A history of the city and county of Cork

Each story keeps the passage it was read from. Open one to read the passage as the book has it, and, where the companion has written its own telling, that too.

1. Copper mines at Allihies in Berehaven

   Allihies · townland · Cork

   Copper was worked in the Berehaven mines at Allihies and vicinity, described as important and productive. Lead was also found in that neighbourhood. These mines were considered significant enough to be mentioned first among the metallic resources of County Cork.

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   The metals found in this county, which are capable of being applied economically, are copper, lead, silver-bearing and otherwise, manganese and iron. Copper is worked in the Berekaven mines, at Allihies, and in the vicinity; lead is found also in that neighbourhood. These mines are important and productive, and deserve to be mentioned first. Copper occurs near Glengariff ; near Bantry, and in different places out towards Sheep’s Head (with green carbonate of copper or malachite) ; near Dunmanway, on the N.W. side ; in several places about Ballydehob and about Schull, not only on the mainland but on the islands (with green carbonate) ; about Crookhaven (with silver-bearing lead) ; near Three Castle Head ; near Castletownsend (with lead and antimony) ; near Rosscarbery (with manganese) ; near Clonakilty (with lead) ; near Rathpeacon, two or three miles N.W. of Cork (traces of green carbonate) ; at Knockadoon Head, near Youghal ; and near Millstreet. Lead occurs at the following places, besides those just mentioned : — At White Ball Head ; near Bantry (but in a different locality from that above referred to), some¬ times argentiferous ; near Leap (with iron) ; near Minane ; at Ringabella Bay, argentiferous ; near Carrigaline ; near Carrigtohill ; on the coast just opposite Youghal (just outside Cork) ; and near Cary’s Ville, about three miles eastward of Fermoy. Iron seem to have been extensively worked in various places in former times ; as at Coomhola, near Bantry Bay ; at Aghadown, near Roaring Water Bay, and at several other places on the coast ; at Dundaniel, on the Bandon River ; at Araglin, about eight miles north-east of Fermoy; at Tallow, and elsewhere. The works were abandoned when the natural woods, which supplied the fuel, were used up. The metal, being smelted with wood, was of excellent quality, and esteemed equal to Swedish iron. In Bere Island there is specular iron ore ; in the Schull district iron occurs in nearly all the quartz veins and strings, generally micaceous ore or red haematite. It is found as mundic (iron pyrites) in some of the lodes in that vicinity, and also near Dunmanway. It occurs, also, as bog iron ore. Manganese is to be obtained at Leap ; Ross-

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 359

   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere close to Allihies, copper was worked in the Berehaven mines, here and in the vicinity. Lead was found in that same neighbourhood. The record says these mines are important and productive, and that they deserve to be mentioned first among the metals of County Cork. The metals found across the county that could be put to economic use were copper, lead, silver-bearing and otherwise, manganese and iron. Copper turns up near Glengariff, near Bantry, and in different places out towards Sheep's Head, where green carbonate of copper or malachite was found. It appears near Dunmanway on the north-west side, in several places about Ballydehob and about Schull, not only on the mainland but on the islands, with green carbonate. There is copper about Crookhaven with silver-bearing lead, near Three Castle Head, near Castletownsend with lead and antimony, near Rosscarbery with manganese, and near Clonakilty with lead. Copper is also found near Rathpeacon, two or three miles north-west of Cork, where traces of green carbonate were found, at Knockadoon Head near Youghal, and near Millstreet. Lead occurs at many other places: at White Ball Head, near Bantry in a different locality, sometimes argentiferous, near Leap with iron, near Minane, at Ringabella Bay where it is argentiferous, near Carrigaline, near Carrigtohill, on the coast just opposite Youghal, and near Cary's Ville about three miles eastward of Fermoy. Iron seems to have been extensively worked in former times at Coomhola near Bantry Bay, at Aghadown near Roaring Water Bay, and at several other places on the coast, at Dundaniel on the Bandon River, at Araglin about eight miles north-east of Fermoy, at Tallow, and elsewhere. The works were abandoned when the natural woods that supplied the fuel were used up. The metal, being smelted with wood, was of excellent quality, esteemed equal to Swedish iron.

2. Corcair river sinks into limestone in Doneraile

   Doneraile · townland · Cork

   The Corcair river, called 'the imprisoned river,' rises in the parish of Doneraile and falls into the Aubeg. It earned its name from sinking into a limestone rock and rising again further on.

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   The Corcair — the imprisoned river — rises in the parish of Doneraile, and falls into the Aubeg. Its has its characteristic and expressive name on account of its sinking into a limestone rock and rising again further on.

   The Lee flows from Gougan Barra, through the city of Cork- The derivation is doubtful. It is called the Laoi in Munster, in O’ Cleary s Book of Conquests , and the Luvius by Ptolemy.

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 444

3. Cork common council excludes Catholic freemen

   Cork · city · Cork

   The common council of Cork ordered that Roman Catholics admitted as freemen by King James without taking the usual oaths would no longer be considered freemen of the city. This act of political exclusion followed the surrender of Cork to King William.

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   “ On the 28th of January the common council of Cork ordered that the Roman Catholics imposed on them as freemen by the late King James, without taking the usual oaths, should not be deemed freemen of this city for the future.

   “ On the 1 3th of July the Devonshire man-of-war had her deck blown up by accident, in Kinsale harbour, and thirty men wounded.

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 306

4. Cromwell sails for England from Youghal

   Youghal · town · Cork · 1650

   On 29 May 1650, Cromwell sailed for England from Youghal, bearing with him the bitter curse of every Irish Catholic and loyalist.

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   On the 29th of May, 1650, Cromwell sailed for England from Youghal, bearing with him the bitter curse of every Irish Catholic and loyalist.

   A terribly bloody slaughter was effected near Dromagh, where the Irish had fought with surpassing bravery. The inhuman command was given “ to kill all,” and the order was executed with the usual barbarity. The engagement took place at Knocknaclady, about half a mile from Banteer.

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 294

5. Danish invasion devastates Cloyne

   Cloyne · town · Cork

   During the first Danish invasion, Cloyne was devastated. Later, the Prior and Abbot of Cloyne were slain by the Danes.

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   The first Danish invasion — Cloyne and Ross devastated — Cogadh Gall re Gaedhil — Extracts from this Work — Cork plundered — Innishannon, on the river Bandon — Curious prophecies — Bec- Mac-De — Prophecy of St. Bercan — Death of Cucaech, Abbot of Cloyne — Death of the Abbot of Kinneigh — Carbery — Rosscarbery — the Wood of the Pilgrims— Cork burned again — Bri-Gobhann (Brigown) plundered — Drowning of Turgesius, the Danish champion — Slaughter of the Danes by the men of Munster — Plunder of Cloyne, Ross, and Kenmare — Fight between the Black and White Gentiles — Death of Columb, Abbot of Cork — The Abbots of Cork and Lismore mortally.^ wounded by the Danes —

   Death ot another Abbot ol Cork — Forty years of comparative

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 5

6. Danvers sent against the Geraldines, arrives at Tralee

   Tralee · town · Kerry · 1579

   Henry Danvers was dispatched by the president against the Geraldines and had arrived in Tralee. The Earl of Desmond maintained a non-intervention policy, telling Danvers his forces were not fit to meet trained soldiers.

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   In the meantime Henry Danvers, Davells, or Davuse, as he is variously denominated, was now sent by the president against the Geraldines, and had arrived in Tralee.

   According to O’Sullivan Beare, James refused to accept the services of John Desmond until he had committed himself irreparably by some overt act against the English which would

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 206

7. Desmond departs woods near Castleisland

   Castleisland · town · Kerry · 1583

   On Saturday, 9 November 1583, the earl left the woods near Castleisland and headed westward beyond Trainore. This departure marks one of the final movements of Desmond before his capture and killing.

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   All the earl’s followers had now deserted him, and it is pitiful to read how he “ wepte like a child over the loss of his menne.” During the remainder of September and the early part of November he lay concealed in the woods near Tralee, with the few followers who continued faithful to him. On Saturday, the 9th of November, the earl left the woods, near Castleisland, and went westward beyond Trainore to Doire-

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 229

8. Dreadful pestilence in Cork city

   Cork · city · Cork · 1606–1607

   Towards the end of 1606 and beginning of 1607, a most dreadful pestilence struck the city of Cork, which eventually ceased of itself.

