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Sir Robert Starling's surprise removal as Cork governor
Cork · city · Cork
Sir Robert Starling served as governor at Cork and was unexpectedly divested of his command, apparently while asleep. The passage satirizes his military incompetence, suggesting his troops were never properly exercised and that he relied on Providence rather than tactical means for victory. His removal was brought about by what the author calls 'rude fellows at Cork.'
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quaint luimour aul malicious triumph. "Sir Ro'ocrt Starling was governor there, who little dreamed of losing his command, and yet found he had lost it when he waked — one may truly say he was taken napping, but I must acknowledge, to extenuate his misfortune, that he was divested of his government in the dark, and consequently could not see to prevent it. Sure this major-general lost his way into that olEce, and was as much surprized at his having that employment, as we were to see him in it. His ignorance was so great it passed for his religion, for never any that saw him draw up the army, but concluded he relied on Providence for the victory, he made so little use of the means for obtaining it. He has now done that, too, which he never did to his regiment, I mean, exercised, and the word of command is, as you are ! that is, reduced to his primitive existence, which affords him tlie stoic's motto, " Omnia mea mccum porto." Thi>i makes me that I believe he will think those last eight years a dream, and that he he was never really waked out of it but when these rude fellows at Cork, presumed to do it."
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 83
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Sir Roger Coppinger removes Cork city charter
Cork · city · Cork · 1634
In 1634, Sir Roger Coppinger, mayor of Cork, carried away the city charter along with the sword and mace.
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This year Sir Roger Coppinger, mayor of Cork, carried away 1G34 the city charter, and also the sword and mace.
^uff. 15 — By an order of council, the mayor elect was either to give up the butt of sack, as formerly given him by the corporation for his entertainment in lieu of twenty nobles, or pay the chamberlain £20 at his election.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 77
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Sir Thomas Norris dies of wounds at Mallow
Mallow · town · Cork · 1599
Sir Thomas Norris was slain while fighting against the rebels in 1599 and died at Mallow. His death, along with that of Sir Warham St. Leger, raised the spirits of the insurgents.
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Sir Thomas Norris was slain as he was fighting against the 1599 rebels ; he died at Mallow, and his death as well as that of Sir Warham St. Leger, (who was killed by Mac Guire within a mile of Cork as he was taking the air) raised the spirits of the insurgents. Upon his death, Sir George Carew was made lord president of Munster ; and William Lacey and James Gold, esqrs. justices of the province ; and Mr. Richard Boyle, who was afterwards earl of Cork, was appointed clerk of the Presidency court.
Sir George Carew sojourned here for some time, preparing for the reduction of the province.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 69
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Sir Warham St. Leger killed within a mile of Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1599
Sir Warham St. Leger was killed by Mac Guire within a mile of Cork while taking the air. His death, together with that of Sir Thomas Norris, emboldened the insurgents.
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Sir Thomas Norris was slain as he was fighting against the 1599 rebels ; he died at Mallow, and his death as well as that of Sir Warham St. Leger, (who was killed by Mac Guire within a mile of Cork as he was taking the air) raised the spirits of the insurgents. Upon his death, Sir George Carew was made lord president of Munster ; and William Lacey and James Gold, esqrs. justices of the province ; and Mr. Richard Boyle, who was afterwards earl of Cork, was appointed clerk of the Presidency court.
Sir George Carew sojourned here for some time, preparing for the reduction of the province.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 69
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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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Skiddy's and Bretttridge's alms houses relocated
Cork · city · Cork
The decayed site of Skiddy's and Bretttridge's alms houses was let for the benefit of the charities, and a new building was erected on ground taken from the trustees of the Green Coat hospital to house inmates under both wills.
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The site of Skiddy's and Brcttridge's alms' houses which were at this time connected with onc-anothcr, having fallen into decay, the corporation determined upon finding another site, and letting the ancient one for the benefit of the charities, and accordingly took a piece of ground from the trustees of the Green Coat hospital, upon which they erected a buikling capable of containing the inmates under the wills both of Skiddy and Bi-etti-idge.
Dec. 20 — War was proclaimed in Cork against Spain.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Skiddy's Castle built and later used as powder magazine
Cork · city · Cork · 1445–1785
John Skiddy built Skiddy's Castle in Cork in 1445, the same year he served as bailiff of the city. The Crown rented the castle as a powder magazine until 1785, after which it was demolished.
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Skiddy"s castle was built by John Skiddy, who was the same 1445 year bailiff of the city. This castle was rented by the Crown as a powder magazine until 1785, shortly after which it was taken down.
