Name: The county and city of Cork remembrancer; or, Annals of the county and city of Cork
Author: Francis H Tuckey

Youghal parishioners purchase old Cloyne organ

Youghal · town · Cork · 1812

The old organ from Cloyne cathedral was purchased by the parishioners of Youghal, who engaged Mr. Haddock to improve and erect it in their town.

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April 25. — The new organ in the cathedral church of Cioyne, which had been imported and erected by Mr. Haddock, organ builder, of Cork, was opened for the first time in the church, and gave general satisfaction, in tone, and elegant and tasteful workmanship. The old oi-gan was purchased by the parishioners of Youghal, who engaged Mr. Haddock to improve it and erect it in their town.
May 4. — The foundation stone of the Lancasterian school was laid by William Beamish, Esq. , who was attended by the members of the committee, and several others.

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Youghal, in Cork, has a quiet link to a church organ. On the 25th of April, 1812, a new organ opened in the cathedral church of Cloyne, built and erected by Mr. Haddock, an organ builder of Cork. It gave general satisfaction in tone and in elegant, tasteful workmanship. The old organ from Cloyne was purchased by the parishioners of Youghal, who engaged Mr. Haddock to improve it and erect it in their town. So an instrument that had served one cathedral found a second home here.

Young gentlemen of Cork associate against nocturnal marauders

Cork · city · Cork · 1808

Frequent outrages in Cork city, including bottle-throwing attacks at night, prompted the young gentlemen of the city to form an association for detecting the marauders and protecting inhabitants. Directed by city magistrates, they succeeded in apprehending several offenders.

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?&vi3, on the following nighty severely injured anothor, by AD. throwing empty bottles at him. The frequency of these outrages at length induced the young gentlemen of this city to associate for the detection of the marauders, and the protection of the inhabitants^ and, directed by the activity of the city magistrates, they succeeded in apprehending several.
April 1.— The corporation of Cork vot«d the freedom of this city to Lord Manners, lord chancellor of Ireland, in a silver box.

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In 1808, Cork was plagued by nocturnal outrages. Someone severely injured another by throwing empty bottles at him. The frequency of these attacks led the young gentlemen of the city to form an association for detecting the marauders and protecting the inhabitants. Directed by the city magistrates, they succeeded in apprehending several offenders.

Aurora borealis appears over Cork city

Cork · city · Cork · 1750

On the evening of 21 January 1750 an aurora borealis appeared over Cork, extending from east to west and tinged with so deep a scarlet that the town seemed to be in flames. It moved slowly from north to south for about an hour.

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1750 Jan. 21. — According to Smith's history of Cork, an aurora borealis appeared in the evening of this day, and continued about an hour, it extended from east to west over the heart of the city, tinged with so deep a scarlet, that at a distance the town seemed to be in flames, during which time, it moved in a compact body from north to south with a very slow motion. In the Mmister JouiTial this occurrence is stated to have happened about seven in the morning of the 22d.
28 & 29. — On this and the following night, there was so violent a flood that the whole town was nearly under water. It was four feet deep in the houses on Dunscombe's marsh, and three in the middle of the city. The damage done to the merchants was very considerable.

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Cork has seen stranger skies than most. On the evening of 21 January 1750, according to Smith's history of Cork, an aurora borealis appeared over the city. It stretched from east to west, right across the heart of the place, and held for about an hour. The colour was a scarlet so deep that from a distance the whole town looked to be burning. It moved in a single compact body, north to south, very slowly. The Minister Journal gave a different account, placing it about seven in the morning of the 22nd.

North Infirmary established by Cork musical society

Cork · city · Cork · 1744

The North Infirmary was established by members of a musical society who appropriated their surplus funds for its support. It was incorporated by act of parliament in 1751.

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The north Infirmary was established in this year, by the mem- 1744 hers of a miisical society, who appropriated their surplus funds for its support ; it was incorporated by act of parliament in 1751. March 29 — William Forster, a post boy, was put in the pil- 1^^^ lory at the corner of Broad-lane, for using the following seditious words, when coming into town with a foreign mail; being asked " what news," he replied, " good news, the pretender is crowned in- Scotland." One Daniel Coughlan was on the same day similarly punished, for drinking the health of Lord Clare, who was then an officer in the French King's service, at the rebelli'on in Scotland.
April 15. — Denis Dunn was executed near Broad-lane, for 1749 enlisting John Mc Fall to be a serjeant in the French army.

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Cork holds the North Infirmary, a hospital whose beginning was unusual. In 1744, the members of a musical society established it. They took the surplus funds from their society and put them toward supporting the infirmary. Seven years later, in 1751, it was incorporated by act of parliament.

Soldier fires at prisoner on Smith Street in Cork

Smith Street · street · Cork · 1814

A quarrel in Smith Street led to a sentinel being knocked down while trying to disperse the crowd. He captured a man who tried to escape, and then fired his musket, hitting the man's ear.

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July 28. — Some persons having had a quarrel in Smith-street, a centinel, who was posted at one of the king's stores near the spot, endeavoured to drive them from his post, when he was knocked down, but recovering himself, he seized one of the men, and put him into his box as a prisoner, and proceeded to charge his musket; he had scarcely accomplished this, when the man in his custody attempted to run away; the soldier fired, and carried away part of the fellovy's ear. He was again apprehended and put into confinement.
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On July 28, 1814, Smith Street in Cork saw a quarrel among some persons. A sentinel posted at one of the king's stores tried to drive them from his post, but was knocked down. He recovered himself, seized one of the men, and put him into his box as a prisoner. He then proceeded to charge his musket. The man in his custody attempted to run away. The soldier fired, and carried away part of the fellow's ear. He was apprehended again and put into confinement.

Thunder storms and sea flooding devastate Cork coast; Long Island split

near Long Island · townland · Cork · 822

In 822 terrible thunder and lightning killed over a thousand persons between Corca-Bascoin and the seaside; the sea broke its banks and overflowed land. Inisfadda (the Long Island) on the west coast was forced asunder into three parts, lying contiguous to Hare Island and Castle Island.

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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.
The city was devastated by the Danes. 833

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Close to Long Island, in the latter end of March in 822, when Hugh Dorndighe was 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, the Long Island, on the west coast of this country, was forced asunder and divided into three parts. This island lies contiguous to two others, 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.

Armed societies reviewed on Mardyke and Grand Parade

Cork · city · Cork · 1783

Armed societies were reviewed in the Mardyke field, after which they fired several volleys on the Grand Parade and gave three cheers in honour of St Patrick.

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March 1 7. — The armed societies were reviewed in the Mardyke field, after which they fired several volleys on the Grand Parade, and gave three cheers in honor of our patron saint.
The Cork cavalry set off from this city to Castle Townsend, in quest of some insurgents, said to have been meditating mischief against the inhabitants of that neighbourhood: after scouring the country for a great nimiber of miles, they apprehended Denis Connell, otherwise Cock-a-bendy, who was charged with sounding a horn with an intent to assemble a mob and disturb the peace.

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In 1783, on St Patrick's day, the armed societies were reviewed in the Mardyke field in Cork. After the review, they fired several volleys on the Grand Parade and gave three cheers in honour of the patron saint. The Cork cavalry then set off from the city to Castle Townsend, hunting insurgents said to be meditating mischief against the inhabitants of that neighbourhood. After scouring the country for a great number of miles, they apprehended Denis Connell, otherwise Cock-a-bendy, charged with sounding a horn to assemble a mob and disturb the peace.

Bells of St. Finbarry's and Shandon installed in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1752

The bells of St. Finbarry's church and those of Shandon were both put up in the same year in Cork city.

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Sept. — St. Finbarry's bells were put up, as were also those of Shandon in the same year.
1753 April — One Matthew Callaghane, upon receiving sentence of death in the city court, for the robbery of captaiji Capel, leaped out of the dock with his bolts on, and made his escape out of court, but was re-taken the same day, and hanged at the corner of Broad lane, on the 25th of April. The criminal was taken in Court lane, and the informer who discovered on him was so illtreated by the mob, (having had one of his ears cut off), that his life was despaired of. Since this transaction, the dock in the city court was made higher.

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Cork is a city your road passes through, and in September of 1752 two sets of bells were put up here in the same year. The bells of St. Finbarry's church were hung, and so were those of Shandon. Both installed in the city, in the same season, in the same year.

Cork mayor punishes refusal of legal halfpence — Hayes sent to Bridewell

Cork · city · Cork · 1806

Amid a conspiracy to reject legal halfpence in Cork, the mayor vowed to punish refusers with utmost rigour. Michael Hayes was fined 5s. 5d. and committed to Bridewell in default of payment for refusing the coinage.

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March 5. — There being, at this time, a conspiracy to cry down the currency of legal half-pence, the mayor determined to punish any person, who refused to take them, with the utmost rigour, and accordingly, one Michael Hayes was this day fined 5s. 5d., and ordered to be committed to Bridewell in default of payment, for an offence of this nature.
A petition from this city, soliciting leave to erect a new gaol, was presented to the house of commons by Mr. Hutchinson, and referred to a committee.

