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Elizabeth Fort in Barrack Street described as well-preserved
Cork · city · Cork
Elizabeth Fort, located in Barrack Street, Cork, was noted by Lord Macaulay as lying in ruins, but the author states it was in good preservation and occupied by her Majesty's forces. Some of its walls are of great thickness.
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• The fort, i.e. the Elizabeth fort in Barrack Street. This fort, which Lord Macauley says " lies in ruins," is in good preservation to the present day, and occupied by her majesty's forces. Some of tne walls are of great thickness.
t The Mitre was probably a tavern. It is also mentioned in Dive Downe's Journal, who wrote in A.D. 1700.
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Franciscan friary, Youghal
Youghal · town · Cork · 1224
A Franciscan friary was founded in 1224 by Maurice Fitzgerald on the side of a hill to the south of Youghal town.
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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
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Inchigeelagh Volunteers, light company, 1779
Inchigeelagh · townland · Cork · 1779–1782
One light company of Inchigeelagh Volunteers was enrolled in 1779, uniformed in blue edged buff. Captain Commander Jasper Masters led by 1782, with Chaplain Edward Weeks and Surgeon William Grainger.
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INCHIGEELAGH VOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 light company. Uniform : blue, edged buff; buff waistcoat and breeches. Officers in 1782 — Captain Com., Jasper Masters ; Lieutenant, John Boyle ; Ensign, Benjamin Sweete ; Chaplain, Edward Weeks ; Surgeon, Win. Grainger ; Secretary Henry Grainger.
MUSKBRRY VOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 company. Uniform : blue, edged buff; buff waistcoat and breeches. Officers in 1782 — Captain Com., Thomas Barter ; Captain, William Ashe ; Lieutenant, John Barter ; Ensign, Matthew Menheer ; Chaplain, Edward Synge Townsend ; Surgeon, Eichard Grey, M.D. ; Adjutant, John Butler.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119
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Kilworth Volunteers enrolled 1779
Kilworth · townland · Cork · 1779–1782
One company of Kilworth Volunteers was enrolled in 1779, uniformed in scarlet faced green. Colonel Stephen, Earl Mountcashel commanded by 1782, with Lord Kilworth serving as ensign.
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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
Drew ; Ensign, Lord Kilworth ; Adjutant,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 120
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Macroom town on the Sullane
Macroom · town · Cork
Macroom is a post and market town in the barony of West Muskerry, thirteen miles south-east of Millstreet. The name may derive from Maigh-cruim, the Plain of Crom. The town contains about 2,000 inhabitants and is pleasantly situated on the Sullane river.
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This castle, and property around it, was granted, on the termination of the civil war, to Admiral Penn, who fought on the side of the Parliament. For this he was indebted to Oliver Cromwell. There is an impression abroad that Penn, the famous Quaker, was born here. Smith says, " Sir William Penn, the famous sea admiral, was born in it;" that is the Quaker's father. Both statements are equally incorrect, as I have explained elsewhere (vol. ii., pp. 119, 120). Lord Muskerry, created (for his faithfulness to the royal cause) Earl of Clancarty, got it back from Penn. Lord Muskerry's grandson, Donough, the fourth earl, lost it again, and the whole of his vast estates, for his loyalty to James II. Macroom Castle is now in the possession of Colonel White Hedges, the brother to Lord Bantry, and heir to his estates. He inherits the Macroom property from his grand-uncle, Robert Hedges Eyre, who died in 1840. It was at one time the joint property of the Earl of Bandon and the Hon. Eobert Hedges Eyre. The town, which contains about 2000 inhabitants, is pleasantly situated on the Sullane, a river only inferior to the Lee.
Two or three miles to the west of Macroom is Carriga-Pooka Castle, of which we speak in page 404 of this volume ; and about a mile further south, Dun-darick Castle, built by the Mac Carthys, which was forfeited after the great civil war of 1641.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 250
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Millstreet: poor market town in Drishane parish
Millstreet · town · Cork
Millstreet is a market and post town in the parish of Drishane and barony of West Muskerry, on the Killarney line of railway. It is described as a poor town with about 1,500 inhabitants.
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Killarney line of railway. It is a poor town, with about 1,500 inhabitants. The principal seats are Brisbane Castle, Coomlegane, Rathduane, Mount Leader, Mount Justice, and Duaragil Castle.*
King- William's- town, in the parish of Nohoval and the barony of Duhallow, is about ten miles from Millstreet, and the same distance from Castle Island. It is of recent erection and is called after William IY. The crown lands, in the centre of which it is situated, formed part of the forfeited territory of the O'Keeffes. A lease of these lands was granted, more than a century ago, to the Cronin family, f On its expiration, the Commissioners of Woods and Forests commenced, in 1832, a series of experimental improvements in drain. ing, planting, building, and road -making, on which they expended £17,000 ; the grand juries of Cork and Kerry adding nearly .£8,000, making a total of about £25,000. The improved land was then put up for purchase. Mr. Vincent Scully, one of the present members for the county Cork, purchased King - William's-town and Upper and Lower Glen Collin, which he sold in the Encumbered Estates Court, in- 1858, to the present proprietor, Nicholas Dunscombe, Esquire, North Mall, Cork, who has expended a great deal of money, and displayed much skill and enterprise on their improvement. He now makes King- William'stown House his permanent residence. The village
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 249
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Muskerry Volunteers enrolled 1779
near Muskerry · street · Cork · 1779–1782
One company of Muskerry Volunteers was enrolled in 1779, uniformed in blue edged buff. Captain Commander Thomas Barter and Captain William Ashe led by 1782, with Chaplain Edward Synge Townsend.
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MUSKBRRY VOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 company. Uniform : blue, edged buff; buff waistcoat and breeches. Officers in 1782 — Captain Com., Thomas Barter ; Captain, William Ashe ; Lieutenant, John Barter ; Ensign, Matthew Menheer ; Chaplain, Edward Synge Townsend ; Surgeon, Eichard Grey, M.D. ; Adjutant, John Butler.
