account called gross exaggeration
Glanworth · town · Cork
The author dismisses Smith's account of Glanworth Castle as a piece of gross exaggeration, without providing further detail.
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all the appearance of having never been finished, though we believe Smith somewhere states the contrary. Two of the bastions and the intervening curtain shew the remains of a thick stone facing ; but as some of the spaces between this and the earthen mound are not filled up, and as no traces of a wall are perceptible in the other parts, we conclude that the works never were finished. We are the moi"e minute in describing these particulars, in order to shew the incorrectness of the views in Pacata Hibernia ; and because it is probable that Castle ni Park is the oldest instance of the use of bastions in Ireland. It seems to have been a fortification belonging to the town of Kinsale. There is a narrow fosse or passage, protected by walls of earth, leading from it to the edge of Kinsale harbovu-, where there stands a curious fortification, consisting chiefly of a platform defended by a very thick wall, with large intervals for great guns. There is here also a curious vaulted apartment mider the side of the hill. We may take this opportunity to observe, that Smith's descriptions are very incorrect. He tells us that BallincoUy castle was flanked with towers at each angle. His account of Glanworth castle is a piece of gross exaggeration.
The invention of cannon has rendered castles almost useless for defence ; but cannon did not make their appearance in Ireland before the close of the fifteenth century; and for a long time afterwards could be little used in so impassable a country. From this cause castles were considered available for defence until the wars of 1641, when their untenableness became apparent; yet if we consider the magnitude of those purposes to which iron is applied in the present day, it seems not very Utopian to look forward to the time, when a small iron castle of suitable construction, may be found to be as tenable as stone castles formerly were, or even more so.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 17
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The town of Glanworth, in Cork, has a castle whose written record is contested by later writers. Smith wrote an account of it that another author dismissed as a piece of gross exaggeration. That author found Smith's descriptions very incorrect, and took the opportunity to correct the record. He pointed to Smith's claim that Ballincolly castle was flanked with towers at each angle, as an example of how wrong Smith could be. The author's concern was with accuracy in describing fortifications. He observed that the invention of cannon had rendered castles almost useless for defence, though cannon did not appear in Ireland before the close of the 15th century, and for a long time afterwards could be little used in so impassable a country. Castles were considered available for defence until the wars of 1641, when their untenableness became apparent. He even speculated that, given the magnitude of the purposes to which iron is applied in the present day, it might not be unreasonable to look forward to a time when a small iron castle of suitable construction may be found to be, as he put it, "as tenable as stone castles formerly were, or even more so." What survives about the castle itself is the judgement that Smith's account of it could not be trusted.
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Government storehouses ordered for Haulbowline Island
near Haulbowline Island · population centre · Cork · 1806
Government ordered storehouses to be built on Haulbowline Island to provision and refit His Majesty's ships on the Irish station without returning to an English port.
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Government ordered storehouses to be built on Hawlbowling Island, to enable his Majesty's ships on the Irish station to refit and victual, without returning to an English port for that purpose. 1807 Jan. 3. — The mail coach from Dublin broke dovm near Eath-
cormack ; after an ineff'ectual attempt to repair it, the mail was forwarded on a car to town.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 143
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This is Haulbowline Island, in Cork. In 1806, the Government ordered storehouses to be built here, so that His Majesty's ships on the Irish station could refit and victual without returning to an English port for that purpose.
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Great house of St. Dominick's, Cork (1712)
Cork · city · Cork · 1712
In 1712 the walls of a house commonly called the great house of St. Dominick's were recorded, in which the late Earl of Inchiquin formerly dwelt. It had a garden behind and a courtyard before it, bounded by the old abbey wall and an open space called the green.
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Mention is sometimes found of remarkable houses in Cork. Thus in 1704, was "the great messuage or dwelling-house formerly of Christopher Rye, alderman, situate on the bridge of Cork." In 1712, were " the walls of an house commonly called the great house of St. Dominick's, in which the right hon. the late earl of Inchiquin formerly dwelt," with a garden behind and a little court-yaixl before it, bounded on the south v,'ith the old abbey wall, and on the east, with a lov/ partition wall which then divided it from " the open space commonly called the green."