The lord president of Munster imposed heavy fines upon the 1^06 mayor, aldermen, and others, and sentenced them to imprisonment during pleasure, for refusing to attend the divine service of the reformed churches. The following are their names and the fines imposed. Wra. Sarsfleld, mayor, £100 — Edmond Galway, gent. £60 — Edm. Morrogh, merchant, £60 — Thomas Coppinger, gent. £60 — Henry Gold fitz Adam, merchant, £50 — JohnTyrrie, fitz Francis, merchant, £50 — Andrew Galway, gent. ( exonorated because " sese conformamV ) £50 — Walter Coppinger, gent. £100 — Jeffrey Galway, sovereign of Kinsale, £100 — Phil Roche, of Kinsale, burgess, £50 — J as. Meagh of Kinsale, burgess, £50 — Robert Meagh, of Kinsale, burgess, £50 — Patrick Martell, of Kinsale, burgess, £40. Some months afterwards the following persons were fined £100 each, and ordered to be imprisoned during his majesty's pleasure for the same offence. Dominick Roche, merchant — John Borenaugh, alderman — David Meaghe, sheriff — David Tirrye Fitzstephens. The goods of these persons were sold for payment of the fines.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 209
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Skiddy's Castle in Cork city property roll
Cork · city · Cork · 1445
A medieval Cork city property roll lists numerous houses and their tax valuations, including Skiddy's Castle. The editor notes the castle was not built until 1445, creating a dating puzzle since Sir William Betham attributed the manuscript to the reign of Richard II or Henry IV (1377–1413).
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• This Roll which is in the pos=ession of Mr. Jnmes Roche, of Cork, has no d.ite ; Sir \i'm- Betham is of opinion that the manuscript belongs to the reign of Richarti the Second or Henry the Fourth. Yet we find, Skiddy's Castle (which was not built 'till 1-J4J, luenuoned in it. We print the word* uncontracted.
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 166
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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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Sloop with new loom destroyed near old drawbridge
Cork · city · Cork
Four men destroyed a sloop near the old drawbridge in Cork. The sloop carried a loom of new construction brought from Dublin.
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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.
5. — The Fair lane and Blarney lane combatants met at Parkmore, according to weekly custom, and after an engagement of some hours, one Keily received a stab from a tomohawk by which he was instantly killed, and many on both sides were wounded.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 112
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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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Smallpox prevalent in Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1818
Smallpox was reported as very prevalent in Cork city in February 1818. This occurred before the vaccination establishment opened later that year.
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The small-pox was very prevalent in this city.
March 26. — There were two grand oratorios in Christ church, on this day, and on the 30th, for charity; the receipts during the two days amounted to nearly £800.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 157
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Smoke silver tax for border watchmen in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1386
A tax of one farthing was levied on every house in Cork from which smoke issued, called 'smoke silver.' The revenue was used to pay watchmen posted on the borders of the enemy.
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Dee. 1. — A tax of one farthing was laid on eveiy house, from which smoke issued ; the money thus levied was called smoke silver, and was made use of in payment of the watchmen, who were posted on the borders of the enemy.
Ma?/ 22. — John Bryt and Thomas Admot, were appointed 1337 justices of gaol delivery in this county.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 52
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Social life on Haman's Marsh in Cork, c.1750
Cork · city · Cork · 1750
Around 1750, Cork citizens gathered on a planted green on Haman's Marsh, where the mansion-house later stood, enjoying music from a subscription-supported band. An adjoining assembly-house hosted twice-weekly assemblies with card playing and dancing, plus a weekly concert.
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In this city, former days were distinguished from the present, by an unaffected sociability, and a taste for public amusements. In Smith's time, (1750,) the citizens resorted to a planted green on Haman's marsh, where the mansion-house now stands, and were regaled by a band of music supported by subscription. In an assembly-house adjoining, were assemblies twice a week, besides a weekly drum, where card playing and dancing were practised. There was also a weekly concert of instrumental and vocal music,
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 32
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Society for relief of small-debt prisoners founded in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1774
Henry Sheares founded a society in Cork for the relief and discharge of persons confined for small debts, addressing the problem of imprisonment for minor obligations.
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June 17. — The society for the relief and discharge of persons confined for small debts, was founded by Henry Sheares, esq.
26. — A man was committed to North gaol, (under the provisions of an act to prevent chalking, which had been passed but a few days before,) for cutting a man in Fair-lane.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 115
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Soldier brutally houghed near the magazine
Cork · city · Cork · 1781
Two inhuman villains attacked a soldier of the 66th regiment near the magazine in Cork and houghed him so barbarously that he was completely disabled.
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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.
June 2. — The new chapel in Brunswick street was consecrated.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 123
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Soldier completes 100-mile walk to Glanmire Bridge in 24 hours
near Glanmire · town · Cork · 1779
On 1 June 1779, Serjeant Christy of the 81st regiment arrived at Glanmire Bridge having walked one hundred miles in twenty-four hours.
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June\. — This morning about nine o'clock, serjeant Christy of the 81st regiment arrived at Glanmire bridge, after performing on foot a journey of one hundred miles in twenty-four hours.
Being the king's birth-day, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, at ten o'clock the different armed societies were reviewed in the camp-field; at noon they and the 8 1st or Highland regiment assembled on the Mall and fired three rounds. About three o'clock an express arrived to the commanding officer here, from major-general Flower Mocher then at Kinsale, ordering the Highland regiment to be ready to march at the shortest notice, as the general had received a letter, stating that a fleet, consisting of several ships of the line and a great number of frigates and
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 121
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Soldier fires at prisoner on Smith Street in Cork
Smith Street · street · Cork · 1814
A quarrel in Smith Street led to a sentinel being knocked down while trying to disperse the crowd. He captured a man who tried to escape, and then fired his musket, hitting the man's ear.