DONERAILE RANGERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced green ; yellow buttons, gold epaulets. Officers in 1782 —Colonel, Sent-
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119
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South Gate of Cork at South Main Street
South Main Street · street · Cork
The South-gate of Cork stood at the end of the South Main Street, by the South bridge. It was a key landmark near Fort Elizabeth and the site where citizens were lured outside the walls during the pretended plot.
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* The Great-fort, without tfo South-gate, was Fort Elizabeth, in Barrack Street. It was larger than Catt-fort, -which was higher up. It was rebuilt after the rebellion of 1603, " to curb the insolence of the citizens." The South-gate stood at the end of the South Main Street, by the South bridge.
80 HISTORY OF CORK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 44
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Kanturk Volunteers enrolled 1778
Kanturk · town · Cork · 1778–1782
One company of Kanturk Volunteers was enrolled in 1778, uniformed in scarlet faced light blue, under Colonel John James, Earl of Egmont, with Chaplain Charles Fennel and Surgeon Daniel Williams.
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KANTURK VOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1778. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced light blue. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, John James, Earl of Egmont ; Lieutenant - Colonel, Captain James Purcell ; Chaplain, Charles Fennel; Surgeon, Daniel "Williams.
HAWKE UNION OF COVE. Enrolled 1778. Force : 1 company. Uniform : blue, edged and lined buff, yellow buttons, buff waistcoat and breeches. Officers in 1782 — Captain Commanding, William Dickson; Captain, John Colthurst ; Lieutenants, William King Sliegh,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119
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Passage Union volunteer infantry enrolled 1778
Passage West · town · Cork · 1778–1782
The Passage Union volunteer infantry was enrolled in 1778 with three companies. Major Commanding Michael Parker led by 1782, with captains Richard Roberts, Charles Clark, and Achilles Daunt, and surgeon Anthony Mana.
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PASSAGE UNION. Enrolled 1778. Force : 3 companies; 1 grenadier, 1 battalion, 1 light. Uniform: scarlet, faced deep green ; white buttons. Officers in 1782 — Major Commanding, Michael Parker; Captains, Eichard Eoberts, Charles Clark, and Achilles Daunt ; Ensign, Edward Ford ; Adjutant, "William
Atkins; Chaplain, Austen; Surgeon, Anthony
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 117
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Ballyhooly and Convamore demesne
Ballyhooly · town · Cork
Two miles beyond Creg is the village of Ballyhooly, near which is Convamore, the splendid demesne of Lord Ennismore. The view of the river from the demesne and the Nagle mountains is very fine.
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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
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Ballyvourney: St. Abban's foundation in 650
Ballyvourney · parish · Cork · 650
Ballyvourney, or the Beloved town, lies eight miles west of Macroom. The river Sullane rises in this parish. St. Abban, who died in 650, founded a religious establishment there.
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Bally vourney, or the " Beloved town," is eight miles to the west of Macroom. The river Sullane rises in this parish. St. Abban, who died in 650, founded a
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 250
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Castlemartyr Society volunteer corps, 1779
Castlemartyr · townland · Cork · 1779–1782
The Castle-Martyr Society enrolled one volunteer company in 1779, uniformed in scarlet faced pale yellow, with Captain William Hallaran and Lieutenant T. C. Wheble by 1782.
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CASTLE-MARTYR SOCIETY. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced pale yellow. Officers in 1782 — Captain, William Hallaran ; Lieutenant, T. C. Wheble.
INCHIGEELAGH VOLUNTEERS. Enrolled 1779. Force : 1 light company. Uniform : blue, edged buff; buff waistcoat and breeches. Officers in 1782 — Captain Com., Jasper Masters ; Lieutenant, John Boyle ; Ensign, Benjamin Sweete ; Chaplain, Edward Weeks ; Surgeon, Win. Grainger ; Secretary Henry Grainger.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119
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Cromwell's letter from Cork describing winter march
Cork · city · Cork · 1649
Cromwell wrote a letter to Speaker William Lenthall from Cork, dated 19 December 1649, describing his march from Waterford toward Youghal in search of winter quarters for his troops during terrible weather.
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The following letter, which is addressed to the Honorable William Lenthall, Esquire, Speaker of the parliament of England, and dated Cork, 19th of December, 1649, describes his march from Waterford to Youghal : —
" MR. SPEAKER,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 58
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Fort at mouth of Cork Harbour near Fort Carlisle
near Cork Harbour · estuary · Cork
An old fort stood at the mouth of Cork Harbour, near Fort Carlisle, which obstructed Colonel Townsend's approach to the city in 1649. The author notes that some portions of the fort were believed to still be visible at the time of writing.
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t Fort at the mouth of Cork Harbour.— This old fort was near Fort Carlisle. I believe some portions of it are yet visible.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 53
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Hawke Union volunteer corps at Cove, 1778
Cobh · municipal district · Cork · 1778–1782
The Hawke Union of Cove enrolled one volunteer company in 1778, uniformed in blue edged and lined buff. Captain Commanding William Dickson led the corps by 1782, with Captain John Colthurst and three lieutenants.
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HAWKE UNION OF COVE. Enrolled 1778. Force : 1 company. Uniform : blue, edged and lined buff, yellow buttons, buff waistcoat and breeches. Officers in 1782 — Captain Commanding, William Dickson; Captain, John Colthurst ; Lieutenants, William King Sliegh,
Andrew Byms, and Ealph Sliegh; Chaplain,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 119
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Rosscarbery harbour description
Ross Carbery · town · Cork
Rosscarbery is a market and post town about seven miles south-west of Clonakilty, lying at the head of a creek. According to Camden, the harbour was formerly navigable for ships, but it had become too shallow by the time of writing.
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Rosscarbery is a market and post town, about seven miles south-west of Clonakilty. It lies at the head of a creek. Camden says the harbour was formerly navigable for ships. It is too shallow for ships now : —
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 262
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As you pass through Ross Carbery, you are in a market and post town about 7 miles south-west of Clonakilty, lying at the head of a creek. Camden records that the harbour here was once navigable for ships, but it has grown too shallow for them now.
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Ruins of Carrignamuck Castle
Carrignamuck · townland · Cork
Located to the north-east of Coachford in the parish of Magourney are the ruins of Carrig-na-muck Castle. The castle historically belonged to the MacCarthys.
