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Unusual sickness in Cork city winter 1790
Cork · city · Cork · 1790
During the winter of 1790, there was more sickness in Cork city than had been known for many years past. A Sunday and daily school was also opened on Hammond's Marsh.
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There was more sickness in the city this winter, than had been known for many years past.
A Sunday and daily school was opened on Hammond's marsh.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 130
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In the winter of 1790, Cork saw more sickness than had been known for many years past. That same season, a Sunday and daily school was opened on Hammond's Marsh.
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War proclaimed in Cork against France
Cork · city · Cork · 1744
On 10 April 1744 war was publicly proclaimed in Cork against France. This reflects the city's continuing role as a garrison and port where wartime declarations were formally announced.
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April 10. — War was proclaimed in this city against France. 1"'^
Sept. — A very high tide overflowed the quays, and filled all 1745 the cellars in the town, and did considerable mischief.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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Cork served as a garrison and port city where wartime declarations were formally announced. On 10 April 1744, war was publicly proclaimed in the city against France. The next year, September 1745 brought a very high tide that overflowed the quays and filled all the cellars in the town, doing considerable mischief.
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£1000 granted for improvement of Cork harbour
near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1782
A sum of one thousand pounds was granted towards the improvement of Cork harbour.
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£1000 was granted towards the improvement of Cork harbour. 1783 Jan. 7. — A person passing through Clothier's lane fell into a
hole made to repair the water pipes, by which accident he broke his leg. This melancholy event offered an unusual share of amusement to an unfeeling set of spectators.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 124
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Cork Harbour, the great estuary the road passes near, received one thousand pounds granted towards its improvement in 1782. That is all the record notes: the sum, the purpose, the year.
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Act for cleansing Cork harbour channel
near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1703
In 1703, an act was passed for cleansing the channel of the harbour of Cork, indicating civic attention to the navigability and upkeep of the harbour.
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1703 An act was passed this year for cleansing the channel of the harbour of Coi*k.
July — The Duke of Ormond, lord lieutenant of Ireland, made a progress through this province, and reviewed the forces and garrisons of Waterford, Cork, Kinsale, Limerick, &c.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Cork Harbour is the estuary you pass near. In 1703 an act was passed for cleansing the channel of the harbour of Cork. That July the Duke of Ormond, lord lieutenant of Ireland, made a progress through this province and reviewed the forces and garrisons of Waterford, Cork, Kinsale, Limerick, and others.
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Bishop of Cloyne appointed conservator of the peace
Cloyne · town · Cork · 1358
In December 1358, Wad, bishop of Cloyne, along with John de Wynchedon and others of County Cork, was appointed conservator of the peace by royal authority.
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1358 Dec. 11. — Wad, bishop of Cloyne, John de Wynchedon, and others of the county Cork, were appointed conservators of the peace.
1359 Maij 1. — The king having given the custody of the castle
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 46
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Cloyne, in County Cork. In December 1358, the bishop here, Wad, was appointed conservator of the peace. He served alongside John de Wynchedon and others of the county, under royal authority. It was the 11th of December when that appointment was made.
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Edward IV grants charter to Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1482
Edward IV granted a charter to the town of Kinsale in 1482.
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Edward IV granted a charter to Kinsale- 1482
Jime 27. — Sir Richard Edgecomb, who had been employed 14S8 to receive the submission and oaths of allegiance of the Irish lords, who had then lately espoused the pretensions of Lambert Simnel,t amved in the harbour of Kinsale with five ships and
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 56
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The road brings you near Kinsale, a town in Cork with an old royal connection. In 1482, Edward IV granted a charter to Kinsale. That act gave the town formal recognition from the English crown.
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Woman rescued after falling over quay at Skiddy's Castle Lane
Cork · city · Cork · 1775
A woman fell over the quay at the end of Skiddy's Castle Lane in Cork but was saved by timely assistance. The incident illustrates the hazardous nature of the quayside area.
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16. — A woman fell over the quay at the end of Skiddy's castle
lane, but by timely assistance was saved.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 117
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Cork, in 1775. A woman fell over the quay at the end of Skiddy's Castle Lane. By timely assistance she was saved. The quayside was a hazardous place, and she was lucky someone reached her in time.
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89th regiment reviewed on Grand Parade, Cork
Grand Parade · street · Cork · 1805
The 89th regiment was reviewed on the Grand Parade in Cork by Lord Blayney, a military display in the city centre.
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14. — The 89th regiment was reviewed on the Grand Parade by Lord Blayney.
