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St. Loman's monastery at Portloman on Lough Owel
Portloman · townland · Westmeath
A monastery was founded on the western bank of Lough Owel, anciently called Loch Uair, by St. Loman, whose festival was kept in this church on the 7th of February. A small island in the lough called Church Island is supposed to be the site of a church erected by the saint.
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* See Colgan's Acta, p. 363 ; Usher's Primordium, p. 966 ; O'Donovan's Four Masters, vol. iv., A.D. 1461. There is a little island in Lough Owel called Church Island, in which a church is supposed to have been erected by St. Loman.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 114
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Somewhere close to Portloman, on the western bank of Lough Owel, a lake once called Loch Uair, St. Loman founded a monastery. His festival was kept in this church on the 7th of February. A little island in the lough, called Church Island, is thought to be where the saint erected a church.
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Sudden apoplectic death of Fr. Nicholas Purfield at Ardcath
Ardcath · townland · Meath · 1795
Rev. Nicholas Purfield, Parish Priest of Ardcath and Clonalvy and Vicar-Foraneus of the Duleek district, died suddenly of an apoplectic stroke on 16 October 1795. He was buried in the churchyard of Ardcath, and his funeral office was attended by the district clergy.
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„ „ This evening died of an apoplectic stroke, Rev. Nicholas Purfield,* Parish Priest of Arcdcath and Clonalvy, and Vicarius-Foraneus of the district of Duleek.
„ 17. Ratoath (Rev. Pat. Langan), 2L
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 48
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Somewhere close to Ardcath, a priest died suddenly in 1795. Father Nicholas Purfield, parish priest of Ardcath and Clonalvy, and Vicar-Foraneus of the Duleek district, died of an apoplectic stroke on the evening of 16 October. He was buried in the churchyard here, and the clergy of the district attended his funeral office.
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Summer Residence for Loretto Boarders at Laytown
Laytown · town · Meath
The Loretto nuns of Navan took a summer residence at Laytown near Drogheda by the sea-side, sending boarders there in succession for their health, combined with continued education.
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this year, that the nuns, with the bishop's sanction, have been obliged to take a residence for the summer months, at Lay town, near Drogheda, adjoining the sea-side, where the boarders are sent in succession, and where they have all the benefits of a salubrious abode, combined with superior education. By this means, the good nuns are enabled to afford additional accommodation, and thus extend the sphere of their usefulness.
As an illustration of the success of this convent in a religious point of view, foundations have been established, of two sisters in India, of four in Balbriggan, of five in Kidderminster, of six in Leek, Staffordshire, and of eight in Leith, Scotland. Four of the community rest in the cemetery,* and thirty-one still discharge active duties in the house.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 133
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Laytown sits near Drogheda, by the sea. The Loretto nuns of Navan took a summer residence here, with the bishop's sanction. They were obliged to do so, to give the boarders the benefits of a salubrious abode combined with superior education. The boarders were sent in succession, and by this means the good nuns could afford additional accommodation and extend the sphere of their usefulness. The convent's success showed itself in foundations far beyond Meath. Two sisters went to India, four to Balbriggan, five to Kidderminster, six to Leek in Staffordshire, and eight to Leith in Scotland. Four of the community rest in the cemetery, and thirty-one still discharge active duties in the house.
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Bishop Plunket dines with Earl of Fingall at Summerhill
Summerhill · street · Meath · 1810
During his 1810 visitation, Bishop Plunket confirmed at Summerhill and dined with the Earl of Fingall at Rev. Mr. Lynn's residence there.
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„ 19. Summerhill (Rev. P. Lynn), 78.— The Earl of Fingall dined Avith us at Rev. Mr. Lynn's.
„ 20. Galtrim (Rev. R. Meighan), 49.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 65
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A church at Summerhill. In 1810 Bishop Plunket confirmed 78 people at Summerhill, where the Reverend P. Lynn was parish priest. The Earl of Fingall dined with them at Reverend Lynn's residence.
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Burial Space Under the Gallery at Fore Chapel
Fore · townland · Westmeath · 1780
The bishop noted that the confined space under the gallery of Fore chapel was too narrow and unsuitable to be used as a place of interment. He urged the family using it for burial to give up this practice for the sake of public health and satisfaction.
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1. The neighbourhood of the altar not entirely disengaged from lumber ; light wanting in that part of the chapel that fronts the altar. The other part under the gallery is too confined and narrow to be a place of interment : it would be meritorious for the family that turn it to that use to sacrifice pri vate claims of no consequence to the wishes, health, and satisfaction of the public. The moisture about the altar should, if possible, be prevented.
THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET. 33
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 15
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Close to Fore, there was a chapel where the space under the gallery served as a burial place for a family. In 1780 the bishop found that space too confined and narrow for interment. He said it would be meritorious for the family using it to give up their private claims, for the sake of the wishes, health, and satisfaction of the public. He also noted light was wanting in the part facing the altar, and that lumber crowded the neighbourhood of the altar.
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Complaint from Catholics of Ardbraccan against Rev. Mr. Smith
Ardbraccan · townland · Meath · 1792
Bishop Plunket disavowed involvement in a complaint sent to Rome by the Catholics of Ardbraccan, Smith's former parish, regarding his conduct there, noting Smith had shamefully slandered him over the matter.
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jurisdiction, there is an end to obedience, subordination, and ecclesiastical government. The most unprincipled person may come, in imitation of Mr. Smyth, and tell me : ' Sir, I like the parish of Kells ; it will answer my views ; I have no valid claim to it, I confess, but I have set my heart upon it, and have it I must ; I have friends there — Catholics and Protestants ; the party is formed ; touch me not, I advise you ; I appeal to the Holy See — do your best/ Mr. Smyth did not speak but he acted in this manner. By this method, the more unscrupulous a clergyman is the more easily will he gag his bishop, and tie his hands and drive through everything sacred with impunity. This reasoning I have urged as strongly as possible. I have applied it to the case of a clergyman actually suspended in this diocese for a fault of the most serious kind. I have called him forth, and made him speak as above. I shew that Mr. Smyth's successful rebellion encourages the culprit in question to deride my jurisdiction and laugh at my authority. This part of my defence I began by professing my unalterable veneration for all the rights of the Holy See, and in particular for the right of appeal when conformable to the canons. I close my long letter by a sketch of Mr. Smyth's conduct since the commencement of my administration. Here, I repeat, for I gave them before, the real reasons of my exception to Mr. Smyth. I follow the traveller from Dunboyne to America, and from America to Meath. His pamphlet against Dr. Carroll and fellow-labourers I take proper notice of. The boldness and effrontery of his assertions relative to the present contest, I account for on the only principles on which they can be accounted for. I disavow all part in the complaint sent to Rome against him by the Catholics of his former parish — Ardbraccan — with regard to which he has most shamefully slandered me. In a word, I have said, in my late letter, which I hope you received and got posted last Wednesday, everything I thought worth saying on the subject ; and I shall be surprised if it does not terminate the controversy. I thank you for the copy of Doctor Troy's letter, the receipt of which I have acknowledged to his Grace. Candour and frankness, worthy of his station, mark the sentiments he expresses, and ought to screen him from insult whatever his political opinions be. I did not wish to add to our division by signing any address. I was not consulted relatively to the Navan resolutions. I wish well to our common cause, but I fear some of our patriots leave religion out of the question. Some of your clergy,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 34
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Somewhere around here, in 1792, the Catholics of Ardbraccan sent a complaint to Rome against a clergyman named Reverend Mr. Smyth, over his conduct in this parish, where he had formerly served. Bishop Plunket, the bishop of Meath, wrote that he disavowed all part in that complaint, and added that Smyth had most shamefully slandered him over the matter. The dispute ran deeper than one parish. Plunket described Smyth as a man who set his heart on the parish of Kells despite having no valid claim to it, and who told his bishop in effect, touch me not, I appeal to the Holy See. Plunket argued that Smyth's successful rebellion encouraged other culprits in the diocese to deride his jurisdiction and laugh at his authority. Smyth had travelled from Dunboyne to America and back to Meath, and had published a pamphlet against Dr. Carroll and his fellow labourers. Plunket closed a long letter with a sketch of Smyth's conduct since the start of his administration, hoping it would terminate the controversy.
