The history of the county and city of Cork (vol. 2)

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. Registration of Catholic priests in Cork, 1703

   Cork · city · Cork · 1703

   Sixty-two Roman Catholic priests were registered in the county and city of Cork in 1703, of whom fifty-two were in the county and four in the city.

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   "A.D, 1703. Sixty- two Eoman Catholic priests were registered in the county and city of Cork, of whom fifty -two were in the county and four in the city.

   "A.D. 1729. The north and south chapels were built.

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 103

2. Rostellan sold after death of last Marquis of Thomond

   Rostellan · townland · Cork · 1855

   The last Marquis of Thomond died on 3 July 1855 leaving no descendant, extinguishing the marquessate of Thomond and earldom of Inchiquin. Rostellan was then sold and purchased by Mr. Wise, later identified as Thomas Alexander Wise, M.D., of Scotland.

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   Rostellan was sold on the death of the last marquis, and purchased by Mr. Wise. The name of Wysse, Wyse, or Wise, is of great antiquity in England as well as Scotland. The armorial bearings of Wise and Wiseman shew the English and Scottish branch sprung from the same stem. The family took root in Scotland at an early period. We find them ranged under the standard of the heroic Bruce, in opposition to Edward. A Wise commanded — under Bruce — the force by which the lord of Lome was defeated, at Branderawe, in 1301. His standard was displayed in 1314 at the ever memorable battle of Bannockburn. Thomas Alexander Wise, Esq., M.D., F.K.S.E., late of Hillbank, in the county of Forfar, in Scotland, is now residing at Eostellan House, from whom I have received the following memoranda : —

   " The old church * of Eostellan was situated near the battery, •fjn^front of the castle. It has long since disappeared. A sycamore tree, beneath which the clergyman is ' read ' into the parish, points out the spot

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 225

3. Royal Cork Sailors' Home in Dean Street

   Dean Street · street · Cork

   A sailors' home was established in Dean Street, Cork, described as a most excellent institution. It was efficiently worked by Captain Stuart of the Royal Navy.

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   the Custom House to have been a sand bank, one of the twelve or thirteen islands on which the city is built. I believe John Anderson, a Scotchman, and one of Cork's best and most useful citizens, was the first who built a house on the Custom House island, hence " Anderson's Quay." Off Anderson's Quay we have Dean Street, and in Dean Street a most excellent institution, called the Eoyal Cork Sailors' Home, established, and now efficiently and heartily worked by Captain Stuart, of the Royal Navy.

   GREAT GEORGE'S STREET is not so long, but wider and better built than Old George's Street. It is on the same plan as Westmoreland Street, Dublin, but not so wide nor so sunny. It occupies the sites of a number of the narrowest and dirtiest lanes of Cork. It runs from the Grand Parade until it unites itself to, or becomes a part of the Western Eoad. On the right hand side of this street, as we leave the Parade, is the Court-House, whose graceful portico and Corinthian columns excited the admiration of Lord Macauley. He speaks of a Corinthian portico, which would do honor to Palladio. It is raised on a platform of eleven steps, and surmounted by three majestic and beautiful figures of Law, Justice, and Mercy. The Court-House was built in 1835, by G. E. Paine, after a design by Kearnes Deane.

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 166

4. Sailors' Home at Queenstown

   Cobh · municipal district · Cork

   Queenstown had a Sailors' Home which received 532 sailors during the preceding year, an increase of 50 over the year before. The money lodged by sailors using the Home amounted to £2,168 12s, preventing much of it being foolishly spent.

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   The average population of Queenstown is about 10,000. There is a line of houses running along the beach, but they are built, for the most part, like Clifton, on the side of the hill. There is a Protestant, a Catholic, a Presbyterian, and a Methodist place of worship in the town. The Presbyterian Church is a pretty object when viewed from a distance. Queenstown has a Sailors' Home — the number who entered

   416 HISTORY OF CORK.

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 215

5. South Infirmary, incorporated 1722

   Cork · city · Cork · 1722–1860

   The South Infirmary occupied part of the old poor-house on Langford Road and was incorporated in 1722. Supported by corporate and government grants, bequests, and donations, it accommodated 75 patients and admitted 600 in 1860, with about 16,000 externs prescribed for.

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   The South Infirmary, like the Blind Asylum, occupies a portion of the old poor-house. This institution was incorporated in 1722. It is supported by corporate and government grants, bequests, and donations. It affords accommodation to 75 patients. The daily average number in the house is 50. The number of patients admitted into the hospital for the year 1860, was 600, with about 16,000 externs, who have been prescribed for. The expenditure for the year 1860 was £1,198 10s. 3d.

   * Langford Road. Here lives Mrs. Neilan, a lineal descendant of the poet Spenser, whose mother, Mrs. Sherlock, had a picture of the poet. I say, in vol. i. p. 314, that Mrs. Sherlock's daughter " saw the picture." I find I mistook her ; that what she really saw— to use her own words— was "something like the picture!" I conclude that Mrs. Neilan is a descendant of Nathaniel Spenser, of Benny, whose wife's name was Rosamond. Mrs. Neilan, who keeps a Dame's school, is also a Rosamond.

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 168

6. St. Bridget's Church site and the Cat fort

   Cork · city · Cork

   Dive Downes recorded that St. Bridget's Church stood where the fort called the Cat was built, with no appearance of the ruins remaining. The ruins had been visible before the last war.

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   We learn from Smith that a new church of St. Nicholas began to be erected in January 1720, under the auspices of Bishop Samuel Brown. The living is a rectory, formed in 1752, by the union of six parishes, St. John, St. Stephen, St. Mary Nard, St. Dominick, St. Bridget, and St. Nicholas. Dive Downes says, " St. Bridget's Church stood where the fort called the Cat* is now built. There is no appearance of the ruins of the church. The ruins did appear before the last war."

   Dive Downes informs us that "St. John's Church stood to the east of Eed- Abbey. It is ruinous, and has been so for 80 years. Here was formerly a house

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 171

   As the companion tells it

   As you pass through Cork, the road comes near the site of St. Bridget's Church. Dive Downes wrote that St. Bridget's Church stood where the fort called the Cat was built. He said there was no appearance of the ruins of the church, but that the ruins did appear before the last war. St. Bridget was one of six parishes united in 1752 to form a rectory, along with St. John, St. Stephen, St. Mary Nard, St. Dominick, and St. Nicholas. A new church of St. Nicholas had begun to be erected in January 1720, under Bishop Samuel Brown.

