Name: Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society
Author: Cork Historical and Archaeological Society

Catholic church of Clenor dedicated to St. Craebhnat

Clenor · parish · Cork · 1855–1860

The Catholic church at Clenor was dedicated to St. Craebhnat about thirty-three years before the article was written, by Bishop Dr. Keane of Cloyne. This links the modern church to the local saint's cult.

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The Catholic church of Clenor was dedicated to St. Craebhnat about thirty-three years ago, by the Most Rev. Dr. Keane, bishop of Cloyne. A pattern used to be held some years ago at St. Craebhnat's well, the day being March 9th, but on account of some improprieties the parish priest caused it to be discontinued
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The parish of Clenor has a Catholic church dedicated to St. Craebhnat. Bishop Dr. Keane of Cloyne dedicated it about thirty-three years ago. A pattern used to be held at St. Craebhnat's well on March 9th, but the parish priest had it stopped because of improprieties.

Deception regarding relief of Moyalloe

Mallow · town · Cork · 1641–1642

A captured footman followed his instructions and falsely claimed to his rebel captors that the Lord President was marching from Cork with all his forces to relieve Moyalloe. The deception was intended to mislead the enemy forces.

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The same day they of the Great Castle sent out a footman to inquire of the welfare of their friends at Doneraile, withal to inform them how the country abroad stood, and of the Lord General's inclination or removing from the Lord Roche's, where he had continued sickly since Friday, with directions to the footboy that if he should fall into the enemy's hands he should affirm that he came from Cork, and that the Lord President was coming from thence with all his force for relief of Moyalloe. This plot fell out right by chance, for the footboy had not gone a mile from the town before he was seized on by the vigilant scouts, brought to the camp, and examined by all the lords and council,

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 17

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Mallow saw a deception in the troubles of 1641 and 1642. The people of the Great Castle sent out a footman to ask after friends at Doneraile and learn how the country stood. He was also to report on the Lord General, who had been sick at Lord Roche's since Friday. But his secret orders were clear. If he fell into enemy hands, he should say he came from Cork, and that the Lord President was coming from there with all his force for the relief of Moyalloe. The footman had not gone a mile from the town before enemy scouts seized him. They brought him to the camp, where the lords and council examined him.

Discovery of Garranes Rath souterrain

Garranes · townland · Cork · 1829

Subterranean chambers were discovered in 1829 within a circular rath on the townland of Garranes in county Cork. Thomas Crofton Croker examined the site and communicated an account of the chambers to the Royal Society.

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The following account of subterranean chambers, discovered A.D. 1829, on the townland of Garranes, parish Carrigtwohill, barony Barrymore, east riding county Cork, was in that year communicated by the late Thomas Crofton Croker, F.S.A., M.R.I.A., in a letter addressed to the secretary of the Royal Society. This account is contained in a volume named " Miscellaneous Antiquities," which belonged to the well-known Cork antiquary, John Windele, and which now belongs to our President, Mr. Day, who has called my attention to it. This account I insert here, as it is not accessible to the general reader, and is closely connected with the subject of the present papers.
Mr. Croker examined these chambers with Mr. Robert O'Callaghan Newenham, whose pencil has so skilfully illustrated Irish antiquities. By his account they are situated within a circular rath of one hundred and twenty feet diameter ; and at a third of that length from the south side of the rath there appears a circular pit, about seven feet in depth,

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 243

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Somewhere close to Garranes, underground chambers were found in 1829. Thomas Crofton Croker examined the site and sent an account of what he found to the Royal Society that same year. He explored the chambers with Robert O'Callaghan Newenham, whose drawings illustrated Irish antiquities. Croker's account describes the chambers as situated within a circular rath measuring 120 feet in diameter. At a third of that length from the south side of the rath, there is a circular pit about 7 feet deep. The account Croker communicated was preserved in a volume called Miscellaneous Antiquities, which belonged to the Cork antiquary John Windele and later to Mr. Day, who drew attention to it. The account was inserted into the record because it was not accessible to the general reader and was closely connected to the subject of the present papers.

Drumcashel stone fort with caiseal

Drumcashel · townland · Louth

Drumcashel is the only stone fort the author knows of in County Louth, where the mount was once connected, perhaps surrounded, by a caiseal or stone fort. Most raths in the county were built principally for the protection of cattle.

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Raths or forts, too, are various in their form and size. Stone forts are not common as in other parts of Ireland. I only know of one, that at Drumcashel, where the mount was once connected, perhaps surrounded, by a caiseal or stone fort. Many of these raths were made principally for the protection of cattle. In the mountains the number of them is very great, and the people say that from each four or five others can be seen. In former days these hills were a famous pasture ground for cattle. Now about the commencement of our era there was a celebrated king ruling in Ulster, Conor MacXessa, who had deposed his predecessor and relative, Fergus Mac Roigh. It was under this Conor that the chieftains of the Red Branch, a species of order like the later ones of knights in feudal times, won their spurs. One of the most celebrated of these so-called heroes was Cu Chullaind, a nephew of Conor. His father was chief of the country about and to the south of Uundalk, and Castletown Mount, formerly called Dundealgan, one of the most remarkable fortified mounts in Ireland, was his residence. Improvements in modern times — which often might have been in such cases dispensed with, and the house built by one of the Byrnes, in whom the property is still vested — have erased most of the defences about it. Poetry and tradition have weaved so much of fable about the exploits of Cuchullain that true historical fact is not easily seen. At this time the district of Cuailgne, which in the not very purely pronounced Irish of these parts has been corrupted into "Cooley," extended over a large part of the count)-, and while the level plains were fertile producers of grain when forest and bog did not cover them, the rest, especially the mountains, were famous for the cattle that they produced. The number of cattle raths everywhere still to be seen is abundant proof of this.

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Somewhere close to Drumcashel there is a stone fort, the only one the author knew of in all of County Louth. The mount was once connected, perhaps surrounded, by a caiseal, a stone fort. Most raths in the county were built principally for the protection of cattle. In the mountains the number of them is very great, and people say that from each one, four or five others can be seen. In former days these hills were a famous pasture ground for cattle. About the commencement of our era there was a celebrated king ruling in Ulster, Conor MacNessa, who had deposed his predecessor and relative, Fergus Mac Roigh. Under Conor the chieftains of the Red Branch, an order like the later knights of feudal times, won their spurs. One of the most celebrated of these heroes was Cu Chulainn, a nephew of Conor. His father was chief of the country about and to the south of Dundalk. Castletown Mount, formerly called Dundealgan, one of the most remarkable fortified mounts in Ireland, was his residence. Improvements in modern times have erased most of the defences about it. Poetry and tradition have woven so much fable around the exploits of Cu Chulainn that true historical fact is not easily seen. The district of Cuailgne, corrupted into Cooley in the local pronunciation, extended over a large part of the county. The level plains produced grain where forest and bog did not cover them, and the mountains were famous for the cattle they produced. The number of cattle raths still to be seen everywhere is abundant proof of this.

Etymology of Knawhill townland, Duhallow

Knawhill · townland · Cork

The townland of Knawhill in the parish of Knocktemple, barony of Duhallow, is discussed in relation to its Irish name. O'Donovan gives the Irish form as meaning 'the wood of bones,' correcting a previous derivation in the Journal.

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Some Stray Notes. — The writer of the paper " Folk-Lore of the Months," in the December number of the Journal, derives Knawhill, a townland in the parish of Knocktemple, barony of Duhallow, from Cr)4ttJ fujl. This, I think, must be a mistake, for O'Donovan, in his supplement to O'Reillys Dictionary, gives Cl}4''JC0lll as the Irish form of this name. It means the wood of bones. There was another and better known Ct)4U)C0]U, in the parish of Kilshane, barony of Clanwilliam, about a mile and a half east of the town of Tipperary, now corrupted to Cleighile. It lay near the old road leading from Cashel to Cork. This is evident from the following passage in the Annals of the Four Masters : — " 1600. O'Neill marched from Cashel, westward across the river Suir, and set out for Kinsale, by the route of Cnamh-Choill and Sliabh na Muice, keeping to the east side of Sliabh Claire, and passing through Bearna Dhearg, into Clangibbon and Roche's Country." Dr. Todd, in the Wars of G.G., translates CT)4ri)C0)U, " hazle or nutwood." I think, however, he must have confused Crjdlij, "a bone," with Ctjort), "a nut." Lough Gur has a rival for the possession of the impatient serpent. Miss Banim, in Here and There Through Ireland, has the following account of him : — "There was only one sarpint left in the entire universal island, an' that one St. Patrick chained deep down in a lake on the top of the Galtee mountains, that you may have heard tell of away in Tipperary. St. Patrick told him he would never leave that until he himself would come of a Monday to set him free. Every Monday morning the sarpint comes to the surface of the lake and calls out, ' Is it time yet, Patrick ?' Patrick answers, ' It's not the Monday yet.' When the sarpint says, ' Is fadha Luan e, Padraic' (It's a long Monday, Patrick), an' sinks again for another week." When preparing the paper on " Lough Gur," for the Journal, I conversed with several old people living beside the lake, but I did not get any tales of serpents from them. I heard numerous stories of various appearances of the Earl of Desmond, and another visitant, whom the people call the Dwarf. The latter appears at rarer intervals than Earl Gerald. He is generally described as having a long red beard and whiskers trailing behind him. The people speak pretty freely of the Earl, but they have a certain dread of this dwarf, and do not like to talk about him. The lake is said to belong to him, and he, I am informed, appeared to and threatened two men recently who were taking more than their fair share of fish from the lake. The story of the dwarf is an old one, older, perhaps, than the Desmond legend. The old people consider the lake is named from an Irish chief, and they may possibly have taken "gair"in its usual meaning of " short," and thus Lough Gair might mean the lake of the short fellow. I consulted several competent Irish scholars as to the meaning of the name of the lake, but they could only confess their ignorance, so, on the principle that it is better to have guessed and lost than never to have guessed at all, I gave some possible explanations in the Journal. O'Donovan mentions the name of the lake in his supplement to O'Reillys Dictionary, but gives no hint as to the meaning. Gair, meaning "head," occurs in a line quoted by O'Connellan from one of the Seabright MSS. in Trinity College, Dublin. Of me 2lm4U5er) 5lllT)5el, 34m 5Uf 51161)46, "I am Amergin Glungel, of hoary head and gray beard." Dr. Joyce gives

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Somewhere close to Knawhill, the name itself has a story. A writer in this Journal derived the name from an Irish phrase, but O'Donovan, in his supplement to O'Reilly's Dictionary, gives a different Irish form. He says it means the wood of bones. The writer of the earlier note thinks that first derivation must be a mistake. There was another, better known place with the same Irish name, in the parish of Kilshane, barony of Clanwilliam, about a mile and a half east of Tipperary town. It is now called Cleighile. It lay near the old road from Cashel to Cork. The Annals of the Four Masters mention it in 1600. O'Neill marched from Cashel, westward across the river Suir, and set out for Kinsale by the route of Cnamh-Choill and Sliabh na Muice, keeping to the east side of Sliabh Claire, and passing through Bearna Dhearg into Clangibbon and Roche's Country. Dr. Todd, in the Wars of G.G., translated that Irish name as "hazle or nutwood." The writer thinks Todd must have confused the Irish word for a bone with the word for a nut. The same passage touches on Lough Gur, which has a rival for the legend of the impatient serpent. Miss Banim, in Here and There Through Ireland, gives this account. There was only one serpent left on the entire island, and St. Patrick chained him deep down in a lake on top of the Galtee mountains. Patrick told him he would never leave until Patrick himself came on a Monday to set him free. Every Monday morning the serpent comes to the surface and calls out, "Is it time yet, Patrick?" Patrick answers, "It's not the Monday yet." When the serpent says, "Is fadha Luan e, Padraic" — "It's a long Monday, Patrick" — he sinks again for another week.

Fenian insurgents defeated at Tallaght

near Tallaght · town · Dublin · 1867

Sub-Inspector Dominick F. Burke, in command at Tallaght on the night of 5 March, defeated the Fenian insurgents, taking many prisoners and capturing a large quantity of arms and ammunition.

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2. Sub-Inspector Dominick F. Burke. In command at Tallaght on the same night, when the Fenian insurgents were defeated, many taken prisoners, and a large quantity of arms and ammunition captured.
3. Sub-Inspector Oliver Milling, who proceeded on the morning of the 6th of March from Kilfinane to Kilmallock, with a small body of constabulary to the relief of the

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Tallaght was where Fenian insurgents were defeated on the night of 5 March 1867. Sub-Inspector Dominick F. Burke was in command there. Many were taken prisoner, and a large quantity of arms and ammunition was captured.

Footman sent to Doneraile during the Munster rebellion

Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1641–1642

During the rebellion, the garrison of the Great Castle sent a footman to Doneraile to check on the welfare of their friends and report on the state of the country. The footman was captured by vigilant scouts and examined by the lords and council.

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The same day they of the Great Castle sent out a footman to inquire of the welfare of their friends at Doneraile, withal to inform them how the country abroad stood, and of the Lord General's inclination or removing from the Lord Roche's, where he had continued sickly since Friday, with directions to the footboy that if he should fall into the enemy's hands he should affirm that he came from Cork, and that the Lord President was coming from thence with all his force for relief of Moyalloe. This plot fell out right by chance, for the footboy had not gone a mile from the town before he was seized on by the vigilant scouts, brought to the camp, and examined by all the lords and council,

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 17

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Somewhere around here, during the rebellion of 1641, those of the Great Castle sent a footman to Doneraile to inquire of the welfare of their friends. He was to inform them how the country stood, and about the Lord General's inclination or removing from the Lord Roche's, where he had continued sickly since Friday. They gave the footboy directions: if he fell into the enemy's hands, he should affirm that he came from Cork, and that the Lord President was coming from thence with all his force for relief of Moyalloe. The plot fell out right by chance. He had not gone a mile from the town before vigilant scouts seized him, brought him to the camp, and examined him before all the lords and council.