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Convent of Rahin under Dr. Plunket's protection
Rahin · townland · Kildare · 1825
A letter to Dr. Plunket describes his 'little convent' at Rahin, where religious ladies had admitted a new postulant, Miss Bridget Molloy, and were seeking to bring a professed nun from the Convent of Richmond to assist them.
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" The present letter is on the business of your Lordship's little convent,* in this neighbourhood. The religious ladies are well, and desire to present their most respectful compliments. They have also commissioned me to announce that, agreeably to your Lordship's permission, they have admitted, as postulant, Miss Bridget Molloy, and that they are in expectation of the entrance of another young lady, Miss Blake, from Dublin. Moreover, in accordance with the sentiments expressed by your Lordship to them, and urged by the delicate health of the members of their little community, they are in treaty with the Convent of Richmond to send from their house a professed nun to assist them. The superioress and community of Richmond have consented, and they only await Dr. Murray's consent to send her. We all, therefore, hope that at the approaching visitation the convent will be found in a flourishing condition. " I have the honour to be, my Lord,
" With profound respect, " Your Lordship's obedient and humble servant,
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 82
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Somewhere around here, in 1825, a letter arrived for Dr. Plunket concerning his little convent. The religious ladies there were well, and sent him their respectful compliments. They had, with his permission, admitted a postulant, Miss Bridget Molloy, and were expecting another young lady, Miss Blake, from Dublin. The members of their little community were in delicate health, and Plunket had urged them to seek help. So they were in treaty with the Convent of Richmond to send a professed nun to assist them. The superioress and community of Richmond had already consented, and they waited only on Dr. Murray's consent to send her. The writer hoped that at the approaching visitation the convent would be found in a flourishing condition. The letter closed with professions of profound respect, signed as Plunket's obedient and humble servant.
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Death of Archdeacon Peter O'Reilly at Rosnaree
Rosnaree · street · Limerick · 1820
On the day of his visitation to Rosnaree, Bishop Plunket records the death of his close friend Rev. Peter O'Reilly, Vicar-General and Archdeacon of Meath, who died at six o'clock in the morning. The bishop was reportedly gravely ill for three days following the death.
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my ancient and dearest friend, departed this life,
432 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 75
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In 1820, at Rosnaree, Bishop Plunket recorded the death of his close friend, Reverend Peter O'Reilly, Vicar-General and Archdeacon of Meath, who died at six o'clock in the morning. Plunket called him "my ancient and dearest friend," and was himself gravely ill for three days after.
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Death of Lady Dunsany
Dunsany · townland · Meath · 1791
Bishop Plunket travelled to Dunsany to attend Lady Dunsany during her final illness, remaining in the area between Killeen and Dunsany for eleven days. Lady Dunsany died on 13 September.
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Sept. 5. This day I went to Dunsany, to attend Lady Dunsany in her last illness, and, between Killeen and Dunsany, was absent from Navan eleven days.
„ 13. This day died Lady Dunsany.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 46
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Somewhere close to Dunsany, Bishop Plunket came on the 5th of September, 1791, to attend Lady Dunsany in her last illness. He stayed between Killeen and Dunsany, absent from Navan for 11 days. Lady Dunsany died on the 13th of September.
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Death of Primate Richard O'Reilly and Month's Mind at Drogheda
Drogheda · town · Louth · 1818
Dr. Richard O'Reilly, Primate of all Ireland, died on 31 January 1818. A month's mind ceremony was held in Drogheda in his memory, attended by several bishops including Dr. Troy, Dr. Murphy, and other suffragans of Armagh.
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„ 31. Dr. Richard O'Reilly, Primate of all Ireland, died
this day at half-past eight, a.m.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 73
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As you pass through Drogheda, this is where Dr. Richard O'Reilly, Primate of all Ireland, was remembered. He died on 31 January 1818, and a month's mind ceremony was held here in his memory, attended by Dr. Troy, Dr. Murphy, and other suffragans of Armagh.
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Death of Rev. John O'Hara, Parish Priest of Rahin
Rahin · townland · Kildare · 1806
Rev. John O'Hara, described as a clergyman of exemplary piety and zeal, died at Rahin during the bishop's 1806 visitation, prompting the appointment of a successor the following morning.
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„ „ This day died Rev. John O'Hara, P.P. of Rahin, a clergyman of exemplary piety and zeal.
,, 11. This day, in the morning, before visitation duty, I appointed Rev. James Wyer P.P. of Rahin.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 60
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Somewhere close to Rahin, a clergyman died during the bishop's visitation in 1806. The record names him as Rev. John O'Hara, Parish Priest of Rahin, "a clergyman of exemplary piety and zeal." The following morning, before visitation duty began, the bishop appointed Rev. James Wyer to take his place.
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Death of Rev. Thomas Kennedy, Curate of Clara, from Fever
Clara · town · Offaly · 1838
Rev. Thomas Kennedy, curate of Clara in King's County, died of fever contracted while performing his pastoral duties, deeply mourned by clergy and laity of the district.
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„ 18. On this evening, at nine o'clock, departed this life Rev. Thomas Kennedy, curate of Clara, Kingscounty, in consequence of fever caught in the discharge of his duty. He was distinguished by his piety and zeal, and his premature death was deeply and sincerely regretted by all the clergy and laity of the surrounding district.
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Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 85
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In the town of Clara, in 1838, Reverend Thomas Kennedy served as curate. He died of fever caught in the discharge of his duty, passing on an evening at nine o'clock. He was distinguished by his piety and zeal, and his premature death was deeply and sincerely regretted by all the clergy and laity of the surrounding district.
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Disert Maeltuile plundered in 1033
Dysart · townland · Westmeath · 1033
The Four Masters record that Disert Maeltuile was plundered by Murchadh O'Melaghlin in the year 1033.
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We read in the Four Masters that in 1033 — " Disert Maeltuile was plundered by Murchadh O'Melaghlin." In the table of the Martyrology of Donegal, at the 29th of May, the following entry is inserted : — " There is a Cill- Maoltuile, a parish church in Disert- Midhe, in the diocese of Meath. His baculus (or pastoral staff) works miracles on perjurers before they go out of the church. His well, and his yellow bell, and his baculus and his statue, are there still."
560 ABBEYS OF WESTMEATH.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 107
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Somewhere around here is Disert Maeltuile. The Four Masters record that in 1033 it was plundered by Murchadh O'Melaghlin. The Martyrology of Donegal, at the 29th of May, names a Cill-Maoltuile, a parish church in Disert-Midhe, in the diocese of Meath. It says his baculus, or pastoral staff, works miracles on perjurers before they go out of the church. His well, his yellow bell, his baculus and his statue are there still.
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Dominican convent of Donore founded by Dr. Plunket
Donore · town · Meath · 1797
The Dominican Fathers of Denmark-street, Dublin, wrote to Dr. Plunket regarding the convent of Donore in his diocese, acknowledging him as its founder, conservator of its privileges, and protector of its morals. Father Shaw was appointed the Provincial's Vicar there pending the naming of a prior.
