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Foundation stone of Lancasterian school laid in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1812
The foundation stone of the Lancasterian school was laid by William Beamish, Esq., attended by members of the committee and several others.
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May 4. — The foundation stone of the Lancasterian school was laid by William Beamish, Esq. , who was attended by the members of the committee, and several others.
A new coach was established from Cork to Passage, to start every morning from the Bower tavern, George's-street.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 148
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In Cork, on the 4th of May 1812, William Beamish laid the foundation stone of the Lancasterian school. The members of the committee attended him, and several others besides. That same day brought news of a new coach from Cork to Passage, leaving each morning from the Bower tavern in George's Street.
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Friar O'Fihelly buried at Timoleague Abbey
Timoleague · town · Cork · 1505
Allen Patrick O'Fihelly, a Franciscan friar of the Observance famed for his learning, died in 1505 and was buried in the Abbey of his order at Timoleague in County Cork.
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Allen Patrick O'Fihelly, of the order of the Friars Minors of 1505 the Observance, a man famed for his learning, departed this life; and was buried in the Abbey of his order at Timoleague in this county.
A blazing star or comet appeared in the month of August in this '■^^^ year, and was visible to all Ireland.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 59
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In Timoleague, County Cork, a Franciscan friar of the Observance lies buried in the abbey of his order. Allen Patrick O'Fihelly was famed for his learning. He died in 1505. That same year, in August, a blazing star or comet appeared, and was visible to all Ireland.
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Friary of minorits near Cork founded
Cork · city · Cork · 1240
Philip Prindergast founded a friary of the order of minorits near Cork around 1240. This was another of the medieval Franciscan foundations in the Cork area.
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The friary of the order of minorits near Cork, was founded by 1240 Philip Prindergast.
John de Cogan, who was a descendant of Milo, and Theobald 1217 Butler, were this year Lords Justices of Ireland.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 43
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Cork has a medieval friary in its story. Around 1240, Philip Prindergast founded a friary of the order of minorits near the city. It was one of the Franciscan foundations of the area.
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Funding approved for bishop's throne in Cork Cathedral
Cork · city · Cork · 1700
The dean and chapter ordered thirty pounds to be advanced towards making the bishop's throne in the cathedral of Cork. This indicates ongoing furnishing and embellishment of the cathedral in the early eighteenth century.
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A,D. might meet with due regard from the government. (Signed) Barrymore, Robert Foulke vie com., John Meade, llichard Travers, Wilham Kenye, JohnTravers, Boyle Aldworth, William Ballard mayor, Alan Broderick recorder, William Roberts and Nicholas Green, vie, E. Cork Ross, Arthur Pomeroy dean of Cork, Rowland Davis dean of Ross, Walter Neal chanter and vicar-general of Cork, Richard Lap arch-deacon of Cork, Edward Sing rector and vicar of Christ Church Cork, Dominick Mead arch-deacon of Cloyne, Evan Jones schoolmaster of Cork, Andrew Syras rector of Ballymoody, John Fortune vicar of Kinneagh, Benjamin Lukey rector of the Great Island, Edward Webber, George Evans, jun., John Love, Thomas Farren, John Wakeham, Nicholas Greene, William Jephson, Robert Travers, Robert Mead, Warham St. Leger, Richard Travers, Michael Woodword, Martin Stoaks, John Williams, Dennis Casey, James Finch, George Wright, William White, Thomas Finch, Patrick Ronan, John Champion, Thomas Wills, Jonathan Perry, not. pub. Robert Smith, Francis Poltney, Thos. Browne, John Brown Edw. Looby, John Hatheway, John Kift, Walter Lane, George Gamble, John Varraccre. The following persons also certified that he had been chosen a parliament man for the city of Cork, in the late pretended parliament, and that they and all other aldermen and burgesses in the said city who were protestants voted for his being elected, believing him the most proper and friendly man of his religion then in election for the said place, in relation to the protestants and their interests, and that if they had not voted for him he would not have been elected, and that they never hoard he proposed or voted anything against the protestants or their interests, but the contrary. (Signed) Daniel Crone mayor, William Roberts, Bate French, John Williams, Edward Webber, Thomas Devonshier, James French, Richard Brocklesby, Thomas Wright, Thomas Meade. 1700 April Wtli — Thirty pounds was ordered by the dean and
chapter to be advanced towards making the bishop's throne in the cathedral. ]7Qg Nov. Uh — Cornelius Hignelt was appointed pro-dean during a
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 214
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In Cork, around 1700, the cathedral was still receiving its furnishings. The dean and chapter ordered thirty pounds to be advanced towards making the bishop's throne. The dean at this time was Arthur Pomeroy, and the arch-deacon was Richard Lap. Walter Neal served as chanter and vicar-general. Edward Sing was rector and vicar of Christ Church. Evan Jones was the schoolmaster of the city. The civic life of this period involved many of the same names. Barrymore, Robert Foulke, John Meade, Richard Travers, William Kenye, and Boyle Aldworth all signed together on matters brought to government. William Ballard was mayor, and Alan Broderick was recorder. Arthur Pomeroy the dean, Rowland Davis the dean of Ross, and Richard Lap the arch-deacon all appear among the signatories, showing how church and civic leadership overlapped. A further certification about the choosing of a parliament man for the city was signed by Daniel Crone as mayor, along with William Roberts, Bate French, John Williams, Edward Webber, Thomas Devonshier, James French, Richard Brocklesby, Thomas Wright, and Thomas Meade. They certified that they and all other protestant aldermen and burgesses voted for him, believing him the most proper and friendly man of his religion then in election. They stated they never heard he proposed or voted anything against the protestants or their interests, but the contrary. Amid all this political business, the order of thirty pounds for the bishop's throne stands as a quieter record of the cathedral's ongoing embellishment.
