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Chairing of Christopher Hely Hutchinson in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1812
On November 6, 1812, the Cork Mercantile Chronicle reported the chairing of the Honourable Christopher Hely Hutchinson, describing it as an unprecedented exhibition of enthusiastic gratitude in Cork and its environs.
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Nov. G. — The following is extracted from the Cork Mercantile Chronicle of this date, as illustrative of the style of a party provincial newspaper of this day. — " Chairing of Mr. Hutchinson."— "If an an angel could envy the situation of a human being, elevated to the pinnacle of honour by the enthusiastic gratitude of his fellow beings, he would yesterday have envied the Honourable Christopher Hely Hutchinson ; never did we witness such a scene ! never did the oldest person in our city hear from his progenitors the traditionary description of such an exhibition in Cork or its environs."
Feh. 19.' — There was a dreadful storm from the south west, 1813 accompanied with thunder and lightning.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 149
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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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Charity schools established in Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1759
Charity, working, and Sunday schools were established in Youghal in 1759, providing educational facilities for the town's population.
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Charity, working, and sunday schools, were established in 1759 Youghal.
The Mall in Youghal was formed, and an elegant large square building erected thereon at the expense of the corporation, consisting of an assembly, card, coffee, and billiard rooms.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 128
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Charles Fort at Kinsale commenced
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1670
In 1670, construction of Charles Fort at Kinsale was begun at a cost of £73,000. One hundred pieces of brass cannon were mounted on the works facing the sea.
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1670 Charles, fort at Kinsale was commenced: it cost £73000. On the works to the sea 100 pieces of brass cannon were mounted.
The channel to the south of the King's marsh, now called Dunscomb's marsh, ■was cut, and the quay on the same began to he filled up.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 87
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Charles II proclaimed at Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1660
King Charles II was proclaimed at Cork on May 18. Colonel Phaire was sent prisoner to Dublin and Colonel Courthorp was appointed in his place on the same day.
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May 18 — His majesty, king Charles II, was proclaimed at iqjjq Cork; on the same day. Colonel Phaire was sent prisoner to Dublin, and colonel Courthorp was appointed in his place.
Oct. 10 — Lord Broghill was created earl of Orrery, sworn a privy councillor of England and Ireland, admitted into his majestj^'s cabinet covmcil, and at the same time made lord president of iMunster.
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Charles II proclaimed at Youghal after king's murder
Youghal · town · Cork · 1649
Following the murder of the king, Lord Ormond proclaimed Charles II first at Youghal, then at Carrick-on-Suir, and soon after in all the other towns in Munster province.
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Oct. 6 — Lord Ormond published a declaration at Cork, setting forth his intention to maintain the true Protestant interest, the king's honor, just rights of parliament, and the liberty of the subject. A copy of his letter to the supreme council fell into the hands of Colonel Jones, who sent it to the committee at Derby-house: being read in parliament, it was ordered to be sent to the Isle of Wight, to the commissioners then in treaty with the king, to know if he would avow it, and in case he disowned it, to require him to declare against the marquis. — Whereupon the king replied, that if matters were composed by the treaty, the concerns of Ireland should be left to the parliament, and at the same time, desired Ormond to stop all further proceedings for the present. Notwithstanding which, the treaty went forward, and a peace was concluded between the commissioners and the lord lieutenant at Carrick, and fully perfected at Kilkenny, on the 1 7th of January, 1619. Owen O'Neil and the earl of Antrim having refused to submit to this peace, the lord lieutenant prepared to march against them ; but on the murder of the king, he proclaimed Charles the II. first at Youghal, and afterwards at Carrick, and soon after in all the other towns in this province. 1G49 Oliver Cromwell, was appointed by the parliament, general
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Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 82
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Charter of Cork restored after citizen rebellion
Cork · city · Cork · 1502
The charter of Cork, having been forfeited due to the rebellion of the citizens, was restored in 1502. A new charter was granted to the corporation with an enlargement of their privileges.
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^'iu(/. 1 . — The Charter of Cork was restored (it having been forfeited by the rebellion of the citizens) and a new one granted to the corporation, with an enlargement of their privileges.
There was a murrain in all parts of Ireland, which destroyed 1502 a great number of cattle.
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Chimney fire near the magazine in Brown's Lane
Cork · city · Cork · 1777
A chimney fire broke out in Brown's Lane, within nine houses of the powder magazine, burning furiously for over two hours. The blaze could be seen four feet above the chimney.
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Feb. 2. — Between three and four o'clock this morning, a chimney took fire in Brown's lane, within nine houses of the magazine: it burned furiously for upwards of two hours ; the blaze could be seen four feet above the chimney,
18. — Richard Townsend, John Townsend, Samuel Jervois and Daniel Callaghan, magistrates, with several gentlemen of the county and their servants, well mounted and armed, set out at two o'clock in the morning to the mountains above Bantry, in the neighbourhood of Murdering glin and Glaunbannoul, where they apprehended several persons, charged with cutting off the ears of a horse.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 119
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Christ Church Bandon built with earliest gravestone 1629
Bandon · town · Cork · 1624–1629
Christ Church in Bandon was built during this period, with its oldest surviving gravestone dated 1629 marking the burial of Mr. Crofts, one of the first burgesses of the corporation. This documents the early establishment of the church and Bandon's civic founders.
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A. D. king's forces, lord Cork took ten companies of foot, many of them being weak and wounded, and lodged and dieted them near three months upon his tenants. He supplied the general with £500, and entertained him and all his officers nobly at Lismore. Christ Church in Bandon was built. The oldest grave stone in this church is dated 1629, over a Mr. Crofts, one of the first burgesses of this corporation.