7. St. Patrick's Catholic Church on Lower Glanmire Road

   Cork · city · Cork · 1845

   The Catholic Church of St. Patrick on the Lower Glanmire Road in Cork was erected in 1845 by the Right Rev. Doctor Murphy, Catholic Bishop of Cork. It is described as a handsome Grecian edifice designed by architect Mr. G. R. Paine.

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   The Catholic Church of St. Patrick, on the Lower Glanmire Koad, was erected in 1845 by the Eight Rev* Doctor Murphy, Catholic Bishop of Cork. It is a handsome Grecian edifice, by no means unworthy of the refined taste of the architect, Mr. G. R. Paine.

   * Blackpool, or Dubhlinne, is still significant of its original name. The Irish name was given to a part of the river Lifi'ey, hence Dublin. The only black part of the Liffey is above Bloody Bridge. It is fast washing out its original defilement.

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 194

8. Thomas Sheahan tutored at Deasy household, Clonakilty

   Clonakilty · town · Cork

   Thomas Sheahan, originally intended for the Catholic Church, served as a tutor in the household of Mr. Deasy of Clonakilty, father of the future Judge Deasy.

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   * Thomas Sheahan was originally intended for the Catholic church. He was a tutor in the house of Mr. Deasy (the father of the present Judge Deasy) of Clonakilty. He died in April, 1836, and is huried in Father Mathew's cemetery, where a handsome monument has been erected to his memory.

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 153

   As the companion tells it

   As you pass through Clonakilty, this is where Thomas Sheahan once worked as a tutor in the household of Mr. Deasy, father of the future Judge Deasy. Sheahan had originally been intended for the Catholic church. He died in April 1836 and is buried in Father Mathew's cemetery, where a monument stands to his memory.

9. Tracton Abbey granted to Sir James Craig and Henry Gilford

   near Tracton · parish · Cork · 1568

   In 1568, Elizabeth granted the abbey and its lands at Tracton to Sir James Craig and Henry Gilford for £7 15s. Sir James Craig later assigned his interest to the Earl of Cork during the seventh year of James I's reign.

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   Sir James Craig and Henry Gilford got a grant of the abbey and abbey lands from Elizabeth in 1568, on paying the sum of £7 15s. Sir James Craig assigned his interest to the Earl of Cork, in the seventh year of James I. Smith, writing more than a hundred years ago, says, " It is now quite demolished, and near it is the seat of Samuel Daunt, Esquire."

   The Daunts are of high and ancient lineage. Some writers on heraldry identify it with Dauntre. In the wars of the Eoses, in the 15th century, the Daunts were Lancastrians. The following letter, addressed by Prince Edward, son of King Henry YI. and Margaret of Anjou, to John Daunt of Gloucester, is taken from a copy in an ancient pedigree of the Daunt family, in the Herald's office, Dublin : —

   Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 221

10. Twenty-four guilds of Cork and their incorporation dates

    Cork · city · Cork · 1657–1787

    Cork had twenty-four guilds connected to the corporation, each with its own privileges and franchises. They were incorporated across more than a century, from the goldsmiths, saddlers, and allied trades in 1657 through to the painters, sawyers, and brogue-makers in 1787.

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    There were twenty-four guilds, or sub-corporate bodies in connexion with the corporation, who had their own special privileges and franchises. First, the merchants' guild, the date of which I cannot give. The guilds of goldsmiths, saddlers, bridle makers, pewterers, plumbers, tin-men, lattin workers, founders, braziers, glaziers, and upholsterers, were incorporated in 1657, the carpenters in 1667, the skinners in 1676, the victuallers in 1688, the masons, 1696, the coopers, 1702, the bakers, 1708, the cordwainers, 1724, the barkers, 1734, the brewers, 1743, and the painters, sawyers, and brogue-makers in 1787.

    There was nothing more common in those days than for these guilds to bestow the freedom of the city upon persons who had no title or qualification for such a privilege. This was done by one of the guilds electing the honored individual as a member. The Lord Lieutenant * visits our city, and receives its freedom

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 97

11. Vicarages appropriated to Abbey de Chore

    Midleton · town · Cork · 1479

    Bishop Gerald Fitzgerald appropriated the vicarages of Clonmot, Damgin, Donilbam, and Bally-Ispellary to the Abbey de Chore Benedicti around 1479.

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    A.D. 1479. Gerald Fitzgerald succeeded to the sees of Cork and Cloyne, and died in 1479. "He appropriated," says Ware, " the vicarages of Clonmot, Damgin, Donilbam, and Bally-Ispellary, to the Abby de Chore Benedicti."

    A.D. 1479. "William Eoche succeeded this year to the sees of Cork and Cloyne. Eesigned in 1490.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 178

12. Cork Union volunteer infantry enrolled 1776

    Cork · city · Cork · 1776–1782

    The Cork Union volunteer infantry was enrolled in 1776 with four companies. Captain Commanding Henry Hickman led the unit by 1782, with captains Benjamin Hayes, Simon Cooke, and James Gregg, and chaplain Broderick Tuckey.

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    CORK UNION. Enrolled 1776. Force : 4 companies; 1 grenadier, 2 battalion, 1 light. Uniform:

    • Edmund Spenser. — We conclude that this Edmund was the " great-greatgreat grandson of the poet Spenser," whom we mention in vol. i., p. 313, as having been buried in Mallow church -jard.

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13. Cromlech between Glanworth and Fermoy

    Glanworth · town · Cork

    Between Glanworth and Fermoy stands a large cromlech whose top or altar-stone measures 17 feet long by 8 feet wide. It is a notable prehistoric monument in the locality.

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    a round tower. 'In this locality are the ruins of an abbey, said to have been founded by the Roches in 1227. Between Glanworth and Fermoy is a large cromlech, the top, or altar-stone, of which is 17 feet long by 8 feet wide.

    Mitchelstown is a market and post town, in the parish of Brigown,* and barony of Condons and Clongibbons, the country of the White Knights. Fitzgibbon, the White Knight, who betrayed the last Earl of Desmond, died without male issue. His daughter, Margaret, the heiress to his estates, married William Fenton, son of Sir Geoffrey Fenton, Secretary of State for Ireland, and brother-in-law to the first Earl of Cork, who makes the following entry of the marriage in his diary : —

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 241

14. Kilworth: market town and civil war battleground

    Kilworth · townland · Cork

    Kilworth is a market and post town about four miles north of Fermoy on the river Funcheon, consisting of one long irregular street with some good houses. The neighbourhood was the scene of battles during the civil war.