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Cork, in 1806. There was a conspiracy to cry down the currency of legal halfpence. The mayor determined to punish anyone who refused to take them, with the utmost rigour. On March 5, a man named Michael Hayes was fined 5 shillings and 5 pence for refusing the coinage. When he did not pay, he was committed to Bridewell. That same time, a petition from the city was presented to the House of Commons by Mr. Hutchinson, asking leave to erect a new gaol. It was referred to a committee.

Great snowfall traps gentleman riding from Bandon

Bandon · town · Cork · 1768

The greatest fall of snow in forty years occurred, reaching six feet in places. A gentleman riding from Bandon sank so deep that three or four men had to dig him out with spades and shovels.

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snow which had been known for forty years. In some places it was six feet high. The horse of a gentleman, who was riding from Bandon, sunk in it so deep, that three or four men were employed to dig him out with spades and shovels.
Feb. 8. — The royal family was first prayed for in the Roman Catholic chapels in Cork.

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Bandon, in Cork. In 1768 came the greatest snow in forty years, six feet deep in places. A gentleman riding from Bandon sank into it so deep that three or four men had to dig him out with spades and shovels.

Affray at Rosscarbery between labourers and Orangemen

Ross Carbery · town · Cork · 1800

An affray took place between labouring inhabitants of Rosscarbery and a body of Orangemen, in which several persons were wounded.

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July 12. — An aflTray took place between a number of the labouring inhabitants of Ross Carberyand a body of Orangemen, in which several persons were wounded.
20. — A number of ruffians who had assembled in the neighbourhood of Glanville, which had of late been much disturbed at night, were surprised and made prisoners.

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In July of 1800, the town of Ross Carbery in Cork saw an affray. A number of the labouring inhabitants clashed with a body of Orangemen. Several persons were wounded.

Butcher attacked by footpads on Wandesford's Bridge

Cork · city · Cork · 1778

One Chapman, a butcher, was attacked by three footpads on Wandesford's bridge near Crosses green in Cork. They cut him in a desperate manner and robbed him of his money.

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iVbw 21. — One Chapman a butcher, was attacked by three footpads on Wandesford's bridge, near Crosses green, who cut him in a desperate manner, and robbed him of what money he had.
Dec. 2. — A boat very heavily laden, and containing 20 passengers, was overset near Passage, and every person in it drowned except one man. 1779 Jan. 1. — The first fancy ball introduced into this city by lady

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Cork has a bridge with a grim story. In 1778, a butcher called Chapman was crossing Wandesford's bridge, near Crosses Green, when three footpads set upon him. They cut him, as the record says, in a desperate manner, and robbed him of what money he had.

Catholic clergy shipped from Cork under parliamentary act

Cork · city · Cork · 1698

Of 127 regular and secular clergy in County Cork, 75 were shipped off from Cork during 1698, with their passage and provisions paid for by act of parliament. This reflects the post-Williamite suppression of Catholic religious orders.

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There were in this county 30 regular clergy and 97 seculars, of whom 75 were this year shipped off from Cork, their passage and provisions being paid for by act of parliament.
An agreement was entered into between Timothy Tuckey and William Dunscombe, whereby the latter was to build a "stone bridge from Tuckey's kea* to the east or Dunscombe's marsh." This bridge was built in the following year.

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In 1698, Cork was a point of departure for a harsh clearance. There were 30 regular clergy and 97 seculars in this county. 75 of them were shipped off from Cork that year, their passage and provisions paid for by act of parliament. The orders were suppressed after the Williamite war, and these priests and friars were sent away from their parishes and people.

Cork citizens petition over dissolved abbeys, 1630

Cork · city · Cork · 1630

In a 1630 petition, citizens of Cork noted that four dissolved abbeys—Gill Abbey, St. Dominick's, St. Angustin's, and St. Francis's—lay within the city's ancient franchises where merchants resided and trade was conducted. They sought to bring these abbeys and their inhabitants under city jurisdiction for contributions to public charges.

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However, long before this time, improvement had begun to make rapid advances. On the overthrow of the Desmond family in the reign of Elizabeth, English gentlemen obtained extensive grants of the forfeited lands, on condition of planting them with English tenants on a military system. At the close of her reign the country began to enjoy tranquillity; the feudal authorities being broken, and the crown having become strong, peace and security were the natural results. The merchants of Cork ventured to reside without the walls; and suburbs began to appear again. In a petition of the citizens dated 1630, we find a requisition, " that whereas, the whole city of Cork being the shiere city of the county of Cork, containing only two small parishes, and there being four dissolved abbeys, viz. — Gill Abbey, St. Dominick's abbey, St. Angustin's abbey, and St. Francis's abbey, with their possessions, lying within the ancient franchises and liberties, where there are many merchants residing, and the trade of merchandize more used than in a great part of the said city, that those abbeys, with their possessions and inhabitants, may be within the jurisdiction and government of the officers of the city, to the end they may be liable to contributions, both for
has been said that the duke of Orniond was the ori^nnator of this sort of lease, but there seems good reason to duubt it, for instances of it earlier than those attributed to that nobleman have been pointed out.

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Cork, in 1630, was a city of two small parishes, yet its trade had already begun to spill beyond the old walls. After the overthrow of the Desmond family in Elizabeth's reign, English gentlemen received extensive grants of forfeited lands on condition of planting them with English tenants under a military system. By the close of her reign, the country had begun to enjoy tranquillity. The feudal authorities were broken, the crown had grown strong, and peace and security followed. The merchants of Cork ventured to live outside the walls, and suburbs began to appear again. That year, the citizens sent a petition. They pointed out that four dissolved abbeys lay within the city's ancient franchises and liberties: Gill Abbey, St. Dominick's, St. Angustin's, and St. Francis's, together with their possessions. Many merchants lived there, and trade was more practised in those parts than across much of the city itself. The petition asked that those abbeys, their possessions, and their inhabitants be brought under the jurisdiction and government of the city's officers, so that they would be liable to contributions for public charges. The citizens' argument was plain: the wealth and trade sat inside the old liberties, but the city's authority did not reach there. They wanted the lines redrawn.

Cork comprised two separate towns at English invasion

Cork · city · Cork

At the time of the English invasion, Cork consisted of two separate towns: the original native settlement on the hill where the round tower stood, and the fortified island inhabited by the Danes or Ostmen, who formed a distinct community.

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It appears that at the time of the EngUsh invasion, Cork consisted of two separate towns, one being the original settlement of the natives, on the hill to the south of the river, where the round tower stood; and the other being the fortified island, inhabited by the Danes or Ostmen : for king Henry's grant before alluded to, mentions the Ostmen of the city of Cork, and the cantred of land belonging to them. They were therefore a separate community, distinct from the rest of the townsmen. This will reconcile the account of the city being built and fortified by the Ostmen, with the other accounts whifch we possess of Cork being the capital city of MacCarthy, prmce of Desmond, and of its being sacked by the Danes long after it is said to have been built and fortified by them : as we can understand these latter facts to be related of the town on the hill belonging to the Irish, which, be it obsen'ed, was in after times called old Cork, as appears from the map in Pacata Hibernia, where the cathedral is called "the cathedral church of old Cork"; but the island only

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Cork at the time of the English invasion was not one town but two. The original native settlement stood on the hill to the south of the river, where the round tower was. The other was a fortified island, inhabited by the Danes or Ostmen. King Henry's grant mentions the Ostmen of the city of Cork, and the cantred of land belonging to them. They were a separate community, distinct from the rest of the townsmen. This helps reconcile two accounts that might seem to contradict each other. One says the city was built and fortified by the Ostmen. Another says Cork was the capital city of MacCarthy, prince of Desmond, and that it was sacked by the Danes long after it was said to have been built and fortified by them. The second account can be understood as referring to the town on the hill, which belonged to the Irish. In later times that hill town was called old Cork. The map in Pacata Hibernia calls the cathedral there, in the words of the source, "the cathedral church of old Cork".

Cork Grand Jury pro-Union resolution

Cork · city · Cork · 1800

The Cork city Grand Jury unanimously resolved that the city's sentiment favoured a Legislative Union with Great Britain, claiming the majority of citizens in wealth and loyalty approved the measure. The resolution was signed by the mayor, sheriffs, and common speaker.

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At a meeting of the city Grand Jury, held during the Spring Assizes in the city Grand Jury room, it was resolved unanimously, *' that the sentiment of the city of Cork in favor of a Legislative Union with Great Britain, has already been expressed in the most decided and unequivocal manner, and that the ineffectual efforts, which have been made to represent this city as entertaining a contrary sentiment, afford to us the most decisive evidence,
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In 1800, the Grand Jury of Cork met during the Spring Assizes in the city Grand Jury room. They resolved unanimously that the sentiment of the city of Cork favoured a Legislative Union with Great Britain, and had been expressed, in their words,

Cork's ancient origins on marshy islands of the Lee

Cork · city · Cork

Cork derived its ancient names Corcach and Corcach Bascoin from its situation on marshy islands in the river Lee. The city later extended over other marshy islands separated by channels, which were arched over by the mid-eighteenth century to form principal streets. A 1545 map shows the city chiefly confined to two islands connected by a bridge.

