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Cistercian Abbey at Fermoy founded 1270
Fermoy · townland · Cork · 1270–1599
A Cistercian abbey was founded at Fermoy in 1270 by Sir Richard de Rupella (or de Ruche, now Roche), who had served as Lord Chief Justice of Ireland in 1261. Essex's army crossed the ford near this monastery on his march southwards.
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f Monastery at Fermoy. — An Abbey of Cistercian Monks was founded bere in 1270 by Sir Richard de Rupella or de Rupe (now Roche) who was Lord Chief Justice "of Ireland in 126L.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 143
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Don Juan de Aquila offers to surrender Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1601
After the defeat at Kinsale, Don Juan de Aquila sent a message to the Lord Deputy requesting to parley, proposing to deliver up Kinsale and all other places held by the Spanish, including castles put into his hands by Irish chieftains, in exchange for honourable departure with transports for his army.
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The overture was, to deliver up Kinsale, and all other places — the very castles which the Irish chieftains had put into his hands — on condition of his being allowed to depart on honorable terms, with
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 168
As the companion tells it
Up ahead is Kinsale, in County Cork. In 1601, after the defeat here, Don Juan de Aquila offered to surrender Kinsale and all other places the Spanish held, on condition his army could depart honourably. The Lord Deputy demanded he leave behind treasure and artillery, and Don Juan refused.
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Don Juan's final departure from Kinsale confirmed
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1602
Lord Deputy Mountjoy reported to the English council that Don Juan and all remaining Spaniards departed from Kinsale on Tuesday 16 March 1602, with favourable winds suggesting they were near the coast of Spain.
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The wind changes on the '20th of February, and 1374 soldiers set sail from Kinsale to Spain. Don Juan embarked at Kinsale on the 8th of March, an<l sailed on the 16th. The lord deputy, writing to the English council, says, "Don Juan and all the rest of the Spaniards departed from Kinsale, on Tuesday, the 16th, and that the wind since hath served so well, as we assure ourselves, by this, they are near the coast of Spain." The following letter announces his arrival, and his high opinion of Carew, notwithstanding the theft of the dispatches : —
"A letter from DON JUAN DE AQUILA to the LOBD PRESIDENT.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 175
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Kinsale, this is where the last of the Spanish presence in Ireland came to an end in 1602. On the 20th of February, 1374 soldiers sailed from here for Spain. Don Juan embarked on the 8th of March and sailed on the 16th. The lord deputy, writing to the English council, said, "Don Juan and all the rest of the Spaniards departed from Kinsale, on Tuesday, the 16th, and that the wind since hath served so well, as we assure ourselves, by this, they are near the coast of Spain."
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James, son of poet Earl of Desmond, sent to Thomond for education
Thomond · street · Dublin · 1388
Garrett, the poet Earl of Desmond, sent his son James to Thomond to receive a thoroughly Irish education, for which he required the king's permission. This was granted on a Patent Roll dated 8th December 1388, as a reward for his loyalty despite being a genuine Irishman.
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In order that the poet's son, James, should receive a thoroughly Irish training, he sent him to Thomond to be educated. For this he required the king's permission. This permission was graciously granted him, as a reward of his loyalty, though so genuine an Irishman ; for the two things are not really incompatible. On a Patent Eoll of the 8th of December, 1388, and 12th Richard II., we find a license from the
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 27
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Kilcrea Castle described and surrendered to Captain Slingsby
Kilcrea · townland · Cork · 1602
Kilcrea Castle, described as a square tower seventy feet high enclosed by a narrow water-filled moat, was deemed of good importance to command the country. It was rendered to Captain Slingsby, sent by the president to take possession.
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* The Castle of Kilcrea.— Mr. Windele calls it "a pile of considerable extent. though inferior in importance and size to that of Blarney. Its site is enclosed by a narrow moat, still filled with water. The castle itself is a square tower, seventy feet high."
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 186
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Lord Sleynie of Baltimore's former revenue and estate
Baltimore · town · Cork
An address from County Cork inhabitants listed Lord Sleynie of Baltimore among the English lords whose revenues had been lost. His yearly revenue was £800 sterling, besides havens and creeks, before the Irish regained the country.
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" First, the Lord Marquis Caro ; his yearly revenue was, besides, Dorzeyhaven, and other creeks, £2,200 sterling ; the lord Barnewale of Beerhaven ; his yearly revenue was, besides Bearehaven and other creeks, £1,600 sterling: the lord Vggan of the great castle ; his yearly revenue was, besides havens and creeks, £1.300 sterling ; the lord Balram of Emforte ; his yearly revenues, besides havens and creeks, £1,300 sterling: the lord Courcy of Kilbrittain ; his yearly revenue, besides havens and creeks, £1,500 sterling : the lord Mandeville of Barrenstelly ; his yearly revenue, besides havens and creeks, £1,500 sterling : the lord Arundell of the Strand ; his yearly revenue, besides havens and creeks, £ 1 ,500 sterling : the lord Baron of the Guard ; his yearly revenue, besides havens and creeks, £1,100 sterling : the lord Sleynie of Baltimore ; his yearly revenue, besides havens and creeks, £800 sterling : the lord Roche of Poole castle ; his yearly revenue, besides havens and creeks, £1,000 sterling. The king's majesty hath the lands of the late young Barry, by forfeiture, the yearly revenue whereof, besides two rivers and creeks, and all other casualties, is £1,800 sterling."
The address goes on to say, that the power of these English lords was at one time equal to their property ; that they had succeeded in hunting down the Irish, and driving them, like a pack of hungry wolves, into
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 28
As the companion tells it
You're coming up on Baltimore, down in Cork. This was Lord Sleynie's country, and what he lost here was measured in hard figures. An address from the inhabitants of County Cork set down the revenues the English lords had once drawn from this coast, before the Irish took it back. Lord Sleynie of Baltimore was named among them. His yearly revenue was £800 sterling, besides havens and creeks. He stood alongside others in the same list: the Lord Marquis Caro, whose revenue besides Dorzeyhaven and other creeks was £2,200 sterling; Lord Barnewale of Beerhaven, £1,600; Lord Vggan of the great castle, £1,300; Lord Balram of Emforte, £1,300; Lord Courcy of Kilbrittain, £1,500; Lord Mandeville of Barrenstelly, £1,500; Lord Arundell of the Strand, £1,500; the Lord Baron of the Guard, £1,100; and Lord Roche of Poole castle, £1,000. The king's majesty held the lands of the late young Barry by forfeiture, worth £1,800 sterling besides two rivers and creeks. The address said the power of these lords was once equal to their property. They had hunted down the Irish and driven them, in the words of the source, "like a pack of hungry wolves," into —
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Thomas FitzThomas at Connough Castle and burial at Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1593
Thomas FitzThomas, who avoided involvement in his brother's or son's rebellion, lived peaceably in his castle of Connough and died there in 1593. He was interred among his ancestors in the Franciscan abbey at Youghal, having been granted the barony of Kinnatalloon and the manor of Castlemore near Cork by his father.
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* Connough. — Here he died, anno 1593, and was interred among his ancestors, in the Franciscan abbey at Youghal. It appears by a paper in the Bodleian Library, that his father, the fifteenth earl, made him a grant of the barony of Kinnatalloon, and the manor of Castlemore, near Cork. lie left three sons, James, John, and Gerald, and one daughter, who married Donald Mac Carthy Keagh.
276 HISTORY OF CORK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 125
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Trial of Thomas de Carew's title claim in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1327–1377
Thomas de Carew claimed the estate of Robert Fitzstephen during the reign of Edward III, and his claim was tried in Cork before Sir Anthony Lucy, Lord Justice of Ireland. The decision found Fitzstephen had been a bastard who died without issue, and that he had enfeoffed Maurice Fitzthomas of the castle and manor of Dunemarke.
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This assumption of Irish titles was by no means a rare occurrence. We find Thomas de Carew, in the reign of Edward III., setting up a title, as heir to Fitzstephen. Carew' s right was tried in Cork, before Sir Anthony Lucy, Lord Justice of Ireland. The decision was as follows : —
" That Robert Fitzstephen died seized of the moiety of the estate granted "by King Henry II. to him and Cogan ; and that the said Fitzstephen was a bastard,* and died without issue of his body ; that the claim of Thomas de Carew, asserting that he and his ancestors were heirs to Fitzstephen, could not be true, because the said Fitzstephen was a bastard, and died without heir of his body ; and further, that the said Fitzstephen, in his life time, enfeoffed Maurice Fitzthomas, before he was created Earl of Desmond, of the castle and manor of Dunemarke, and the moiety of the estate granted him by King Henry II."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 20
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Conor O'Brien captured in Coill Mhor near Charleville
Charleville · town · Cork · 1596
In 1596, Conor O'Brien was taken preying in Coill Mhor, or the Great Wood, near Charleville. He was subsequently brought to Cork where Sir Thomas Norris, Lord President of Munster, had him hanged.