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    Kilworth, a market and post town, lies about four miles to the north of Fermoy, on the banks of the river Funcheon, and consists of one long irregular street, with some good houses. This neighbourhood was the scene of some battles in the time of the civil war. The

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 240

15. Martello towers at Ballycotton and Ringabella

    Ballycotton · town · Cork

    Martello towers were erected at several points around Cork Harbour and its approaches, including one at Ringabella and three at Ballycotton. Five towers stood within the harbour itself, and each was being mounted with a heavy long-range gun on a circular railroad for all-round traverse.

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    platforms for gun batteries level with the water. There is a portion of the old walls standing to the present day. A 12 -gun battery, looking seaward, is contemplated at the Queenstown Hospital,* one of 6 guns at Whitepoint, I and one of 4 guns at Cork -beg £ a Martello tower at Eingabella, and three Martello towers at Ballycotton. There are five of these towers within what we may call the harbour, for the Great Island is within the harbour, three at the back of this island, one at Haulbowline, and another on the high ground to the south east of Rinnaskiddy. Each of these round towers, which some think are built to puzzle future antiquarians, are being mounted, each with a heavy gun, of a long range, which is wheeled round on a circular railroad, so as to look to any point of the compass. These towers might annoy an enemy as well as puzzle an antiquarian. They are sometimes mistaken by strangers, who are not antiquarians, for the far-famed Irish Round Towers.

    On the top of Corrabinny, or the " Round-hill," near Camden Fort, was an ancient earthwork of some description. Smith says, " On its summit is one of the ancient tumuli, raised to the memory of some Irish or Danish hero of former ages. These sepulchres were

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 220

16. Patrick Street canal and quays before 1783

    Patrick Street · street · Cork

    Patrick Street is the principal thoroughfare of the newer portion of Cork. Before 1783 the water of the Lee flowed up the middle of the street and vessels loaded and unloaded on its quays. The south and east sides were called Hoare's Quay, Long Quay, and Dunscombe's Marsh, while the north and west sides were Colville's Quay; the channel is now arched over.

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    PATRICK STREET is the principal and best thoroughfare, and most fashionable promenade of the new portion of the city. The water of the Lee flowed up the middle of the street previous to 1783, and vessels laded and unladed on its quays. The south and east sides of the canal were called Hoare's Quay, and Long Quay, and Dunscombe's Marsh ;-f and the north and west sides, Colville's Quay. The channel is now arched over. The Wesleyan Methodist chapel J and the Chamber of Commerce are the principal public buildings in Patrick Street. The offices of the Southern or Daily Reporter and Examiner — Cork newspapers§ — are in this street.

    * Henry Street. There is a Methodist Chapel in this street, the oldest foundation belonging to this body in Cork. The original building was erected in 1752. John Wesley visited Cork in 1749, where he met with bad treatment from the " better classes." His brother Charles, with eight other preachers, were "presented," by the Grand Jury, as " persons of ill fame, vagabonds, and common disturbers of the peace."— Winded » Historical Notices.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 161

17. Youghal volunteer corps enrolled 1778–1779

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1778–1782

    Three distinct volunteer corps were raised in Youghal: the Independent Blues (1778, 2 companies), the Rangers (1778, 2 companies including grenadiers and light infantry), and the Union Fuzileers (1779, 2 companies). Each had detailed officer rosters by 1782.

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    YOUGHAL INDEPENDENT BLUES. Enrolled 1778. Force : 2 companies. Uniform : blue, faced scarlet, edged white. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Eobert Uniacke ; Captain, Eichard TTniacke ; Lieutenants, Edward Green, Hugh Pollock, and Samuel Nealon ; Ensign, Eichard Seymour ; Adjutant, Samuel JSTealon ; Chaplain, John Lawless; Surgeon, John Sedgwick ; Secretary, John Scamadon.

    YOUGHAL BANGERS. Enrolled ^1778. Force: 2 companies ; 1 grenadiers, 1 light. Uniform : grass green, faced scarlet, gold lace and yellow buttons. Officers in 1782 — Lieutenant- Colon el Commanding, Meade Hobson ; Major, John Swayne ; Captains, Samuel Hobson and Thomas Browning ; 1st Lieutenants, Samuel Freeman and John Sedgwick, Junior ; 2nd Lieutenant, James Ellard, Junior ; Chaplain, Jonas Pratt ; Surgeon, John Haig, M.D.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 118

18. 1612 bye-law requiring Cork councilmen to wear gowns

    Cork · city · Cork · 1612

    A Cork city bye-law passed in 1612 required every councilman appearing in court to wear a good and sufficient gown of his own, with penalties for borrowing or going without. Defaulters could be censured, amerced, or stripped of their councillor degree.

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    * Out at the elbows. — A bye-law was passed in 1612, requiring every councilman who appeared in court, to come in a good and sufficient gowa of his own, and

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 99

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Cork, the city carries an old civic rule. In 1612, a bye-law required every councilman who appeared in court to come in a good and sufficient gown of his own. No borrowing, no going without. Defaulters could be censured, amerced, or stripped of their councillor degree.

19. Bandon Boyne volunteer infantry enrolled 1777

    Bandon · town · Cork · 1777–1782

    The Bandon Boyne volunteer infantry was enrolled in 1777 as a single company with blue uniforms edged buff. Ensign John Loane and Surgeon Richard Loane were among the officers listed in 1782.

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    BANDON BOYNE. Enrolled 1777. Force : 1 company. Uniform : blue, edged buff ; yellow buttons, buff waistcoat and breeches, gold epaulets. Officers

    in 1782 — Ensign, John Loane ; Wright ; Surgeon,

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 116

20. Blarney Volunteers, four companies, 1778

    near Blarney · townland · Cork · 1778–1782

    The Blarney Volunteers were the largest single-town corps, enrolled in 1778 with four companies including grenadiers, two battalion, and one light company. Colonel George Jefferys commanded by 1782 with four captains.

