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Birthplace of Rev. James Porter near Ballindrait
Ballindrait · townland · Donegal
According to tradition recorded from Andrew Stilly of Ballindrait, Rev. James Porter of Greyabbey was born at a place called Tamna Wood, near Ballindrait, a village in the parish of Clonleigh, Co. Donegal.
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In a recent publication,1 its author gives "A List of Ministers of the Synod of Ulster who were executed, banished, imprisoned, or fled the Kingdom for being concerned in the Rebellion of 1798". The first name on the list is that of "James Porter, Grey abbey ; executed at his own Meeting-house gate, at Greyabbey, July 2nd, 1798.2 The notes used by Mr. Young, appear to have been originally taken down from Mr. Andrew Stilly, of Ballindrait, in 1845, by the late Rev. Classon Porter, of Larne, who says he was told " that Mr. Porter (of Greyabbey) was born at a place called Tamna Wood, near Ballindrait. Mr. Young gives in his brochure an excellent vignette of the Rev. James Porter.3 [Ballindrait is a village, in the parish of Ctu<Mn t<\ot>'h (Clonleigh), Co. Donegal;
1 Ulster in '98, by Robert M. Young, M.R.I. A., Belfast, 1893.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 206
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Bronze Bell of St Ernan Found at Drumholm in 1840
Drumhome · townland · Donegal · 1840
An ancient bronze quadrangular bell with three finger holes was found in a field in the parish of Drumholm in 1840. Drumholm, anciently Druim-Thauma, was the site of a church dedicated to St Adamnan and St Columkille, and the burial place of St Ernan.
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A fine example of an ancient bronze bell, with three finger holes in the handle was in the possession of Mr. Chichester Hamilton of Red House, Ardee, Co. Louth. It was found in a field in the parish of Drumholm, in the in the year 1840. It is also a quadrangular bell, be in 2* eleven inches in height and eight inches by three at thu mouth.3 Drumholm, the ancient Druim-Thauma, was the site of one of the churches dedicated in Tirconnell to Saint Adamnan,4 and Saint Columkille/' Colgan to whom all
1 Ellacomle^ Bells, pp. 339-340.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 153
As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Drumhome, a bronze bell was found in a field in 1840. It was a quadrangular bell, eleven inches high, with three finger holes in the handle, and it ended up in the possession of Mr. Chichester Hamilton of Red House, Ardee. Drumhome was the ancient Druim-Thauma, site of one of the churches dedicated in Tirconnell to Saint Adamnan and Saint Columkille, and the burial place of Saint Ernan. The bell may have belonged to that old church.
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Chalice from Convent of Donegal preserved at Carndonagh
Carndonagh · town · Donegal · 1865
One of two gilt ciboriums or a silver chalice from the Convent of Donegal, bearing an inscription linking it to Rosserrelly, County Galway, was preserved in the convent at Carndonagh, having passed through several priests' hands.
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One of the silver chalices, formerly belonging to the Convent of Donegal, was, about 1865, in the possession of the Rev. P. Magee, C.C., of Strabane. It had been previously in the possession of the Rev. Bernard McKenna, P.P., of Leckpatrick, and of his brother, the Rev. John McKenna of Maghera. No doubt, this honoured relic is in safe custody in the Diocese of Deny. It bears this inscription : —
"Pray for Edmd. Bourke, Parish Priest, of Killereran, County Galway, and family, who bought me for ye hour, of God, and use of ye Convt. of Dunegall".1
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 64
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As you pass through Carndonagh, a silver chalice once belonging to the Convent of Donegal was preserved in the convent here. About 1865 it was in the possession of the Reverend P. Magee of Strabane, having passed earlier through the hands of the Reverend Bernard McKenna of Leckpatrick and his brother the Reverend John McKenna of Maghera. Its inscription reads, "Pray for Edmd. Bourke, Parish Priest, of Killereran, County Galway, and family, who bought me for ye hour, of God, and use of ye Convt. of Dunegall."
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Colgan's visit to Kilmantain (Wicklow)
Wicklow · townland · Wicklow · 1600–1618
According to a note by Rev. C. P. Meehan, John Colgan visited Kilmantain, now known as Wicklow, prior to entering the College of St. Anthony of Padua at Louvain.
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We have no exact date of the time when Colgan left his native parish to prosecute the studies he had entered upon. From a note made by the learned author of the Irish Franciscans, Rev. C. P. Meehan, we learn that Colgan had visited Kilmantain, now known as Wicklow.1 This visit must have taken place previous to his entering the college of St. Anthony of Padua at Louvain
However, from collateral evidence, we can almost assign the exact year. We read in a printed obituary memorial issued by the brethren of his order at the time of Colgan's death, that^he died Anno Domini, 1658, on the 15th of January, aged 66 years, in the fortieth year of his elevation to the priesthood, and in the thirtieth of his religious profession. From this it appears Colgan entered the priesthood when he was twenty-six, or in the year 1618.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 44
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Culdaff claimed as birthplace of actor Charles Macklin
Culdaff · townland · Donegal · 1690–1815
Lewis's Topographical Dictionary names Culdaff in Inis-Owen as Macklin's birthplace. Rev. Edward Chichester, writing in 1815 with intimate local knowledge, also records the tradition that the celebrated comedian was a native of the parish of Culdaff.
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This tracing of his people to the vicinity of Deny bears out the local traditions. Lewis, in his Topographical Dictionary, gives Culdaffin Inis-Owen as the place of his birth. The Rev. Edward Chichester, A.M., writing in 1815, comparatively a short time after Macklin's death, in his Statistical Account of the parishes of Culdaff and Cloncha says — " It has been said by some that Macklin the celebrated comedian was a native of the parish Culdaff.''8
1 Memoirs of the Life of Charlis AfacUin, by James Thomas Kirkman. rols. 1 and 2, London, 1799.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 74
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Somewhere close to Culdaff, the actor Charles Macklin is said to have been born. Lewis's Topographical Dictionary gives Culdaff in Inis-Owen as the place of his birth, and the Reverend Edward Chichester, writing in 1815, records the local tradition that Macklin the celebrated comedian was a native of the parish of Culdaff.
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Death and burial of Turlough Luineach O'Neill at Strabane and Ardstraw
Ardstraw · townland · Tyrone · 1595
Turlough Luineach O'Neill, son of Niall Conallagh, for whom Mac Con O'Clery's praise poem was composed, died at Strabane in 1595 and was buried at Ardstraw.
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MAC CON O'CLERY, a northern poet, about the year 1600, wrote a poem in praise of the O'Neills beginning, "SeAtb e-iyuonn Aig Aicme lleilt", "The possession of Erin belongs to Nialls race".- It contains two hundred and thirty-six verse lines, it was written in the time of Torlogh Luineach O'Neill, the s.on of Niall Conallagh, son of Art (not Turlough the son of Henry, son of Felina Roe O'Neill who guided the Lord Justice and the English into Tyrone in 1597), " who bestowed wealth and riches upon the learned". The Turlogh for whom the poem was written died at Strabane, in 1595 and was interred at Ardstraw,3 copies of this poem are in the R.I. A. O'CLERY, chief of his tribe, who flourished at the same period, wrote a poem in praise of St. Francis, founder of the order of Franciscans, the order that dwelt at the Convent of Donegal; it begins " *Oo CAicpnn CAJIA cjunce",4 " From whence the white friend of prudence".