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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.
Further east the Lee unites its waters with the Bride, near the old church at Inniscarra. It was in this district that Hugh O'Neill met the assembled Irish chieftains in 1600, and installed the gigantic Florence Mac Carthy as the Mac Carthy More.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 251
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Shandon Castle on Shandon hill
near Shandon · locality · Cork
A castle known as Shandon Castle formerly stood on Shandon hill, the same site associated with the later St. Anne's church. The name Shandon derives from 'Sean-dun', meaning 'the old fort'.
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* Stan-dun, i.e., " the old fort." On this bill stood Shandon Castle.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 189
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Ware family at Woodford near Mallow
Woodford · street · Cork · 1590–1613
John Ware, uncle of the historian Sir James Ware, settled in county Cork at the end of the sixteenth century, having come from Yorkshire with Lord Deputy FitzWilliam. His descendants lived at Woodford, near Mallow, which Sir James Ware's father represented as a member in 1613.
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* Lieutenant Ware. — John Ware, the uncle of Sir James Ware, the historian, settled in the county Cork, in the end of the 16th century. The Wares were originally from Yorkshire. They came to Ireland with the Lord Deputy Fitz- William. The descendants of John Ware, live at Woodford, near Mallow, of which Sir James Ware, the historian's father, was member in 1613.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 134
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Youghal Cavalry enrolled 1776
Youghal · town · Cork · 1776–1782
The Youghal Cavalry was enrolled in 1776 with scarlet uniforms faced white. By 1782 its officers included Captain commanding Robert Ball, Lieutenant John Smith, and Chaplain Hon. Robert Moore.
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YOUGHAL CAVALRY. Enrolled 1776. Uniform : scarlet, faced white. Officers in 1782 — Captain commanding, Eobert Ball ; Lieutenant, John Smith ; Chaplain, Hon. Eobert Moore ; Secretary, John Segwick.
BANDON CAVALRY. Enrolled 177 8. Uniform: dark olive, green jacket, half lappelled, crimson velvet cuffs and collar, silver epaulets. Furniture : white cloth, hoseing and holster caps, embroidered. Device, B. C. harp and crown. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Sampson Stawell ; Major, John Moore Travers ; Captains, Eobert Waterhouse, Simon T. Davies ; Cornet, Charles Bernard ; Chaplain, Charles Hewitt.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 114
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Bandon Incorporated as a Borough
Bandon · town · Cork · 1613
The town of Bandon was incorporated as a borough on March 30th, 1613. Following its incorporation, Members of Parliament were returned for the constituency beginning in April 1613.
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BANDON, INCOUPORATED MAECH SOrn, ItilS.
1613, April 17th. Sir Eichard Morrison, knt. Wm.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 143
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Catholic chapel foundation laid at Sandon, Cork
Sandycove · street · Sligo · 1790
The foundation of a Catholic chapel was laid in Sandon on the 28th of April, 1790, reflecting the growing confidence and prosperity of Cork's Catholic merchants and tradesmen who were building better places of worship.
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f Places of Worship, The foundation of a Catholic Chapel was laid in Sandon, the 28th of April, I79tf.
216 HISTOBY OF CORK.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 111
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Hanover Society volunteer corps, Clonakilty, 1778
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1778–1782
The Hanover Society of Clonakilty enrolled two volunteer companies in 1778, uniformed in scarlet faced with buff. Officers by 1782 included Colonel Richard Hungerford and Chaplain John Townsend.
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HANOVER SOCIETY, CLOUGHNAKILTY. Enrolled 1778. Force : 2 companies. Uniform : scarlet, faced buff. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Eichard Hungerford ; Major, Thomas Hungerford; Captains, John Hunger-
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 118
As the companion tells it
Clonakilty had a volunteer corps called the Hanover Society, enrolled in 1778 with two companies uniformed in scarlet faced with buff. By 1782 the officers included Colonel Richard Hungerford, Major Thomas Hungerford, and Captain John Hungerford.
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Mallow Incorporated as a Borough
Mallow · town · Cork · 1612
The town of Mallow was incorporated as a borough on February 27th, 1612. Parliamentary representatives were subsequently returned for the borough starting in May 1613.
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MALLOW, INCORPORATED FEBRUARY 27ra, 1612.
1613, May 1st. Sam. Molyneux, Esq., of Louthstown,
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 143
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Midleton Incorporated as a Borough
Midleton · town · Cork · 1670
The town of Midleton was incorporated as a borough on January 2nd, 1670. Following its incorporation, parliamentary representatives were returned for the borough starting in September 1692.
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MIDLETON, IKCOBPORATED JANUABY 2ND, 1670.
1692, Sept. 22. Thomas Brodrick, Esq,, of Midleton.
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Rosscarbery Volunteers infantry company
Ross Carbery · town · Cork
The Rosscarbery Volunteers comprised a single company with scarlet uniforms faced blue. Colonel Thomas Hungerford and Captain Michael Friend were officers in 1782, with lieutenants William Morriss and John Hungerford.
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EOSSCARBERY YOLUNTEERS. Force : 1 company. Uniform : scarlet, faced blue. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Thomas Hungerford ; Captain, Michael Friend ; Lieutenants, William Morriss and John
Hungerford; Chaplain, Henry Jones.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 117
As the companion tells it
Coming up through Ross Carbery in Cork. Back in 1782, this town had its own volunteer infantry company, one company strong, uniformed in scarlet faced with blue. Colonel Thomas Hungerford and Captain Michael Friend led them, with lieutenants William Morriss and John Hungerford, and Henry Jones as chaplain.
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Bar rock and Black rocks at Youghal harbour
Youghal · town · Cork
The Bar rock makes the approach to Youghal harbour dangerous during east, south-east, or southerly gales. Mariners must also watch for the Black-rocks, which do not show until half-ebb. If a vessel must be beached in Youghal bay, the flat strand to the north-west is the best ground.