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General Champayne receives freedom of Bandon
Bandon · town · Cork · 1801
General Champayne was presented with his freedom by the provost and corporation of Bandon.
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12. — General Champayne was presented with his freedom by the provost and corporation of Bandon.
Jutie 4. — Being the king's birth day, the imion flag was displayed on the Grand Parade; at noon the troops fired ajeu de joie, preceded by twenty-one rounds of cannon, discharged by
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 136
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The town of Bandon gave General Champayne its freedom in 1801. The provost and corporation presented it to him. On June the 4th, the king's birthday, the union flag flew on the Grand Parade. At noon the troops fired a feu de joie, after twenty-one rounds of cannon.
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Keeper of Cork gaol appointed
Cork · city · Cork · 1375
John de Northampton was appointed keeper of the gaol of Cork with a salary of one hundred shillings per annum.
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July 10. — The salary of Robert de Preston, chief justice of Ireland, was £40 per annum. 1375 John de Northampton was keeper of the gaol of Cork; his
salary was a hundred shillings per annum. V Cormac, Lord Muskerry, was murdered in Cork by the Bariys, and buried in Gill Abbey ; from him sprung Daniel, ancestor of the Carthys of Shanakil. 137g The king, in aid of the repairs of the walls of Cork, then stated
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 48
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In 1375, John de Northampton was keeper of the gaol of Cork, with a salary of a hundred shillings per annum. The same record notes that Robert de Preston, chief justice of Ireland, had a salary of £40 per annum. Cork's walls were in need of repair around this time. Cormac, Lord Muskerry, was murdered in Cork by the Bariys and buried in Gill Abbey.
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King presents Richard Pellyn to vicarage of Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1412
In 1412 the king presented Richard Pellyn to the vicarage of Kinsale, exercising royal patronage over an ecclesiastical appointment in the town.
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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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Kinsale has been a town of churches and crown ties for a long time. In 1412, the king presented Richard Pellyn to the vicarage of Kinsale, a royal hand placing a man in a church post here. The next year, 1413, the king appointed John Galway of Kinsale to arrest any Irishmen leaving Ireland without royal leave.
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Light proposed at old draw-bridge in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1768
As there were no lamps in the city at this time, it was proposed to fix a light at the old draw-bridge to prevent accidents.
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As there were no lamps in the city at this time, it was proposed to fix a light at the old draw-bridge to prevent accidents.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 107
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Cork in 1768 had no lamps anywhere in the city. To prevent accidents, it was proposed to fix a light at the old draw-bridge.
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Lord Deputy lodges at Cloyne with Sir John Fitz-Edmond Fitz-Gerald
Cloyne · town · Cork · 1602
The night the lord deputy left Cork on February 16, he lodged with Sir John Fitz-Edmond Fitz-Gerald at Cloyne, who then held the place in fee-farm from the bishop.
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16 — Don Juan embarked at Kinsale, and the lord deputy returned to Dublin. The night he left Cork he lodged with Sir John Fitz-Edmond Fitz-Gerald at Cloyne, which he then held in fee-fann from the bishop.
June — Dunboy castle was taken by the president after an obstinate resistance, as were also soon after other castles in this county.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 71
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Cloyne is a town in a county where, in June, Dunboy castle was taken by the president after obstinate resistance. Other castles in this county fell soon after.
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Mallow town incorporated by charter
Mallow · town · Cork · 1612
The town of Mallow and its surrounding lands were formally incorporated on 27 February 1612. The corporation was to consist of a provost, twelve burgesses and commonalty, with the right to send two burgesses to Parliament.
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* The town of Jlallow and all Lands within the precints thereof, was on the 27th day of February, 1012, incorporated, to consist of a provost, twelve burgesses and commonalty, and to send two burgesses to Parliament, by the voice of the provost and burgesses.
t This election took place in consequence of new writs having been ordered to issue at the request of Kingsmill Mid Bcttesworth, who had special occasion to be absent in Knsland.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 199
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Mallow was formally incorporated on 27 February 1612. Its corporation consisted of a provost, twelve burgesses and commonalty, with the right to send two burgesses to Parliament. An election followed new writs issued at the request of Kingsmill Bettesworth, who had special occasion to be absent in England.
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Methodists first arrive in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1748
In 1748 the Methodists first came to Cork, marking the arrival of a new religious denomination in the city. This represents an important development in the religious and social history of the urban population.
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Methodists first came to Cork. 1718
The work-house was fmished, and opened for the reception of foundling children, beggars, Sic.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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Cork, a city the road passes through or near. In 1748 the Methodists first came here, bringing a new denomination to the city.
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Military camp at Carrigaline broken up for winter
Carrigaline · town · Cork · 1779
The military camp at Carrigaline was broken up for winter quarters in late November 1779, part of the ongoing military mobilisation along the Cork coast during the American War period.
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JVov. 24. — The camp at Carrigaline was broken up for winter quarters,
27. — About ten o'clock this night, the ccntinel at the crimina side of the north goal was most inhumanly houghed by some villains, who made oft" undiscovered.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 122
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Carrigaline, in Cork. In November 1779, a military camp here was broken up for winter quarters. It was late in the month, the 24th, when the soldiers moved out. The camp had stood as part of the mobilisation along the Cork coast during the American War.
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New barrack in Elizabeth's fort
near Elizabeth Fort · street · Cork · 1719
A new barrack was built within Elizabeth's fort in the same year as the Mardyke walk was commenced.
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The new barrack in Elizabeth's fort was built. In the same
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Somewhere about Elizabeth Fort, a new barrack was built in 1719. In the same year, the Mardyke walk was commenced.
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Nile Street arched over in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1799
In September 1799, Nile Street in Cork was arched over, a notable infrastructure alteration in the city.