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July 28. — Some persons having had a quarrel in Smith-street, a centinel, who was posted at one of the king's stores near the spot, endeavoured to drive them from his post, when he was knocked down, but recovering himself, he seized one of the men, and put him into his box as a prisoner, and proceeded to charge his musket; he had scarcely accomplished this, when the man in his custody attempted to run away; the soldier fired, and carried away part of the fellovy's ear. He was again apprehended and put into confinement.
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 150
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Soldier flogged for false report of Cork steam vessel loss
Cork · city · Cork · 1818
A soldier who circulated a report that the City of Cork river steam vessel was lost outside the harbour was tried by court martial on June 29th. Found guilty, he was sentenced to be flogged, and the sentence was carried out the same day.
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29. — A soldier who circulated a report that the City of Cork, river steam vessel, was lost outside this harbour, was tried for same by a court martial, and having been found guilty, was sentenced to be flogged, which sentence was put into execution the same day.
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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 157
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Soldier found dead in uninhabited house near Raffeen
Raffeen · townland · Cork · 1814
A private of the 50th regiment was found hanging from a rafter in an uninhabited house near Raffeen. It was believed he had been dead for three days based on his appearance.
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Sept. 2. — A private of the 50th regiment was discovered suspended from a rafter, in an uninhabited house near liaffeen, in which situation, it was supposed, he had been, from the appearance he presented, for three days.
Oct. 3. — A number of disorderly fellows having quarrelled in a public house, they were driven out into the street, where they continued fighting, when one party seized one of their opponents, and heaved him over Cross-street bridge into the river; the water however being low, he was enabled to grope his way down the stream, and come out at an opening in Fishamble lane.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 150
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Soldier houghed at Wandesford's bridge, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1788
A private in the 9th regiment was barbarously houghed while passing over Wandesford's bridge in Cork on a January evening. The attack occurred between six and seven o'clock.
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the people, who were assembled outside, and in whose hearing he drank prosperity to Ireland and to the trade of Cork, and afterwards ordered plenty of porter for the people. In the evening he went to the assembly, and danced with the lady of colonel St. George, Miss Fitter, Miss Kellet, lady Haly, and Mrs. Armstead. The mayor and corporation waited on his Royal Highness, when the recorder requested him to permit his name to be enrolled amongst the freemen of Cork, to which he assented; the townclerk, thereupon, presented him with his freedom in a gold box, and the recorder read an address on the part of the corporation. On the 5th the Protestant clergy addressed him, after which, attended by the earl of Shannon, Sir Henry Mannix, Bart, colonel St. George and Broderick Chinnery, Esq. he went to view the spacious concerns of Messrs. Hamilton, Lynch and Co. where he eat a beef-steak off the head of a barrel. On the 7th addresses werepresentedby the merchants and by the quakers, and on the 1 1th the bishop and clergy of the diocese of Cloyne waited on him at the seat of the earl of Shannon, with an address, after which the clergy were severally presented to his Royal Highness. On the 15th he returned to this city, after having made an excursion to Castlemartyr, Drumanagh, Curraghmore and Waterford, and dined with the merchants the same evening, after which he attended the concert at the assembly rooms ; and on the following day was presented with an address by the high sheriff, who was attended by the earl of Shannon, lord Kinsale, Sir James Fitz-Gerald, Sir Nicholas Colthurst, Bart. Sir James Cotter, Bart, and a great number of other respectable gentlemen. On the 18th the dissenters presented an address, after which his Royal Highness reviewed the diflferent regiments in garrison here, and on the 19th returned to his ship. On the 27th he arrived at Plymouth. During his passage from Cork, a thunder storm broke over the ship so violently as to tear some of the sails and shiver the main-mast.« 1788 Jan. — Between six and seven o'clock this evening, a private in
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 128
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Soldiers dying on Cove transports committed to sea
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1807
A general order was issued at Cove that soldiers dying on board transports while in port should not receive normal interment but be committed to the sea, sewed up in their hammocks.
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Dec. — A general order was issued at Cove, that the bodies of such soldiers as should happen to die on board the transports, while they remained in that port, should not receive the common ceremonials of intennent, but be committed to the sea, sewed up in the hammocks in which they died. 1808 Jan. 18. — "The queen's birth day was celebrated at the mansiors
house by a magnificent ball and supper. The preparations were on a scale never perhaps equalled in this city ; emblematical transparencies and wreaths of evergreens, interspersed with llowers fancifully displayed, gave a most beautiful effect to the different apartments. The ladies were all dressed in stufis, the manufacture of this city.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 144
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Soldiers fire on crowd at Mallow-lane, two killed
Blackpool · townland · Cork · 1764
A corporal, eight soldiers, and a constable escorting two prisoners from Blackpool into Cork were attacked by a mob pelting them with stones at Mallow-lane. The soldiers fired, killing two men, and conducted the prisoners safely to the city gaol.