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" The case of the convent of Donore, in your Lordship's diocese, being stated to the Definitory by the Rev. Father Ex-provincial, Thomas Dalton, from which it appears that we should, and do consider your Lordship as the founder of the convent of Donore, the conservator of its privileges, and the protector of its morals, desirous to emulate your Lordship, and to serve our Order with that zeal, of which your Lordship has given to us so illustrious an example, we beg leave to inform your Lordship that the Rev. Father Shaw is now appointed the Provincial's Vicar in that convent, to remain as such until by the due course of proceeding a prior can be named for it. The enlighteneued zeal of your Lordship in the administration of your diocese will be to him, we are satisfied, a bright example of what he ought to follow, what to avoid. We most earnestly recommend him, the convent of Donore, our province, and ourselves to your Lordship.
' BR. JAMES CONNOLLY, Provincial elect.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 40
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Donore, in Meath, had a Dominican convent, founded by Dr. Plunket. In 1797 the Dominican Fathers of Denmark Street in Dublin wrote to him about it. The case of the convent had been stated to their Definitory by the Reverend Father Ex-provincial Thomas Dalton. From what he told them, they recognised Dr. Plunket as the founder of the convent of Donore, the conservator of its privileges, and the protector of its morals. They said they wished to emulate him and serve their Order with the zeal he had shown them. They informed him that the Reverend Father Shaw was now appointed the Provincial's Vicar in that convent, to remain as such until a prior could be duly named for it. They told Dr. Plunket that his enlightened zeal in the administration of his diocese would be, they were satisfied, a bright example to Father Shaw of what he ought to follow and what to avoid. They earnestly recommended him, the convent, their province, and themselves to Dr. Plunket. The letter was signed by Brother James Connolly, Provincial elect.
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Excommunication of Boyle and penalties on Dr M'Loughlin at Lifford Assizes
Lifford · townland · Donegal
An address of the Ulster Bishops to the Lord Lieutenant, drawn up by Dr. Plunket, arose after heavy penalties were inflicted on Dr. M'Loughlin at the Assizes of Lifford for excommunicating a man named Boyle, illustrating penal-era persecution of clergy through the courts.
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Copy of an Address of the Ulster Bishops to the Lord Lieutenant, drawn up by Dr. Plunket, in consequence of heavy penalties inflicted on Dr. M'Loughlin, at the Assizes of Lifford, for the excommunication of a man named Boyle.
Copy of a letter to Cardinal Antonelli, by Dr. Plunket.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 144
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Close to Lifford, the Assizes here once hit Dr. M'Loughlin with heavy penalties for excommunicating a man named Boyle. In response, Dr. Plunket drew up an address of the Ulster Bishops to the Lord Lieutenant. Plunket also wrote to Cardinal Antonelli about the matter.
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Expansion of Maynooth College to 200 Students
Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1799
In 1799, Dr. Flood, President of Maynooth College, wrote to Dr. Plunket urging him to send his diocesan contingent of students by 20th of the month, as the college intended to reach 150 students by April and 200 by June, under threat of losing part of its government grant.
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" Though ill prepared for an augmentation or increase of our numbers, ;tis, nevertheless, thought not only expedient, but necessary, it should take place about the 20th of next mo ."h. We shall then, God willing, have about 150 students 01. tiie establishment before the end of April. Be pleased then, my Lord, to send your contingent before that time ; let them be here, if possible, about the 20th of said month. We intend to complete our full number of 200 about the end of June. We are threatened, in case of non-compliance, Avith a subtraction of a considerable part of the grant.
" I am quite tired, but in every state of health always your Lordship's.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 42
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As you pass through Maynooth, this is the town where Maynooth College was racing to expand its numbers in 1799. Dr. Flood, the college president, wrote to Dr. Plunket that month urging him to send his diocesan students by the 20th, saying they were ill prepared for the increase but found it necessary. The plan was to have about 150 students before the end of April and reach 200 by the end of June. Flood warned they were threatened with the loss of a considerable part of their government grant if they failed to comply.
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Hills around Fore still marked by tradition as Fechin's penitential haunts
Fore · townland · Westmeath
Many places on the hills around Fore are still pointed out by tradition as sites of St Fechin's penitential exercises, and his memory remains deeply venerated among local people long after his lifetime.
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There are many places on the hills around Fore, still pointed out by tradition, as the haunts of his penitential exercises, and it is extraordinary in what veneration he is held, alter such a lapse of time, and what deep root the memory of his holy life has taken in the hearts and recollections of the people.
Church of St. Fechin.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 107
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Somewhere around here, the hills around Fore still carry tradition. Many places on these hills are pointed out as the haunts of Saint Fechin's penitential exercises. After such a lapse of time, it is extraordinary what veneration he is held in, and what deep root the memory of his holy life has taken in the hearts and recollections of the people.
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James Martin, Poet of Oldcastle, Buried at Moylagh Cemetery
Moylagh · townland · Meath
James Martin, poet, antiquarian and controversialist, was a native of Oldcastle and was buried in the new cemetery of Moylagh after his death a few years before the book's writing.
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James Martin, the late well-known poet, antiquarian, and controversialist, was a native also of Oldcastle. He died a few years ago, and was buried in the new cemetery of Moylough. (See vol. ii. p., 336.)
The late Rev. Richard Butler, Rector of Trim and Dean of Clonmacnoise, published a little volume on the Antiquities of Trim ; also edited several works for the Irish Archseological Society.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 132
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Somewhere close to Moylagh lies the new cemetery where James Martin was buried. He was a native of Oldcastle, a well-known poet, antiquarian, and controversialist. He died a few years before this account was written.
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John Swayn holds provincial synod in Drogheda, buried at St Peter's
Drogheda · town · Louth · 1417–1439
John Swayn, formerly Rector of Galtrim, became Archbishop of Armagh and held a provincial synod in Drogheda in October 1427. He was buried in St Peter's Church, Drogheda, where he founded a chapel and chantry dedicated to St Anne.
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John Swayn had been Rector of Galtrim, County Meath, and was consecrated in Rome in February, 1417, for the See of Armagh. He held a provincial synod in Drogheda, in October, 1427, resigned in 1439, and was buried soon after in St. Peter's Church, Drogheda, where he had founded a chapel and a chantry, dedicated to St. Anne. — Ware, p. 85.
John Mulgan, Rector of Lynn, County Westmeath, was appointed by the Pope to the See of Leighlin, in 1422. He died in 1431.— Ware, p. 459.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 95
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Coming up through Drogheda now. John Swayn, once Rector of Galtrim in County Meath, was consecrated in Rome in February 1417 for the See of Armagh. He held a provincial synod here in Drogheda in October 1427. He resigned in 1439 and was buried soon after in St Peter's Church, where he had founded a chapel and a chantry dedicated to St Anne.
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New Parochial House Built and Blessed at Frankford
Frankford · townland · Offaly · 1803
On 18 September 1803, the bishop said Mass and blessed the new parochial house at Frankford, built by Rev. Michael Kearney, and the clergy and company dined there afterward.
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„ 18. Frankford (Rev. Michael Kearney), 106. — In the forenoon I said Mass in the new parochial house, built by Rev. Mr. Kearney. I blessed it, and the clergy and company dined in it.
„ 19. I dined at Castlewood.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala
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Close to Frankford, a new parochial house was built by Reverend Michael Kearney. On 18 September 1803, the bishop said Mass there and blessed it. Afterward, the clergy and company dined in the house. The next day, the bishop dined at Castlewood.