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^H(/. 3. — The marquis Cornwallis, lord lieutenant of Ireland, accompanied by lords Brome and Longuevillc, and colonel Littlehales arrived here from Castlemary; they were met at Glanmireby detachments from the loyal Cork legion cavalry and Berwick horse, and a great concourse of spectators, who unharnessed the horses from his carriage, and drew him to his lodgings on the Terrace, amidst shouts of joy. Sept. — Nile-street was arched over.
Oct. 10. — It was the practice to hunt dogs through the streets of this city, which was complained of in this day's paper.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 134
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Cork, in September 1799, saw Nile Street arched over. The city was busy that month. The Marquis Cornwallis, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, had just arrived, accompanied by Lords Brome and Longueville and Colonel Littlehales. He came from Castlemary and was met at Glanmire by detachments of the loyal Cork legion cavalry and Berwick horse, along with a great crowd of spectators. They unharnessed the horses from his carriage and drew him to his lodgings on the Terrace, amidst shouts of joy. Against that backdrop, Nile Street was arched over.
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Pestilence raged in County Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1361
The pestilence raged throughout County Cork and great numbers perished from the disease.
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The pestilence raged in this county, and great numbers pe- 1361 risked.
There was another great plague in this county. ^^'^
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 48
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In 1361, pestilence raged throughout County Cork, and great numbers perished from the disease. The annals record another great plague in the county as well. Cork itself stood in the path of it.
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River channel cleared for new wall in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1763
On May 9, 1763, workmen began clearing the channel of the river in Cork in order to build a new wall, marking a significant civic infrastructure project.
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May 9. — The workmen began to clear the channel of the river in order to build the new wall.
June 23. — One side of the North Main-street was begun to be flagged.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 102
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Cork, in 1763. On the 9th of May, workmen began clearing the channel of the river to build a new wall. A few weeks later, on the 23rd of June, one side of North Main Street was begun to be flagged. Two small changes in a city finding its shape.
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Scarcity of food causes misery among Cork's poor
Cork · city · Cork · 1816–1817
About this time the poor of Cork were in a miserable state of want due to the scarcity of food. The distress was later addressed at a meeting called by the mayor at the Commercial Buildings.
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About this time, from the scarcity of food, the poor were in a miserable state of want. 1817 Jan, 22. — The gate from Seymour"s-lane to the meat market
was re-opened.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 155
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In Cork, around 1816 and 1817, the poor were in a miserable state of want from the scarcity of food. The distress was later addressed at a meeting called by the mayor at the Commercial Buildings. On the 22nd of January, 1817, the gate from Seymour's-lane to the meat market was re-opened.
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Sky rockets thrown from balcony of the Exchange
Cork · city · Cork · 1761
Illuminations for Queen Charlotte's arrival in England were celebrated in Cork, with several sky rockets thrown from the balcony of the Exchange by Captain Cowley.
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Sept. 15. — Illuminations for queen Charlotte's arrival in England ; several sky rockets were thrown from the balcony of the Exchange, by captain Cowley.
22. — Illuminations for the king and queen's coronation, Seabright's and Owen's regiments fired on the malL
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 102
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Cork saw its share of celebration in 1761. On September the 15th, the city lit up with illuminations for Queen Charlotte's arrival in England. Captain Cowley threw several sky rockets from the balcony of the Exchange. A week later, on the 22nd, more illuminations marked the king and queen's coronation, and Sea-bright's and Owen's regiments fired on the mall.
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South quay and slip construction, Cork (1708)
Cork · city · Cork · 1708
On 28 August 1708 work was done on the south quay and slip in Cork, with costs for lime, sand, stones, boatage, mason's and labourer's wages. The funds were paid by the constables of the south-east and south-west quarters of the city.
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We have before us an account for work done on " the south quay and slip," August the 28th, 1708. For this work, three barrels of lime cost 4s. : sand, Is. : stones, 83. : boatage of the stones, 5s. : mason's wages were 4s. Gd. : labourer's wages, 3:>. the funds for the work were paid by the respective constables of the south-east and south-west quarters of the city. ■
From another account it appears, that iu 171 1, the price of a barrel of lime was Is. 6d. ; the wages of a labourer lor one dav,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 35
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In Cork, on the 28th of August 1708, work was carried out on the south quay and slip. Three barrels of lime cost 4 shillings, sand 1 shilling, stones 8 shillings, and the boatage of those stones 5 shillings. The mason's wages were 4 shillings and 6 pence, the labourer's 3 shillings. The funds for all of this were paid by the respective constables of the south-east and south-west quarters of the city.
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St. Nicholas's church damaged by lightning
Cork · city · Cork · 1726
The east end of St. Nicholas's church was greatly damaged by thunder and lightning, and some of the books and cushions were burnt.
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1726 June 20 — The east end of St. Nicholas's church was greatly damaged by thunder and lightning, and some of the books and cushions were burnt.
Douglas factory was begun to be built.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 97
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In Cork, on the 20th of June, 1726, thunder and lightning struck St. Nicholas's church. The east end was greatly damaged, and some of the books and cushions inside were burnt.
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Sugan earl defeated at Aharlow wood
near Aherlow · population centre · Tipperary · 1601
On September 16, the Sugan earl (James Fitz-Thomas) was defeated at Aharlow wood and forced to flee into Tipperary.
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Sept. 16 — The earl being defeated at Aharlow wood, was forced to fly into Tipperary.
The chiefs of this province received pardons from the queen. IGOl
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 70
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Aherlow in Tipperary. On the 16th of September 1601, the Sugan earl, James Fitz-Thomas, was defeated here at Aharlow wood and forced to flee into Tipperary. After this, the chiefs of the province received pardons from the queen.