27. — There was a violent storm which did some mischief to the trading vessels in this harbour.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 141
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On the 14th, in 1805, the 89th regiment was reviewed on the Grand Parade in Cork by Lord Blayney. It was a military display in the city centre, soldiers drawn up for inspection on that street.
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Bishoprick of Ross annexed to Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1586
In 1586, the Bishoprick of Ross was annexed to that of Cork, consolidating ecclesiastical authority in the region.
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1586 The Bishoprick of Ross was annexed to that of Cork.
June 9. — Queen Elizabeth caused letters patent to pass the great seal for the plantation of this province.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 67
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Cork, a city the road passes through. In 1586 the Bishoprick of Ross was annexed to that of Cork, joining two sees under one authority. That same year, on June 9, Queen Elizabeth caused letters patent to pass the great seal for the plantation of this province.
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Boat race at Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1804
A boat race took place at Cove, providing entertainment for spectators at the harbour town.
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10. — A boat race took place at Cove..
22. — The first and second battalion of the 28th and the ' second battalion of the 48th regiment, and the South Mayo Regiment of Militia, entered this city, and on the following day, with the garrison then here, marched to an encampment at Killady-hill within a few miles of this city. In consequence of this arrangement the yeomanry commenced garrison duty, and the main guard was taken by a part of the Loyal Cork Legion.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140
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This is Cobh, known in older records as Cove. In 1804 a boat race took place here, at the harbour town, a spectacle for those who gathered to watch. The record notes it plainly, a single line, and moves on to other affairs of that year: regiments marching into Cork city, encampments at Killady-hill, yeomanry taking up garrison duty. But the boat race stands on its own. It tells you the water was busy that season, and the town had reason to look out toward it.
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Buoys laid in Cork harbour
Cork · city · Cork · 1804
By order of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, two buoys were laid down in Cork harbour, one upon the harbour rock and the other upon the turbot bank.
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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.
28. — The sea fencibles at Cove were reviewed by Captain Countess. Their boats were divided into six divisions and started from the new quay, affording a gratifying sight to the spectators.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140
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In 1804, by order of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, two buoys were laid down in Cork harbour. One sat upon the harbour rock, the other upon the turbot bank. That same year, the sea fencibles at Cove were reviewed by Captain Countess. Their boats were divided into six divisions and started from the new quay, a sight the spectators found gratifying.
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Cathedral of St. Fin Bar's taken down for rebuilding
Cork · city · Cork · 1725
The cathedral church of St. Fin-Bar's was taken down in order to be rebuilt.
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1725 The cathedral church of St Fin-Bar's was taken down in order to be rebuilt.
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.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 97
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Cork, in 1725. The cathedral church of St Fin-Bar's was taken down in order to be rebuilt. The following summer, lightning struck St Nicholas's church, greatly damaging its east end and burning some of the books and cushions.
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Church of Saint Coleman granted to St. Thomas Abbey, Dublin
Cork · city · Cork · 1180
Richard de Carew granted the church of Saint Coleman to the wealthy abbey of Saint Thomas in Dublin, around 1180.
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Richard de Carew granted the church of Saint Coleman to the wealthy abbey of Saint Thomas in Dublin.
Saint Mary's Abbey of Chore was founded this year, and supplied with Cistercian monks from the abbey of Nenagh in Limerick.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 40
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Cork, in the years around 1180. Richard de Carew granted the church of Saint Coleman to the wealthy abbey of Saint Thomas in Dublin. That same year, Saint Mary's Abbey of Chore was founded, supplied with Cistercian monks from the abbey of Nenagh in Limerick.
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Citizens of Cork ordered to send ships to Berwick
Cork · city · Cork · 1301
By the king's order, the citizens of Cork were required to send two fully manned and equipped ships to the royal quarters at Berwick for service in the Scottish invasion.
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A.D. 1301 The citizens of Cork were, by the king's order, required to
send two ships, fully manned and equipped with arms, to the
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 44
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The city of Cork carries an old debt to the crown. In 1301, by the king's order, the citizens were required to send two ships, fully manned and equipped with arms, to the royal quarters at Berwick, for service in the Scottish invasion.
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Cork corporation grants freedom to Lord Manners
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
The corporation of Cork voted the freedom of the city to Lord Manners, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, presented in a silver box.
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April 1.— The corporation of Cork vot«d the freedom of this city to Lord Manners, lord chancellor of Ireland, in a silver box.
Parapets were erected on the quays of this city, by order of the mayor.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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The city of Cork, in April 1808, saw its corporation vote the freedom of the city to Lord Manners, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, presented in a silver box. That same time, parapets were erected on the quays by order of the mayor.