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The Bar rock renders the approach to the harbour of Youghal dangerous during the prevalence of east, south-east, or southerly gales. The mariner must also
HARBOUR OF YOUGHAL. 457
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Castle-Hyde and Creg: Lord Roche's castles
Castle Hyde · electoral division · Cork
The lands of Castle-Hyde join those of Creg, where another of Lord Roche's castles is found. Two miles beyond Creg lies the village of Ballyhooly, near Convamore, the splendid demesne of Lord Ennismore.
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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
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Charleville Volunteers, officers 1782
Charleville · town · Cork
Charleville Volunteers had officers listed in 1782 including Colonel Chidley Coote, Major St. George Hatfield, and Secretary George Hooper, though no enrollment date or force composition is recorded.
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CHARLEVILLE VOLUNTEERS. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Chidley Coote ; Major, St. George Hatfield ; Lieutenant, Sanders ; Secretary, George Hooper.
IMOKILLY BLUE INFANTRY. Colonel, Eobert Uniack Fitzgerald.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 120
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Clonakilty Incorporated as a Borough
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1613
The town of Clonakilty was incorporated as a borough on May 5th, 1613. Sir Edward Harris of Cahirmoney and Sir Henry Gosnell were the first MPs returned for the constituency in May 1613.
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CLONAKILTY, INCORPORATED MAT 5ra, 1613.
1613, May 3. Sir Edward Harris, knt., of Cahirmoney. Sir Henry Gosnell, knt.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 145
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Clonakilty in Cork, you are in a town incorporated as a borough on the 5th of May, 1613. That same month, Sir Edward Harris of Cahirmoney and Sir Henry Gosnell became its first members of parliament.
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Doneraile Rangers Light Dragoons enrolled 1779
Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1779–1782
The Doneraile Rangers Light Dragoons were enrolled in 1779 with scarlet uniforms faced green. Colonel Sentleger Lord Doneraile commanded by 1782, with Major Hon. Hayes Sentleger and Captain Nicholas Green Evans among the officers.
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DONERAILE RANGERS L. D. Enrolled 1779. Uniform : scarlet, faced green, edged white, gold epaulets, yellow buttons and helmets, green jackets, faced red. Furniture: goat-skin. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Sentleger Lord Doneraile ; Major, Hon. Hayes Sentleger; Captain, Nicholas Green Evans; Lieutenant, John Watkins ; Cornet, Nicholas Green Evans, Jun. ; Chaplain, Hon. James Sentleger; Surgeon, John Creagh, M.D. ; Adjutant, Eobert Atkins; Secretary, James
GLANMIRE UNION. Enrolled 1779. Uniform : deep green, faced black. Furniture: goat-skin, trimmed green. Officers in 1779 — Colonel, Henry Mannix; Captain, Simon Dring ; Cornet, Dean Hoare ; Chaplain, Archdeacon Corker ; Surgeon, James Bennet, M.D. ; Secretary, Rev. Chambre Corker.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 115
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Duhallow Rangers volunteer cavalry enrolled 1778
Duhallow · barony · Cork · 1778–1782
The Duhallow Rangers were enrolled as a volunteer cavalry unit in 1778. By 1782 their officers included Colonel Hon. Charles Percival, Lieut.-Colonel William Wrixon, and Major Robert Wrixon, with Chaplain Arthur Kiely and Secretary William Dore.
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DUHALLOW RANGERS. Enrolled 1778. Officers in 1782— Colonel, Hon.CbarlesPercival; Lieut. -Colonel, William Wrixon; Major, Robert Wrixon; Captain, George Crofts ; Cornet, James Pur cell ; Chaplain, Arthur Kiely ; Secretary, William Dore.
IMOEJLLY HORSE. Enrolled 1778. Uniform : scarlet, faced black, yellow buttons, gold epaulets, yellow helmets, white jackets, edged red. Furniture : goatskin, trimmed red. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Edward Roche; Lieut-Colonel, Robert McCarthy; Captain, Robert Ball ; Cornet, John Fitzgerald ; Chaplain, Jeremiah Heart ; Surgeon, John Nagle, M.D. ; Secretary, William Garde.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 115
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Glanmire Union volunteer cavalry enrolled 1779
near Glanmire · town · Cork · 1779
The Glanmire Union volunteer cavalry was enrolled in 1779 with deep green uniforms faced black and goat-skin furniture trimmed green. Colonel Henry Mannix and Captain Simon Dring were officers, with Archdeacon Corker as chaplain.
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GLANMIRE UNION. Enrolled 1779. Uniform : deep green, faced black. Furniture: goat-skin, trimmed green. Officers in 1779 — Colonel, Henry Mannix; Captain, Simon Dring ; Cornet, Dean Hoare ; Chaplain, Archdeacon Corker ; Surgeon, James Bennet, M.D. ; Secretary, Rev. Chambre Corker.
CORK CAVALRY, Uniform : scarlet, faced blue, silver laced ; silver epaulets, white buttons. Furniture : blue cloth, laced gold. Officers in 1782— Colonel, William Chetwynd ; Major, John Gillman ; Captain, John Smith ; Cornet, Paul Piersy ; Surgeon, Thomas Harris; Secretary, John Smith.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 115
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Ignatius Goold (Arthur Galway) Cork city estate forfeited
Cork · city · Cork
Ignatius Goold, also known as Arthur Galway, had property in Cork city valued at £280 10s and set at £233 14s forfeited as a James II adherent. He also held forfeited estates in the South Liberties.
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Goold, Ignatius, or Arthur Galway— Cork city, £280 10, set at £233 14.
Goold, Ignatius, or Arthur Galway— South Liberties, £72, set at £67.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 89
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Imokilly Horse volunteer cavalry enrolled 1778
Imokilly · barony · Cork · 1778–1782
The Imokilly Horse, a volunteer cavalry unit, was enrolled in 1778 with a scarlet uniform faced black and goat-skin furniture trimmed red. Colonel Edward Roche and Lieut.-Colonel Robert McCarthy were among its officers by 1782.
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IMOEJLLY HORSE. Enrolled 1778. Uniform : scarlet, faced black, yellow buttons, gold epaulets, yellow helmets, white jackets, edged red. Furniture : goatskin, trimmed red. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Edward Roche; Lieut-Colonel, Robert McCarthy; Captain, Robert Ball ; Cornet, John Fitzgerald ; Chaplain, Jeremiah Heart ; Surgeon, John Nagle, M.D. ; Secretary, William Garde.
