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

Warden Allen of Youghal and the Geraldine intrigues

Youghal · town · Cork · 1534

The brothers of Archbishop Allen, murdered by 'Silken Thomas,' wrote to one of their brethren, Warden Allen of Youghal, about the Earl of Kildare's son's efforts to gain the Earl of Desmond's goodwill during the rebellion of Silken Thomas.

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Earl Thomas's son by his first wife having died of the plague at Jerpoint Abbey, he sent his grandson (now his heir) to the English court, partly as a hostage for his loyalty, and partly for the sake of his education in the royal household, whence the youth was scornfully named " the Court Page " by disloyal Geraldines. In reply to the earl's profuse asseverations of submission, Henry VIII. confirmed him in his title, and his oath of allegiance was taken at Waterford before Sir William Skeffington, the Commissioner of the Privy Council. A certain amount of goodwill always existed between the Kildare and Desmond branches of Geraldine/7) and in the rebellion of" Silken Thomas,"(s) Desmond took no decided part against his youthful kinsman, although the brothers of Archbishop Allen, murdered by " Silken Thomas," wrote to one of their brethren, Warden Allen of Youghal, that the Earl of Kildare's son " makes all that ever he can to obtain my Lord of Desmond's goodwill and as yet we do our best to keep him from his purpose, and shall do with God's grace." When Lord Ophally (" Silken Thomas") heard in a curiously roundabout wayk) the report of his father's execution at the
(7) " The Earls of Desmond and other lords will not attend Parliament nor the Council, nor aid the Deputy, unless the Earl of Kildare hold that office." — " Report on State of Ireland to Henry VIII.," History of Earl s of Kildare.

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As you pass through Youghal, you are in a town touched by the Geraldine intrigues of 1534. Earl Thomas's son by his first wife had died of the plague at Jerpoint Abbey, and the earl sent his grandson, now his heir, to the English court. The boy went partly as a hostage for loyalty and partly to be educated in the royal household. Disloyal Geraldines scornfully called the youth the Court Page. Henry the Eighth confirmed the earl in his title after his profuse declarations of submission, and the oath of allegiance was taken at Waterford before Sir William Skeffington, Commissioner of the Privy Council. A certain goodwill always existed between the Kildare and Desmond branches of the Geraldines. In the rebellion of Silken Thomas, Desmond took no decided part against his youthful kinsman. But the brothers of Archbishop Allen, who was murdered by Silken Thomas, wrote to one of their brethren, Warden Allen of Youghal, that the Earl of Kildare's son, as the source records, "makes all that ever he can to obtain my Lord of Desmond's goodwill and as yet we do our best to keep him from his purpose, and shall do with God's grace."

Charles MacCarthy of Ballea buried at Kilcrea

Kilcrea · townland · Cork · 1689–1704

Charles MacCarthy, son of Teige MacCarthy of Ballea, served as a colonel in James II's service and was M.P. for Bandon in James II's Parliament in 1689. He died on May 8, 1704, and was buried at Kilcrea.

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He married Joan, fourth daughter of Teige (or Duna) MacCarthy, by his second wife, Honora O'Donovan, and died 8th May, 1704, and buried at Kilcrea.
MacCarthy (Reagh), Daniel.

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Somewhere close to Kilcrea lies Charles MacCarthy of Ballea. He served as a colonel in James II's service and was member of parliament for Bandon in James II's Parliament in 1689. He married Joan, fourth daughter of Teige MacCarthy, by his second wife Honora O'Donovan. He died May 8, 1704.

Ardtully Castle ruins and Orpen mansion

Ardtully · townland · Kerry

Scarcely a vestige remains of the old Ardtully Castle. Close to its ruins, on the right bank of the Roughty, a fine mansion was erected about forty years before publication by Sir Richard Orpen of Dublin, whose family acquired several thousand acres from Trinity College.

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As regards the old castle, like the family, scarcely a vestige remains. Close to its ruins, on the right bank of the Roughty, a fine mansion was erected some forty years ago by the late Sir Richard Orpen, of Dublin, whose family acquired from Trinity College— either, I think, by purchase or long lease — several thousand acres of the property.
About two miles from Ardtully is Callan, where in 1261 a battle was fought between the MacCarthys and Geraldines, who were defeated, suffering, it is alleged, the loss of eighteen barons, fifteen knights, with man}- adherents, in this engagement Daniel MacCarthy fell, and was buried on the battlefield : —

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Somewhere around here, scarcely a vestige remains of the old Ardtully Castle. Close to its ruins, on the right bank of the Roughty, a fine mansion was erected some forty years ago by the late Sir Richard Orpen of Dublin. His family acquired several thousand acres of the property from Trinity College, either by purchase or long lease. About two miles from Ardtully is Callan, where in 1261 a battle was fought between the MacCarthys and the Geraldines. The Geraldines were defeated, suffering, it is alleged, the loss of 18 barons and 15 knights, with many adherents. Daniel MacCarthy fell in this engagement and was buried on the battlefield.