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15. — About six o'clock this morning, a corporal, eight private men, and a constable of the north quarter, who were escorting two prisoners into the city from Blackpool, where they had been apprehended, were desperately attacked by a number of fellows while passing through Mallow-lane, who pelted them with stones, and attempted to rescue the prisoners. The soldiers after several ineffectual efforts to make them desist, were compelled at length for their own preservation to fire at them, by which two men were killed. This put an end to the affair, the rest having dispersed, and the soldiers conducted their prisoners safe to the main-guard, from which they were conveyed to the city gaol.
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 103
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Soldiers from the voyage of Gales relieved at Cork (1630)
Cork · city · Cork · 1630
Soldiers and officers of the army arriving at Cork from the voyage of Gales received relief funded by approximately £2000 laid out by direction of the Privy Council. The Corporation of Cork was required to discharge this expense as a condition of their charter renewal, receiving bills of repayment to be cancelled.
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* to the Lords Committees for Irish affairs, who referred same to Mr. Justice Jones, and he returned his opinion thereon, and two of said articles concerning customs the Lords Committees referred to the officers of the customs in London, who returned their opinion thereon ; this day their lordships ordered that in ^(^gard said city should discharge his Majesty of £2000 or thereabouts, laid out by the direction of the Privy Council, for relief of part of the soldiers and officers of the army arriving at Cork and K-insale from the voyage of Gales, for which there was delivered to the corporation bills of repayment from his majesty by the then lord president of Mounster and by the officers and commanders of said army, which bills they are to deliver up to the Attorneygeneral to be cancelled, that his majesty should he moved to grant a warrant to the Attorney-general to prepare a bill for his majesty's signature, to be afterwards passed the great seal, for renewing and confirming their former charters and the addition of the liberties in the articles following.
That whereas the whole city of Cork being the shiere city of the county of Cork, containing only two small parishes, and there being four dissolved abbeys, viz.j Gill abbey, St. Dominick's abbey, St Augustin's abbey, and St. Francis's tibbey, with their possessions, lying within the ancient franchises and liberties, where there are many merchants residing and the trade of merchandize more used, than in a great part of said city ; that those abbeys, with their jiossessioiis and inhabitants, may be withiu Uie jurisdiction and government of the officers of the city, to the end they may be liable to contributions both for his majesty's service and the pviblic chai-ge of the city, the rather for that ^nany of purpose dwell within the possessioii of those abbeys, to be free froni sesse of soldiers and other public cha,rge.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 175
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Soldiers from the voyage of Gales relieved at Kinsale (1630)
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1630
Soldiers and officers of the army arriving at Kinsale from the voyage of Gales received relief funded by approximately £2000 laid out by direction of the Privy Council. The Corporation of Cork was required to discharge this expense as a condition of their charter renewal.
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* to the Lords Committees for Irish affairs, who referred same to Mr. Justice Jones, and he returned his opinion thereon, and two of said articles concerning customs the Lords Committees referred to the officers of the customs in London, who returned their opinion thereon ; this day their lordships ordered that in ^(^gard said city should discharge his Majesty of £2000 or thereabouts, laid out by the direction of the Privy Council, for relief of part of the soldiers and officers of the army arriving at Cork and K-insale from the voyage of Gales, for which there was delivered to the corporation bills of repayment from his majesty by the then lord president of Mounster and by the officers and commanders of said army, which bills they are to deliver up to the Attorneygeneral to be cancelled, that his majesty should he moved to grant a warrant to the Attorney-general to prepare a bill for his majesty's signature, to be afterwards passed the great seal, for renewing and confirming their former charters and the addition of the liberties in the articles following.
That whereas the whole city of Cork being the shiere city of the county of Cork, containing only two small parishes, and there being four dissolved abbeys, viz.j Gill abbey, St. Dominick's abbey, St Augustin's abbey, and St. Francis's tibbey, with their possessions, lying within the ancient franchises and liberties, where there are many merchants residing and the trade of merchandize more used, than in a great part of said city ; that those abbeys, with their jiossessioiis and inhabitants, may be withiu Uie jurisdiction and government of the officers of the city, to the end they may be liable to contributions both for his majesty's service and the pviblic chai-ge of the city, the rather for that ^nany of purpose dwell within the possessioii of those abbeys, to be free froni sesse of soldiers and other public cha,rge.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 175
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Soldier shot at Mardyke field
Mardyke · electoral division · Cork · 1801
Joseph America, a private of Baron Hompesch's regiment, was tried by court martial for disobeying orders and firing at his sergeant. He was executed by firing squad at the Mardyke field, reportedly receiving death with great firmness.
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30. — Joseph America, a private of baron Hompesch's regiment, having been tried by a court martial for disobeying orders and firing at his serjeant, was shot at the Mardyke field. He received death with great firmness.
Juhj. — The Wexford militia arrived in this city to replace the Dutch troops.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 137
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Soldiers stab parish priest at Castleisland
Castleisland · town · Kerry · 1770
Two soldiers of the 55th regiment quartered at Castle Island applied to the parish priest Rev. Thomas Shughnerue to marry one of them to a local girl. On his refusal, the intended bridegroom stabbed him so unmercifully as to leave no hopes of recovery.