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Nugent family tomb inscriptions at Multyfarnham
Fearbranagh or Multyfarnham · townland · Westmeath · 1610–1629
Inscribed stones on the old church walls commemorate members of the Nugent family, including Christopher Nugent of Corbetstown who died in 1626 and was married to Lady Anne Forth alias Cusack, who erected the monument for both.
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" Here lieth the body of Christopher Nugent, late of CorbetstoAvn, second sonne of Christopher
L , of Delvin, who deceased the
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 114
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Somewhere around here, inscribed stones on an old church wall commemorate the Nugent family. One marks Christopher Nugent of Corbetstown, second son of Christopher of Delvin, who died in 1626. His wife, Lady Anne Forth alias Cusack, erected the monument for them both. The stone reads: "Here lieth the body of Christopher Nugent."
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Patrick O'Brien, Poet of Newgrange near Slane
Newgrange · townland · Meath · 1790
Patrick O'Brien of Newgrange, near Slane, lived around 1790 and authored several well-regarded Irish-language poems.
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Patrick O'Brien, of Newgrange, near Slane, lived in 1790, and was the author of several good Irish poems.
The Very Rev. Christopher Chevers, pastor of Kilbeg, and Vicar-General of Meath, composed innumerable poems and songs in the Irish, Latin, French, and English languages. (See vol. ii., p. 278.)
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Somewhere close to Newgrange, a poet named Patrick O'Brien lived around 1790. He wrote several good Irish poems that were well regarded in their time. Beyond that, not much about him has survived.
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Proposed Meeting at Rev. Mr. Martin's of Athboy
Athboy · town · Meath · 1792
Bishop Plunket wrote to Rev. Mr. Smith proposing that if he adopted proper sentiments of submission, he could meet the bishop the following evening at Rev. Mr. Martin's residence in Athboy to discuss reconciliation to the Church.
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" The steps which, by your own acknowledgement, you are taking with a view to revive the late scandalous litigation ; the boldness of unfounded assertion; the unfair statement of facts; the newly-invented anecdotes ; and the tone of defiance that mark your letter of yesterday, appear to me so utterly inconsistent with every rational notion of submission and satisfaction, that 1 think it useless for you to come to Girley, unless you bring with you dispositions of a different nature. If, however, on cool reflection you judge proper to adopt sentiments more becoming your situation, more consonant to Christian humility and charity, and more conformable to the respect due to a solemn decision of the Holy See, you will have an opportunity of seeing me to-morrow evening at Rev. Mr. Martin's of Ath-
176 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 34
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In 1792, Athboy was the setting for a proposed meeting between Bishop Plunket and Reverend Mr. Smith. Plunket had received a letter from Smith the day before, and he found it full of what he called boldness of unfounded assertion, unfair statement of facts, and newly-invented anecdotes. Smith was taking steps to revive what Plunket called scandalous litigation, and the tone of the letter struck the bishop as one of defiance. Plunket told Smith it was useless to come to Girley unless he brought dispositions of a different nature. But if, on cool reflection, Smith adopted sentiments more becoming his situation, more consonant to Christian humility and charity, and more conformable to respect for a solemn decision of the Holy See, Plunket offered him the chance to meet the following evening at Reverend Mr. Martin's of Athboy.
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Proposed Seminary Site at Dunboyne Castle Rejected
Dunboyne · town · Meath · 1812
A proposal to establish a Maynooth-related seminary at Dunboyne Castle was abandoned after concerns were raised that the title to the property was contestable and would be litigated.
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" I made every inquiry about Dunboyne, and I think we must give up every idea that might have before existed. Besides many reasons against it, which arise from its situation and neighbourhood, I am positively assured that the present title is contestable and will be litigated.
"I next turned my thoughts to Inch, in this diocese indeed, but sufficiently convenient to render every service to Meath .that your Lordship might require from us. The house at present is a ruin ; there are twenty acres of good land, and Lord Gormanston promises thirty acres more when the present lease will expire, of which there are twenty-one years to come. The local advantages of this place are many and considerable ; but his Lordship sets too high a value on them, and I do not think that Mr. Stone would be willing that we should begin with so heavy a charge as Inch would impose on us. We flattered ourselves that we might meet with encouragement, something like that experienced by Mr. Lee, who some years
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 67
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You are coming through Dunboyne now. In 1812 this is where they hoped to put a seminary linked to Maynooth, in the castle here. But the man making the inquiries wrote that he was "positively assured that the present title is contestable and will be litigated," and besides that, he had concerns about the situation and the neighbourhood. So the idea was dropped, and they looked instead at Inch, where the house was a ruin but the land was good — though that came with its own problems.
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Rev. Joseph Behan commemorated at Maynooth College cemetery
Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1850
Rev. Joseph Behan, Professor of Logic at Maynooth and native of Delvin, died on 3 August 1850 after long illness and is buried in the college cemetery with a Latin inscription erected in his memory.
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IN a former volume we alluded to two very eminent priests from the diocese of Meath, who became professors in the College of Maynooth, and departed this life, each at an early age, lamented by all who knew them. One of these was the Rev. Joseph Behan, Professor of Logic, and the other the Rev. Lawrence Gillie, Professor of Scripture and Hebrew. They both rest in the beautiful cemetery of the college, and over the former a monument has been lately erected, with the following inscription : —
" In memoriam
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 137
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As you pass through Maynooth, the college cemetery holds the grave of Reverend Joseph Behan, a native of Delvin and Professor of Logic at Maynooth College. He died on 3 August 1850 after a long illness, at an early age, and was lamented by all who knew him. A monument with a Latin inscription was erected there in his memory. He shares that burial ground with Reverend Lawrence Gillie, Professor of Scripture and Hebrew, another priest from the diocese of Meath who also died young.
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Robbing and stealing rife around Clonard
Clonard · town · Meath · 1799
At the 1799 visitation of Clonard, the flock was complimented for opposing the spirit of robbing and stealing that prevailed in the surrounding vicinity.
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„ 30. Clonard (Rev. Garrett O'Reilly), 141.— The flock complimented on their opposition to the spirit of robbing and stealing which prevailed in the vicinity, and exhorted to fresh ardour with respect to the Sacraments.
„ 31. Killucan (Rev. John Swords), 52. — Neglect of the Sacraments; thieving, stealing, and drunkenness inveighed against. June 1. Turin (Rev. Thomas Stafford), 11.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 52
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As you pass through Clonard, you are on ground where robbery and theft were widespread in 1799. At the visitation that year, the parish priest, Reverend Garrett O'Reilly, had his congregation complimented for standing against that spirit of crime, and they were urged to renewed devotion to the Sacraments.
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Shattered chapel roof and rebellion referenced at Nobber
Nobber · town · Meath · 1800
At Nobber, the bishop reprobated profane cursing, swearing and drunkenness, complained of the shattered state of the chapel roof, and considered the recent rebellion and scarcity as scourges of Divine anger.
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„ 12. Nobber (Rev. William M'Kenna, Vic.-For.), 137.— Profane cursing and swearing and drunkenness reprobated ; the shattered state of the roof of the chapel complained of ; the late rebellion and scarcity of this season considered as scourges of the Divine anger. This evening I went to Rahood.
„ 13. Conference of Nobber, made by Rev. Mr. Mulligan — The sermon on rash judgments by Rev. Mr. Keogan.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 53
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At Nobber, where Rev. William M'Kenna was vicar-forane, the bishop reprobated profane cursing, swearing and drunkenness. He complained the chapel roof was shattered. He considered the late rebellion and the scarcity of this season as scourges of Divine anger. That evening he went to Rahood. A conference at Nobber was made by Rev. Mr. Mulligan, with a sermon on rash judgments by Rev. Mr. Keogan.