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Two annual fairs granted at the Lough, Cork
The Lough · electoral division · Cork · 1748
Letters patent granted the Cork corporation two annual fairs to be held at or near the Lough in the south liberties, on the Tuesday and Wednesday after 25 March and 15 August. This established the Lough as a formal fairground site.
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His majesty's letters patent passed the great seal, granting to the corporation of the city of Cork two fairs, to be held annually in or near the Lough, in the south liberties, on the Tuesday and Wednesday next after the 25th of March and 15th of August.
June 18. — About four o" Clock in the afternoon there happened a violent storm of thunder, lightning and hail. It continued
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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The Lough in Cork's south liberties became a formal fairground in 1748. The king's letters patent passed the great seal, granting the corporation of Cork two annual fairs, to be held in or near the Lough on the Tuesday and Wednesday after the 25th of March and the 15th of August.
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Victuals provisers paid for wine at Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1309
Hugh de Wynchecumbe and William Browne, provisers of victuals for Henry the first at Youghal, were paid over £108 for fifty casks of wine bought from the townsmen.
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Hugh de Wynchecumbe, and William Browne, provisers of
the victuals of Henry the first at Youghal, were paid £108 6s. 8d.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 44
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In 1309, Youghal was where Hugh de Wynchecumbe and William Browne served as provisers of victuals for Henry the first. They were paid £108 6s. 8d. for fifty casks of wine bought from the townsmen.
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War proclaimed in Cork against Spain
Cork · city · Cork
War was formally proclaimed in the city of Cork against Spain on December 20.
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Dec. 20 — War was proclaimed in Cork against Spain.
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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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In the city of Cork, war was formally proclaimed against Spain on December 20. No year is recorded for it. The same records note that in 1719, the Mardyke walk was begun at the private expense of Mr. Edward Webber, who built a house at the west end with fruit gardens for those who used the walk.
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West India fleet sailed from Cove under convoy
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1778
A West India fleet of above 40 ships sailed from Cove under convoy of the Winchelsea and Lynx men of war.
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SejJt. 24. — The west India fleet, consisting of above 40 ships, sailed from Cove, under convoy of the Winchelsea and Lynx, men of war.
Sej}. 29 — Eoman catholics being pennitted to take long leases, several of that body attended at the city court house and testified their allegiance.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 120
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Cobh was called Cove in 1778. On the 24th of September that year, the West India fleet sailed from here. It consisted of above 40 ships, sailing under convoy of the Winchelsea and the Lynx, two men of war.
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William III's troops land at Bantry Bay
near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork · 1698
On 24 December, a body of troops in the service of William III arrived from Flanders and landed at Bantry Bay. This was part of the ongoing Williamite military operations in Ireland.
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Dec. 24. — A body of troops in the service of William III arrived from Flanders, and landed at Bantry bay. 1G98 The old barrack to the east of Elizabeth's fort was built this
year.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 95
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Bantry Bay saw troops arrive on the 24th of December, 1698. They came from Flanders, in the service of William the Third, and landed here along the shore.
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Boat from transport overset at Cove, drowning soldiers and women
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1776
A boat coming from one of the transports at Cove was overset in a gale of wind, drowning three soldiers, three women, and some boatmen. The incident highlights the dangers of military embarkation operations at the harbour.
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25. — A boat coming from one of the transports at Cove, was overset in a gale of wind, by which three soldiers, three women, and some boatmen were drowned.
31. — The Dublin post which should have arrived the 29Lh,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 117
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Cobh has seen its share of loss at the water. In 1776, a boat coming from one of the transports at Cove was overset in a gale of wind. Three soldiers, three women, and some boatmen were drowned. That is all the record gives us, but it is enough to remember them by.
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Lord Lieutenant attends Christ Church Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1769
On Sunday the Lord Lieutenant went to Christ Church in Cork, sitting in the bishop's throne while the bishop sat at the communion table.
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10. — Being Sunday, the lord lieutenant went to Christ church: ho sat in the bishop's throne, and the bishop sat at the conuiiuniou table.
154 CORK REMEMBRANCER,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 109
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In 1769, the city of Cork saw the Lord Lieutenant attend Christ Church on a Sunday. He sat in the bishop's throne, while the bishop sat at the communion table.
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Two sailors drowned in Lough Mahon
near Lough Mahon · channel sound · Cork · 1773
The boat of a Norway vessel was overturned by a sudden squall of wind in Lough Mahon, resulting in the drowning of two sailors.
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May 1. — The boat of a Norway vessel was overset by a squall of w^ind in lough Mahon, and two sailors were drowned.
An affray took place between a townsman and a soldier, when the former cut off the soldier's nose, and on being pursued the following day, threw himself out of a window, by which his leg and arm were broken.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 114
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Somewhere about Lough Mahon, on the first of May in 1773, the boat of a Norway vessel was overset by a squall of wind, and two sailors were drowned.
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28th and 34th regiments reviewed at Cork camp-field
Cork · city · Cork · 1774
The 28th and 34th regiments were reviewed at the camp-field by the Right Honourable Lord Blayncy. The day of the review was very wet.
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23. — The 28th and 34th regiments were reviewed at the campfield by the right honorable lord Blayncy. The day was very wet.
30. — A deserter who was confined in the city gaol for burglary, broke out and made his escape.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 115
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Cork, in 1774. The 28th and 34th regiments were reviewed at the camp-field by the Right Honourable Lord Blayncy. The day was very wet. That is all the record gives: soldiers on a field, a lord reviewing them, and rain.
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Act passed to rebuild Cappoquin bridge over the Blackwater
Cappoquin · town · Waterford · 1765
An act was passed in 1765 for re-building the bridge over the Black-water at Cappoquin, empowering the lord lieutenant and council to raise up to £600 from the counties of Waterford, Cork, Kerry and Tipperary.