Two miles below the city, on the south banks of the river, are the walls of an old building, called Dundanion castle. This place belonged for several centuries, to the Galway family, leading citizens of Cork. They claim descent from John, brother of Ulick de Burgh, ancestor of the Clanrickard family, but this extraction is disputed by Mr. Hardiman, in his history of Galway, on very strong grounds.*
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 35
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Cork was a city of remarkable houses. In 1704, there was a great dwelling-house on the bridge of Cork, formerly belonging to Christopher Rye, an alderman. In 1712, records note the walls of a house commonly called the great house of St. Dominick's, in which the late Earl of Inchiquin formerly dwelt. It had a garden behind and a little courtyard before it. The south side was bounded by the old abbey wall. On the east, a low partition wall divided it from "the open space commonly called the green." Two miles below the city, on the south banks of the river, stand the walls of an old building called Dundanion Castle. This place belonged for several centuries to the Galway family, leading citizens of Cork. They claimed descent from John, brother of Ulick de Burgh, ancestor of the Clanrickard family, but this extraction was disputed by Mr. Hardiman in his history of Galway.
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Guild of brewers and maltsters erected in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1742
In 1742 letters patent passed for erecting a guild or fraternity of brewers and maltsters within the city and liberties of Cork. Alderman Robert Atkins was appointed first master, with William Clarke and Matthias Smyth as first wardens.
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Letters patent passed lor erecting within the city and hbcrtics •'^•P* of Cork, " one guild or fraternity of brewers and malsters". Alderaian Robsrt Atkins was thereby appointed first master, and Mr. William Clarke, and Mr. Matthias Smyth, first wardens.
April 10. — War was proclaimed in this city against France. 1"'^
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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Cork gave its brewers and maltsters a guild of their own in 1742, when letters patent passed for erecting one guild or fraternity of brewers and maltsters within the city and liberties of Cork. Alderman Robert Atkins was appointed first master. William Clarke and Matthias Smyth were named first wardens.
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Hessian soldier shot on the Black-road for desertion
Black Road · street · Tipperary · 1798
A young soldier belonging to the Hessians or 60th regiment was shot in a field on the Black-road for desertion.
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I^ov. lid — A young soldier belonging to the Hessians or 60th regiment was shot in a field on the Black-road for desertion.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 216
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The Black Road in Tipperary is where a young soldier belonging to the Hessians or the 60th regiment was shot in a field for desertion. The year was 1798. Nothing more is recorded of him.
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High tide floods houses across Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1769
A remarkably high tide with a south-east wind overflowed several houses in different parts of Cork city.
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.April 9. — There was a remarkably high tide with the wind south east ; the water rose so high, as to overflow several houses in different parts of the city.
June 3. — George, lord viscount Townsend, lord lieutenant of Ireland, arrived in this city, and dined with the coqjoration at the mayoralty house on the 4th.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 109
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Cork has seen water rise higher than anyone wanted. On the 9th of April, 1769, a remarkably high tide came with a south-east wind. The water rose so high that it overflowed several houses in different parts of the city.
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House blown down near Fermoy killing two women
Fermoy · townland · Cork · 1767
A house near Fermoy was blown down the same night as the destruction at Cove, killing two women.
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A house near Fermoy was blown down the same night, by which two women were killed.
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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 106
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Somewhere close to Fermoy, in 1767, a house was blown down the same night as the destruction at Cove. Two women were killed. That same night brought great floods to the rivers, doing considerable damage in various places. A horse carried down from Carrigrohane by the current was found dead at the weir back of Reily's marsh.
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King Daniel O'Donoghue dies in Cork abbey
Cork · city · Cork · 1025
Daniel O'Donoghue, king of Cashel, forsook the world and died in holy orders in the abbey at Cork in 1025. His death reflects the ecclesiastical significance of the Cork abbey.
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1025 Daniel O'Donoghue, king of Cashel, forsaking the world, died
in holy orders in the abbey here.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 39
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In 1025, Daniel O'Donoghue, king of Cashel, forsook the world and died in holy orders in the abbey at Cork. A king of Cashel choosing to end his days as a monk tells you something of what that abbey meant in its time.
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King grants town of Inishannon and ferry to Philip de Barry
Innishannon · town · Cork · 1412
The king granted the town of Inoshanan (Inishannon) with its ferry to Philip de Barry by letters patent in 1412. This was a royal land grant of a strategically important river-crossing settlement.
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The king presented Richard Pellyn to the vicarage of Kinsale. 1412 The king granted the town of Inoshanon, with its ferry, to Philip de Barry, by letters patent,
John Galway of Kinsale, was appointed to arrest all Irishmen, 1413 passing out of Ireland without royal leave, contrary to the statute,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 54
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Innishannon sits along the road where the river crossing made it matter. In 1412 the king granted the town of Inishannon, with its ferry, to Philip de Barry, by letters patent. A royal grant of a river-crossing settlement, given to a named man by the crown.