1627 The several corporations of Ireland sent over agents to petition
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 76
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Christ Church Cork rebuilt after ruinous state
Cork · city · Cork · 1716–1720
Christ Church in Cork, being in a ruinous condition, was taken down and rebuilt by 1720, funded by a tax of one shilling per ton on all coal and culm brought into the city, with the corporation contributing £200 towards the building expense.
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Christ church being in a ruinous condition, was taken down, and rebuilt in the year 1720, by a tax of one shilling per ton, laid on all coal and culm brought into the city. The corporation gave £200 towards the expense of the building.
1718 The king's castle was taken down in this year, and houses were built on its site. The queen's castle was standing in the reign of James I. Both were situated at the lower end of Castle street.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 96
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Christ Church steeple sinks and is taken down
Cork · city · Cork · 1748
In 1748 the steeple of Christ Church in Cork sank so much on one side that it had to be taken down as low as the roof of the church. This structural failure affected a key city-centre ecclesiastical building.
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The steeple of Christ Church sunk so much at one side, that it was taken down as low as the roof of the church.
In the summer of this year there fell, in and about the town of Doneraile, a shower of a yellowish substance which resembled brimstone, and had a sulphureous smell; it lay but thin on the gromid, and soon dissolved.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 99
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Christian Brotherhood established in Cork, Peacock-lane buildings erected 1815
Cork · city · Cork · 1810–1815
The Christian Brotherhood was instituted in 1810 in Cork. Their present buildings in Peacock-lane were erected in 1815.
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The Christian brotherhood was instituted this year; their 1811 present buildings in Peacock-lane were erected in the year I8I5.
Feb. I. — A ruffian, of the name of Laffan, was seized by Mr.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 145
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Churches of Fermoy deanery valuation
Fermoy · townland · Cork
The section records an estimate of the churches of Fermoy, listing over a dozen churches and chapels including Moyla, Cathirdugan, Dunrayl, Castle David, Ballyggin, and Silvesterstown, with their respective valuations and tenths.
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The church of Moyla, — ten pounds, whereof a tenth is twenty shillings.
The church of Cathirdugan, — si.xteen marks, whereof a tenth is twenty-one shillings and four-pence.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 163
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Church of Inchiquin in 1291 Taxation
Inchiquin · townland · Cork · 1291
The church of Inchicoyn (Inchiquin) shared the same rector and vicar as the nearby church of Ygohcl, Nicholas de Cler and Robert de Halywell. It was valued at ten pounds with a tenth of twenty shillings, indicating a modest but substantial ecclesiastical establishment.
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The church of Inchicoyn : the rector and vicor of which is the same, — at ten pounds, whereof a tenth is twenty shillings.
The Chapel of Ardaych : the rector and vicar of which is the same, — at fo'ur pounds, whereof a tenth is eight shillings.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 162
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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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Citizens called to meeting at Red House walk over lamp and watch tax
Cork · city · Cork · 1772
A meeting of Cork citizens was called at the Red House walk to consider legal methods to free themselves from paying the new lamp and watch money tax. This reflects civic resistance to municipal taxation.
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6. — A meeting of the citizens was called for the 17th Instant at the Bed House walk, to consider of legal methods to free themselves from the payment of the new tax for lamp and watch money.
12. — Being the prince of Wales's birth day, the army in garrison fired three volleys on the Mall, and the day was observed with other public demonstrations of joy.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 113
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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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Citizens oppose bridge below customhouse
Cork · city · Cork · 1785
A meeting of citizens was summoned at the council chamber to oppose building a bridge below the customhouse, which was asserted would depopulate and lay waste the thickly inhabited and flourishing parts of Cork.
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May 18. — A meeting of citizens was summoned at the council chamber at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of opposing the building of a bridge below the customhouse, which, it was asserted, would be the cause of depopulating and laying waste the thickly inhabited and flourishing parts of the city, and also for signing a petition to parliament, to defeat and counteract such destructive resolutions as were then forming to carry into effect, a scheme that it was supposed would be the ruin of thous'ands.
July 14. — The boat races at Haulbowlin commenced : the day was fine, and a brilliant concourse of people were assembled. The island having been previously taken possession of by AVilliam Lombard, who was stiled governor of the day, a platform was erected and surrounded with picquet lines to reserve the space within for the nobility and gentry. The governor's tents were pitched, and his tables being covered with a cold collation, a large band of music was in attendance, and batteries of cannon were mounted on the most advantageous ground in the island. The governor was dressed in a fancy habit, resembling a highland chieftain's dress. On the river wer5 a great number of yachts and boats, all filled with various parties vying with each other in gaiety of dress and cheerfulness of appearance. At 2 o'clock the signal was given for starting; one ten and two twelve oared barges contended for the first prize, and three eight oared boats for the second : 160 turbots were killed during this day.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 125
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City gate near preaching friars confirmed in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1317
An ordinance made at Cork by Sir Roger de Mortimer confirmed that the gate in the city wall nearest the house of the preaching friars should be kept by the mayor, bailiffs, and honest men of the city, as a favor to the friars.
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Dec. 7. — The ordinance lately made at Cork, by sir Roger de Mortimer and his council, that the gate in the wall of the city, nearest to the house of the preaching friars, should be in the keeping of the mayor, bailifls, and other honest men of the city, was at this time confirmed by the king, as a favor to the friars.
Dec. 8. — The mayor of Cork was commanded to permit the messengers of the bishop of Cork, to carry £100 into England, notwithstanding the prohibition against remitting money out of Ireland.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 45
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City magistrates visit Lord Chancellor at Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1804
The city magistrates visited Lord Gardner's at Cove to invite the Lord Chancellor to the Mansion-house on behalf of the corporation, but his Lordship declined the honour.