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23. — Two persons of the name of Poole and Hendley, who belonged to the 55th regiment, then quartered in Castle Island, applied to the Rev. Thomas Shughuerue the parish priest, to marry one of them to a girl in that town, which he peremptorily refused. Being provoked with a denial to so unreasonable a demand, the intended bridegroom stabbed him in so unmerciful a manner as to leave no hopes of his recovery.
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 110
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Soldier stabbed on Main Street, Cork
Main Street · street · Cork · 1775
A soldier, one of recently arrived drafts, was set upon and stabbed in several parts of his body as he passed quietly through the Main Street of Cork.
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Feb. 26. — A soldier, one of the drafts who lately arrived here, was set upon by some inhuman blood-thirsty persons, who stabbed him in several parts of his body as he was passing quietly through the Main-street.
March 2. — The public was cautioned in a Cork paper, to be careful in passing at night from Broad-lane to Fishamble-lane through Cross-street, as the slip near the little bridge was quite out of repair, and several persons within the last few nights had fallen into the river, owing to its niinous state.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 116
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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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South bridge rebuilt by Cork corporation
Cork · city · Cork · 1676
In 1676, the south bridge of Cork city was rebuilt by the corporation.
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The south bridge was rebuilt by the corporation. 1G76
The following subsidies were this 5^ear raised in this county. Th- earl of Cork, £110. The earl of Barrymore, £30. The earl of Carber)^ £15. The earl of Clancarty, £40. The earl of Orreiy, £20. Lord Courcy, £2. Lady Clancarty, £15. The bishopricks of Cork and Ross, £32 16s. The bishoprick of Cloyne, £41 4s. The county and city of Cork, £1364 18s.
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South chapel built in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1776
The south chapel was built.
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The south chapel was built. 1'7G
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South Chapel gallery collapse injures three
Cork · city · Cork · 1760
On Christmas Day 1760, one of the galleries of the South Chapel in Cork fell down, resulting in three persons suffering broken legs.
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Dec. 25. — One of the galleries of the South Chapel fell down, by which three persons had their legs broken.
1761 An act was passed this year, which, after reciting, that there were then only two public avenues to Cork, and that same were narrow and inconvenient, provides for the building of a stone bridge, not exceeding in hreadth twenty-six feet, from the quay opposite Prince's-street to the northern or opposite part of Lavit's island, and another from the southern part of said island to the Red Abbey marsh, of the same breadth, with a draw bridge in its centre; this act also provides for supplying said city with water.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 101
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Southern Fishery Association founded at Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1818
A public meeting at Kinsale instituted the Southern Fishery Association to further coastal fisheries and protect trammel net use. It represented organized civic effort to support the fishing industry along the Cork coast.
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An association, called the Southern Fishery Association, was instituted at a public meeting held at Kinsale this day ; its object was to further the fisheries on this coast, and to protect and encourage the use of trammel nets.
29. — A gentleman of the name of Nicholson was stopped about nine o'clock at night a little beyond the lough, on the old Kinsale road, by a highwayman, who, having seized his horse, deliberately fired at him; the ball however only grazed his forehead, and his horse having sprung forward, he was rescued from death.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 158
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South gaol built and wooden bridge on Dimscombe's marsh
Cork · city · Cork · 1728–1730
The building of the South gaol was commenced in 1728 and finished in 1730. A wooden bridge was also built on Dimscombe's marsh by Alderman Crone.
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1728 This year the building of South gaol was commenced, and was finished in 1730. A wooden bridge was built on Dimscombe's marsh by alderman Crone.
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.
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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,
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Spanish Armada ships perish on Irish coast
Cork · city · Cork · 1588
In 1588, several ships of the defeated Spanish Armada, dispersed by storms and tempests, perished on the Irish coast.
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1588 This being the remarkable year of the defeat of the Spanish Armada by Drake, and other English admirals, several of their ships dispersed by storms and tempest, perished on the Irish coast.
1589 Sir Francis Drake, with five ships of war, being chased into Cork Harbour by a Spanish fleet, sailed up the Carrigaline river and anchored under Corribiny hill. The Spaniards entered the Cork river, where they had supposed they had taken shelter, but being unable to find them, sailed out again.
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Spanish fleet lands at Kinsale and seizes Ringcurran
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1601
Intelligence was received that the Spanish fleet had been seen off Cork Harbour. After the wind changed, the fleet put into Kinsale where troops landed and took possession of the town and the castle of Ringcurran.
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Sept. — Sir George Carew received intelligence of the Spanish fleet having been seen off Cork harbour; the wind changing, it afterwards put into Kinsale, at which place the troops that were on board landed, and took possession of the town and of the castle of Ringcurran. On the 26th, the lord deputy and the president came to Cork.
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.
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Spanish troops agree to evacuate Kinsale and other castles
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1602
On January 2, the Spanish leader agreed that his troops should evacuate Kinsale, Baltimore, Castlehaven and Bearhaven castle, on conditions that they could carry away their arms, artillery, ammunition and treasure, and be provided with shipping and victuals if they paid for them.