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   ££ Towards the end of this year and beginning of the next there was a most dreadful pestilence in the city of Cork, which, by degrees, ceased of itself.

   ££ Cork, Youghal, and, Kinsale, with several other towns in Munster, obtained new charters from his Majesty, with a further augmentation of their privileges. The bishop’s epis¬ copal palace in Cork was re-edified by Bishop Lyon, and cost him ,£4,000.

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 278

9. Dromdaleague priest and Catholic schooling

   Dromdaleague · townland · Cork · 1690–1699

   Felix McCarthy served as Catholic priest of Dromdaleague and had been there before the late troubles. A Protestant schoolmaster complained that Papists taught public school in the parish.

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   “ In the parish of Adnageehy, David Terry, papist, gives the seventh part of his nnlk to the poor. In Abbey strowry the rector or vicar usually demands, besides his |burying fees, when the man of the family or widow dies worth £$, He sum of 13s. 4ch, as a mortuary. If the man dies worth less than they demand his second best suit of clothes, or 6s. 8d. in lieu thereof. In Dromdaleague parish Felix McCarthy is priest ; he was here before the late troubles. A Protestant schoolmaster complains that Papists teach public school in this parish. In Caharagh parish ’tis thought that there are forty Papists for one Protestant; William Guricheen, a very old man, is priest there. In Cannaway parish, no church, no Protestant ; there is the ruins of a house in the church-yard ; there is a vault whole ; the priest built an altar in it about a year ago, when some person of note was ^buried : Denis Sweeney is priest of this parish and Macromp.

   Of Durrus, he writes : —

   Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 186

10. Earl James Desmond died at Askeaton

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1558

    Earl James Desmond, who served as lord high treasurer of Ireland through the reign of Queen Mary, died at Askeaton in 1558. He was succeeded by Gerald, his eldest son by his second wife, despite the claims of his dispossessed lawful heir.

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    The new earl was received with great condescension by the Emrlish km°\ who was anxious to Keep peace m Ii eland umil his continental affairs were more settled. Desmond was made lord high treasurer of Ireland, which office he held to the end of the reign of Queen Mary ; and in July, 1543; ^orc^ deputy, St. Leger, was authorized to make him a grant, by patent, of a house and parcel of land near Dublin, for the keeping of his horses and train when he attended the parlia¬ ment or council, and for this purpose St Marys Abbey was bestowed upon him. In 15 5^ a great court w as held in Limerick, to which O'Carroll repaired under the safe protection of the earl, the mayor of Limerick, and the English and Irish who were present at that court. He was commissioned to continue the parliament, November 1, 1 5 5 7s but he died the following year at Askeaton. He was succeeded by Gerald, his eldest son by his second wife. The true heir vainly attempted to assert his rights,; but although he had the assistance of the Lord Kerry and others, might triumphed over right, and Earl Gerald sat as lord of Desmond in a parliament held in Dublin, a d. 1559.

    The “ Four Masters” give a very favourable account of the rule of this earl. Notwithstanding his act of injustice towards his own son, he is said to have been just to others, and they declare : — •

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 192

11. Edward I charter frees Cork mayors from Dublin oath

    Cork · city · Cork · 1291

    In 1291 Edward I confirmed Cork's charters, abolishing the custom obliging mayors to travel to Dublin to be sworn, allowing them to be sworn before the old mayor or the king's judges if resident in Cork. Citizens were exempted from jury service outside the city.

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    7. Smith says in 1610 the judges gave it as their opinion that in Cork, by the charter and act of parliament, the king was to have the great and petty customs of all strangers, but that the citizens were to be discharged of the great customs. All charters granting customs between the last year of Edward I. and the first of Henry VII. are void by the Act of Exemption, Jo Henry VII., with a saving of Waterford only. The above charter is confirmed by that of King Edward I., dated June 12, at Northampton, the 19th of his reign, anno. 1291, which abolishes a custom that obliged the mayors to go to Dublin to be sworn, and allows the mayor to be sworn before the old one, or before the king’s judges, if resident in Cork. Exempts the citizens from being obliged to attend on juries out of the city. Grants to the mayors and bailiffs the assize of bread, all weights and measures, with the office of clerk of the market, and all other privileges mentioned in the charter of Henry III. The witnesses to this charter are William, of Canterbury, Primate of all England ; John, Bishop of Ely ; the king’s chancellor ; John, Bishop of Norwich ; Richard, Bishop of London ; Adam de Valentia, Count de Pembroke, Humfrid de Bohun, Count de Hereford and Essex, Hugon le Despenser, Seniore Roger de Mortuomari de Wigmore, Bartholomew de Badlesmere, etc. The same charter is literally repeated with that of King Henry III., in a new charter, granted by King Edward II. the 20th of January, 1318, and the 12th of his reign; adding that no stranger, except the king’s servants, shall bear arms in the city. Witness, Roger de Mortimer, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, at Clonmel, the said date. The above charters were again confirmed by a new one of 'King Edward III., dated at Woodstock, July 15th, the 4th year of his reign, 1330, witnessed by H., Bishop of Lincoln; the king’s chancellor, John de Eltham, Earl of Clonmel ; the king’s brother, John de Warren, Earl of Surrey ; Roger de Mortuomari, Earl of March ; Oliver de Ingham, John Maltravers, the seneschal of the king’s house, and others. The same king granted to the city another charter the following year, dated at Westminster the 12th of February, reciting his having seen letters patent which Edward, late King of England, his royal father, had granted to this city at the instance of Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, then Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, which letters patent, etc., he now confirms to the citizens afore¬ said. Witnesses the same as before.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 146

12. English Parliament Prohibits Irish Woollen Exports

    Cork · city · Cork · 1699

    In 1699 the English Parliament passed an Act prohibiting the exportation of woollen goods from Ireland to England and the colonies, dealing a blow to Irish woollen manufacture from which it never recovered. The general confiscation of property also caused widespread misery, with purchasers of confiscated lands often not knowing where their lands were situated.

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    In 1699 the English Parliament passed an Act to prohibit the exportation of woollen goods from Ireland, not only to England but even to any of the colonies, and by this means gave a blow to the manufacture of woollen fabrics here, from

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    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 314

13. Famine of bread and much rain in 889

    Cork · city · Cork · 889

    The Chronicum Scotorum records a famine of bread and much rain in 889, the same year the death of Arggdan is noted. This famine affected the Cork region during the period of Norse incursions.

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    The Chronicum Scotorom enters the death of Saerbretach , a sage and Bishop of Cork, in 896, and Arggdan’s death in 889, in which year they say there was a famine of bread and much rain.

    Cork must have merited the appellation of £< great at this period, for we find Ailill mentioned as Abbot of Trian Corcaigh,8 falling in battle with the King of Rathluine and of Kerry Luachira, and 6,000 men.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 61

14. Fore, Kells, and Louth laid waste by the Saxons

    Fore · townland · Westmeath · 1176

    In 1176, Fore, Kells, and Louth were laid waste by the Saxons, described as another specimen of their peaceful conquest of Ireland. The same year saw the death of the English earl Richard, attributed to divine anger.

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    1. In 1175 Conor Mac Coille, abbot of the Church of St. Peter and Paul, and after wards senior of St. Patrick’s, died at Rome, having gone thither to confer with the suc¬ cession of St. Peter, which, no doubt, would prove that the Irish were not attached to that See; and in 1176 Fore, Kells, and Louth were laid waste by the Saxons, another specimen of their peaceful conquest of Ireland. In the same year the death of “ the English earl, Richard,” is attributed to the anger of St. Bridget and Columcille for all the churches he had destroyed. “Pie thought he saw St. Bridget in the act of killing h,m.” This shows that at least some of the Norman robbers were aware of their mis¬ deeds, though Mr. Froude cannot see them.

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    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 109

15. Franciscan abbey ruins near Bantry

    Bantry · town · Cork · 1690–1699

    Dive Downes, writing at the close of the seventeenth century, records ruins of a Franciscan abbey by the sea side not far from Bantry. He notes it as the only religious house in the barony of Bear and Bantry.