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Cork Custom-House completed and opened
Cork · city · Cork · 1818
The custom-house in Cork city was finished and revenue business began to be transacted in its various departments. This marked the formal opening of a new civic building for customs operations.
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Oct. 1. — The custom-house was finished, and business began to be transacted in it, in the various revenue departments.
Oct. 26. — As Parker Dunscombe, esq. was returning from Mount Desert, a fellow rushed forward, grasped the reins of his bridle, and called out that he would shoot him if he did not stop. Mr. Dunscombe, perceiving that he was armed, pushed forward, and had arrived at the gateway leading to Mr. Wise's, when three men sprung out from behind the wall, evidently with an intention of stopping him. The horse,- however, startled and made off, and Mr. Dunscombe arrived at his own house in safety.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 158
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Cork city, 1818. On the first of October the custom-house was finished, and business began to be transacted in it, in the various revenue departments. Later that same month, on the 26th, Parker Dunscombe was returning from Mount Desert when a fellow rushed forward, grasped the reins of his bridle, and called out that he would shoot him if he did not stop. Dunscombe, perceiving that he was armed, pushed forward, and had arrived at the gateway leading to Mr. Wise's, when three men sprung out from behind the wall, evidently with an intention of stopping him. The horse startled and made off, and Dunscombe arrived at his own house in safety.
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Cork strips Catholics of freeman status
Cork · city · Cork · 1695
The common council of Cork ordered that Roman Catholics imposed as freemen by the late King James without taking the usual oaths should no longer be deemed freemen of the city.
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Jan. 20. — The common council of Cork ordered that the 1095
Roman Catholics imposed on them as freemen by the late king
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 94
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In 1695, on January 20, the common council of Cork ordered that Roman Catholics imposed on them as freemen by the late King James, without taking the usual oaths, should no longer be deemed freemen of the city. Those men had been made freemen under James, and now the council struck that status from them.
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Danes burn and plunder Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 913
Cork was burned and plundered by the Danes in 913.
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Cork was this year burned and plundered by the Danes, who in 913
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 38
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The city of Cork has old scars. In 913, the Danes burned and plundered it. The annals record only that it was this year burned and plundered by the Danes. Nothing more of that raid survives.
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Danes quietly possess Cork and adjacent country, 1172
Cork · city · Cork · 1172
Cork and the surrounding country were recorded as being quietly possessed by the Danes or Ostmen around 1172.
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Cork, and the adjacent country, are recorded to have been at this 1 172 time quietly possessed by the Danes or Ostmen.
Saint Mary's Abbey of Maur, or de Fonte vivo, was founded by JUermot Mac Cormac.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 40
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Around 1172, Cork and the adjacent country are recorded to have been quietly possessed by the Danes, or Ostmen. In the same period, Saint Mary's Abbey of Maur, also called de Fonte vivo, was founded by Dermot Mac Cormac.
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Dreadful pestilence in the city of Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1607–1608
Towards the end of 1607 and into the following year, a dreadful pestilence afflicted the city of Cork, which by degrees ceased of itself.
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of the next, there was a dreadful pestilence in the city of Cork, which by degrees ceased of itself
IQQg King James, by his charter, dated at Westminster, Jan. 20,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 74
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Cork suffered a dreadful pestilence towards the end of 1607 and into the year following. The sickness came through the city and stayed, and then by degrees ceased of itself. Nothing is said of how many died or what the sickness was, only that it passed.
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Edward III grants charter to city of Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1330
Edward III granted another charter to the city of Cork, adding to the civic privileges of the municipality.
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1330 Edward the III. granted another charter to the city of Cork.
1332 The Mac Carthys were defeated by the English, and (according
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 46
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Cork is the city nearby. In 1330, Edward the Third granted another charter to the city of Cork, adding to the civic privileges of the municipality.
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Fortification works enlarged on Bear Island
near Bear Island · island or archipelago · Cork · 1804
The works upon Bear Island were carried on upon a more considerable scale than first intended, with a circular battery and four Martello towers at proper intervals.
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Nov. 2. — The works upon Bear island were carried on, upon
a more considerable scale, than had been at first intended. The
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140
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Near this road lies Bear Island, off the Cork coast. In November 1804, the fortification works there were enlarged beyond what had first been planned. A circular battery was built, with four Martello towers set at proper intervals across the island.
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Fourteen houses burned at Carrigtowhill
Carrigtohill · town · Cork · 1800
On November 3, a major fire consumed fourteen houses at Carrigtowhill, causing significant destruction in the settlement.
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Nov. 3. — Fourteen houses were consumed by fire at Carrigtowhill.