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Soon after this, Sir Thomas Norris returned to Cork to his duties of Lord President, where he hung Conor
* Lord Justice, Sir William "Russell, arrived in Dublin the 31st of January, 1594. He was the youngest son of Francis, Earl of Bedford.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 131
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Earl of Desmond arrested at Kilmallock
Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1567
The Earl of Desmond was arrested at Kilmallock by the Lord Justice in 1567. He was then conveyed through Limerick, Galway, and Athlone before finally being imprisoned in Dublin.
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* Arrested.—" The Earl of Desmond was taken prisoner at Cill Mocheallog [Kilmallock] by the Lord Justice, who conveyed him to Limerick, from thence to Galway, to Athlone, and finally to Dublin."— Four Masters, A.L. 1567.
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 95
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James of Desmond seeks lease of Adare lands
Adare · townland · Limerick · 1537
James Fitz-John, the Pretended Earl of Desmond, requested a lease of Groom and Adare and lands in the county of Limerick belonging to the Earl of Kildare, promising to pay the rents if granted. This was part of his articles of submission to the king in 1537.
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James promises, in the first place, to be a most obedient subject, to assist in maintaining the authority of the king's judges and other law officers ; to levy all taxes and benevolences granted to the king's highness ; not to ally himself with or support the king's enemies ; to defend and maintain the king's cities of Cork, Limerick, Youghal, Kinsale, and Kilmallock, and to protect all merchantmen. If he should get a lease of Groom and Adare, and lands in the county of Limerick, belonging to the Earl of Kildare, he will pay the rents. Finally, although he repudiates the claims of that bastard, James Fitzmaurice, who is a traditor of high treason against the king's majesty, he is content to leave the decision of his right of title to the king.
Crumwell acknowledges receipt of the earl's articles, and directs St. Leger to proceed with him; and "as he alegyth bothe bastardy and trayson against Jamys Fitz-Morys, it is the king's pleasure that he shall article the points of said treason, and write the evidence of the basdardy, declaring himself frankly."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 66
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Kilcolman Castle and Spencer seignory lands
Kilcolman · townland · Cork · 1638
An inquisition records that Sylvanus Spencer was seized of the Castle of Kilcolman with 300 acres of demesne land forming the seignory. Other portions were leased to various tenants including Edward Henton, David Lowes, John Roche and others with holdings ranging from 100 to 400 acres.
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said Sylvanus Spencer is seized in his demeasne as of fee of the Castell of Kilcoltnane, with ccc. acres of land p. cell of the said seignory, being the demeasne lands of the same."
The " Search," or " Inquisition," goes on to say that other portions of the property were " set and leased to Edward Henton, who had 400 acres ; David Lowes, who had a house and 100 acres ; Geffrey Hoorde, who had 100 acres ; John Liech, who had a house and 100 acres; John Ridgwaie, who had 400 acres; John Roche, who had a house and 100 acres."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 140
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Ships with arms and munition sent to Waterford
Waterford · city · Waterford · 1551
Alongside orders to survey the south-western coast for fortification in 1551, the Lord Deputy was advised that ships bearing arms and munition had already been dispatched to Waterford.
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The Lord Deputy was instructed, in the early part of 1551, to visit Cork, Kinsale, Baltimore, and Beare, and to report what points of the south-western coast required to be fortified; he was also advised that ships had been sent to Waterford with arms and munition. He remonstrated, and expressed his inability of fortifying either Cork or Kinsale without money from the mint. He informs the Privy Council that he has the sons of the Earls of Desmond and Thomond ready to send into England. He acknowledges the arrival of a thousand soldiers and a hundred and twenty pioDeers, but has no money to pay them.
St. Leger retired from the Deputyship in the May of 1551, and Sir James Croft was appointed in his stead. Mr. St. Leger, the son, gets the office of Andrew Brereton, who has, as he states, " honestly served." The Earls of Desmond, Thomond, Clanricard and the Earl of Tyrone, with the Countess, his wife, repair to Dublin to welcome the new Lord Deputy. These Irish rebel lords are being converted into courtiers. Andrew Brereton, who has lost office, calls Tyrone a traitor, and says he wrote to the King of France, promising to join him against King Edward. Mac Carthy More submits; an oath of fealty is preparing for his people.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 83
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Sir George Carew departs Cork, February 1603
Cork · city · Cork · 1603
Sir George Carew, Lord President of Munster, left Cork in February 1603 after appointing joint commissioners for the province's government. He arrived in Chester to hear the first report of Queen Elizabeth's death.
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And never sea - sick mariner, in a tempestuous storm, more desired his wished-for harbour, nor virgin bride, her nuptial morn, than Sir George to see the queen, and "kiss the shadowes of her royal feet." He knows not that these royal feet are on the very borders of the Land of the shadow of Death. But he delays in order to appoint Sir Charles Wilmot and Sir George Thornton joint Commissioners for the government of the province. He left Cork in February, 1603, remained about three weeks in Dublin, and on the 20th of March sailed for Beaumaris. He
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 192
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Barryscourt Castle and Giraldus tradition
near Barryscourt · street · Cork
Barryscourt Castle near Carrigtwohill was traditionally believed to be where Giraldus Cambrensis, himself a Barry, composed part of his work on the Irish conquest. The author suspects it may be of a more modern date than the thirteenth century.
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In the kingdom of Cork alone, we have the castle of Muinter Bhaire, in Kilcrohane, erected by Mac Cuddihy. The castles of Dun-na-mbare, or Dunnamarc, and Aird Tuilighthe, the castle of Dunloe, the castle of Kilforgla, or Killorglin, the castle of the Mang, or Castlemaine, (in Kerry,) the castles of Moylahiff, of Callanafersy, of Cloonmealane, and of Curreens, now Currans, by Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald. The castle of Airlioch, by Eoche. The castles of Dunnagall and Dunna-sead, (Baltimore,) by Sleviny. The castle of Traigh- C'haile, near the harbour of Cuan-Dor, (Glandore,) by Barrett. This castle was afterwards called Cloghatradbally, and belonged to Donell na Carton O'Donovan, chief of Clan-loughlin, who died in 1580. The castles of Timoleague and Dundeady, by Nicholas Boy de Barry. The castle of Carrigaline, by De Cogan, and of Ahamartha, by the Fitzgeralds, both on the Carrigaline river, and Lohart castle, near Cecilstown, in the possession of the Earl of Egmont, which, although in a state of great preservation, is thought, by Smith and others, to have been built in the reign of king John. It is generally supposed, that the castle of Barry's court, near Carrigtwohill, was built during the same century. "We suspect it is of a more modern date, although there is a tradition that Giraldus Cambrensis, who was a Barry, composed a portion of his work on the Irish conquest within its walls. It is a large quadrangular structure, with three towers, communicating at each story with the principal apartments of the quadrangle. The arches are beautifully turned, and the marks of the chisel on the cut-stone round the
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 13
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Cantred of Killede and Imokilly barony
Imokilly · barony · Cork
The cantred of Killede or Killeagh corresponds to the present barony of Imokilly, originally held by the O'Fonaynes, O'Lomascys, and O'Brigans. The De Rupes (Roches) took the south-western part, retaining Roche's tower and Trabolgan, while the Fitzgeralds, Earls of Desmond, held the north-eastern portion.
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By the cantred of Killede or Killeagh, we understand the present barony of Imokilly,* which was originally in the possession of the O'Eonaynes, O'Lomascys, and O'Brigans. The De Eupes, or Eoches, got possession, at an early period, of the south-western part of the peninsula — we still have Eoche's tower, and Trabolgan, the principal residence of Edmund Burke Eoche, now Baron Fermoy — and the Eitzgeralds, the Earls of Desmond, of the north-eastern portion.
The cantred of Muscherie-Dunegant constituted the present baronies of Orrery and Kilmore, with Buttevant as the principal town. The O'Donegans, the O'v ullanans, and the Mac Clancys, or MacClanchys, were the original inhabitants of this district, before the Anglo-Norman invasion. We learn from O'Brien, the author of an Irish Dictionary, that " O'Donegan was chief lord, or petty king," of Muscherie-Dunegan, in the end of the tenth century. He refers it to " the judicious reader, if it be a likely story, that one Cairlre MusC) supposed son of a king of Meath, in the beginning of the third century, should have given the name of Muscry, [Muskerry] to every one of those territories,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 14
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Chief rents from Ballinskelligs and Killaha Abbey
Ballinskelligs · townland · Kerry
The Earle of Clancare received chief rents of approximately £4 yearly from the Abbey of Killaha and a similar amount from Ballinskelligs, along with rents from churchland in Beara.