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Wretched state of chapel noted at Ardcath
Ardcath · townland · Meath · 1800
During the visitation at Ardcath, the bishop condemned neglect of Paschal Communion, robbery, theft, and cursing, while also noting the wretched physical condition of the local chapel.
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,, 16. Ardcath (Rev. John Leonard), 55. — The guilt of neglecting the Paschal Communion ; of robbery and theft; of cursing and swearing; the wretched state of the chapel noticed ; compliments on the charitable disposition of the flock.
„ 18. Duleek (Rev. John Kearney), 40. — The neglect of parents with respect to the early education of their children condemned ; compliments on the charitable disposition of the flock in the late hard times.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 53
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Somewhere around here, in 1800, the bishop's visitation found Ardcath in trouble. People were neglecting their Paschal Communion. Robbery and theft were rife. Cursing and swearing too. And the chapel itself was in a wretched state. The one note of warmth was that the flock had shown a charitable disposition. The parish priest at the time was Father John Leonard.
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Arms Seized by Night at Kildalkey
Kildalkey · town · Meath · 1796–1797
At Kildalkey the bishop reprobated the nighttime seizure of arms from respectable inhabitants the previous summer, alongside drunkenness and profane swearing among the flock.
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„ 24. Kildalky (Rev. James Rickard), 32.— The taking of arms by night, last summer, from the respectable inhabitants of the parish, reprobated; as also drunkenness and profane cursing and swearing ; invectives against some wicked parents who are negligent in sending their children on Sundays and holidays to learn the saving truths of religion.
„ 25. I dined at Mr. Gaughran's.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 50
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Kildalkey is a town the road passes through or near. In 1796, the bishop reprobated the taking of arms by night, the previous summer, from the respectable inhabitants of the parish. He condemned drunkenness and profane cursing and swearing as well, and rebuked wicked parents negligent in sending their children on Sundays and holidays to learn the saving truths of religion.
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Clergy Travel to Mullingar to Take Oath of Abjuration
Mullingar · town · Westmeath
John O'Neaghtan wrote verses criticizing clergy who had gone to Mullingar to take the oath of abjuration, reflecting tensions among Catholic clergy under penal law pressures.
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9. Forty-eight verses against some of the clergy who had gone to Mullingar to take the oath of abjuration.
10. Sixteen verses on the generosity of Father Paul M'Egan.
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Mullingar, a town the road passes through. A poet named John O'Neaghtan wrote 48 verses against clergy who had come here to take the oath of abjuration. He also wrote 16 verses praising the generosity of Father Paul M'Egan. These were tense times for Catholic clergy under penal law.
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Convent of nuns tradition at Donnycarney
near Donnycarney · townland · Dublin
A convent of nuns is said to have once stood at Donnycarney, near Colpe in the parish of Colpe, union of St Mary's, Drogheda, and a tradition of this survives among the people to this day.
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Archdall, in his Monasticon, tells us that a convent of nuns once stood here.f A tradition still exists amongst the people of the truth of this. The locality is situated a short distance from Colpe, in the parish of Colpe, union of St. Mary's, Drogheda.
Druimckorcothri. — This religious house! was founded by St. Patrick, after having preached at Tara in 433. St. Diermit, the bishop, was placed by him over it. Dr.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 100
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Somewhere around here, Archdall's Monasticon records that a convent of nuns once stood. A tradition of that house still survives among the people. The spot lay near Colpe, in the parish of Colpe, union of St Mary's, Drogheda.
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Duleek Parish Priest Resigns Due to Old Age
Duleek · town · Meath · 1791
The Rev. John Purfield, aged Pastor of Duleek, resigned his parish into the hands of Bishop Plunket due to his infirmities and old age. Dr. Plunket appointed Rev. John Kearney as his successor, with a yearly pension of twenty guineas to be paid to Purfield.
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" I, undersigned, considering my infirmities and old age, do hereby purely and simply resign into the hands of the K. E.
192 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 36
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In 1791, the Reverend John Purfield, the aged pastor of Duleek, resigned his parish into the hands of Bishop Plunket. He gave as his reason, in his own words, "my infirmities and old age." Dr. Plunket appointed the Reverend John Kearney as Purfield's successor, with a yearly pension of 20 guineas to be paid to Purfield.
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Fr. Kedagh Geoghegan's debt tied to Fore
Fore · townland · Westmeath · 1770–1781
A priest of the diocese of Meath, Rev. Kedagh Geoghegan, residing in or about Fore, owed money to the Irish seminary at Doway, evidenced by a note from 1770. The President repeatedly pressed Dr. Plunket to compel payment of this longstanding debt.
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" In a former one, I observed to you, my Lord, that a Mr. Kedagh Geoghegan, a priest of your diocese, residing in or about Fore, owed this seminary [the sum is illegible]. I have his note of the 17th of June, 1770, for this sum. The rapidity of your progress to Flanders, in your return to Ireland, did not permit me to speak to you of this debt. You are sensible any outstanding debts, how small and trifling soever, must be detrimental to a seminary, not only unendowed, but also sunk in debt, and struggling hard to subsist in a moderate way, and to pay creditors by degrees. Were all I had here punctual in paying what they owed the house, I had not been exposed to the mortifying importunity of poor creditors, nor to the humiliating apologies I so frequently make for insolvency and disappointment. I must, therefore, earnestly beseech your lordship to give positive, direct, and immediate orders to Rev. Mr. Geoghegan to pay this money without further delay, either to your Lordship, or to anyone you think proper, who may send me a bill for it, either on Paris or London.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 25
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Somewhere around here, a priest named Kedagh Geoghegan once lived and left behind a debt that followed him across the sea. He was a priest of the diocese of Meath, residing in or about Fore. He owed money to the Irish seminary at Doway. The President of that seminary held Geoghegan's note, dated the 17th of June, 1770, though the sum itself was illegible. The President wrote to Plunket about this debt. He said that Plunket's rapid passage through Flanders, on his return to Ireland, had not permitted him to raise the matter in person. The seminary was not endowed. It was sunk in debt and struggling to subsist in a moderate way. The President said that outstanding debts, however small, were detrimental to such a house. He described the mortifying importunity of poor creditors and the humiliating apologies he so frequently made for insolvency and disappointment. He earnestly besought Plunket to give positive, direct, and immediate orders to Geoghegan to pay the money without further delay, either to Plunket himself or to anyone he thought proper, who might send a bill for it on Paris or London.
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Mass at Killeen Castle for the late Earl of Fingall
Killeen Castle · man-made feature · Meath · 1809
During his visitation, Bishop Plunket spent a day at Killeen Castle and said Mass there for the late Earl of Fingall on the anniversary of his death.
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21. I spent this day at Killeen- Castle, and said Mass^for
the late Earl of Fingall, being the anniversary of his death.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 64
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Killeen Castle, in Meath, is where Bishop Plunket came during his visitation in 1809. He wrote: "I spent this day at Killeen-Castle, and said Mass for the late Earl of Fingall, being the anniversary of his death."
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Parish Priest of Collinstown Struck by Palsy
Collinstown · town · Westmeath · 1820
During the 1820 visitation to Collinstown, Bishop Plunket found the pastor struck by a severe palsy and rendered speechless, with the curate receiving the bishop at the chapel in his stead.
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„ 18. Collinstown (Rev. J. Flood), 129.— I found the pastor struck by a desperate palsy, and speechless. His curate, .Rev. Mr. Maguire, received me at the chapel.