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Oct. 1 . — The city magistrates, immediately after being sworn into office, set off for Lord Gardner's at Cove, to pay their respects to the Lord Chancellor, and in the name of the corporation to invite him to the Mansion-house. His Lordship however declined the honour.
10. — The signal posts, which had been erected upon the coast, were ordered by government to be weather-slated.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 140
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City of Cork privateer crew mutiny at Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1758
In July 1758, the crew of the City of Cork privateer confined their officers to the cabin at Cove and attempted to flee ashore in a lighter. A nearby man-of-war pursued them, firing great guns loaded with small shot, killing two men and wounding others before taking the remainder prisoner.
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July 8. — This day, the greater part of the crew of the city of 1758 Cork privateer, then at Cove, confined their officers to the cabin, and having embarked in a lighter which had brought provisions for their use, they endeavoured to get ashore, but some on board who were well affected to the owners, made a signal of distress to a man of war, that lay near them, the crew of which manned the long boat and pursued the mutineers; a few shots were fired on both sides, which being perceived by those on board the man of war, they loaded two of their great guns with small shot and fired at the lighter, killed two men, and womided some others, after which they succeeded in taking the remainder prisoners.
Sept. 2. — Captain Cole's vessel foundered under the Giant's stairs.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 101
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City of Cork steamer launched at Passage West
Passage West · town · Cork · 1815
A steamer named the 'City of Cork' was launched at Passage West before a large crowd. The vessel was built by Mr. Andrew Hennfissy.
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\0. — The city of Cork steamer was launched at Passage, in A.D. presence of an immense concourse of spectators. This vessel was built by Mr. Andrew Hennfissy.
Sept 26.— The common council voted the freedom of this city to Field Marshal Prince Blucher, for his services at the battle of Waterloo,
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 152
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Clan warfare in Muskerry and Cork region
near Muskerry · street · Cork · 1260
Around 1260, a quarrel arose between the McCarthys, O'Driscolls, O'Donovans, Mac Donoch, Mac Mahonna, Mac Swineys, and the inhabitants of Muskerry. The factions weakened each other so severely through their dissensions that the Desmonds ultimately overcame them all.
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A quarrelhaving arisen between the Carties, and the O'DriscoUs, 1260 the O'Donavaies, Mac Donoch, Mac Mahonna, the Mac Swmes, and the inhabitants of Muskerry, they weakened themselves so much on all sides by their cruel dissentions that the Desmonds in the end overcame them all.
Thomas Fitzmaurice founded a friary near Youghal this year, 1268 or according to Clyn 1271, in which the friar's preachers seated themselves.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 43
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Clarke's Bridge built by Cork corporation
near Clarke's Bridge · street · Dublin · 1726
Clarke's bridge was built by the corporation of Cork.
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Clarke's bridge was built by the corporation. 1726
Juli/ 12th — By an act of grace 48 persons were discharged 172s from the north gaol.
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Clock gate tower built across main street in Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1777
The high tower called the clock gate, which crosses the main street in Youghal, was built by the corporation of that town.
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1777 The high tower called the clock gate which crosses the main-
street in Youghal, was built this year by the corporation of that town.
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Clonakilty attacked by 500 Irish
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1691
Clonakilty was attacked by 500 Irish, who were beaten off by the garrison. The following day about 1500 Irish assaulted Iniskeen and burnt the whole village except one house into which the garrison retired and defended until relief came from Bandon.
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April 11. — Clonakilty was attacked by 500 Irish, who were however beaten off" by the garrison. On the following day about 1500 of the Irish assaulted Iniskeen, and burnt the whole village except one house into which the garrison retired, and bravely defended until relief came from Bandon. n
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Clonakilty borough charter granted
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1613
Clonakilty received its borough charter dated 5 May 1613, establishing it as a parliamentary constituency. This charter enabled the town to return Members to Parliament.
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* Charter, dated May 5, 1613,
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Clonakilty corporation settles future form of government
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1605
In 1605 the corporations of Bandon, Clonakilty and others began to settle their future forms of government alongside Cork's separation as a distinct county.
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1605 The city of Cork and its liberties were separated from the county of Cork, and made a distinct county. The same year the corporations of Bandon, Clonakilty, Sec, began to settle their future form of government.
1C06 Lord Kinsale obtained letters of leave and recommendation to
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Clonakilty garrison attacked; Irish drowned at Inchydoney
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1642
Lord Forbes left troops at Clonakilty, which were attacked by the Irish after his departure. Robert Grove retreated to an old Danish fort en route to Ross, defended it until reinforced, then forced the Irish into Inchydoney island where over 600 drowned. Returning to Clonakilty they found prisoners intended to be burned as a bonfire.
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Lord Forbes with his regiment landed at Kinsale, and marched to Bandon, where having obtained rehiforeemeuts, he marched westward, and on the 18th of October arrived at Clonakilty. Here he left one Bandon and two Scotch companies to secure that town till his return from Rathbariy; but shortly after he had quitted the town, they were attacked by the Irish; whereupon Robert Grove, captain of the Bandon company advised a retreat about four miles to the main body, which the Scotch troops who were with them refusing, they were cut to })ieces; but Grove made good his retreat to an old Danish fort in the way to Ross, which he defended until the rest of the forces came to his relief. Being thus reinforced the whole body fell upon the Irish, and forced them into the island of Inchidony, where the tide being in, upwards of 600 were drowned. Upon their return to Clonakilty they found a great nmuber of men, women and children imprisoned in the market place, in order to be burned by the Irish, as a bonfire for joy at their ex}X3cted success.