222 CORK REMEMBRANCER.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 139
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The road takes you through Carrigtohill. On the 3rd of November, 1800, a great fire consumed fourteen houses here. The record says only that — fourteen houses were consumed by fire at Carrigtowhill — and nothing more of how it started or who lost their home.
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Gillabbey named from Bishop Gilla O'Mugin
near Gillabbey · townland · Cork · 1152
Gilla (or Ella) O'Mugin sat as bishop in 1152, and from him the place known as Gillabbey derived its name. This links the Cork locality of Gillabbey to its early ecclesiastical founder.
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Gilla /Ella O'Mugin, sat in 1152; from him Gillabbey derived its name.
Gregorv, succeeded in 1172, and died in 1186.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 179
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Somewhere around here is Gillabbey. It takes its name from Gilla, also called Ella O'Mugin, who sat as bishop in 1152. After him came Gregory, who succeeded in 1172 and died in 1186.
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Glanworth castle tower height misrepresented
Glanworth · town · Cork
A footnote observes that a published view of Glanworth castle in Mr. R. O'Callaghan Newenham's Views in Ireland depicts the central tower as more than twice its actual height, likely copied from an old sketch taken when the tower was complete.
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* Mr. R. O'Callaghan Newenham, in his Views in Ireland, represents them as Gothic windows. He also represents a high buttress at one of the corners of the tower, which never had existence. In his view of Glanworth castle, the central tower is more than twice as high as the reality. He copied probably from some old sketch takcu when the tower was perfect.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 13
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At Glanworth, a published view of the castle got things wrong. Mr. R. O'Callaghan Newenham, in his Views in Ireland, drew the central tower more than twice as high as it really is. He also showed Gothic windows and a high buttress at one corner that never existed. He likely copied from an old sketch made when the tower was still whole.
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Ignatius Gould's equity of redemption in Ballyphilip sold
near Ballyphilip · townland · Cork · 1688
In 1688, Ignatius Gould forfeited the equity of redemption of Ballyphilip, which was sold for £10.
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Gould, Ignatius — I'^quity of redemption of Ballyphilip, sold for £10. M'Carty, Charles— £635.
M'Carty, Charles, of Ardaclugg — barony of Muskerry, £255, set at £242. M'Carty, Charles, of Toonadrome — £136, set at £117. M'Carty, Teige, of Agliss— £357, set at £317. Murrough, Andrew, of Ballintyrry, barony of Barrymore, £80. Murrongh, Andrew, of Kilcoolishill — £77. Nagle, Sir Richard — barony of Fermoy, £34. Nagle, Pierce — baronies of Fermoy and Duhallow, £502 2 6, set at
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 206
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Close to Ballyphilip, in 1688, Ignatius Gould's equity of redemption was sold for £10. The record gives nothing more — no cause, no buyer, no detail beyond that single line. Just a name, a place, and a sum. Whatever claim Gould held here, whatever right he had to recover this land, it passed out of his hands for ten pounds.
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John Barry builds house for minorites at Castlelyons
Castlelyons · town · Cork · 1307
John Barry built a house for minorites (Franciscan friars) at Castle Lyons (Castlelyons) in 1307.
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1307 John Barry built a house for minorits at Castle Lyons. 1309 Jan. 23 — The King, by writ commanded all the sheriffs and
bailiffs in Ireland to assist Walter Turtle, citizen of Cork, in
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 44
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Castlelyons in Cork has a note from 1307. That year, John Barry built a house for the minorites, the Franciscan friars, at Castle Lyons. The record gives only that one line, so beyond the name, the year, and the act, nothing more survives to tell.
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Kilcrea convent of minorites founded by Cormac Mac Carty
Kilcrea · townland · Cork · 1475–1494
Cormac, son of Thady Mac Carty, founded a convent of minorites at Kilcrea in this year (or 1465 as others say). Cormac was himself buried in that church in 1494.
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Cormac, son of Thady Mac Carty, founded a convent of 1475 minorites, at Kilcrea, in this year, (or as others say, in 1465,) and was himself buried in that church, in 1494.
An act was passed this year, m a Parliament, held before 1430 Gerald, earl of Kildare, lord deputy of Ireland, that no hawks should be transported out of this country, without having a great duty laid on them.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 56
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Somewhere around here, Cormac, son of Thady Mac Carty, founded a convent of minorites at Kilcrea. The year is given as 1475, though some say 1465. He was himself buried in that church in 1494.
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Kylmayne church under exempt prior of hospital
Kilmaine · town · Mayo
The church of Kylmayne had its rector as the prior of the hospital, which was exempt, and its vicar was Philip O'Colman. The vicarage was valued at seven pounds with a tenth of four shillings and eight-pence.