EJLWORTH L. D. Enrolled 1779. Uniform : scarlet, faced green, gold epaulets, yellow buttons, and helmets. Furniture : goat-skin, trimmed green. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Stephen, Earl of Mountcashel ; Lieut-Col. Arthur Hyde ; Major, John Hyde ; Captain, William Newenham ; Lieutenant, Thomas Power; Cornet, Garret Wall ; Chaplain, Hon. Robert Moore ; Surgeon, John Pigott, M.D. ; Adjutant and Secretary, Richard Whitford.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 115
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Kilworth L.D. volunteer cavalry enrolled 1779
Kilworth · townland · Cork · 1779–1782
The Kilworth Light Dragoons were enrolled in 1779 with scarlet uniforms faced green and goat-skin furniture. Colonel Stephen, Earl of Mountcashel, commanded the unit by 1782, with Lieut.-Colonel Arthur Hyde and Major John Hyde.
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EJLWORTH L. D. Enrolled 1779. Uniform : scarlet, faced green, gold epaulets, yellow buttons, and helmets. Furniture : goat-skin, trimmed green. Officers in 1782 — Colonel, Stephen, Earl of Mountcashel ; Lieut-Col. Arthur Hyde ; Major, John Hyde ; Captain, William Newenham ; Lieutenant, Thomas Power; Cornet, Garret Wall ; Chaplain, Hon. Robert Moore ; Surgeon, John Pigott, M.D. ; Adjutant and Secretary, Richard Whitford.
IMOKILLY BLUE HORSE. Enrolled 1779. Uniform : blue, faced red. Officers in 1782— Colonel, Robert Uniack Fitzgerald; Major, Thomas Fitzgerald; Captain,
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Mitchelstown Light Dragoons enrolled 1774
Mitchelstown · townland · Cork · 1774–1782
The Mitchelstown Light Dragoons were enrolled in 1774 with scarlet uniforms faced black. By 1782 the corps was officered by Colonel Viscount Kingsborough, Lieut.-Colonel Henry Cole Bowen, Major James Badham Thornhill, and others.
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MITCHELSTOWN LIGHT DRAGOONS. Enrolled 1774. Uniform : scarlet, faced black, silver, epaulets, yellow
* Henry Sheares, the father of the " T\vo Sheares."
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Rostellan demesne between Farsit and Saleen creeks
Rostellan · townland · Cork
Rostellan demesne occupies a tongue of land about a mile broad between the creeks of Farsit and Saleen. It formerly belonged to the Marquis of Thomond and was at the time of writing the property of Mr. Wise.
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Rostellan demesne, formerly belonging to the Marquis of Thomond, now the property of Mr. Wise, occupies a tongue of land about a mile broad, between the creeks of Farsit and Saleen.
» Which name.—" Aghada, belonging to a fight or battle— contentious, quarrelsome."— ffJReilly's Irish Dictionary.
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Sir Drury Wray's St. Laurence's Chapel property forfeited
Cork · city · Cork
Sir Drury Wray, for life, had St. Laurence's Chapel or three messuages forfeited as a James II adherent, valued at £10 and set at £1.
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Wray, Sir Drury, for life — St. Laurence's Chapel, or three messuages, £10, set at £1.
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Sir Richard Nagle estate forfeited in barony of Fermoy
Fermoy · townland · Cork
Sir Richard Nagle, a James II adherent, had his estate in the barony of Fermoy forfeited, valued at £34. Pierce Nagle also had estates forfeited in Fermoy and Duhallow.
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Nagle, Sir Richard — barony of Fermoy, £34.
Nagle, Pierce— baronies of Fermoy and Duhallow, £502 2 6, set at £412 2 6.
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Ballyphilip equity of redemption sold for £10
near Ballyphilip · townland · Cork
Ignatius Gould's equity of redemption of Ballyphilip was sold for £10 as part of the forfeiture of James II adherents' estates in County Cork.
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Gould, Ignatius — Equity of redemption of Ballyphilip, sold for £10.
M'Carty, Charles— £635.
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Castlemartyr Incorporated as a Borough
Castlemartyr · townland · Cork · 1674
The town of Castlemartyr was incorporated as a borough on July 28th, 1674. Sir Richard Hull of Leamcon and Robert Pooley of Dublin were returned as the first MPs for the borough in September 1692.
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CASTLEMARTYR, INCOHPORATED JULY 28ra, 1674.
1692, Sept. 19. Sir Richard Hull, knt. of Leamcon,
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Great Island Cavalry volunteer unit enrolled 1782
near Great Island · townland · Cork · 1782
The Great Island Cavalry was enrolled in 1782 with scarlet uniforms faced green and goat-skin furniture. Captain Wallis Colthurst commanded, with Lieutenant William Colthurst and Cornet Henry Widenham among the officers.
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GREAT ISLAND CAVALRY. Enrolled 1782. Uniform : scarlet, faced green; gold epaulets, yellow buttons, white jackets edged red. Furniture, goat-skin. Officers in 1782 — Captain, Wallis Colthurst; Lieutenant, William Colthurst ; Cornet, Henry Widenham ; Adjutant, Rickard Donovan ; Surgeon, Patrick Fitzgerald ; Secretary, John Roche,
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Ignatius Gould mayor for James II in Cork
Cork · city · Cork · 1687
In 1687, during the reign of James II, Ignatius Gould served as mayor of Cork alongside the previously listed mayor William Ballard, reflecting the Catholic political ascendancy under James II's brief restoration of Catholic office-holders.
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f 1687. — Ignatius Gould was also mayor this year, for James II.
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Mallow Cavalry volunteer unit enrolled 1782
Mallow · town · Cork · 1782
The Mallow Cavalry volunteer unit was enrolled in 1782 with green jackets. Colonel Cotter was its commanding officer in that year.
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MALLOW CAVALRY. Enrolled 1782. Uniform : green jackets. Officer in 1782 — Colonel Cotter.