Every day afforded fresh instances of the ill-faith and treachery of the Irish. The garrisons of the castles of Cloghleigh and Coole, who had surrendered upon a promise of c[uarter and safe convoy, were murdered or kept prisoners. Towards the end of this year lord Broghill and captain Jephson were added to lord Inchiquin as commissioners for the government of Munster by the lords justices, and were to have command in the army.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 78
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Clondrohid parishioners pledge to end nightly meetings
Clondrohid · parish · Cork · 1791
The high sheriff convened the parishioners of Clondrohid to warn them about the consequences of their nightly meetings. The parishioners unanimously confessed their error and solemnly pledged never to resort to such practices again.
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Dec. 4. — ^The high sheriff convened the parishoners of Clondrohid in order to represent to them the consequence of their nightly meetings, when with one voice they confessed their error, pledging themselves in the most solemn manner, never to have recourse to such practices in future,
6. — The insulating wall and guard-house for the intended gaol for the county of Cork was begun.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 131
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Clonmel, Cashel and Fethard under siege-like distress, 1567
Clonmel · town · Tipperary · 1567
Sir Henry Sidney reported in 1567 that the walled towns of Clonmel, Cashel, and Fethard in Tipperary were in great distress, their inhabitants like men besieged, ready to starve within the walls or abandon the towns. All trade was at a standstill due to danger of plunder and killing.
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Sir Henry Sidney made a jouniey through the kingdom in 1567; and from his letters to the English government, we learn many particulars regarding the condition of the towns at that time. The county of Tipperary was then in a state of devastation, and its corporate and well walled towns, Clonmel, Cashel, and Fethard in great distress : their inhabitants were as men besieged, and ready either to famish within the walls, or abandon the places ; all trade and commerce was at a stand ; the country people dared not bring any thing to the towns, nor dared the townsmen issue from their walls, to buy any thing in the country, from the danger which both incurred of being plundered and killed. Of Cork, Youghal and Kinsale, he tells us that they were greatly impaired and in the high way to utter ruin, if her majesty, by speedy redress and ministering of justice did not prevent it. Limerick was so impaired in wealth since he saw it in queen Mary's reign, chiefly by reason of the spoils committed or permitted by the earl of Thomond, as to fill him with astonishment. Galway he fovmd rather to resemble " a town of war, frontering upon an enemy, than a civil town in a country under one sovereign": "they watch," says he, "their walls mightily, and guard their gates daily, with armed men." They attributed their miseries to the disorders of the earl of Clanrickard's two sons, young boys, (whom he had by two wives both living,) each striving to be acknowledged as heir of his father, who at the same time was likely long to live.
However, the towns seem not to have been prevented from improving with the rest of Europe in civilization and internal order. Stanihurst, in his account of the Irish, desires the reader not to impute any barbarous custom he should mention, to the citizens, townsmen, and inhabitants of the English pale ; and Sidney calls them nurseries of civilitv.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 24
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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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Cloyne yeomanry volunteered to serve anywhere in kingdom
Cloyne · town · Cork
The Cloyne yeomanry volunteered to serve in any part of the kingdom during the period of military alarm. Troops that had marched to Mallow returned and were hospitably entertained by peasants in cottages along the route.
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23. — ^The troops which had marched to Mallow returned ; on their march they were hospitably entertained by the peasants in the neighbouring cottages.
The Cloyne yeomanry volunteered to serve in any part of the kingdom.
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Cogan, Fitzstephen and de Broase received at Cork, 1179
Cork · city · Cork · 1179
Cogan, Fitzstephen, and Philip de Broase came to Cork by sea, where they were kindly received by Richard de Londres, an English gentleman serving as deputy under Fitzaldeline.
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1179 Cogan, Fitzstephen, and Philip de Broase, to whom the kingdom of Limerick had been given by king John, came to Cork by sea, where they were kindly received by* Richard de Londres, an English gentleman, who was deputy there under Fitzaldeline.
1180 About this time Amere, or Meridith, Fitzstephen's son, " a lusty young gentleman and a towardlie," died at Cork in March, to the great sorrow and grief of all his friends.
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Cogan grants half the kingdom of Cork to Earl of Desmond
Cork · city · Cork · 1438
Robert Fitz Geoffrey Cogan granted all his Irish lands, described as half the kingdom of Cork, to James, Earl of Desmond. The named places included Kerrygrohanmore, Castlemore, Rathgogane, Carrigaline, Shandon, Douglas, and Kerrycurrihy. Though the kingdom of Cork legally descended to Carew and Courcy, Cogan's conveyance gave the powerful Earl of Desmond a pretext to seize the great estate.
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June 12. — Eobert Fitz Geoflry Cogan granted all his lands in Ireland, (being half the kingdom of Cork) to James earl of Desmond, and by a letter of attorney, put him in possession of the following places, viz : — Kerrygrohanmore, Downdrenane alias Castlemore, Eathgogane, Bever alias Carrigaline, Shandon, Douglas, Kerrycurrihy, &c. and though it appears, from a great number of records, that the kingdom of Cork, by the heirs general, descended to Carew and Courcy, who are charged in the Exchequer for the Crown rent of it for many years, viz : £60 each per annum, yet this conveyance from Cogan, who was heir male, was then a sufficient pretence for the powerful earl of Desmond, to seize on that great estate.