Cu-UiAiDH MAC-AN-BHAIRD, a retainer of the chiefs of Tirconnell, who flourished about 1600, wrote an elegy on the death of Graine, sister of Hugh Roe O'Donnell, and wife of Art Og, son of Torlogh Luineach O'Neill, consisting of two hundred verse lines, beginning " £111 jeAtt yoj\iT)uit> put t)AlAi5", "Remnant of the envy of noble Daly's blood''. This much admired young lady died of the
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 190
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Duffy Family as Erenaghs of Clonca Parish
Clonca · townland · Donegal · 1603–1625
The bell of St. Boedan had been for many generations in possession of the Duffy family of Glack in the parish of Clonca, Inishowen. An Inquisition taken at Lifford in the reign of James I. records this family as Erenaghs of the parish.
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The bell has been for many generations in the possession of a family named Duffy2 of Glack, in the parish of Clonca, in Inishowen. In an Inquisition taken at Lifford, in the reign of James I., this family of Duffy is mentioned as being the Erenaglis of the parish at that date.
This bell was exhibited at the meeting of the British Association in Belfast in 1852. Ellacombe, who notices the bell, was unable to give any sketch or particulars.3
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 166
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Somewhere around here in Clonca, the Duffy family of Glack held the bell of St. Boedan for many generations. An Inquisition taken at Lifford in the reign of James I, between 1603 and 1625, records them as the Erenaghs of the parish. The bell later turned up at the British Association meeting in Belfast in 1852, though the writer Ellacombe, who noticed it, could give no sketch or particulars.
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First Dungannon Convention of 1782 secures Irish Parliament's independence
near Dungannon · town · Tyrone · 1782
The first of three important conventions was held in Dungannon on 15th February 1782, chaired by Colonel William Irvine, at which delegates passed spirited resolutions that eventually secured the independence of the Irish Parliament. At the time there was no Protestant Church yet built in Dungannon, contrary to popular tradition.
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First, — on 15th February, 1782, whereat the delegates entered into the spirited resolutions, that eventually resulted in securing the independence of the Irish Parliament.
Second, on the 15th February, 1793, when the Ulster delegates met with William Sharman, chairman, Henry Joy of Belfast, and W. Armstrong of Deny, as secretaries.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 80
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Founding of the Convent of Donegal by Lady Finola
Donegal · town · Donegal · 1474
Lady Finola, wife of Hugh Roe O'Donnell, undertook a mission to found a Franciscan convent at Donegal in 1474, persevering despite initial refusal. She died before its completion and was interred in a vault beneath the principal altar.
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In the year 1474, she undertook, with the object of founding the convent, a mission to the principal of the Franciscan order, then at Ross-Rial in Conacia. Although
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Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 63
As the companion tells it
Donegal is where Lady Finola, wife of Hugh Roe O'Donnell, set out to found a Franciscan convent in 1474. She travelled to the head of the Franciscan order at Ross-Rial in Conacia and pressed on despite an initial refusal. She died before the convent was finished and was buried in a vault beneath the principal altar.
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Hereditary custodians of the Cathach at Ballymagrorty
Ballymagrorty · townland · Donegal
The Cathach, a Psalter believed traced by St. Columkille's own hand, was preserved with great veneration by the O'Donnells of Tirconnell. Hereditary custodians of the relic, the Mac Robartaighs, were based at Ballymagrorty, near Donegal.
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The copy of the Psalter called the Cathach, from the Irish word "cath", a battle, was preserved with great veneration among St. Columkille's kindred, the O'Donnells of Tirconnell. Hereditary custodians of the Cathach were appointed in the persons of the Mac Robartaighs of Ballymagrorty, near Donegal.
The present casket, cumdach, or covering of the Cathach,
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 134
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Malin Head Tower Passed by Doomed Boatmen
near Malin Head · promontory · Donegal
The poem describes boatmen rowing past the tower of Malin Head, girt round by strong barriers, on their fatal journey before the storm struck and drowned them near Binion Bay.
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The idle sails now flap the mast, no breeze disturbs the sea, And through Lagg Bar the angry tide for once steals silently ; The boatmen press the pliant oars, and raise the jocund song — They pass the tower of Malin Head girt round by barriers strong ; And Tullagh's strand is full in view, and seen is rough Maymore — Full well these boatmen know each spot from Doagh to Lheenan Shore !
But just athwart the day-god's track a sudden gloom has passed,
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 169
As the companion tells it
Somewhere about Malin Head stands a tower that boatmen once passed on what proved to be their final journey. The poem tells how they rowed through Lagg Bar with idle sails and no breeze, singing as they went, passing this tower "girt round by barriers strong." They knew every spot from Doagh to Lheenan Shore, and Tullagh's strand and rough Maymore lay full in view. Then a sudden gloom crossed the sun, and the storm that followed drowned them near Binion Bay.
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O'Doherty's vantage point above Culmore
near Culmore · town · Derry · 1600
John Oge O'Doherty had been in observation with a troop of horse and foot on the top of the hill above Culmore on the 16th May, watching Docwra's forces disembark, before Docwra's men became bogged trying to reach him.
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which "numbered 150 men under Captain Ellis Ffloudd were in feight", they being also in touch with the " 600 men left at Culmore under Captain Atford'', these 750 men <; making up into the country to discover", had, doubtless, became so annoying to John Oge O'Doherty, who, we are aware, had been in observation with a troop of horse and foot on the top of the hill above Culmore, on the 16th May, to whom Docwra, had made up to, with the first of the horse and foot he had unshipped, but which, as he says; — " Owing to ignorance of the ways our horses were presently boggt and so at that day made no further use" but to land his men". Therefore, Docwra was aware that John Oge, whose record as a warrior was not unknown to him, was on the defensive. Therefore it is clear the "feight" — with ''some men of O'Doherty's on the 28th June", had originated by anattack madeby John Seaan Oge O'Doherty on the more daring spirits _ among those making raids through Inis-Owen, from the Castles of Elagh and Culmore, this is confirmed by Docwra, who says : — " I know there were some that presentlie beganne to censure mee, for not slurring abroade, and making journeys [raids] up into the Countrye". But here again Docwra exercised the caution of a prudent soldier, where
he says : — " Prayes would not be sett without
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala
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As you pass near Culmore, you are passing a place that mattered in 1600. On the 16th of May that year, John Oge O'Doherty stood on the hill above Culmore with a troop of horse and foot, watching Docwra's forces as they disembarked. Docwra moved up to meet him with the first of his own horse and foot he had unshipped, but the horses were soon bogged and, as he says, they made no further use that day. 600 men had been left at Culmore under Captain Atford, and another 150 under Captain Ellis Ffloudd were in the field, together some 750 men making raids up into the country. These raids grew troublesome enough that O'Doherty, whose reputation as a warrior Docwra already knew, stayed on the defensive. By the 28th of June a fight broke out with some of O'Doherty's men, said to have started when John Oge O'Doherty attacked the more daring of the raiders pushing through Inis-Owen from the castles of Elagh and Culmore. Docwra was criticised for not sending out more raids himself, but he answered that a prudent soldier does not move without reason.