Governor Parker receives freedom of Cork city

Cork · city · Cork · 1726–1731

Brigadier-General Gervais Parker served as governor of Cork and received the freedom of the city in a silver box on 23rd January 1726. He was also governor of Kinsale and commander-in-chief in Ireland.

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A general of horse ; governor of Cork, and received the freedom of the city in a silver box, 23rd January, 1726; governor of Kinsale, 1726; commander-in-chief in Ireland.
His return was petitioned against by Richard Ponsonby (q.V. ), and he was declared to have been " miselected," and Ponsonby obtained the seat.

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Cork gave its freedom to Brigadier-General Gervais Parker in a silver box on the 23rd of January, 1726. He was governor of Cork, governor of Kinsale, and commander-in-chief in Ireland. But his return to parliament was petitioned against by Richard Ponsonby, and he was declared to have been, in the words of the record, "miselected," and Ponsonby obtained the seat.

Hon. James O'Brien, MP for Charleville and Youghal, collector of Port of Cork

Youghal · town · Cork · 1725–1771

Hon. James O'Brien, third son of the Earl of Inchiquin, served as MP for Charleville (1725-27) and Youghal (1727-60). He was collector of the Port of Drogheda from 1730-54 and of the Port of Cork from 1755-67. His son became Marquess of Thomond.

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M.P. Charleville, 1725-27; Youghal, 1727-60.
Third son of William, third Earl and eighth Baron of Inchiquin, by Mary, daughter of Sir Edward Villiers. Was a captain of Foot; collector of the Port of Drogheda. 1 73D-54. and of the Port of Cork, 1755-67.

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Youghal sent James O'Brien to parliament for over thirty years. He sat as MP for the town from 1727 to 1760, after serving Charleville from 1725 to 1727. A captain of Foot and third son of the third Earl of Inchiquin, he was collector at Drogheda from 1730 to 1754, then at the Port of Cork from 1755 to 1767.

John Buckley executed at Blarney for burglary of Mr. Stopford's house

near Blarney · townland · Cork · 1799

John Buckley of Blarney was found guilty of breaking into the house of Mr. Stopford at Blarney and was executed there on 21 June 1799. His body was buried in the 'Croppie's Hole' in the new gaol at Cork.

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I >ne ut" these eight, John Buckley, of Blarney, was found guilty of the burglary, and was executed on 21st June, at Blarney. His body was buried in the "Croppie's Hole," in the new gaol at Cork.
The name remains still vividly in the minds of the peasantry of Muskerry, and is used as a term of reproach to a tell-tale, or an informer; and the phrase, "You'd beat Malachi himself,'' is in use to .1 robust liar.

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Somewhere around here, John Buckley of Blarney was found guilty of the burglary of Mr. Stopford's house and executed on 21 June 1799 at Blarney. His body was buried in the Croppie's Hole in the new gaol at Cork. The name remains vividly in the minds of the peasantry of Muskerry, used as a term of reproach to a tell-tale or informer. The phrase, "You'd beat Malachi himself," is used for a robust liar.

Kenmare Castle ruins at Hospital

Hospital · town · Limerick

Sir Valentine Browne received a large grant of Desmond land at Hospital from Queen Elizabeth and built a castle there, now in ruins and known as Kenmare Castle. His son Sir Thomas Browne married Mary Apsley of Limerick.

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(>°) There were two chief families of Browns in county Limerick. The Camas family, who descended from Walter Brown, who settled at Kilpeacon in the beginning of the last quarter of the seventeenth century, having come hither from Wexford. He married Catherine, a daughter of the Knight of Glen. Several members of the Camas Browns covered themselves with glory in the Continental wars of the eighteenth century. A member of the family was living at Ballynacailleach, near Lough Gur, early in the eighteenth century. His son, James Brown, was a woollen draper in Limerick, and this James Brown's granddaughter became Marchioness of Clanrickarde. The other family was the Hospital one, descended from Sir Valentine Browne, who large grant of the Desmond land at Hospital from Queen Elizabeth, where he built a castle, now in ruins, and known as Kenmare Castle. Sir Thomas Browne, son to Sir Valentine, married Mary, daughter of William Apsley, of Limerick, by his wife, Annabella, eldest daughter of [ohn Browne, master of Anew Another daughter of William Apsley, Joan, was the first wife of Richard Boyle, first Earl of Cork. He got ^500 a yeai with her, and this he calls "the beginning and foundation of his fortune." He us that seven years previously, in 133S, being then twenty-two years of age, he had arrived in Ireland with ^22 3s. in cash, and two tokens — a diamond ring and a bracelet, worth ^10 each.
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As the road takes you through Hospital in Limerick, the ruins are those of Kenmare Castle, built by Sir Valentine Browne on a large grant of Desmond land he received from Queen Elizabeth. There were two chief families of Browns in county Limerick. The Camas family descended from Walter Brown, who settled at Kilpeacon at the beginning of the last quarter of the seventeenth century, having come from Wexford. He married Catherine, a daughter of the Knight of Glen. The other family descended from Sir Valentine Browne. His son, Sir Thomas Browne, married Mary, daughter of William Apsley of Limerick, by his wife Annabella, eldest daughter of John Browne, master of Anew. William Apsley had another daughter, Joan, who became the first wife of Richard Boyle, first Earl of Cork. Boyle got 500 a year with her, and he called this “the beginning and foundation of his fortune.” He tells us that 7 years previously, being then 22 years of age, he had arrived in Ireland with 22 pounds and 3 shillings in cash, and two tokens, a diamond ring and a bracelet, worth 10 each.

Kilcooley Abbey: monastic lake, beehive structure, and sedilia

Kilcooley · townland · Galway

The Cistercian monks at Kilcooley formed a large lake to provide both a water fall and a fish-pond. A beehive-like structure about a hundred yards north-east of the abbey was likely a pigeon or ice-house. The chancel is kept roofed to preserve an ancient monument, and the abbey contains two one-seated sedilias, one ornamented with Butler escutcheons.

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in the year 1269, when Archbishop David Maccanvill turned the Benedictine monks out of Hore Abbey and placed therein Cistercians, he granted Glankeen to them. Hore Abbey also enjoyed the livings of Railstown and Lismolin in this diocese, and other spiritual as well as temporal possessions, including several mills, the principal of which was at Camas on the Suir ; their abbey, being in a low marsh near Cashel, could have no mill immediately attached to it. In Kilcooley the land about the abbey was almost as low, but, by forming a large lake, the monks appear to have provided themselves with a fall of water and a
Hore Abbey.

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Somewhere near here are the remains of Kilcooley Abbey. In 1269, Archbishop David Maccanvill turned the Benedictine monks out of Hore Abbey and placed Cistercians there, granting them Glankeen. The Cistercians at Kilcooley found the land about the abbey almost as low as Hore's marsh near Cashel, but they formed a large lake to provide themselves with a fall of water and a fish-pond. A beehive-like structure about 100 yards north-east of the abbey was likely a pigeon or ice-house. The chancel is kept roofed to preserve an ancient monument. The abbey contains two one-seated sedilias, one ornamented with Butler escutcheons.

Lismore great fort and burial mound, Smarmore

Lismore and Mocollop · parish · Cork

On the White Mountains in the parish of Smarmore stands Lismore, described as one of the largest raths the author has seen, containing inside it a mound marking the burial-place of some chief. Close by is a smaller, more carefully constructed lis with deeply scarped ramparts, about the size to contain a wattle-built hut for a chief.

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This account of the Cattle Prey has detained us somewhat, but it has left its traces yet upon the county in the shape of some of these forts that still remain. On the White Mountains, parish of Smarmore, is Lismore, the great fort, one of the largest raths I have seen. Inside it is a mound, marking the burial-place of some chief. Close by it is another lis, the ramparts of which are much deeper and more scarped than those of the large one. It is very much smaller, but was much more carefully constructed, is just about the size that would contain a tolerably largesized wattle-built hut containing more than one room, such a one as might be made for a chief. Standing there the idea came irresistibly

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 233

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In the parish of Lismore and Mocollop, on the White Mountains, stands Lismore, the great fort. The author who recorded it called it one of the largest raths he had seen. Inside the great fort is a mound, marking the burial-place of some chief. Close by stands a second lis, much smaller but more carefully built. Its ramparts are deeper and more sharply scarped than those of the larger fort. It is just about the size that would contain a tolerably large wattle-built hut with more than one room, such a one as might be made for a chief.

Lord Lieutenant visits Bantry and Cork

Bantry · town · Cork · 1797

On 20th August the Lord Lieutenant arrived in Cork by way of Bantry, which he had been inspecting. He was escorted into the city by local corps and received loyal addresses from Cork, Bandon and other localities.

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On 20th August the Lord Lieutenant arrived in Cork by way of Bantry which he had been inspecting, and was escorted into the city by the various local corps, and received loyal addresses from Cork, Bandon and other localities. Outrages and seditious oaths, how ever, continued. Two brothers named Barry, arrested by the Muskerry corps for burglary and robbery at Mr. O'Leary's house at Donoughmore, were hung on 28th October ; and others were committed by S. Swetc for administering oaths, and by J. Hawkes for conspiracy to rob. A murder that occurred before the last mentioned date was that of Mr. John Oliflfe, of Lissaniskey, parish of Knockavilly, which gave the same corps much police duty, partly
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Up ahead is Bantry, a town on the road toward Cork. On the 20th of August in 1797 the Lord Lieutenant passed through here, having been inspecting the place, before continuing on to Cork where local corps escorted him into the city. He received loyal addresses from Cork, Bandon and other localities along the way.

Lough Gur garrisoned for the Queen during Desmond Rebellion

near Lough Gur · lake or lakes · Limerick · 1600

In 1600, Lough Gur was seized for Queen Elizabeth during the Desmond Rebellion, and the army rested there before the President marched into Clanwilliam, a country of the Burkes, to confront the rebellious freeholder John Burke.

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" Loghguire being now possessed for the Queene, and the armie well refreshed, the President marched into Clan-William, a countrie of the Burkes ; whereupon one of the principal freeholders then in rebellion, called John Burke, halfe-brother to Pierce Lacy, desired to come unto the President, but no eare would be given to his request until he had first testified his humble submission, whereof he made scruple, alledging that his conscience would not suffer him so to doe, having before being taught by his instructors that it was sinful and damnable personally to submit himself to her Majesty. His answer was much disdained, and he plainly told that he should never hope to be accepted for a subject and receive the benefit thereof except hee would absolutely disclaime that rebellious opinion, which he, absolutely refusing was sent awaye with this proviso, that although himself did fly into the woods, yet his castles, towns, and corne, which he could not carry with him, should be the next morrow destroyed, which was not vainely meant but truely peformed, for by the noone of the next day, being the twenty-nineth of May (1600), the armie came upon his lands, many of his houses, some of his corne, and one of his castles fired, when a second messenger came to intreate that hee might bee admitted to make his submission ; whether it were that some Popish priest had granted him a dispensation, or that he would undertake himself to dispence with his conscience rather than see himselfe ruin'd is to me uncertaine, but sure I am that this alteration was now wrought in him. Very unwilling was the President to acccept him to mercy which the day before hee so unadvisedly refused, yet being much importuned by his mother and others, who with weeping eyes intreated for him, and the rather that he had married one of Sir George Thornton's daughters, was inclined to admit him to his presence. The President now on horse-

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 254

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Lough Gur is a lake the road passes near, and in 1600 it was seized for Queen Elizabeth during the Desmond Rebellion. The army rested there, refreshed themselves, and then the President marched into Clan-William, a country of the Burkes. One of the principal freeholders then in rebellion was a man called John Burke, half-brother to Pierce Lacy. He asked to come to the President, but no ear was given to his request until he had first testified his humble submission. He made scruple of that. He said his conscience would not suffer him to do it, because his instructors had taught him it was sinful and damnable to submit himself personally to her Majesty. That answer was much disdained. He was told plainly that he should never hope to be accepted for a subject unless he would absolutely disclaim that rebellious opinion. He absolutely refused, and was sent away with this warning: though he himself might fly into the woods, his castles, his towns, and his corn, which he could not carry with him, would be destroyed the next morning. It was not vainly meant. By noon the next day, the 29th of May 1600, the army came upon his lands. Many of his houses were fired, some of his corn, and one of his castles. Then a second messenger came to entreat that he might be admitted to make his submission. Whether some priest had granted him a dispensation, or whether he decided to dispense with his conscience rather than see himself ruined, is uncertain. But the alteration was now wrought in him. The President was very unwilling to accept him to mercy, which the day before he had so unadvisedly refused. Yet his mother and others came with weeping eyes to entreat for him, and he had married one of Sir George Thornton's daughters, so the President was inclined to admit him to his presence.

Maunsell family monumental slab in Caherconlish graveyard (1662)

Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1662

A monumental slab in Caherconlish graveyard bears a 1662 inscription commemorating Aphra Maunsell, Mary Maunsell, and others of the family. The stone was moved from its original position and placed over the door of the Gabbett vault.

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This Maunsell stone was moved from its original position and placed over the door of the Gabbett vault where it now is. Referring to this last, a tablet some years ago was inserted in the tower by Mr. D. F. Gabbett, on which is the following : —
The Family Vault beneath the Chancel of this Church was erected about a.d. 1670 by William Gabbett, Esq., of Caherline, Co. Limerick, great-grandson of Robert Gabott, of Acton Burnell, Salop, Exon of the Yeomanry Guard. A° 2, Henry VII., i486.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 223

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In Caherconlish, a graveyard holds a monumental slab from 1662 commemorating Aphra Maunsell, Mary Maunsell, and others of the family. The stone was moved from its original position and placed over the door of the Gabbett vault. A tablet was inserted in the tower by Gabbett, recording that the family vault beneath the chancel was erected about 1670 by William Gabbett of Caherline, County Limerick.

Midleton borough incorporated, 1670

Midleton · town · Cork · 1670–1692

Midleton was incorporated by charter dated 2nd January 1670. George Rogers and Thomas Brodrick were the first two members elected for the borough of Midleton in 1692.