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29. — The anniversary of the surrender of this city to king William the third was ushered in with ringing of bells ; in the afternoon the mayor and corporation went in procession to Christ church, and the evening was concluded, with bonfires and illuminations. 17G5 An act was passed this year for re-building the bridge over the
Black-water at Cappoquin, towards defraying the expenses of which, the lord lieutenant and council were empowered to raise any sum not exceeding £600, out of the counties of Waterford, Cork, Kerry and Tipperary, and the counties of the cities of Waterford and Cork.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 103
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Cappoquin sits on the Blackwater. In 1765 an act was passed for rebuilding the bridge over the river here. The lord lieutenant and council were empowered to raise any sum not exceeding £600 toward the cost, drawn from the counties of Waterford, Cork, Kerry and Tipperary, and from the counties of the cities of Waterford and Cork. Four counties and two cities carried the burden of that bridge.
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Augustinian Friary granted to Cormac MacCarthy
Cork · city · Cork · 1577
The Augustinian Friary in Cork and its appurtenances were granted to Cormac Mac Teigue Mac Carthy. This was a dissolution-era transfer of monastic property.
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The Augustinian Friary here, and its appurtenances, were 1577 granted to Cormac Mac Teigue Mac Carthy.
Sir William Dniry, who was this year appointed lord justice 1573 of Ireland, came into this province, attended by Sir Edward Fitton and others of the privy council. On the 20th November they wrote to queen Elizabeth, to shew the necessity of continuing a lord president in Munster ; for upon the suspension of this office, the Irish lords began to commit violence, particularly lord Roche who kept a freeholder in irons, who was possessed of an estate of eight plowlands, until he gave all up, except one half plowland, and when he complied with that demand, he extorted as much upon that plowland as he did upon any other in his country,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 65
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In 1577, the Augustinian Friary in Cork and its appurtenances were granted to Cormac Mac Teigue Mac Carthy, a dissolution-era transfer of monastic property. In 1573, Sir William Dniry was appointed lord justice of Ireland. He came into this province attended by Sir Edward Fitton and others of the privy council. On the 20th of November they wrote to Queen Elizabeth to show the necessity of continuing a lord president in Munster. Upon the suspension of that office, the Irish lords began to commit violence. Lord Roche kept a freeholder in irons, a man possessed of an estate of eight plowlands, until he gave all up except one half plowland. When he complied, Lord Roche extorted as much upon that plowland as upon any other in his country.
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Castle and town of Macroom burnt by Ireton's forces
Macroom · town · Cork · 1650–1651
A party of Ireton's parliamentary forces burnt both the castle and town of Macroom during the Cromwellian campaign in Munster.
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The castle and town of Macroom were burnt by a party of Ii'eton's forces.
1651 High courts of justice were held in this county, for the trial of
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 83
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Macroom was a castle and town that suffered in the Cromwellian campaign. A party of Ireton's forces burnt both the castle and the town. The year after, in 1651, high courts of justice were held in this county.
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Cork assizes presentments for public works
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
At the Cork assizes, the grand jury passed presentments including covering Lapp's Island dock, building a well near Skiddyacre-lane, arching over the watercourse stream, building walls from the Mardyke walk to the ferry opposite Sunday's-well, widening the road from Cork to Blackrock, and £500 towards a new gaol.
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22. — At the assizes held at this time in this city, amongst other presentments, the following were passed by the grand Jury : — £200 for covering over and filling 80 feet in length of Lapp's- Islanddock, and making sewers ; £28 19s., for building a well for the supply of water near Skiddyacre-lane ; £149, for arching over 112 feet in length of the watercourse stream ; £13 5s., for building a fan arch over part of the watercourse stream ; £57 r2s. 9d, for building walls at each side of the ditch from the Mardyke walk to the ferry opposite Sunday "s-well ; £17 2s. 6d, for taking down 188 feet in length of an old wall, to widen the road leading from Cork to Blackrock ; £500 towards building a new gaol.
Sept. 2. — The son of the Marquis of Wellesley, Mr. Fitzakorly, and their respective suites, arrived this morning at the Bush hotel, ou their way to visit the Lakes of Killarney.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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Cork, in 1808, was a city reshaping itself by grand jury decree. At the assizes held that year, the grand jury passed a series of presentments for public works across the city and its approaches. They allocated 200 pounds to cover and fill 80 feet of Lapp's Island dock, and to make sewers. Nearly 29 pounds went to building a well for water supply near Skiddyacre-lane. A further 149 pounds was approved for arching over 112 feet of the watercourse stream, with another 13 pounds and 5 shillings for a fan arch over part of it. More than 57 pounds was set aside for building walls on each side of the ditch from the Mardyke walk to the ferry opposite Sunday's Well. Seventeen pounds, 2 shillings and 6 pence covered taking down 188 feet of an old wall to widen the road from Cork to Blackrock. And 500 pounds went towards building a new gaol.
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Cork made shire ground by King John
Cork · city · Cork · 1210
In 1210, King John established Cork as shire ground along with eleven other counties, appointing sheriffs and other officers to govern it. This was a key step in the formal administration of the county.
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1208 November 8 — King John, by patent dated at Woodstock, (whereuntoMeylerFitzHenry,Lord Justice is witness) did confirm to William Fitz Philip Barry the three cantreds of Olethan, Muskry — Dunegan, and Killedy, which Fitzstephen had given his father in the kingdom of Cork, to be held of the king by ten knight's fees. 1210 Cork was this year, with eleven other counties, made shire
ground by King John, who appointed sheriffs and other proper officers to govern them.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 42
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Cork became shire ground in 1210, one of twelve counties King John set under formal rule that year, each given a sheriff and proper officers to govern it. Two years earlier, in November 1208, John had confirmed to William Fitz Philip Barry the three cantreds of Olethan, Muskry, Dunegan, and Killedy, to be held of the king by ten knight's fees.