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St Ernan Buried at Drumholm Monastery
Drumhome · townland · Donegal · 610
Colgan records that Dorsum Thomae, formerly a celebrated monastery now called Drumholme in Tyrhugh, was the burial place of Saint Ernan or Ferreolus. His death is recorded as occurring on the first of January, 610.
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writers on identification of ancient sites in Ireland are indebted, says " Dorsum Thomse, was formerly a celebrated monastery, now called Drumholme in Tyrhugh". Here he places Saint Ernan or Ferreolus, of whom he says " he was buried in this monastery". This bell belonged to the monastery and church of Saint Ernan, a full account of Drumholm is given in the Hlonasticon.1
The name of Saint Ernan, like many other Irish saints, has undergone changes by prefixes and postfixes; Saint Adamnan Latinizes the name into Ferreolus, the original Irish name being 1<j^n<Mi, a pagan name, equivalent for a man of iron frame and mind.- His death is recorded as occurring on the first January, G 10.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 153
As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Drumhome lies what Colgan called Dorsum Thomae, once a celebrated monastery. He places Saint Ernan here, also known as Ferreolus, and says he was buried in this monastery. Saint Adamnan Latinized the name into Ferreolus, the original Irish name meaning a man of iron frame and mind. His death is recorded as occurring on the first of January, 610.
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Taughboyne church ruins named for St. Baoithen
Taughboyne · parish · Donegal
Taughboyne on the southern margin of Inis-owen takes its name from a church of St. Baoithen, and O'Donovan noted a similarly named townland and ruined church in Westmeath dedicated to the same saint, with patron day on 15th August.
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This district of Westmeath, had perhaps, for the men ot Inis-owen, a greater attraction than that attached to hostile " excursions". O'Dono van, the modern expounder of Irish topography as arranged by Colgan, shows that Taughboyne on the southern .margin of Inis-owen, i. e., UeAcbAoicen, is also the name of a townland in the parish of Churchtown in Meath, where the 15th August is patron day, and that the name Taughboyne was given to it from a. church of St. Baoithen then (1SS7) lying in ruins in its eastern part, Colgan speaks of the church in these words,3
1 Extract from Sir Henry Piers' Memoirs, given by Vallancey in the Collectanea, vol. i.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 219
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The Long Tower and St. Columbkille's monastery site in Derry
near Derry · city · Derry · 1814
The Long Tower, one of the Irish Round Towers, stood near the site of St. Columkille's monastery in Derry; the well nearby was still called St. Columbkill's Well in 1814, and the monastery site extended through the Bishop's Garden toward the magazine.
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The Rev. George V. Sampson, gives a plate of the Long Tower, anciently erected near to the Monastery and Church of St. Columkille, he says — " some traces, however, of the monastery were in my memory, discernible ; the well is called St. Columbkill's Well to this day (1814). The ground belonging to the Catholic Chapel, and thence through the Bishop's Garden, extending towards the magazine, was the site of this famous convent".2
George Vaughan Sampson was born in the City of Derry, in 1762, and was author of The Statistical Survey of
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 70
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Violent Opening of the Miosach Relic
Fahan · town · Donegal
Betham records that the Miosach, a venerated reliquary associated with Fahan and Inis-Owen, was eventually handled by those with more curiosity than veneration, who violently and injudiciously opened it, damaging it and possibly destroying its contents.
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great veneration he states- —" when it came into the hands of those who had more curiosity than veneration for it as a religious or historical relic, it was very injudiciously and violently opened, much injured, and possibly its contents demolished".1
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 142
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Coming up through Fahan now. This place was linked to the Miosach, a reliquary held in great veneration. Betham records that it fell into the hands of those who had more curiosity than reverence, and it was violently and injudiciously opened, much injured, and possibly its contents demolished.
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Birthplace of St. Columbcille at Gartan
Bellville or Gartan · townland · Donegal · 521
St. Columbcille was born on the banks of Gartan Loch (Lough Beagh), within the wild parish of Gartan. This site has long been venerated as the saint's birthplace, confirmed by local tradition and antiquarian visits.
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plains", mentioned in 1532 by Manus O'Donnell. This Lough extends in a south-westerly direction about two and a-half miles, with a more sinuous foreground, and is from a quarter to half a mile in width. Here on its banks St. Columbcille was born.1
The lines of St. Mura of Fahan cited by O'Donnell and the O'Clery's are : — " He was born at Gartan by his consent ; And he was nursed at Cill-mic Neoin? and the son of goodness was baptized3 at Tulacli Dubhglaise of God".4
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 7
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Seaan Oge's retreat route through Gortnaskeagh and Trooperstown
Trooperstown · townland · Wicklow · 1600
Seaan Oge's forces retreated at an elevation of about 600 feet east of Gortnaskeagh, choosing the route along the base of the Scalp mountain towards the pass by the Muillore, while Docwra's troops pursued through Ballymagroarty, Ballyna-Galliagh, Elaghmore and Trooperstown.
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groarty, Ballyna-Galliagh, Elaghmore, where from the level of about 300 feet above Elagh Castle the English troops had descended over the inequalities of Magheryard, Drumadooey, and Gortin, towards Trooperstown, to the level of 100 feet when by that time Seaan and his force were in full view, at an elevation of six hundred feet on his comparatively level route going towards Cruach-an-eun.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 236
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The Cathach deposited in the Royal Irish Academy Museum
Dublin · city · Dublin · 1853–1878
The Cathach and its casket were deposited in the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin by its owner Sir Richard O'Donnell, and on his death in 1878 it passed to his son Sir George O'Donnell.
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For some years past the Cathach and its casket has been deposited in the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, by its then owner Sir Eichard O'Donnell. With his permission the fac- similes of four of its pages are produced by Gilbert.1 On the decease of Sir Richard in 1878, the Cathach was inherited by his son and successor, Sir George O'Donnell, Bart., recently deceased.
Whether this Psalter is that which was begun by St. Colunikille, just before his death, and finished by St. Baithen of Taughboyne, his successor, in the Abbacy of Hy, or another copy, written entirely by the saint himself — as it is mentioned by Adamnan, he had transcribed many book« of hymns — is a question too difficult for solution ; but that it was written by him there are good grounds to believe.2
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 140
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As you pass through Dublin, you're near the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy, where the Cathach and its casket were deposited by their owner Sir Richard O'Donnell. With his permission the facsimiles of four of its pages were produced by Gilbert. On Sir Richard's decease in 1878 the Cathach was inherited by his son and successor Sir George O'Donnell. The book is a Psalter, and whether it is the one begun by St. Colmkille just before his death and finished by St. Baithen of Taughboyne, his successor in the Abbacy of Hy, or another copy written entirely by the saint himself, is a question too difficult for solution. But as the writer puts it, that it was written by him there are good grounds to believe.
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William Quinn born in the parish of Donoughmore, Donegal
Donaghmore · townland · Cork · 1821
William Quinn, later a highly influential figure in the Catholic Church in America, was born in the parish of Donoughmore, Co. Donegal, about 1821, before emigrating to the United States in 1841.
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Who was for many years one of the most influential men in the Catholic Church in America, was born in the parish of Donoughmore, Co. Donegal, about the year 1821, and died at Paris in France, 15th April, 1 887.