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Cork, which for extent and importance has been for many years considered the second city in Ireland, derived its ancient names Corcach and Corcach Bascoin, from its situation on marshy islands, on the river Lee. Sir James Ware says that in the time of Ptolemy, the Coriondi inhabited the middle and northern parts of the comity ; he is of opinion that some traces of their name may be observed in the word Cork. The former derivation however appears to be the most probable. The city in latter times extended over other marshy islands, separated by channels, which have been since the middle of the last century arched over, and fomi the sites of some of the principal streets ; their direction and number may be observed in the map of the city of the year 1545, annexed to this work, at which period, the city appears to have been chiefly confined to two of those islands, separated by a channel of the river and connected by a bridge.
The writer of the life of St. Nessan records that that saint was educated under St. Barr, at a school or monastery founded by the latter at Lough Eire, to which, as the habitation of wisdom, and the sanctuary of all christian virtues, such numbers of disciples flocked from all parts, that it changed a desert as it were into a large city. Where this lough was situate is a matter of uncertainty.* Sir James Ware says, " I take this lake called by the name of Lough Eire, to be that hollow or basin in which a great part of the city

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Cork, long considered the second city in Ireland for extent and importance, drew its ancient names Corcach and Corcach Bascoin from its situation on marshy islands in the river Lee. Sir James Ware says that in the time of Ptolemy, the Coriondi inhabited the middle and northern parts of the county, and he is of opinion that some traces of their name may be observed in the word Cork. The derivation from the marshy islands, however, appears the more probable. The city in later times extended over other marshy islands, separated by channels. Those channels were arched over by the middle of the eighteenth century and form the sites of some of the principal streets. Their direction and number may be seen in a map of the city from the year 1545, at which period the city appears to have been chiefly confined to two of those islands, separated by a channel of the river and connected by a bridge. The writer of the life of St. Nessan records that the saint was educated under St. Barr at a school or monastery founded by St. Barr at Lough Eire. Numbers of disciples flocked from all parts to this place, as the habitation of wisdom and the sanctuary of all Christian virtues, so that it changed a desert as it were into a large city. Where this lough was situated is a matter of uncertainty. Sir James Ware says, "I take this lake called by the name of Lough Eire, to be that hollow or basin in which a great part of the city" stands.

Cork's autonomous local lawmaking after subjugation

Cork · city · Cork

Even after their humiliation in contest with the crown, Cork citizens continued for many years to make local laws almost as unlimited as parliamentary acts, imposing taxes, fixing penalties, prohibiting buildings outside the walls, and interfering in commerce with fines and imprisonment.

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Indeed it seems very manifest that they had little notion of any rights or liberties distinct from the rights and liberties of their city, which they governed with little knowledge of the laws of England, and with a very wide exercise of their discretion ; and even after their humiliation in their contest with the crown, they continued for many years to make laws for tb.eir local government, almost as unlimited in their nature as the laws passed in parliament : they imposed taxes and duties ; fixed the penalties to be paid by those who might refuse the offices of mayor and sheriff; prohibited owners of ground outside the walls from erecting buildings on it, if injurious to the defensive strength of the city ; compelled strangers to enter into bonds and make oath to observe the local laws ; interfered even in transactions of commerce, imposing conditions on the purchase of merchandize ; and attached the punishments of fine and imprisonment to the infringement of their enactments. Indeed
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This is the city of Cork. Its citizens once governed themselves with a wide discretion and little knowledge of the laws of England. Even after their humiliation in contest with the crown, they continued for many years to make laws for their local government, almost as unlimited in their nature as the laws passed in parliament. They imposed taxes and duties. They fixed the penalties to be paid by those who might refuse the offices of mayor and sheriff. They prohibited owners of ground outside the walls from erecting buildings on it, if injurious to the defensive strength of the city. They compelled strangers to enter into bonds and make oath to observe the local laws. They interfered even in transactions of commerce, imposing conditions on the purchase of merchandize. And they attached the punishments of fine and imprisonment to the infringement of their enactments. They had little notion of any rights or liberties distinct from the rights and liberties of their city.

Cove chapel congregation expresses contrition for illegal proceedings

Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1794

A great concourse of people assembled at the chapel at Cove and expressed to their parish priest their contrition for engaging in recent illegal proceedings. They stated they had been induced to act by strangers who came into the parish to swear them.

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23. — A great concourse of people assembled at the chapel at Cove, and expressed to their pastor the parish priest, their contrition for having engaged in the late illegal proceedings, stating that they had been induced to act as they had done by a number of strangers, who had come into that parish to swear them.
^pril 29. — Illuminations and general rejoicings in Cork for the surrender of Martinico to his majesty's forces.

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This is the district of Cobh. In 1794, a great concourse of people gathered at the chapel at Cove and told their parish priest they were sorry for taking part in recent illegal proceedings. They said strangers had come into the parish and sworn them to act as they had done.

Dreadful fire in Cat-lane consumes 150 houses

Cork · city · Cork · 1762

A dreadful fire broke out in Cat-lane, Cork, which consumed 150 houses. This was a major urban disaster for the city.

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June 6. — There was a dreadful, fire in Cat-lane, which consumed 150 houses.
20. — Prayers for rain were offered up in all the churches. This was a remarkably dry summer, there not being a drop of rain for thirteen weeks previous to this day.

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Cork has seen its share of disaster. On June 6, 1762, a dreadful fire broke out in Cat-lane and consumed 150 houses. The summer was remarkably dry, not a drop of rain for thirteen weeks beforehand. Later that month, prayers for rain were offered up in all the churches.

Dunboy castle taken after obstinate resistance

near Dunboy · street · Cork · 1602

In June, Dunboy castle was taken by the president after obstinate resistance, as were also soon after other castles in the county.

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June — Dunboy castle was taken by the president after an obstinate resistance, as were also soon after other castles in this county.
A law was passed that no victualler should sell less than one 1603 full quart of the best beer for Id., and two quarts of the smaller sort for the same.

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Somewhere about Dunboy, a castle stood that was taken in June 1602. The president of the province carried it after obstinate resistance. Soon after, other castles in the county fell as well.

Four drowned in Lough Mahon lighter accident

near Lough Mahon · channel sound · Cork · 1814

On March 1, 1814, a lighter was upset in Lough Mahon by a sudden squall, drowning four men. No boat could assist due to violent snow and wind.

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March 1 . — A lighter was upset in lough Mahon, by a sudden, squall, by which accident four men were drowned, no boat being able to give them any assistance, the snow and wind were so violent.
14. — Being the day appointed for laying the first stone of the Repository school in Bandon ; the yeomanry corps assembled at an early hour, and marched, with music playing, to the ground, on which the house was to be erected ; they were then drawn out so as to leave a sufficient space for Lady Bandon and the other friends of the Institution j the concourse assembled was immense,

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Somewhere about Lough Mahon, on the 1st of March, 1814, a lighter was upset by a sudden squall. Four men were drowned. No boat was able to give them any assistance. The snow and wind were so violent that nobody could reach them.

French fleet alarm at Bantry Bay, 1779

near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork · 1779

On 1 June 1779, an express from Major-General Flower Mocher at Kinsale reported a fleet, supposed to be French, seen in Bantry Bay, causing great consternation in Cork. The alarm proved groundless as the fleet was English.

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Being the king's birth-day, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, at ten o'clock the different armed societies were reviewed in the camp-field; at noon they and the 8 1st or Highland regiment assembled on the Mall and fired three rounds. About three o'clock an express arrived to the commanding officer here, from major-general Flower Mocher then at Kinsale, ordering the Highland regiment to be ready to march at the shortest notice, as the general had received a letter, stating that a fleet, consisting of several ships of the line and a great number of frigates and
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Bantry Bay is the stretch of water along this road. In 1779, on the king's birthday, Cork celebrated with bells and a review of armed societies. That afternoon, an express arrived from Major-General Flower Mocher at Kinsale. He ordered the Highland regiment to be ready to march at the shortest notice. A letter had reached him stating that a fleet of several ships of the line and a great number of frigates had been seen in Bantry Bay, supposed to be French. Great consternation followed in Cork. The alarm proved groundless. The fleet was English.

Henry Bembrok pardoned for unlawful transport from Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1381–1382

The king pardoned Henry Greffde Bembrok for the crime of carrying a man from the port of Cork to foreign parts without license.

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Si'jyf. 20. — The king pardoned Henry Greffde Bembrok; his crime was, having carried a man, from the port of Cork to foreign parts, without license.
1382 The people had an extravagant way of adorning their feet ; they wore the beaks or points of their shoes so long, as to encumber them in M'alking, and to render it neccessary to tie them up to their knees ; the fine gentlemen tied theirs, with chains of silver gilt, and others, with laces. This ridiculous custom was in vogue, from this year, to the year 1467, when it was prohibited, by a fine of 20s. and the pain of cursing by the clergy.