James, earl of Desmond, obtained a patent for the government ^■^^^ and custody of the counties of Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Kerry. He also procured a license, from James, earl of Ormond, lord lieutenant of Ireland, to absent himself during his life, from all future parliaments, providing a sufficient proxy in his room ; and to purchase any lands he pleased, by whatever service they were holden of the crown.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 55
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Colonel Hastings seizes Dromana on the Blackwater
Dromana · townland · Waterford · 1691
Colonel Hastings marched from Cork and seized Dromana on the Blackwater.
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June. — Inniskeen was, by order of governor Cox, fortified and a garrison of the militia put into it, a party of whom he detached under colonel Townshend towards Bantry, where they killed near 100 rapparees, and brought off a great deal of plunder. Colonel Hastings marched from Cork and seized Drumana, on the Blackwater. Major Stroud, at the head of a party of militia, killed several rapparees near Ballyclough, and lieutenant-colonel Moore, ten days after, slew GO more near Bandon.
Juhj. — 500 of the militia under colonel Becher met 400 Irish
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 92
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Colonel White's tenants detained aboard French lugger at Whiddy
near Whiddy Island · island or archipelago · Cork · 1796
In a letter from Bantry dated December 30, Colonel White reported that a lugger full of men anchored behind Whiddy Island. Eight of his tenants went aboard with provisions and were detained by the French.
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* Extract of a letter from colonel White, dated Bantry, Dec. 30th 1796. "A lugger this day came to anchor back of Whiddy island full of men, eight of my tenants went on board with provisions, and were detained. An American brig came to anchor before the house this instant, she saw two French frigates, one of twenty guns, the larger at anchor near Beer island, the frigates fired at her — they are at anchor with the lugger — they have a small English brig — no otlier ships in our bay — the rest must be disposed of; I went to Whiddy to see the lugger, she cannot be so mad as to land. 5 o'clock at night — what we thought were frigates are two sixty-fours, they appear as if they were in an engagement from the shattered condition of their bowsprits and rigging, and this from the report of our naval officer — they are at anchor at the north side of the island. This instant admiral E]phinstone and Hull's dispatches are that a French forty gun frigate three hundred and forty-six seamen, with two hundred and thirty soldiers on board is wrecked at Barleycove, only seven saved. If Kingsmill could send any force to Elphinstone they would be taken, all the country-people are prepared with pikes, spades, &c. and will do their best.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 133
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Complaint over hunting dogs through Cork streets
Cork · city · Cork · 1799
On October 10th, 1799, it was reported that the practice of hunting dogs through the streets of Cork city was complained of in the day's paper, indicating a public nuisance concern.
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Oct. 10. — It was the practice to hunt dogs through the streets of this city, which was complained of in this day's paper.
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Concert and ball at Cork Assembly Rooms for Red-house Walk
Cork · city · Cork · 1769
A concert and ball were held at the assembly rooms in Cork, with profits directed towards planting the Red-house walk.
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jVov. 1 — There was a concert and a ball at the assembly rooms, the profits of which were disposed of towards planting the Redhouse walk.
4 k 5. — The anniversaries of the birth of king William the III, and the deliverance from the gunpowder plot were observed with the usual demonstration of joy.
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Conservators of peace appointed for Cork, Kerry, Limerick
Cork · city · Cork · 1310
John Fitz-David de Barry and Maurice de Rochfort were appointed conservators of the peace in the counties of Cork, Kerry and Limerick.
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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.
March 24. — The king commanded the sheriff of the county 1311 of Cork, to pay, out of the money, due in his Bailiwick to his Majesty, the sum of £10 to Henry de Cogan, for the expenses attendant upon the assizes.
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Conservators of peace appointed for Cork, Limerick, Kerry
Cork · city · Cork · 1393
Gerald, son of Maurice earl of Desmond, and Patrick Fox were appointed overseers of conservators of the peace in the counties of Cork, Limerick, and Kerry, with power to muster men at arms and lead them for defence of the marches.
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Oct. 26. — Gerald, son of Maurice, earl of Desmond, and Patrick Fox, -were appointed overseers of the conservators of the peace, and also conservators themselves, in the counties of Cork, Limerick,and Kerry, with power to compel the sheriff, conservators of the peace, and other the king's assessors, to muster the men at arms, &c. and to marshal them into thousands, hundreds, and twenties, and to lead then wherever there might be occasion, for 1393 the defence of the marches.
£46 13s. 4d. was ordered to be paid to Morrough O'Brien, for restraining his son, who was the most dangerous of all the malefactors, from making war against the king.
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Conspiracy to blow up Cork north gaol
Cork · city · Cork · 1787
A desperate conspiracy was discovered to blow up the criminal side of the north gaol in Cork with gunpowder. Prisoners had bored holes in the walls and loosened a window, and nine pounds of gunpowder was to have been conveyed to them.
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Nov. — A desperate conspiracy to blow up with gunpowder the criminal side of the north gaol was discovered ; holes had been bored in the walls by the prisoners, and the window was loosened. Nine pounds of gunpowder was to have been conveyed to them.
Dec. 2. — HisB-oyal Highness prince William Henry arrived in Cork harbour on board his majesty's ship the Pegasus, and the following evening landed from a barge at the Grand Parade, on which he walked, accompanied by general Patterson, colonel
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 128
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Constables attacked and prisoners rescued on Bandon road
Cork · city · Cork · 1815
Five constables conducting prisoners from Bantry were attacked by about thirty men on the Bandon road within two miles of Cork city. The attackers beat the escort, seized their arms, and freed the prisoners.
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Nov. 10. — As five constables were conducting their prisoners from Bantry, they were attacked on the Bandon road, within two miles of this city, with a volley of stones from about thirty fellows, who deprived them of their arms and rescued the prisoners. Two of the escort escaped into town, after having been cruelly beaten, when Mr. sheriff Deane took a party of dragoons with him, and proceeded to the place where the outrage took place, but could receive no information by which he could trace the flight of the i-uffians.