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The church of Kylmayne : the rector of which is the prior of the hospital, which is exempt ; the vicar is Philip O'Colman,— seven pounds, a tenth of the vicarage, is four shillings and eight-pence.
The chapel of Balygornu : the rectors of which are the prior of Exeter, and Philip Ocelman ; the vicar is Maurice M'ethgan, — at live marks, whereof a tenth is half a mark.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 163
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In Kilmaine, there was a church called Kylmayne. Its rector was the prior of the hospital, which was exempt. The vicar was Philip O'Colman. His vicarage was valued at 7 pounds, and the tenth of it was 4 shillings and 8 pence.
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License to ship corn for supply of Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1422
In 1422, Robert Taylor of Swords was granted license to ship corn for the supply of Kinsale, indicating a continued need for food provision to the town.
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In the same year, Robert Taylor, of Swords, was granted license to ship corn, for the supply of Kinsale. 1425 ■^^^' ^- — "^^^ ^^^S granted to Robert, son of Philip Holhane,
audMargaret de Barre, his freedom, and liberty to use English law ; because, though he had the surname of an Irish family, viz. the Holhganes, yet nevertheless, he and his ancestors were, from the time of the conquest of Ireland, themselves faithfid liege-men of the king, and had also associated with faithful liege men of the king.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 54
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Kinsale, down in Cork, needed feeding even in the fifteenth century. In 1422, Robert Taylor of Swords was granted a license to ship corn for the supply of the town. That single record tells you Kinsale could not grow enough to feed itself, and the crown had to authorize someone to bring grain by sea to keep the place provisioned.
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Macroom attacked by Irish, repulsed by Major Kirk
Macroom · town · Cork · 1691
Macroom was attacked by a great number of the Irish, who fled upon the approach of Major Kirk with 300 dragoons.
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A. D. Macroom was attacked by a great number of the Irish, who
fled upon the approach of major Kirk, with 300 dragoons.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 92
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The town of Macroom, in Cork. In the year 1691, a great number of the Irish attacked Macroom. They fled upon the approach of Major Kirk, with 300 dragoons.
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Mayor seizes pigs roaming Cork streets on a wet day
Cork · city · Cork · 1805
The mayor of Cork seized as many pigs as filled the conservator's pig trap, the animals having been turned loose by owners taking advantage of a wet day to let them forage in the streets.
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Oct. 9. — The mayor seized as many pigs this morning as filled
228 CORK REMEMBRANCER.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 142
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Cork in 1805. On the 9th of October, the mayor seized as many pigs as filled the conservator's pig trap. Owners had turned the animals loose to forage in the streets, taking advantage of a wet day.
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New coach service from Cork to Passage West
Passage West · town · Cork · 1812
A new coach was established from Cork to Passage, starting every morning from the Bower tavern in George's Street, Cork.
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A new coach was established from Cork to Passage, to start every morning from the Bower tavern, George's-street.
12. — The freedom of this city was unanimously voted to col. Pratt, of the 5th regiment, by the common council, and also to lieut.-col. O'Brien, assistant adjutant-general of this district.
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Passage West had a new link to Cork in 1812. A coach was established between the two, starting every morning from the Bower tavern in George's Street, Cork.
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New markets opened in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1788
New meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable markets were opened in the city of Cork, providing improved commercial facilities for the city.
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August 1. — The new meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable markets were opened in the city of Cork.
Oct. 14 — Several houses in Dumbullogue parish were broken open by theWhite-boys, and all the horses in the village carried off.
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Cork saw new markets open on August 1, 1788. Meat, fish, poultry, and vegetable markets all began trading, bringing improved commercial facilities to the city. A modest entry, but it marks a moment when Cork's trade gained proper spaces for the goods that fed it.
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New parliamentary writs issued for Mallow
Mallow · town · Cork · 1634
A by-election for Mallow took place in 1634 after new writs were ordered at the request of sitting members Kingsmill and Bettesworth, who needed to be absent in England. The replacement MPs were Sir Thomas Wenman and Donogh O'Brien.
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t This election took place in consequence of new writs having been ordered to issue at the request of Kingsmill Mid Bcttesworth, who had special occasion to be absent in Knsland.
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In 1634, the town of Mallow saw a by-election. New parliamentary writs were ordered at the request of Kingsmill and Bettesworth, who had special occasion to be absent in England. The replacement members returned were Sir Thomas Wenman and Donogh O'Brien.