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The road takes you through Cork. In 1381 the king pardoned Henry Greffde Bembrok, whose crime was carrying a man from the port of Cork to foreign parts without license. That next year, 1382, people had an extravagant way of adorning their feet. They wore the points of their shoes so long as to encumber them in walking, and had to tie them up to their knees. Fine gentlemen tied theirs with chains of silver gilt, and others with laces. This ridiculous custom lasted from that year until 1467, when it was prohibited by a fine of 20 shillings and the pain of cursing by the clergy.

High tide floods Youghal quay and streets

Youghal · town · Cork · 1771

The same morning's high tide caused much injury in Youghal: boats were driven into the streets, a snow broke from her moorings, several houses on the quay were flooded, and water reached some persons' beds.

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The same morning much injury was sustained in Youghal, boats were driven into the streets, a snow broke from her moorings, several houses on the quay were very much flooded with water, and in some instances it came into the persons' beds.
12. — The side of an uninhabited house, opposite the bandlecloth market, fell into the river.

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In 1771, a high tide brought ruin to Youghal. Boats were driven into the streets. A snow broke from her moorings. Several houses on the quay were flooded, and in some cases the water reached people's beds. The side of an uninhabited house, opposite the bandlecloth market, fell into the river.

Irish expelled from Kinsale by Cromwell's order

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1650

By order from Cromwell and Fleetwood, all the Irish were driven out of Kinsale, with William Howell serving as sovereign of the town at the time.

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May 20. — All the Irish were driven out of Kinsale, by an order from Cromwell and Fleetwood, William Howell, being then, sovereign.
Lord Broghill, having resolved to declare for the king's resto- 1(357 ration, sent his brother lord Shannon, to Brussells, with eight linos on a small scrip of paper, nicely quilted in the collar of his doublet, to assure the king that he had 5000 of his protestant subjects, all tried men, at or near Cork, ready to attend his majesty; having heard, however, at this time, that General Monk designed his i-estoration, he was prevented from going to Ireland, which was, notwithstanding, the first of the three kingdoms that declared for his majesty.

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Kinsale, in Cork. On the 20th of May 1650, all the Irish were driven out of the town by an order from Cromwell and Fleetwood. William Howell was then sovereign. Lord Broghill resolved to declare for the king's restoration and sent his brother Lord Shannon to Brussels with eight lines on a small scrap of paper, quilted in the collar of his doublet, to assure the king he had 5000 of his Protestant subjects at or near Cork, ready to attend his majesty. Hearing that General Monk designed his restoration, he was prevented from going to Ireland, which was the first of the three kingdoms to declare for his majesty.

Kilgobbin castle on the Bandon river

Kilgobbin · townland · Cork

Kilgobbin castle on the Bandon river is described as a fine tower measuring thirty by thirty-two feet and about ninety feet high, with only two vaulted floors making the rooms very lofty. Its walls are five and a half feet thick at six feet from the ground.

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Such seems to have been the style of most of these castles, though the bawns were usually square and were better flanked : the masonry is generally compact and firm, but the stones are of very moderate size ; in many instances the towers only remain, and they closely resemble that which we have been describing, but are generally larger and stronger, the walls being commonly about four feet thick. Kilgobbin castle on the Bandon river is a fine tower, thirty feet by thirty-two, and about ninety feet high : it
* 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.

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Close to Kilgobbin, there is a castle on the Bandon river. It is a fine tower, 30 feet by 32, and about 90 feet high. It has only two vaulted floors, which makes the rooms very lofty. Its walls are 5 and a half feet thick at 6 feet from the ground. The masonry of these castles is generally compact and firm, though the stones are of very moderate size. In many instances only the towers remain, and they are generally larger and stronger, with walls commonly about 4 feet thick.

Large fleet appears off Cork harbour

Cork · city · Cork · 1781

Great alarm was created by the appearance of a large fleet seen in the offing off Cork, but it was soon dispelled by the arrival of 137 sail of the Leeward Island fleet under convoy of the ships Triumph and Panther.

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Sept. 22. — Great alarm was created by the appearance of a large fleet seen in the offing; but it was soon dispelled by the arrival of 137 sail of the Leeward island fleet, under convoy of his majesty's ships Triumph and Panther, each of 74 guns.
1782 Jan. 12. — One John Fenton a miller, died at Riverstown near this city. On the day preceding his death (then to appearance in good health) he went among his kindred and friends, inviting them to his funeral on the Sunday following, and so certain was he that his dissolution was near, that he sent his brother for a clergyman to prepare him for eternity. The priest attended and gave him the rites of the church on this day, after which Fenton went to bed, and in a little time expired without the least emotion whatsoever.

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In September 1781, the sight of a large fleet in the waters off Cork caused great alarm. People feared what was coming toward the city. The alarm was soon dispelled. The fleet turned out to be 137 sail of the Leeward Island fleet, arriving under convoy of His Majesty's ships Triumph and Panther, each of 74 guns. What had looked like an enemy approach was a friendly arrival.

Lord Lieutenant received with cannon at Ballincollig

near Ballincollig · town · Cork · 1818

On his way to Cork, the Lord Lieutenant arrived on the evening of September 9th at Ballincollig, where he was received with discharges of cannon. The city sheriffs and a troop of dragoons escorted his carriage party onward to Cork.

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Sept. 3. — The high sheriff, on the part of the corporation of Cork, proceeded to Killarney, to invite the lord lieutenant and his suite to dinner, which invitation his excellency was pleased to accept, and accordingly having arrived on the evening of the ninth at Ballincollig, on his way to Cork, he was received with discharges of cannon. The city sheriffs and a troop of dragoons were in attendance, and escorted the carriages which contained the viceregal party, until they reached Scragg's Hotel, in George's-street, which was brilliantly illuminated. The walls and windows were festooned with variegated lamps, in the centre of which, was a grand transparency with the Talbot arms. In the course of the next day, addresses were presented to his excellency by the mayor and corporation, the merchants and the clergy, and deputations from the Cork Institution and Society of Arts waited upon his excellency ; in the evening he was entertained at the Mansion-house, and on the following day, proceeded in admiral Hallowell's barge to Haulbowline, and

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The town of Ballincollig, in 1818, was where a viceregal party was greeted with cannon fire. On September the third, the high sheriff, on the part of the corporation of Cork, had travelled to Killarney to invite the Lord Lieutenant and his suite to dinner. His excellency accepted the invitation. On the evening of September the ninth, arriving on his way to Cork, he was received with discharges of cannon. The city sheriffs and a troop of dragoons were in attendance and escorted the carriages containing the viceregal party until they reached Scragg's Hotel in George's-street, which was brilliantly illuminated. The walls and windows were festooned with variegated lamps, in the centre of which was a grand transparency with the Talbot arms. The next day, addresses were presented to his excellency by the mayor and corporation, the merchants, and the clergy. Deputations from the Cork Institution and the Society of Arts also waited upon him. That evening he was entertained at the Mansion-house.

Mayor Franklin stations guard at his house in Cove-lane

Cork · city · Cork · 1762

Andrew Franklin, mayor of Cork, obliged a sergeant and twelve men to mount guard regularly every day at his house in Cove-lane during the last three months he remained in office. He was opposed by Colonel Molesworth, lieutenant-governor.

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Andrew Franklin, the mayor of this city, obliged a sergeant and twelve men to mount guard regularly every day at his house in Cove-lane, during the last three months he remained in office; he was opposed by Colonel Molesworth, lieutenant-governor of
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In 1762, the mayor of Cork, Andrew Franklin, had a sergeant and twelve soldiers mount guard at his house in Cove-lane every single day, for the last three months he held office. Colonel Molesworth, the lieutenant-governor, stood against him for it.

Men buried in wall collapse at North Mall distillery

North Mall · street · Cork · 1808

Two men were buried in the ruins of a collapsing wall at the North-mall distillery. They were conveyed to the North Infirmary with fractured limbs and dreadfully contused bodies.

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Feb. 13. — Two men were buried in the ruins of a wall at the North-mall distillery. They were conveyed, with their limbs fractured, and bodies dreadfully contused, to the North Infirmary.
A number of miscreants infested the streets of this city, and were so daring, that a night scarcely passed without some person being knocked down, and beaten and robbed. One night they forced a gentleman from between two ladies, whom he was conducting home, and beat him, committing their usual robbery.

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A distillery on North Mall in Cork. On the 13th of February 1808, two men were buried in the ruins of a wall that collapsed. They were conveyed to the North Infirmary, their limbs fractured and their bodies dreadfully contused. The annals record miscreants infested city streets, so daring a night scarcely passed without some person being knocked down, beaten, and robbed. One night they forced a gentleman from between two ladies he was conducting home, beating him and committing their usual robbery.

Ormond publishes declaration at Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1648

On 6 October 1648, 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.

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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
for Ireland.

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Cork was the place where Lord Ormond published a declaration on the 6th of October, 1648. He set forth his intention to maintain what he called the true Protestant interest, the king's honor, the 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. When it was read in parliament, it was ordered to be sent to the Isle of Wight, to the commissioners then in treaty with the king. Parliament wanted to know if the king would avow it, and if he disowned it, to require him to declare against the marquis. The king replied that if matters were composed by the treaty, the concerns of Ireland should be left to the parliament. At the same time, he desired Ormond to stop all further proceedings for the present. The treaty went forward anyway, and a peace was concluded between the commissioners and the lord lieutenant at Carrick, and fully perfected at Kilkenny, on the 17th of January. Owen O'Neil and the earl of Antrim 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 Second, first at Youghal, and afterwards at Carrick, and soon after in all the other towns in this province.