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Jan. 2 — The Spanish leader agreed that his troops should evacuate Kinsale, Baltimore, Castlehaven and Bearhaven castle, on conditions that they should be at liberty to carry away their arms, artillery, ammunition, treasure, &c., and that they should be provided with shipping to transport them, and victuals, if they paid for the same.
9 — The lord deputy and president broke up the siege and returned with Don Juan to' Cork.
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Spike Island fortifications named Fort Westmoreland
Spike Island · townland · Cork · 1790
During his stay in Cork in October 1790, the Lord Lieutenant visited Spike Island, the seat of Nicholas Fitton, and named the fortifications being erected there 'Fort Westmoreland.' He gave the workmen 100 guineas upon leaving.
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A_. I>- after his arrival he was waited on by the mayor and corporation , the? clergy, and the merchants, whom he received in the most polite manner, and conferred the honor ofknighthood on William Clarke, esq. His excellency dined atthe mansion house with the mayor and corporation, and at night honoured the assembly with his presence. Duringhis stay here his excellency visited Spike Island, the seat of Nicholas Fitton, esq. and received a salute from the batteries and men of war. He named the fortifications erecting there "Fort Westmoreland," and gave the workmen 100 guineas upon leaving it. On his return he visited the cellars of Messrs. Fergusson and Co., and after taking a view of the city, dined at the king's arms with the merchants. On the 27th his excellency and suite set off for Dublin.
JSTov. 25. — For some nights past, parties of soldiers, with their side arms, patrolled the streets, and robbed different gentlemen of their watches and money, and that at so early an hour as eight o'clock.
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Spike Island fortification works and barracks
Spike Island · townland · Cork · 1811
Stupendous government fortification works on Spike Island were proceeding rapidly, with estimates of nearly eight years to complete. A very fine barracks on a large scale had been roofed in by this time.
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14. — The stupendous works of Spike Island were proceeding with rapidly ; it was said it would take nearly eight years to complete what was intended by government; a very fine barracks on a large scale had at this time been roofed in.
24. — The equinoctial gale commenced this night ; it blew a violent storm N.N W. ; several trees in the suburbs were levelled, and a considerable part of the roof of the new buildings at the Ursuline convent, was damaged by its effects.
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Spinning school for poor children founded in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1809
A spinning school was established in Cork city, admitting twenty-four poor children without distinction of religious persuasion. The school aimed to provide practical trade skills to impoverished youth.
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jlpr'd 20 — A spinning school was established in this city, into which twenty-four poor children were admitted, without distinction of religious persuasion.
May 21 — The common council of this city deliberated upon an application, made to them by the Dean and Chapter of Cork, to grant the castle of I31ackrock for a church : the result was that the application was refused.
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Spontaneous combustion at Wise's coal store, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1810
A large coal store belonging to the Messrs. Wise, containing over a thousand tons of Scotch coals, exhibited alarming spontaneous combustion. Hundreds of labourers, agents of assurance offices, sheriffs, constables, and military combined efforts to bring the fire under control.
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A large covered coal store, belonging to the Messrs. Wise, which contained upwards of a thousand tons of Scotch coals, 1 was observed this morning to exhibit alarming symptoms
of spontaneous combustion. Some hundreds of labourers were immmediately employed to remove the coals to an adjoining yard ; as they proceeded in the work, the coals became hotter, and the smoke and vapour increased to such an extent as greatly to incommode the workmen ; and notwithstanding their exertions, the smoke encreased to such a degree, that little doubt was entertained of the coals being actually on fire : an alarm was instantly spread through the city that the distilleiy was in flames, which caused the greatest consternation, as it blew a violent snow storm at the time ; at length, by the combined exertions of the agents of the assurance offices, the sheriffs, constables, and a large party of the military, the fire was so far .got imder on the 21st, as to remove every apprehension of danger. The coals
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Spring assizes fund Cork harbour and road works
Cork · city · Cork
At the Spring assizes, presentments were passed for filling and levelling Warren's-quay (Lapp's Island dock), rebuilding the ferry slip from the Mardyke to Sunday's-well, improving the Glanmire-road from King-street to Glanmire, and covering the portcullis of St. Patrick's bridge with iron.
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At the Spring assizes this year, amongst other presentments, the following were passed : — £11 lis., for filling and levelling Warren's-quay, commonly called Lapp's Island 'dock, with 231 cubic yards of earth and rubbish, at Is. per yard: £33 16s. for rebuilding the ferry slip, at the end of the little road leading from the Mardyke to Sunday's-well, then in a ruinous state, and for fixing therein 294 feet of hammered lime or brown stone steps, at Is. 8d. per foot, and for building 24 perches of mason's work, to be contained in quay walls on the east and west sides of said slip, at 7s. 6d per perch; £1029 14s. 6d, for changing, altering, improving and repairing the Glanmireroad, from King-street to the village of Glanmire : £40, for covering over with iron the portcullis of St Patrick's bridge.