„ 20. Castlepollard (Rev. J. Ferrall, V.F.), 211.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 75
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Collinstown was a stop on Bishop Plunket's visitation in 1820. He found the pastor, Reverend J. Flood, struck by a desperate palsy and speechless. His curate, Reverend Mr. Maguire, received the bishop at the chapel in the pastor's stead.
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Pilfering and robberies disgrace Dunshaughlin
Dunshaughlin · town · Meath · 1799
At the visitation of Dunshaughlin, the bishop reprobated the pilfering and robberies that had disgraced the neighbourhood shortly before.
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„ 25. Dunshaughlin (Rev. Thomas Fagan), 29. — The pilfering and robberies which had disgraced the neighbourhood some time before reprobated.
„ 26. Conference on "Laws," by the Rev. John Hernon, curate of Kilcloon. — The sermon preached by the Rev. James Ferrall, P.P. of Kilcloon.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 52
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Dunshaughlin, in Meath. In 1799, at the visitation of the parish under Rev. Thomas Fagan, the bishop reprobated the pilfering and robberies that had disgraced the neighbourhood some time before. A conference on "Laws" followed, given by Rev. John Hernon, curate of Kilcloon, and the sermon was preached by Rev. James Ferrall, parish priest of Kilcloon.
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Rev. Lawrence Gillie of Ratoath commemorated with marble slab
Ratoath · town · Meath · 1854
Rev. Lawrence Gillie, born in Ratoath and educated there, in Navan's Diocesan Seminary and at Maynooth, died on 24 January 1854 aged 29 after a brilliant academic and clerical career. A marble slab in the chapel of his native parish commemorates him.
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born in Ratoath, died 24th January, 1854, aged 29. This gifted young priest gave early indication of transcendent talent, and made vast progress
in languages and science.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 137
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Ratoath was the birthplace of Rev. Lawrence Gillie, a gifted young priest who gave early indication of transcendent talent and made vast progress in languages and science. He died on 24 January 1854, aged 29. A marble slab in the chapel of his native parish commemorates him.
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Rev. Mr. Smith's Later Appointment and Death at Castlepollard
Castlepollard · town · Westmeath · 1792–1796
Following his reconciliation with Bishop Plunket, Rev. Mr. Smith was subsequently appointed to the pastoral charge of Castlepollard, where he died an edifying death on 8 January 1796.
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The Rev. Mr. Smith was subsequently appointed to the pastoral charge of Castlepollard, and died an edifying death on the 8th of January, 1796.
On the 8th of August, 1792, the Rev. John Connolly wrote to Dr. Plunket, from St. Clement's, Rome.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 34
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Castlepollard was the last charge of the Rev. Mr. Smith. He was appointed to its pastoral care, and died there an edifying death on 8 January 1796. On 8 August 1792, the Rev. John Connolly had written to Dr. Plunket from St. Clement's, Rome.
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Rioting and Quarrelling at Fairs Condemned in Frankford
Frankford · townland · Offaly · 1806
During his 1806 visitation, Bishop Plunket confirmed 141 people at Frankford and preached against rioting and quarrelling at fairs, explaining how such scandal opposed the law of charity.
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„ 17. Frankford (Rev. Michael Kearney, P.P. and V.F.), 141. — Rioting and quarrelling at fairs inveighed against ; the opposition of such scandal to the great law of charity explained.
"„ 18. Conference, by Rev. Mr. Pidgeon. — The sermon by Rev. Mr. Wyer.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 60
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Close to Frankford, in 1806, Bishop Plunket confirmed 141 people during his visitation. The parish priest was Reverend Michael Kearney. After the confirmations, Plunket preached against rioting and quarrelling at fairs, explaining how such scandal stood opposed to the great law of charity.
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Anniversary office for Rev. Thomas Fagan at Dunshaughlin
Dunshaughlin · town · Meath · 1810
Bishop Plunket, with Rev. Mr. O'Reilly of Kells, attended the anniversary office celebrated for Rev. Thomas Fagan, the late parish priest of Dunshaughlin, on 19 February 1810.
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Jan. 26. This day the Honourable and Rev. Jenico Preston departed this life, after a few days' illness, at Liege, where he had been Canon-tresfoncier of Liege. Feb. 19. I went with Rev. Mr. O'Reilly, P.P. of Kells. to assist at the anniversary office celebrated for Rev. Thomas Fagan, late P.P. of Dunshaugblin. „ 21. I dined with Rev. Mr. Connell, P.P. of Dunboyne, at Mr. O'Brien's, where a station was held for confession.
„ 22. I went to Dublin and assisted at the meeting of the
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 65
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As you pass through Dunshaughlin in Meath, this is where Rev. Thomas Fagan served as parish priest. On 19 February 1810, Bishop Plunket came here with Rev. Mr. O'Reilly of Kells to assist at the anniversary office celebrated for him.
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Bishop Cantwell Intervenes in Kingscourt Chapel Dispute
Kingscourt · town · Cavan · 1835
Dr. Cantwell visited the chapel of Kingscourt to try to calm serious tensions between the parish priest and part of his congregation.
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„ 22. I this day visited the chapel of Kingscourt, and endeavoured to allay the excitement in that parish,
474 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DK. CANTWELL.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 84
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In 1835 Dr. Cantwell visited the chapel of Kingscourt. He had come to calm what he called the excitement in that parish, tension between the parish priest and part of his congregation. That is all the record tells.
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Bishop of Meath's Income from Navan and Mullingar Parishes
Navan · town · Meath · 1800
Dr. Plunket's reply to Lord Castlereagh's queries details that his annual income of £362 derived partly from the parishes of Navan and Mullingar, which he held in commendam, with Navan's average income at £110 supporting the bishop and two curates.
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"The average income of the parish of Navan is £110, and goes to the support of the bishop and two curates, who assist him in the care of the parish. The average income of the parish of Mullingar is £180, of which sum two- thirds go to the support of two curates employed in the administration of the parish.
* The Memoirs and Correspondence of Viscount Castlereagh, vol. iv., p. 106.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 43
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Around 1800, Dr Plunket, Bishop of Meath, drew part of his income from the parishes of Navan and Mullingar, which he held in commendam. The parish of Navan brought in about £110 a year, supporting the bishop and two curates who assisted him in the care of the parish.
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Burial of Rev. Michael Fleming at Killyon
Killyon · townland · Meath · 1793
Rev. Michael Fleming, O.P., parish priest of the union of Killyon, Ballivor, Castlerickard, and Longwood, died of dropsy on 3 May 1793 and was buried in the graveyard of Killyon.
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* He rests in the churchyard of Kilbride. f He rests in the graveyard of Killyon.
262 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 47
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Somewhere around here lies the graveyard of Killyon. Father Michael Fleming rests here. He was a Dominican, parish priest over Killyon, Ballivor, Castlerickard and Longwood. He died of dropsy on 3 May 1793.
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Burial of Rev. Nicholas Travers at Kilbride
Kilbride · townland · Westmeath · 1793
Rev. Nicholas Travers, O.P., parish priest of Clara, Kilbride and Horseleap, died aged about ninety on Easter Tuesday 1793 and was buried in the churchyard of Kilbride.
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* He rests in the churchyard of Kilbride. f He rests in the graveyard of Killyon.
262 THE BISHOPS OF MEATH — DR. PLUNKET.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 47
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Somewhere near here lies the churchyard of Kilbride. Father Nicholas Travers, a Dominican, was parish priest of Clara, Kilbride and Horseleap. He was about ninety when he died on Easter Tuesday in 1793, and he was buried here. The old record says simply that he rests in the churchyard of Kilbride.