Having emigrated to the United States in 1841, he entered the ecclesiastical seminary of Fordham, N.Y., and was ordained a priest by Archbishop Hughes on the 17th December, 1845. He became pastor of St. Peter's Church at Barclay, N.Y., where by his indefatigable exertions he cleared off a debt of 140,000 dollars, and a further debt of 137,000 dollars that had been due to many poor men and women. Although he was considerably opposed by the lay trustees, he had the active support of Archbishop Hughes, he eventually succeeded in overcoming the opposition he received, and of paying off the entire debt. He was appointed pastor of the Cathedral and Vicar General, 1st May, 1873.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 95
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Adamnanus venerated at Raphoe and Airegal
Raphoe · town · Donegal
Colgan notes in his writings that Adamnanus was venerated (colitur) at both Raphoe and Airegal, providing O'Donovan proof of the identity of St. Eunan with Adamnan.
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parish agrees with the Irish spelling of his name, and Colgan, who well knew the pronunciation and the spelling, mentions in a note that Adamnanus was venerated (colitur) at Airegal, this is proof enough".1
O'Donovan after defining the word Airegal (a place, locality, a residence, or habitation) an apartment, as Airegal Adamnain, i.e. Adamnan's place, residence, or church, continues, "I must return to Adamnan, (an old sage who puzzles me much) ; it appears that a St. Eunan (pronounced Unan), Bishop and Confessor, is the Patron of Raphoe, where his festival is kept on the 7th September. By his festival I do not mean that there is a holiday kept in honour of him, but that his name is mentioned in the Mass of that day. Now I have no books to refer to, but I am at present satisfied that Onan and Unan are a corruption of the name -dtxMtiriAn, and I have a clear recollection that Colgan always explains, " Comharba Choluim chilie agiig Adhamhnain" (to be) Abbot of Derry and Raphoe, and that he states in a note that Adamnanus was venerated at Raphoe and Airegal; and by Comharba (Coarb) Adhamnain, he always understood abbot of Raphoe. Colgan, who was born in the Diocese of Raphoe (O'Donovan was under the impression that Inis-Owen, formerly belonged to the Diocese of Raphoe), was better acquainted with this subject than anyone now living"2
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 21
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Battle of Benburb, 1646
Benburb · townland · Tyrone · 1646
Owen Roe O'Neill completely defeated and routed the army of General Munro at the Battle of Benburb, a decisive Confederate victory during the Irish wars of the 1640s.
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It will be seen the letter was written at Louvain on the 16th September, 1642 Her husband, General Owen Eoe Mac Art O'Neill, sailed from Dunkirk, with many of the officers and men of his own regiment, to assist the Confederation in Ireland, and landed at Doe Castle in Sheephaven on the 13th July, 1642. The battle of Benburb, where he completely defeated and routed the army of General Munro, took place on the 5th June, 1646.
We preface Lady O'Neill's letter with an historical fragment of much interest, written by John Colgan ; unfortunately for the Irish historian, it breaks off where, if finished, it would have been of great value. Though this fragment has been previously given to the public by the late Rev. C. P. Meehan,1 it is peculiarly appropriate, we consider, for quotation in this work.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 176
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Birthplace and Education of Bishop John Keys O'Doherty
Templemore · town · Tipperary · 1833
Bishop John Keys O'Doherty was born in 1833 in the Upper Liberties near Derry within the parish of Templemore, and educated at schools in Molenan, Carrigans, and later in Clonmany under Mr. Campbell.
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Bishop of Derry, was born 25th September, 1833, in the Upper Liberties, two miles from the City of Deny, but within the parish of Templemore. He was educated first at the neighbouring schools of Molenan and Carrigans, and subsequently at the Seminary, established by Dr. Maginn in the City. In this school he afterwards began his classics. On the closing of this Seminary he pursued his classical studies at a private school, kept by Mr. Samuel McQuilkin of Derry, from whom he passed to the school of Mr. Campbell, an eminent classical teacher, in Clonmany. He entered Maynooth in 1855 ; at the end of his course was promoted to the Dunboyne Establishment ; or dained by the late Dr. Kelly in the Long Tower Chapel August 4th, 1861 ; appointed curate to the P.P. of
1 Life of St. Columba, edited by William Keeves, D.D., p. 280, Dublin, 1857. 9 Ibid., p. 326,
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 168
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Bishop Maginn's death and burial at Cockhill church, Buncrana
Cockhill · population centre · Donegal · 1846–1849
Dr Maginn was consecrated in the Cathedral Waterside on 18 January 1846 and died on 17 January 1849. His remains rest in the graveyard adjoining Cockhill church near Buncrana, marked by a wooden tomb substitute.
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Dr. Maginn's episcopal career was short, but eventful; consecrated in the Cathedral Waterside on the 18th January, 1846; he died on the 17th January, 1849. He was born on the 16th December, 1802. His remains rest in the graveyard adjoining Cockhill church near Buncrana, among the mountains and people of Inis-Owen, both of which he loved so well. A wooden substitute for a tomb has been placed over his remains, on which 'is placed his title in the Episcopacy, giving dates and style as Bishop of Orthosia, and Apostolic Administrator of Deny.1
1 Orthosia, the ancient name of a seaport in Syria, now supposed to he Tortosa.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 112
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As you pass through Cockhill, this is where Dr Maginn lies buried. He was consecrated in the Cathedral Waterside on 18 January 1846 and died on 17 January 1849, a short but eventful episcopal career. He was born on 16 December 1802, and his remains rest in the graveyard adjoining Cockhill church near Buncrana, among the mountains and people of Inis-Owen, both of which he loved so well. A wooden substitute for a tomb marks the spot, bearing his title as Bishop of Orthosia and Apostolic Administrator of Derry.
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Church lands of Culdaff granted to Mrs Sarah Babington
Culdaff · townland · Donegal · 1610–1650
The confiscated church lands of Culdaff and Cloncae were granted to Mrs Sarah Babington as part of the Plantation-era redistribution of church property in Inis-Owen.
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Having examined in the Ordnance Survey Office, Phrenix Park, Dublin, the derivation, given by O'Donovan in his manuscript notes, of Money sliandowney — the name by which Carrogh-ne-farne ballibronaghan is now known, it appears to be derived from three Irish words, muine, — a brake or shrubbery, corresponding with " na-farne'\ of the alder trees, and Sean *Ouine, ' the ancient person1 — corresponding with bronaghan, the senior or chief. Thus we have, in what appears to many, perhaps, a monstrosity in names, a clear and well defined expression, and although the Carrogh-ne-farne ballibronaghan of Colgan's time has disappeared in its present analogue, Carrogh-Muine-Shandowny — the original meaning and interpretation of both are the same, i.e. ; the quarter land of Alder Shrubbery and the Bally, or habitation of the Deputy Leader of the Sept. We shall only here refer^to the etymology of one other word.1 When the English- speaking people, brought here, on the assignment of the confiscated church-lands of Donagh to Captain Edward Gary (who is styled an English Protestant in the Down Survey), and the church lands of Culdaff and Cloncae to Mrs. Sarah Babington,no doubt, they abbreviated in pronouncing the names of places after the custom of their country. Carne appeared long enough, and, being apparently destitute of the knowledge of Irish orthography, they followed the phonetic sound of the word, spelling it Carran, and Donagh, the name of the church, was to them a clearer distinction than Car ran- fame; hence it easily became Carran Donagli.