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Daniel Carty escapes Cork city gaol through window bars
Cork · city · Cork · 1774
Daniel Carty, confined in Cork city gaol for felony, escaped by cutting the window bars of the north window over the arch and letting himself down.
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23. — One Daniel Carty, who had been confined in the city gaol for felony, contrived to escape through the north window over the arch, by cutting the window bars, and letting himself down
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 115
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In 1774, one Daniel Carty, confined in the city gaol at Cork for felony, contrived his escape. He cut through the bars of the north window over the arch and let himself down.
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Flooded land in Shandon owned by Andrew Stakebole
near Shandon · locality · Cork · 1362
Andrew Stakebole was owner of six acres of land in Shandon, covered with water.
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Andrew Stakebole was owner of six acres of land, in Shandon, covered with water.
July 10. — The salary of Robert de Preston, chief justice of Ireland, was £40 per annum. 1375 John de Northampton was keeper of the gaol of Cork; his
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 48
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Shandon was once partly water. In 1362, Andrew Stakebole owned six acres of land here, covered with water. That is all the record gives — a man's name, a measure of land, and the fact that it lay drowned.
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Foundation of St. Patrick's bridge, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1788
The foundation stone of St. Patrick's bridge in Cork was laid. Mr. Michael Shanahan served as the architect and contractor for the new bridge.
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July 25. — The foundation stone of St. Patrick's bridge was laid ; Mr. Michael Shanahan was the architect and contractor.
August 1. — The new meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable markets were opened in the city of Cork.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 128
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Cork, a city the road passes through. On the 25th of July, 1788, the foundation stone of Saint Patrick's bridge was laid here. Mr. Michael Shanahan was the architect and contractor for the work.
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Free chapel of Holy Trinity appointment, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1386
Thomas de Everdon, clerk, was appointed to the free chapel of the Holy Trinity in Cork.
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July 20. — Thomas de Everdon, clerk, was appointed to the free chapel of the Holy Trinity.
Oct. 9. — Thomas Berbeg was advanced to the prebend of Beaver, in the cathedral church of St. Finbarr.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 52
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In the year 1386, on the 20th of July, a clerk named Thomas de Everdon was appointed to the free chapel of the Holy Trinity in the city of Cork. That October, Thomas Berbeg was advanced to the prebend of Beaver in the cathedral church of St. Finbarr.
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Grand Jury funds new road linking Cork, Kerry, Mallow and Kanturk
Mallow · town · Cork · 1805
The Grand Jury of Cork city voted £100 toward construction of a new road intended to ease communication between Cork, Kerry, Mallow and Kanturk.
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Sept. 4. — The Grand Jury of this city presented £100, to be applied to the construction of a new road, which was necessary to render the communication between Cork, Kerry, Mallow and Kanturk, easy and convenient.
Oct. 9. — The mayor seized as many pigs this morning as filled
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 142
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Mallow sits along the route of a road the Grand Jury of Cork helped fund. On the 4th of September, 1805, that jury presented 100 pounds toward building a new road, meant to make travel between Cork, Kerry, Mallow and Kanturk easy and convenient.
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Grey Friary founded in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1214
The Grey Friary was founded in Cork in 1214 and dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This was one of the medieval religious houses established in the city.
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1214 The Grey Friary was founded here, and dedicated to the blessed Virgin Mary.
1216 King Henry III. wrote a letter to the archbishops of Dublin and Cashel, to consecrate Geoffry White, bishop of Cork, and therein gave him the character of a learned, provident, and honest man.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 42
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Cork was where the Grey Friary was founded in 1214, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Two years later, in 1216, King Henry III wrote to the archbishops of Dublin and Cashel to consecrate Geoffry White as bishop of Cork, calling him a learned, provident, and honest man.
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John Drax incumbent of Youghal by king's presentation
Youghal · town · Cork · 1384
John Drax was recorded as incumbent of Youghal, having been presented to the position by the king.
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1384 SejJt. 2. — John Drax was incumbent of Youghal, by presentation of the king.
Oct. 21, — Eobert Thame and John Lombard were apppointed, " to hold parleys with the Irish enemies, and English rebels, and to treat with them."
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck
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In 1384, on the 2nd of September, John Drax was incumbent of Youghal, by presentation of the king. Later that October, Robert Thame and John Lombard were appointed, in the words of the record,
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King's marsh channel cut and quay filled up
Cork · city · Cork · 1670
The channel to the south of the King's marsh, later known as Dunscomb's marsh, was cut in 1670, and the quay on the same was begun to be filled up.
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The channel to the south of the King's marsh, now called Dunscomb's marsh, ■was cut, and the quay on the same began to he filled up.
.A'ov. 8 — By a bye-law of the corporation, made on this day the sons of a freeman at the age of twenty-one years are admitted to be free, without paying any fine except the officer's fees.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 87
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In 1670, in Cork, the channel south of the King's marsh was cut. That marsh later came to be called Dunscomb's marsh. The quay on the same channel began to be filled up.
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Lighter sunk against St. Patrick's Bridge cut-water
Cork · city · Cork · 1797
On September 4th, 1797, a lighter laden with coals broke from her moorings and was driven against one of the cut-waters of St. Patrick's Bridge, receiving such injury as caused her to sink.
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Sept. 4. — A lighter laden with coalsbroke from her moorings, and was driven against one of the cut-waters of St. Patrick's bridge, by which she received such injury as caused her to sink.
20. — The lord lieutenant arrived in this city from Bantry, escorted by the Yeoman cavalry and some troops of horse ; his excellency conferred the honor of knighthood on Vosian Pick, mayor. In the evening the town was illuminated, and his excellency honored the theatre with his presence ; after which he was escorted by two troops of horse to Dunkettle, the head quarters of general Dalrymple.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 134
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Cork, September the 4th, 1797. A lighter laden with coals broke from her moorings and was driven against one of the cut-waters of St. Patrick's Bridge. The blow caused her such injury that she sank. That is all the record gives: a cargo of coals, a bridge, a boat that could not hold.