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    BLARNEY VOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1778. Force : 4 companies ; 1 gren., 2 bat., 1 light. Uniform : scarlet, faced black ; white buttons. Officers in 1 782 — Colonel, George Jefferys ; Lieut. -Colonel, Daniel Gibbs ; Captains, William Willisson, Edward O'Donoghue, Thos. Whaley, and Samuel Townsend ; Lieutenants, Francis Cottrel, William M'Creight, and Thomas Eubee ; Chaplain, Thomas Davies ; Second Chaplain, John Gibbs ; Surgeon, John Lee ; Secretary, Thomas Magin.

    KEWMARKET EANGERS. Enrolled 1778. Force : 1 company. Uniform : blue, faced blue. Officers in 1782— Colonel, Boyle Aldworth; Major, Wm. Allen;

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119

21. Duke of Berwick marches to Macroom

    Macroom · town · Cork · 1690

    In October or November 1690, the Irish under the young Duke of Berwick, with 1,000 horse and five regiments of foot, marched from Limerick to Macroom, but withdrew upon hearing of Ginkell's approach.

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    It was during the October or November of this famous year, 1690, that the Irish, with 1,000 horse and five regiments of foot, under the command of the young Duke of Berwick, marched from Limerick to Macroom, but hearing of Ginkell's approach from

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 85

22. Earl of Cork admitted freeman of Cork city

    Cork · city · Cork

    Richard, Earl of Cork, was admitted and sworn as a free man of the city of Cork. This marked his formal civic integration into the municipal governance of the city.

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    " Richard, Earl of Cork, was this year admitted and sworn a free man of the city of Cork. On the 5th of September died Donough, Earl of Thomond, Lord President of Munster, and the Lord Falkland issued out a commission, September 7th, to Henry, Earl of Thomond, the Earl of Desmond, the Earl of Cork, Lord Esmond, or any two of them, for the better government of this province during the vacancy of the presidentship, which was supplied by the appointment of Sir Edward Villiers, on the 29th of May.

    " During his government the French and Spaniards gave out, that in revenge for the expedition to Eochelle, they would make a descent in 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.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 16

    As the companion tells it

    Cork city, where Richard, Earl of Cork, was admitted and sworn a free man of the city. Donough, Earl of Thomond, Lord President of Munster, died on the 5th of September. Two days later, Lord Falkland issued a commission to Henry, Earl of Thomond, the Earl of Desmond, the Earl of Cork, Lord Esmond, or any two of them, for the government of the province during the vacancy. The presidentship was filled by the appointment of Sir Edward Villiers on the 29th of May. During his government, the French and Spaniards gave out that in revenge for the expedition to Rochelle they would make a descent in Ireland. The forts of Cork and Waterford had been quite neglected. The Earl of Cork lent £500 to the Lord President Villiers, and with that money these forts were made defensible.

23. High Cross of Cork located in the Corn-market

    Cork · city · Cork

    Based on a map in the Pacata Hibernia, the editors concluded that the High Cross of Cork once stood in what is now called the Corn-market in Cork city.

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    * High Cross of Cork. — We conclude, from a map in the Pacata Hibernia, that this cross stood in what is now called the Corn-market.

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    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 179

24. Independent Chapel on Old George's Street, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1831

    An Independent Chapel was built in 1831 on the site of the old Assembly Rooms in Old George's Street, during the ministry of the Rev. John Burnet. The design was by the Messrs Paine, architects.

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    * The Independent Chapel was built in 1831, on the site of the old Assembly Rooms, during the ministry of the Rev. John Burnet, now of London. The design of the building was by the Messrs Paine, architects.

    f In Marlborough Street is a Baptist Chapel. The burial ground in St. Stephen's Lane is in connexion with it. Among the names on the head-stones we meet Allen, Austen, Fowkes, Falkiner, Jones, and Lapp. Was this the Lapp who gave name to Lapp's Quay ?

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 166

25. Kildorrery perched on a high hill

    Kildorrery · town · Cork

    Kildorrery stands on the crown of a high hill on the borders of Limerick, very difficult of ascent. The author notes that older road-builders went straight up hills rather than using curves on the screw principle.

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    There are two routes from Mitchelstown to Mallow. The one is through Kildorrery and Doneraile. Kildorrery, on the borders of Limerick, stands on the crown of a high hill, very difficult of ascent. Our forefathers, who knew but little of the mechanical powers, had no idea of ascending a hill in curves, on the screw principle, but went right at it in a straight line. As we do not like steep ascents, and as this road would take us almost out of the county of Cork, we shall approach the town of Mallow by the valley of the Blackwater, a far pleasanter route.

    The lands of Castle-Hyde join those of Creg, where we find another of Lord Eoche's castles. Two miles beyond Creg is the village of Ballyhooly, near which is Convamore, the splendid demesne of Lord Ennismore.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 242

26. Longueville — Longfield seat on the Blackwater

    Longueville · townland · Cork

    Longueville, on the banks of the Blackwater along the Navigation Road from Mallow, was described as one of the finest places on the river. It was the seat of Richard Longfield, Esquire.

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    WE can now travel by rail from Mallow to Kanturk, or rather to the Kanturk station, but we prefer the Navigation Eoad and the banks of the Blackwater, One of the finest places on its banks is Longueville, the seat of Richard Longfield, Esquire, of whose family I have already spoken, in page 265 of this volume. To the north-west of Longueville is Bally-Thomas, belonging to the Bullens.*

    Opposite Longueville, at the other side of the river, stands the old ivy clothed castle of Drumneen, which is styled the principal house of Pobble O'Callaghan. The Irish poet, Aenghus O'Daly, describes his visit to this castle, about the year 1600. I shall take the liberty of paraphrasing his words : —

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 247

27. Lord Boyle MP for Clonakilty and Cork

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1793–1807

    Lord Boyle, son of Lord Shannon, served as member of the Irish Parliament for Clonakilty from June 1793 to 1797, and then for the county of Cork until January 1807. He succeeded his father in the earldom on 20 May 1807 and died 22 April 1842.

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    Lord Boyle was the son of Lord Shannon, whom he succeeded in the earldom, May 20th, 1807. He was member of the Irish Parliament for Clonakilty, from June 1793 to 179 7, and the county of Cork till January 1807. He died April 22nd, 1842.