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" Moreover, the Earle hath in Chief Rents yssuing out of Barrett's countrey, by the cyttie of Corke, £11 a yeare; out of the Abbey of Killaha, £4 a year or thereabouts ; out of Ballenskellig yearly as much ; out of certen churchland in Beare the like some ; besides he hath in demayne land, in the hundreds of Maygonie and Euraught, about his castle of the Pallace [in Kerry], his castle of * O'Dcmoghue of Glenflcsk, in Kerry.
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 128
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Cloghatradbally Castle near Glandore
near Glandore · population centre · Cork
A castle near Glandore harbour, originally called Traigh-Chaile and built by Barrett, was later known as Cloghatradbally. It belonged to Donell na Carton O'Donovan, chief of Clan-loughlin, who died in 1580.
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In the kingdom of Cork alone, we have the castle of Muinter Bhaire, in Kilcrohane, erected by Mac Cuddihy. The castles of Dun-na-mbare, or Dunnamarc, and Aird Tuilighthe, the castle of Dunloe, the castle of Kilforgla, or Killorglin, the castle of the Mang, or Castlemaine, (in Kerry,) the castles of Moylahiff, of Callanafersy, of Cloonmealane, and of Curreens, now Currans, by Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald. The castle of Airlioch, by Eoche. The castles of Dunnagall and Dunna-sead, (Baltimore,) by Sleviny. The castle of Traigh- C'haile, near the harbour of Cuan-Dor, (Glandore,) by Barrett. This castle was afterwards called Cloghatradbally, and belonged to Donell na Carton O'Donovan, chief of Clan-loughlin, who died in 1580. The castles of Timoleague and Dundeady, by Nicholas Boy de Barry. The castle of Carrigaline, by De Cogan, and of Ahamartha, by the Fitzgeralds, both on the Carrigaline river, and Lohart castle, near Cecilstown, in the possession of the Earl of Egmont, which, although in a state of great preservation, is thought, by Smith and others, to have been built in the reign of king John. It is generally supposed, that the castle of Barry's court, near Carrigtwohill, was built during the same century. "We suspect it is of a more modern date, although there is a tradition that Giraldus Cambrensis, who was a Barry, composed a portion of his work on the Irish conquest within its walls. It is a large quadrangular structure, with three towers, communicating at each story with the principal apartments of the quadrangle. The arches are beautifully turned, and the marks of the chisel on the cut-stone round the
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 13
As the companion tells it
As the road passes through Glandore in Cork, you are near the site of a castle once called Traigh-C'haile, built by Barrett near the harbour of Cuan-Dor. It was afterwards called Cloghatradbally, and belonged to Donell na Carton O'Donovan, chief of Clan-loughlin, who died in 1580. The book that records this lists it among many castles raised across the kingdom of Cork. Mac Cuddihy erected the castle of Muinter Bhaire in Kilcrohane. Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald built the castles of Dun-na-mbare, or Dunnamarc, and Aird Tuilighthe, the castle of Dunloe, the castle of Kilforgla, or Killorglin, the castle of the Mang, or Castlemaine in Kerry, the castles of Moylahiff, of Callanafersy, of Cloonmealane, and of Curreens, now Currans. Eoche built the castle of Airlioch. Sleviny built the castles of Dunnagall and Dun-na-sead, which is Baltimore. Nicholas Boy de Barry built the castles of Timoleague and Dundeady. De Cogan built the castle of Carrigaline, and the Fitzgeralds built the castle of Ahamartha, both on the Carrigaline river. Lohart castle near Cecilstown was in the possession of the Earl of Egmont. Though in great preservation, Smith and others thought it had been built in the reign of King John. The castle of Barry's Court near Carrigtwohill was thought to belong to the same century, though the author suspects it is more modern.
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Lice in Cork inns according to Fynes Moryson
Cork · city · Cork
A footnote citing Fynes Moryson reports that visitors to inns in the town of Cork could not get a bed without being swarmed with lice, illustrating the poor sanitary conditions of the period.
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f Wash their shirts four or five tinies in the year. — Fynes Moryson says, " You conld not get a bed in any inn, even in the tovn of Cork, without being swarmed with lice."
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 107
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Manors of Mallow, Broghil and Kilcolman assigned, 1418
Mallow · town · Cork · 1418
In 1418, the manors of Moyallow (Mallow), Broghil, and Kilcolman were assigned to Maurice, son of Thomas, the sixth Earl of Desmond, by his uncle James who had usurped the earldom. This transfer occurred during the earlship of James the Usurper.
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" Anno 1418. — . The manors of Moyallow, [Mallow] Broghil, and Kilcolman, were assigned to Maurice, the son of Thomas, the sixth Earl of Desmond, by his uncle [granduncle] James, who usurped the earldom."
* Sir John Talbot married the eldest daughter of Sir Thomas Neville, by Joan, the sole daughter and heiress of William, the last Lord Furnival.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 31
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Myles de Courcy's castle on the Head of Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork
Myles de Courcy, son of the celebrated John de Courcy, married a De Cogan and built a castle on the Head of Kinsale. Ancient maps show the names of De Cogan and De Courcy lying together near the port of Kinsale.
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The twenty-five knights' fees were to be " set out" to Richard de Cogan, " in some other place," under the advice of John Mareschall, and Meiler Fitz-Eenry, Lord Justice of Ireland. We suspect this portion of his inheritance was chosen near the port of Insovenagh, or Kinsale, where we see the name of De Cogan and De Courcy lying together, in ancient maps. Myles de Courcy, the son of the celebrated John de Courcy, married a De Cogan, and built a castle on the Head of Kinsale.
The romantic fortunes and misfortunes of John de Courcy, the ancestor of John Constantine de Courcy, the present lord of Kinsale, are more strange, and apparently extravagant, than any fiction ever penned ; but they, notwithstanding, form a veritable part of history. We have an -impression, though we are unable at the present moment to give our authority, that Merlin, a Welsh bard or seer, had predicted the conquests of the knight above whose helm three eagles* were displayed.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 16
As the companion tells it
As you come through Kinsale in Cork, this is where Myles de Courcy, son of the celebrated John de Courcy, built a castle on the Head of Kinsale. Myles married a De Cogan, and the two families' names lie together on ancient maps near the port. Richard de Cogan was to receive twenty-five knights' fees, set out in some other place, under the advice of John Mareschall and Meiler Fitz-Eenry, Lord Justice of Ireland. That inheritance was likely chosen near the port then called Insovenagh. The fortunes and misfortunes of John de Courcy, ancestor of John Constantine de Courcy, the present lord of Kinsale, are stranger than any fiction ever penned, yet form a veritable part of history. There is an impression that Merlin, a Welsh bard or seer, had predicted the conquests of the knight who displayed three eagles above his helm.
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O'Donovans dispossessed from Carbery by MacCarthy
near Kilbrittain · street · Cork
The O'Donovans were the original princes of Carbery on the south-western coast of county Cork before being dispossessed by the ancestors of Florence MacCarthy of Kilbrittain Castle.
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f Who lived at Bruree. — The O'Donovans were the original princes of Carbery, on the south-western coast of the county of Cork, of which territory they wore dispossessed by the ancestors of the famous Florence Mac Carthy, of Xilbrittau castle.
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 2
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Refuge near Mellifont Abbey
Mellifont · townland · Louth
After crossing the Boyne, Hugh Roe O'Donnell was taken through a dense grove to a mansion house. This house was located at or near the Abbey of Mellifont, belonging to a friend of O'Neill.
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f Distinguished English youth. — The Four Masters do not give the name- The biographer of Hugh Roe O'Neill says, the mansion was at, or near, the Abbey of Mellifont, where Dervorgill, the Helen of Irish history, died.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 130
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Tirrell raids Mallow garrison at noon
Mallow · town · Cork
Slanderous reports circulated in England that Tirrell had returned to Munster and seized prey from the garrison at Mallow in broad daylight. The author dismisses these reports as false, alongside similar claims about Viscount Roch and Lord Cahir.