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North Main-street flagging begun in Cork
North Main Street · street · Cork · 1763
On June 23, 1763, one side of North Main-street in Cork was begun to be flagged, indicating the paving of this principal street.
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June 23. — One side of the North Main-street was begun to be flagged.
July 31. — Prayers for fair weather were offered up in all the churches in Cork; it being the wettest summer ever remembered. 1764 Feb. 20. — A crowd of people began to dig for money near the
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A street in Cork, North Main-street. On June 23, 1763, one side of North Main-street was begun to be flagged. The work came in a summer so wet that people remembered it as the wettest ever. By July 31, prayers for fair weather were offered up in all the churches in Cork.
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Patent of chief serjeancy of Cork confirmed
Cork · city · Cork · 1360
The king confirmed the patent of chief serjeancy of the county of Cork, which Maurice, earl of Desmond, had granted to Geoffrey de Styneche on payment of one rose per annum.
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20. — The king confirmed the patent of chief serjeancy of the county of Cork, which was granted on payment of one rose per annum, by Maurice, earl of Desmond, to Geoffrey de Styneche.
Writs were directed to the sovereign and baililTs of Youghal, and the mayor and bailiffs of Cork, ordering them to prevent persons from going to foreign parts.
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Cork was where the king, in 1360, confirmed a patent of chief serjeancy for the county. Maurice, earl of Desmond, had granted the office to Geoffrey de Styneche, on payment of one rose per annum. Writs were also sent to the sovereign and bailiffs of Youghal, and the mayor and bailiffs of Cork, ordering them to prevent persons from going to foreign parts.
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Poor inhabitants of Cork suffer from want of water
Cork · city · Cork · 1786
Due to a very dry season, the poor inhabitants of Cork suffered greatly from want of water.
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29. — This season being very dry, the poor inhabitants of this city suffered greatly from want of water.
July 29. — A desperate skirmish took place between thirty of the volunteers and upwards of six hundred White-boys near Inchigelagh in this county, in which three of the latter were killed, two drowned in endeavouring to make their escape across the river, several wounded, and nine taken prisoners.
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In 1786, this was a very dry season, and the poor inhabitants of Cork suffered greatly from want of water. The record notes it under July 29. That same day, a desperate skirmish took place between thirty volunteers and upwards of six hundred White-boys near Inchigelagh. Three of the latter were killed, two drowned in endeavouring to escape across the river, several wounded, and nine taken prisoners.
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Pope Nicholas' Taxation of the Diocese of Cloyne
Cloyne · town · Cork · 1291
In 1291, Pope Nicholas IV's taxation assessed the goods of the Bishop of Cloyne across his entire diocese at 185 marks, including demesne land, rents, mills, and sheep profits. The common property of the cathedral church of Cloyne was separately rated at ten pounds.
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Taxation of the goods of the Bishop of Cloyne, throughout his whole diocese, according to the true value, as well in demesne land, as in rents, mills, profits of a few sheep, perquisites of Chapter-courts and procuration; rated at one hundred and eighty-five marks, whereof a tenth is eighteen marks and a half.
Estimate of the Prebends of the Church of Cloyne.
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The town of Cloyne, in Cork. In 1291, Pope Nicholas IV's taxation assessed the goods of the Bishop of Cloyne across his whole diocese at 185 marks. The valuation covered demesne land, rents, mills, profits of a few sheep, and court perquisites. A tenth of that sum came to eighteen and a half marks. The common property of the cathedral church was separately rated at ten pounds.
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Potato exportation prohibited from Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1799
The lord lieutenant prohibited further exportation of potatoes from Cork after prices had risen to an immoderate level. A large quantity about to be shipped was countermanded pending instructions from the privy council.
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1 1 . — In consequence of a statement sent up to government by the council of this city, the further exportation of potatoes, which had been advanced to an immoderate price in our market, was prohibited by a proclamation from his excellency the lord lieutenant, in consequence of which, a large quantity,which were this day to have been shipped, were countermanded, until further instructions should arrive from the privy council.
Dec. 7. — A tremendous fire broke out in the Eed Abbey sugar-house, which raged with unabating fury until the next day, by which, property to a large amount was consumed.
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On December 7, 1799, a tremendous fire broke out in the Red Abbey sugar-house in Cork. It raged with unabating fury until the next day. Property to a large amount was consumed.
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Prebend of Beaver in St. Finbarr's Cathedral, Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1386
Thomas Berbeg was advanced to the prebend of Beaver in the cathedral church of St. Finbarr in Cork.
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Oct. 9. — Thomas Berbeg was advanced to the prebend of Beaver, in the cathedral church of St. Finbarr.