GREAT ISLAND CAVALRY. Enrolled 1782. Uniform : scarlet, faced green; gold epaulets, yellow buttons, white jackets edged red. Furniture, goat-skin. Officers in 1782 — Captain, Wallis Colthurst; Lieutenant, William Colthurst ; Cornet, Henry Widenham ; Adjutant, Rickard Donovan ; Surgeon, Patrick Fitzgerald ; Secretary, John Roche,
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Maurice Roache forfeiture in Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork
Maurice Roache, a James II adherent, had property in Kinsale forfeited, valued at £8.
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Roache, Maurice — Kinsale, £8.
Sarsfield, Patrick— barony of Barrymore and Cork, £154, set at £124.
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As you pass through Kinsale in Cork, this was where Maurice Roache, a supporter of James the Second, had his property forfeited. The value was £8.
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National school statistics for County Cork, 1859
Cork · city · Cork · 1859
The number of children on the roll of National Schools in County Cork on 31st December 1859 was 17,205 Catholics and 516 Protestants of all denominations. In the province of Munster the totals were 49,092 Catholics and 1,974 Protestants.
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t National Board. The number of children on the roll of National Schools, in this county, on the 81st December, 1859, was — Catholics, 17,205 ; Protestants of all denominations, 516. The numbers in the province of Munster, were Catholics, 49,092 ; Protestants, 1974. Total of all denominations, 51,066.
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Nicholas Browne estates forfeited in Youghal and Imokilly
Youghal · town · Cork
Nicholas Browne, a supporter of James II, had estates in the barony of Imokilly and Youghal forfeited, valued at £125 and set at £99 5s.
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£50. Browne, Nicholas — barony of Imokilly and Youghal, £125, set at
£99 5.
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Abbey Mahon monastery ruins
Abbeymahon · townland · Cork
Ruins of a monastery founded by Bernardine monks lie south of Timoleague near Abbey Mahon. Lord Barry granted eighteen ploughlands, but the abbey was never finished and the property was seized by the crown at the dissolution of religious houses.
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To the south of Timolcague is Abbey Mahon,* and the ruins of a monastery, founded by Benardine monks, and near the mouth of Clonakilty harbour, Courtmacsherry, a house, built by Hodnett, an Englishman, who came from Shropshire, and assumed the Irish name of Sherry, or Mac Sherry.
Inchidonny Island lies in the mouth of Clonakilty Bay. By an inquisition held in Cork, (Nov. 4, 1584,) it was escheated, for want of heirs, to the crown. It is now the property of Thomas Hungerford, Esquire. The Hungerfords are the descendants of very noble ancestors. Sir Thomas Hungerford was Speaker of the English Commons in 1398 ; his son, Walter, Lord Hungerford, fought under Henry V. at Agincourt, where he took the Duke of Orleans prisoner. He was Lord High Treasurer under Henry VI. The family came to the county Cork in 1640 or 1641, where they got various grants of land.
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Somewhere close to Abbeymahon, south of Timoleague, you have the ruins of a monastery founded by Bernardine monks. Lord Barry granted them eighteen ploughlands, but the abbey was never finished. The property was seized by the crown at the dissolution of the religious houses.
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Castlehaven receives Ormond's letter at Kilcash
Kilcash · townland · Roscommon
Castlehaven retired to his brother-in-law's house at Kilcash to rest after military campaigns. A trumpeter arrived bearing a letter from the Marquis of Ormond, who had been appointed by the king to hear Catholic grievances and negotiate a peace, prompting the summoning of the Irish Council.
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Three months after this defeat, of what we must style the parliamentary troops, the royalists, under the command of the Marquis of Ormond, made advances to the Irish, under the direction of the Confederate Council. These advances would have been made before, had the king been at liberty to do so. Castlehaven had returned to his brother-in-law's house, at Kilcash, to rest himself, when a trumpeter brought a letter from the Marquis of Ormond, who had been appointed by the king to hear Catholic grievances, and treat for accommodation. The Irish Council is called to acknowledge the king's gracious favor.
" After this," says Lord Castlehaven, " a treaty went on for a peace, and in a short time all was agreed, except a cessation for churches,* and the splendid exercise of religion, as in France and Spain. This was much insisted on by the confederate commissioners, and as resolutely refused by the Lord of Ormond, who alleged that the king, by agreeing to such an article, might endanger the loss of his whole party in England." " It was certainly," continues the earl, " a great folly, and a prodigious instance of blind zeal in the Irish clergy, to stand out thus with the king, after such repeated profession of loyalty, and so many battles lost by their generals."
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Charles Fort at Kinsale harbour entrance
near Charles Fort · monument · Cork · 1670
Charles Fort, named in honour of Charles II, was begun in 1670 and completed at a cost of £73,000, originally mounting 100 brass cannon. At the time of writing it mounted six 24-pounders and six 32-pounders commanding the entrance to Kinsale harbour.
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* Charles Fort, so called in honor of Charles II. It was begun in 1670, and completed at the cost of £73,000. It then mounted 100 pieces of brass cannon, carrying from a 24 to a 42 pound ball.
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Somewhere about Charles Fort, near here, you have a fort named for Charles the Second. It was begun in 1670 and finished at a cost of £73,000. It once mounted 100 brass cannon, carrying from a 24 to a 42 pound ball, commanding the entrance to Kinsale harbour.
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Coolmaine Castle held by Bandon men, 1642
Coolmain · townland · Cork · 1642
Coolmaine Castle, seat of the Honourable Colonel Bernard, was seized by the men of Bandon in 1642 and remained in English hands thereafter. The old castle stood to the south-east of Kilbritain.
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To the south-east of Kilbritain is Coolmaine Castle, the seat of the Honorable Colonel Bernard. The old castle was possessed by the men of Bandon in 1642, and kept in English hands ever since.
About four miles to the west of Coolmaine is the village or small post town of Timoleague, where it is probable St. Molaga had a house or cell.* The Four Masters say the monastery for Franciscan friars was founded in 1240, " by Mac Carthy Eeagh, Lord of Carbery, and his own tomb was erected in the friary. In this monastery also, Barrymore, O'Mahony of Carbery, and the Baron Courcy are interred." Here also are the tombs of the O'Cullananes, the O'Donovans, the Deasys, and the O'Heas.