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    “ St. Faughnan is the patron saint of this parish. Not far from Bantry, by the sea side, are the ruins of an abbey which belonged to the Franciscans. I don't hear that there are any other religious houses besides this in the barony of Beere and Bantry ; Humphrey Sullivan is Popish priest of this parish, and of Kilcroghau ; he has been here about twelve years. A the inhabitants are Papists. No papists are allowed to live within the walls of Bandon. The Earl of Cork, m his leases,

    1-1 Tnrlr in t6qq and wrote a very interesting account of

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 186

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Durrus now. Downes wrote in 1699 that St. Faughnan was the patron saint of this parish. He noted ruins of a Franciscan abbey standing by the sea not far from Bantry, and it was the only religious house in the barony of Bere and Bantry. He added that Humphrey Sullivan was the Popish priest of this parish and of Kilcrohane, and had been there about 12 years. All the inhabitants were Papists. Downes recorded that no Papists were allowed to live within the walls of Bandon.

16. Ice-bent rock beds at Miltown Castle demesne

    Charleville · town · Cork

    In the demesne of Miltown Castle, a few miles west of Charleville, vertical beds of rock have their edges forced over to the south by glacial ice movement. This phenomenon is described as a frequent occurrence wherever ice has moved across level ground.

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    under the term “Drift.” Now the limestone drift of south Limerick and north Cork, and the blocks of Limerick traps have been everywhere carried southward both on to the Coal Measures, in the country west of Charleville, and on to the Old Red Sandstone east of the same town ; and the sand¬ stone debris of the Ballyhoura hills (S.E. of Charleville) has, in its turn, been carried over the limestone south of those hills. In the demesne of Miltown Castle, a few miles westward of Charle¬ ville, the vertical beds of rock have their edges forced over to the south. This is a very frequent phenomenon in other dis¬ tricts, and wherever it occurs on level ground the direction in which the edges of the beds have been bent always agrees with that of the ice-movement in the neighbourhood. This phenomenon is unquestionably the effect of the ice, and it is to be taken as part of its traces. This ice, having passed the constraint of the Galtees and the Knockmealdown mountains (for these seem not to have been centres of dispersion), and probably now feeling the pressure of that from Kerry, would necessarily turn somewhat eastward, and cross east Cork, moving towards S.S.E. This is the direction of some scorings at the railway cutting near Fermoy, and we may venture to predict that the general course of the normal undeflected glacial striations in that district will be found to be in that direction.

    Many of the large blocks of rock which are now perched in the hills, as well as low grounds, must have been moved by the land ice (though some, particularly bhe yfor- transported ones, must have been moved otherwise, as we shall see presently). There are many instances of these, too numerous to mention. There are two very large ones close to Dumnanway, one of which is called the White Horse Rock. The largest of all probably is the one standing beside the Ship Lough, two and a-half miles W.N.W. of Dunmanway ; it is called the Ship Rock, and has a legend attached to it. Its measurement, roughly taken, is 40 x 25 x 16 feet; its weight must be 1,100 or 1,200 tons.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 366

17. Irish gathered at hill of Lismore against English force

    Lismore · town · Waterford · 1178

    After leaving Cork towards Waterford, the English party was met by the Irish who gathered against them at the hill of Lismore and nearly killed them all.

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    “ A. I). 1 1 78. Corke was plundered by the grandson of Donnell, who was the grandson of Carthach, and the Green Galls. Corke was besieged by Milo Cogan and Fitz Stephen. A party of their people made an excursion to Aghadoe, where they remained two days and two nights, and then returned again to Cork. After this they went towards Waterford, but the Irish gathered against them at the hill of Lismore, and nearly killed them all.”

    Dr. O’Brien, in his History of the House of O'Briens , published by Yallancey, in his own name, in the first volume of the Collectanea de Rebus Hibernicus , thus very correctly paraphrases this passage : —

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 110

18. Kinsale citizens compelled to oath of allegiance

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1498

    In October 1498, the Earl of Kildare caused the principal citizens and inhabitants of Kinsale to take the oath of allegiance to King Henry and obliged them to enter into bonds and pledges for their future loyalty, due to their support for Perkin Warbeck.

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    In October, 1498, the Earl of Kildare marched to Cork, and placed a strong garrison in the city, because of the dis¬ obedience of the citizens in affording assistance to Perkin Warbeck. The same month he caused the principal citizens, and the inhabitants of Kinsale, to take the oath of allegiance to King Henry, and obliged them to enter into bonds and pledges for their future loyalty.

    In November, Perkin Warbeck and his friend, John

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 149

    As the companion tells it

    You're passing through Kinsale now. Back in October 1498, the Earl of Kildare marched to Cork and put a strong garrison in the city, because the citizens had helped Perkin Warbeck. That same month he came here and made the principal citizens and inhabitants of Kinsale swear the oath of allegiance to King Henry. They had to enter into bonds and pledges for their future loyalty, all because they had backed Warbeck.

19. Knockanaffrin in the Cummeragh range

    Knockanaffrin · townland · Waterford

    Knockanaffrin, one of the highest hills of the Cummeragh range in Waterford, preserves the memory of open-air Mass celebration in its name. It is also known as Knocknafreeny, near Ardmore in the same county.

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    Sometimes the lonely side of a hill was chosen, and the people remember well, and will point out to the visitor the very spot on which the priest stood, while the crowd of peasants worshipped below. One of these hills is in the parish of* Kilmore, county Roscommon, and it has left its name on the townland of Ardanaffrin, the height of the Mass. Another in the parish of Donoghmore, county Donegal, called Corraffrin (cor, a round hill) ; a third in the parish of Kilcommon, Mayo, namely — Drumanaffrin ; a fourth in Cavan, Mullanaffrin (mullach, a summit); and still another, Knockanaffrin, in Waterford, one of the highest hills of the Cummeragh range, which name is made ixnocknafreeny, near Ardmore, in the same county.

    Many other names of like formation are to be met with, such as Glenanaffrin, Carriganaffrin, etc. Occasionally the name records the simple fact that the Mass was celebrated, as we find in a place called Effrinagh, in the parish of Iviltoghert, Leitrim, a name which signifies simply a place for Mass. And sometimes a translated name occurs of the same class, such as Massbrook, in the parish of Addergoole, Mayo, which is a translation of the Irish Sruthanan-Aiffrinn.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 390

20. Lord justice marches to Tralee but cannot penetrate beyond Slieveinch

    Tralee · town · Kerry · 1580

    After proceeding to Teamhair Luachra, the lord justice went to Tralee, described as the scene of so many momentous events. Unable to penetrate the country further than Slieveinch, he resolved instead to lay siege to the Desmond stronghold at Carrigafoyle.

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    The lord justice then "passed into Kerry, which, though they had vast tracks of land elsewhere, might be almost called the country of the Geraldines, from the fidility of the Kerrymen to the fortunes of the already falling house. He proceeded to Teamhair Luachra , a name now obsolete, but the site is known by the name of Beal-atha-an Teamhrach, and is a ford in the parish of Dysart, near the town of Castleisland. From thence he went to Tralee, the scene of so many a momentous event, and not being able to penetrate into the country further than Slieveinch, he resolved to lay siege to the Desmond stronghold at Carrigafoyle, which he took.

    After a rest of about two months in Limerick, he set out again, and plundered as far as Dingle, taking hostages. Amongst these were Barrymore, the wife and son ^ of Mac Carthy More, the two sons of Mac Maurice of Kerry, 0 Sullivan Beare, Mac Donagh, chief of Duhallow, and the son of Mac

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 213

21. Milo de Cogan banished from Dublin, fled to Cork

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1177

    In 1177, Milo de Cogan was banished from Dublin by Hugh de Lacy and was forced to flee to Cork. This reflected the feuds among the English barons themselves.

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    3. Under the year 1175 we find that Donal Caomhanch and Fitzpatrtck marched from Limerick into Musgary Aodh, and in their rout laid waste with fire and sword Beadach Authe and Culle Grinn ; Diarmod More Mac Carthy came to meet them and concluded a treat . — Annals of lnnisfallen. Under the year. 1177 we find that Milo Cogan was banished from Dublin by Hugh de Lacy, and forced to fly to Corke.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 109

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Dublin, this city was the scene of a baron's exile in 1177. Milo de Cogan was banished from Dublin by Hugh de Lacy, and forced to fly to Cork. The episode reflected the feuds that ran among the English barons themselves, turned against one another even as they held Ireland.

22. O'Coffey residence and castles of Barryroe

    Barryroe · townland · Cork

    Dun-ui-Chobhthaig in the barony of Barryroe marks the site of the ancient residence of the Ua Cobhthaigh (O'Coffey) family. The barony is studded with seven old castles belonging to the Coffeys: Dundeedy, Dunowen, Dunore, Duneen, Duncowhig, Dunwarley, and Dungarley.