    It was from Lord Shannon's -residence, in Castlemartyr, that the marquis wrote the following letter to the Protestant Archbishop of Cashel : —

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 138

    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Clonakilty now, this town sent Lord Boyle to the Irish Parliament. He was the son of Lord Shannon, whose residence stood at Castlemartyr. Lord Boyle sat for Clonakilty from June 1793 to 1797, then for the county of Cork until January 1807. He succeeded his father in the earldom on 20 May 1807 and died 22 April 1842.

28. Monastery of the Friars of Seandun at North Mall

    North Mall · street · Cork · 1231

    A footnote records that the monastery of the Minorities, or Friars of Seandun, stood on the North Mall. It was founded by MacCarthy More in 1231.

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    * North Matt. — Here stood the monastery of the Minorities, or Friars of Seandun, founded by Mac Carthy More, in 1231.— See vol. i., pp. 177-179.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 167

29. Prince Rupert mistakenly lands at Crookhaven

    Crookhaven · townland · Cork · 1649

    Prince Rupert first put into Crookhaven due to a mistake by the pilot, before proceeding to Kinsale. This brief note records the landfall of the royalist fleet on the Cork coast.

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    * Fortnight before him.— Prince Rupert first put into Crookhaven, owing to a mistake of the pilot.

    88 HISTORY OF CORK.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 48

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Crookhaven, Prince Rupert's fleet put in during 1649, owing to what the record calls "a mistake of the pilot." He had not meant for this coast. After the wrong landfall he carried on to Kinsale.

30. Proposed batteries at Queenstown, Whitepoint and Cork-beg

    Cobh · municipal district · Cork

    Defence Commissioners recommended new gun batteries at several points around Cork Harbour: a 12-gun seaward battery at Queenstown Hospital, a 6-gun battery at Whitepoint, and a 4-gun battery at Cork-beg, to protect the harbour approaches and prevent enemy occupation of key positions.

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    platforms for gun batteries level with the water. There is a portion of the old walls standing to the present day. A 12 -gun battery, looking seaward, is contemplated at the Queenstown Hospital,* one of 6 guns at Whitepoint, I and one of 4 guns at Cork -beg £ a Martello tower at Eingabella, and three Martello towers at Ballycotton. There are five of these towers within what we may call the harbour, for the Great Island is within the harbour, three at the back of this island, one at Haulbowline, and another on the high ground to the south east of Rinnaskiddy. Each of these round towers, which some think are built to puzzle future antiquarians, are being mounted, each with a heavy gun, of a long range, which is wheeled round on a circular railroad, so as to look to any point of the compass. These towers might annoy an enemy as well as puzzle an antiquarian. They are sometimes mistaken by strangers, who are not antiquarians, for the far-famed Irish Round Towers.

    On the top of Corrabinny, or the " Round-hill," near Camden Fort, was an ancient earthwork of some description. Smith says, " On its summit is one of the ancient tumuli, raised to the memory of some Irish or Danish hero of former ages. These sepulchres were

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 220

31. St. Nicholas Church erected by Ecclesiastical Commissioners

    Cork · city · Cork

    St. Nicholas Church, a handsome cruciform Protestant structure, was erected by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners from a design by their architect G. Joseph Welland, at a cost of £6,400 to them and £500 to the parishioners.

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    church of St. Nicholas is Protestant. It is a handsome cruciform structure. It was erected by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, from a design by their architect, G. Joseph Welland; at a cost, to them, of £6,400 ; and to the parishioners of £500.

    "St. Nicholas Church," writes Dive Downes, in 1699, " stood to the west of Eed Abbey. It has been ruinous time out of mind. It is supposed to be united to St. Barry's. The church-yard is enclosed, but there is a path through it. Some houses, viz., Piper's holdings, near the church-yard, belong to this parish, The houses, glebe, and all the tythes of this parish, belonged formerly to the priory of St. John of Jerusalem, now to the choir of St. Barry's,"

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 171

32. Cappagh mines at Skull re-worked for copper ore

    Cappagh · townland · Cork · 1858

    The Cappagh mines at Skull were reported in 1858 as sitting on primitive schist and clay-slate with promising quartzose veins for copper production. By the time of writing they were in full work and expected to yield richly.

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    Of the Cappagh mines at Skull, W. B. Brady, Esq., C.E., F.G.S., says, in his report of the 5th of October, 1858, " The geological formation of the series is known as primitive schist, clay-slate, having strong parallel elvan courses (granitic porphyry) interstratified with quartzose veins, of a promising description for the lasting productions of copper ore. I am confident," he concludes, " that success will attend the re- working of the [Cappagh] mines, if carried on with prudence and energy." "This mine," says Mr. Lisabe, is now in full work, and the proprietors are proceeding in a legitimate and mining-like manner, and will shortly reap a rich harvest."

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 270

33. Charleville Charter School founded 1748

    Charleville · town · Cork · 1748

    Charles, fourth Earl of Orrery, gave 15 acres of land for a Charter School in Charleville. The building cost £350, opened on 15th April 1748, and admitted 20 children, 10 boys and 10 girls.

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    • National Schools. Charles, fourth Earl of Orrery, gave 15 acres of land for a Charter School in Charleville. The building was erected at the cost of £350, and opened on the Itfth of April, 17 ±8, and 20 children, 10 boys and 10 girls, admitted.— See Smith's History of Cork, vol. i., pp. 304, 305. What of this school, and what of the endowment ?

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 246

34. Coppinger family forfeitures across Cork city and suburbs

    Cork · city · Cork

    Multiple members of the Coppinger family had estates forfeited in the North Suburbs and South Liberties of Cork, as well as in the city itself and Barrymore. Thomas Coppinger's city property was valued at £38 and set at £25.

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    Coppinger, Walter — South liberties, £60, set at £56. Coppinger, Thomas — North Suburbs of Cork and Barrymore, £74 6. Coppinger, Thomas—South Liberties, £112, set at £50. Coppinger, Thomas, for life— City of Cork, £38, set at £25. Driscoll, Cornelius — barony of West Carbery, £35, set at £25 ;

    and barony of Condons and Clongibbons, £120, set at £100. Galway, Arthur, or Ignatius Goold— South Liberties, £43 15, set

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 89

35. Cork corporation mortgaged properties, 1627

    Cork · city · Cork · 1627

    A schedule dated 1627 lists numerous Cork corporate properties mortgaged by the mayor and corporation, including fishing pools, the common land, market-house, tollsie cellars, the college, and a tower held by Edmond Pounch. Dominick Roche, alderman, delivered discharges of all these mortgages on 8 August 1627 before Mayor William Hore and Recorder John Meade.