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Close to Coolmain somewhere around here stood Coolmaine Castle, the seat of Colonel Bernard. In 1642 the men of Bandon seized it, and it remained in English hands ever after. The old castle stood to the south-east of Kilbritain.
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Courtmacsherry house built by Hodnett
Courtmacsherry · town · Cork
A house at Courtmacsherry, near the mouth of Clonakilty harbour, was built by Hodnett, an Englishman from Shropshire who assumed the Irish name of Sherry or Mac Sherry.
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To the south of Timolcague is Abbey Mahon,* and the ruins of a monastery, founded by Benardine monks, and near the mouth of Clonakilty harbour, Courtmacsherry, a house, built by Hodnett, an Englishman, who came from Shropshire, and assumed the Irish name of Sherry, or Mac Sherry.
Inchidonny Island lies in the mouth of Clonakilty Bay. By an inquisition held in Cork, (Nov. 4, 1584,) it was escheated, for want of heirs, to the crown. It is now the property of Thomas Hungerford, Esquire. The Hungerfords are the descendants of very noble ancestors. Sir Thomas Hungerford was Speaker of the English Commons in 1398 ; his son, Walter, Lord Hungerford, fought under Henry V. at Agincourt, where he took the Duke of Orleans prisoner. He was Lord High Treasurer under Henry VI. The family came to the county Cork in 1640 or 1641, where they got various grants of land.
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As the companion tells it
As you come through Courtmacsherry, near the mouth of Clonakilty harbour, there is a house built by Hodnett, an Englishman who came from Shropshire. He assumed the Irish name of Sherry, or Mac Sherry, from which the place takes its name.
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Dunworly cliff cavern and beads
Dunworly · townland · Cork
A cavern on a high cliff at Dunworly, partially exposed by the sea, contained stone works called 'coharas' by the Irish. Dr. Neligan found beads among the sand nearby, possibly washed out of the sepulchral cavern.
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Smith's History of Cork, (vol. ii., p. 406,) gives some significance to the Dunworly beads. " In the barony of Ibowne, in a place called Dunworly, on a high cliff, is one of these caverns, which the force of the sea has worked about half-way, so that the cavity hangs over the precipice, and is quite exposed." Here, he says, is one of these " works of stone, which the Irish name coharas." He describes another at Eosscarbery. " The roof of each cell consisted of a Gothic arch, formed of stiff clay." He next quotes the Eev. Mr. Marmaduke Cox, who, writing in 1755, describes another in the parish of Aghabulloge, with fifteen chambers and five hundred skeletons.
After making all due allowance for exaggeration here, and reducing the five hundred skeletons to fifty, or, if the reader wishes, to five, there is something more left than a mere umbra or shadow. There were three skulls, and one (t more perfect and clean " than the rest, with " teeth very regular and distinct," and a " beautiful carved wood comb," that may have passed through beautiful hair. A string of beads would crown this lady's toilet. But beads and ornaments of various kinds are often found in the sepulchres of the dead. Now, if the Dunworly cavern may be ranked as sepulchral, and if it was " quite exposed]"* as Dr. Smith says, to the sea, which had " worked about half way " into it, is it unlikely the Dunworly beads, which Doctor Neligan picked up among the sand, were washed out of it ? The Kilkenny Archceological Journal, (vol. ii., p. 8, new series,) contains an illustration of a very curious glass bead, found at Ballintlea, about a quarter of a mile from the Rath of Ballinaclough, in the Queen's County.
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Kinsale corporation insignia sold at public auction
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1861
The Town Commissioners of Kinsale sold the ancient corporation's silver mace, punch-bowl, and ladle at public auction in 1861. The mace, weighing nearly 80 ounces of old hall-marked silver and bearing the ancient arms of Kinsale, was purchased by Rev. Dr. Neligan.
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" The insignia of this ancient corporation were put up to public auction, last week, by the Town Commissioners. They consisted of a mace, punch-bowl, and ladle, all silver. The two latter articles
502 HISTORY OP CORK.
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As you come through Kinsale, this was a town that let go of its ancient symbols. In 1861 the Town Commissioners sold the old corporation's silver mace, punch-bowl, and ladle at public auction. The mace, nearly 80 ounces of old hall-marked silver bearing the ancient arms of Kinsale, was bought by Rev. Dr. Neligan.
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Longfield family and Mallow revenue collection
Mallow · town · Cork · 1690–1695
John Longfield, a Williamite, settled in County Cork and was employed as a Collector at Mallow. His elder brother William lost estates valued at £30,000 a year by adhering to James II, and received only £3,000 compensation on William's accession.
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Bichard Longfield was created Lord Longueville in Oct., 1795. The Longfields, or Longchamps, came to England with the Conqueror, and to Ireland at a very early period. William, the grand-uncle of the first lord, lost estates, now valued at £30,000 a year, by adhering to James II. He procured a grant of £3,000 on William's accession. His younger brother, John Longfield, was a Williamite, and more fortunate ; he settled in the county of Cork, and was employed as a Collector at Mallow. Lord Longueville married Margaret, the only daughter of Eichard White, of Bantry, hence his zeal in "getting his father-in-law raised to the dignity of a viscount.
The compensation money paid for disfranchising and decreasing the representation in Irish boroughs amounted to £1,260,000. "Paid by the people,5' said Grattan, " for getting themselves turned out of parliament." The expression is more epigrammatic than true. It was not the people but the nominees of the noblemen, that were turned out. This was well understood, and it was the noble patrons of these boroughs that got the money. The price given for each borough was £15,000. Now as Cork had seven boroughs disfranchised, namely, Charleville, Midleton, Baltimore, Clonakilty, Castlemartyr, Doneraile, and Eathcormac, the noble patrons must have pocketed — deducting the small sums they may have given their nominees, £105,000. Lords Cork and Shannon, who were joint patrons of Charleville, received £7,500 for this small borough. Lord Shannon had more or less influence in four boroughs in this county, which were worth £60,000. Mr. Hare, afterwards Lord Ennismore,
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Old Spanish fort at Kinsale
Kinsale · town · Cork
On the tongue of land where the Bandon river winds, the outlines of the old fort remain visible, with its curtains and counterscarps giving an idea of Spanish engineering and fortification from the days of Elizabeth I and Philip of Spain.