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entered into open hostility, and that Tirrell was come again into the province, and had taken the prey of Mallow from the garrison at noon day. Although the world may be satisfied concerning these slanderous reports, by that which hath been already delivered, yet to give more particular satisfaction to all, or to any that should make question hereof, the Lord Eoch was never touched with the least spot of disloyalty against her majesty; yea, such loyal constancy did he always embrace and practise, that in the universal inundation of treasons, when all the province in general, and his father in particular, did combine against their anointed sovereign, at that time and ever since, did he continue himself within the lists of an obedient subject."
The statement concerning my Lord Cahir was equally false. As for Cormac Mac Dermot of Blarney, he had lost thirty of his best men in her majesty's service. Sir George may therefore take his departure with a quiet conscience, for a dog would scarcely venture to bark in this wide province.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 192
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Valentia Island within Slight Cormak territory
near Valencia Island · island or archipelago · Kerry
The Lord of Kerelawny's country, also called Slight Cormak, contained 35 ploughlands, some of which were on the Isle of Valentia. The Earle claimed the giving of the rod, rising-out, forty galloglass, and £40 yearly in spendings from this territory.
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"The Seaventhe is the Lord of Kerelawny's countrey, otherwise called Slight Cormak. It contayneth 35 ploughlands, whereof some are in the lie of Valentia. He claymeth there the geaving of the Rodd, risinge out, the findinge of 40 Galleyglass, and to the value of £40 a yeare in spendinge.
"The Eight is the countrey of [Mac] Gelecudde. It contayneth 46 ploughlands. He claymeth there risinge out, the gevinge of the Rodde, the findinge of 30 Galleyglas, and to the value of £20 a yeare in spendinge.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 128
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Edmond Fitz-Maurice of Kerry slain
Kerry · county · Kerry · 1447
In 1447, Edmond, the son of Mac Maurice or Fitz-Maurice of Kerry, was killed by Cormac, the son of Owen Mac Carthy.
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Five years later, in 1447, Edmond, the son of Mac Maurice, or Fitz-Maurice, of Kerry, was slain by Cormac, the son of Owen Mac Carthy.
A. D. 1449 was a great year for Ireland. " The Duke of York came to Ireland, with great glory and pompe, and the commissioners of Ireland came to his howse. And the Irish came to his howse, and verry many beeves were given him for the mainteynance of the king's kitchen."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 34
As the companion tells it
As the road takes you through Kerry, this is a county that carries an old killing. In 1447, Edmond, the son of Mac Maurice, or Fitz-Maurice, of Kerry, was slain by Cormac, the son of Owen Mac Carthy. That is all the record gives: two names, a year, a county. A death between families, set down in a single line.
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Cormac Mac Dermot of Blarney's war losses
near Blarney · townland · Cork
Cormac Mac Dermot of Blarney was falsely accused of disloyalty, having in fact lost thirty of his best men in Queen Elizabeth's service. The author cites this to refute slanderous reports of fresh rebellion in Munster.
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The statement concerning my Lord Cahir was equally false. As for Cormac Mac Dermot of Blarney, he had lost thirty of his best men in her majesty's service. Sir George may therefore take his departure with a quiet conscience, for a dog would scarcely venture to bark in this wide province.
And never sea - sick mariner, in a tempestuous storm, more desired his wished-for harbour, nor virgin bride, her nuptial morn, than Sir George to see the queen, and "kiss the shadowes of her royal feet." He knows not that these royal feet are on the very borders of the Land of the shadow of Death. But he delays in order to appoint Sir Charles Wilmot and Sir George Thornton joint Commissioners for the government of the province. He left Cork in February, 1603, remained about three weeks in Dublin, and on the 20th of March sailed for Beaumaris. He
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 192
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Earl of Desmond's grandson beheaded at Drogheda
Drogheda · town · Louth · 1462
The old Earl of Desmond, James, died around 1462 at over eighty years old. He was succeeded by his more distinguished grandson, who was beheaded at Drogheda.
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The old earl, James, died about ten years after this, considerably over eighty, and was succeeded by his more distinguished grandson, who was beheaded at Drogheda.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 34
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Nathaniel Spencer dies at Ballycannon, County Waterford
near Ballycannon · townland · Cork · 1669
A third son of Sylvanus Spencer named Nathaniel, a clergyman of the Established Church, married Margaret Deane and died intestate and without issue in 1669 at Ballycannon in the county Waterford.
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f Nathaniel Spenser. — A third son of Sylvanus Spenser, and grandson of th* poet, was so called. He was a clergyman of the Established Church. He married Margaret Deane, and died in 1669, intestate, and without issne, at Ballycannon, in the county Waterford.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 140
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Roche's Tower and Trabolgan in Imokilly
Trabolgan · townland · Cork
The De Rupes or Roches secured the south-western part of the Imokilly peninsula at an early period. Roche's tower and Trabolgan, the principal residence of Edmund Burke Roche (now Baron Fermoy), remain as landmarks of that possession.
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By the cantred of Killede or Killeagh, we understand the present barony of Imokilly,* which was originally in the possession of the O'Eonaynes, O'Lomascys, and O'Brigans. The De Eupes, or Eoches, got possession, at an early period, of the south-western part of the peninsula — we still have Eoche's tower, and Trabolgan, the principal residence of Edmund Burke Eoche, now Baron Fermoy — and the Eitzgeralds, the Earls of Desmond, of the north-eastern portion.
The cantred of Muscherie-Dunegant constituted the present baronies of Orrery and Kilmore, with Buttevant as the principal town. The O'Donegans, the O'v ullanans, and the Mac Clancys, or MacClanchys, were the original inhabitants of this district, before the Anglo-Norman invasion. We learn from O'Brien, the author of an Irish Dictionary, that " O'Donegan was chief lord, or petty king," of Muscherie-Dunegan, in the end of the tenth century. He refers it to " the judicious reader, if it be a likely story, that one Cairlre MusC) supposed son of a king of Meath, in the beginning of the third century, should have given the name of Muscry, [Muskerry] to every one of those territories,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 14
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Chief rents from Barrett's country near Cork city
Cork · city · Cork
The Earle of Clancare received £11 yearly in chief rents issuing out of Barrett's country, located near the city of Cork.
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" Moreover, the Earle hath in Chief Rents yssuing out of Barrett's countrey, by the cyttie of Corke, £11 a yeare; out of the Abbey of Killaha, £4 a year or thereabouts ; out of Ballenskellig yearly as much ; out of certen churchland in Beare the like some ; besides he hath in demayne land, in the hundreds of Maygonie and Euraught, about his castle of the Pallace [in Kerry], his castle of * O'Dcmoghue of Glenflcsk, in Kerry.
282 HISTORY OF CORK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 128
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Earl of Kildare seeks bishopric for Edward Dillon
Kildare · town · Kildare · 1541
Two years after Wellesley's death in 1539, the Earl of Kildare asked for the avoidance and denomination of the bishopric of Kildare for Maister Edward Dillon, described as being of virtuous living and of English name and condition.
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Two years after, we find the Earl of Kildare asking for the avoidance and denomination of the bishopric of Kildare, for "Maister Edward Dillon, who is of vertuous living, and English name and condition."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 51
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John Fitz-Thomas and Loughguire Castle
Loughgur · townland · Limerick
John Fitz-Thomas, brother of the Sugan Earl James Fitz-Thomas, is mentioned in the account of Loughguire Castle. He was described as a noble youth who offered to take his brother's place as a prisoner.
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We said the president would try again. The name of John Fits-Thomas is mentioned in the account of Loughguire Castle. He was brother to James Fitz- Thomas, a noble youth, who offered to take his bro-
328 HISTOET OF COEK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 148
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MacCarthy's petition letter signed at Cork, 1583
Cork · city · Cork · 1583
Sir Owen MacCarthy signed a petition to Queen Elizabeth from Cork on 25 July 1583, seeking reimbursement for expenses incurred during the Munster rebellion. The letter detailed his country's contributions to Her Majesty's service under various commanders.
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moste humbly take my leave. At your Maties citie of Cork the 25th of July, 1583.
"Yor Highnes' Faithful Subject,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 126
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Muinter Bhaire Castle in Kilcrohane
Kilcrohane · townland · Cork
A castle known as Muinter Bhaire, located in Kilcrohane, was erected by Mac Cuddihy as part of the extensive Norman castle-building programme across the kingdom of Cork during the thirteenth century.