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Coadjutorship proposal for Drogheda parish
Drogheda · town · Louth · 1779
Mr. Nowlan requested that his coadjutor at Drogheda, a Mr. Commons, be named to the parish. Plunket himself considered taking the position at Drogheda in case of a vacancy, as it would bring him nearer Dublin and require only English for instruction.
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in a chapel belonging to the Seminary of St. Sulpitius, at their country-house, at Issy, near Paris, by the Nuncio, assisted by the Bishops of Soissons and Clermont. I afterwards had the honour of dining with his Excellency and the above-mentioned prelates, and Count Onesti, the P— pe's nephew, who is now here. The N-n — o added, if possible, to my new dignity, by his politeness, attention, and gracious behaviour on this occasion. 1 told him the contents of your last letter, which occasioned marks of indignation. The ceremony, including clothes, dress, and everything, will be expensive. This determines me to accept your truly friendly offer of a loan of fifty pounds. I believe the most advantageous way of sending it would be to send me a London bill on Paris ; Mr. Field, to whom I beg my compliments, could give proper advice in this particular. Of this money I will bring back to Ireland as much as I can. I can scarce be ready to quit Paris before the end of May ; this I do not mention to others. I am told I must write a pastoral letter ; give me some instructions relative to it ; instruct me also, for God's sake, in everything else you may think useful and necessary. Mr. Nowlan desires 1 will name his coadjutor at Drogheda, a Mr. Commons, deservitor in perpetuum of said parish. In case of a vacancy, I had myself thoughts of being there ; I would want but the English language for familiar instructions, and would be nearer Dublin, that is, nearer to you and other friends, on whose assistance I greatly rely. But I can do nothing until I am at home ; although I wish for as much intelligence as possible before hand. Embrace for me our common friends. Adieu.
" Yours unalterably,
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As you pass through Drogheda, this is the town where a parish proposal came up in 1779. Mr. Nowlan asked that his coadjutor here, a Mr. Commons, be named to the parish as what the letter calls a deservitor in perpetuum. Plunket himself had thoughts of taking the position in case of a vacancy, since being at Drogheda would bring him nearer Dublin and nearer to friends whose assistance he relied on. He also noted he would need only the English language for familiar instructions. He was writing from Paris, where he had just been consecrated, and he said he could do nothing about the matter until he was back home in Ireland.
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Consecration of New Cemetery at Moylough
Moylough · town · Galway · 1845
Dr. Cantwell consecrated the new cemetery of Moylough, within the union of Oldcastle, on 15 May 1845.
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On the loth of May, Dr. Cantwell consecrated the new cemetery of Moylough, in the union of Oldcastle ; on the 21st he attended the meeting of the prelates in Dublin, and on the 22nd he attended the great Repeal Banquet at Navan. On the 23rd of July he attended at the election of a Coadjutor-bishop, in Derry ; and on the 5th of August he promoted to the priesthood, in the chapel of Tang, county Westmeath, Rev. Messrs. Shanly* and Duncan.
Visitation of 1846.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 87
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Moylough, in the union of Oldcastle, has a cemetery that was consecrated on 15 May 1845 by Dr. Cantwell. A new burial ground had been prepared, and he came to set it apart for its purpose. Six days later he was in Dublin at a meeting of the prelates, and the day after that at the great Repeal Banquet in Navan. The consecration at Moylough was one act in a busy season of travel for him.
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Death of Rev. Lawrence Fitzgerald, Parish Priest of Mullingar
Mullingar · town · Westmeath · 1797
Rev. Lawrence Fitzgerald, O.P. and parish priest of Mullingar, died of a tedious illness at the age of 73, prompting the bishop to appoint an interim administrator for the parish.
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„ 24. Rathen (Rev. James Murray), 69. — The sinful profanation of Sundays and holidays by tippling and drinking reprobated ; compliments in other respects to the flock for their love of order and peace. This day died Rev. Lawrence Fitzgerald, O.P., and P.P. of Mullingar, of a tedious illness, at the age of 73. I appointed Rev. Garrett O'Reilly to administer the parish of Mulliiigar in my name until further notice.
„ 26. Clara (Rev. James Daly), 103. — Profane cursing and swearing condemned, with neglect of the Sacraments ; compliments on the peaceable state of the country.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 50
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Mullingar was the parish of Father Lawrence Fitzgerald, a Dominican, its parish priest. He died here in 1797, after what the record calls a tedious illness, at the age of 73. The bishop moved quickly to keep the parish going. He appointed Father Garrett O'Reilly to administer Mullingar in his name until further notice. The same pages of the diocesan record show the bishop's mind elsewhere too, condemning profane cursing and swearing, and the neglect of the Sacraments, while praising the peaceable state of the country.
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Dermot O'Daly Interred at Durrow-Columbkille
Durrow · parish · Offaly · 1448
In 1448 the Four Masters recorded that Dermot O'Daly, Ollav of all Meath and a learned poet, died and was interred at Durrow-Columbkille.
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" Dermot, the son of Owen, the son of Mahon O'Daly, Ollav of all Meath, a learned poet, died, and was interred in Durrow- €olumbkille."
1452. Under this year the Four Masters record that 4< O'Coffey, i.e., Hugh Mac-an-Clasaigh, a learned poet, who kept a house of hospitality, died of the plague in Fertullagh. Christopher Cusack of Geraldstown, compiled a book of Irish collections in 1511. — Hams, p. 91.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 125
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In the parish of Durrow, the Four Masters recorded a death in 1448. Dermot, the son of Owen, the son of Mahon O'Daly, was Ollav of all Meath and a learned poet. He died and was interred in Durrow-Columbkille.
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Father M'Egan Expelled from Thomas-street Chapel to Kilmainham
Thomas Street · street · Dublin
Sixteen verses by John O'Neaghtan lamented the expulsion of Father Paul M'Egan from the chapel of Thomas-street to Kilmainham, reflecting the persecution of Catholic clergy in the period.
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6. Sixteen verses, lamenting the expulsion of Father Paul M'Egan from the chapel of Thomas-street to Kimiainham.
7. A poem in reply to the verses of Father Paul M'Egan.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 130
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A chapel on Thomas Street, Dublin. Sixteen verses by John O'Neaghtan lamented the expulsion of Father Paul M'Egan from the chapel of Thomas Street to Kilmainham. A poem was written in reply to the verses of Father Paul M'Egan.
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Inchmore abbey taken by O'Kelly, 960
Inchmore · townland · Westmeath · 960
An ancient abbey stood on Inchmore, also called Inishmore, an island in Lough Ree, though the founder's name is unknown. The Four Masters record that in 960 Inis-mor was taken by O'Kelly.
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" 960. " Inis-mor (the great island), in Lough-Kee, was taken by O'Kelly.
"11 03. The Lector O'Connmhaigh, of the family (community) of Inis-mor, died."
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 110
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An old abbey stood on Inchmore, the great island in Lough Ree. The founder's name is lost. In 960, the Four Masters record that Inis-mor was taken by O'Kelly. Later, the Lector O'Connmhaigh, of the community of Inis-mor, died. Somewhere around here, that abbey's stones lie beneath water and memory.
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John Bole compiles diocesan register, holds synod in Drogheda
Drogheda · town · Louth · 1457–1470
John Bole, Abbot of Navan, became Archbishop of Armagh in 1457 and held a Provincial Synod in Drogheda in June 1460. He compiled a diocesan register still preserved and died in 1470.
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John Bole, Abbot of Navan, was consecrated Archbishop of Armagh in June, 1457. He held a Provincial Synod in Drogheda, on the 9th of June, 1460. He compiled a register of his diocese which is still preserved. He died in 1470.— Ware, p. 86.