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The town is pleasantly situated, near the sea. The old houses, climbing the sides of the hills, have a picturesque appearance. The barrack, containing accommodation for 600 men, stands on a fine eminence. Charles Fort,* mounting six 24 and six 32 pounders, commands the entrance of the harbour. On the tongue of land, round which the Bandon river winds, we have the outlines of the old fort, with its curtains and counterscarps, that give a very correct idea of Spanish engineering and fortification in the days of our Elizabeth, and Philip, King of Spain.
The general shipping trade of the town is inconsiderable. Vessels drawing more than 10 feet cannot cross the bar at low water. The usual anchorage is
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As you come through Kinsale, on the tongue of land where the Bandon river winds, the outlines of the old Spanish fort are still visible. Its curtains and counterscarps remain, giving what the old account calls a very correct idea of Spanish engineering and fortification from the days of Queen Elizabeth and Philip, King of Spain. The town itself sits pleasantly near the sea, with old houses climbing the hillsides. Charles Fort commands the harbour entrance, and a barrack on a fine eminence held 600 men.
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Rosscarbery stone cavern with Gothic arches
Ross Carbery · town · Cork
A cavern with stone cells, each roofed with a Gothic arch formed of stiff clay, was described by Smith at Rosscarbery, one of several such structures noted in Cork.
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Smith's History of Cork, (vol. ii., p. 406,) gives some significance to the Dunworly beads. " In the barony of Ibowne, in a place called Dunworly, on a high cliff, is one of these caverns, which the force of the sea has worked about half-way, so that the cavity hangs over the precipice, and is quite exposed." Here, he says, is one of these " works of stone, which the Irish name coharas." He describes another at Eosscarbery. " The roof of each cell consisted of a Gothic arch, formed of stiff clay." He next quotes the Eev. Mr. Marmaduke Cox, who, writing in 1755, describes another in the parish of Aghabulloge, with fifteen chambers and five hundred skeletons.
After making all due allowance for exaggeration here, and reducing the five hundred skeletons to fifty, or, if the reader wishes, to five, there is something more left than a mere umbra or shadow. There were three skulls, and one (t more perfect and clean " than the rest, with " teeth very regular and distinct," and a " beautiful carved wood comb," that may have passed through beautiful hair. A string of beads would crown this lady's toilet. But beads and ornaments of various kinds are often found in the sepulchres of the dead. Now, if the Dunworly cavern may be ranked as sepulchral, and if it was " quite exposed]"* as Dr. Smith says, to the sea, which had " worked about half way " into it, is it unlikely the Dunworly beads, which Doctor Neligan picked up among the sand, were washed out of it ? The Kilkenny Archceological Journal, (vol. ii., p. 8, new series,) contains an illustration of a very curious glass bead, found at Ballintlea, about a quarter of a mile from the Rath of Ballinaclough, in the Queen's County.
Internet Archive historyofcountyc02gibsiala, Chapter 259
As the companion tells it
As you come through Ross Carbery in Cork, there is a cavern Smith recorded here, one of several stone structures the Irish called coharas. He described it as built of stone cells, and the roof of each cell was a Gothic arch formed of stiff clay. Smith placed another of these caverns at Dunworly, in the barony of Ibowne, on a high cliff. The sea had worked about half-way into it, so the cavity hung over the precipice and was quite exposed. He then quoted the Reverend Mr. Marmaduke Cox, writing in 1755, who described another in the parish of Aghabulloge, with 15 chambers and 500 skeletons. The author argues that even allowing for exaggeration, reducing the 500 skeletons to 50 or to five, there is more than a shadow left. There were three skulls, one more perfect and clean than the rest, with teeth very regular and distinct, and a beautiful carved wood comb that may have passed through beautiful hair. A string of beads would crown this lady's toilet. Beads and ornaments are often found in the sepulchres of the dead. If the Dunworly cavern was sepulchral, and if it was quite exposed to the sea as Smith says, the Dunworly beads Doctor Neligan picked up among the sand may have been washed out of it. The Kilkenny Archaeological Journal contains an illustration of a curious glass bead found at Ballintlea, about a quarter of a mile from the Rath of Ballinaclough, in the Queen's County.
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Aghabulloge cavern with skeletons and comb
Aghabulloge · parish · Cork · 1755
Rev. Mr. Marmaduke Cox wrote in 1755 of a cavern in Aghabulloge parish containing fifteen chambers and some five hundred skeletons, along with skulls and a carved wood comb.
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Smith's History of Cork, (vol. ii., p. 406,) gives some significance to the Dunworly beads. " In the barony of Ibowne, in a place called Dunworly, on a high cliff, is one of these caverns, which the force of the sea has worked about half-way, so that the cavity hangs over the precipice, and is quite exposed." Here, he says, is one of these " works of stone, which the Irish name coharas." He describes another at Eosscarbery. " The roof of each cell consisted of a Gothic arch, formed of stiff clay." He next quotes the Eev. Mr. Marmaduke Cox, who, writing in 1755, describes another in the parish of Aghabulloge, with fifteen chambers and five hundred skeletons.
After making all due allowance for exaggeration here, and reducing the five hundred skeletons to fifty, or, if the reader wishes, to five, there is something more left than a mere umbra or shadow. There were three skulls, and one (t more perfect and clean " than the rest, with " teeth very regular and distinct," and a " beautiful carved wood comb," that may have passed through beautiful hair. A string of beads would crown this lady's toilet. But beads and ornaments of various kinds are often found in the sepulchres of the dead. Now, if the Dunworly cavern may be ranked as sepulchral, and if it was " quite exposed]"* as Dr. Smith says, to the sea, which had " worked about half way " into it, is it unlikely the Dunworly beads, which Doctor Neligan picked up among the sand, were washed out of it ? The Kilkenny Archceological Journal, (vol. ii., p. 8, new series,) contains an illustration of a very curious glass bead, found at Ballintlea, about a quarter of a mile from the Rath of Ballinaclough, in the Queen's County.
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