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In the kingdom of Cork alone, we have the castle of Muinter Bhaire, in Kilcrohane, erected by Mac Cuddihy. The castles of Dun-na-mbare, or Dunnamarc, and Aird Tuilighthe, the castle of Dunloe, the castle of Kilforgla, or Killorglin, the castle of the Mang, or Castlemaine, (in Kerry,) the castles of Moylahiff, of Callanafersy, of Cloonmealane, and of Curreens, now Currans, by Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald. The castle of Airlioch, by Eoche. The castles of Dunnagall and Dunna-sead, (Baltimore,) by Sleviny. The castle of Traigh- C'haile, near the harbour of Cuan-Dor, (Glandore,) by Barrett. This castle was afterwards called Cloghatradbally, and belonged to Donell na Carton O'Donovan, chief of Clan-loughlin, who died in 1580. The castles of Timoleague and Dundeady, by Nicholas Boy de Barry. The castle of Carrigaline, by De Cogan, and of Ahamartha, by the Fitzgeralds, both on the Carrigaline river, and Lohart castle, near Cecilstown, in the possession of the Earl of Egmont, which, although in a state of great preservation, is thought, by Smith and others, to have been built in the reign of king John. It is generally supposed, that the castle of Barry's court, near Carrigtwohill, was built during the same century. "We suspect it is of a more modern date, although there is a tradition that Giraldus Cambrensis, who was a Barry, composed a portion of his work on the Irish conquest within its walls. It is a large quadrangular structure, with three towers, communicating at each story with the principal apartments of the quadrangle. The arches are beautifully turned, and the marks of the chisel on the cut-stone round the
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 13
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here in Kilcrohane stand the remains of Muinter Bhaire Castle, erected by Mac Cuddihy during the thirteenth century as part of the extensive Norman castle-building programme across the kingdom of Cork. The Normans built castles throughout this kingdom: Fitzmaurice Fitzgerald raised Dunnamarc, Dunloe, Killorglin, Castlemaine, Moylahiff, Callanafersy, Cloonmealane and Currans. Eoche built Aird Tuilighthe castle. Sleviny raised Dunnagall and Dun-na-sead at Baltimore. Barrett built the castle of Traigh-C'haile near the harbour of Cuan-Dor, later called Cloghatradbally, which belonged to Donell na Carton O'Donovan, chief of Clan-loughlin, who died in 1580. Nicholas Boy de Barry raised the castles of Timoleague and Dundeady. De Cogan built Carrigaline castle, and the Fitzgeralds built Ahamartha castle, both on the Carrigaline river. Lohart castle near Cecilstown, in the possession of the Earl of Egmont, was thought by Smith and others to have been built in the reign of King John. Barry's Court near Carrigtwohill is a large quadrangular structure with three towers, communicating at each story with the principal apartments of the quadrangle. Its arches are beautifully turned, and the marks of the chisel on the cut-stone remain visible.
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Don Juan de Aquila commanding Spanish forces in Ireland
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1602
The King of Spain addresses Don Juan de Aquila as Master of the Campe and Generall of his Army in Ireland, promising greater favours and rewards. The letters were written in January 1602 after the Irish defeat at Kinsale, with the king urging Aquila to hold his siege position until reinforcements arrived.
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" Don Juan de Aquila, Master of the Campe, Generall of my Army in Ireland; by that which Pedro de Zubiare, and Pedro
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 174
As the companion tells it
You're passing through Kinsale here in Cork. After the Irish defeat in 1602, the King of Spain wrote to Don Juan de Aquila, calling him "Master of the Campe, Generall of my Army in Ireland." The king promised greater favours and rewards, urging him to hold his siege position until reinforcements arrived.
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Death of Fineen Mac Carthy at Ringrone Castle
Ringrone · townland · Cork · 1261
Fineen Mac Carthy (Fineen Reaim Roin), who had defeated the Geraldines at Callan, was slain the same year by De Courcy and De Cogan in the castle of Ringrone, near Kinsale.
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* Fineen Mac Carthy. — This -was Fineen Reaim Roin, who was slain this same year by De Courcy and DC Cogan, in the castle of llingrone, near Kiusale.
46 HISTORY OF CORK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 21
As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Ringrone, Fineen Mac Carthy met his end in 1261. This was Fineen Reaim Roin, the man who had defeated the Geraldines at Callan that same year. He was slain in the castle of Ringrone, near Kinsale, by De Courcy and De Cogan.
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De Courcy estates inventoried across Cork and Kerry
near Kilbrittain · street · Cork
The De Courcy property, seized by the king's Escheator, comprised the manor of Kilbrittan and Ringrone with mills and fisheries, along with lands at Carrotsheran, Holderness, Liffynin, Fathax, Lyside, and Kinsale in County Cork, plus Glynardall and other lands in Kerry.
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According to this deed, the De Courcy property consisted of " The manor of Kilbrittan, Ringrone, with the mills and fisheries ; the lands of Carrotsheran, Holderness, Liffynin, Fathax, Lyside, and Kingsale, in the county Cork ; and the country of Glynardall and other lands in the county of Kerry."
The title of Baron, or Yiscount Kinsale, was fraudulently assumed by Sir Dominick Sarsfield, in 1627. John, Lord Courcy, and his son Gerald Courcy, petitioned the king against the pretender to the title. The petition was referred to the judges, who made the following report : —
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 19
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Great Island held by the Barrys in 1355
near Great Island · townland · Cork · 1355
An inquisition taken in Cork before William de Rose, Chief Justice of Ireland, established that the Great Island on which Queenstown stands was included in the cantred of O'Lethan and was in the possession of the Barrys in 1355.
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We discover, by an inquisition taken in Cork, before William de Rose, Chief Justice of Ireland, that the great island on which Queenstown stands, was included in this cantred, and was in the possession of the Barrys in 1355. " The extent of Ily-Liathnm
30 HISTORY OF CORK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 14
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Knight of the Wall identified as Knight of Glin
Glin · town · Limerick · 1515–1535
A state paper listing Irish Norman captains who followed Irish customs included the 'Knight of the Wall,' which a footnote explains means 'Knight of the Wall' or valley, pronounced 'wallty,' and is understood to be the Knight of Glin.
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* Knight of the Wall, or valley, pronounced wallty, for the Normaiis preserved their pronunciation intact. By the Knight of the Walley, or valley, we understand the Knight of Glin.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 47
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Perkin Warbeck's second visit to Cork
Cork · city · Cork
After a failed landing on the coast of Kent, Perkin Warbeck returned to Cork a second time, where he was treated with kindness but received little material aid. He then departed for Scotland.
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Not liking this sort of treatment, he resolved to try
PERKIN WAEBECK. {J1
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 43
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Psalter of Cashel accepted as ransom for Mac Eichard Butler
Cashel · town · Tipperary
Thomas, the Eighth Earl of Desmond, accepted the Psalter of Cashel as a full ransom for Mac Eichard Butler, demonstrating his distinguished patronage of literature. This incident reflects the cultural value placed on manuscripts in medieval Ireland.
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Thomas, the Eighth Earl of Desmond, was a distin-
80 HISTORY OF CORK,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 37
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Turlough Mac Sweeny of the wooden leg slain at Cork gate
Cork · city · Cork · 1579
Turlough Mac Sweeny, who had lost a hand and foot at the battle of Innishannon and thereafter used a wooden leg, was killed by Brian Mac Sweeny at the gate of Cork in 1579.
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• To his death. — Turlough Mac Sweeny, " of (he icooden leg" fell by the hand of Brian Mac Sweeny, at the gate of Cork, in 1579.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 89
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Ancient presidency document at Lismore
Lismore · town · Waterford
An ancient document preserved at Lismore, in the handwriting of the first Earl of Cork, recorded the financial allowances of the Lord President and council of Munster, including £20 a-week for diet and a daily allowance for their retinue of horse and foot.
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According to an ancient document at Lismore, in the hand- writing of the first Earl of Cork, besides the above salary, the president and council were allowed £20 a-week for diet, and £1 1 Os. 7d. a-day for retinue of horse and foot.
Morison gives us the establishment of Munster for the year 1598, as follows: — " The Lord President, £130 6s. 8d. per annum; for his diet, with the council at his table, £320 per annum ; for his retinue of twenty foot and thirty horse, with the officers, £803. The Chief Justice, £100 ; the second Justice, £66 13s. 4d. ; the Queen's Attorney, £13 6s. 8d.; the Clerk of the Council, £20 ; the Clerk of the Crown, £20 ; Serjeantat-arms, £20; Provost-marshal, £255 10s.; total, £1951 16s. 8d. sterling money."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 99
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Andrew Skiddy acquires the dissolved Shandon Friary site
near Shandon · locality · Cork · 1562–1596
The dissolved Shandon friary, having been recovered from John Browne and Edmond Gould, passed to Andrew Skiddy in 1562. The extensive property included halls, a cloister, churchyard, orchards, water mills, a salmon weir, and lands in Templenamraher, County Cork. Skiddy's interest was later purchased by Richard Boyle, first Earl of Cork.