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    The barony is studded with old castles, seven of which belonged to the Coffeys, Dundeedy, Dunowen, Dunore, Duneen, Duncowhig, Dunwarley, and Dungarley.

    Cape Clear, mentioned in the book of the geneology of Corea Laidhe , thus : — “ Lighain, daughter of Maine, who was the mother of Ciaran of Saighir: he was born at Fintracht-Clerc, and the angels attended upon her. The orders of heaven baptized him. Here was dwelling the chieftain who first believed in the Cross in Ireland, for Ciaran had taken Saighir thirty years before Patrick arrived, as the poets said : —

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 406

23. O'Driscoll territory narrowed to Cork parishes

    Castlehaven · townland · Cork

    The baronies of Beare, Bantry, and Carbery formerly belonged to the O'Driscolls, but after the English invasion a branch of the O'Sullivans displaced them. O'Driscoll territory shrank to the parishes of Myross, Castlehaven, Tullagh, Creagh, Kilcoe, Aghadown, and Cape Clear island.

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    Beare. — The barony of this as well as the adjoining barony of Bantry, and the lour baronies of Carbery, formerly be¬ longed to the O’Driscolls, but shortly after the English invasion a branch of the O’Sullivans settled in Beare and Bantry, so that O’Driscoll’s territory was narrowed into small districts, comprising the parishes of Myross, Glambaraghane (Castlehaven), Tullagh, Creagh, Kilcoe, Aghadown, and the island of Oleare, in which is included notices of many other ancient Cork families. _ _

    PEDIGREE OF THE o’DONOVAN.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 400

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Castlehaven, the O'Driscolls once held far more than this stretch. The baronies of Beare, Bantry, and the four baronies of Carbery all belonged to them, but after the English invasion a branch of the O'Sullivans settled in and displaced them. O'Driscoll territory shrank to the parishes of Myross, Castlehaven, Tullagh, Creagh, Kilcoe, Aghadown, and Cape Clear island.

24. Ormond's assembly at Knockloughte near Clonmel

    Clonmel · town · Tipperary

    The Earl of Ormond assembled his company at Knockloughte, a hill three miles from Clonmel, to defend Tipperary against Desmond's host. From there, he received intelligence regarding the gathering of cattle.

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    “That the cause why he assembled that company with him was for the deffence of the contrey of Tipperarie, being advertised from the west that the lord of Desmond had a greate hoste in redyness theare. The assemblie was at Knock - loughte, a hill three myles- distant from Clonmel, and beeing there, a servant of Sir Maurice Fitzgerald’s came into his lord, giving him advertisemente that his men had gathered together the cattle of his contrey, about Drode Ruannaghe, and besought his lord to fetch them away and to salf-keepe them for him in his lord’s contrey w

    He then accused the earl of having “ given the first charge,” and says he “toke him in his owne deffence, and lead, him away as pryssoner for the queen’s matie.” 7

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 196

25. O'Sullivan lord of Bear and Bantry

    Bantry · town · Cork · 1567

    A contemporary document describes O'Sullivan as lord of Bere and Bantry, commanding sixteen horsemen, two hundred kerne, and using long galleys. This illustrates the military power of the Gaelic lordship in the Beara peninsula region.

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    “ Item. O’Sullivan is lord of Bere and Bantry, and will be xvi. horsemenne, cc. kerne, and useth long gallies.

    “ Item. Mag Guyn [Mac Finneen] is lord of Glonough, and will be cc. kerne.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 197

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Bantry now. In 1567 a document records O'Sullivan as lord of Bere and Bantry, commanding 16 horsemen and 200 kerne, and using long galleys. It gives you a sense of the military reach of the Gaelic lordship across the Beara peninsula.

26. Queen Elizabeth honours Cork mayor Maurice Roche

    Cork · city · Cork · 1571

    In 1571 Queen Elizabeth gave a silver collar of SS to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork, as a reward for his loyalty to the crown.

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    Smith says that “ Sir John Perrott reduced all the Irish in this province to the English habit,” which statement is as true as the succeeding one, that Richard Dixon was deprived of the see for Popery. In 1571 Queen Elizabeth gave a silver collar of SS. to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork, for his loyalty, a.d.

    1575-

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 202

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Cork, the city holds a quiet mark from 1571. Queen Elizabeth gave a silver collar of SS to Maurice Roche, mayor of Cork, for his loyalty. The book notes too that Sir John Perrott, as Smith put it, "reduced all the Irish in this province to the English habit," a claim it treats as doubtful.

27. Raymond Le Gros granted part of Kerry

    Kerry · county · Kerry

    Dermod MacCarthy called Raymond Le Gros to his rescue, and in reward Raymond received part of the kingdom of Kerry, founding the Fitzmaurice family.

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    The English invasion of Ireland— Assembly of the Irish clergy in 1 167— Mistaken policy of the English invaders-The Normans in England-Their character from contemporary sources-Dermot Mac Murrough’s career of perfidy and mjustice-He is called a cursed atheist” — Arrival of the Norman nobles in Leland-Strongbow-Maunce I itz- Gerald and Robert Fitz-Stephen— Bargain between Dermod and Strongbow siege of Wexford-Miserable end of the traitor, Dermod Mac Murrough-Landmg of Henry II. at Crook— Roderic, King of Ireland nominally, an incapable prince— Character of the English King— His object the conquest of Ireland by fair means or foul-A recent History of the English in Ireland, and its romantic statements I acts set at defiance, and contemporary history not read— Mr. Froude’s account of the Normans and the accounts given by contemporary historians widely at variance— John of Salisbury’s account— What Thiebault, Count of Champagne, said -Mr. Froude says the conquest was “ peaceful”— All accounts, both English and Irish, say the reverse— He admits the Normans “hammered” the heads of the Celts— Dermod Mac Carthy yields allegiance to Henry II. after some opposition— He is rewarded by having his kingdom confiscated— Quarrel between Dermod and his son— He calls Raymond Le Gros to the rescue— Raymond in reward gets part of the kingdom of Kerry, and founds the family of Fitzmaurice, now Marquis of Lansdowne.

    he History of the English invasion of Ireland in the twelfth century is one of the most important events in our national annals. The effects of this invasion are felt to the present day, and probably will be felt for centuries to come. So much political and religious controversy has been mixed up with the whole subject, that an impartial account of what has occurred has scarcely been given, and yet all the main facts are undeniable.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 98

28. Religious liberty outrages at Waterford, Ross, and Limerick

    Waterford · city · Waterford · 1605–1606

    Following the renewal of penal statutes, similar outrages on religious liberty to those in Dublin were perpetrated at Waterford, Ross, and Limerick. Citizens were asked to attend the Protestant church once but many refused.

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    The penal statutes were renewed, and enforced with in¬ creased severity. Several members of the Corporation and some of the principal citizens of Dublin were sent to prison ; similiar outrages on religious liberty were perpetrated at Waterford, Ross, and Limerick. In some cases these gentle¬ men were only asked to attend the Protestant church once, but they nobly refused to act against their conscience even once, though it should procure them freedom from imprison¬ ment, or even death. The Vicar-Apostolic of Waterford and Lismore wrote a detailed account of the sufferings of the Irish nation for the faith at this period to Cardinal Baronius. His letter is dated “Waterford, 1st of May, 1606.” He says : — “ There is scarcely a spot were Catholics can find a safe retreat. The impious soldiery, by day and night, pursue the defenceless priests, and mercilessly persecute them. Up to the present

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    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 283

29. Richard de Carew built seven castles in County Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1199

    Richard de Carew, described as a man of great power and name in the kingdom, died this year having built seven castles in County Cork.

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    “ This year died Richard de Carew, a man of great power and name in this kingdom, who built seven al castles in this county.

    AD “John Despenser was made Provost of Cork, and he

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 112

30. Ruins of Baltimore Castle (Dun na Sead)

    Baltimore · town · Cork · 1215

    The castle of Dun na Sead (Baltimore), erected by Sleviny, was anciently called Dun na Sead. Its ruins are shown on ordnance map sheet 150 at Baltimore village.

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    The castles of Dunnagall and Dun na Sead (Baltimore), by Sleviny. The ruins of the former are marked on the ordnance map of the county of Cork, sheet 150, on Ringarogy Island, in the parish of Creagh, in the east division of the barony of West Carbery ; and the ruins of the castles of Baltimore, which was anciently called Dun na p6ao, are shown on the same sheet at Baltimore village.