1 Clunmagee is derived from clu 4111 nucAO'oA : The lawn of the sons of.Hugh.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 43
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Somewhere close to Culdaff, the confiscated church lands of this place and Cloncae were granted to Mrs Sarah Babington as part of the Plantation redistribution of church property in Inis-Owen. At the same time, the church lands of Donagh were assigned to Captain Edward Gary, described as an English Protestant in the Down Survey. English-speaking people brought in on these assignments abbreviated the Irish place names after their own custom. They spelled the Irish word Carne as Carran, and Donagh, the name of the church, was a clearer distinction to them than Carran fame, so the place became Carran Donagli.
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Identification of Both-chonais at Carrowmore
Carrowmore · townland · Donegal · 1853
Rev. William Reeves in 1853 identified the site of Both-chonais in the townland of Carrowmore, finding it bearing abundant evidence in its crosses and remains of ancient, though locally forgotten, importance.
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The Eev. William Reeves, 1853, identified the site of Both-chonais, where, in the townland of Carrowmore, he says he found it "bearing abundant evidence in its crosses and other remains of ancient, though locally forgotten, importance".2
The foregoing meagre notice is all that has hitherto appeared on the subject. When in the locality in June, 1890, the Author, aided by the Eev. Philip O'Doherty and Mr. O'Cannan, made an examination of these crosses, which bear every appearance of being as early, at least, as the tenth century, and may have been erected before that period. They consist of two high crosses, which are still standing. The first is at the western end of a plateau, on which the outline of a building may be clearly traced, and where a portion of the monastery of Both-chonais evidently once stood.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 200
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Lough Eske Castle Mentioned in O'Doherty's Letter
near Lough Eske · street · Donegal · 1608
In his 1608 letter seeking aid, Cahir O'Doherty raises the question of Lough Eske, referring to the castle situated on an island in the lake.
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" The commendation of O'Doghertie to O'Galchure. I would have you understand that if you have any hope here or hereafter of your foster son [Earl of Tyrconnell's child], and your earthly Lord [Earl of Tyrconnell], or the good of O'Doghertie, then cause your sept and yourself to aid O'Doghertie. You may the easier perform this, because the churls [meaning the English] have no courage but what encouragement Neal Arte Oge's Sons and Tyrconnell have given them, now that we have given them over, we make no reckoning of them. Let no man imagine we are any weaker for losing Birtie Castle, unless he may take thought of the inconstantness of such as he trusted of his own people, whom now he little regards [this refers to the surrender of Beart Castle by the constable of the castle — who was of the name and sept of Reagh]. Be it known to you O'Galchure, O'Doghertie desires you should possess anything which the Earl makes account of rather than any man else in Tyrconnell, because the Earl so desires it. What answer you make to these matters, and concerning Lough Easke [the castle on an island in Lough Easke],
» S.P.I. vol. 224, 1451.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 179
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Somewhere about Lough Eske, there was a castle standing on an island in the lake. In 1608, Cahir O'Doherty wrote to O'Galchure seeking aid, urging him to rally his sept and fight. He dismissed the English, saying they had no courage except what O'Doherty's enemies had given them, and declared that losing Birt Castle was no great loss. He blamed the surrender of that castle on a man of his own sept, the constable, whom he now little regarded. At the close of the letter, O'Doherty asked O'Galchure for his answer to all these matters, and concerning Lough Eske. The castle on the island is what he meant, though the letter tells us nothing of what he planned for it.
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O'Sheridan Family at Trinity Island, Cavan
Trinity Island · townland · Cavan · 1603
A general pardon granted at the start of James I's reign records the name O'Sheridan as prevailing in County Longford and at Trinity Island in County Cavan. This links the family surname to a specific site in Cavan.
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Masters as far back as 1087. In a general pardon granted at the beginning of the reign of James I. we find the name of O'Sheridan a prevailing one in the County of Longford, and also at Trinity Island in the County of Cavan. In the necrology of the Convent of St. Anthony at Louvain, we read an eulogium of some length in the record of Fr. O'Sherin. It may be summarized as follows — "In the year 1673, on the 3rd September, died here R. A. Pater Frere Thomas Sirinus, Lector Jubilatus of Sacred Theology, a man of holy, gentle, and exemplary conversation, of polished pen, and profound learning". This reference to Fr. O'Sherin becomes interesting from his intimate association with Colgan.
In 1661, he was Lector Jubilatus, and employed his time in transcribing the Lives of the Saints, at length his life was taken up in writing the Lives of the Irish saints, which at his death were ready for publication. There exists sufficient testimony to show that Fr. O'Sherin seriously entertained the idea of continuing the work of Colgan, by using the materials he had collected, but the want of funds necessary for their publication became an insurmountable difficulty. He had published Ward's posthumous work, The Life of St. Rumold in 1662, and it was on a continuation of the Ada Sanctorum he was engaged up till the time of his death.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 52
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Ruins of Beart Castle and Inch Castle in Lough Swilly
Inch Island · electoral division · Donegal
The author describes and sketches the ruins of Beart Castle and O'Doherty's Castle on the Isle of Inch in Lough Swilly, both fast becoming complete ruins, hoping the illustrations might draw attention toward their preservation.
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Swilly. As both are now fast hastening to become complete ruins, perhaps this remainder of interesting features in the landscape, may serve to direct attention for their preservation, or towards obtaining a more elaborate description by some person better qualified than we have had time to do to give their outlines and history. Docwra says — "About Christmas of this year dyed Sir John
' s Narration, p. 24G.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 241
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Ancient Monolithic Cross at Cooley (Maghbile)
Cooley · townland · Mayo · 1835
Near the site of the church of Maghbile in Bredach-Glen, known as the church of Cooley, stands a fine monolithic Irish cross. O'Donovan, visiting in 1835, described the extensive ruin and antique cross at the gate as 'grey as a ghost, and as old as St. Patrick'.
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had often seen the church. It is a very extensive ruin, and an antique cross at the gAte, about 8 ft. 6 in. high, as
424 INIS-OWEN AND TIRCONNELL.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 199
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Bishop O'Gallagher's episcopal residence at Allen bog
near Allen · population centre · Kildare · 1737
After his translation to the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin in 1737, Dr. O'Gallagher's episcopal residence was at Allen, surrounded by the bog of that name, where he continued his literary and pastoral work among persecuted Catholics.
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On the 18th of May, 1737, Dr. O'Gallagher was translated from the diocese of Raphoe to that of Kildare and Leighlin. Dr. O'Gallagher's episcopal residence was at Allen, environed by the bog of that name. Bringing with him his aptitude for literary work, in 1740, he published the second
' Proceedings E.I, A., 3rd Scries, Vol. ii., p- 113.
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Death of Mael-Mura of Fahan, poet and historian
Fahan · town · Donegal · 884
The Book of Invasions of the O'Clerys records that Maelmura of Fahan, a learned poet and historian skilled in the Scotic language, died in the 8th year of the reign of Flann Sionna, A.D. 884. He was the author of the Duan Eireannach, a lengthy historical poem.