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He and Thomas Brodrick ((/.v.) were the first two members elected for the borough of Midleton, which was incorporated by charter dated 2nd January, 1670. On his electing to sit for Lismore, Henry Petty (q.v.) was chosen by the Midleton burgesses to succeed him.
He was born about 1649; married first, Anne; secondly, . He died, 1710,

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 131

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Midleton was incorporated by charter on 2 January 1670. George Rogers and Thomas Brodrick were the first two members elected for the borough in 1692. When Rogers chose to sit for Lismore instead, the Midleton burgesses selected Henry Petty to succeed him. Rogers was born about 1649 and died in 1710.

Nash family masonry and public-house at Castlehill

Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1700–1799

A picturesque ivy-covered piece of masonry with two chimney shafts over thirty feet high stands at Castlehill in Caherconlish demesne. It formed part of a Nash family house and was later said to have been used as a public-house and salt-house.

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Close to Castlehill, in Caherconlish demesne, there is a piece of masonry pierced with two chimney shafts over thirty feet high. It is very picturesque, being invested with ivy of most luxuriant growth. I am told that this formed part of a house belonging to the Nash family, who held a good deal of land here under the Wilsons in the last century. The people say that this was used as a public-house and salt-house afterwards. The N ashes also built a fine house at the west end of the village, to which there was a fine orchard and gardens attached. All gone. This

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 207

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In Caherconlish, at Castlehill in the demesne, there stands a piece of masonry pierced with two chimney shafts over 30 feet high, covered in luxuriant ivy. It formed part of a house belonging to the Nash family, who held a good deal of land here under the Wilsons in the last century. People say it was afterwards used as a public-house and salt-house. The Nash family also built a fine house at the west end of the village, with a fine orchard and gardens attached. All of that is gone now.

O'Donovan territory between Bantry and Ross, settled 1172

Bantry · town · Cork · 1172–1733

The O'Donovan clan's territory was the cantred of Hy Donovan, situated between Bantry and Ross. They settled there after being driven from Limerick in 1172. Morgan O'Donovan of Ballincallagh, born 1687, married Mary Ronayne and later his son Morgan married Mary Becher of Creagh.

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The O'Donovan's territory was the cantred of Hy Donovan, between Bantry and Ross. They settled there when driven from Limerick in 1 172. Morgan O'Donovan, of Ballincallagh, B.A. Oxon., born 1687, married 1733 Mary, daughter of T. Ronayne, and had Morgan, who married Mary, daughter of T. Becher, of Creagh.
Mr. Samuel Townesend of Whitehall, on Roaring Water Bay, fifth son of Bryan Townesend of Castletownsend. He travelled in Italy, and on his return built a staircase in the Italian style in his house at Whitehall. A miniature painted in Italy shows he must have been a singularly handsome man, with large blue eyes, and short, proud upper lip. He seems to have been a man of high principles and cultivated tastes. He was born in 1689 or 1692, high sheriff 1742, died 1759, married Dorothea, daughter of Sir E. Mansell.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 51

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Coming through Bantry, you are in what was the cantred of Hy Donovan, the O'Donovan clan's territory, running between here and Ross. They settled in this country after being driven from Limerick in 1172. Morgan O'Donovan of Ballincallagh, born 1687, took his degree at Oxford. In 1733 he married Mary, daughter of T. Ronayne, and their son Morgan married Mary, daughter of T. Becher of Creagh.

Oval depression stone at Meenahony

Meenahony · townland · Cork

A large stone near the top of Meenahony contains a perfectly formed oval depression two to three inches deep. The author speculates it could be a natural hollow formed by water rather than an artificial carving.

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II. After passing the Roman Catholic Church at Stuake, about a mile from Donoughmotv Cross to the west, there is a mad running southwest, on the south of which in a field were two large stones lying prostrate. They were from twelve to eighteen feet in length, and three or four in breadth, and perhaps fifteen inches in thickness. In one of these, unless it was in another similar one near the top of Meenahony, on the Barrahaurin side, there was an oval depression two or three inches in depth, and about a foot in its longest axis and six inches in its shortest. '1 his was perfectly formed. But I will not say positively that it was artificial, as many of the blocks of stone about this country have cup-like hollows in which were at one time nodules of softer material which had been W( irn away by water.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 220

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Close to Meenahony, near its top on the Barrahaurin side, there is a large stone lying flat with an oval depression cut or worn into it. The hollow is two or three inches deep, about a foot long and six inches across, and it is perfectly formed. The stone itself was one of two prostrate blocks, each twelve to eighteen feet in length, three or four in breadth, and perhaps fifteen inches thick. The author of the record would not say positively that the hollow was artificial. He noted that many blocks of stone around this country have cup-like hollows in them, where nodules of softer material once sat and were worn away by water. So this oval basin may be the work of human hands, or it may be nothing more than a natural hollow left behind by water and time. The stone keeps its secret.

Pre-Reformation church ruins and Burke monument at Caherconlish

Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1680

East of the later church stand remains of an older church sketched by Dineley in 1680, itself incorporating walls of a pre-Reformation church said to have been served by friars. The chancel south wall bears a monument to the Burke family, probably representing Theobald Burke and his wife Slany.

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parish church until 1871, when a handsome little church was built, the Rev. James Carson being then incumbent. The old church was unroofed and the walls, which are over six feet thick, left standing. Attached to this old church is a high tower and spire, the later surmounted by iron rods denoting the cardinal points, and a brazen fish moving with the wind. One of the fins of this fish is pierced by a hole, caused by a bullet from a rifle fired by Dr. Seward, who was dispensary doctor of Cahcrconlish from 1838 to 1863. About three years ago the spire was struck by lightning, and the glory of our village was in danger of coming down, when the Limerick Board of Guardians nobly came to the rescue and saved the fish. The tower was built about a hundred years ago and the church somewhat earlier in the century. To the east there are still standing some portion of the walls of an older church, the church of which Dineley took a sketch when he visited Caherconlish in 1680. This church again has incorporated in its walls portion of the walls of a pre-Reformation church. The old people say this church was served by friars. In the south wall of the chancel there is a monument to the Burke family. I referred to this some months ago in the Journal^ and gave the inscription upon it, at least so much as I could make out, as it is partly concealed by the tomb of the Wilson family, which lies alongside. Mr. Monck Wilson has informed me that one of his ancestors married a Miss Maunsell, whose mother was daughter to the last Burke of Caherconlish. The arms of the Burke family are on the slab, and Fitzgerald gives the date 144 r. Two figures are on either side of the inscription, and probably represent Theobald Burke and his wife Slany. Crossing a little stream, the Groodic,(5) which flows beside the village, and walking along the road which runs near Boskill House for a couple of hundred yards, one may notice at the left hand side, just inside the

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 204

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Caherconlish, in Limerick, holds church ruins with several layers of history built into one another. The parish church here served until 1871, when a new church was built and the old one was unroofed, its walls left standing. Those walls are over 6 feet thick. A high tower and spire are attached, the spire surmounted by iron rods denoting the cardinal points and a brazen fish moving with the wind. One fin of this fish is pierced by a hole caused by a bullet from a rifle fired by Dr. Seward, dispensary doctor of Caherconlish from 1838 to 1863. The spire was struck by lightning, and the Limerick Board of Guardians came to the rescue and saved the fish. East of that later church, there still stand portions of the walls of an older church. Dineley sketched this older church when he visited Caherconlish in 1680. Within its walls are portions of a still earlier pre-Reformation church. The old people say this church was served by friars. In the south wall of the chancel there is a monument to the Burke family. The inscription is partly concealed by the tomb of the Wilson family, which lies alongside. Mr. Monck Wilson told the writer that one of his ancestors married a Miss Maunsell, whose mother was daughter to the last Burke of Caherconlish. The arms of the Burke family are on the slab. Two figures stand on either side of the inscription, and probably represent Theobald Burke and his wife Slany.

Rosscarbery Cathedral made a slaughterhouse by rebels

Ross Carbery · town · Cork · 1641–1642

Rebels turned the Cathedral church of Rosse (Rosscarbery) into a slaughterhouse, daily killing their cows and sheep inside it. The writer's father had lived in the town over thirty years and served as Treasurer of the church.

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The Rebles have made a slaughter house of the Cathedral church of
Rosse, and daylv kill their cowes and sheepe in it. My " Urbanuss J '

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 178

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As you pass through Ross Carbery in Cork, this was where rebels made the Cathedral church of Rosse into a slaughterhouse in 1641. They "dayly kill their cowes and sheepe in it."

Sadbh fostered her children on Keeper Hill

near Slievekimalta or Keeper Hill · mountain or mountain range · Tipperary

The slopes of Sliabh Coimealta, meaning 'mountain of fosterage' and now known as Keeper Hill, are associated with the legend of Sadbh (Sabia), wife of Glas, who fostered her children there. The hill is also called 'mother mountain' as the highest of the range named for Eveleen, Guarie's daughter.

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On the 14th August, i69i,the English army, under General Ginckle, arrived in Caherconlish from Nenagh, passing through the wild defiles of the Silvermines district, where in days of old Sadbh, or Sabia, wife of Glas, fostered her children on the slopes of Sliabh Coimealta ("mountain of fosterage"), now known as Keeper Hill, and sometimes termed nj4t4jfi-f l)4b, " mother mountain," as being the highest of the range called Slj4b tj-Bbljnw 7t)5Jt)1 oblige, " the mountains of Eveleen, Guarie's daughter," and named in Speede's map "the twelve great hills of Phelem Ghe Madona." I have given in the Journal the legend of Eveleen, and when dealing with the interesting parish of Abington in some future number, I shall refer to these hills again in connection with O'Donnell. The English army when passing through the Silvermines district suffered much from scarcity of food, and only two or three families in the district would supply them. I am informed that even at the present day when any descendants of these happen to have a tiff with their neighbours the same is thrown in their teeth. Ginckle's army, worn with fatigue and weak from hunger, arrived in Caherconlish, and though other reasons are given for his long stay, I am inclined to think that the people's tradition about the plague breaking out in his camp is quite correct, and that he stayed in Caherconlish in order to give his men time to recover. The weather is also said to have been very unfavourable, but Ginckle was not idle during his enforced stay; he secured the passes of the Shannon, and employed his men in making fascines and other preparations for the siege. On the 15th, with the Prince of Hesse, he went to reconnitre Limerick with 2,500 men. On the 16th the siege train, eighteen heavy guns and several mortars, and all other requisites, arrived in Caherconlish from Athlone under a heavy escort. The English would not be caught napping again as they had been at Ballyneety O'G-Cuanach. On the 17th the regiments of Beaumont, Sir John Hanmer, and Hales, a Brandenburg and Danish regiment with the 5th Dragoon Guards, arrived from Cork. On the 25th the English army left Caherconlish, 900 horse and 1,200 foot led the van with four field pieces to besiege the strongest fortress in Ireland. And so ended the visit of Goddart de Ginckle, Earl of Athlone, to Caherconlish. He died at Utrecht, in February, 1703, only a few months after he had been made Veldt Marshal of the Dutch armies.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 206

Singland: captives slaughtered after 968 capture of Limerick

Singland · townland · Limerick · 968

After the battle of Sulchoit near Limerick Junction, Mathgamhain and Brian captured Limerick from the Danes in 968. Captives were gathered on the hills of Saingel (Singland): those fit for war were killed, those fit for slavery were enslaved, as recorded in the Cogadh Gaedhel Re Gailaibh.

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ivy, which probably is the reason why the people call it Puicin, which means "a cover for blindfolding the eyes." Puic also means " a bribe, for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise." This church was dedicated to St. Nicholas. Up to the time of the disestablishment of the Church, Cahernarry was a perpetual curacy in the gift of the Dean of Limerick, and this arose from the fact that Robert of Emly, bishop of Limerick, 1 25 1- 1 272, gave to Thomas Wodeford, dean of Limerick, and his successors the benefices of Carnarthy and Rathsiward in 1253. Rathsiward, or Rathurd, lay between Donaghmore and Limerick, and took its name from the old fort whose history I have given. In Rathurd there was an important monastery, but no traces of ecclesiastical buildings are now visible, and the parish is merged in that of St. Nicholas. The incumbent of Cahernarry, Rev. G. M. Luther, has informed me that a few years ago, when some repairs were carried out at the glebe house of Cahernarry, a piece of oak, hard as iron, was found in the roof, on which was marked 1746. An old man also told me that the English army under King William encamped on Cahernarry hill, and that he saw traces of the camp there. North of Rathurd is Singland, corrupted from Sain Aingeal, " a different angel," because a different angel from the one named Victor, who usually attended St. Patrick, appeared to him here. After the battle of Sulchoit, near Limerick Junction, Mathgamhain and Brian pursued the Danes to Limerick, which they captured a.d. 968. "The whole of the captives were collected on the hills of Saingel, and every one of them that was fit for war was killed, and every one of them that was fit for a slave was enslaved." — Cogadh Gaedhel Re Gailaibh. At Singland, I have often heard, is to be fought the last battle between the Gael and the Saxon, when the latter will be defeated with dreadful slaughter, and driven out of Ireland for good. The sign given that this battle will be the final one is that a man with six fingers on his right hand will rush from the Irish ranks and seize the bridle of the English general's horse.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 236

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Somewhere around here is Singland. The name comes from Sain Aingeal, a different angel, because a different angel from the one named Victor, who usually attended Saint Patrick, appeared to him at this place. But the event that made Singland known happened in 968. After the battle of Sulchoit, near Limerick Junction, Mathgamhain and Brian pursued the Danes to Limerick and captured the city. The whole of the captives were collected on the hills of Saingel. Every one of them that was fit for war was killed, and every one of them that was fit for a slave was enslaved. Those words come from the Cogadh Gaedhel Re Gailaibh, the account of the war between the Irish and the foreigners. So this ground holds the memory of a massacre after a victory. The strong were put to death and the rest were taken as bondsmen. There is also a prophecy attached to Singland. It says the last battle between the Gael and the Saxon will be fought here, and the Saxon will be defeated with dreadful slaughter and driven out of Ireland for good. The sign given that this battle will be the final one is that a man with six fingers on his right hand will rush from the Irish ranks and seize the bridle of the English general's horse.