Dec. 10. — The weather was very severe, and there having been a gradual thaw on the previous day, there was a considerable flood in the river.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 152
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Convent of minorits near Youghal founded
Youghal · town · Cork · 1231–1257
Maurice Fitzgerald founded a convent of minorits near Youghal around 1231, on the south side of the town. He later took the habit of this order, died in 1257, and was buried in the convent church; he is said to have first introduced the order into Ireland.
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1231 The convent of minorits, near Youghal, was founded by Maurice
Fitzgerald, on the south side of the town, about this year. He died on the 8th of May 1257, having taken the habit of this order, and was buried in the church of this convent. He is said to have been the first that introduced this order into Ireland.
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Convicts attempt to break out of Cork city gaol
Cork · city · Cork · 1769
Convicts under sentence of death in the city gaol, with other prisoners, partly removed their irons and attempted to break out, but were prevented by the gaoler and his assistants.
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Sept. \\ttJi — The convicts under sentence of death in the 17G9 city gaol, with some others of the prisoners, got their irons partly off, and attempted to break out, but were prevented and secured by the vigilance of the gaoler and his assistants.
The south chapel was built. 1'7G
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Convicts transported from Cork gaol to Cove
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1816
Thirty-four convicts transmitted from Tipperary and other counties were sent from Cork city gaol and put aboard transport ships at Cove for transportation.
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8. — Thirty-four convicts, which had been transmitted from Tipperaiy and other counties, were sent down from the city gaol, and put on board the transports at Cove.
June 1 . — At a court of D'Oyer hundred held this day an order of council was read, for letting the ferry between Lapp's island and the new wall, for one year, at the rent of £25, which rent was offered by a member of the court. The project was however abandoned ; a man who was paid twelve guineas per annum, for taking care of the place, residing at the time in a small house at the end of the wall, and having a
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Cooper escapes Cork North Gaol with false key, 1779
Cork · city · Cork · 1779
On 18 June 1779, a cooper named Morrogh escaped from the North Gaol in Cork using a false key, along with three other criminals.
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18. — A cooper of the name of Morrogh, made his escape out of the North gaol by means of a false key. Three other criminals went off at the same time.
July 26. — A strong battery was finished at Spike island, consisting of 21 twenty-four pounders, which commanded the entrance of the harbour.
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Coopers whipped from south to north gaol for refusing work
Cork · city · Cork · 1772
Two journeymen coopers were whipped from south gaol to north gaol in Cork, pursuant to an act of parliament, for refusing to work. This illustrates the coercive labour discipline of the era.
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27. — Two journeymen coopers were wliipt from south to north gaol (pursuant to an act passed the previous session of parliament) for refusing to work.
July 1. — The anniversary of the battle of the Boyne was observed here with the usual demonstrations of joy.
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Coppinger-Roche marriage bond in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1553
On 13 January 1553, Cork merchant John Coppinger bound himself to fellow merchant Dominick Roche in a penalty of one hundred pounds, promising to marry Roche's daughter Kateryne and never to seek divorce or separation.
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Jan. 13. — Amongst the Roche M.S. S. is extant a bond of this 1553 date whereby John Coppinger, a merchant of Cork, bound himself to Dominick Roche of said city merchant, in a penalty of one hundred pounds " to accomplish and fulfil his promise, oath and fidelity, made with the above named Dominick, and according thereto, to marry and take to his wife one Kateryne Roche, daughter to the said Dominick and Genet Goull, at such time and season as they should appoint," and never obtain a divorce, or separate from the said Kateryne, even though he might be enabled to do so by any of the courts spiritual or temporal.
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Coppingers of Barryscourt retained Catholic estates
near Barryscourt · street · Cork · 1641–1700
After the rebellions and revolutions of the 17th century, the Coppingers of Barryscourt were one of only two Roman Catholic families in County Cork whose estates escaped confiscation. Most other Catholic landed families lost their property through forfeitures.
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So complete was the revolution of property produced by these events, that the gentry of this county became almost wholly protestant, and the Roman Catholic religion, or an Irish surname, became in latter times prima facie a mark of inferior station. We are unable to recollect more than two Roman Catholic fiimilies now existing in tliis county, whose estates escaped these confiscations, namely the Coppingers, of Barryscourt, and the Barrys, of Lemlara. There were however some others who since conformed to the established religion. The peasantry, with the exception of a few inaccurate dabblers in antiquity, have very oljscure traditionary recollections of these changes, and regard the present proprietors with the full veneration usually attached to ancient rank ; nor can we perceive in them any propensity towards detraction on these accounts, notwithstanding the bitterness of political and religious dissentions. It is a mistake also to suppose that the peasantry preserve the title deeds of their families: we have made enquiry on this pointand find the fact tobe very much the contrary: indeed it would be impossible to preserve for so many years such frail articles as family documents hi such places as the cabins of the peasantry. The case mentioned by Mr. Weld, in his guide to Killarney, is a singular exception. However, the families of forfeiting persons have not always been depressed so very low as has been supposed. Nevertheless we have heard of few instances in which they have preserved their title deeds, and in such cases they have done so more by chance than design. In the mean time the succeeding links of their pedigrees have become obscure ; and their ancestral claims (except in the case of a few remarkable aboriginal families,) are by their countrymen unnoticed and unknown.