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Military supplies arrive in Cork from Dublin
Cork · city · Cork · 1770
Two field pieces and four covered wagons laden with gunpowder, ammunition, and camp equipage arrived in Cork city from Dublin.
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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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 110
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Cork saw military supplies come down from Dublin in 1770. Two field pieces and four covered wagons reached the city, laden with gunpowder, ammunition, and camp equipage.
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New quay built at Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1804
A new quay at Cove, directed by the will of Mr. Smith Barry, was completed by his executors. This improved the harbour infrastructure of the town.
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13. — The new quay, directed in the will of Mr. Smith Barry to be built at Cove, was completed by his executors.
16. — By order of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, two buoys were laid down in our harboxir, one upon the harbour rock, and the other upon the turbot bank.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140
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Cobh was once called Cove. In 1804, a new quay was built here, directed in the will of Mr. Smith Barry and completed by his executors. That same year, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty ordered two buoys laid down in the harbour, one on the harbour rock and one on the turbot bank.
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Nunnery founded and endowed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1320
A nunnery was founded in Cork and endowed with certain lands, tithes and rectories. This reflects ecclesiastical establishment in the city in the early 14th century.
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A nunnery was founded here, and endowed with certain lands, 1320 tithes and rectories.
May 17. — Henry de Thrapstown, clerk, was granted a sum of £600 for certain purposes relative to " divers magnates of Ireland, men-at-arms, Sec." who were proceeding to Munster, against the rebels.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 46
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A nunnery was founded in Cork in 1320, endowed with certain lands, tithes and rectories. That is what the record tells us. No name for the women who lived there, no founder named, no detail beyond those few words of what was given to keep it standing.
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Parapets erected on Cork quays by mayoral order
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
Parapets were erected on the quays of Cork city by order of the mayor, improving safety along the river frontage.
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Parapets were erected on the quays of this city, by order of the mayor.
13. — A hot impress took place at Cove, when some useful hands were procured for the naval service
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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Cork city had parapets put up on its quays in 1808, by order of the mayor. The river frontage got a safety barrier where there had been none before.
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Peace with France and Spain proclaimed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1749
In 1749 a peace with France and Spain was proclaimed in Cork, formally ending the wartime conditions that had affected the port and garrison town. This followed years of conflict including the Kinsale prisoner uprising.
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1749 A peace with France and Spain was proclaimed in Cork. Jime 7. — A fire broke out at Cunyglass in this county, which
consumed all the houses on both sides of the street as far as the bridge.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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In 1749, peace with France and Spain was proclaimed in Cork, ending years of wartime conditions that had weighed on the port and garrison town. That same year, on June 7, a fire broke out at Cunyglass in this county. It consumed all the houses on both sides of the street as far as the bridge.
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Prebend of Glanworth Church, 1291
Glanworth · town · Cork · 1291
The church of Glenowyr (Glanworth) was the prebend of Chancellor Richard de Barri, valued at twenty-eight and a half marks with a tenth of thirty-eight shillings. The archdeacon also held a moderate portion of the same church rated at fifty shillings.
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Prebend of the chancellor Richard de Barri : the church of Glenowyr, — twenty-eight marks and a half, whereof a tenth is thirty-eight shillings.
Prebend of the treasurer Master John Blund : eight marks, a tenth is ten shillings and eight pence. The vicar Master Charles, receives a third part.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 162
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In Glanworth, 1291, the church of Glenowyr was the prebend of Chancellor Richard de Barri, valued at 28 and a half marks, a tenth of 38 shillings. The archdeacon held a portion rated at 50 shillings. Treasurer Master John Blund held eight marks, his tenth ten shillings and eight pence. The vicar Master Charles received a third part.
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Rebuilding of Peter's church begins
Cork · city · Cork · 1783
Peter's church in Cork, previously thrown down, was begun to be rebuilt.
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Feh. 3. — Peter's church was begun to be re-buil(.
23. — There were at this time so many robbers and foot pads on the road between Cork and Kinsale, that it was not safe to ride on that road unarmed, even by day.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 124
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In 1783, Peter's church in Cork was begun to be rebuilt. It had been thrown down before, and now they started again. That same month, the road between Cork and Kinsale was so full of robbers and footpads that it was not safe to ride there unarmed, even by day.
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Regiments embark at Monkstown for America
Monkstown · townland · Cork · 1781
The 3rd, 19th, and 30th regiments of foot embarked at Monkstown for service in America. This reflected the ongoing military commitments of the British crown during the American Revolutionary War.
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March 18. — The 3d, 19th and 30th regiments of foot emharked at Monkstown for America.
22.— Illuminations on account of Admiral Eodney's taking the island of St. Eustatia.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 123
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Somewhere close to Monkstown, in 1781, three regiments of foot left Irish soil. On March 18, the 3rd, 19th, and 30th regiments embarked here for America, bound for the war across the Atlantic. Four days later, the city lit up in celebration after Admiral Rodney took the island of St. Eustatia.
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Serjeancy of Olethan and Imokilly granted
Imokilly · barony · Cork · 1318
The serjeancy of Olethan and Imokilly was granted to Reginald Russel and Margaret his wife, to be held in the form granted by Edward I to Thomas Fitz-Maurice and said Margaret.
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Jan. 21 — -The serjeancy of Olethan and Imokilly was granted to Reginald Russel and Margaret his wife, to be held in the form, granted by Edward I. to Thomas Fitz-Maurice and said Margaret,
1319 -^ grant was made for paving the streets, constructing bridges, and erecting quays in the city of Cork.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 45
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The barony of Imokilly was once part of a larger office. On the 21st of January 1318, the serjeancy of Olethan and Imokilly was granted to Reginald Russel and Margaret his wife. They were to hold it in the form that Edward I had granted to Thomas Fitz-Maurice and the same Margaret.