Perkin Warbeck appears in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1491

Perkin Warbeck landed on the southern coast of Ireland without troops or retinue and appeared in the city of Cork in the character of Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, claiming to have escaped from the Tower.

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Perkin Warbeck, having landed on the southern coast of Ireland, without troops or retinue, or any means for fomenting an insurrection, appeared in the city of Cork, in the character of Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, second son of Edward IV,
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In 1491, Perkin Warbeck landed on the southern coast of Ireland without troops or retinue, or any means for fomenting an insurrection. He appeared in the city of Cork in the character of Richard Plantagenet, duke of York, second son of Edward IV, claiming to have escaped from the Tower.

Press gangs disrupt Cork harbour labour

near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork · 1803

The issuing of press warrants threw the people into consternation and put a stop to labour in the vicinity of the harbour. Commodore Domett gave notice that none but seamen would be impressed, and provision boats were allowed to pass free.

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22. — The issuing of press warrants having, by the consternation into which the people were thrown, put stop to labour in the vicinity of the harbour, commodore Domett gave notice that none but seamen should be impressed.
In consequence of an application from the mayor, the lord lieutenant directed commodore Domett, to permit all boats, employed in supplying this city with provisions, to pass free without any hindrance from the press gangs.

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In 1803, press warrants went out across Cork Harbour. The consternation they threw the people into put a stop to labour in the vicinity of the harbour. Commodore Domett gave notice that none but seamen would be impressed. On application from the mayor, the lord lieutenant directed Commodore Domett to permit all boats employed in supplying the city with provisions to pass free, without any hindrance from the press gangs.

Prisoner escaped south gaol caught in Grafton's Alley

Cork · city · Cork · 1778

One Hickie escaped from the south gaol in Cork by cutting down through the different floors until he reached the entry of the prison. He was pursued by a soldier of the 3rd regiment into Grafton's alley and taken there.

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30. — One Hickie escaped from the south gaol, by cutting down through the different floors till he came to the entiy of the prison, through which he ran ; but having been seen by a soldier of the 3d regiment, who pursued him into Grafton's alley, he was there taken.
Juhj 1 Sc 12. — Were kept in the usual manner.

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In 1778, in Cork, a man called Hickie broke out of the south gaol by cutting down through the different floors until he reached the entry of the prison and ran through it. A soldier of the 3rd regiment saw him, pursued him into Grafton's Alley, and took him there.

Prisoner killed escaping from Cork courthouse to gaol

Cork · city · Cork

A prisoner being guarded by a party of the army from the city court house to the gaol attempted to escape. One of the soldiers ran him through the body and killed him on the spot.

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August 22 — This day a prisoner who was guarded by a party of the army from the city court house to the gaol, in attempting to make his escape, was by one of them run through the body, and killed on the spot.

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In Cork, on the 22nd of August, a prisoner was being guarded by a party of the army from the city court house to the gaol. He tried to escape. One of the soldiers ran him through the body and killed him on the spot.

Public ovens ordered near Cork corn market

Cork · city · Cork · 1795

Cork city court ordered the erection of public ovens near the corn market to supply citizens with bread of legal size when bakers refused to do so.

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Dec. 3. — An order of court of D'Oyer hundred was passed for the erection of public ovens, to be used when the bakers should not think proper to supply the citizens with bread of the legal size ; and ground near the corn market was ordered to be taken for that purpose.
Feh. 9. — David Perrier one of the city sheriffs, and Strettell 1795 Jackson common speaker, presented the freedom of this city to the lord lieutenant in a gold box at Dublin castle ; his excellency conferred the honor of knighthood on the former. At the same time a deputation from the merchants waited on his excellency with an address, when one of them Patrick O'Connor was knighted by his excellency.

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Cork, in 1795. On December 3, the court of D'Oyer hundred passed an order for the erection of public ovens. Ground near the corn market was ordered to be taken for that purpose. The ovens were to be used when the bakers would not think proper to supply the citizens with bread of the legal size. The bakers had no obligation the court would leave unmet, so the city would bake its own.

Rebel ambush between Cork and Kinsale, routed to Kinalmeaky

Kinalmeaky · barony · Cork · 1600

Rebels lay in ambush midway between Cork and Kinsale in a glen on the north side of the river. After being discovered and engaging Captain Flower's troops near an old castle, the rebels were charged by English horse and routed into the fastnesses of Kinalmeaky.

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April 2\. — The lord president Carew came to Youghal with 1600 900 foot and 100 horse ; from thence he marched to Cork, and having had intelligence that Florence Mac Carty and others were in rebellion in Carbery, he sent 1200 foot and 100 horse under the command of captain Flower. The rebels lay in ambush about midway between Cork and Kinsale, in a glen on the north side of the river^ but being timely perceived, the troops drew up, and stood to their arms. The Irish on being discovered, attacked the English, who retreated under the walls of an old castle. Dm-ing their retreat, Flower ordered a party of musketeers to conceal themselves behind a ditch, who fired on the Irish, and compelled them to quit the pursuit ; they were then in their turn charged by the English horse and routed, and retreated into the ifastnesses of Kinalmeaky, whence they soon dispersed,
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In 1600, this barony of Kinalmeaky became the refuge of rebels after an ambush between Cork and Kinsale. On April 2, lord president Carew came to Youghal with 900 foot and 100 horse, then marched to Cork. Word reached him that Florence Mac Carty and others were in rebellion in Carbery, so he sent 1200 foot and 100 horse under Captain Flower. The rebels lay hidden in a glen on the north side of the river, about midway between Cork and Kinsale. They were timely perceived. The troops drew up and stood to their arms. The Irish attacked, and the English retreated under the walls of an old castle. Flower ordered musketeers to conceal themselves behind a ditch. They fired on the Irish and forced them to quit the pursuit. The English horse then charged, and the rebels were routed into the fastnesses, where they soon dispersed.

Richard Fitton establishes freedom of Cork by birth

Cork · city · Cork · 1777

In 1777, Richard Fitton successfully asserted and established the right to the freedom of the city of Cork by birth or servitude, a right that had long been denied to citizens.

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The right to the freedom of the city by birth or servitude, which had been long denied, was at last asserted and established by the exertions of Mr. Richard Fitton, in the year 1777. Attempts were, some years ago, made to re-establish a similar right in all foreign artificers, &c. resident in the city, under certain rules formerly made by the Irish government, under the authority of an old statute,* and which had been acted on for several years. The question, however, was not brought to a judicial determination. Had the attempt been successful, it would have transformed corporations more, perhaps, than the recent statute for re-modelling those bodies. The right claimed, was opposed on the plea, that the freedom under the act, was of an inferior or limited nature; but this could hardly have been true ; for one of the sheriflfs of Cork, in the year 1686, (Edward Tucker,") had obtained his freedom under the act, and in no other way. It appears, however, that the principal object of the rule, was to enable strangers to carry on trade in towns, which the corporations at that time would not permit, but which has been since established here by long usage, in all branches, except, as it would seem, in the sale of butchers' meat. In this article, however, the corporation appears to deny the right even of freemen to dcal,except under their authority. f -
In this city, former days were distinguished from the present, by an unaffected sociability, and a taste for public amusements. In Smith's time, (1750,) the citizens resorted to a planted green on Haman's marsh, where the mansion-house now stands, and were regaled by a band of music supported by subscription. In an assembly-house adjoining, were assemblies twice a week, besides a weekly drum, where card playing and dancing were practised. There was also a weekly concert of instrumental and vocal music,

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In the city of Cork, in 1777, a man named Richard Fitton asserted and established a right that had long been denied to citizens: the freedom of the city by birth or servitude. The struggle to secure this right was not simple. Some years earlier, attempts had been made to re-establish a similar right for foreign artificers and others resident in the city, under certain rules formerly made by the Irish government, under the authority of an old statute. Those rules had been acted on for several years, but the question was never brought to a judicial determination. Had that attempt succeeded, it would have transformed the corporations of Cork more, perhaps, than the recent statute for re-modelling those bodies. The right claimed was opposed on the plea that the freedom under the act was of an inferior or limited nature. But this could hardly have been true. One of the sheriffs of Cork, Edward Tucker, obtained his freedom under the act in 1686, and in no other way. The principal object of the rule had been to enable strangers to carry on trade in the towns, which the corporations at the time would not permit. Since then, this has been established by long usage in all branches of trade, except, it would seem, in the sale of butchers' meat. In that article, the corporation appears to deny the right even of freemen to deal, except under their authority.

River Lee frozen during the Great Frost

near Blackrock · population centre · Cork · 1739

On 26 December 1739 the River Lee froze solid during an exceptionally hard frost. Tents and amusements were set up on the ice from the North Strand to Blackrock, and a quaker fell through the ice.