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It was recovered to the church in Mary's reign, from the hands of John Brown and Edmond Gowle, or Gould, and passed in 1562, during the reign of her sister Elizabeth, into those of Andrew Skiddy,* gent.
" The scite and precinct of the late house of Ffranciscans, neare unto Corke, with the appurtenances, containing one hawle. one kitchen, one cloyster, six chambers, six cellars, one church-yard, one little orchard, and three gardens, the moytie of one water mille, called the Ffrier's milne, and the third part of one watermille there, one fishing place for salmonde, and one salraonde weare, called Gowle's weare, tenn acr of land arr, and xu accr. of pasc. and xxtie ac. of underwood, wth thapp* in the town and fields of Templenamraher, in the aforesaid County of Cork ; one half acre and one stagne of land arr. in the aforesaid County, and seven gardens, late belonging to the said house, to the said Andrew Skyddye and heyres males of his body, lawfully begotten in Capite per service xxmo parte unius feod mil, rent per annum, ad Recept scij per pmiss rvnj8 vnjd str. at the feastes of Easter and St. Michaell by even porcons."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 85
As the companion tells it
You are coming through Shandon, on the north side of Cork, where a Franciscan friary once stood. In Queen Mary's reign the site was recovered to the church from the hands of John Browne and Edmond Gould. Then in 1562, under her sister Elizabeth, it passed to Andrew Skiddy, a gentleman of Cork. The grant sets out what he got. The site and precinct of the late Franciscan house, with its appurtenances: one hall, one kitchen, one cloister, six chambers, six cellars, one churchyard, one little orchard, and three gardens. Half of a water mill called the Friar's mill, and a third part of another water mill there. A fishing place for salmon, and a salmon weir called Gould's weir. Ten acres of arable land, pasture and twenty acres of underwood in Templenamraher, in County Cork. All held by Skiddy and his male heirs, paying rent at Easter and St. Michael's by equal portions. Skiddy's interest in the property was later purchased by Richard Boyle, who became the first Earl of Cork.
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Attempt to take Kilfeacle castle; two houses burned
Kilfeacle · townland · Laois · 1564
Sir T. Wrothe informed Cecil that he had burned two houses in an attempt to take the castle of Kilfeacle in county Tipperary. The footnote notes that the remains of the castles of Grantstown and Castlefield in this parish were still extant at the time of writing.
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The accounts from other quarters of the earl's proceedings were not quite so satisfactory. Sir T. Wrothe informs Cecil of his having burned two houses, in an attempt to take the castle of Kilfeacle,f in the county Tipperary. Ormond writes to Cecil to say, that her majesty's subjects under Desmond's rule, are daily invaded by the Earl, his brother John, and their retinue, that he (the Earl of Ormond,) was on the very point of removing the " dam'd impost of coyne and livery," J when the earl's invasions compelled him to continue one evil, in order to meet another. He writes again, (December 4th, 1564,) complaining that his "tenants are spoiled by the earl of Desmond," asking letters to the Lord Justice " to stay the said earl."
* Brian Boru or Boroimhe. — We find in the presentment of a Cork jury, a complaint that Owen Mac Carthy and Douuell Mac Carthy, " take of the same freeholders and inhabitants a sum of money called cowe."
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 92
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Battle of Affane: Earl of Desmond captured
Affane · townland · Waterford · 1565
In 1565 the Earl of Desmond was ambushed and taken prisoner by the Earl of Ormond's forces at Ath Meadhain (Affane) on the river. Desmond was wounded in the thigh by a pistol shot from Sir Edward Butler and was lame for the rest of his life. The site was also where Sir Walter Raleigh first planted cherries.
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" A.D. 1565. — It happened on a certain expedition, the Earl of Desmond, i.e. Gerald, the son of James, son of John, had made into the Decies of Munster, that the lord of Decies, namely, Maurice, the son of Gerald, son of John, sent treacherously for the Earl of Ormond, namely Thomas, the son of James, son of Pierce Roe, in order that he might lie in ambush for the Earl of Desmond. The earl (of Desmond) having come to the country, he never perceived until he was surrounded on all sides at a place called Ath Meadhain ; the large body of the ambushed troops attacked, wounded, and took him prisoner, and a great number of his people were either slain or taken prisoners along with him. The Butlers were full of joy and gladness, on account of the great booty and the number of prisoners they had taken on that day, and the result of that capture was, that the two earls went to England, by command of the queen, and having remained for some time in London, they returned back in peace and friendship.
The Earl of Desmond was wounded in the thigh by a pistol shot from Sir Edward Butler, and was lame the rest of his life. When the Butlers were bearing him on their shoulders from the field!, one of them tauntingly asked, — «' Where is the great Earl of Desmond now?" — "On the necks of the Butlers, where he ought to be," was his ready and witty reply.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 92
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Bishop Dixon does penance in Dublin Cathedral
Dublin · city · Dublin · 1571
Bishop Richard Dixon was compelled to do penance in the cathedral of Dublin for retaining a woman of suspected life as his wife. Authorities later sought instructions on depriving him of his position, leading to his deprivation.
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married wife, has under color of matrimony retained a woman of suspected life as his wife ; that they have compelled him to do penance in the cathedral of Dublin, but fearing to exceed their commission, desire instructions as to depriving him." Weston, writing to Burghley, November 26, 1571, recommends Matthew Seyne to the bishoprick of Cork, " vacant by the deprivation of Richard Dixon."
Doctor Smith and others, we know not on what authority, say that Dixon was " deprived for popery." No such charge could have been brought against his successor, Matthew Seyne or Sheyne, for this was the bishop who " publicly burnt the image of Saint Dominick at the High Cross of Cork, to the great grief," as Smith says, u of the superstitious Irish of that place." Sheyne was succeeded by the famous William Lyon.*
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 103
As the companion tells it
Dublin ahead. In 1571, Bishop Richard Dixon was compelled to do penance in the cathedral here. The charge was that under color of matrimony he had retained a woman of suspected life as his wife. The authorities who compelled him feared to exceed their commission and asked for instructions on depriving him of his position. On November 26, 1571, Weston wrote to Burghley recommending Matthew Seyne to the bishoprick of Cork, vacant by the deprivation of Richard Dixon. Some later writers, including Doctor Smith, claimed Dixon was deprived for popery. The record gives no such charge. The woman, the penance, the cathedral, those are what the commission named.
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Bishopric of Cork and Cloyne valued at £40
Cork · city · Cork · 1569–1571
Lord Deputy Sydney wrote to Cecil in December 1569 seeking appointment of his chaplain Richard Dixon as bishop of Cork and Cloyne, a see whose yearly value did not exceed £40. Dixon was appointed, but within twelve months the appointment was already considered unfortunate, prompting letters from the Lord Chancellor and Archbishop of Dublin to Lord Burghley.
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ment, in giving absolute power to all their counsellors and governors, which, if they abused, they should afterwards dearly answer. And the contrary thereof, he reprehendeth in the States of Venice, of Florence, and many other principalities of Italy, who use to limit their chief officers so strictly as that thereby they have oftentimes lost such happy occasions, as they could never come unto again ; the like whereof, whoso hath been conversant in the government of Ireland, hath too often seen, to their great hinderance and hurt." The deputy's commission was to make war and peace, to punish or pardon — treason against the queen's person, or counterfeiting money, only excepted — to impose fines, dispose of the estates of rebels, to assemble parliament — with her majesty's privity — to confer all offices, except Chancellor, Treasurer, three Chief Judges, and Master of the Eolls ; and to collate and confer all spiritual promotions, except archbishops, bishops, and deans. In a word, to do all things that the queen would do if present. Although it was decided by Henry VIII., in 1541, that deputies should not appoint to " bishopricks or deaneries," they employed their influence in recommending to these offices, The Lord Deputy Sydney wrote to Cecil, December 26, 1569, to get his chaplain, Eichard Dixon, appointed bishop of Cork and Cloyne, " the yearly value of which did not exceed £40." He was appointed, but the appointment was unfortunate, for in April 16, 1571, we find the Lord Chancellor Weston, Adam Loftus, Archbishop of Dublin, and the Lord Justice Fitzwilliam, writing to LordBurghley, that "Eichard Dixon, Bishop of Cork, less than twelve months, who has a
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 102
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Cork, this city was the seat of a bishopric whose yearly value did not exceed £40. On the 26th of December, 1569, the Lord Deputy Sydney wrote to Cecil seeking appointment of his chaplain, Richard Dixon, as bishop of Cork and Cloyne. Dixon was appointed, but within twelve months the appointment was already considered unfortunate. On the 16th of April, 1571, the Lord Chancellor Weston, Adam Loftus, Archbishop of Dublin, and the Lord Justice Fitzwilliam all wrote to Lord Burghley about Richard Dixon, Bishop of Cork. The deputy's commission gave him broad powers: to make war and peace, to punish or pardon — treason against the queen's person, or counterfeiting money, only excepted — to impose fines, to dispose of the estates of rebels, to assemble parliament with the queen's privity, to confer all offices except Chancellor, Treasurer, the three Chief Judges, and Master of the Rolls, and to collate and confer all spiritual promotions except archbishops, bishops, and deans. In a word, to do all that the queen would do if present. Though Henry VIII had decided in 1541 that deputies should not appoint to bishopricks or deaneries, they still used their influence in recommending men for these offices.