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"The teAt)A|A 5A^A^A (or "Book of Invasions") of the O'Clerys," records his death — " Maelmura, a learned, truly intelligent poet, an historian skilled in the Scotic language, died in the 8th year of the reign of Flann Sionna A.D. SS4". A poem in praise of Maelmura is referred to by Dr. Todd in his notes to the *Ou<Mi Ci^eAnnAcli.3
This poem contains three hundred and thirty-eight verse lines.4
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 209
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As you pass through Fahan, this is where Maelmura died in 884, in the 8th year of Flann Sionna's reign. The Book of Invasions of the O'Clerys calls him a learned poet and historian skilled in the Scotic language. He wrote the Duan Eireannach, a long historical poem. A praise poem about him, noted by Dr. Todd, runs to 338 verse lines.
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Michael O'Clery's return to Donegal Convent and compilation of historical works
Donegal · town · Donegal · 1632
On his return to the Convent of Donegal in 1632, where Father Bernard O'Clery was guardian, Michael O'Clery compiled three historical works including a list of the kings of Ireland and genealogies of Irish saints. This work formed part of the great Leabhar Gabhala, or Book of Invasions.
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On his return^to the Convent of Donegal in 1632 (where Father Bernard 'O'Clery was guardian), he compiled three historical works. The first, containing a list of the kino-s
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Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 34
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As you pass through Donegal, you are near the old Franciscan convent where Michael O'Clery returned in 1632. Father Bernard O'Clery was guardian then. Michael compiled three historical works there, including a list of the kings of Ireland and genealogies of Irish saints, work that formed part of the great Leabhar Gabhala, the Book of Invasions.
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St. Baithene of Taughboyne
Taughboyne · parish · Donegal
St. Baithene is identified as a Donegal leader in the golden age of Irish Christian thought, associated with Taughboyne, whose writings from the sixth and seventh centuries are considered of the highest order of merit.
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Donegal continued to furnish — during the golden age of Irish thought — leaders in the cause of Christian civilization and human enlightenment, many of whom have left the impress of their minds on the records of the sixth, seventh, eighth and following centuries — St. Baithene of Taughboyne ; St. Mura, Maelmura, and Fothad the Canonist, natives of Inis-Owen, at the Abbey of Fahan, beneath the shadow and protection of " Aileach of the Kings", taught and wrote in the Scotic tongue and Celtic verse. jj
The remnants of their writings that have come down to us, are received by historians and antiquarians as belonging to the highest order of merit of that period.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 17
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Traditions of John Toland's birthplace at Ardagh, Clonmany
Ardagh · townland · Donegal · 1670
Despite various claimed birthplaces, local Inis-Owen tradition points to Anagh or Ardagh in the parish of Clonmany as John Toland's birthplace, the only district where his name is locally remembered, with a family later recalling that he had left the country and renounced his religion.
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John Toland, according to various biographers, was born at Muff,4 Londonderry,5 Eskaheen,0 or Redcastle,7 80th November, 1670. The traditions in Inis-Owen, however, distinctly point to Anagh or Ardagh, in the parish of of Clonmany, as being his birth-place. It is only in this district that his name is locally remembered.
1 Biographic Universelle.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 72
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Somewhere around here, local tradition in Inis-Owen points to Ardagh in the parish of Clonmany as the birthplace of John Toland, born the 30th of November 1670. Various biographers have named other places, but his name is remembered only in this district.
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1609 Inquisition at Lifford records Donagh church lands
Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1609
An Inquisition held at Lifford on 19 September 1609, under Lord Deputy Chichester, Bishop Montgomery, and Attorney General Sir John Davis, gathered eighteen local gentlemen who gave a verdict enumerating the ecclesiastical lands of the parish of Donagh, then comprising three of fifteen quarter lands.
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At an Inquisition held at Lifford on the liJth September 1609, under the pressure of such skilful experts as Chichester Lord Deputy, Montgomery, Protestant Bishop of Deny,4 and Sir John Davis, Attorney General, with some Judges equally interested eighteen gentlemen, principally members of the ancient septs of Donegal, were collected, and a " true verdict gave" in the enumeration of the ecclesiastical
1 Ulster Journal Arch., vol. 1, p. 295. (Belfast, 1853.) * Obituary notice, Archives, Irish Francisans, Dublin.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 24
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Lifford Inquisition Records Erenagh Family
Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1603–1625
An Inquisition was taken at Lifford during the reign of James I. that recorded the Duffy family as Erenaghs of Clonca parish, connecting the town to ecclesiastical land administration in Inishowen.
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The bell has been for many generations in the possession of a family named Duffy2 of Glack, in the parish of Clonca, in Inishowen. In an Inquisition taken at Lifford, in the reign of James I., this family of Duffy is mentioned as being the Erenaglis of the parish at that date.
This bell was exhibited at the meeting of the British Association in Belfast in 1852. Ellacombe, who notices the bell, was unable to give any sketch or particulars.3
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 166
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Undated Bell at Carndonagh Church Dated to 16th Century
Carndonagh · town · Donegal · 1500–1599
The author argues that the undated bell on the Protestant church of Carndonagh bears all the marks accepted by campanologists to classify church bells cast in the sixteenth century. This bell is linked to the earlier discussion of the Donagh bell.
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In the first series of Inis-Owen and Tirconnell, we stated that the Sancta Maria, Ora pro nolis bell, of Donagh, claimed a separate notice.2 Since, a paper read by the Author, at a meeting of the Koyal Irish Academy, has partly dealt with the subject.3 In order, if possible, to enable us to ascertain the dale of the Donagh bell, the principal works written on the subject of bells, within our reach, were examined. In this chapter on " Ecclesiastical bells", we submit the result of our investigation. In the absence of any proof to the contrary, we are sufficiently convinced, that the undated bell on the Protestant church of Carndonagh bears all the marks, that are accepted by Campanologists, that go to classify church bells that were cast in the sixteenth century.
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Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 151
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As you pass through Carndonagh in Donegal, there is an undated bell on the Protestant church here that has drawn the attention of antiquaries. The author of Inis-Owen and Tirconnell examined the principal works on bells and concluded that this bell bears all the marks accepted by campanologists to classify church bells cast in the 16th century. It is linked to the Donagh bell, which had been discussed at a meeting of the Royal Irish Academy. In the absence of any proof to the contrary, the author was sufficiently convinced of its 16th-century date.
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Ancient Iron Bell Found Near Old Chapel Ruins at Camlen
Ballyshannon · town · Donegal
A woodcut of a very early square-type iron bell, formerly owned by John Tredennick of Camlen near Ballyshannon, was found near the ruins of an old chapel, with one side partly broken.
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A woodcut of a very early bell of the square type formerly in the possession of John Tredennick of Camlen, near Ballyshannon, is shown by Ellacombe. It appears to have been an iron bell, one of the sides of which had been partly broken. It was found near the ruins of an old chapel. An effort ought to be made to trace its history. Early bells of this class were invariably encased within a costly covering.1
1 Bella of the Church, Exeter, 1872, plate iii. to viii. * Ibid, p. 372.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 165
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As you pass through Ballyshannon, this is the country of an old iron bell of the very early square type. It was found near the ruins of an old chapel at Camlen, with one side partly broken, and was formerly in the possession of John Tredennick. Such early bells were invariably encased within a costly covering.
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Cathach preserved at Drumholme church
Drumhome · townland · Donegal
The Cathach relic was preserved in the church of Drumholme, as recorded by Colgan describing it as the celebrated reliquary of St. Columba called the Cathach.