Sir Eyre Coote takes command in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1804

On January 24th, 1804, Major-General Sir Eyre Coote arrived in Cork and took over command of the South-West District from General Myers, who delivered a farewell address praising the Yeomanry's exertions, improvement and discipline.

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On January 24th, 1804, Major-General Sir Eyre Coote arrived in Cork and took over the command of the South-West District from General Myers, who addressed the Muskerry Legion and Yeomanry as follows : —
" In leaving the important command of this district, I feel great satisfaction in conveying to the Yeomanry the high sense I entertain of their exertions, improvement and discipline, actuated, as they have been, by the noblest of motives — the protection of their Sovereign and the defence of their country from foreign and internal enemies. In such a cause a corps of men so determined must be successful should the enemy attempt their shores. It is needless to call to their recollection that on this side of Heaven there is but one United Kingdom of liberty and independence. This is the trust committed to their charge ; this is the motive which has called them to the field."

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 12

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Cork was where command changed hands on the 24th of January, 1804. Major-General Sir Eyre Coote arrived in the city and took over the South-West District from General Myers. Myers marked the occasion by addressing the Muskerry Legion and the Yeomanry. He told them he felt great satisfaction in conveying the high sense he entertained of their exertions, improvement, and discipline. He said they had been actuated by the noblest of motives: the protection of their Sovereign and the defence of their country from foreign and internal enemies. He told them that in such a cause a corps of men so determined must be successful should the enemy attempt their shores. He said it was needless to call to their recollection that on this side of Heaven there is but one United Kingdom of liberty and independence. He called this the trust committed to their charge, and the motive that had called them to the field.

Spanish iron and refugees conveyed to Youghal

Youghal · town · Cork · 1642

A good quantity of excellent Spanish iron taken as pillage at Dungarvan was brought by pinnace to Youghal. The Earl of Barrymore later sent his troop to convoy distressed Protestants safely to Youghal from Castle Lyons.

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they could not have stood out long for our shott kept them from water : They that were in the Castle and the other side of the Tovvne had quarter to depart onely with their lives and wearing cloathes. There was great store of pillage taken in the Towne by our souldiers and a good quantity of excellent Spanish Iron which was brought about to Yoghall in Mr. Williams' pinnace, the same day the Castles were yeelded, wee returned to Lismore with victory and spoyle and we burned all the Rebles corne in our march and that was in those partes — killed many of the Rogues that were their spyes in the country.
Six or seven of our troupes, that went foorth in morning as scoutes and to burne some cabines mett with some pillage, the enemy surprized them, and killed two or three of them, Lieur-tennant Poore with eight or nyne troops took a castle three miles from the towne of Dungarvane. He is a very honest gentleman and one that hath mayntayned his Castle of Ballagarren in despite of those bands of the Rebles for Captayne Butler and Captayne Ffennell with three or four other Captaynes beseiged him at once beside the country people.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 175

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In 1642, Youghal was a refuge and a prize. After the castles at Dungarvan yielded, those inside were given quarter to depart only with their lives and wearing clothes. The soldiers took great store of pillage in the town, among it a good quantity of excellent Spanish iron, brought round in Mister Williams' pinnace the same day the castles were given up. The force then returned to Lismore with victory and spoil, burning all the rebels' corn in their march and killing many of the rogues who were their spies in the country. Later, the Earl of Barrymore sent his troop to convoy distressed Protestants safely from Castle Lyons to the town. Six or seven troops had gone out that morning as scouts and to burn some cabins. They met with pillage, but the enemy surprised them and killed two or three. Lieutenant Poore, with eight or nine troops, took a castle three miles from Dungarvan. He was a very honest gentleman, one who had maintained his castle of Ballagarren despite the bands of rebels, for Captain Butler and Captain Fennell, with three or four other captains, besieged him at once besides the country people.

St. Nicholas's well near Monanimy Castle

Monanimy · parish · Cork

A well dedicated to Nicholas, another sibling of St. Craebhnat, is situated near Monanimy Castle. The author notes the name Nicholas does not appear in Gaelic personal name lists he consulted.

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Tradition states that Craebhnat had two brothers, or a brother and a sister, who devoted themselves to the service of God. One was Breanat, the patron of Wallstown, in whose honour a holy well is still largely patronised. Some scholars translate Breanat as St. Bernard, but on looking over Mr. Laurence Ginnell's " Gaelic Personal Names," in the New Ireland Review for November, 1S94, 1 find he gives Breacnat as a woman's name. The other was called Nicholas, and the well dedicated to him is situated near Monaminy Castle ; but on looking over Mr. Ginnell's list, I do not find any mention of that name. The next approaching it is Neassan, with the feminine Neassa. I should like to have the opinion of hagiologists on these questions. I should also like
62 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 42

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As you pass through the parish of Monanimy, there is a well dedicated to Nicholas, near Monanimy Castle. Tradition says Craebhnat had two siblings who devoted themselves to God. One was Breanat, the patron of Wallstown, whose holy well is still largely patronised. The other was called Nicholas. The author checked Mr. Laurence Ginnell's Gaelic Personal Names for the name Nicholas and did not find it there. The closest name in the list is Neassan, with the feminine form Neassa. He notes that some scholars translate Breanat as St. Bernard, but Ginnell's list gives Breacnat as a woman's name. He asks for the opinion of hagiologists on these questions.

Stone bridge at Abington with Walsh arms

Abington · townland · Limerick

There is a stone bridge at Abington inscribed with the Walsh arms and an inscription now illegible but recorded by Dineley in his sketches.

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(2) Sir Edmond Walsh was son to Peter Walsh, who died 20th June, 1575, and " was seized in his demesne as of fee of the site and precinct of the late abbey or religious house of Wonye, and of all the castles, messuages, lands and tenements in Wonye, Castleneboynage, Killnenoge, Knockenegurten, Rathreagh a/ias Rathrareg, Kappernowke, Kappicullen, Lesmolane, Kyshecurke, and Aunagh." The abbey of Wonye or Uaithne was founded in 1189 by Theobald Fitzwalter, ancestor of the Ormonde family. It was a daughter of the Cistercian abbey of Savigney, in the diocese of Avranches, Normandy. Some writers say that Fitzwalter was buried in this abbey in 1206 ; others say that in 1204 he gave " two palfreys " for licence to go to England, where he died. He was nephew to Thomas a Becket, and his brother Hubert was made archbishop of Canterbury in 1 193. A small private chapel in a very dilapidated state is all that is left of the abbey of which Dineley gives a sketch. In this chapel there is a monument of the Walsh family with a long Latin inscription now nearly illegible. It was erected in 1618 by Lady Ellice Walsh in memory of her husband Sir Edmond. The old graveyard containing many valuable monuments was destroyed by Philip Stepney Rawson, as he intended building a mansion house on the site of the abbey. It is now a pasture field. Sir George Carew in Pacata Hibernia relates that Rory O'Donnell in his retreat after the battle of Kinsale lost several men when passing over the ford near this abbey. Carew also details at length how O'Donnell had previously eluded him on the way to Kinsale by making a forced march over the Slieve Phelim mountains, lying a little north of the abbey. There is a stone on bridge at Abington inscribed with Walsh arms and an inscription now illegible but given by Dineley.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 255

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Somewhere close to Abington there is a stone bridge inscribed with the Walsh arms. The inscription is now illegible, but Dineley recorded it in his sketches. The bridge belongs to the story of the Walsh family and the old abbey of Wonye, also called Uaithne. The abbey was founded in 1189 by Theobald Fitzwalter, ancestor of the Ormonde family. It was a daughter house of the Cistercian abbey of Savigney in the diocese of Avranches in Normandy. Some writers say Fitzwalter was buried in the abbey in 1206. Others say that in 1204 he gave two palfreys for licence to go to England, where he died. He was nephew to Thomas a Becket, and his brother Hubert was made archbishop of Canterbury. A small private chapel in a very dilapidated state is all that is left of the abbey, and Dineley gives a sketch of it. In the chapel there is a monument of the Walsh family with a long Latin inscription now nearly illegible. It was erected in 1618 by Lady Ellice Walsh in memory of her husband Sir Edmond. Sir Edmond was son to Peter Walsh, who died on the 20th of June 1575 and held the site and precinct of the late abbey with all its castles, lands and tenements. The old graveyard with many valuable monuments was destroyed by Philip Stepney Rawson, who intended building a mansion on the abbey site. It is now a pasture field. Sir George Carew relates that Rory O'Donnell in his retreat after the battle of Kinsale lost several men passing over the ford near the abbey. Carew also tells how O'Donnell had previously eluded him on the way to Kinsale by making a forced march over the Slieve Phelim mountains north of the abbey.

St. Patrick's churches at Pallas Grean, Kilteely and Cnoc Aine

Pallas Grean · town · Limerick

St. Patrick spent considerable time at Pallas Grean, building a church there as well as at Kilteely, before going to Cnoc Aine. Near Cnoc Aine he also built a church at Patrick's Well on the north side of Cnoc Derc and baptised the men of Thomond in the Tir-glais river, now called the Commoge.

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is said to have been a swineherd in the employment of the king of Ara. Lug and Fintan were natives of Pailis Greine, where their parents resided. St. Lug, who was also called Finnlug, was appointed the first abbot of a monastery founded by St. Columb Cille in 585 in the townland of Tamlaght, near Newtown-Limavady, and the parish is named Tamlaghtfinlagan, from Lug. When Columb Cille went to Scotland Lug accompanied him, and there is an island on the west coast of Scotland, containing the ruins of an old church, called the island of St. Finlagan. In the " Feilire of vEngus" Lug and his brother are referred to, and the attribute of truthfulness is applied to Finnlug of Dun Bleisce. Talking of saints, it may be well to mention that St. Patrick spent a considerable time at Pallas Grean, and built a church there, as well as at Kilteely, before going to Cnoc Aine ; near which he also built a church at Patrick's Well, lying at north side of Cnoc Derc, and baptised the men of Thomond in the Tir-glais, "the river of Tir or Ara" (the two names are the same, and mean "land"). This river is now called the Commoge, or "winding river." Cnocatana is the filled up neck of a submarine volcano of the late carboniferous period. When St. Patrick was leaving Pallas Grean the women bewailed him bitterly, but he comforted them by telling them their children would be an honour to Ireland. We await the fulfilment of this prophecy.

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Pallas Grean is a town the road passes through. St. Patrick spent a considerable time here, and built a church in the place, as well as another at Kilteely, before going on to Cnoc Aine. Near Cnoc Aine he also built a church at Patrick's Well, lying at the north side of Cnoc Derc, and baptised the men of Thomond in the Tir-glais, the river of Tir or Ara. The two names are the same, and mean land. That river is now called the Commoge, the winding river. When St. Patrick was leaving Pallas Grean the women bewailed him bitterly, but he comforted them by telling them their children would be an honour to Ireland. We await the fulfilment of that prophecy. Pallas Grean was also home to Lug and Fintan, whose parents resided there. Lug is said to have been a swineherd in the employment of the king of Ara. He was also called Finnlug, and was appointed the first abbot of a monastery founded by St. Columb Cille in 585 in the townland of Tamlaght, near Newtown-Limavady. The parish is named Tamlaghtfinlagan, from Lug. When Columb Cille went to Scotland, Lug accompanied him, and there is an island on the west coast of Scotland containing the ruins of an old church, called the island of St. Finlagan. In the "Feilire of vEngus" Lug and his brother are referred to, and the attribute of truthfulness is applied to Finnlug of Dun Bleisce.

Synan family burial rights at Kilbolane graveyard

Kilbolane · townland · Cork

The ancient Synan family of Doneraile holds burial rights in three graves marked by a broken tombstone in Kilbolane graveyard. The rights belong specifically to Edmund Synan of Charleville and his cousin Maurice Synan.

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This ancient county family is now represented in a direct line by Mr. William Synan, St. Paul's, Minn., U.S.A. ; by Mr. Edmund Synan of Charleville, and his cousin, Mr. Maurice Synan (to either of whom alone belong the right of burial in three graves taking with the broken tombstone in Kilbolane graveyard), and Mary Synan, sister to Maurice, who is married to Mr. John Lynam of San Jose, California, U.S.A. Another branch is represented by the family of Mr. John Synan of Falls River, Mass., U.S.A. Another branch, known as the Limerick Synans, is represented by the family of Mr. James Synan of that city, and his brother, the late Alderman Synan. While still another branch is that represented by the family of the late Mr. Edward John Synan, A.B., T.C.D., barrister-at-law, of Fedamore and Ashbourne, Limerick, for many years the honest and faithful senior representative of his native (Limerick) county in the Imperial Parliament.
And thus far the Synans of Doneraile.

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Somewhere around here is Kilbolane graveyard, where a broken tombstone marks three graves belonging to the ancient Synan family of Doneraile. The right of burial in those graves belongs to Edmund Synan of Charleville and to his cousin Maurice Synan, either of them alone holding that right. The family has scattered wide. William Synan is in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Mary Synan, Maurice's sister, married John Lynam and lives in San Jose, California. John Synan's branch is in Falls River, Massachusetts. The Limerick Synans are represented by James Synan of that city and his brother, the late Alderman Synan. Another branch was represented by the late Edward John Synan, a barrister trained at Trinity College Dublin, of Fedamore and Ashbourne in Limerick, who served for many years as the senior representative of his native county in the Imperial Parliament. And thus far, the record says, the Synans of Doneraile.

Territorial definition of Desmond in the sixteenth century

near Bantry Bay · bay · Cork · 1500–1603

During the sixteenth century, the name Desmond applied to the country between the River Maine and Bantry Bay, a territory held by MacCarthy More. In Elizabeth's time, this district appeared as a separate county because MacCarthy More refused to be included in Kerry.