    The castle of Traigh-bhaile, near the harbour of Cuan Dor (Glandore), was erected by Barrett. This castle was afterwards called Cloghatrad - Y ally, and belonged to Donnell na Carton O’Donovan, chief of Clann-Loughlin, who died on the 10th of May, 1580, and to his son, and grandson. It was situated in the townland of Aghatubridmore, in the parish of Kilfaughnabeg, and is now generally called Glandore Castle.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 117

    As the companion tells it

    Up ahead is Baltimore, where the ruins of a castle still stand at the village. It was built by Sleviny around 1215 and was anciently called Dun na Sead. The ordnance map marks these ruins on sheet 150, right at Baltimore itself.

31. Sir Thomas Norreys slain at Kilteely, 1599

    Kilteely · town · Limerick · 1599

    Sir Thomas Norreys, President of Munster, was killed by Thomas Burke at Kilteely, County Limerick, in July 1599.

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    4. President of Munster ; he was slain by Thomas Burke, at Kilteely, Co. Limerick, July, 1599-

    192 THE PEOPLE REFUSING TO GIVE UP THE MASS.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 168

32. St. Fachtna as abbot of Molana at mouth of Blackwater

    Durnish · townland · Limerick · 500–599

    Tradition mentioned by Lynch holds that St. Fachtna, before proceeding to Ross, was abbot of a monastery called Molana, situated on the islet of Dairinis at the mouth of the Blackwater. This may have caused confusion with another Molana in Hy-Kinselagh.

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    1. Archdall's Monasticon , new edition, p. 143. — St. Fachtna is commemorated in all our ancient Martyrologies on the 14th of August. The entry in the Martyrology of Donegal on the 14th of August seems, however, at first sight to exclude St. Fachtna from the See of Ross. The whole entry for that day is as follows : — “ Fachtna, Bishop and Abbot of Dairinis Maclanfaidh, in Hy-Ceimselach ; forty-six years was his age,, and he was of the race of Lughaidh, son of Ith, according to the Seanchus, Echlech, Cnimmea, and Caemhan, three sons of Daighre, Broeadh, Dinil.” — (Martyrology of Donegal , page. 219.) Thus all mention is omitted of Rossailithir. There is, however, some confusion in this entry, owing probably to a transposition of names. We are, happily, able to detect the error by the correspondent entry in Martyrology of Tallaght, as preserved in the Roman fragment of the Book of Leinster, which is as follows : — “XIX. Kalendas Septembris, Fachtna Mac Mongan O Ros- Ailithir : Dinil Macintsair Mac-Intsaeir, Episcopas et Abbas Darinsi Maclianfeid Broceain Mac Lugdach, Cummini, Coemin Aicelig.” Thus it was not St. Fachtna who was abbot of Darinis Molana in Hy-Kinnselagh, but St. Mac-am-Isaer. What possibly gave occasion to this confusion of names was the tradition mentioned by Lynch, that St. Fachtna, before proceeding to Ross, was abbot of another monastery called also Molana, situate on the islet of Daisinis, at the mouth of the Blackwater.

    2. Archdall's Monasticon, new edition, p. 145. See for details of archrelogical interest under the word Ross in the topographical part of this work.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 83

33. St. Molagga's church at Timoleague

    Timoleague · town · Cork · 1200–1300

    St. Molagga is said to have founded a church at Timoleague, where a noble Franciscan abbey was later erected in the thirteenth century. The saint's memory was venerated in many places in the south of Ireland.

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    The memory of the saint is still venerated in. many places in the South of Ireland. At Timoleague, where a noble Franciscan abbey was erected in the thirteenth century, St. Molagga is said to have founded a church also. According to tradition he was buried at Leabha Mologga, and his feast was kept both at Trulach-Mkin in Munster, and. at Lannbeehuir in Leinster.

    The place called At/i-Cros-Molaga , between Mitchelstown and Kildorrery, Co. Cork, is named after him, and Eidham Malaga was the ancient name for St. Molagga : Church near Marshalstown, Co. Cork.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 49

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Timoleague in Cork. St. Molagga is said to have founded a church here, and later, in the thirteenth century, a noble Franciscan abbey was erected on the site. His memory was venerated in many places across the south of Ireland. Tradition holds he was buried at Leabha Mologga, and his feast was kept both at Trulach-Mkin in Munster and at Lannbeehuir in Leinster.

34. Underground stream and cave at Midleton

    Midleton · town · Cork

    A cave and an underground stream are found near Midleton, formed by the dissolution of limestone by rainwater charged with carbonic acid. These features illustrate the special denudation processes affecting limestone districts.

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    of the cave). There is another near Midleton, where there is also an underground stream. There are celebrated caves at the Ovens (this name being a corruption of Uamhainn, the cave) seven miles westward of Cork. These have winding alleys and crossing branches, sometimes broad enough for six or eight persons to walk abreast. They can be penetrated for about a quarter of a mile from the entrance. They are lined with stalactitic incrustations. The famous caves of Mitchelstown may be here mentioned, as some people imagine them to. be in this county, the village from which they are named being within its northern boundary, though they themselves are just outside, in Tipperary. They are half-way between Mitchels¬ town and Caher. There are two sets of them : the western

    _ that of Skeeheenarinka — has long beery known ; the eastern

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 348

35. Cuanna Mac Cailchine, chief of Fermoy, renowned for hospitality

    Fermoy · townland · Cork · 600–700

    Cuanna Mac Cailchine, chief of Feara Muighe (Fermoy) in the seventh century, was celebrated for his hospitality and munificence. His race also produced two saints venerated in Munster, Mochuille and Molaga.

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    horns. He is entitled the “ swift hero,” but whether this honourable appellation was generic or individual remains unproved. It is at least certain that Cuanna Mac Cailchine , who was chief of Feaia Muighe in the seventh century, was famous for hospitality and munificence, and the same race gave two saints to Munster, Mochuille and Molaga.6

    The O’Heas ( O' h- A odha) came from Muscraidhe Luachra » the country of the O’Heas, on the borders of the Blackwater fAbhainn Mhor). This district obtained its name from its contiguity to' the mountains of Sliabh Luachra in Kerry.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 29

36. Young Earl Desmond's complaint about Cork

    Cork · city · Cork

    The young Earl of Desmond complained about his reception in Cork, noting the town had 'so great a charter, so little honesty.' His grievance was that he could not get a good supper and that the mayor was not over civil, prompting Cecil to write indignantly to Carew about the treatment.

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    But his experience of Cork is not so favourable. The town,” he says, and we wonder he had the wit to make the observation, “ has so great a charter, so little honesty,” but the grievance was that he could not get a good supper, and

    I

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 264

37. Forts of Cork and Waterford made defensible

    Cork · city · Cork · 1625–1629

    During Sir Edward Villiers' government, French and Spanish threats of descent on Ireland exposed the neglected state of the forts of Cork and Waterford. The Earl of Cork lent £500 to the Lord President to render these forts defensible.

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    appointment of Sir Edward Villiers on the 27th of May. During his government the French and Spaniards gave out that in revenge for the expedition to Rochelle they would make a descent on Ireland, The forts of Cork and Waterford having been quite neglected, the Earl of Cork lent ^500 to the Lord President Villiers, with which these forts were made defensible. When Lord Wimbleton arrived at Kmsale with the king’s forces, Lord Cork took ten companies of foot, many of them being weak and wounded, and lodged and dieted them near three months upon his tenants. He supplied the general with ^500, and entertained him and all his ofhcers nobly at Lismore.”

    It is to be feared that Lord Cork’s tenants did not see the exact “nobility” of entertaining officers at their expense, or supplying a general1 with ^500, for which additional taxes were put on them,

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 280

38. James Fitz Maurice dies at Rathkeale, 1534

    Rathkeale · town · Limerick · 1534

    James Fitz Maurice, who died in 1529, was succeeded by Thomas Maol ('The Bald'), uncle of Maurice and son of Thomas who was beheaded at Drogheda. Thomas Maol died at an advanced age at Rathkeale in 1534.

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    the unfortunate Thomas, who was beheaded at Drogheda. He died at an advanced age, at Rathkeale, in 15 34. James, the thirteenth earl, was grandson of Thomas the last earl — a fact which may give the reader some idea of the difficulty a historian must encounter in tracing out the Desmond pedigree, superadding the confusion involved in similiarity of name, shortness of tenure, and extreme confusion of those who have written on the subject, and who have in many instances made the most contradictory statements.