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    "That the eighth day of August, 1627, Dominick Eoche, alderman, appeared before us in the tollsell, and delivered sufficient discharges of all the mortgages contained in this schedule, according the annexed covenants to that effect. Witness our hands.

    WILLIAM HORE, Mayor. JOHN MEADE, Eecorder.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 96

36. Doneraile Rangers enrolled 1779

    Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1779–1782

    One company of Doneraile Rangers was enrolled in 1779, uniformed in scarlet faced green with gold epaulets. Colonel Sentleger, Lord Doneraile commanded by 1782, with the Hon. James Sentleger as chaplain.

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    DONERAILE RANGERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced green ; yellow buttons, gold epaulets. Officers in 1782 —Colonel, Sent-

    * Lawrence Curran. — This Lawrence, or Lowry, Curran, was a brother to the judge, John Philpot Curran. He married a Miss Webb, by whom he had a large family. Captain John Curran, married to a Miss Armstrong, was a son of his. Another son, William, kept a classical school in Kanturk. He died in Newmarket, where he is buried. Another son was in the Kanturk workhouse. A collection was made a few years ago to send him to America.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119

37. Dundanion castle site near Cork

    near Dundanion · street · Cork

    Dundanion House near Cork stands on or near the site of an old castle. The name derives from 'Dun-daingean,' meaning a strong castle, paralleling Dangan Castle in Meath, former seat of the Wellesley family.

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    * Dundanion, or Dun-daingean, " a strong castle." We have Dangean, or Dangan Castle, in Meath, formerly the residence of the Welsley family. Dundanion house, near Cork, stands on, or near, the site of an old castle.

    t Sinn- Mahon, i.e., the promontory of Mahon. For the same reason the promontory opposite Monkstown was called Rinn-a-Skiddy, or Skiddy's promontory. Dive Downes says of Rinc-Mahon, " Roche and Coppinger had most of these lands. They forfeited them in the last rebellion to the king."

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 209

38. Foundations of 'Old monastery' discovered at Rostellan

    Rostellan · townland · Cork

    Doctor Wise discovered the foundations of what was once called the 'Old monastery' within the Rostellan demesne. This discovery added to the antiquarian record of the estate.

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    * The old church. — Doctor Wise has lately discovered, in the demesne, the foundations of what was once called the " Old monastery."

    t The battery. — The wall at the west end of Rostellan demesne, and its round tower, has the appearance of a battery, and here are four brass pieces pointing down the harbour, on one of which we read — " ASSUERUS KOSTER MB FECIT, AMSTELREDAM, A? 1646." We conclude from the date, it was brought here by Inchiquin, when general of the Parliamentary troops. The other three pieces are of more modern date, 1786.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 225

39. Henry Sheares founded debtors' relief society in Cork, 1774

    Cork · city · Cork · 1774

    Henry Sheares, father of the executed brothers, established a society in Cork in 1774 for the relief and discharge of persons confined for small debts, demonstrating civic engagement before the revolutionary period.

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    * Their father, Mr. Henry Sheares, established a society in Cork, in 1774, for the relief and discharge of persons confined for small debts.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 131

40. Holy Ground, Queenstown

    Cobh · municipal district · Cork

    A portion of Queenstown remained poorly lighted and cleaned, especially in the neighbourhood of Holy Ground. A footnote describes Holy Ground as remarkable at one time for very disreputable houses.

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    Queenstown is governed by Town Commissioners. A portion of the town is well lighted and cleaned, but much yet remains to be done, especially in the neighbourhood of Holy- Ground.*

    About a mile from Queenstown, on the other side of

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 215

41. Lane's Institution moved to Anglesea Street

    Anglesea Street · street · Cork · 1843–1860

    Lane's Institution, for the relief of aged and destitute females, was founded in Rutland Street in 1843 and removed to Anglesea Street, where a new cottage-shaped building dedicated to Saints Joachim and Anne opened in 1860. It housed thirteen inmates.

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    Lane's Institution, for the relief of aged and destitute females, has been removed from Eutland Street, where it was first founded in 1843, and is now re-edified in Anglesea Street. The new building, which is comfortable, and cottage-shaped, and dedicated to Saints Joachim and Anne, was opened in 1860. The present number of inmates is thirteen.

    Near the South Infirmary is the junction of the Blackrock and Douglas Eoads, the former running east, the latter south-east. More south-east still is the Evergreen Eoad, and the Cork Union Workhouse, which will be ever green, or gangrene, in the public mind for its inhumanity to the poor. Sir John Arnott visited the Cork workhouse on the 6th of April, 1859, and entered his opinion on the Union visiting book, from which we take the following extract : —

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 168

    As the companion tells it

    Along here on Anglesea Street is where Lane's Institution settled. It was founded first in Rutland Street in 1843, for the relief of aged and destitute females, then removed here to Anglesea Street. The new building was cottage-shaped and comfortable, dedicated to Saints Joachim and Anne, and opened in 1860. Thirteen inmates lived there.

42. Mac Allisdrum's sword at Lohort Castle

    Lohort Castle · castle · Cork

    Tradition holds that the sword of Sir Alexander Mac Donnell (Mac Allisdrum), the famous warrior killed at the Battle of Knockninoss, was deposited at Lohort Castle, belonging to the Earl of Egmont.

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    " the real Colkitto," of Antrim, as Professor Curry asserts. Tradition has deposited the sword of this famous warrior at Lohort Castle, belonging to the Earl of Egmont.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 47

43. Newmarket Rangers volunteer corps, 1778

    Newmarket · town · Cork · 1778–1782

    One company of Newmarket Rangers was enrolled in 1778, uniformed in blue faced blue. Colonel Boyle Aldworth commanded by 1782. Secretary Lawrence Curran was brother to the judge John Philpot Curran.

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    KEWMARKET EANGERS. Enrolled 1778. Force : 1 company. Uniform : blue, faced blue. Officers in 1782— Colonel, Boyle Aldworth; Major, Wm. Allen;

    228 HISTORY OF CORK.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119

44. Nocturnal robberies and stable break-ins in Cork, 1770-1772

    Cork · city · Cork · 1770–1772

    In September 1770 a set of nocturnal villains lurked in various parts of Cork, breaking open stables every night. By 1772 instances of persons being robbed on roads adjacent to the city occurred nightly.