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In connection with this survey some additional facts may be mentioned. In the first place, during the Tudor period the Earls of Desmond did not hold an acre of land in Desmond properly so called. The name of Desmond was during the sixteenth century applied to the country between the river Maine and Bantry Bay, all of which was held by MacCarthy More. In Elizabeth's time this district appears as a separate count}-, probably because MacCarthy More, who in this reign submitted to the English crown, refused to have his territories included in Kerry, where Desmond as Lord Palatine held complete jurisdiction, except in cases of treason.
There seems no way of determining at what period the name of Desmond, which in the twelfth century was applied to the whole of Cork and Kerry, was limited to the comparatively small district above-mentioned. The different application of the name Desmond at different times causes some confusion, especially as the name was sometimes applied to the country ruled by the Earls of Desmond. However, in Elizabethan writers Desmond almost always means the country which did not belong to the Desmonds.

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Bantry Bay lies near a stretch of country that in the sixteenth century was called Desmond. The name did not belong to the Earls of Desmond, who during the Tudor period held not an acre of land in Desmond properly so called. Desmond was the country between the River Maine and Bantry Bay, all of it held by MacCarthy More. In Elizabeth's time this district appears as a separate county, probably because MacCarthy More, who submitted to the English crown in that reign, refused to have his territories included in Kerry. There, Desmond as Lord Palatine held complete jurisdiction, except in cases of treason. No one can say when the name was narrowed. In the twelfth century it covered the whole of Cork and Kerry. By the sixteenth it meant only the smaller district held by MacCarthy More. The shifting use of the name causes confusion, especially since it was sometimes applied to the country ruled by the Earls of Desmond. Yet in Elizabethan writers, Desmond almost always means the country which did not belong to the Desmonds.

Theobald Burke of Castleconnell granted lands and barony

Castleconnell · town · Limerick · 1618

Theobald Burke of Castleconnel received seven and a half ploughlands and was made Baron Burke of Brittas in 1618. He was cousin to John Burke.

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disguise of a priest, being permitted to pass unchallenged through the English lines, but was captured at Carrick-on-Suir and brought back to Limerick and hanged on Gallows Green, Garryowen, 1607. Linehan mentions that Sarsfield's wife was granddaughter to John Burke. John Burke's cousin, Theobald Burke of Castleconnel, got his lands — seven and a half ploughlands — and was made Baron Burke of Brittas in 161 8. In the battle of Liscarroll, September 3rd, 1642, between the English under Lord Inchiquin and the Irish under General Barry, Lord Brittas served under the latter. The Brittas property was confiscated by Cromwell, and the second son of Lord Brittas, Colonel Burke, was hung by Cromwell in Cork in 1653. Lord Brittas was restored to his property by Charles II. in 1666, but the estate was again lost under James II., as Theobald, Lord Brittas, and his son John, both of Ballymoney, county Limerick, were attainted in 1696. The lands of Brittas were purchased in 1703 by Thomas Stepney, the Grange, Portmarnock, county Dublin. Towards the close of last century the lands (j) came
Who sings, " Lady love, lady love, come to me now, Come and live merrily under the bough ;

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Castleconnell is a town the road passes through. In 1618, Theobald Burke of Castleconnell received seven and a half ploughlands and was made Baron Burke of Brittas. He was cousin to John Burke, whose own line connects further back through the family's tangled history in Limerick. Theobald's title did not bring him peace. At the battle of Liscarroll on September 3rd, 1642, Lord Brittas served under General Barry against the English under Lord Inchiquin. Cromwell later confiscated the Brittas property, and the second son of Lord Brittas, Colonel Burke, was hung by Cromwell in Cork in 1653. Lord Brittas was restored to his property by Charles the Second in 1666, but the estate was lost again under James the Second. Theobald, Lord Brittas, and his son John, both of Ballymoney, county Limerick, were attainted in 1696. The lands of Brittas were purchased in 1703 by Thomas Stepney, the Grange, Portmarnock, county Dublin. What the Burke family held here passed entirely out of their hands.

The 'scrubby fort' between the two Knockroes and its fairy lore

Knockroe · townland · Limerick

Between Knockroe Mason and Knockroe Wilson lies a large bushy fort called the 'scrubby fort,' regarded as particularly eerie. Its invisible inhabitants, the daoine maithe or 'good people,' are said to be peculiarly malignant and to have caused mischief over the years.

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The range of hills lying about half a mile to the south of the graveyard are called Knockroe, that is, " red hill." The western part is called Knockroe Mason, from a farmer named Mason, who held this portion of Knockroe towards close of last century under Lord Carbery.(ll) On this there is a ring which an old man told me he remembered to have been a stone circle ; the people call it Shana Cuairt, that is, " old circle." The eastern portion of Knockroe is called Knockroe Wilson, as it was the property of the Wilson family. There is a small earthen fort on the top of this hill ; and lying between the two Knockroes there is a large fort full of bushes, which the people call the " scrubby fort." This is a very " airy " (eerie) fort. Its invisible inhabitants, the daoine maithe, or " good people," are said to be peculiarly malignant, and to have done a good deal of mischief from time to time.
About four miles south of Caherconlish is Cahirelly, that is, the cahir of the aileach, " stone fort," or perhaps " cliff.1* Fitzgerald thinks that the walls of the old church, of which there are considerable portions left, are parts of the church built here by St. Ailbe,(l2) but this is not possible, for

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 275

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Somewhere around here the hills are called Knockroe, which means red hill. The western part is called Knockroe Mason, from a farmer named Mason, who held this portion of Knockroe towards the close of the last century under Lord Carbery. On this there is a ring which an old man told the writer he remembered to have been a stone circle. The people call it Shana Cuairt, which means old circle. The eastern portion of Knockroe is called Knockroe Wilson, as it was the property of the Wilson family. There is a small earthen fort on the top of this hill. And lying between the two Knockroes there is a large fort full of bushes, which the people call the scrubby fort. This is a very eerie fort. Its invisible inhabitants, the daoine maithe, or good people, are said to be peculiarly malignant, and to have done a good deal of mischief from time to time.

Thomas Hungerford's cudgel assault case in Clonakilty

Clonakilty · town · Cork

Thomas, son of John Hungerford, summoned two labourers for assaulting him with cudgels. After the case dragged on, the prisoners were pronounced not guilty, suggesting there was little bribery or intimidation in the town.

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In fact, whatever excitement there may have been in other parts of Ireland at the end of the last century, there is no traces of any political disturbance or angry class feeling in Clonakilty. The only case in which a man of better position appears as accuser was decided against him, so there cannot have been much bribery or intimidation in the little town. This was when Thomas, son of John Hungerford, summoned two labourers for assaulting him with cudgels, and after the case had dragged on for some time the prisoners were pronounced not guilty.
In March, 1802, the Rev. Horatio Townsend, sovereign, and Phil Donovan, deputy recorder, held the sessions of the peace after a lapse of twenty years from the last meeting. But the character of the town had not altered, and one assault is the only case entered for trial. It was brought before a jury the following month, but their verdict is not recorded, and thus ends the Council and Sessions Book of Clonakilty.

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As you come through Clonakilty in Cork, there is little trace of political disturbance or angry class feeling from the end of the last century. The only case in which a man of better position appeared as accuser was decided against him, so there cannot have been much bribery or intimidation in the little town. Thomas, son of John Hungerford, summoned two labourers for assaulting him with cudgels. After the case dragged on for some time, the prisoners were pronounced not guilty. In March 1802, the Reverend Horatio Townsend, sovereign, and Phil Donovan, deputy recorder, held the sessions of the peace after a lapse of twenty years from the last meeting. The character of the town had not altered, and one assault is the only case entered for trial. It was brought before a jury the following month, but their verdict is not recorded, and thus ends the Council and Sessions Book of Clonakilty.

Victoria Park opened to the public in 1854

Victoria Park · townland · Down · 1854

Victoria Park was opened in the summer of 1854 as a corporate affair with no royal personage or military bands. The boggy ground was trampled by crowds chasing a greased pig, and the corporation was satisfied with the result.

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I gathered shells or shellfish on the present Park with other little boys and girls, and it was a very happy time. There was a sunken yacht in the mud near the 1 >; Quarry, into which we contrived to get at low water. The Diamond Quarry Sensation made a great noise at one time, as many people had big "finds" of purple or pink amethysts or even diamonds; it was something like gold fever. Alas! the amethysts were quartz, coloured with black oxide of manganese ; the diamonds were white quartz or rock crystal. I had millions' of pounds worth of them in my possession at one time, it they were ol any value, but they were not, though very beautiful rock crystals. The Diamond Quarry is back of Cleve Hill, on the Blackrock Road. I was a married man at the opening to the public ol Victoria Park in the summer of 1854; no, there
488 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCH/EOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

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Somewhere around here is Victoria Park, opened to the public in the summer of 1854. Before it was a park, children gathered shells and shellfish on the ground with other little boys and girls. One remembered it as a very happy time. There was a sunken yacht in the mud near the Quarry, and children contrived to get into it at low water. The Diamond Quarry Sensation made a great noise at one time. Many people had big finds of purple or pink amethysts or even diamonds, and it was something like gold fever. But the amethysts were quartz, coloured with black oxide of manganese, and the diamonds were white quartz or rock crystal. The narrator said he had "millions of pounds worth of them in my possession at one time." The Diamond Quarry is back of Cleve Hill, on the Blackrock Road. He was a married man by the time the park opened.

Watercourse from Skirtagh declared a nuisance in Clonakilty

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1711

In June 1711, the grand jury of the borough of Clonakilty found that the watercourse coming from Skirtagh and running through the street of the borough was a nuisance, ordering it be kept in the old watercourse. Anyone caught diverting the stream faced fines of two shillings and sixpence for a first offence and three shillings for each subsequent offence.

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We find and present that the watercourse coming from Skirtagh, running through the street of this burrough is a nusence, and ought to be kept in the old watercourse ; and any pson. that should be found guilty of turning the said stream shall for the first offence forfeit the sum of two shillings and sixpence ster'-. and for every offence after shall forfeit the sum of three shillings sterl-, the said sum to be levyed by way of distress, if need be, by the suffrain's warrant in being, to the constables of the said burrough to collect the same.
We confirm all former presentments. We appoint Capt"- Richard Hungerford and Mr. Robert Gillman to be way-wardens for the same burrough.

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Up ahead is Clonakilty in Cork. In June 1711 the grand jury of the borough found that the watercourse coming from Skirtagh, running through the street of the town, was a nuisance and ought to be kept in the old watercourse. Anyone caught diverting the stream would forfeit two shillings and sixpence for a first offence and three shillings for every offence after. The fines were to be levied by way of distress if need be, by the sovereign's warrant, to the constables of the borough to collect. The same presentment appointed Captain Richard Hungerford and Mr. Robert Gillman as way-wardens for the borough.

Dominican church and priory of St. Catherine established in Newry

near Newry · town · Down · 1854–1890

During the episcopate of Dr. Leahy as Bishop of Dromore, the Dominican church and priory of St. Catherine were established in Newry. Many other churches and schools in the diocese of Dromore also owe their existence to him.

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Rostrevor and Lurgan. In Newry also during his time were established the Dominican church and priory of St. Catherine. Many other churches and schools, besides religious bodies, owe their existence in Drornore to its honoured bishop, who until his death was ever the same unassuming Father Leahy that was loved and revered by the people of Cork.
If humility be the foundation of all other virtues, there is little doubt that Dr. Leahy had reached the climax to which this virtue leads, true nobility and sanctity of soul, combined with a holiness of life to which few can attain. No wonder, then, that his death, like his life, was considered that of a saint. His obsequies were celebrated in the cathedral of Newry on the 9th September, 1890, and were attended by an immense concourse of people, besides many prelates, amongst whom was Dr. O'Callaghan, O.P., who was celebrant on the occasion. The remains of the deceased bishop were laid in the cemetery attached to the "old chapel" of Newry, where for some years the Dominicans had officiated.

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The road takes you through Newry, a town in Down where, during the episcopate of Dr. Leahy as Bishop of Dromore, the Dominican church and priory of St. Catherine were established. Many other churches and schools, besides religious bodies, owe their existence in Dromore to its honoured bishop, who until his death was ever the same unassuming Father Leahy that was loved and revered by the people of Cork. If humility be the foundation of all other virtues, there is little doubt that Dr. Leahy had reached the climax to which this virtue leads, true nobility and sanctity of soul, combined with a holiness of life to which few can attain. His death, like his life, was considered that of a saint. His obsequies were celebrated in the cathedral of Newry on the 9th September, 1890, attended by an immense concourse of people and many prelates, amongst whom was Dr. O'Callaghan, O.P., who was celebrant on the occasion. The remains of the deceased bishop were laid in the cemetery attached to the old chapel of Newry, where for some years the Dominicans had officiated.

Dr. Leahy elected prior of Dominican convent, Cork, 1847

Cork · city · Cork · 1847

In 1847 Father Leahy was elected prior of the Dominican convent in Cork and subsequently Provincial of Ireland. A native of Cork born in 1802, he had been rector of the college of Corpo Santo before his election.

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John Pius Leahy was, like his friend, a native of Cork. Born on the 25th July, 1802, he went when only fifteen years old to Corpo Santo, where in due time he made his profession in the Dominican Order, and was ordained in 1825. Having distinguished himself as a student, he was immediately assigned to teach various branches of ecclesiastical subjects — philosophy, theology, and the history of the Church — and was thus employed for fifteen years. He was likewise rector of the college of Corpo Santo, founded by the celebrated Dominic O'Daly, a native of Kerry.(l°) In 1847 Father Leahy was elected prior of the Dominican convent, Cork, and subsequently Provincial of Ireland. In this capacity he attended the Synod of Thurles in 1850. Deservedly held in high
(g) Father Russell alluded here to the exclusion of the regular clergy from the benefits of Catholic Emancipation. See his appeal in December number (1895) of this Journal.

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Cork is where John Pius Leahy was born, on the 25th of July, 1802. At fifteen he went to Corpo Santo, made his profession in the Dominican Order, and was ordained in 1825. He had distinguished himself as a student, and was immediately assigned to teach philosophy, theology, and the history of the Church. He did this for fifteen years. He was also rector of the college of Corpo Santo, which was founded by Dominic O'Daly, a native of Kerry. In 1847 Father Leahy was elected prior of the Dominican convent in Cork, and subsequently Provincial of Ireland. In that capacity he attended the Synod of Thurles in 1850. He was deservedly held in high regard.