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Lighthouse ordered at Old Head of Kinsale
near Old Head of Kinsale · promontory · Cork · 1703
On 18 November 1703, upon petition of the sovereign of Kinsale, it was ordered that the lighthouse at the Old Head of Kinsale might have lights as usual, ensuring the continuation of this navigational aid.
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J^Tov. 18 — Upon petition of the sovereign of Kinsale, it was ordered that the light-house at the old head of Kinsale might have lights as usual.
1704 Sixty-two Roman Catholic Priests were registered in the county and city of Cork, of which fifty-two were in the county and four in the city.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Somewhere about Old Head of Kinsale, a lighthouse was given formal approval to keep burning. On the 18th of November 1703, the sovereign of Kinsale petitioned for its lights, and it was ordered that the lighthouse at the Old Head of Kinsale might have lights as usual.
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Lord deputy marches from Cork with 7000 men
Cork · city · Cork · 1601
After waiting in Cork for the arrival of additional troops, the lord deputy marched from the city with an army of 7000 men, 2000 of whom had landed from England, to confront the Spanish forces at Kinsale.
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Oct. — The lord deputy having waited in Cork until the arrival of additional troops, marched from that city with an army of 7000 men, 2000 of whom had landed from England.
23 — Several ships arrived from Dublin with supplies.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 70
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Cork, in October 1601. The lord deputy had waited in the city until additional troops arrived. Then he marched out with an army of 7000 men. 2000 of them had landed from England. He was bound for Kinsale, where Spanish forces waited.
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Lord Drogheda reviews regiments at Evergreen
Evergreen · electoral division · Cork · 1772
The 27th and 28th regiments were reviewed at Evergreen by Lord Drogheda, with the 50th regiment reviewed the following day at the same place. This was a notable military muster in Cork.
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June 10, — The 27th and 28th regiments were reviewed at Evergreen by lord Drogheda ; on the following day he reviewed the 50th regiment in the same place.
27. — Two journeymen coopers were wliipt from south to north gaol (pursuant to an act passed the previous session of parliament) for refusing to work.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 113
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Through Evergreen, in June 1772, Lord Drogheda reviewed the 27th and 28th regiments. The following day he reviewed the 50th regiment in the same place. A notable military muster in Cork.
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Man whipped for begging in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1777
One Connell was whipped for begging after having been discharged on bail. This illustrates the harsh penal response to vagrancy in Cork.
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5. — This day one Connell was whipped for begging after having been discharged on bail.
June 4. — Being the king's birth-day, was kept in the usual manner.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 119
As the companion tells it
The road passes through Cork, a city where, in 1777, one Connell was whipped for begging. He had already been discharged on bail, but begging brought him back to punishment. That was the law's answer to vagrancy here.
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Military encampment established at Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1778
An encampment was made at Kinsale and was continued until the 10th of November. This reflects the military build-up during the American War period.
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9* — An encampment was made at Kinsale, which was continued until the 10th of November.
30. — One Hickie escaped from the south gaol, by cutting down through the different floors till he came to the entiy of the prison, through which he ran ; but having been seen by a soldier of the 3d regiment, who pursued him into Grafton's alley, he was there taken.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 120
As the companion tells it
Kinsale, in Cork, saw a military encampment established in 1778, part of the build-up during the American War period. The encampment was continued until the 10th of November.
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Military review of regiments near the Lough and Red-house Walk
Lough · townland · Kerry · 1773
The 34th and 40th regiments of foot were reviewed in a large field near the Lough, and the 65th regiment was reviewed at the Red-house Walk, by General Pierson.
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June 2. — The 34th and 40th regiments of foot were reviewed in a large field near the lough, as also the C5th regiment of foot at the Red-house walk by general Pierson.
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 114
As the companion tells it
Close to Lough, on June 2 in 1773, the 34th and 40th regiments of foot were reviewed in a large field near the lough. The 65th regiment of foot was reviewed at the Red-house Walk. General Pierson conducted the review.
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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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Cork, in 1731. A new bridewell was built, and a bridge on Haman's marsh, which led to the Quaker's meeting-house.
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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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Cork, 1712. The wooden bridge at the north end of the city was taken down, and a new bridge erected in its place. The piers, the arches, and the abutments were all faced with hewn stone. What had been timber became stone.
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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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 19
As the companion tells it
Cork carries an older name on a 1545 city map: Old Cork, the hill settlement. By that year it had probably been destroyed long before by the wars of neighbouring lords. Only the fortified part subsisted, defended by the river. The cathedral alone was excepted. What you pass through now holds that earlier loss underneath it.
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