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The Cathach was preserved in the church of Drumholme, as we learn from Colgan " ubi illtid celebre reliquiariurn S. Columba quod Cathach appellatur'V
Of the names on the Cathach, i.e. — Donald Mac Robartaigh or O'Rafferty, died in the year 1098, and Cathbarr O'Donnell died in the year 1106.3
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 135
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Somewhere close to Drumhome, a church once kept the Cathach, the celebrated reliquary of Saint Columba. Colgan recorded it here. Two names are tied to it: Donald MacRobartaigh, or O'Rafferty, who died in 1098, and Cathbarr O'Donnell, who died in 1106.
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Colgan called 'learned native of Glen-tochair'
Carrowmore or Glentogher · townland · Donegal
The text notes that scholarly works on Colgan inevitably draw attention to Donegal and its writers, describing Colgan as a native of Glen-tochair who helped place the county at the centre of Irish ecclesiastical history and literature.
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It will be seen that almost every treatise on Colgan of necessity fixes attention on Donegal and its writers, who have aided in conjunction with this "learned native of Glen-tochair" to place the classic figure of their county on the superstructure of Irish ecclesiastical history, literature, and topography.
The place .occupied by Donegal in early* Christian civilization has been unique, we find her present from the first, sending forth apostles of religion, recording in the pages of history its progress, successes and vicissitudes, founding schools and universities abroad to impart knowledge, and extend literature, and when the dark wave of a returning barbarism had almost washed down the beacons and marks, that guided the Christian philosopher in his
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 3
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Island of Inch linked to breach of faith in Irish history
Inch Island · electoral division · Donegal
The island of Inch (Inis-Owen) is described as the origin of a breach of faith that produced a significant chapter of Irish history, in which key actors were unfairly presented to posterity.
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The island of Inch has also been the origin of and index to a breach of faith, that produced another chapter of Irish history, in which some of the chief actors have been unfairly presented to posterity.
CAHIR O'DOHERTY. — HIS DEFAMERS REFUTED.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 218
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Manus O'Donnell's description of desolate Gartan
Bellville or Gartan · townland · Donegal
In his account of St. Columba, Manus O'Donnell describes the territory of Gartan as desolate and wilderness-like due to the lofty mountains, though the lower slopes near cultivated plains and lakes make it delightful in summer.
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In this work Manus O'Donnell describes the territory ot of Gartan. — " That land, Gartan, which lies in the County of Tir-Connell is desolate, even to the appearance of a wilderness, on account of the very lofty mountains which take up its whole extent to the north, but a declivity which is adjacent to the more cultivated plains and exposed to the rays of the sun, and lakes situate at the foot thereof, render it most delightful in the Summer season".
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 6
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Praise poem for Lifford Castle
Lifford · townland · Donegal · 1610
Teige Dall O'Higgin wrote a poem in praise of the Castle of Lifford and of the son of O'Donnell and his wife, daughter of John O'Neill, consisting of forty-four verse lines.
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TEIGE DALL O'HiGGiN flourished about the year 1610, he was brother to Maolmuire, Archbishop of Tuam. Though a poet of the County Sligo, his poetry extended into Tirconnell. He wrote an address to Hugh, son of Manus O'Donnell, on his going to Connaught, containing two hundred and twenty -four verse lines, beginning, '"OiA •ootoeACAAmeictTlliAJnAif", " Hail! son of Manus". Also a poem in praise of the Castle of Lifford, and of the son of O'Donnell and his wife, the daughter of John O'Neill, consisting of forty-four verse lines, beginning " lonrhum bAile bfui5"h leicbiyi", "Beloved seat, fair LifFord's Castle".2
He also wrote an epigram on the Clan Mac-an-Bhaird, and two poems in praise of the Mac Sweeneys. O'Reilly gives a list of nineteen poems by this author, all of which arc worthy of examination.^
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 192
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Burial of Colonel Richard Sampson at Fahan graveyard
Fahan · town · Donegal · 1652
Colonel Richard Sampson, son of the first John Sampson who came to Ireland about 1599, was interred in Fahan graveyard in 1652.
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Londonderry* Colonel Richard Sampson, son of the first John Sampson who came to Ireland about 1599, was interred in Fahan graveyard in 1652 ; the name of Vaughan was brought into the Sampson family, by intermarriage with the Vaughans formerly of Buncrana Castle. The first John Vaughan came also to Ireland in 1599, and was knighted in 1616.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 70
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You are coming through Fahan in Donegal. Colonel Richard Sampson was buried in the graveyard here in 1652. His father, John Sampson, was the first of that family to come to Ireland, arriving around 1599. The Sampsons later married into the Vaughan family of Buncrana Castle, tying two settler lines together in this corner of Donegal.
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Carrowmore Crosses on the Old Church Site
Carrowmore · townland · Donegal · 1835
O'Donovan visited Carrowmore in 1835 and described beautiful stone crosses on the site of an old church, of which not even the graveyard remained, with oats growing on the site.
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O'Donovan, who visited this place in 1835, speaks of " the beautiful stone crosses on the site of the old church,
1 Ordnance Survey Letters, Co. Donegal, by John O'Donovan. The letter referred to is dated from Bredach-Glen, August 17th, 1835. - Proceedings IM.A., 3rd Series, vol. ii., pp. 105-0.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 199
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Irish poet's refuge in the mountains above Culdaff
Culdaff · townland · Donegal
An Irish poet fleeing Ireland sought and obtained refuge among the mountain slopes of Inis-Owen overlooking the Valley of Culdaff, where he composed verses about Iona.
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An Irish poet, when about flying from Ireland, who sought and obtained a refuse in his flight amon^ the mountain
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Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 16
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Somewhere around here, an Irish poet fleeing Ireland sought and found refuge among the mountains overlooking Culdaff. During his time in hiding he composed verses about Iona.
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Naming of the three quarter lands attached to Donagh church
Donagh · parish · Donegal · 1609
At the 1609 Inquisition it was found that in the parish of Donagh-Clantagh, or Donagh-Gluine-Tochair, the three quarter lands attached to the ancient church were named Carrowtemple, Carrick, and Carrogh-ne-farne-ballibronaghan, the last now called Moneyshandowny, held free by the ancient herenagh McColligan Donill.
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In the legal parlance adopted by the king's attorneygeneral, they found that in the parish of Donagh-Clantagh, or Donagh-Gluine-Tochair, the three quarter lands attached to the ancient church of Donagh were named Carrowtemple, Carrick, and Carrogh-ne-farne-ballibronaghan, the latter occupying the place of Moneyshandowny, as it is now called
Carrogh-ne-fartie-ltaLlibronaghau was found to be free to the ancient herenagh of the parish, who was then named McColligan Donill.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 25
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Quadrangular Bell Found Near Ancient Church Ruins at Camlin, Ballyshannon
Ballyshannon · town · Donegal
A very early quadrangular bell, worn on one side from age, was in the possession of John Tredennick of Camlin near Ballyshannon. It had been found near the ruins of an ancient church in that district.
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A very early quadrangular bell, with one of its sides much worn from the effects of age, was a few years ago in the possession of John Trcdennick, Esq., of Camlen near Ballyshannon. It had been found near the ruins of an ancient church in that district, a woodcut of this bell is given by Ellacombe.3
1 Eccl. Antiq., p. 371.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 154
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As you pass through Ballyshannon, there's a story from just outside town at Camlin. A very early quadrangular bell, one side much worn with age, was found near the ruins of an ancient church in that district. A few years ago it was in the possession of John Tredennick of Camlin, and a woodcut of the bell was given by Ellacombe.