Express dispatch sent to Admiral Calder at Bantry

Bantry · town · Cork · 1804

A packet intended for Admiral Sir R. Calder at Bantry was received from the 12th Dragoons at Mallow. Two members of the 1st Muskerry Cavalry troop conveyed it express to Dunmanway.

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" January 14///, 1S04. Four o'clock a.m. — Received from one of the 12th Dragoons from Mallow a packet for Admiral Sir R. Calder, Bantry. The same day Matt. Minhear and Richd- Ashe went express with the above packet to Dunmanway and delivered it at seven o'clock to Sergt. Rutledge of the 12th Dragoons.
"January ibth. This day the first troop paraded with new clothing at Carrigadrohid. Captain Warren proposed the following young men to be members of the 1st troop, and was seconded by Lieut. Coppinger : — Thos. Lindsay, John Barrett, junr-, Cornelius Delany, Maurice Lane, John Lane, Edward Grainger. To be called for next parade day.

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Bantry, the town you're passing through, was the destination for a military packet in January 1804. It had been received at four in the morning from a rider of the 12th Dragoons out of Mallow, addressed to Admiral Sir R. Calder. That same day, two men named Matt. Minhear and Richd. Ashe carried the packet express to Dunmanway, where they delivered it at seven o'clock to Sergeant Rutledge of the 12th Dragoons.

Gabbett family vault beneath Caherconlish church chancel (c.1670)

Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1670

A family vault beneath the chancel of Caherconlish church was erected about 1670 by William Gabbett of Caherline, Co. Limerick, a great-grandson of Robert Gabott of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, Exon of the Yeomanry Guard under Henry VII.

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The Family Vault beneath the Chancel of this Church was erected about a.d. 1670 by William Gabbett, Esq., of Caherline, Co. Limerick, great-grandson of Robert Gabott, of Acton Burnell, Salop, Exon of the Yeomanry Guard. A° 2, Henry VII., i486.
In the porch of the new church there is a monumental slab, removed from the old church in 1871, with the Gabbett arms and following inscription : —

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 223

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Caherconlish holds a family vault beneath the chancel of its church, erected about 1670 by William Gabbett of Caherline in County Limerick. William was a great-grandson of Robert Gabott of Acton Burnell in Shropshire, who served as Exon of the Yeomanry Guard under Henry VII. A monumental slab with the Gabbett arms, removed from the old church in 1871, now stands in the porch of the new church.

Macroom meeting forms Muskerry Cavalry corps

Macroom · town · Cork · 1796

On 24 October, gentlemen and farmers of all denominations met at Macroom and resolved to form an armed cavalry corps for the protection of persons and property in the baronies. Augustus Warren was appointed captain, Samuel Swete lieutenant, and George Rye cornet.

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On the 24th of October the meeting at Macroom was duly held. " Gentlemen and farmers " of all denominations attended, and they unanimously passed the following resolutions : —
That we will form ourselves into an armed Corps of Cavalry, for the protection of Persons and Property in our Baronies, under oflicers chosen from among our Body, and to be approved of by Government :

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On the 24th of October, gentlemen and farmers of all denominations gathered in Macroom. They resolved to form themselves into an armed corps of cavalry, for the protection of persons and property in their baronies, under officers chosen from among their body and approved by government. Augustus Warren was appointed captain, Samuel Swete lieutenant, and George Rye cornet.

Purchase of 17th-century silver bodkins in Dublin

Dublin · city · Dublin · 1892

The author purchased three curious silver bodkins in Dublin. One of these bodkins features an engraved posy reading 'Keep vertue ever. 1661', illustrating the old custom of placing inscriptions on personal items.

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I have alluded to the custom of placing posies on bodkins, boxes, etc., etc. To illustrate this, I recently purchased in Dublin three curious silver bodkins, upon one of which is engraved the posy, " Keep vertue ever. 1661." A Battersea enamel box has the motto, " The gift is small, but love is all " ; and a silver gilt oval box, with a tortoise-shell cover, in which is set a silver medallion of King Charles I., surrounded with the star and garter, and within another box of silver, heart-shaped, engraved on both sides with a heart pierced by two arrows, a naked sword, a winged heart, and the posy —
" I live and die In Loyaltie ";

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Dublin, where in 1892 the author bought three curious silver bodkins. One of them carries an engraved posy reading: "Keep vertue ever. 1661." It is an old custom, placing such inscriptions on personal things. A Battersea enamel box carries the motto: "The gift is small, but love is all." A silver-gilt oval box with a tortoise-shell cover holds a silver medallion of King Charles I, surrounded with the star and garter. And within another box of silver, heart-shaped, engraved on both sides with a heart pierced by two arrows, a naked sword, a winged heart, and the posy: "I live and die in Loyaltie."

Recognisance of the peace against Dermod Donovan

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1713

On 26 May 1713, before suffrain Arthur Bernard, Dermod Donovan was bound over to the next sessions of the Clonakilty corporation court in the sum of twenty pounds. Alexander Arundel acknowledged indebtedness to the Queen in ten pounds to ensure Donovan's appearance and that he would not depart the court without licence.

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Recognisance of the peace, taken before Arthur Bernard, esqr> suffrain, this 26th day of May, 1713, Dermod Donovan, bound over to the next sessions to be held for the corporation, obliges himself in the sum of twenty pounds sterl. for his appearance.
Alexander Arundel acknowledges himself to be indebted to the Queen in the sum of ten pounds sterl. that the said Donovan shall appear at the next session, and that the said Donovan shall not depart the court without lycence.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 24

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Up ahead is Clonakilty in Cork, a town with an old court record tied to it. On the 26th of May 1713, Dermod Donovan was bound over to the next sessions of the Clonakilty corporation court, held before Arthur Bernard, the suffrain. Donovan obligated himself in twenty pounds for his appearance. Alexander Arundel acknowledged himself indebted to the Queen in ten pounds to ensure Donovan would appear and not depart the court without licence.

Reinforcements fetched from Cork for garrison duty

Cork · city · Cork

Captain Jephson rode to Cork to visit the sick Lord President and receive his commands. He returned with two hundred musketeers from companies under Sir John Browne and Captain Prise, with one hundred to be garrisoned at Mallow and one hundred at Doneraile. Meanwhile, the people of Cork were becoming more secure as the Irish general appeared to delay.

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A short time after this exploit, Captain Jephson rode to Cork to revisit the sick Lord President and receive his commands ; and brought back with him two hundred musketeers taken out of the companies at Cork under the command of Sir John Browne and Captain Prise, both of them very dexterous and well-experienced in military discipline, with directions from the Lord President to pursue such services as Captain Jephson should advise and bade them to ; whereof one hundred were to be garrisoned at Moallowe, and the other in Downeraile. Where, after a day or two's rest, Captain Jephson marched with a good part of them and some of the troops, and marched over the mountains towards the county of Limerick, and brought with them good store of carriages to fetch home the corn they left in Balliha Castle. And as they went they encountered with a castle called Ballynageragh, the freehold of Sir Philip Percival, knt.(l3) (whom I must not name without reverence to his memory and worth as to a man of a rare, honest, and most heroic endowments), wherein, yet for contestation sake, the busy Lord Roche had put in a company of men who at first motion refused to surrender upon any terms ; but when they perceived that the English were in earnest, they quickly entertained quarter for safety of their lives. In this castle they found good store of corn, which having taken thence, they set the castle on fire.
I give precedency to this last action over the great battle with the

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 47

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Cork lies along the road. Captain Jephson rode here to revisit the sick Lord President and receive his commands. The people were becoming more secure as the Irish general appeared to delay. Jephson brought back with him two hundred musketeers taken from companies under Sir John Browne and Captain Prise, both described as very dexterous and well-experienced in military discipline. The Lord President gave directions to pursue such services as Captain Jephson should advise. One hundred were to be garrisoned at Mallow, the other hundred at Doneraile. After a day or two's rest, Captain Jephson marched with a good part of them and some of the troops over the mountains towards the county of Limerick. They brought good store of carriages to fetch home the corn they had left in Ballyha Castle. As they went they encountered a castle called Ballynageragh, the freehold of Sir Philip Percival, a man of rare, honest, and most heroic endowments. The busy Lord Roche had put a company of men inside, who at first refused to surrender on any terms. When they saw the English were in earnest, they quickly accepted quarter for the safety of their lives. In the castle they found good store of corn. Having taken it, they set the castle on fire.

Silver monstrance from Convent of St. Francis, Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1789

A silver monstrance bearing the Cork goldsmiths' mark 'sterling' and dated 1789 was exhibited at the Cork conversazione. It originated from the Convent of St. Francis in Cork.

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Abbeys of Shandon, Timoleague, Youghal, Buttevant, and Ardfert ; a silver monstrance of the Convent of St. Francis, Cork, 1789, with the Cork Goldsmiths mark, "sterling." Some of the chalices were of Cork work, and others of Spanish make. Mr. W. R. Atkins showed a curious bassoon, or contra fayotto, standing eight feet high. It was made for Handel in the year 1739 by Stanesby, junr., London. It was first played upon in Handel's orchestra at the Marylebone Gardens on the 6th August, 1739, by

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 112

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Cork holds a piece of silver from 1789. A monstrance from the Convent of St. Francis, bearing the Cork goldsmiths' mark, the word sterling. It was shown at the Cork conversazione alongside chalices of Cork work and others of Spanish make. Mr. W. R. Atkins exhibited a bassoon made for Handel in 1739, first played in his orchestra at the Marylebone Gardens on the 6th of August that year.

Asal of Toryhill, brother of Firbolg builder of Dun Aenghus

Toryhill · townland · Limerick

An interesting connection between the forts at Lough Gur and Aran More is that Asal, who settled at Toryhill, was brother to Aenghus, traditionally regarded as the Firbolg builder of Dun Aenghus on Aran More.

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many instances in Irish Names, in which Cor, meaning a "round hill," occurs, and Dineley names the high hill on which the Munster fort was built, Carrigmore ; so, despite the dwarf, the fort may have been named from the hill, and the name afterwards transferred to the lake. The late Mr. John Fitzgerald, who knew a great deal about the lake, and who has been referred to in such kind terms by Mr. Robert Day in the Journal, was of opinion that Gair was a contraction of a longer word. There was a celebrated fort in the Dalcassian territory, which has not been identified, called Dun Doghair. In a poem, quoted by O'Curry from Dubhthach na Lugair, a.d., 432, it is referred to, and in such a way as to put it, I think, on a level with Cruachain and Emhain, the Connaught and Ulster capitals. In the Wars of G.G., Brian Boroimhe is reported as saying " that his grandfather, Lorcan, would not permit the seven great battalions to burn the ford of U. Doghair for four days and four nights.'" Dr. Todd takes U to be written for Ui, " descendants," but it may be a mistake in the manuscript for Dun. The name being written Dun Gair in the Book of Rights appears, however, to be against this explanation. O'Donovan identities two of the seats of the King of Cashel as having been at Lough Gur. These were CathairChinn Chon and Dun Gair. Between these two forts, in both the prose and poetical list of the Book of Rights, there is a fort named Dun Fir Aen Cholca. From its position in the lists, this fort, I consider, must also have been at Lough Gur, and, perhaps, is to be identified with the strongly-fortified fort on Knockfinnel. It had the same outer walls as are visible today surrounding Dun ^Enghuis, in Aran More. Another interesting point of connection between these two forts is, that Asal, who settled at Toryhill, was brother to /Enghus, the traditional Firbolg builder of Dun /Enghuis. Another of the Munster forts of the King of Cashel was named Ebliu, from Ebliu, daughter of Guare, and wife of Mairid, King of Munster, about the close of the first century of our era. Ebliu is the subject of a peculiarly wild legend, which is related in the "Lebor na h-uidre." She induced her stepson, Eochaidh, to carry her off, and Eochaidh and she went to live in the district, then called Liath-muine, but now covered by Lough Neagh, which was caused by the overflow of a magic well. Lough Neagh took its name from Eochaidh. It is a contraction of Loch n-Echach, that is " the lake of Eochaidh." Now, about a mile north of Murroe, in the county Limerick, there is a conspicuous hill, on the top of which there is an earthen fort, marked in the Ordnance Map, "Lis Gorey," but which the people call the fort of John Guare, this John Guare having been a giant who lived here in the old times, and who had a brother living on the top of a hill, about three miles to the east. Beside these two hills flows a little stream named Ahanetawney (the little ford of the green field). When Guare's brother wished to communicate with him he threw some milk into the stream. A few miles to the north lie the Slieve Felim mountains. These mountains are twelve in number, and the old name is Sljab l)-6blji)'ij JMoMJ) 5l)U4)Ite, "the mountain range of Ebliu, the daughter of Guare." As John Guare is not a very dignified name to bestow upon a giant, I would suggest that John Guare is a corruption of jr)5Jt)) 51)U4)|ie, and that Lis Gorey is the Ebliu of the Book of Rights.

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Somewhere close to Toryhill, a man named Asal once settled. He was brother to Aenghus, the traditional Firbolg builder of Dun Aenghus on Aran More. That connection ties this place to one of the most famous stone forts in Ireland. The forts at Lough Gur share more than a name with the Aran fort. O'Donovan identified two seats of the King of Cashel at Lough Gur. These were Cathair Chinn Chon and Dun Gair. Between these two, in both the prose and poetical lists of the Book of Rights, stands a fort named Dun Fir Aen Cholca. From its position in the lists, it must also have been at Lough Gur, and may be the strongly-fortified fort on Knockfinnel. It had the same outer walls as are visible today surrounding Dun Aenghus in Aran More. Dun Gair was a celebrated fort in the Dalcassian territory, which has not been identified. In a poem quoted by O'Curry from Dubhthach na Lugair, dated 432, it is referred to in such a way as to put it on a level with Cruachain and Emhain, the Connaught and Ulster capitals. Brian Boroimhe is reported as saying that his grandfather, Lorcan, would not permit the seven great battalions to burn the ford of U Doghair for four days and four nights. Dr. Todd takes U to be written for Ui, meaning descendants, but it may be a mistake in the manuscript for Dun. The name being written Dun Gair in the Book of Rights appears to be against Todd's explanation.