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    « " There were, at this time, (September, 1770) lurking in various parts of the city, a set of nocturnal villains, who were every night employed in breaking open stables." "At this time, (1772) instances of persons being robbed on the roads adjacent to the city, occurred nightly."

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 159

45. North and South chapels built in Cork, 1729

    Cork · city · Cork · 1729

    The north and south Catholic chapels were built in Cork in 1729, reflecting the growing Roman Catholic community in the city.

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    "A.D. 1729. The north and south chapels were built.

    "A.D. 1732. According to a return made by the hearth-money collectors in this and the following year, there were in the city of Cork 2,569 Protestant and 5,398 Eoman Catholic families."

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 103

46. Rostellan estate improvements under the Wise family

    Rostellan · townland · Cork

    The Rostellan property was greatly improved after coming into the possession of the Wise family. A visitor who toured the estate about three years before publication noted it was so altered for the better in its woods, walks, tillage, and pasturage that he scarcely recognised it.

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    The Eostellan property has been greatly improved since it came into the possession of the Wise family. I went over the estate about three years ago, with a friend, who thought of purchasing it, and it is so altered for the better, in its woods and walks, its tillage and its pasturage, that, to use a common expression, I should scarcely have known it.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 226

47. Sir James Cotter appointed Governor of Cork and Great Island

    near Great Island · townland · Cork · 1690

    Sir James Cotter was made Governor of the City of Cork and the Great Island near it on 11 February 1690, during the Jacobite administration in Ireland. His governance was later praised by Protestant citizens for its fairness.

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    f Governor of the said Citty. Sir James was made " Governor of the City of Cork and the Great Island near it," the llth of February, 1690.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 87

48. Six bridges spanning the Lee in Cork

    Cork · city · Cork

    Six bridges cross the North and South Channels of the River Lee that enclose Cork. On the South branch are the Anglesea (Metal) bridge, Parliament bridge, South bridge, and Clarke's bridge; on the North side are the North bridge and Patrick's bridge.

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    There are six bridges crossing the North and South Channels, or branches of the river, that enclose Cork. On the South branch four — the Anglesea, or the Metal bridge, Parliament bridge, South bridge, and Clarke's bridge ; and on the North side two — the North bridge and Patrick's bridge. The foundation stone of this

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 166

49. St Anne's nunnery chapel, Youghal

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1190

    A nunnery chapel dedicated to St. Anne was founded in 1190 on the west side of the harbour at Youghal. The author refers readers to Mr. Hayman's work for a fuller account.

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    For a correct account of the nunnery chapel of St. Anne, founded 1190, on the west side of the harbour ; the Franciscan friary, founded in 1224, by Maurice Fitzgerald, on the side of a hill to the south of the town, and the Dominican friary, commonly called the North Abbey, founded in 1268, by Thomas Fitzmaurice, we must refer the reader to Mr. Hayman's work.

    The scenery of the river Blackwater, from Youghal to Lismore, is only surpassed by that of the river Lee, from Monkstown to Cork. We first see it sporting like a wild maiden among the mountains and glens of Kerry ; it takes the sombre or dark tinge, from which it derives its name, as it passes through the bogs of Duhallow ; from the bridge of Mallow we discover the first decided propensity to array itself in its rich foliage, which it continues to cultivate, till it glides from our view into the county of Waterford, with all its charms matured. But as if the river felt that the county Cork had the best claim on its gratitude, it approaches and kisses our shores, before it throws itself into the sea at Youghal.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 239

50. St. Gobnata's church at Ballyvourney

    Ballyvourney · parish · Cork

    The old church at Ballyvourney was dedicated to St. Gobnata. The principal proprietor was Sir Nicholas Golthurst, and much of the land in the area is mountainous. It is noted as one of the most north-westerly towns in the county.

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    monastery here. The old church was dedicated to St. Gobnata. Sir Nicholas Golthurst, baronet, is the principal proprietor. Much of the land is mountainous, but a considerable portion has been brought under cultivation. With the exception of King-William's-town, Bally vourney is the most north- westerly town in the county.

    To the east of Macroom is the old castle of Carrigadrohid, before the walls of which Lord Broghill hung the Catholic Bishop of Ross. It is now in ruins. It was built by the Mac Carthys in the fourteenth century, who committed it to the keeping of the O'Learys. To the east, the village of Coachford ; to the north-east of Coachford, in the parish of Magourney, are the ruins of Carrig-na-muck Castle, belonging to the Mac Carthys- In the same parish are the ruins of the old church of Kilcoleman, and on the river Dripsey, the Dripsey paper mills. The paper manufactured here * is of a very superior quality.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 251

51. St. Nicholas Church rebuilt in 1720 under Bishop Brown

    Cork · city · Cork · 1720–1752

    A new church of St. Nicholas began to be erected in January 1720 under Bishop Samuel Brown. The living was a rectory formed in 1752 by the union of six parishes: St. John, St. Stephen, St. Mary Nard, St. Dominick, St. Bridget, and St. Nicholas.

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    We learn from Smith that a new church of St. Nicholas began to be erected in January 1720, under the auspices of Bishop Samuel Brown. The living is a rectory, formed in 1752, by the union of six parishes, St. John, St. Stephen, St. Mary Nard, St. Dominick, St. Bridget, and St. Nicholas. Dive Downes says, " St. Bridget's Church stood where the fort called the Cat* is now built. There is no appearance of the ruins of the church. The ruins did appear before the last war."

    Dive Downes informs us that "St. John's Church stood to the east of Eed- Abbey. It is ruinous, and has been so for 80 years. Here was formerly a house

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 171

52. Trabolgan, mansion and demesne of Lord Fermoy

    Trabolgan · townland · Cork

    Trabolgan, meaning the shore of the Belgrey, is the noble mansion and demesne of Lord Fermoy in a valley south of Carlisle Fort. The avenue is nearly a mile long with gas lamps between the triumphal arch and the house.