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Dec. 26. — The river Lee was frozen by one of the hardest frosts in the memory of man, usually called "the hard frost"; during the time it lasted tents were fixed on the river, from the north strand to Blackrock, and several amusements were carried on there, which continued even after the commencement of the thaw. One day a quaker having impmdently ventured too far down the channel, the ice broke, and he fell in. An arch wag seeing what happened, ran to the first tent and asked the owner, if any smuggled goods were in the cellar, and if so, desired him to secure them, otherwise they would be seized, as an exciseman had just gone down there to search. During this frost. Lough a Drippel near Dunman way, remained without freezing.
1740 The corn market was built.

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Blackrock sits along the road where the River Lee reaches it. On the 26th of December 1739 the Lee froze solid in one of the hardest frosts in living memory. People fixed tents on the river from the North Strand to Blackrock and held amusements on the ice, which carried on even after the thaw began. One day a Quaker ventured too far down the channel. The ice broke and he fell in. A wag ran to the nearest tent and asked the owner if he had any smuggled goods in the cellar, and if so to secure them, because an exciseman had just gone down there to search. He meant the Quaker in the water.

Robbers plague road between Cork and Kinsale

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1783

So many robbers and foot pads infested the road between Cork and Kinsale that it was not safe to ride that road unarmed, even by day.

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23. — There were at this time so many robbers and foot pads on the road between Cork and Kinsale, that it was not safe to ride on that road unarmed, even by day.
March 1 7. — The armed societies were reviewed in the Mardyke field, after which they fired several volleys on the Grand Parade, and gave three cheers in honor of our patron saint.

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In 1783 the road between Cork and Kinsale was so plagued by robbers and foot pads that it was not safe to ride that road unarmed, even by day.

Roche family at Ballymagooly since 1344, sold 1683

Ballymagooly · townland · Cork · 1344–1683

A branch of the Roche family, viscounts Fermoy, was seated at Ballymagooly as far back as 1344 when William de Roche of this place served as sheriff of Cork. Theobald Roche sold Ballymagooly and an extensive mountainous tract to James Cotter in 1683 for £2,782, little more than its present annual value.

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The I?oclies, viscounts Fcrmoy, one of the original English families of this county, forfeited their honours and lauds in 1641. A branch of the family was seated at Ballymolgole, or Ballymagooly, so far back as 1344, when William de lloche of this place was made sheriff of the county of Cork. Ballymagooly, with an extensive mountainous tract adjoining, was sold in 1683, by a Theobald Eoche to James Cotter,* esquire, for a sum of £2,782, which is little more than its present annual value. The whole was soon after erected into a manor by patent. The families of Roche of Trabolgau and Dunderrow or Holly-hill, whose ancestors had been leading citizens of Cork, seem to have retired to their estates about the reign of James the first. The large property of the Dunderrow branch, came by an heir general to the Kearneys of Garretstown. On the death of the late James Kearney, esquire, his cousin Mr. Rochfort, succeeded to all his estates, and at his death bequeathed them to Mi*. Cuthbert, of Cork, whose sister he had married.
The families of Barrett, Condon or Caunton and Fitzgibboa were anciently of so much note and power, that they gave names to the cantreds or baronies which formed their seigniories. It is probable they had lands or chiefries throughout the entire of these districts. We have not heard of any ascertained male descend-' ants of these families, though their names are very common. The Fitz-Geralds seneschals of Imokilly, (men of great i30wer,) were also involved in the common forfeitures, but their line stills subsists at Castle Richard.

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Somewhere around here, the Roche family, viscounts Fermoy, were one of the original English families of this county. They forfeited their honours and lands in 1641. A branch of the family was seated at Ballymagooly as far back as 1344, when William de Roche of this place was made sheriff of the county of Cork. The land, with an extensive mountainous tract adjoining, was sold in 1683 by Theobald Roche to James Cotter, esquire, for a sum of £2,782, which the record says is little more than its present annual value. The whole was soon after erected into a manor by patent. Other branches of the Roche family held estates at Trabolgau and Dunderrow, or Holly-hill. Their ancestors had been leading citizens of Cork and seem to have retired to their estates about the reign of James the first. The large property of the Dunderrow branch came by an heir general to the Kearneys of Garretstown. On the death of James Kearney, his cousin Mr. Rochfort succeeded to all his estates, and at his death bequeathed them to Mr. Cuthbert of Cork, whose sister he had married.

Sarsfield disputes viscountcy of Kinsale

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1627

Sir Dominick Sarsfield was created lord viscount Kinsale and set up his arms in the town, offending the family already deriving their title from that place. After a hearing before the Earl Marshal of England, Sarsfield was obliged to renounce the Kinsale title and take that of Kilmallock instead.

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Sir Wm. St. Leger was appointed lord president of Munster. Sir Dominick Sarsfield was created lord viscount Kinsale, and setup his arms in the town, to the great prejudice of the family which derived their title from that place, but upon a fair hearing before the earl marshal of England, he was obliged to renounce the title of Kinsale, and take that of Kilmallock.
1G29 'pi^ig ypgj. viscomitLoftus of Ely, lord chancellor of Ireland, and

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In 1627, Kinsale was the town at the heart of a title dispute. Sir Dominick Sarsfield was created lord viscount of Kinsale, and he set up his arms in the town itself. This offended the family already deriving their title from the place. The matter went to a hearing before the Earl Marshal of England, and Sarsfield was obliged to renounce the title of Kinsale and take that of Kilmallock instead.

Scavenger reforms proposed for Cork city

Cork · city · Cork · 1804

The mayor announced plans to appoint scavengers for each parish with superintendents overseeing them, aiming to remove Cork's stigma as one of the dirtiest cities in the empire.

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19. — The mayor gave public intimation of receiving proposals for scavengers for the different parishes, over whom he intended to place a superintendent in each parish. From these arrangements it was expected, that this city would recover from the stigma of being one of the dirtiest in the empire.
A martello tower of unusual magnitude was constructed toward the N.W. point of Whiddy Island. Its interior diameter was 240 feet.

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In 1804, the mayor of Cork gave public notice that he was receiving proposals for scavengers for the different parishes, with a superintendent to oversee each one. The hope was that these arrangements would lift the stigma of Cork being one of the dirtiest cities in the empire.

Smoke silver tax for border watchmen in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1386

A tax of one farthing was levied on every house in Cork from which smoke issued, called 'smoke silver.' The revenue was used to pay watchmen posted on the borders of the enemy.

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Dee. 1. — A tax of one farthing was laid on eveiy house, from which smoke issued ; the money thus levied was called smoke silver, and was made use of in payment of the watchmen, who were posted on the borders of the enemy.
Ma?/ 22. — John Bryt and Thomas Admot, were appointed 1337 justices of gaol delivery in this county.

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Cork had a tax in 1386 called smoke silver. Every house in the city from which smoke issued paid one farthing. The money went to pay watchmen posted on the borders of the enemy.

Soldier found dead in uninhabited house near Raffeen

Raffeen · townland · Cork · 1814

A private of the 50th regiment was found hanging from a rafter in an uninhabited house near Raffeen. It was believed he had been dead for three days based on his appearance.

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Sept. 2. — A private of the 50th regiment was discovered suspended from a rafter, in an uninhabited house near liaffeen, in which situation, it was supposed, he had been, from the appearance he presented, for three days.
Oct. 3. — A number of disorderly fellows having quarrelled in a public house, they were driven out into the street, where they continued fighting, when one party seized one of their opponents, and heaved him over Cross-street bridge into the river; the water however being low, he was enabled to grope his way down the stream, and come out at an opening in Fishamble lane.

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Somewhere close to Raffeen, in September 1814, a private of the 50th regiment was found hanging from a rafter in an uninhabited house. From the appearance he presented, it was supposed he had been dead for three days.

Soldiers from the voyage of Gales relieved at Cork (1630)

Cork · city · Cork · 1630

Soldiers and officers of the army arriving at Cork from the voyage of Gales received relief funded by approximately £2000 laid out by direction of the Privy Council. The Corporation of Cork was required to discharge this expense as a condition of their charter renewal, receiving bills of repayment to be cancelled.

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* to the Lords Committees for Irish affairs, who referred same to Mr. Justice Jones, and he returned his opinion thereon, and two of said articles concerning customs the Lords Committees referred to the officers of the customs in London, who returned their opinion thereon ; this day their lordships ordered that in ^(^gard said city should discharge his Majesty of £2000 or thereabouts, laid out by the direction of the Privy Council, for relief of part of the soldiers and officers of the army arriving at Cork and K-insale from the voyage of Gales, for which there was delivered to the corporation bills of repayment from his majesty by the then lord president of Mounster and by the officers and commanders of said army, which bills they are to deliver up to the Attorneygeneral to be cancelled, that his majesty should he moved to grant a warrant to the Attorney-general to prepare a bill for his majesty's signature, to be afterwards passed the great seal, for renewing and confirming their former charters and the addition of the liberties in the articles following.
That whereas the whole city of Cork being the shiere city of the county of Cork, containing only two small parishes, and there being four dissolved abbeys, viz.j Gill abbey, St. Dominick's abbey, St Augustin's abbey, and St. Francis's tibbey, with their possessions, lying within the ancient franchises and liberties, where there are many merchants residing and the trade of merchandize more used, than in a great part of said city ; that those abbeys, with their jiossessioiis and inhabitants, may be withiu Uie jurisdiction and government of the officers of the city, to the end they may be liable to contributions both for his majesty's service and the pviblic chai-ge of the city, the rather for that ^nany of purpose dwell within the possessioii of those abbeys, to be free froni sesse of soldiers and other public cha,rge.