    James had been educated in England, whither he had been sent as a hostage. On hearing that he was heir to the Desmond title and property, he requested permission of the “King’s Majesty” to take possession of the “lands and territorys, and quietly to settle his affayres.” How little he could have anticipated his fate when he set forth on his journey with a troop of friends and soldiers. He landed at Youghal, August 7, 1535, but as he passed “ through the Lord Roch, Viscount of Fermoy, his country,” an ambush was laid for him by his treacherous kinsman, Maurice — known, from this and other crimes, as Maurice the Murderer, or “ Maurice Dubh ” (the black). There can be no doubt that the object of this ambush was solely to murder the young earl. As soon as the bloody deed had been effected, all his followers were allowed to escape unhurt.9

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 135

39. Cork burned and Brigown plundered by Danes

    Brigown · townland · Cork

    During the Danish invasions, Cork was burned again and the monastery at Bri-Gobhann (Brigown) was plundered.

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    The first Danish invasion — Cloyne and Ross devastated — Cogadh Gall re Gaedhil — Extracts from this Work — Cork plundered — Innishannon, on the river Bandon — Curious prophecies — Bec- Mac-De — Prophecy of St. Bercan — Death of Cucaech, Abbot of Cloyne — Death of the Abbot of Kinneigh — Carbery — Rosscarbery — the Wood of the Pilgrims— Cork burned again — Bri-Gobhann (Brigown) plundered — Drowning of Turgesius, the Danish champion — Slaughter of the Danes by the men of Munster — Plunder of Cloyne, Ross, and Kenmare — Fight between the Black and White Gentiles — Death of Columb, Abbot of Cork — The Abbots of Cork and Lismore mortally.^ wounded by the Danes —

    Death ot another Abbot ol Cork — Forty years of comparative

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 5

40. Four Masters describe Desmond's domain from Dunquin to Waterford

    near Dunquin · parish · Kerry

    The Four Masters praised Earl James's just rule, lamenting his loss and declaring there was no need for watchtowers or closed doors from Dun-caoin (Dunquin) in Kerry to the meeting of the three waters near Waterford. This description delineates the vast extent of Desmond's jurisdiction across Munster.

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    “ The loss of this good man was woeful to his country, for there was no watch castle, or close doors, from Dun-caoin in Kerry to the green-bordered meeting of the three waters, on the confines of the province of Eochaidh, the son of Luchta, and Leinster.”6

    It is no matter of surprise, when such contradictory opinions are given in ancient records as to the lives of public men, that contradictory opinions should be expressed by those who

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 193

41. George II charter grants fairs at the Lough, Cork

    The Lough · electoral division · Cork

    The final charter, that of George II, gave the Corporation of Cork licence to hold two fairs annually at a place called the Lough.

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    “The final charter — that of George II. — gives licence to the Corporation to hold two fairs annually at a place called the Lough.

    “ Under these charters the government of the city was vested in a mayor, two sheriffs, a recorder, an unlimited number of aldermen, (persons who had served the office of mayor), and twenty-four burgesses, who formed the common council, dhe election of mayors and sheriffs hitherto had been vested in the freemen, under the title of the ‘ Friendly Club.’ The election took place annually, on the first Monday of July, three months before entering on office. It was managed by a kind of lottery. The names of all the resident burgesses were thrown into hat in open court, five of which being drawn out by a charity-boy the senior in point of service was declared the mayor elect, and the selection was supported of necessity by the votes of the freemen.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 409

42. Lord Muskery's camp at Rochfordstown repulsed

    Rochfordstown · townland · Cork · 1642

    Lord Muskery invaded Cork and established his camp at Rochfordstown, but his troops were soon repulsed with great loss during the Confederate Wars.

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    The Lord Justice had taken the rebel side also, and no quarter was the word, even before Cromwell came. The Irish attacked Bandon, under Mac Carthy Reagh, on the 1 8th July, 1642, and were repulsed with great slaughter, and the prisoners executed with the usual barbarity. About the same time Sir Charles Vavasor arrived in Youghal with a thousand men, and Cork was invaded by Lord Muskery. His camp was at Rochfordstown, but his troops were soon repulsed with great loss.

    The Parliamentary army were in such need of money, that they seized ^4,000, which Sir Robert Tynte was prudently despatching to England. He was, however, well recompensed afterwards. Lord Cork complained, pathetically, that whereas his income once had been fifty pounds a day, he had not now fifty pence a week.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 291

43. Lough Allua near Inchigeelagh

    near Lough Allua · lake or lakes · Cork

    Lough Allua lies west of Inchigeelagh and is fed by the river Lee. It is three miles long and half a mile broad, with wild and dreary scenery; a new road was lately made on its northern side.

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    Lough Allua lies to the west of Inchigeela. The river Lee flows into this lake. It is three miles in length, and about half a mile in breadth. The scenery is wild and dreary. A new road has been made lately on the northern side.

    Allo. — The ancient name of part of the river Blackwater, and of a small river flowing into the Blackwater through Kanturk. (See Mallow.)

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 389

44. O'Keeffes of Glanworth, barony of Fermoy

    Glanworth · town · Cork

    Gleann Amhnach (modern Glanworth), in the barony of Fermoy, Co. Cork, was the district of the O'Keeffes (O'Caoimh), who had their own king or prince receiving tribute of seven shields and seven swords. The Duggans (O'Dubhagain) were their neighbours in Fermoy before the English invasion.

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    Gleann Amhnach had then its own king or prince, to whom seven shields and seven swords were given as tribute,5 and no doubt he headed the O’Keeffes ( O'Caoimh ), whose district was Gleanna Amhnach , the present Gian worth, in the barony of Fermoy, Co. Cork. The Duggans ( O' Dub hag ain ) were their neighbours, and before the English invasion these two tribes possessed Fermoy, Condons and Clongibbons. The boundary between them cannot be determined precisely now, but the O’Duggans’ country was between O'Caoimh and the Ui Fidhghente. After the English invasion the country of Feara Muighe Feine was granted to the Flemings, from whom it passed to the Roches, and was called Crioch Riosteach , or “ Roche’s country.” The Duggans claim descent from the celebrated Druid Mogh Ruith . His descendant, who

    5. Book of Rights, p. 79. See also Fermoy in topographical part of present work, and Illustrated History, new edition, p. 240,

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 28

45. White Friars monastery ruins in Kinsale

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1350

    The Prior Stephen Prene obtained a quarter of land in Lischan from Robert Fitz-Richard in 1350. Part of the White Friars monastery ruins still remained in the north end of Kinsale at the time of writing.

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    house ; but Stephen Prene, the Prior of it, obtained in the year 1350 a quarter of land in Lischan, from Robert bitz- Richard, Balrayne. Part of the ruins of this monastery still remain in the north end of the town.

    “ In an inquisition taken in the town of Rosscarbery on the 8th of April, in the reign of James II., we find it set down that the town of Kyngsale was wont to appoint an adimral for the fishing season, and then he and the lord did join m setting the order for the fishing, and keep admirals court every' Monday, and all pecuniary punishments for treating the orders agreed upon were to be equally divided between the lord and the admiral.”

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 434

    As the companion tells it

    Up in the north end of Kinsale, part of the White Friars monastery still stands in ruin. In 1350, the prior Stephen Prene obtained a quarter of land in Lischan from Robert Fitz-Richard. Not much more than that survives in the record.

46. 14th-century diocese of Cloyne rent-roll and castle of Kilmaclenine

    Kilmaclenine · townland · Cork · 1364

    A 1364 rent-roll of the Bishop of Cloyne lists tenants and lands pertaining to the manor and castle of Kilmaclenine in the territory of Muscry Donegan. The lands named include Buttevant, Coolincy, Churchtown, Kilbolane, Tullylease, Kilbrin, Subulter, and Clonmeen, spanning the present baronies of Orrery and Duhallow.