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Ships detained at Cork and Youghal for Earl of Ormond
Cork · city · Cork · 1362
The king commanded the detention of ships in the ports of Waterford, Wexford, Cork, and Youghal for the use of James le Botiller, earl of Ormond, and his men travelling to England.
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The king commanded Thomas Holhirst, collector of customs, ^^"^ and keeper of the ports, in IMunster, and William Lombard, mayor of Waterford, to cause ships to be detained in the ports of Waterford, Wexford, Cork, and Youghal, for the use of James le Botiller, earl ofOrmond, and his men, who were about to go to England, in obedience to the king's command.
March 27. — O'Brien, captain of his nation of Thomond, with a great multitude of Irish, being about to make war again upon the people of the county of Limerick ; the sheriff, and conservators of the peace in the county of Cork, were commanded to cause the able men of said county, agreeably to their estate, to be numbered, arrayed, and kept for the defence of the county, and sufficient victuals to be provided for them.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 48
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Cork was among the ports caught up in royal orders in 1362. The king commanded Thomas Holhirst, collector of customs and keeper of the ports in Munster, and William Lombard, mayor of Waterford, to detain ships in Waterford, Wexford, Cork, and Youghal for James le Botiller, earl of Ormond, and his men, who were about to go to England in obedience to the king's command. On March 27, O'Brien, captain of his nation of Thomond, with a great multitude of Irish, was about to make war again upon the people of the county of Limerick. The sheriff and conservators of the peace in the county of Cork were commanded to number and array the able men of that county for its defence, and to provide sufficient victuals for them.
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Small pox epidemic fatal in Cork
Cork · city · Cork
At this time the small pox was very fatal in Cork, indicating a significant outbreak of the disease in the city.
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u4itg. — At this time the small pox was very fatal in Cork.
Wandesford's bridge was begun to be built : Mr. Samuel Ilobbs, master builder, superintended this work, and completely carried it into execution.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 118
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Cork was struck by smallpox. At this time the disease was very fatal in the city. An outbreak took hold, and the record notes its severity without counting the dead.
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South bridge of Cork rebuilt in stone
Cork · city · Cork · 1713
In 1713, the wooden bridge at the south end of the city of Cork was taken down and a stone bridge erected at the expense of the corporation.
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The wooden bridge at the south end of the city of Cork was 1713 taken down, and a stone bridge erected at the expense of the corporation.
The earl of Sunderland presented addresses to king George I, 1714 on his accession to the throne from the high sheriff, grand jury, justices of the peace, gentlemen and freeholders of the county, and the grand juiy, freeholders, gentlemen, and principal inhabitants of the county of the city of Cork, and also from the corporations of Kinsale and Charleville.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Cork was a city with a wooden bridge at its south end, and in 1713 that bridge came down. The corporation paid to put up a stone bridge in its place.
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Statue of King George II in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1762
The citizens of Cork erected a statue to the memory of King George II in gratitude for blessings enjoyed during his reign, dated 1762. The inscription was noted as creditable to the classic taste of the city.
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* It is as follows. " The citizens of Cork erected this statue to the memory of King George the lid, in gratitude for the many blessings they enjoyed during his auspicious reign, a.d. mdcclxii."
f At this society new lines of streets were sometimes proposed, and their advantages discussed. Murphy's plan of Cork, of the date of 1789 gives the outlines of proposed improvements.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 33
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As you pass through Cork, the citizens here erected a statue to the memory of King George II in 1762, in gratitude for blessings enjoyed during his reign. The inscription was said to be creditable to the classic taste of the city.
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St. Nessan's school at Lough Eire near Cork
The Lough · electoral division · Cork
St. Nessan was educated under St. Barr at a school or monastery founded at Lough Eire, to which disciples flocked in such numbers it changed a desert into a large city. The lough's location is uncertain; Ware took it to be the basin on which part of Cork now stands, and a small lake called 'the Lough' on the south-west side of the city may be meant.
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* It is not improbable that a small lake on the south-west siJc of the city, about twenty or thirty acres' in extent, ami culled " the Lough," is the lake alluded to, as is suggested iu the Introductory essay.
^ CORK REMEMBRANCER.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 38
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The Lough takes its name from the water here. St Nessan was educated under St Barr at a school or monastery founded at Lough Eire. Disciples flocked to it in such numbers that it changed a desert into a large city. Ware took this lough to be the basin on which part of Cork now stands.
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Storm damages Mardyke walk and weirs at Sunday's Well
Mardyke · electoral division · Cork · 1771
Violent storms and heavy rain tore up a tree on the Mardyke walk and considerably damaged the weirs near Sunday's Well in Cork.
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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.
160 CORK REMEMBRANCER.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 111
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Through Mardyke, outside Cork, the road passes old ground. In 1771, violent storms and heavy rain struck on a night and the following day. A tree was torn up on the Mardyke walk, and the weirs near Sunday's Well were considerably damaged.
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Two houses burnt on Blackrock road
near Blackrock · population centre · Cork · 1804
Two new houses on the Blackrock road were burnt, in an incident whose circumstances are not elaborated upon in the text.
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Two new houses on the Blackrock road were burnt.
Oct. 1 . — The city magistrates, immediately after being sworn into office, set off for Lord Gardner's at Cove, to pay their respects to the Lord Chancellor, and in the name of the corporation to invite him to the Mansion-house. His Lordship however declined the honour.
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Blackrock, outside Cork. In 1804, two new houses on the Blackrock road were burnt. The record gives no reason and no further detail.
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