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Cork, in 1630, found itself tied to the cost of an army's arrival. Soldiers and officers from the voyage of Gales landed at Cork, and the Privy Council directed roughly £2000 for their relief. The Lords Committees for Irish affairs had referred matters to Mr. Justice Jones, who returned his opinion. Two articles concerning customs were referred to the customs officers in London, who also returned their opinion. Their lordships then ordered that the city of Cork should discharge his Majesty of that £2000 or thereabouts, laid out by direction of the Privy Council for the relief of part of the soldiers and officers arriving at Cork and Kinsale. Bills of repayment from his Majesty were delivered to the corporation by the then lord president of Munster and by the officers and commanders of the army. The corporation was to deliver those bills up to the Attorney-general to be cancelled. His Majesty was to be moved to grant a warrant to the Attorney-general to prepare a bill for his Majesty's signature, afterwards passed the great seal, for renewing and confirming the city's former charters and adding the liberties described in the articles that followed. The city of Cork, being the shire city of the county, contained only two small parishes. Four dissolved abbeys lay within the ancient franchises: Gill Abbey, St. Dominick's Abbey, St. Augustin's Abbey, and St. Francis's Abbey. Many merchants lived among their possessions, and trade was more used there than in much of the city. The purpose was to bring those abbeys and their inhabitants within the city's jurisdiction, so they would be liable to contributions for his Majesty's service and the public charge of the city.

South gaol built and wooden bridge on Dimscombe's marsh

Cork · city · Cork · 1728–1730

The building of the South gaol was commenced in 1728 and finished in 1730. A wooden bridge was also built on Dimscombe's marsh by Alderman Crone.

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1728 This year the building of South gaol was commenced, and was finished in 1730. A wooden bridge was built on Dimscombe's marsh by alderman Crone.
Feb. 2 — There being a scarcity of provisions this year, a desperate mob arose, and broke open the cellars of the mayor, and did other considerable mischief. They were at length suppressed by the military, who were compelled to fire upon them. In the beginning of June there were great riots between the weavers and butchers at the fair of this city.

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Cork saw hard years around 1728. Work began on the South gaol that year and finished in 1730. Alderman Crone built a wooden bridge on Dimscombe's marsh. In February, with provisions scarce, a desperate mob broke open the mayor's cellars and did considerable mischief. The military suppressed them and were compelled to fire. Then in early June, great riots broke out between the weavers and the butchers at the fair of the city.

Tundal's ecstasy and visions at Cork, 1159

Cork · city · Cork · 1159

Tundal fell into an ecstasy at Cork lasting three days, appearing dead, then rose and recounted wondrous visions. His visions were reportedly committed to writing and manuscripts survive in the University Library at Oxford.

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Tundal or Tungal was born, either at Cashel or Cork, about this 1159 year. He fell into an ecstacy at Cork for the space of three days, and lay stretched out as if he were dead : at length rising up he told those present the wonderful things he had seen . Some say he committed his visions to writing, which Sir James Ware says are extant in manuscript in the University Library at Oxford ; but it rather seems that some one then present wrote them from his relation.
Saint Mary's Abbey of Fermoy, or de Castro Dei, situated by 1170 the river Avenmore, was founded in the year 1170, and supplied, first with Cistercian monks from the abbey of Sury, but it afterwards received a new colony from the abbey of Furness, in Lancashire.

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Around the year 1159, a man called Tundal, or Tungal, was born, either at Cashel or here at Cork. He fell into an ecstasy that lasted three days. He lay stretched out as if he were dead. Then he rose and told the people present the wonderful things he had seen. Some say he wrote down his visions himself. Sir James Ware says those manuscripts are still in the University Library at Oxford. But it seems more likely that someone there with him wrote them down from what he told. Whatever the truth of that, the story stayed in Cork, a man lying dead for three days and then sitting up full of wonders he could not keep to himself.

Violent storm damages Cork and Kinsale

near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork · 1692

A violent storm caused great damage at Cork and Kinsale, and in Bantry Bay a privateer of twenty guns belonging to St. Maloes perished.

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J\rov. — There was a violent storm which did great damage at Cork and Kinsale. In Bantry bay a privateer of 20 guns belonging to St. Maloes, perished. 1G93 The flesh shambles of Cork were erected by the corporation, in
the centre of the city, at the expense of £481 5s. St, Mary Shanu(,>n church was built in the same vear.

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In 1692 a violent storm did great damage at Cork and Kinsale. Out in Bantry Bay a privateer armed with 20 guns, belonging to St. Malo, perished in the winds.

Woman aged 115 dies near Clonakilty after spinning linen thread

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1775

A woman near Clonakilty died aged 115 years, having spun 12 hanks of linen thread just two days before her decease.

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A woman died near Clonakilty, aged 115 years, who, two days before her decease, spvm 12 hanks of linen thread.
June 4. — Being the king's birth day, the same was observed by ringing of bells, and the following day the 11th and 62d

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Near the town of Clonakilty, a woman died in 1775 at the age of 115. Two days before her death she had spun 12 hanks of linen thread.

Youghal's municipal history before its Edward IV charter

Youghal · town · Cork · 1300–1377

Youghal was a municipal town long before its Edward IV charter, with mention of its sovereign in 1360, a parliamentary subsidy grant in 1300, and representatives sent to councils in 1373 and 1377. Kinsale similarly sent representatives to parliament in 1366.

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Youghal must have been a municipal town long before the charter of Edward IV,* for we find mention of its superior or sovereign in 1360 ;(1) it was, as we have seen, one of those towns which granted a parliamentary subsidy in 1300. In 1373, it was called on by government to send six representatives to a sort of council or parliament, to consult on important aftairs. In 1377, it sent representatives to a parliament, as did Kinsale in \366.{'^) These towns however, were often omitted in summoning parliaments, but the city of Cork always held a prominent place in the national councils.
In considering the circumstances in which the towns were placed, we cannot fail to perceive a striking similarity between their situation and that of the Greek settlements on barbarous

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Youghal was a municipal town long before the charter of Edward IV. A sovereign governed it by 1360, and it had already granted a parliamentary subsidy in 1300. In 1373 the government called on Youghal to send six representatives to a council or parliament, to consult on important affairs. In 1377 it sent representatives to a parliament, as Kinsale did in 1366. These towns were often omitted when parliaments were summoned, but the city of Cork always held a prominent place in the national councils.

Soldier completes 100-mile walk to Glanmire Bridge in 24 hours

near Glanmire · town · Cork · 1779

On 1 June 1779, Serjeant Christy of the 81st regiment arrived at Glanmire Bridge having walked one hundred miles in twenty-four hours.

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June\. — This morning about nine o'clock, serjeant Christy of the 81st regiment arrived at Glanmire bridge, after performing on foot a journey of one hundred miles in twenty-four hours.
Being the king's birth-day, the morning was ushered in by the ringing of bells, at ten o'clock the different armed societies were reviewed in the camp-field; at noon they and the 8 1st or Highland regiment assembled on the Mall and fired three rounds. About three o'clock an express arrived to the commanding officer here, from major-general Flower Mocher then at Kinsale, ordering the Highland regiment to be ready to march at the shortest notice, as the general had received a letter, stating that a fleet, consisting of several ships of the line and a great number of frigates and

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As the road takes you through Glanmire, this is a town with a remarkable morning. On 1 June 1779, it was the king's birth-day. Bells rang at dawn. By ten o'clock the armed societies were reviewed in the camp-field. At noon they and the 81st, the Highland regiment, assembled on the Mall and fired three rounds. But the wonder was Sergeant Christy of the 81st, who arrived at Glanmire Bridge about nine, having walked one hundred miles in twenty-four hours. About three o'clock an express reached the commanding officer from Major-General Flower Mocher at Kinsale, ordering the Highland regiment to be ready to march at the shortest notice. The general had received a letter about a fleet of several ships of the line and a great number of frigates.

Armed men fire at sentry on Main Street near Boland's Lane

Main Street · street · Cork

Four armed men came into the Main Street via Boland's Lane at night and one fired a musket loaded with shot at the sentry on duty at the main-guard. The attack highlights civic unrest and danger to soldiers stationed in Cork.

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Oct. 28. — This night between 11 and 12 o'clock, four malicious villains came into the Main street up Boland's lane, one of whom fired a musket loaded with shot, at the centinel on duty at the main -guard.
Nov. 4. — Being the anniversary of the birth of king William the III, the morning was ushered in with ringing of bells; at noon the 19th regiment was drawn out, and fired three volleys; and the evening concluded with every demonstration of joy.