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Unmarked grave of Bishop O'Gallagher at Allen cemetery
near Allen · population centre · Kildare · 1751
Dr. O'Gallagher died in May 1751 and was buried in an uninscribed grave without a slab in the little cemetery of Allen, despite his fame as author of widely distributed Irish-language sermons.
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His death took place in May, 1751, and his uninscribed grave without a slab, is in the little cemetery of Allen.2
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 107
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Birthplace of St. Columbkille at Gartan
Bellville or Gartan · townland · Donegal
St. Columbkille (Columba) was born at Gartan, in the territory of Tirconnell, near the base of the Glendowan mountains. His life was later recorded by St. Adamnan and by Manus O'Donnell, chief of Tir-Connell.
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St. Columbkille was born at Gartan, in the territory of Tirconnell, near the base of the Glendowan mountains.4
Manus O'Donnell chief of Tir-Connell, who died in 1532, has furnished the fullest collection of the acts of St. Columba, the patron saint of Tir-Connell.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 6
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Mackey family mural slabs in Fahan graveyard
Fahan · town · Donegal · 1600–1699
A branch of the Mackeys settled early in the 17th century at Cashel near Burnfoot, as evidenced by mural slabs of that period surviving in Fahan graveyard, linking Josias Mackie's family origins to this area of Donegal.
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Was born in the Co. Donegal, but the date of his birth or the exact locality has not been ascertained. A branch of the Mackeys settled early in the 17th century at Cashel near Burnfoot, as some mural slabs in Fahan graveyard of that period show. Josias Mackie was one among the first Presbyterian ministers who emigrated to the American
1 Life of Charles Macklin, by Edward A. Puny, London, 1891.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 79
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Fahan in Donegal, there are mural slabs in the graveyard here from the early 1600s. They show that a branch of the Mackey family had settled at Cashel near Burnfoot by that time. Josias Mackey, born in Donegal, was among the first Presbyterian ministers to emigrate to America.
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O'Morysan Clergy at Derry Cathedral Chapter
near Derry · city · Derry · 1395–1397
At the time of Primate Colton's visitation in 1397, when the See of Derry was vacant following the translation of Bishop John Dongan to Down in 1395, Magister David O'Morysan was recorded as a member of the chapter of Derry.
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Betham has been unable to give the history of the circumstances whereby the Miosach came into the hands of Dr. Thomas Bernard, eldest son of the Protestant Bishop of Deny. At the time O'Donnell informed Vallancey, the Miosach was then in the hands of the Rev. Mr. Bernard of Fahan, who was made Dean of Deny in 1769, 2 and afterwards Bishop of Killaloe and Limerick, where he died in 1806. A Rescript from Pope Martin V. mentions a Melrach O1 Muirgiussan as late perpetual vicar of Fahan, circa 1430. Prior to this, at the date of Primate Colton's visitation (1397), when the see of Deny had become vacant by the translation of Bishop John Dongan in 1395, to the See of Down, we find Magister David O'Morysan, present as one of the members of the chapter of Deny.3 Whether the Miosach, was in the hands of one of the O'Morysans at the time Dr. Bernard became its possessor is uncertain ; however when seen by Betham, though it had been held in
1 W. K. Sullivan's Intro. Manners and Customs, by O'Curry, vol. 1, pp. 577 and 583. (Dublin, 1873.)
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 142
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View of Inis-Owen from Slieve Snaught
near Slieve Snaght · mountain or mountain range · Donegal
A novelist's description depicts the panoramic view from the summit of Slieve Snaught, showing the northern half of the Inis-Owen peninsula spread out like a map, including Carndonagh village and the Mintiagh Loughs below.
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A chapter in My Lords of Strcgue headed " Inis-Owen",1 is worthy of notice, as it outlines the bold scenery that doubtless helped to inspire Colgan, when a youth, to devote his intellect and genius, towards elucidating the history and topography of his country. The picture is drawn by an eminent artist, as he viewed the scene from the "hill crest" of Slieve-Snaught. The author, Mr. Wingfield, with unmistakable colours, paints the landscape, thus : " Shane and Doreen arrived by and by at the summit
1 My Lords of Slrogue, by Hon. Lewis Wingfleld.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 216
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Ancient Cross of Fahan Mura marks St. Mura's grave
Fahan · town · Donegal
The Ancient Cross of Fahan Mura stands at the head of the Bishops' Graves, traditionally marking the site of the grave of St. Mura, founder of the Convent of Fahan, and features an interlaced serpent-headed design.
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traditions describe it as marking the site of the grave of St. Mura, the founder of the Convent of Fahan.2
A marginal heading extends around the edge of the
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 106
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Fahan in Donegal, tradition says the Ancient Cross of Fahan Mura marks the grave of St. Mura, founder of the Convent of Fahan. It stands at the head of the Bishops' Graves and bears an interlaced serpent-headed design.
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English soldiers burn corn stacks at Churchtown, Fahan
Churchtown · townland · Donegal · 1600
After being unable to reach the Isle of Inch, Docwra's men turned instead into O'Doherty's country where they found and burned only some stacks of corn at Churchtown, Fahan.
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only some stacks of corne were found [at Churchtown,
t KUINS OF INCH CASTLE (Looking towards the South.)
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Ghostly Statues of O'Doherty Chieftains in the Sea-Castle
near Inishowen · townland · Donegal
According to the legend, spectral marble statues of O'Doherty chieftains and vassals loom within niches of the haunted sea-castle, appearing to clansmen sailors under twilight, said to await release from their spell.
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Of a duskly-gleaming twilight, The O'Doherty spectres of chieftains and vassal
Loom on the sailors' eye-sight, Who are clansmen of wardens spell-bound in that castle.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 184
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Malin Head's sheer cliffs described
near Malin Head · promontory · Donegal
Malin Head, the extreme northern limit of Ireland, is described as a sheer wall of quartz and granite battered by centuries of storms, its surface clung with heath, ferns, lichens and mosses.
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" Towards Malin Head the ground rises gradually from a shingly beach till it breaks off abruptly to seaward in a sheer wall of quartz and granite — a vast frowning face, vexed by centuries of tempest, bothered by perennial storms, comforted by the clinging embrace of vegetation, red and russet heath of every shade, delicate ferns drooping from cracks and fissures, hoary lichens, velvet mosses,
warm tinted cranesbill ;
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As the companion tells it
Somewhere about Malin Head, the northernmost point in Ireland, the ground rises from a shingly beach and breaks off abruptly to seaward in a sheer wall of quartz and granite. It is a vast frowning face, vexed by centuries of tempest, with red and russet heath, ferns, lichens and mosses clinging to its cracks.
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Downpatrick named as burial city in Colgan-linked epitaph
near Downpatrick · town · Down · 1655
A Latin epitaph composed for Colgan's kinsman describes the City of Down as holding him, with the translation identifying this as Downpatrick, celebrated as prosperous Ulster's chief city. The translator notes the ancient origin of the epithet 'prosperous' applied to Ulster.
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" The City of Downpatrick holds me, and prosperous Ulster holds that city". The origin of the title prosperous, as applied to Ulster, appears to have been ancient.
W.J.D.
Internet Archive inisowentirconne00doheiala, Chapter 216
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