Cloyne: seat of an ancient and lucrative See

Cloyne · town · Cork

Cloyne was the seat of an ancient, famous, and lucrative episcopal See whose lands were alienated over time. Only a small portion of the ancient episcopal palace remains, though the bounds of the old bishops' lands—commons, demesne, and outlying portions—can still be traced.

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Of the latter class the town of Cloyne is one ; it was the seat of an ancient and famous and lucrative See, but its episcopal lands have been alienated, and only a small portion remains of its ancient episcopal palace. The bounds of the old bishops' lands are still to be traced — the commons lands near the town, the demesne land round the former episcopal residence, and some outlying portions now occupied by neighbouring farmers.
The commons consist of a large level tract of land, now fenced in and fielded, and yearly improving in condition. It was probably once a lake, then a bog ; and in the old leases and records there are accounts of its being the turbary of the town, and of so many kyshes of turf being allowed to each householder — each kysh, seventy-two turf sods — or assigned as a tribute from such persons to the bishop of the day. When it ceased to produce turf it was granted by the bishops of the time as a commons, and was probably a great convenience and accommodation to many a poor town family as a place where they might pasture sheep or donkeys, or allow their " noisy geese to gabble o'er the pool."

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 77

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Cloyne was the seat of an ancient, famous, and lucrative episcopal See, but its bishops' lands have been alienated over time, and only a small portion remains of the ancient episcopal palace. The bounds of the old bishops' lands can still be traced: the commons lands near the town, the demesne land round the former episcopal residence, and some outlying portions now occupied by neighbouring farmers. The commons consist of a large level tract of land, now fenced in and fielded, and yearly improving in condition. It was probably once a lake, then a bog. In the old leases and records there are accounts of its being the turbary of the town, and of so many kyshes of turf being allowed to each householder, each kysh seventy-two turf sods, or assigned as a tribute from such persons to the bishop of the day. When it ceased to produce turf it was granted by the bishops of the time as a commons, and was probably a great convenience to many a poor town family as a place where they might pasture sheep or donkeys, or allow their noisy geese to gabble o'er the pool.

Oaths of allegiance administered at Caherconlish

Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1798

Mr. Fitzgerald of Ballyneety travelled to Caherconlish on two Sundays in January 1798 to administer oaths of allegiance to willing persons. This was part of the Crown's efforts to secure loyalty during the rebellion period.

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Mr. Fitzgerald, of Ballyneety, proceeded to Caherconlish on Sunday, 21st (January, 1798), and Sunday, 28th, to administer the oaths of allegiance to all persons desirous of taking same.
July 1st, 1798. Sentence passed by the General Court Martial. William Ryan Stephen taking arms and swearing people, to be hanged at Caherconlish, his body to be brought back and thrown into the croppies' hole in the new jail.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 209

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In January 1798, Mr. Fitzgerald of Ballyneety came to Caherconlish on Sunday the 21st and Sunday the 28th to administer oaths of allegiance to persons willing to take them. Later that year, July 1st, 1798, a General Court Martial passed sentence on William Ryan. He was to be hanged at Caherconlish, his body brought back and thrown into the croppies' hole in the new jail.

Scarcity of provisions in Kinsale, 1766

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1766

In 1766, M.P. Agmondesham Vesey represented to the Lord Lieutenant the great scarcity of provisions in Kinsale, resulting in the Lord Lieutenant advancing £500 to purchase provisions. The corporation passed a formal vote of thanks to Vesey for his service to the town.

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Was accountant-general for Ireland; M.P. also for Harristown, county Kildare, 1739-60; b.a. (t.c.d.), 1739; at the election for Kinsale, 1765, he obtained 64 votes against Richard Meade's 48, and proved a valuable member, as in the following year (1766) "having represented to the Lord Lieutenant the great scarcity of provisions in the town, in consequence whereof his Excellency had been pleased to advance ^5°° to purchase provisions," the corporation passed a formal vote of thanks to Vesey " for his service to the town."
He married his cousin, Elizabeth, daughter of the Right Rev. Sir Thomas Vesey, bart., bishop of Ossory, and widow of William Handcock, of Twyford, county Westmeath, and d.s.p. before 20th December, 1785. His wife was the Mrs. Vesey who was Dr. Johnson's friend.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 213

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You're near Kinsale now. In 1766 the town was in great want of provisions, and its member of Parliament, Agmondesham Vesey, represented the scarcity to the Lord Lieutenant. His Excellency advanced 500 pounds to purchase provisions for the town, and the corporation passed a formal vote of thanks to Vesey, as the source puts it, "for his service to the town." Vesey had won the Kinsale seat the year before, in 1765, with 64 votes against Richard Meade's 48, and proved a valuable member. His wife, the Mrs. Vesey who was Dr. Johnson's friend, was a daughter of the Bishop of Ossory.

Clonakilty charter and sovereign election process

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1714

A 1714 letter from Francis Bernard, recorder of Clonakilty, outlines the charter provisions for electing the town's sovereign (suffrain). Burgesses nominate three candidates on St. James' day, and the lord of the town chooses one, sworn in on St. Luke's day.

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" I have perused the charter of Cloughnakilty, and do find that the burgesses have thereby a power to assemble themselves on St. James' day, and to nominate three of their burgesses to stand in election for suffrain, and present them to the lord of the towne, who is by the sd. charter empowered to elect, nominate, and choose one of the three for suffrain, and the p'son. so chosen is to be sworn on St. Luke's day; and upon p'rusal of the sd. charter I am of opinion — i*'. that the nomination only, and not the election of a suffrain, is in the burgess's hand, and that the rt. of election is wholy reserv'd to the lord of the towne; 2lld|y. that the election, or pretended election, made by the burgesses without nominating sd. three p'sons. to the lord of the town was illegal and void, being contrary to the powers given by the charter, and tends to deprive the lord of the towne of the right of election lodged in him by the express'd words of charter; 3rd. as the present case is, I conceive the corporation cannot do justice to themselves, as well as to Mr. Boyle, the Id. of the towne, unless they call a new assembly and proceed to the nomination of the p'sons. whose names ought to be presented to Mr. Boyle, in order to his electing and appointing which of the three shall serve for the ensuing, tho' it could be more conformable to the charter if they had done il before. Franxis Bernard,
25 S^cr, 1715.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 49

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Coming up on Clonakilty in Cork. In 1714, Francis Bernard, the recorder of the town, wrote a letter setting out how its charter governed the election of the sovereign, or suffrain. The burgesses had the power to assemble on St. James' day and nominate three of their number to stand in election for suffrain, presenting them to the lord of the town. The charter empowered the lord to elect and choose one of the three. The person chosen was to be sworn on St. Luke's day. Bernard was clear about where authority lay. He held that the nomination only, not the election, was in the burgesses' hands, and that the right of election was wholly reserved to the lord of the town. He found that any election made by the burgesses without nominating three persons to the lord was illegal and void, contrary to the powers given by the charter, and tended to deprive the lord of the town of his right. He concluded that the corporation could not do justice to themselves or to Mr. Boyle, the lord of the town, unless they called a new assembly and proceeded to nominate persons whose names ought to be presented to Mr. Boyle, in order to his electing and appointing which of the three shall serve for the ensuing. He noted it could be more conformable to the charter if they had done it before. Signed Francis Bernard.

Cork Mayor's quarterly allowance receipt, 1711

Cork · city · Cork · 1711

Mayor Edward Hoare of Cork received fifty pounds sterling as his quarterly allowance in June 1711, ordered through Chamberlain Jonathan Perry. The author contrasts this with the low wages of skilled mechanics of the same period.

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"Reced. of Geo. Piersy, by ye order of Mr. Jonathan Perry, Chamberlin of ye
Citty of Cork, ye sume of fifty pounds sterg. for my quarters allowance, ending

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 28

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Cork, in 1711. Mayor Edward Hoare received fifty pounds sterling as his quarterly allowance, paid through Chamberlain Jonathan Perry. The record notes how skilled mechanics of the same period earned far less. Fifty pounds, for one quarter, to the mayor of this city.

Doneraile borough charter and first parliamentary members

Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1665–1696

John St. Leger of Doneraile obtained the charter for the incorporation of the borough of Doneraile. He and his son Arthur were the first two members of Parliament for the borough. He served as MP for Cork County in 1665 and for Doneraile in 1692.

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Second son and at length heir to the great Sir William St. Leger, m.p. (q.v.). He and his son Arthur {q.v.) were the first two members for the borough of Doneraile, the charter for the incorporation of which he obtained. Was a captain of foot, 1661 ; had grants of lands under the Acts of Settlement ; high sheriff, county Cork, 1695. Was M.P. also for Tralee, 1695, till his death in the following year.
He married first, 1655, Lady Mary Chichester, only daughter of the first Earl of Donegall ; married secondly, Aphra, daughter and heir of Mr. Thomas Harfleet, of county Kent. He died 1696.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 160

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Somewhere close to Doneraile, John St. Leger obtained the charter incorporating this borough. He and his son Arthur were the first two members of Parliament for it. A captain of foot in 1661, he served in Parliament for Cork County in 1665 and for Doneraile by 1692. He received land grants under the Acts of Settlement and was high sheriff of Cork in 1695. That year he was elected for Tralee, holding it until his death in 1696. He married first, in 1655, Lady Mary Chichester, daughter of the first Earl of Donegall, and secondly Aphra, daughter of Thomas Harfleet of Kent.

Ea Dook cottages along the Groodie at Caherconlish

Caherconlish · town · Limerick

From the bridge over the Groodie in Caherconlish to beyond Temple Michael, a number of little cottages formerly stood, known by the name of Ea Dook. The name may mean 'the houses of the black ford,' from Irish 'aidhc' (house) and a contraction of 'dubhat' (black ford), the adjective suiting the Groodie flowing through a bog.

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From the bridge over the Groodie in Caherconlish to beyond Temple Michael at right hand side of road, were formerly a number of little cottages, and these were known by the name of Ea Dook. This name may mean "the houses of the black ford," Ea being the Irish aidhc, "house," and Dook, a contraction of dub/iat/i, "black ford." The adjective "black" might well be applied to the Groodie flowing through a bog. Near Innishannon, county Cork, there is a parish, Templemichael de Duagh.
There is a high hill above Boskill House which is tastefully planted, and known by the name of Beenvult, " the gable-like peak of the sheep." A little beyond Dromkeen there is a " been," in the name of which the shepherd is remembered — Becnawry, " the peak of the shepherd " (aodhaire). Near Beenvult two shells, with the powder in them, were found by the caretaker of Boskill about thirty years ago, and sent to one of the museums in Dublin. At the foot of Beenvult there was a very fine earthen fort, but the earth was removed from it many years ago for top-dressing, by one of the tenants on the Boskill property, and, of course, he went to the bad for interfering with the fort. How strange it is that the people so zealously refrain from injuring those earthen forts, while they have not the slightest compunction in pulling the stone cathairs, or duns, to pieces.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 205

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As the road takes you through Caherconlish, there were once a number of little cottages stretching from the bridge over the Groodie to beyond Temple Michael, known by the name of Ea Dook. The name may mean the houses of the black ford. Ea comes from the Irish aidhc, house, and Dook from a contraction of dubhat, black ford. The adjective black suits the Groodie well enough, for it flows through a bog. Near Innishannon in county Cork there is a parish called Templemichael de Duagh, a name that echoes the same ground. There is a high hill above Boskill House, tastefully planted, called Beenvult, the gable-like peak of the sheep. A little beyond Dromkeen there is a peak where the shepherd is remembered in the name Becnawry, the peak of the shepherd, from the Irish aodhaire. Near Beenvult, two shells with the powder still in them were found by the caretaker of Boskill about thirty years ago, and sent to one of the museums in Dublin. At the foot of Beenvult there was a very fine earthen fort. The earth was removed from it many years ago for top-dressing by one of the tenants on the Boskill property, and he went to the bad for interfering with the fort. The writer notes how strange it is that people zealously refrain from injuring earthen forts, yet have no compunction in pulling the stone cathairs, or duns, to pieces.

Final inspection of the Muskerry Legion at Carrigadrohid

Carrigadrohid · townland · Cork · 1806

The Muskerry Legion was inspected by Major Fenton at Carrigadrohid on 24 and 25 March 1806, marking one of the last entries in the orderly book before its eventual disbandment.

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" The Legion was inspected at Carrigadrohid by Major Fenton, March 24th, 1806, and March 25th, 1806."
When it was disbanded I am unable to say, but Mr. Herbert Webb Gillman, whose home is in Muskerry, and whose ancestor was a member of the 2nd troop of the Muskerry Legion, has kindly promised to supplement this notice of the first troop from family papers and records in his possession.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 13

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Somewhere close to Carrigadrohid, the Muskerry Legion was inspected by Major Fenton on 24 and 25 March 1806. When the Legion was disbanded is not known. Mr. Herbert Webb Gillman, whose home is in Muskerry and whose ancestor was a member of the 2nd troop of the Muskerry Legion, promised to supplement the record from family papers in his possession.

Founding of Tracton Abbey by the McCarthys

near Tracton · parish · Cork · 1224

Tracton Abbey, a Cistercian foundation, was established by the McCarthys in 1224. It is listed among the monastic foundations that testify to the religious spirit of the McCarthy family.