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Bishop Sheyne burns image of Saint Dominick at High Cross of Cork
Cork · city · Cork
Bishop Matthew Sheyne publicly burnt the image of Saint Dominick at the High Cross of Cork, causing great grief among the local Irish populace. Sheyne had succeeded the deprived Bishop Dixon.
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Doctor Smith and others, we know not on what authority, say that Dixon was " deprived for popery." No such charge could have been brought against his successor, Matthew Seyne or Sheyne, for this was the bishop who " publicly burnt the image of Saint Dominick at the High Cross of Cork, to the great grief," as Smith says, u of the superstitious Irish of that place." Sheyne was succeeded by the famous William Lyon.*
There was persecution at all sides, and great irregularity in church aifairs at this time. Edward Staple, JJishop of Meath, complained, December 16, 1558, " The Lorde Cardinall [Pole] Layed Agaynst me for A grevous Article that I presumed in my sermond to pray for our olde master's sole." The " olde master" was Henry VIII., who had been excommunicated. Essex received instructions from Elizabeth (State Paper, dated May 22, 1561) to repair the jails, and commit such as do not go to church.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 103
As the companion tells it
As you travel through Cork, the city carries a story from a time of religious upheaval. Bishop Dixon had been deprived for popery, as Doctor Smith records. His successor was Matthew Sheyne, and no such charge could be brought against him. Sheyne was the bishop who publicly burnt the image of Saint Dominick at the High Cross of Cork. Smith says this brought great grief to the superstitious Irish of that place. Sheyne was later succeeded by the famous William Lyon. It was a time of persecution on all sides and great irregularity in church affairs. In December 1558, Edward Staple, Bishop of Meath, complained that the Lord Cardinal Pole laid against him a grievous article because he presumed in his sermon to pray for our old master's soul. The old master was Henry the 8th, who had been excommunicated.
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Cork city disturbed by Desmond's wife and brother in revolt
Cork · city · Cork · 1563
In 1563, while the Earl of Desmond was detained in England, his brother John and wife Joan took the field against the queen, rendering Munster too hot for her deputy. The city of Cork was disturbed, and its mayor, bailiffs, and commons asked to be protected from pirates, rovers, and malefactors generally.
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He is detained so long in England, that John his brother, and Joan his wife, take the field against the queen, in 15G3, and render Munster too hot for her deputy. This was the invariable policy when any of these great Irish lords were either detained, or entertained, too long in England, be their place of residence the Tower, the house of the Lord Treasurer, or Hampton Court. The Lord Lieutenant and Council, writing to the queen, inform her that Nicholas Heron and Edward Fitzsymon have delivered " a perfect look " of the hurts committed by the Countess of Desmond, and John, the earl's brother. The Lord Koche, Lord Barry, Sir Maurice of Desmond, Teig Cormac, and others, have received "great hurts." The city of Cork is also disturbed. The mayor, bailiffs, and commons of Cork speak of their exposed position, and ask to be protected from pirates, rovers, and malefactors generally.
190 HISTORY OF CORK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 91
As the companion tells it
The road brings you near the city of Cork. In 1563, while the Earl of Desmond was detained in England, his brother John and his wife Joan took the field against the queen, and rendered Munster too hot for her deputy. This was the invariable policy when these great Irish lords were detained too long in England, whether their place of residence was the Tower, the house of the Lord Treasurer, or Hampton Court. The Lord Lieutenant and Council wrote to the queen that Nicholas Heron and Edward Fitzsymon had delivered "a perfect look" of the hurts committed by the Countess of Desmond and John, the earl's brother. The Lord Roche, Lord Barry, Sir Maurice of Desmond, Teig Cormac, and others had received "great hurts." The city was also disturbed. The mayor, bailiffs, and commons spoke of their exposed position, and asked to be protected from pirates, rovers, and malefactors generally.
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Cork mint and counterfeit coiners under Edward IV
Cork · city · Cork · 1272–1483
A mint was established in Cork during the reign of Edward I. Under Edward IV, light and adulterated metal was coined there; three coiners were indicted and the Mayor of Cork was instructed to execute the law on them as traitors. The silver money struck in Cork was ultimately 'utterly damned' by act of parliament.
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A mint was established in Cork in the reign of Edward I. It appears by acts passed, (the llth and
* " Irish harps" were silver coin that passed for twelve pence in Ireland, and nine pence in England. They bore the queen's head on one side and three harps on the other.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 88
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Death of the Earl of Desmond at Askeaton
Askeaton · townland · Limerick · 1558
The Earl of Desmond died on 14 October at Askeaton, County Limerick, though the Lord Deputy did not report his death to the queen until 31 October. His son Garrett succeeded him as the 'Great Earl of Desmond.'
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About six months after this, the Lord Deputy writes to the queen — " The Earl of Desmond is now certainly dead" This was written on the 31st October, but the earl died on the 14th, at Askeaton, in the county of Limerick. His son Garrett, who succeeded him, is styled " the Great Earl of Desmond," but this
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 86
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Desmond and Fitzmaurice dispute over liberties of Kerry
Kerry · county · Kerry · 1551–1553
The old Earl of Desmond had a dispute with Lord Fitzmaurice regarding the 'liberties' of Kerry. Desmond offered to entertain judges at his own cost so the case could be fully and fairly tried.
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The Earl of Desmond is made Treasurer, "with such pre-eminences and dignities as may stand with the surety of the state." There was a necessity for this saving clause, for at this very time the Lord Deputy had to call Gerald, the earl's son, and Maurice, the earl's brother, before him, "for preys they had taken from the O'Mahons;" and the old earl himself had a dispute with Lord Fitzmaurice, respecting the "liberties" of Kerry. He offers to entertain at his own cost,* the Chief Justice Luttrell, P. Barnewall, Master of the Eolls, or any other judges who can speak the language, that the case may be fully and fairly tried. The earl also lays claim to the manor of Dungarvan, which was wrested from him by the Earl of Ormond ; he supplicates the Privy Council, and gets Sir Thomas Cusake, the new Lord Chancellor, to " recommend his suit." This was nothing uncommon in these days.
Sir John Alen, the late Lord Chancellor, had retired on a pension of two hundred marks, and was engaged in making out depositions against St. Leger, on the score of religion. He was unable to go to England, as the surgeon, in attempting to bleed him in the
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 84
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Desmond pleads for restoration of Shandon Friary to Cork merchants
near Shandon · locality · Cork · 1577
The Earl of Desmond petitioned the Crown in 1577 to compel John Browne and Edmond Gould of Cork to restore the dissolved Friary of Shandon, located outside the city walls, arguing it would benefit the local people. The friary, founded in 1231 by MacCarthy More, was a significant burial site for lords and gentlemen. Its site later became occupied by the North Mall.
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Lord Fitzwauter succeeds to the title of Earl of Sussex. Philip and Mary send a circular to the nobility of Ireland, charging them to further all good order pertaining to piety. The Earl of Desmond replies, (the letter is dated, Youghal, October 13th,) If her majesty would direct letters to John Browne, and Edmond Gowle, [Gould] merchants of Cork, to restore the dissolved house of Friars' Preachers, adjoining to the city walls, (where many gentlemen and lords have their monuments) it would " do moche good emonges her grace's pore savage people in thies partes, that knoweth not decently where to be buryed."
The house of Friars' Preachers, of which the earl speaks, was called the Monastery of the Minorites, or the Friars of Seandun, or Shandon. It was founded
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 85
As the companion tells it
You're coming through Shandon, outside the old city walls of Cork. In 1577 the Earl of Desmond wrote from Youghal to the Crown, asking that letters be sent to two Cork merchants, John Browne and Edmond Gould, to restore the dissolved house of Friars Preachers that stood here. He said it would, in his words,
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Earl of Desmond claims manor of Dungarvan
Dungarvan · town · Waterford · 1551–1553
The Earl of Desmond laid claim to the manor of Dungarvan, which had been taken from him by the Earl of Ormond. He petitioned the Privy Council and secured the new Lord Chancellor's support for his suit.