May 25. — An alarming fire in Mr. Harman's tallow house in Harper's-lane, which entirely consumed it,
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Stafford shot dead fleeing across Mardyke river
Mardyke · electoral division · Cork · 1769
A linen weaver named Stafford, charged with felony, fled from soldiers conducting him to gaol and leaped across the Mardyke river. He was shot dead on the opposite side when the army could not overtake him.
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Oct. 23. — A linen weaver of the name of Stafford, was shot dead by one of the soldiers who was conducting him to gaol; he was charged with felony under a committal from the chief magistrate, when he fled from justice and leaped across the Mardyke river. The army pursued him, but there being no possibility of overtaking him, he was shot at the opposite side of the river,
Oct. 23. — The anniversary of the Irish rebelhon was observed in the usual manner.
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Stanihurst: Cork built by Easterlings or Norwegians
Cork · city · Cork
Stanihurst, writing in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, described Cork as an ancient city in Munster, builded as it should appear by the Easterlings or Norwegians. Hooker states these were the Ostmen or Danes, who built the most ancient part of Dublin, Waterford, Cork, Limerick and other seaside towns.
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* Stanihurst, who wrote in the reign of queen Elizabeth, describes Cork as " an ancient city in the province of Munster, builded as it should appear, by the Easterlings or Norwaies :" these people are stated by Hooker to be the same as the Ostmen or Danes, of whom he also remarks that they " builded the ancientest and most part of the cities and towns upon or near the sea side, within that land, as namely, Dublin, Watcrford, Cork, Limerick and others."
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St. Anne's Shandon church commenced
near Shandon · locality · Cork · 1720–1749
St. Anne's Shandon church was built upon the old foundation where St. Mary Shandon stood, erected by subscription. The steeple is of hewn stone 120 feet high with a 50-foot spire added in 1749.
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St. Anne's Shandon church was commenced upon the old foundation, where St. Mary Shandon stood : it was determined to make it a distinct parish, upon the demise or removal of the then incumbent. It was erected by subscription. The steeple is of hewn stone, 120 feet high, with a spire 50 feet in addition, which v/as erected in the year 1749. In this same year Blackrock castle was built.
April 18. — Captains Henry Vv^ard and Francis Fitz-Gerald 1722 were hanged and quartered at Gallows-green, for enlisting men for the service of the pretender.
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St. Ann Shandon reopened after repairs
near Shandon · locality · Cork · 1809
Following completion of repairs, St. Ann Shandon church was opened for divine service. The church is one of Cork's most prominent ecclesiastical landmarks.
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Oct. 24 — The repairs of St. Ann Shandon having been completed, that church was opened for divine service this day.
Dec. — The inspection of the pensioners, which had been going on for sometime at the new Barrack in this city, terminated, when the numbers approved of amounted to seven hundred and forty-seven .
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Starling battle darkens sky over Cork city
Cork · city · Cork · 1629
An extraordinary event occurred at Cork when an immense flock of starlings darkened the sky over the city despite bright sunshine. After passing the town, the birds fought furiously for several hours with their bills, great numbers falling slain to the earth, and many were collected by citizens and country people.
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This year an unusual appearance happened at Cork, although the sun shone out very brightly, the sky was darkened on a sudden by an infinite multitude of stairs, which seemed like a black dense cloud to hang over the city. When they had passed the town, they were observed by the citizens to fight furiously for several hours with a great noise, picking and wounding each other with their bills, whereby great numbers of them fell down to the earth and were slain ; many of them were taken up by the citizens and country people.
1G30 The king directed the lords justices to release the Spanish
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Starving workers protest in northern suburbs of Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1801
With provisions very dear, starving workers and labourers collected in the northern suburbs of Cork. A deputation lamented the want of employment and high prices; a committee was appointed to procure corn supplies and establish soup-houses.
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24. — Provisions being at this time very dear, a number of starving artists and labourers collected in the northern suburbs, but upon being recommended to disperse, they selected a deputation, which attended at the mansion house, and piteously lamented the want of employment, and the enormous price of provisions. General Myers, who was present, exhorted them to behave peaceably, and their wants should be taken into consideration. In consequence a committee was appointed to procure a regular supply of corn in the public markets, to examine into the high price of provisions, and consider how far the evil might be remedied, to provide additional soup-houses, and to ascertain who required assistance. The corn-holders and millers also came forward, and pledged themselves not to permit any grain to be sent from the city.
March 5. — In the Hibernian Chronicle of this date, it was stated, that there had not been a boy in St. Stephen's, or the Blue coat hospital for two years past, in consequence of the income of the charity being spent in repairing the building.
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Statue of Earl of Chatham erected in Mansion House, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1767
A statue of the Earl of Chatham was put up in the Mansion House in Cork, executed by Mr. Wilton at a cost of £500.
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Dec. 23. — A statue of the Earl of Chatliain was put up in the Mansion-house. It was executed by Mr. Wilton, and cost £500,
31.— Lorenzo Nixon, comptroller of the Barrack board, was presented with his freedom in a silver box by the corporation. 1.7G8 Jan. 11. — There had been for some days the greatest fall of
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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.
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St. Colman founded Cloyne cathedral
Cloyne · town · Cork · 550–604
St. Colman, son of Lenin and a pupil of St. Finbarr's, bishop of Cork, was the first bishop of Cloyne and founder of the cathedral. He flourished in the sixth century and died on the 4th of November 604.