William Rokeby, Bishop of Meath, was translated to the Archiepiscopal See of Dublin in 1511, and died in 1521.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 95
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As you pass through Drogheda, this is the town where John Bole held a Provincial Synod on the 9th of June, 1460. Bole had been Abbot of Navan before he became Archbishop of Armagh in 1457. He compiled a register of his diocese that is still preserved, and he died in 1470.
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Ruinous chapel condition disgraces flock at Fore
Fore · townland · Westmeath · 1801
At Fore (Collinstown), the bishop condemned neglect of children's Christian education and the Sacraments, noting that the chapel of Fore was in a ruinous condition, which he considered disgraceful to the flock.
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„ 29. Fore, at Collinstown (Rev. James Flood), 45. — Christian education of children neglected ; chapel of Fore in a ruinous condition — disgraceful to the flock ; Sacraments neglected ; the festival (SS. Peter and Paul) considered. The bruises occasioned by my fall last Thursday continue painful.
„ 30. Castletown-Delvin (Rev. James Moran), 65. — On the
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 54
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Somewhere around here, in 1801, the bishop found the chapel of Fore in a ruinous condition, and called it disgraceful to the flock. Christian education of children was neglected. The Sacraments were neglected. The festival of Saints Peter and Paul was considered. The bishop himself noted that the bruises from his fall last Thursday continued painful.
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Ruins of friary on island in Lough Sheelin
near Lough Sheelin · lake or lakes · Cavan
On an island in Lough Sheelin, near County Meath, the ruins of a friary are still visible, though the founder and order of the establishment are unknown; a cemetery adjoins the site.
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Lough-Shillen. — In an island in this lake, near the County Meath, the ruins of a friary are still to be seen. The origin, founder, and order are now unknown. A cemetery adjoins.
Rathossan. — This abbey stood near Trim, St. OssanlT was bishop here, and died on the 17th of February, 686. — See Ada, p. 366; Mon. Hib., p. 568.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 100
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Out on Lough Sheelin, near the County Meath side, an island holds the ruins of a friary. Nobody now knows who founded it or what order kept it. The walls are still there to be seen. A cemetery lies beside it. That is all the record leaves us — stones and graves, with the names of the builders gone.
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Sudden Death of Rev. John Fay at Kilberry
Kilberry · townland · Meath · 1813
Rev. John Fay, parish priest of Kilberry, was found dead in his bed one morning, having appeared apparently well the day before. His sudden death was recorded in the visitation diary of Dr. Plunket.
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„ 25 and 26. Meeting of the prelates of Ireland, who disapproved unanimously of certain clauses added to the Catholic Bill, which was rejected the day before in the House of Commons, by a majority of four. „ 30. This morning died Rev. John Fay, P.P. of Kilberry, was apparently well the day before, and was found dead in his bed this morning. July 4. Kilskyre (Rev. M. Flood), 142.
5. Oldcastle (Rev. G. M'Dermott), 123.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 68
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Somewhere around here, on the 30th, the Reverend John Fay died. He was the parish priest of Kilberry. He had been apparently well the day before, and was found dead in his bed that morning. Dr. Plunket recorded it in his visitation diary. That is all the record tells us — a man who seemed fine one day, and was gone the next.
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The Eelick cemetery outside Kilbeggan
Kilbeggan · town · Westmeath
There is a cemetery outside the town of Kilbeggan called the Eelick, where a church anciently stood. The name Eelick, or Keilig, signified a graveyard and is derived from the Latin word Reliquiae.
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There is a cemetery, outside the town of Kilbeggan, called the Eelick. There was a church anciently here. Eelick, or Keilig, signified a graveyard, and is derived from the Latin word Reliquiae.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 111
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As you pass through Kilbeggan, there is a cemetery outside the town called the Eelick, where a church stood in ancient times. The name itself signifies a graveyard, deriving from the Latin word Reliquiae.
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Threat of violence over Mass location between Hearinstown and Lobinstown
Lobinstown · townland · Meath · 1822
In 1822, parishioners of Hearinstown threatened violent measures unless Mass was said in their own chapel on Sundays instead of at Lobinstown, revealing local tension over parish religious arrangements.
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1822, September 17th. Letter from some parishioners of Hearinstown, threatening violent measures unless Mass be given in their chapel on Sundays in place of Lobinstown.
1822, November 10th. Letter from Rev. L. Francis Dease, Multifarnam, to Dr. Plunket.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 143
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Somewhere around here, in 1822, parishioners of Hearinstown sent a letter on September 17th threatening violent measures unless Mass was said in their own chapel on Sundays in place of Lobinstown. A reply followed on November 10th, a letter from Reverend L. Francis Dease at Multifarnam to Doctor Plunket.
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Unfinished chapel of Multifarnham criticised at Leny visitation
Fearbranagh or Multyfarnham · townland · Westmeath · 1805–1808
At the visitation of Leny in 1808, it was noted with scandal that the chapel of Multifarnham had been left unfinished for the preceding three years.
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„ 8. Leny (Rev. Thomas Moran, O.M.), 27. — The chapel of Multifarnam scandalously left unfinished these three years past.
,, 10. Sonna (Rev. John Byrne), 31.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 63
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Close to Fearbranagh or Multyfarnham, a chapel was left unfinished. At the visitation of Leny in 1808, it was noted that the chapel of Multifarnham had been scandalously left unfinished these three years past.
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Wretched State of Tubber Chapel Complained Of
Tober · townland · Offaly · 1806
At Kill and Kilmonaghan, no confirmations took place because the children's confessions had not been heard, and Bishop Plunket complained about the wretched state of the chapel of Tubber and parental neglect of children.
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„ 31. Clara (Rev. Thomas Walsh), 167. Sept. 2. Kill and Kilmonaghan. — None confirmed, because the confessions of the children were not heard ; the wretched state of the chapel of Tubber complained of ; children neglected by their parents.
„ 3. Conference at Baltimore, on the occurring cases. — The sermon, on " the difficulty of salvation," by Eev. James Fagan.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 60
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Somewhere around here, in 1806, Bishop Plunket complained about the wretched state of the chapel of Tubber. No children were confirmed at Kill and Kilmonaghan because their confessions had not been heard, and he noted that parents were neglecting their children.
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Death of Rev. Richard Magane, P.P. of Kildalkey, from Malignant Fever
Kildalkey · town · Meath · 1838
Rev. Richard Magane, Parish Priest of Kildalkey, died of malignant fever at six o'clock in the evening in November 1838.
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„ 26. On this evening, at six o'clock, of malignant fever, the Rev. Richard Magane, P.P. of KUdalkey, departed this life.
Dec. 17. I this day professed Miss Murphy in the Loretto Convent, Navan.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 85
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In Kildalkey, in November 1838, the Reverend Richard Magane, the parish priest, died of malignant fever. The record says he departed this life at six o'clock in the evening.
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Forgotten Gloves at Cook-street Dominican Chapel
Cook Street · street · Dublin
John O'Neaghtan wrote forty verses about forgetting his gloves in the Dominican chapel of Cook-street, Dublin, one of many poems describing everyday religious life under persecution.
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5. Forty verses on forgetting his gloves in the Dominican chapel of Cook-street, Dublin.
6. Sixteen verses, lamenting the expulsion of Father Paul M'Egan from the chapel of Thomas-street to Kimiainham.
Internet Archive dioceseofmeathan03cogaiala, Chapter 130
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John O'Neaghtan wrote forty verses about forgetting his gloves in the Dominican chapel on Cook Street in Dublin. It was one of many poems about everyday religious life under persecution. Forty verses on a lost pair of gloves, in a chapel where people gathered despite the danger.
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