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    Rents of his lordship the bishop of Cloyne, pertaining in parts of M us cry D oneycui to the manor and castle of Kilmaclenine, paid by all the undermentioned tenants in the time of the venerable father, the Lord John de Swafham, then bishop of Cloyne, a.d 1364. Here follow a list of tenants, their lands and rents. The lands were Bothon, (Buttevant) Coulhenery, (Coolincy), Ivilbrogan, Lakyn, (Lakeen), Brochoyn (Churchtown, Kilblan (Kilbolane), all parishes wholly in the present barony of Ossory, and partly in Fermoy, Cloncourth (Colman’s Well) the part which was anciently in the county Cork, and now either adjoins, or is included in Shandrum, in Orrery. Tullales (Tullylease) Kilcorcoran, Kilbrin, Subulter, andClonmyn (Clonmeen) parishes, in the present barony of Duhallow, and adjoining the barony of Orrory, on the south-west. From this it is clear that Dr. Donovan was wrong in making Muscry Donegan part of Barrymore barony, and Dr. O’Brien almost right in making it Orrery. Other reasons could be given in confirmation of this. As to Killede, the 3rd cantred granted by Fitz-Stephen to Philip de Barry, a range of hills to the south of Cork, and bordering on Barry Oge’s country of Kinclea, is called the Killeady Hills. Killede may be an alias for Kinclea (cinel-Aecla).

    Pobble O’Keeffe, a district in the barony of Duhallow, the country of the O’Keeffes or of O'Keeffe’s people. The O’Keeffes are an important southern sept.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 439

47. Battle at Mannisteranena near Bruff

    Bruff · town · Limerick · 1579–1580

    An engagement at Mannisteranena near Bruff proved very fatal to the Geraldines. Dr. Allen, a physician who had accompanied the expedition from Spain, was slain there.

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    An engagement took place at Mannisteranena, near Bruff, which proved very fatal to the Geraldines, and where Dr. Allen, a physician who had accompanied the expedition from Spain, was slain.8 After this, the whole country was desolated

    S. Smith, Fronde, and every other English author has made the mistake of calling Alien a priest and a Jesuit,

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 212

48. Caharagh parish religious demographics

    Caheragh · townland · Cork · 1690–1699

    Downes records that in Caharagh parish the ratio was thought to be forty Papists for every one Protestant. William Guricheen, a very old man, served as the Catholic priest there.

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    “ In the parish of Adnageehy, David Terry, papist, gives the seventh part of his nnlk to the poor. In Abbey strowry the rector or vicar usually demands, besides his |burying fees, when the man of the family or widow dies worth £$, He sum of 13s. 4ch, as a mortuary. If the man dies worth less than they demand his second best suit of clothes, or 6s. 8d. in lieu thereof. In Dromdaleague parish Felix McCarthy is priest ; he was here before the late troubles. A Protestant schoolmaster complains that Papists teach public school in this parish. In Caharagh parish ’tis thought that there are forty Papists for one Protestant; William Guricheen, a very old man, is priest there. In Cannaway parish, no church, no Protestant ; there is the ruins of a house in the church-yard ; there is a vault whole ; the priest built an altar in it about a year ago, when some person of note was ^buried : Denis Sweeney is priest of this parish and Macromp.

    Of Durrus, he writes : —

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 186

49. Catholics Forced to Pay Protestant Clergy Fees

    Cork · city · Cork · 1687

    In 1687 the Cork Grand Jury presentments recorded that Protestant clergy exacted fees from Catholic subjects for christening, purification, burying, and book money, suing them in spiritual courts and committing them to prison. Catholics had to support both their own clergy and Protestant ministers, intensifying sectarian hatred.

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    4. In 1687 they present— “That the Protestant clergy, under colour of law, exact

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    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 313

50. Cork city muniments kept under court house

    Cork · city · Cork · 1738

    The Cork city muniments examined by the author are kept in a large safe in a room under the court house. They date from 1738 and are decorated with royal and city arms, replacing older insignia presumed lost or destroyed during the 1690 siege.

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    I have examined the present city of Cork muniments. They are in the custody of the town clerk, and are kept in a large safe, in a room under the court house. They are very modern, bearing the date 1738, mid are decorated with the royal and city arms, and bear the names of the mayor and sheriffs for that city ; so that they cannot be the insignia mentioned in the old list, which I presume was lost or destroyed during the siege in 1690. The present water-bailifis’ oar is the gift of William and Mary, as you will see by the drawing. The maces were much battered or broken when the present cor¬ poration got them, and they had to b • repaired. Ihe corpora¬ tion sword is quite modern. The old one was sold (most illegally) by the family of the former sword-bearer. It was the most ancient thing the corporation possessed. I remember having seen it, and from the immense handle it had I have no doubt but that it was the one mentioned in our list. No person can tell where it is now. All the family, are dead. 1 suspect it is in London,’’

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 412

51. Dublin Capp of Maintenance used as model for Cork

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1703

    In 1703, the mayor of Cork was directed to send for a new Capp of Maintenance from Dublin. It was requested to be made after the manner of Dublin's own Capp of Maintenance.

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    “21 January, 1703. — Whereas the Capp of Maintenance, anciently belonging to this city, was carried away with the sword and maces, upon the surrender of this city, or otherwise lost, so that there has been no such thing ever since. Now, for as much as the same was anciently granted as a badge of honour to this city, it is thought fit that a new one be bought, etc., the mayor having proposed to send for one to Dublin, is desired to direct that it be after the manner of that citty e’s, and that the charge thereof be paid by the chamber laine out of the public revenue, and to be allowed the same in his account.”

    “ It was ordered that the city chest be sent to the mayors house, and all the grants, charters, counterparts of leases, bonds, hooks, and other papers of moment belonging to this corporation, in their own right, or in trust for the hospital of St. Stephens, together with the common seale, be forth wth put therein, and the three keys belonging thereunto be kept by the persons following, viz. : — One by the mayor of the citty for the time being, one by Aid. Daniel Crone, and one by Aid. Wm. Goddard, and the chest to pass from mayor to mayor, and in regard it is conceived yl the present common seale, being made since the late warr is less than the former

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 413

52. Earl James Desmond dies at Askeaton

    Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1558

    James, the fifteenth Earl of Desmond, died at Askeaton in 1558 after being commissioned to continue the parliament. He was succeeded by Gerald, his eldest son by his second wife, despite the true heir's attempts to assert his rights.

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    The new earl was received with great condescension by the Emrlish km°\ who was anxious to Keep peace m Ii eland umil his continental affairs were more settled. Desmond was made lord high treasurer of Ireland, which office he held to the end of the reign of Queen Mary ; and in July, 1543; ^orc^ deputy, St. Leger, was authorized to make him a grant, by patent, of a house and parcel of land near Dublin, for the keeping of his horses and train when he attended the parlia¬ ment or council, and for this purpose St Marys Abbey was bestowed upon him. In 15 5^ a great court w as held in Limerick, to which O'Carroll repaired under the safe protection of the earl, the mayor of Limerick, and the English and Irish who were present at that court. He was commissioned to continue the parliament, November 1, 1 5 5 7s but he died the following year at Askeaton. He was succeeded by Gerald, his eldest son by his second wife. The true heir vainly attempted to assert his rights,; but although he had the assistance of the Lord Kerry and others, might triumphed over right, and Earl Gerald sat as lord of Desmond in a parliament held in Dublin, a d. 1559.

    The “ Four Masters” give a very favourable account of the rule of this earl. Notwithstanding his act of injustice towards his own son, he is said to have been just to others, and they declare : — •

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 192

53. Forfeiture of Cork estates after civil war

    Cork · city · Cork · 1691

    A general forfeiture of estates followed the civil war in County Cork. The Earl of Clancarty was the heaviest sufferer, while the Coppingers, Galways, Barrys, Goolds, Driscolls, Roches, MacCarthys, Nangles, Meaghers, and Sarsfields were all subjected to severe confiscation.

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    There was a general forfeiture of estates, as usual, after each civil war. The Earl of Clancarty was the heaviest sufferer, but the Coppingers, Galways, Barrys, Goolds, Driscolls, Roches, Mac Carthys, Nangles, Meaghers, and Sarsfields were subjected to severe confiscation.

    r. Want of shoes for his soldiers was one of Marlborough’s special troubles. He had five hundred men before Kinsale and not a hundred pair of shoes among them, “ and shoes were not to be got for money, even if he had it.” Sir James Cotter, who was a staunch adherent of the Stuarts, was empowered to raise ,£200 in the Co. Cork for the king’s service, and further got an order to seize 600 pair of shoes which Captain Mac Gil ly cuddy had possessed himself of. From this it would appear that the Mac Gilly cuddys had gone over to the winning side.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 305

54. Foundation of Fermoy Monastery

    Fermoy · townland · Cork

    The Monastery of Fermoy was founded by St. Finncha, who was educated in the Monastery of Benchor (Bangor) by St. Comgall.