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The Earl of Desmond is made Treasurer, "with such pre-eminences and dignities as may stand with the surety of the state." There was a necessity for this saving clause, for at this very time the Lord Deputy had to call Gerald, the earl's son, and Maurice, the earl's brother, before him, "for preys they had taken from the O'Mahons;" and the old earl himself had a dispute with Lord Fitzmaurice, respecting the "liberties" of Kerry. He offers to entertain at his own cost,* the Chief Justice Luttrell, P. Barnewall, Master of the Eolls, or any other judges who can speak the language, that the case may be fully and fairly tried. The earl also lays claim to the manor of Dungarvan, which was wrested from him by the Earl of Ormond ; he supplicates the Privy Council, and gets Sir Thomas Cusake, the new Lord Chancellor, to " recommend his suit." This was nothing uncommon in these days.
Sir John Alen, the late Lord Chancellor, had retired on a pension of two hundred marks, and was engaged in making out depositions against St. Leger, on the score of religion. He was unable to go to England, as the surgeon, in attempting to bleed him in the
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 84
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Earl of Tyrone arrested in Dublin through guile
Dublin · city · Dublin · 1553
In 1553 the king wrote to Con, Earl of Tyrone, who had been arrested in Dublin 'through gentill entretenment,' referring him to Sir Anthony St. Leger, whom he intended to send to Ireland as Lord Deputy.
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leg,* had hit the wrong vein, or u severed a sinew." St. Leger was also hors de combat. In sending a packet of letters to the Duke of Northumberland, he says, — " For thys ij days I have bene so paynyd with the syatyca, as I ame nether hable well to goo nor ryde." In the mean time, Alen's case against St, Leger seems to have broken down, for the king, writing in 1553 to Con, Earl of Tyrone, who, " through gentill enterteignment," was arrested in Dublin, refers him to " Sir Anthony St. Leger, whom he purposes to send presently into Ireland as Lord Deputy."
We meet at this time with a "Device for the better Government of Ireland," in which it is proposed that no man be Deputy above one year ; that every three years a mere Englishman be Deputy ; that after one year the Earl of Kildare be Deputy. These are among the last Irish State Papers of the reign of Edward VI., and are dated Westminster, June 9th, 1553.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 84
As the companion tells it
As you travel through Dublin, there is a story from 1553. Con, Earl of Tyrone, was arrested in Dublin, and the manner of it was described as "through gentill entretenment" — he was drawn in by courtesy and then taken. The king wrote to Con that same year, referring him to Sir Anthony St. Leger, whom the king intended to send to Ireland as Lord Deputy. St. Leger was suffering at the time, telling the Duke of Northumberland that for two days he had been so pained with sciatica he was neither able to walk nor ride. A case against St. Leger brought by Alen had also broken down. Around the same time came a plan for the better government of Ireland, proposing that no man be Deputy above one year, that every three years a mere Englishman be Deputy, and that after one year the Earl of Kildare serve as Deputy. These are among the last Irish state papers of the reign of Edward the Sixth, dated Westminster, June 9th, 1553.
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Foundation and description of the Shandon Franciscan Friary
near Shandon · locality · Cork · 1231
The Monastery of the Minorites, or Friars of Seandun (Shandon), was founded by MacCarthy More in 1231 and was known as 'The Mirror of Ireland' for its strict discipline. It stood outside the city walls on the north side of the river, and its site is now occupied by houses of the North Mall, still known as 'North Abbey.'
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The house of Friars' Preachers, of which the earl speaks, was called the Monastery of the Minorites, or the Friars of Seandun, or Shandon. It was founded
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Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 85
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Kinsale council petitions queen on Desmond's behalf
Kinsale · town · Cork
Patrick Meagh, late sovereign of Kinsale, carried an address from the council of Kinsale to the queen, stating that the Earl of Desmond was their only help and security against the disorders of the country, and entreating her majesty to "animate" him by her favour on his present journey to her presence.
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"Desmond's facteous intention of building a castle," and to Desmond, to hasten his journey. The earl sends Patrick Meagh, late sovereign of Kinsale, to England, to spy out, or pave the way. Meagh carries an -address from the council of Kinsale to the queen, which states that the Earl of Desmond is their only help and security against the disorders of the country, and entreats her majesty to " animate" him by her favor, on his present repair to her presence. To do him justice, he was never wanting in animation.
He goes, and as he might have suspected, is " sequestered from his liberty," in the house of the Lord Treasurer of England. But the queen is kind to him, and writes to his wife, Joan ; and gets him to swear — to which he never objected in his life — that he will confine himself to his own kin and his own affairs, in the counties of Cork, Limerick, Kerry, and Waterford, and no longer molest the " Lord Great Barry, the Lord Eoche, Little Barry, Barry Eoe, the Lord Courcy, the Lord Fitzmaurice, Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, Mac Carthy More, Mac Carthy Eeagh, Teig Cormac Mac Carthy, O'Sullivan Beare, O'Sullivan More, O'Donoghue, O'Callaghan, and others, which oath he faithfully promises to observe. He also promises — the hypocrite — to assist the protestant bishop in the furtherance of religion. But her most gracious majesty, knowing his weak point, and many temptations, furnished him with a bill, in the way of reminder, entitled, " Book of the debt of the old Earl of Desmond, and of Gerald, the new Earl of Desmond, for rents and possessions held of the crown, £1,386 10s. 8d." Perhaps it was to meet this that he sued Ormond for
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 90
As the companion tells it
As you come through Kinsale in Cork, this is a town that sent a quiet appeal to a queen. The Earl of Desmond had factional intentions of building a castle, and he was told to hasten his journey to England. He sent Patrick Meagh, late sovereign of Kinsale, ahead. Meagh carried an address from the council of Kinsale to the queen, stating that the Earl of Desmond was their only help and security against the disorders of the country, and entreating her majesty to "animate" him by her favour on his present journey to her presence. To do him justice, he was never wanting in animation. He went, and as he might have suspected, he was sequestered from his liberty in the house of the Lord Treasurer of England. But the queen was kind to him. She wrote to his wife, Joan, and got him to swear, to which he never objected in his life, that he would confine himself to his own kin and his own affairs in the counties of Cork, Limerick, Kerry, and Waterford, and no longer molest the Lord Great Barry, the Lord Roche, Little Barry, Barry Roe, the Lord Courcy, the Lord Fitzmaurice, Sir Maurice Fitzgerald, Mac Carthy More, Mac Carthy Reagh, Teig Cormac Mac Carthy, O'Sullivan Beare, O'Sullivan More, O'Donoghue, O'Callaghan, and others, which oath he faithfully promised to observe. He also promised, the hypocrite, to assist the protestant bishop in the furtherance of religion. But her most gracious majesty, knowing his weak point and his many temptations, furnished him with a bill by way of reminder, entitled "Book of the debt of the old Earl of Desmond, and of Gerald, the new Earl of Desmond, for rents and possessions held of the crown, £1,386 10s. 8d." Perhaps it was to meet this that he sued Ormond for...
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Philip de Barry's bronze statue and notable friars of St. Mary's of the Island
Cork · city · Cork
St. Mary de Insula, the Dominican house on an island in Cork, was founded by Philip de Barry, whose equestrian bronze statue was preserved until the convent's destruction. Several notable churchmen took the Dominican habit there, including David Mac Kelly, Bishop of Cloyne, and Alan O'Sullivan, Bishop of Lismore.
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"St. Mary de Insula" was founded by Philip de Barry, whose equestrian bronze statue was preserved till the destruction of the convent. David Mac Kelly, dean of Cashel, and bishop of Cloyne, took the Dominican habit in this house, as did also Alan 0' Sullivan, bishop of Lismore, and David, archbishop of Cashel, who built for his brethren a beautiful church and abbey near his own cathedral, on the Eock of Cashel.
The Earl of Desmond's chaplain writes, May, 1558, from London to the old earl and countess, saying he has presented their letters to the Secretary Petre, but has not been introduced to the queen, or able to deliver the letters brought to him by Thomas Fanning, the tailor, of Youghal. He then adds, that he is going to Flanders or Brabant, to see Cardinal Caraffa, the Pope's legate, respecting a dispensation for the marriage of their daughter, Onoria, with Mac Carthy More — Cardinal Pole, the queen's cousin, not having as yet received his powers.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc01gibsiala, Chapter 86
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