At the head of the ancient families of this county who preserved their estates through all the convulsions of the country may be placed the Barrys earls of Barrymoro. They were descended from a brother of Geraldus Cambrensis, the first English historian of this country, and obtained their estates by a grant to
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 27
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Cork alarmed by French fleet sighted off Bantry
Cork · city · Cork · 1796
On December 23, the people of Cork were thrown into consternation by reports of a large fleet off Bantry. Militia, fencibles, volunteers, and yeomanry mobilised across Munster to resist the threatened invasion.
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Dec. 14. — A French fleet, consisting of 18 sail of the line, 14 frigates, 5 large transports, and some small vessels, sailed, from Brest with 25,000 troops. The signal having been given for sailing out through the Passage de Raz, La Fraternite frigate, with the admiral and general Hoche on board, and a few other ships succeeded ; but it was by the Passage de Flotes that the greater part of the fleet bore out to sea, and the first division - being unable to join them, in consequence of a gale of wind coming on, the admiral's vessel was separated from the rest of the fleet. Several of the ships were wrecked ; the remainder came within view of the Irish coast in three days, but having mistaken the Durseys for the Mizenhead,didnotreachBantry-bayuntilthe 24th. On the morning of the 23d, the people of Cork were thrown into consternation by accounts which arrived of a large fleet having been seen off Bantry. The militia and fencible regiments were immediately despatched to this town, whilst the loyal Cork legion and the Cork volunteers got under arms, and a detachment of cavalry from both escorted the artillery to Bandon, and other parties of them went off to the different towns of
210 CORK REMEMBRANCER.
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Cork and adjacent country ransacked by Danish fleet
Cork · city · Cork · 820
The city of Cork and the adjacent country were ransacked by a fleet of Danes in 820.
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The city of Cork and the adjacent country were ransacked by 820 a fleet of Danes.
In the latter end of March this year, Hugh Dorndighe, being 822 monarch of Ireland, there happened such terrible shocks of thunder and lightning, that above a thousand persons were destroyed between Corca-Bascoiu and the sea side. At the same time the sea broke through its banks in a violent manner, and overflowed a considerable tract of land. The island then called Inisfadda, i.e. the Long Island, on the west coast of this country, was forced asmider, and divided into three parts. This island lies contiguous to two others, viz : Hare Island and Castle Island, which, lying in a range, and the ground being low, might have been very probably then rent by the ocean.
Internet Archive countycityofcork00tuck, Chapter 38
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Cork and Kinsale mail robbed at Blackpool
Blackpool · townland · Cork · 1786
Early in the morning the king's post carrying the Cork and Kinsale mails for Dublin was stopped at the lower end of Blackpool by five men with slouched hats, one armed with a drawn hanger. The postrider surrendered the mail and the robbers made off towards Blarney lane.
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Oct. 15. — Early this morning the king's post, with the Cork, and Kinsale mails for Dublin, was stopped at the lower end of Blackpool, by five men with slouched hats, one armed with a ^ drawn hanger, who threatened the postriders life, if he did not deliver up the mail instantly, which he did, when they made off with it towards Blarney lane.
JVov. 1. — The noted Jack-a-boy and one Owen Daly, convicted of a riot in the city gaol, were whipped from south to north gate. 8. — A remarkable meteor was seen here this night, much brighter than the moon, and of double its diameter; It was of a white colour inclining to blue, had no tail, and was of aglobulor form not well defined ; it scattered luminous particles as it passed along, and when it burst, which happened about two seconds after its first appearance, it left a train behind, and a rumbling noise was at the same time heard resembling thunder, which continued from twenty to thirty seconds. After the meteor disappeared a luminous mist was observed, which gradually diffused itself through the whole atmosphere.
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Cork and Kinsale officials fined for refusing reformed worship
Cork · city · Cork · 1606
In 1606 the lord president of Munster imposed heavy fines and imprisonment on the mayor, aldermen, and others of Cork for refusing to attend divine service of the reformed churches. Kinsale burgesses were also fined, and the goods of those punished were sold to pay the fines.
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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.
Jul^ 1 — A bye-law was made by the corporation, whereby
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Cork and Kinsale permitted to import grain from Wexford
Cork · city · Cork · 1386
Cork's inhabitants could not live commodiously without external assistance due to the sterility of the surrounding country. Licenses were granted to bring wheat, barley, and other grains by ship from Wexford to Cork or Kinsale.
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The lord lieutenant granted a license to William Sygyn and others, to purchase six weighs * of wheat, barley, &c. in Wexford ; and bring it in ships, to Cork or Kinsale, notwithstanding any ordinances to the contrary, as the inhabitants of the former town, could not, in those days, live commodiously, without assistance from elsewhere, in consequence of the sterrility of the surrounding country : Robert Hore and Thomas Admot, were securities that they should not carry it elsewhere.
Similarlicences were, at the same time, granted to other citizens to purchase from the counties of Dublin and Meath.
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Cork assizes presentments for public works
Cork · city · Cork · 1808
At the Cork assizes, the grand jury passed presentments including covering Lapp's Island dock, building a well near Skiddyacre-lane, arching over the watercourse stream, building walls from the Mardyke walk to the ferry opposite Sunday's-well, widening the road from Cork to Blackrock, and £500 towards a new gaol.
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22. — At the assizes held at this time in this city, amongst other presentments, the following were passed by the grand Jury : — £200 for covering over and filling 80 feet in length of Lapp's- Islanddock, and making sewers ; £28 19s., for building a well for the supply of water near Skiddyacre-lane ; £149, for arching over 112 feet in length of the watercourse stream ; £13 5s., for building a fan arch over part of the watercourse stream ; £57 r2s. 9d, for building walls at each side of the ditch from the Mardyke walk to the ferry opposite Sunday "s-well ; £17 2s. 6d, for taking down 188 feet in length of an old wall, to widen the road leading from Cork to Blackrock ; £500 towards building a new gaol.