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down to the time of Elizabeth." About the period we treat of, the McCarthys were divided into several branches — McCarthy Mor of Kerry, or princes of Desmond ; McCarthy Reagh, princes of Carbcry ; McCarthys of Muskerry, and the McCarthys of Duhallow. Gerald, eighth Earl of Kildare, lord lieutenant of Ireland, gave his daughter Ellenor in marriage to Donald MacFineen McCarthy Reagh, and there is extant an indenture between the earl and McCarthy Reagh, by which on certain conditions Donald accepted to recognise the King of England, etc., dated 20th November, 1496. The power of the McCarthys was so great that all Queen Elizabeth's designs were to destroy their power (vide Life and Letters of Florence McCarthy Mor, and Historical Pedigree, by D. McCarthy Glas). We see exhibited their spirit of religion in their monastic foundations. The abbey of St. Finbarr, " de Antro," founded by St. Finbarr, was refounded by Cormac McCarthy, king of Munster, anno 11 34, for canons regular of the order of St. Augustin. He also built the celebrated chapel on the Rock of Cashel, called after him " Cormac's chapel." In 1172 the Cistercian abbey of Maur, or " de Fonte vivo," in the parish of Myross, diocese of Ross, was founded by Dermod McCarthy, king of Cork ; Tracton abbey, also Cistercian, founded by the McCarthys in 1224. The Augustinian convent of Ballymacadam, near Cork, the Franciscan abbeys of Cork, Timoleague, and Kilcrea testify to it. In Muskerry and Carbcry, in which the greater part of the diocese of Cork is situated, the power of the McCarthys was very great at this period. Hence the jealousy why the FitzGeralds would not wish to see a member of a powerful neighbouring family in the see of Cloyne.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 289

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As you travel through the parish of Tracton in Cork, you pass near a Cistercian abbey the McCarthys founded in 1224. It is one of several monastic foundations that testify to the religious spirit of the McCarthy family. At this period the McCarthys were divided into several branches. McCarthy Mor of Kerry were princes of Desmond. McCarthy Reagh were princes of Carbery. There were the McCarthys of Muskerry and the McCarthys of Duhallow. Gerald, eighth Earl of Kildare and lord lieutenant of Ireland, gave his daughter Ellenor in marriage to Donald MacFineen McCarthy Reagh. An indenture between the earl and McCarthy Reagh, dated 20th November 1496, records that on certain conditions Donald accepted to recognise the King of England. The power of the McCarthys was so great that all Queen Elizabeth's designs were to destroy their power. Their spirit of religion showed itself in their monastic foundations. The abbey of Saint Finbarr, "de Antro," founded by Saint Finbarr, was refounded by Cormac McCarthy, king of Munster, for canons regular of the order of Saint Augustin. He also built the celebrated chapel on the Rock of Cashel, called after him "Cormac's chapel." In 1172 the Cistercian abbey of Maur, or "de Fonte vivo," in the parish of Myross, diocese of Ross, was founded by Dermod McCarthy, king of Cork. Tracton abbey, also Cistercian, was founded by the McCarthys in 1224. The Augustinian convent of Ballymacadam near Cork, and the Franciscan abbeys of Cork, Timoleague, and Kilcrea, testify to the same spirit. In Muskerry and Carbery, where the greater part of the diocese of Cork is situated, the power of the McCarthys was very great at this period. Hence the jealousy of the FitzGeralds, who would not wish to see a member of a powerful neighbouring family in the see of Cloyne.

Gervais Parker elected and unseated for Kinsale

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1731

Brigadier-General Gervais Parker was elected for Kinsale on 22nd October 1731 but was unseated after Richard Ponsonby petitioned against his return. He was declared to have been 'miselected' and Ponsonby obtained the seat.

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His return was petitioned against by Richard Ponsonby (q.V. ), and he was declared to have been " miselected," and Ponsonby obtained the seat.
130 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 86

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As you come through Kinsale, this town was the setting of a brief political drama in 1731. Brigadier-General Gervais Parker was elected for Kinsale on 22 October 1731, but Richard Ponsonby petitioned against his return. Parker was declared to have been "miselected," and Ponsonby obtained the seat.

Jemmett Browne of Riverstown

Riverstown · townland · Cork · 1702

The Reverend Jemmett Browne, born in 1702, was the son and heir of Edward Browne, a merchant based in Riverstown. Browne later became the Archbishop of Tuam.

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The Rev. Jemmett Browne, born 1702, was son and heir of Edward Browne, of Riverstown, merchant of Cork, by Judith, daughter and heir of VVarham Jemmett, collector of the port of Cork. He was made freeman of Cork in 1728, dean of Ross 1733, bishop of Killaloe 1743, bishop of Cork 1745, archbishop of Tuam 1778 ; died 1782, and was buried in the cathedral of Cork in the tomb of Colonel Bigot. His remains, with those of other bishops, were removed by Dr. Caul field to new graves.
Mr. William Connor, M.P. for Bandon, son of Daniel Connor, merchant, of Bandon, who purchased estates at Munch. lie married,

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 109

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Somewhere around here, in 1702, Jemmett Browne was born, the son and heir of Edward Browne, a merchant of Cork, and Judith, daughter and heir of Warham Jemmett, collector of the port of Cork. He was made freeman of Cork in 1728, dean of Ross in 1733, bishop of Killaloe in 1743, bishop of Cork in 1745, and archbishop of Tuam in 1778. He died in 1782 and was buried in the cathedral of Cork, in the tomb of Colonel Bigot. His remains, with those of other bishops, were later removed by Dr. Caulfield to new graves.

John Burke holds Brittas Castle in 1600

Brittas · townland · Limerick · 1600

In the year 1600, Brittas Castle was held by John Burke, brother to Theobald of Cahirconlish Castle and to Richard, who was brother of Sir William Burke, Lord Baron of Castleconnell.

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R ITT AS CASTLE is about three miles north-east of Caherconlish. It is built on a very sandy foundation close beside the river now called Muilchear, but anciently Muilchead. The castle is an imposing ruin. The keep is circular in shape and is still over forty feet high. Large portions of the courtyard walls, running from the tower to the north, and east to the river, are still left. From south to north these walls were forty paces in length and thirty-five paces from west to east. The tower is very much injured inside. The stones of the staircase have been taken away, and all other stones of an)- value. According to tradition there were five avenues leading to this castle, and there is also a tradition of a very large orchard having been on the west side of the castle. In a field also at the west side an immense quantity of human bones were found some years ago, probably relics of some great battle. The farmer on whose land the castle is told me that some Yankees who were inspecting this castle some time previous to the date of the Chicago Exhibition admired the mortar so much that the}- took some of it to exhibit at that exhibition. Much of the mortar of these old castles was mixed with charcoal which accounts for its strength. The old people say that the mortar was mixed with human blood. Brittas denotes " speckled land." The word comes from the Irish brit, which, according to O'Reilly, means " speckled, spotted, particoloured." In the year 1600 the castle was held by John Burke, brother to Theobald of Cahirconlish Castle, and to Richard, who was brother of Sir William Burke/1) the
(0 Sir William Burke was created Lord Baron of Castleconnell in ijSowith an annuity of ,£100 for life. Two of his sons were slain in a skirmish with James FitzMaurice, fought near Harrington's Bridgi in which FitzMaurice also

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 254

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Somewhere close to Brittas, a castle once stood on a sandy foundation beside the river now called Muilchear, though it was known anciently as Muilchead. Today it is an imposing ruin. The keep is circular and still rises over forty feet. Large portions of the courtyard walls remain, running from the tower northward and east to the river. From south to north the walls measured forty paces, and thirty-five paces from west to east. The tower is badly damaged inside. The stones of the staircase have been taken away, along with all other stones of any value. Tradition says there were five avenues leading to this castle, and a very large orchard once stood on the west side. In a field also at the west side, an immense quantity of human bones were found some years ago, probably relics of some great battle. A farmer on whose land the castle stands said that Americans inspecting the castle before the Chicago Exhibition admired the mortar so much they took some to exhibit there. Much of the mortar in these old castles was mixed with charcoal, which accounts for its strength. The old people say the mortar was mixed with human blood. The name Brittas denotes speckled land, from the Irish word brit, meaning speckled, spotted, or particoloured. In the year 1600 the castle was held by John Burke, brother to Theobald of Cahirconlish Castle, and to Richard, who was brother of Sir William Burke, Lord Baron of Castleconnell. Sir William had been created Lord Baron with an annuity of one hundred pounds for life. Two of his sons were slain in a skirmish with James FitzMaurice, fought near Harrington's Bridge.

Pattern day at St. Craebhnat's well, Clenor

Clenor · parish · Cork

A pattern was formerly held at St. Craebhnat's well on March 9th. The parish priest caused it to be discontinued due to improprieties.

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The Catholic church of Clenor was dedicated to St. Craebhnat about thirty-three years ago, by the Most Rev. Dr. Keane, bishop of Cloyne. A pattern used to be held some years ago at St. Craebhnat's well, the day being March 9th, but on account of some improprieties the parish priest caused it to be discontinued
Crann a bulla" Tree.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 42

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There is a parish called Clenor that the road passes through or near. The Catholic church here was dedicated to St. Craebhnat about thirty-three years ago by Dr. Keane, bishop of Cloyne. A pattern used to be held at St. Craebhnat's well on March 9th, but the parish priest caused it to be discontinued on account of some improprieties.

Sir Thomas Wenman, constable of the Fort of Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1628–1638

Sir Thomas Wenman, M.P. for Mallow 1634, was appointed constable of the newly-erected fort of Cork on 18th November 1628 and provost marshal of Munster in July 1629. He left his manor of Ballintogher in Sligo to his nephew Philip, who succeeded him as constable.

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Was constable of the newly-erected fort of Cork, 18th November, 1628; provost marshal of Munster, July, 1629, with a fee of 5s. 7d. per diem for himself, and is. 4d. each for twelve horsemen " during life." (See correspondence in Caulfield's Cork Monthly Records, 1635, regarding the "lodging money" withheld by the corporation from him and his company.)
He married Margaret, daughter of Sir Thomas Cave, widow of Sir Francis Anngier, Master of the Rolls (I.), and of Sir John Wynne, and died s.p. 1637 or 1638, having made his will 3rd September, 1636, leaving to his nephew Philip (who succeeded him as constable of the Fort of Cork) his manor of Ballintogher, in Sligo, as well as all his estates in that county and in Leitrim, in tail male. Sir Thomas Wenman's eldest brother, Richard, was father of Richard, created Viscount Wenman (extinct).

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 214

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Cork was a garrison town in the 1620s, and the fort here was newly built when Sir Thomas Wenman was made its constable on the 18th of November 1628. The next year, July 1629, he was appointed provost marshal of Munster, with a fee of 5 shillings and 7 pence a day for himself, and 1 shilling and 4 pence each for twelve horsemen, for life. The corporation of Cork withheld lodging money from him and his company, and there was correspondence about it in 1635. He married Margaret, daughter of Sir Thomas Cave, who had already buried two husbands, Sir Francis Anngier, Master of the Rolls, and Sir John Wynne. Thomas Wenman died without children in 1637 or 1638. His will, made on the 3rd of September 1636, left his manor of Ballintogher in Sligo and all his estates in Sligo and Leitrim to his nephew Philip, who succeeded him as constable of the Fort of Cork.

Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society

The stories, best first

Catholic church of Clenor dedicated to St. Craebhnat

Deception regarding relief of Moyalloe

Discovery of Garranes Rath souterrain

Drumcashel stone fort with caiseal

Etymology of Knawhill townland, Duhallow

Fenian insurgents defeated at Tallaght

Footman sent to Doneraile during the Munster rebellion

Governor Parker receives freedom of Cork city

Hon. James O'Brien, MP for Charleville and Youghal, collector of Port of Cork

John Buckley executed at Blarney for burglary of Mr. Stopford's house

Kenmare Castle ruins at Hospital

Kilcooley Abbey: monastic lake, beehive structure, and sedilia

Lismore great fort and burial mound, Smarmore

Lord Lieutenant visits Bantry and Cork

Lough Gur garrisoned for the Queen during Desmond Rebellion

Maunsell family monumental slab in Caherconlish graveyard (1662)

Midleton borough incorporated, 1670

Nash family masonry and public-house at Castlehill

O'Donovan territory between Bantry and Ross, settled 1172

Oval depression stone at Meenahony

Pre-Reformation church ruins and Burke monument at Caherconlish

Rosscarbery Cathedral made a slaughterhouse by rebels

Sadbh fostered her children on Keeper Hill

Singland: captives slaughtered after 968 capture of Limerick

Sir Eyre Coote takes command in Cork

Spanish iron and refugees conveyed to Youghal

St. Nicholas's well near Monanimy Castle

Stone bridge at Abington with Walsh arms

St. Patrick's churches at Pallas Grean, Kilteely and Cnoc Aine

Synan family burial rights at Kilbolane graveyard

Territorial definition of Desmond in the sixteenth century

Theobald Burke of Castleconnell granted lands and barony

The 'scrubby fort' between the two Knockroes and its fairy lore

Thomas Hungerford's cudgel assault case in Clonakilty

Victoria Park opened to the public in 1854

Watercourse from Skirtagh declared a nuisance in Clonakilty

Dominican church and priory of St. Catherine established in Newry

Dr. Leahy elected prior of Dominican convent, Cork, 1847

Express dispatch sent to Admiral Calder at Bantry

Gabbett family vault beneath Caherconlish church chancel (c.1670)

Macroom meeting forms Muskerry Cavalry corps

Purchase of 17th-century silver bodkins in Dublin

Recognisance of the peace against Dermod Donovan

Reinforcements fetched from Cork for garrison duty

Silver monstrance from Convent of St. Francis, Cork

Asal of Toryhill, brother of Firbolg builder of Dun Aenghus

Cloyne: seat of an ancient and lucrative See

Oaths of allegiance administered at Caherconlish

Scarcity of provisions in Kinsale, 1766

Clonakilty charter and sovereign election process

Cork Mayor's quarterly allowance receipt, 1711

Doneraile borough charter and first parliamentary members

Ea Dook cottages along the Groodie at Caherconlish

Final inspection of the Muskerry Legion at Carrigadrohid

Founding of Tracton Abbey by the McCarthys

Gervais Parker elected and unseated for Kinsale

Jemmett Browne of Riverstown

John Burke holds Brittas Castle in 1600

Pattern day at St. Craebhnat's well, Clenor

Sir Thomas Wenman, constable of the Fort of Cork