24. — John AVayt, one of the bailiffs of Cork, obtained a license to go abroad, and to appoint a deputy in his absence.
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The road takes you through Cork, where in 1386 Thomas Berbeg was advanced to the prebend of Beaver in the cathedral church of St. Finbarr. That same October, John Wayt, one of the bailiffs of Cork, obtained a license to go abroad and to appoint a deputy in his absence.
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Richard de Carew builds castles in County Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1198
Richard de Carew, described as a man of great power and name in the kingdom, died in 1198. He had built several castles in County Cork.
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1198 This year died Eichard de Carew, a man of great power and name in the kingdom, who built several castles in this county.
1199 John Despencer was made provost of Cork: he is the first magistrate of that city on record.
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Cork was where Richard de Carew left his mark. He was a man of great power and name in the kingdom, and he built several castles in this county. He died in 1198.
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Sessions court adjourned due to flood at Bachelor's quay
Bachelor's Quay · street · Cork · 1820
The sessions court in Cork was adjourned by a magistrate on 22 January 1820 because the recorder could not leave his house on Bachelor's quay due to the flood.
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as the recorder could not leave his house on Bachelor's quay, in
consequence of the flood.
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On 22 January 1820, the sessions court in Cork was adjourned. A magistrate did it because the recorder could not leave his house on Bachelor's Quay, in consequence of the flood. The water kept the court from sitting that day.
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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.
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Cork was struck by smallpox in February 1818. The disease was reported as very prevalent in the city. This was before the vaccination establishment opened later that year.
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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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Cork, in 1676. The corporation rebuilt the south bridge that year. That same year, subsidies were raised across the county. The earl of Cork paid £110, the earl of Barrymore £30, the earl of Clancarty £40. The county and city of Cork together carried the heaviest share at £1364 18s.
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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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The road passes near Cloyne, a town in Cork. In the year 604, Saint Colman died. He is mentioned in the life of Saint Brendan as having been chief among the Saints. It was he who founded the church of Cloyne.
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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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Ross Carbery has an old Christian foundation. St. Fachnan was the first bishop of Ross and founded the Cathedral there, flourishing in the beginning of the sixth century. After him came St. Finchad, a disciple of St. Barr, brought up in his school at Lough Eire. Of Finchad or his successors there is no further account until the arrival of the English.
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Three sees of Cork, Cloyne and Ross united by Elizabeth
Cork · city · Cork · 1586
Bishop William Lyon held the three sees of Cork, Cloyne and Ross from 1583 until his death in 1617. The sees were formally united by letters patent of Queen Elizabeth on the 17th of March 1586.
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William Lyon, bishop of Ross, succeeded in 1583, and held the three sees of Cork, Cloyne and Ross until his death, which happened in 1617 ; the sees having been united by letters patent of Queen Elizabeth the 17tli of iMarch 1586.
John Boyle, succeeded in 1618 and died iu 1620.
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The road passes through Cork. In 1583, William Lyon became bishop of Ross. He went on to hold the three sees of Cork, Cloyne and Ross until his death in 1617. Queen Elizabeth united those sees by letters patent on the 17th of March 1586.
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Trenches opened against Charlesfort, Kinsale
near Charles Fort · monument · Cork · 1690
Trenches were opened against Charlesfort on October 5th, and after the English gained the counterscarp, the governor surrendered upon honorable terms on the 15th.
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Oct. 5. — Trenches were opened against Charles-fort; but on
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Somewhere about Charles Fort, on October 5th, 1690, trenches were opened against the fort. The English gained the counterscarp, and the governor surrendered on honourable terms on the 15th.
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War declared in Cork against Spain
Cork · city · Cork · 1762
War was declared in Cork against Spain, marking a civic occasion of public proclamation in the city.
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Jan. 19. — War was declared in Cork against Spain. 17G2
June 6. — There was a dreadful, fire in Cat-lane, which consumed 150 houses.
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Cork has seen its share of public proclamations. On January 19, 1762, war was declared here against Spain, a civic occasion marked by formal declaration in the city. Later that same year, on June 6, a dreadful fire broke out in Cat-lane and consumed 150 houses.
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Bishop Synge's charitable legacies to poor
Innishannon · town · Cork · 1678
Bishop Synge left charitable legacies to the poor of St. Finbar's, Cork, and to the poor of Youghal, Cloyne, and Innishannon.
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A.D left several charitable lesracies to the p*>orof St, Fm-har"s, Cork, and to the poor of Yonghal, Cloyne and Innoshaiinon.
Draw-bridges were made on the north and sonth bridges of the city of Cork, by order of lord Shannon the governor.