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St. Colman, the son of Lenin, a pupil of St. Fin-barr's, bishop of Cork, was the first bishop of Cloyne, and founder of the cathedral ; he flourished in the sixth century and died the 4th Nov. 604 ; from his death until the arrival of the English, there is but little account of this see.
O'Malvain, died in 1094.
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St. Colman founds the church of Cloyne
Cloyne · town · Cork · 604
Saint Colman, mentioned in the life of Saint Brendan as chief among the Saints, died in 604. He was the founder of the church of Cloyne.
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the Irish MSS. Chromchonaille, 604 Saint Colman, who is mentioned in the life of Saint Brendan
to have been chief among the Saints, died in this year. It was he who founded the chm'ch of Cloyne.
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Stephen Skiddy bequest for Cork's poor
Cork · city · Cork · 1584
On May 20, 1584, Stephen Skiddy, alias Scudamore, bequeathed £24 per annum to the mayor of Cork in trust to be distributed among ten honest poor persons of the city aged forty years and upwards, funded by rents payable by the guild of vintners of London.
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May 20. — Stephen Skiddy, alias Scudamore, among other legacies, bequeathed £24 per annum, chargeable on certain rents payable by the guild of vintners of London, to the mayor of Cork, in trust to be distributed among ten of the honest poor of the city, of the age of 40 years and upwards.
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St. Fachnan founded Cathedral at Ross
Ross Carbery · town · Cork · 500–550
St. Fachnan was the first bishop of Ross and founded the Cathedral there, flourishing in the beginning of the sixth century. This establishes the early Christian foundation of the see of Ross.
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St. Fachnan, first bishop of Ross, and founder of the Cathedral there ; he flourished in the beginning of the sixth century.
St. Finchad, one of the disciples of St. Barr, and brought up in his school at Lough Eire, succeeded, but of him or his successors there is no further account, until the arrival of the English.
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St Fin Barre's free school and library founded
Cork · city · Cork · 1735
Archdeacon Pomroy founded St Fin Barre's free school and library in Cork for the education of children recommended by the bishop. This provided charitable education linked to the cathedral establishment.
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St. Fin-barry's free school and library were founded by archdeacon Pomro}^ for the education of such children as the bishop should recommend.
Several weirs wTre presented by the grand jury as nuisances, and 1737 removed by the sheriffs.
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St. Finbarr's monastery at Lough Eire, 6th century
The Lough · electoral division · Cork · 500–599
Saint Finbarr established a school or monastery at Lough Eire in the sixth century. Such numbers flocked from all parts that it changed what had been a desert into a large city.
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The principal towns of Ireland were founded by the Danes or Ostmen ; we may suspect that others had a similar origin from their hostility towards the inhabitants of the country, which seems to have been transmitted to them from the earliest times. We are told that the city of Cork was a marshy island, which the Danes took possession of, and surrounded with walls ; l)ut it is also asserted that it took its rise from a school or monastery established by saint Finbarr, at lough Eire, in the sixth century,* to which such numbers flocked from all parts, that it changed a desert as it were into a large city. The south-west suburb of Cork is at present only about one hundred yards distant from a small lake called "the lough"'; and in the same quarter of the city, on a rising ground, stands the cathedral church of saint Finbarr, at no great distance from the lough, and very near the river Lee, which encompasses the flat part of the city. The vicinity of a number of marshy islands
* St. Nessau who was educated at this school under St. Finbarr, died according to the annals of the four masters in 551. Ware tells us that St. Colman, whose father Lenin was a discii)le of Finbarr, died in 604. These dates seem to agree pretty accurately as to the time when St. Finbarr flourished. Yet Ware in another place says, that he founded the cathedral of Cork in the early part of the 7th century — a date which we may fairly reject as many years too late.
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St. Mary's Abbey of Tracton founded
near Tracton · parish · Cork · 1224
St. Mary's Abbey of Tracton was founded in 1224 and supplied with Cistercian monks from the abbey de Alba Lauda in Wales. Its possessions were confirmed by Edward III, whose brass effigy on horseback was hung in the church.
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1224 St. Mary's Abbey of Tracton was founded in this year, and supplied with Cistercians from the abbey de Alba Lauda, at Maridun in Wales : the possessions were confirmed by Edward the III, whose effigy on horseback cast in brass was heretofore hung up in the church, in testimony of the gratitude of the friars.
1229 The Dominican Friary was fovuided here by Philip Barry in this year.
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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.
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St. Nicholas's church begun
Cork · city · Cork · 1720
St. Nicholas's church in Cork was begun to be erected on January 19.
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Jan 19. — St. Nicholas's church v/as begun to be erected. 1720
St. Anne's Shandon church was commenced upon the old foundation, where St. Mary Shandon stood : it was determined to make it a distinct parish, upon the demise or removal of the then incumbent. It was erected by subscription. The steeple is of hewn stone, 120 feet high, with a spire 50 feet in addition, which v/as erected in the year 1749. In this same year Blackrock castle was built.
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