Sept. 2. — The son of the Marquis of Wellesley, Mr. Fitzakorly, and their respective suites, arrived this morning at the Bush hotel, ou their way to visit the Lakes of Killarney.
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Cork bankers' wool engrossing in Clonmel
Clonmel · town · Tipperary
Cork bankers were condemned for the practice of engrossing wool, sending a 'caterer' to Clonmel for this purpose. This raised a clamorous outcry among the clothiers, forcing the bankers to disown the transaction.
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He objects to the practices of the bankers of Cork. He says, they advanced the lodgments of the merchants to others whom they thus enabled to undermine the merchants. " Thus, the banker," says he, " digs a grave for the merchant who gave him life." It further appears from his expressions, that the bankers did not confine themselves to the business of banking but carried on trade as merchants also. This he greatly disapproves of, because as the bankers had the advantage of knowing every man's weakness it was in their power to monopolize. Pie informs us that in Bristol there was not one banker. He condemns the Cork bankers for their practice of engrossing wool, and mentions an instance of their sending a "caterer" for this purpose to Clonmel, which raising a clamourous outcry among the clothiers, the bankers were forced to disown the transaction.
He tells us that the practice of plundering wrecks was not confined to the west, but had been practiced upon the very margin of the liberties of the city. He alludes to the custom of duelling, and tells the merchants that they ought to leave the practice to the esquires, whose deaths can be no loss to their families. " Dealers," he says, " sometimes quarrel by a saw pit, yet must fight upon change," * * * " where true cowards meet to be bound over," " I am sure" says he, " he that will draw his sword ui^on full change, would creep into the scabbard from fear when tis empty."
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Cork besieged by Mac Carty and relieved by Raymond le Gros
Cork · city · Cork · 1185
After the murder at Lismore, the Irish forces under Mac Carty besieged Cork where Robert Fitzstephen was shut up. Raymond le Gros sailed from Wexford with reinforcements, and Fitzstephen sallied forth and routed the Irish at the first onset.
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Milode Cogan and young Fitzstephen, having occasion to treat with the people of Waterford, went to Lismore, to which place they were invited by one Mac Tirid, who stealing suddenly and unawares upon them, treacherously murdered them, and five of their servants; upon which, the Irish took up arms, and joining all their forces under Mac Carty, who still retained the title of King, they beseiged Cork, not doubting to expel all the English, and Robert Fitzstephen, then shut up in that place. Upon this exigency Fitzstephen despatched a message to Raymond le Gros, then at Wexford, for his assistance, who directly set sail with 100 archers and 20 knights, and coasting the country, made towards Cork with all the haste he could, " that he might release and comfort his friends, and be a terror unto his enemies." With this reinforcement Fitzstephen made a sally, and routed the Irish at the first onset. Nevertheless when the king heard of the aforesaid treachery, he sent Richard Cogan, Philip Barry, Giraldus Cambrensis, and a good party of horse and foot, to help Fitzstephen ; and, by their assistance, the kingdom of Cork was kept quiet for some time : but old Fitzstephen had but little benefit from it; for being much broken with age and misfortunes, he first lost his senses, and not long afterwards his life.
Friar Clin, in his annals, says. There happened a great eclipse of the sun this year, after which it continued for some time of a bloody colour.
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Cork blockaded by Irish forces
Cork · city · Cork · 1642
In February 1642 Cork was blockaded. General Barry and Lord Muskerry invested it on the south side, and Lord Roche and others were expected to act on the north side. The lord president, shut up in the city, sent forces into Orrery and Roche's country.
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Cork was blockaded in this month. General Barry and lord Muskerry invested it on the south side, and it was expected lord Roche and others would act similarly on the north side; to prevent which, the lord president, who was then shut up in the city, sent the earl of Inchiquin and colonel Jephson, with two troops, which
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Cork bye-law requires sheriffship before mayoralty
Cork · city · Cork
The Cork corporation passed a bye-law that none could become mayor without first serving as sheriff, addressing the practice of admitting mayors' sons directly to council without serving as bailiffs. Several young men of prominent Cork families were affected by this reform.
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Oct. 29. — The following bye-law was made by the corporation, " having considered the great enormitie and hindrances that proceed to this common-wealth and good government of this city and citizens, in admitting young gentlemen, being mayors' sons and heirs, being of tender years, to the office of mayoraltie, before they were first bailiffs; and albeit, that a certain number of young men were admitted councillors of the citty, who never had borne the office of bailiffship, amongst which Wm. Goold fitz George, Dominick Tirrie fitz Edmond, William Skiddy fitz John, Edward Roche fitz Edmond, and Geoffry Gallwey fitz Patrick, being all sons and heirs to mayors, were, upon their being admitted councillors, faithfully promised to be never troubled or called to the election or office of bailiffship, but only reserved to supply upon other necessities the office of mayoralty as occasion would be ministered, every one in his own rank and antiquitie, notwithstanding the by-law made, that none should be made or admitted mayor, but such as first should be bailiflf or sheriflf, as by that bye-law appeareth, wherein is mentioned that every old mayor should successively take the office of mayoraltie, by means of which law Mr. Geo. Goold, now mayor, v/as compelled to undergo that office of mayoraltie for this present year, and Dominick Tirrie fitz Edmond, notwithstanding the former promise, to be sheriff for this present year ; it is made a bye-law that none shall be mayor, but such as first undergo the office of sheriflfship, and that every mayors' son and heir shall be elected and chosen sheriff, every one in his
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