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Chapel of St. Nicholas granted to abbey of St. Thomas
Cork · city · Cork · 1270
In 1270, the Bishop of Cork granted the chapel of St. Nicholas to the abbey of St. Thomas. This transfer linked two medieval ecclesiastical institutions in the city.
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The Bishop of Cork granted the chapel of St. Nicholas to the 1270 abbey of St. Thomas.
A grant was made for enclosing the city with a wall. 1284
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Clothing trade workers parade Cork streets with loom
Cork · city · Cork · 1732
On Whit-Sun Monday and Tuesday, weavers, combers and other clothing trade workers paraded the streets of Cork with a loom drawn by horses.
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On Whit-sun Monday and Whit-sun Tuesday, the weavers, combers, and other persons belonging to the cloathing trade, paraded the streets, with a loom drawn by horses.
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Cork cathedral bells ring after years of silence for Bishop Stopford
Cork · city · Cork · 1794
The cathedral bells in Cork, which had been silent for some years, were set ringing upon the arrival of Bishop Stopford at his palace. The event marked a significant ecclesiastical moment for the city.
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Juhj 30. — The cathedral bells, which had been silent for some years, were set ringing upon the arrival of bishop Stopford at his palace.
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Dominicans and Franciscans of Cork receive annual allowance
Cork · city · Cork · 1310
The Dominicans and Franciscans of Cork received their annual allowance of 35 marks from the Royal Treasury.
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Oct. 18. — The Dominicans and Franciscans of Cork, received their annual allowance of 35 marks from the Royal Treasury.
JSTov. 30. — ^ John Fitz-David de Barry and Maurice de Rochfort, I^'^IO were appointed conservators of the peace, in the counties of Cork, Kerry and Limerick.
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John Tobyn appointed water-bailiff across Cork maritime places
Cork · city · Cork · 1416
On December 8, John Tobyn was given the offices of water-bailiff, keeper and examiner of the ports, and buyer of the king's wines in all ports and maritime places within the county of Cork, to be held by himself and his deputy.
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Dec. 8. — The king committed to John Tobyn, the offices of water-bailiff, keeper and examiner of the ports^ and buyer of the king's wines, in all the ports and maritime places within the coimty, to be held by himself and his deputy. I'l^l Richard O'Hedian, archbishop of Cashel, was accused before
the Parliament, by the bishop of Lismore and Waterford, upon thirty articles, amongst others, that he made very much of the Irish, and that he loved none of the English nation — that he went about to make himself king of Munster, and that he had taken the ring from the image of St. Patrick, which the earl of Desmond had offered.
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Manor of Inchiquin and town of Youghal placed under seneschal
Inchiquin · townland · Cork · 1347
David Fitz David de Barry was appointed seneschal and keeper of the manor of Inchecoyne (Inchiquin) and the town of Youghal, placing these estates under his administration.
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J\roc. 21. — The king appointed David Fitz David de Barry of Castellethan, (Castle Lyons) sheriff of the county of Cork, and commanded William Fitz David de Roche of Ballymolgole, late sheriff, to deliver the county to him. He was at the same time appointed seneschal, and keeper of the manor of Inchecoyne (Inchiquin) and the town of Youghal.
2348 The plague raged this year in Munster.
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True Blues body first assembles in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1745
In 1745 the body of True Blues first assembled in Cork. The True Blues were a civic/military association that later entertained their colonel Henry Cavendish with illuminations and bonfires in November 1750.
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The body of True Blues first assembled in this city.
The sum of £70,000 was borrowed by government, to be expended in providing arms for the use of the militia of this kingdom, and in erecting a battery or batteries, for the defence and security of Cork harbour.
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Custody of rectorial churches of Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1383
The king committed to John Horsyngton, proctor of the house of St. Peter and St. Paul of Bath, the custody of profits of rectorial churches including those of Kinsale and St. John the Evangelist near Cork.
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Jem. 28. — The king committed to John Horsyngton, proctor of the house of St. Peter and St. Paul of Bath, in England, the custody of the profits of the rectorial churches of Kinsale, St. John the Evangelist, in the fairffh near Cork, and of Legan, in the county of Cork.
1384 SejJt. 2. — John Drax was incumbent of Youghal, by presentation of the king.
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The Mall and assembly rooms built in Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork
The Mall in Youghal was formed, and an elegant large square building was erected at the expense of the corporation, consisting of assembly, card, coffee, and billiard rooms for public use.
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The Mall in Youghal was formed, and an elegant large square building erected thereon at the expense of the corporation, consisting of an assembly, card, coffee, and billiard rooms.
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