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    His bounty to the poor — Quatrain of the seven and twenty Bishops of Ross— St. Fachtna styled the “ hairy ”— His vocation encou¬ raged by St. Ita— He applies to St. Mochaemoc for the cure of his sight— St. Fachtna believed to be also the patron of Raphoe — His commemoration by AEngus and by St. Cuiman of Conor— Obituaries of the Abbots of “ Ross of the Pilgrims Foundation of the Monastery of Fermoy by St. Finncha- — His education in the Monastery of Benchor (Bangor) by St, Comgall -lhe tame of this Monastery — Opinion of St. Bernard— The Rules of the Monks of « Great Cork,” Fermoy. Cloyne, and Brigown -Their devotion to the study of Holy Scripture— Their occupations— Devotion to the celebration of Mass -The translation of important Irish ecclesias¬ tical documents by the Rev. Dr. Todd and Rev. Dr. Reeves- How humility and charity were practised in the monastery i he

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 5

55. Glencollin colliery near Kingwilliamstown

    Ballydesmond · town · Cork

    Coal seams were worked at Glencollin colliery, situated about a mile south of Kingwilliamstown (modern Ballydesmond). The coal came in three varieties: anthracite, culm, and pindy.

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    The principal useful product is, of course, the coal, which is of three kinds, viz. : — anthracite, sometimes containing iron pyrites ; culm, which is a laminated coal, crumbling down on exposure to the air ; and pindy, a shale which is sometimes sufficiently carbonaceous to be used as fuel. Seams of coal have been worked in different places near the Mullaghareirk hills, and at Glencollin colliery, about a mile S. of Kingwilliamstown. There are two lines of collieries beginning two or three miles S.W. of Kanturk, and running, for eight or nine miles, towards W.S.W. ; of these the Dromagh and Lisnacon collieries are the most important. Several pits of culm have been worked near Gneeves and Bally dough, six or eight miles E.S.E. of Kanturk. Iron-stone and wavellite occurs in this formation, and some spas rise therein, as near Kanturk, etc.

    We have now described all the geological formations of Cork, except the Drift ; but chronological order requires that we post¬ pone the consideration of it for the present.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 352

56. Great court held in Limerick, 1550

    Limerick · city · Limerick · 1550

    In 1550 a great court was held in Limerick, to which O'Carroll repaired under the safe protection of the Earl of Desmond, the mayor of Limerick, and the English and Irish who were present at that court.

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    The new earl was received with great condescension by the English king, who was anxious to keep peace in Ireland until his continental affairs were more settled. Desmond was made Lord High Treasurer of Ireland, which office he held to the end of the reign of Queen Mary ; and in July, 1 543, the Lord Deputy, St. Leger, was authorized to make him a grant, by patent, of a house and parcel of land near Dublin, for the keeping of his horses and train when he attended the parlia¬ ment or council, and for this purpose St. Mary’s Abbey was bestowed upon him. In 1550 a great court was held in Limerick, to which O’Carroll repaired, under the safe pro¬ tection of the earl, the mayor of Limerick, and the English and Irish who were present at that court. He was commis¬ sioned to continue the parliament, November 1, 1557, but he died the following year at Askeaton. He was succeeded by Gerald, his eldest son by his second wife. The true heir vainly attempted to assert his rights, but although he had the assistance of the Lord Kerry and others, might triumphed over right, and Earl Gerald sat as Lord of Desmond in a parliament held in Dublin, a.d. 1 5 59.1

    1. The exact amount of the tribute imposed upon Mac Carthy More by the Earl of Desmond has not been ascertained. Dr. O’Donovan quotes the following from the author of Carbritz Notitia, who wrote in 1686 : —

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 136

57. Hamlet of Dungarvan at Kiln-Lee confluence

    Dungarvan · town · Waterford

    Near the foot of Shandon Castle, where the Kiln river meets the Lee, stood the hamlet of Dungarvan. Close by, where Daly's distillery stood, was the Benedictine Convent of St. John, still commemorated in the place name John Street.

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    ££ In the north-west suburb, on the North Mall, where North Abbey-square now stands, was the North Abbey. It was, as you see, actually within arrow-shot of the city walls and North Gate fort. In Elizabeth’s time it also was suppressed. Its rich possessions had been granted to the Skiddys. But there also the Friars somehow kept their ground. Farther on to the east, where St. Mary’s Church now stands, was Shandon Castle. It was perched on the verge of a precipice, over¬ hanging the river. The adjacent lane is still sometimes known as Shandon Castle-lane. There the Barrys once kept splendid state. There also the Judges of Assize held courts of gaol delivery. Nearly at its foot, just where the Kiln river meets the Lee, was the hamlet of Dungarvan. Close by, where Daly’s distillery now stands, was, at the time of which I speak, the Benedictine Convent of St. John. The place is still called John-street. In 1296 the ‘Convent Question’ was raised about the founding of this convent. Edward I., by royal writ, referred to the Chief Justice of Ireland whether a convent should be established here. The Chief Justice reported that such an institution would be ad communem commodum et communem utilitatem totius patriot, and so the convent was founded and flourished for centuries.

    £ £ How did the Cork folk live in the sixteenth century ? They

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 272

58. Loo man-of-war wrecked leaving Baltimore harbour

    Baltimore · town · Cork

    The Loo man-of-war was lost while turning out of Baltimore harbour after running onto a rock. The crew and most of the rigging and guns were saved from the wreck.

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    “ April 30th. The Loo man-of-war was lost as she was turning out of Baltimore harbour, by running on a rock. The men, with most of the rigging and guns, were saved.

    “ August 16. The Marquis of Winchester, and the Earl of Galway, lords justices, set out from Dublin to Kilkenny, where they were sumptuously entertained by the Duchess of Ormond. On the 1 8th they arrived at Waterford, being met on the road by several gentlemen, and, near the city, by the mayor and corporation, with whom they dined. Next day, they viewed the garrison and the fort of Duncannon, where they were entertained by the governor, Colonel Purcell. After knighting John Mason, Esq., the mayor, their lordships proceeded to Clonmel, attended by the sheriff, and several gentlemen of the county of Tipperary, and by the mayor, aldermen, and recorder of Clonmel. They reviewed several regiments at Two-milebridge, who were there encamped. From Clonmel they pro¬ ceeded to Cork. On the 23rd they lay at Colonel Barry’s, near Castle-Lyons, and dined next day at Waterpark with the Lord Chief Justice Pine.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 307

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Baltimore, on the 30th of April, the Loo man-of-war was lost as she was turning out of Baltimore harbour, by running on a rock. The men, with most of the rigging and guns, were saved.

59. Loyalist forces march to Buttevant

    Buttevant · town · Cork · 1641

    Lord Mount Garrett, a descendant of the Earl of Ormond, commanded the loyalist party and marched to Buttevant. There General Barry took command of the Munster contingent during the 1641 rising.

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    The loyalist party was under the command of Lord Mount Garrett, a descendant of the Earl of Ormond. He marched to Buttevant, where General Barry took the command of the Munster contingent.

    There were two castles in Mallow, then the property of the Jephsons, who were on the rebel side, and both of these were taken by the loyalists. When “compensation” came to be

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 290

60. Mac Maurice lays waste Magunihy in revenge

    Magunihy · barony · Kerry

    Mac Maurice committed great depredations in revenge, laying waste the territory of Magh O y Coinchinn (Magunchy) from the hills westwards. This was a retaliatory act following the taking of the castle of the lake.

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    Great depredations were committed by Mac Maurice in revenge, he laying waste Magh O-y Coinchinn (Magunchy) from the hills westwards.

    James Desmond imperilled his property and title, by a secret correspondence with Charles Y. of Spain, and was eventually summoned to London when his intrigues were discovered. But the earl had family experience of such invitations, and preferred the wilds of Kerry a sa residence, and Kerry kernes as his guardians. The Earl of Kildare, then viceroy, was ordered to arrest him ; but the command was more easily issued than fulfilled. The earl was either unwilling or unable to obey the royal mandate ; and Cardinal Wolsey, who is credited by the Geraldine writers with a strong prejudice against that family, worked so industriously on the king against the viceroy that he was sent for to defend his conduct. The result was the false rumour of the earl’s death, and the famous but fatal insurrection of Silkin Thomas.

    Internet Archive historyofcitycou0000cusa, Chapter 135