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    The site of Carlisle Fort,* and the heath around it, was sold by the late Mr. Penrose Fitzgerald, of Corkbeg, for a very large sum of money, to the government. On the high ground near the fort, stands Eupert's Tower, f and further south, near the mouth of the harbour, the police barracks and the lighthouse, and round the south-east point, Eoche's Tower. In the valley, at the other side of this line of hills, is Trabolgan,J the noble mansion and demesne of Lord

    * Carlisle Fort, so called after Frederick, fifth Earl of Carlisle, who was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1780-1782.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 223

53. Youghal population decline and lost woollen and porcelain trades

    Youghal · town · Cork

    The population of Youghal at the time of writing is about 9,000, formerly higher. The woollen trade was carried on extensively there, and there was also a porcelain and fine delf manufactory, but these trades belong to the history of the past.

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    The population of the town, at the present time, is about 9,000. It was formerly more than this. The woollen trade was carried on here extensively ; there was also a porcelain and fine delf manufactory, but these trades belong to the history of the past.

    The most interesting object in the town is the old

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 236

54. Culloden Volunteers of Cork enrolled 1778

    Cork · city · Cork · 1778–1782

    The Culloden Volunteers of Cork were enrolled in 1778 with three companies of grenadier, battalion, and light infantry. Colonel Benjamin Bousfield commanded by 1782, with captains Henry Newsom, Sampson Jervais, and Isaac Jones.

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    CULLODEN VOLUNTEERS OF CORK. Enrolled 1778. Force : 3 companies ; 1 grenadier, 1 battalion, 1 light. Uniform : blue, faced scarlet ; yellow buttons. Officers, gold epaulets. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Benjamin Bousfield ; Captains, Henry Newsom ; Sampson Jervais, and Isaac Jones ; Chaplain, H. Baggs ; Surgeon, Porter.

    EOSSCARBERY YOLUNTEERS. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced blue. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Thomas Hungerford ; Captain, Michael Friend ; Lieutenants, William Morriss and John

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 117

55. Baltimore Incorporated as a Borough

    Baltimore · town · Cork · 1613

    The town of Baltimore was incorporated as a borough on March 25th, 1613. Sir Thomas Crooke of Baltimore and Henry Pierce of Dublin were among the first MPs returned for the borough in April 1613.

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    BALTIMORE, INCORPORATED MABCH 25rH, 1613.

    1613, April 20. Sir Thomas Crooke, knt., of Baltimore.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 144

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Baltimore, this place became a borough on 25 March 1613. In April that year, Sir Thomas Crooke of Baltimore and Henry Pierce of Dublin were returned as its first MPs.

56. Bandon Independents volunteer infantry enrolled 1778

    Bandon · town · Cork · 1778–1782

    The Bandon Independents were enrolled in 1778 as a single company with scarlet uniforms faced black and gold epaulets. Colonel Francis Bernard and Captain Robert Sealy were officers in 1782, with Lieutenant Thomas Child.

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    BANDON INDEPENDENTS. Enrolled 1778. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced black, gold epaulets, yellow buttons, green jackets, faced black. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Francis Bernard; Captain, Eobert Sealy ; Lieutenant, Thomas Child ; Adjutant,

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 117

57. Bantry Volunteers enrolled 1779

    Bantry · town · Cork · 1779–1782

    One company of Bantry Volunteers was enrolled in 1779, uniformed in scarlet faced white. Colonel Hamilton White commanded by 1782, with Captain Richard Blair and Ensigns Henry Galway and John Young.

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    BANTRY VOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced white. Officers in 1782— Colonel, Hamilton White ; Captain, Eichard Blair; Lieutenant, David Melefont; Ensigns, Henry Gal way and John Young ; Adjutant, Henry Gal way ; Secretary, Francis Hoskin.

    HILWORTH YOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced green, yellow buttons. Officers in 1782— Colonel, Stephen, Earl Mountcashel ; Lieut.-Col., Arthur Hyde ; Major, John Hyde ; Captain, Eobert Hendley ; Lieutenant, John

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 120

    As the companion tells it

    Coming through Bantry now. A company of Volunteers was enrolled here in 1779, uniformed in scarlet faced with white. By 1782 Colonel Hamilton White was in command, with Captain Richard Blair, Lieutenant David Melefont, and Ensigns Henry Galway and John Young. Galway also served as adjutant, and Francis Hoskin was secretary.

58. Barry's Court inscriptions and Coppinger ownership

    near Barryscourt · street · Cork · 1588–1596

    Barry's Court bears inscriptions dated 1588 and 1596 attributed to David Barry and Eliza Roche who caused the building to be erected. By the time of writing, William Coppinger, Esq., is proprietor of Barry's Court, descended on the female side from the Mac Mahons of Clare.

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    " David Barry and Eliza Roche caused me to be erected." In another apartment is " A.D. 1596."

    William Coppinger, Esquire, is now the proprietor of Barry's Court. The name is of Danish origin, but Mr. Coppinger is descended on the female side, from the Mac Mahons of Clare, where his principal property lies.*

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 233

59. Cromwell's letter to Lord Wharton from Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1650

    Cromwell wrote a letter to Lord Wharton from Cork, dated 1st January 1649 (recte 1650), expressing affection and addressing political doubts among Parliamentary recusants about the conduct of the war.

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    He writes to Lord Wharton, who, we suspect, was one of the principal recusants, in the following style. The letter is dated from Cork, 1st January, 1649, recte* 1650:—

    " MY DEAR FRIEND, MY DEAR LORD,

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 57

60. Dominican friary (North Abbey), Youghal

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1268

    A Dominican friary, commonly called the North Abbey, was founded in 1268 by Thomas Fitzmaurice at Youghal.

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    For a correct account of the nunnery chapel of St. Anne, founded 1190, on the west side of the harbour ; the Franciscan friary, founded in 1224, by Maurice Fitzgerald, on the side of a hill to the south of the town, and the Dominican friary, commonly called the North Abbey, founded in 1268, by Thomas Fitzmaurice, we must refer the reader to Mr. Hayman's work.

    The scenery of the river Blackwater, from Youghal to Lismore, is only surpassed by that of the river Lee, from Monkstown to Cork. We first see it sporting like a wild maiden among the mountains and glens of Kerry ; it takes the sombre or dark tinge, from which it derives its name, as it passes through the bogs of Duhallow ; from the bridge of Mallow we discover the first decided propensity to array itself in its rich foliage, which it continues to cultivate, till it glides from our view into the county of Waterford, with all its charms matured. But as if the river felt that the county Cork had the best claim on its gratitude, it approaches and kisses our shores, before it throws itself into the sea at Youghal.

    Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 239