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Main Street in Cork saw trouble on the night of October 28. Between 11 and 12 o'clock, four malicious villains came into the Main Street up Boland's Lane. One fired a musket loaded with shot at the sentry on duty at the main-guard. On November 4, the anniversary of the birth of King William the Third, the morning began with ringing bells. At noon the 19th regiment was drawn out and fired three volleys, and the evening closed with every demonstration of joy.

Boyne anniversary celebrated by Cork Boyne Society

Cork · city · Cork · 1774

On the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, bells rang incessantly in Cork and members of the Boyne Society walked in uniform to Christ Church, followed by an elegant entertainment and evening bonfires.

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July 1. — Being the anniversary of the Boync, in the morning the bells rang incessantly, and at noon the members of the Boyne society walked in their uniforms to Christ church, from whence they returned to the council-chamber where an elegant entertainment was provided. The evening concluded with bonfires and other marks of festivity.
3. — During the interment of a corpse in St. Fin Barry's churchyard, a young woman, decently dressed, was detected picking a gentleman's pocket which he soon discovered, and on examining her, found no less than seven handkerchiefs upon her, which

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On the first of July, 1774, the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne was marked in Cork. The bells rang incessantly through the morning. At noon, the members of the Boyne Society walked in their uniforms to Christ Church. From there they returned to the council chamber, where an elegant entertainment had been provided. The evening concluded with bonfires and what the record calls "other marks of festivity."

Boy sentenced to be burned on the hand and imprisoned for theft in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1806

A young boy was sentenced at Cork to be burned on the hand and imprisoned for a year for theft, illustrating the harsh corporal punishments still imposed on juvenile offenders.

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A young boy was sentenced to be burned on the hand and imprisoned for a year for theft.
16. — There being no capital conviction this assizes, the judges were presented with gold fringed gloves by the sheriffs.

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Cork, in 1806, saw a young boy sentenced for theft to be burned on the hand and imprisoned for a year. At the same assizes there were no capital convictions, and the sheriffs presented the judges with gold fringed gloves.

Carrigrohane Castle — gabled house with corner defences

near Carrigrohane · townland · Cork

Carrigrohane Castle was a large house with four gables and large windows, defended at the top of two of its corners by projections perforated with round holes for small arms.

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However, a much more extensive and improved style of building was introduced in the reign of Elizabeth, as appears from the instance of Kanturk castle, of which Smith gives two views. Mount Long castle, built in 1631, according to a date visible in the stucco some years ago, and Burn Court castle in the county of Tipperary, forfeited in the year 1641, were smaller buildings of nearly the same kind ; both were quadrangles with square towers at the corners, but all the walls, both of the central building and the towers, were sui'mounted by gables, to the great detriment of their aj^pearance. These castles were without any contrivance for defence, except that in the first there were wide loop holes instead of windows in the basement story, and also in some of the gables ; at Mountlong the windows of the central room of the first floor are divided into six compartments of stone, and the castle to a near observer has a remarkably striking appearance, partly arising from its plan, and partly from the strength and plain beauty of the cut stone work ; the building has however been so weakened by some person who lately forced away the oaken lintels, that it cannot be expected to stand much longer: one of the towers has fallen. The loop-holes and compartments of the windows were further narrowed with iron bars : the cornice of the principal room is ornamented with figures, representing scriptural subjects and field sports ; there remains a half-burned lintel, which in some degree countenances a tradition, that the owner Mr. Long, having sustained a defeat, his daughter in despair set fire to the castle. Monkstown castle, built in 1638, is on a nearly similar plan ; it is furnished with machicolations at the tops of the corners. Carrigrohane castle was a large house with four gables and large windows, but was defended at the top of two of the corners by projections, perforated with round holes for small arms. Ballea castle, forfeited in 1641, is of irregular shape like the portion of a rectangle called the gnomon : at present it greatly resembles an ordinary old fashioned house with gables ; it was however defended with rude machicolations at the corners, two of which remain ; the windows are said to have been formerly very small ; but by their enlargement and the addition of others, it has become a good house. There were no vaulted floors in these castles : the walls were about four feet thick. White castle near Kinsale, is stated in Lewis's topographical dictionary to have

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Somewhere close to Carrigrohane stood Carrigrohane Castle. It was a large house with four gables and large windows, defended at the top of two of its corners by projections perforated with round holes for small arms. It belonged to a style of building introduced in the reign of Elizabeth, seen also at Kanturk, Mount Long, Monkstown, and Ballea. These castles had walls about four feet thick and no vaulted floors. Carrigrohane's own defences were its corner projections with round holes, unlike the wide loop holes at Mount Long or the machicolations at Monkstown.

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.

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In 1772, the citizens of Cork were called to meet at the Red House walk on the 17th of the month. The purpose was to consider legal methods to free themselves from paying the new tax for lamp and watch money. It was civic resistance to a municipal charge, gathered at a known walking place in the city.

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
CORK UEMEMl^nATsCER. 87

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In February 1642, Cork was blockaded. General Barry and Lord Muskerry invested the city on the south side. Lord Roche and others were expected to act on the north side. The lord president, shut up in the city, sent the Earl of Inchiquin and Colonel Jephson with two troops.

Cork city petitions for charter renewal with new privileges (1630)

Cork · city · Cork · 1630

The mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty of Cork petitioned the king to renew their city charter with additional privileges, including control over dissolved abbey lands within the city's franchises and the right to account for revenues locally rather than in Dublin. The Privy Council required the city to discharge approximately £2000 spent on soldiers arriving from the voyage of Gales as a condition.

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Wheres a petition was presented to his majesty, on behalf of the mavor, sheriffs and commonalty of the city of Cork, for the renewing of their Charter, with addition of some privileges by way of articles anuc.\cd, which was referred
290 CORK REMEMBRANCER

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In 1630, the city of Cork petitioned the king to renew its charter with new privileges. The mayor, sheriffs, and commonalty sought control of dissolved abbey lands within the city's franchises and the right to account for revenues locally rather than in Dublin. The Privy Council required Cork to discharge about £2000 spent on soldiers from the voyage of Gales.

The county and city of Cork remembrancer; or, Annals of the county and city of Cork

The stories, best first

Youghal parishioners purchase old Cloyne organ

Young gentlemen of Cork associate against nocturnal marauders

Aurora borealis appears over Cork city

North Infirmary established by Cork musical society

Soldier fires at prisoner on Smith Street in Cork

Thunder storms and sea flooding devastate Cork coast; Long Island split

Armed societies reviewed on Mardyke and Grand Parade

Bells of St. Finbarry's and Shandon installed in Cork

Cork mayor punishes refusal of legal halfpence — Hayes sent to Bridewell

Great snowfall traps gentleman riding from Bandon

Affray at Rosscarbery between labourers and Orangemen

Butcher attacked by footpads on Wandesford's Bridge

Catholic clergy shipped from Cork under parliamentary act

Cork citizens petition over dissolved abbeys, 1630

Cork comprised two separate towns at English invasion

Cork Grand Jury pro-Union resolution

Cork's ancient origins on marshy islands of the Lee

Cork's autonomous local lawmaking after subjugation

Cove chapel congregation expresses contrition for illegal proceedings

Dreadful fire in Cat-lane consumes 150 houses

Dunboy castle taken after obstinate resistance

Four drowned in Lough Mahon lighter accident

French fleet alarm at Bantry Bay, 1779

Henry Bembrok pardoned for unlawful transport from Cork

High tide floods Youghal quay and streets

Irish expelled from Kinsale by Cromwell's order

Kilgobbin castle on the Bandon river

Large fleet appears off Cork harbour

Lord Lieutenant received with cannon at Ballincollig

Mayor Franklin stations guard at his house in Cove-lane

Men buried in wall collapse at North Mall distillery

Ormond publishes declaration at Cork

Perkin Warbeck appears in Cork

Press gangs disrupt Cork harbour labour

Prisoner escaped south gaol caught in Grafton's Alley

Prisoner killed escaping from Cork courthouse to gaol

Public ovens ordered near Cork corn market

Rebel ambush between Cork and Kinsale, routed to Kinalmeaky

Richard Fitton establishes freedom of Cork by birth

River Lee frozen during the Great Frost

Robbers plague road between Cork and Kinsale

Roche family at Ballymagooly since 1344, sold 1683

Sarsfield disputes viscountcy of Kinsale

Scavenger reforms proposed for Cork city

Smoke silver tax for border watchmen in Cork

Soldier found dead in uninhabited house near Raffeen

Soldiers from the voyage of Gales relieved at Cork (1630)

South gaol built and wooden bridge on Dimscombe's marsh

Tundal's ecstasy and visions at Cork, 1159

Violent storm damages Cork and Kinsale

Woman aged 115 dies near Clonakilty after spinning linen thread

Youghal's municipal history before its Edward IV charter

Soldier completes 100-mile walk to Glanmire Bridge in 24 hours

Armed men fire at sentry on Main Street near Boland's Lane

Boyne anniversary celebrated by Cork Boyne Society

Boy sentenced to be burned on the hand and imprisoned for theft in Cork

Carrigrohane Castle — gabled house with corner defences

Citizens called to meeting at Red House walk over lamp and watch tax

Cork blockaded by Irish forces

Cork city petitions for charter renewal with new privileges (1630)