Barony of Imokilly: from forest to 'granary of Cork'

Imokilly · barony · Cork

The barony of Imokilly, whose name signifies 'woody land,' was once covered with forest stretching to the sea. After the trees were cut down and the soil cultivated, the barony became fertile enough to be called the granary of Cork.

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In the fourteenth century Emmeline, widow of Sir Gerald Fitzmaurice of the Geraldines, held this castle of Inchiquin as her dower for thirty-six years. There stood beside the fortress a wooden building, in which were two rooms and a kitchen and bakehouse, with a thatched roof, that did not, however, shelter the oven. A court-yard, a stable, and two gardens, valued annually at two and sixpence, comprised the immediate demesne, while with the village for the serfs were also " six plowlands, meadows pastures, groves, woods, mills with their courses, river streams, weares, and fishing,"(3) all of which constituted a fine estate for a widow of the Geraldine house. The Lady Emmeline we have just mentioned, who was heiress of Stephen de Longspee, had also the privilege of presentation to the village church, and her jointure was assessed at £60 9s. 3d., a pound of wax, and a pound of cummin. She seems also to have been a good woman of business, looking keenly after her rights, as she sued the vicar of Youghal, who had forgotten to pay her his rent. Inchiquin Castle is in the barony of Imokilly, which from its name, signifying " woody land," was once covered with a forest as far as the sea, until the trees being cut down and the soil brought under cultivation, the barony grew fertile enough to be called the granary of Cork.(4)
After Lady Emmeline's death the manor of Inchiquin passed out of the possession of the Geraldines until 1370, at which period it became the property of the Earl of Ormonde, to whom Henry V. granted part of the revenues of the barony of Imokilly. It is supposed when the seventh Earl of Desmond, known as " James the Usurper," was appointed seneschal of Imokilly, Inchiquin, and Youghal, by his kinsman Ormonde, then Viceroy of Ireland, that the castle once more reverted to the immense estate belonging to the line of Desmond, and it is probable that it was again set aside as the dower of the widowed countesses.

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The barony of Imokilly takes its name from words meaning woody land, and once a forest stretched from here all the way to the sea. The trees were cut down and the soil was brought under cultivation, and after that the barony grew so fertile that it was called the granary of Cork. In the fourteenth century, a widow of the Geraldine house held the castle of Inchiquin as her dower for 36 years. Her name was Emmeline, widow of Sir Gerald Fitzmaurice, and she was heiress of Stephen de Longspee. Beside the fortress stood a wooden building with two rooms, a kitchen, and a bakehouse, under a thatched roof that did not shelter the oven. A courtyard, a stable, and two gardens made up the immediate demesne, valued at two and sixpence a year. With the village for the serfs there were also six plowlands, meadows, pastures, groves, woods, mills with their courses, river streams, weirs, and fishing. Lady Emmeline had the privilege of presentation to the village church, and her jointure was assessed at 60 pounds, 9 shillings, and 3 pence, a pound of wax, and a pound of cummin. She was a good woman of business, looking keenly after her rights. She sued the vicar of Youghal, who had forgotten to pay her his rent. After her death the manor of Inchiquin passed out of the hands of the Geraldines until 1370, when it became the property of the Earl of Ormonde. Henry the Fifth granted part of the revenues of the barony of Imokilly to that earl. It is supposed that when the seventh Earl of Desmond, known as James the Usurper, was appointed seneschal of Imokilly, Inchiquin, and Youghal by his kinsman Ormonde, then Viceroy of Ireland, the castle reverted once more to the estate of the line of Desmond, and it is probable that it was again set aside as the dower of the widowed countesses.

Bartholomew Purdon tomb inscription at Ballyclough

Ballyclogh · town · Cork · 1703–1737

Bartholomew Purdon of Ballyclough, who served as MP for Mallow, Doneraile, and Castlemartyr and died in 1737, bore a tomb inscription praising him as justice of the peace, MP, and lieutenant of the county for thirty-nine years, noting he "strictly observed justice, faithfully served his king, and was a patriot to his country."

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He was born about 1675; high sheriff, Cork, 1708; married Anne, daughter of Colonel Chidley Coote, and had issue an only daughter. He died 19th July, 1737, and the inscription on his tomb says : — " He was justice of the peace, member of parliament, and lieutenant of the county thirty-nine years, during which time he strictly observed justice, faithfully served his king, and was a patriot to his country."
Purdon, Henry, of Cork.

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Bartholomew Purdon lies buried in Ballyclogh. Born about 1675, he was high sheriff of Cork in 1708, married Anne, daughter of Colonel Chidley Coote, and had issue an only daughter. He died 19th July, 1737. His tomb inscription says he "was justice of the peace, member of parliament, and lieutenant of the county thirty-nine years, during which time he strictly observed justice, faithfully served his king, and was a patriot to his country."

Battle of Liscarroll, 1642

Liscarroll · town · Cork · 1642

On September 3rd, 1642, the English under Lord Inchiquin fought the Irish under General Barry at Liscarroll. Lord Brittas served under General Barry in this battle.

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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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Liscarroll is the town where a battle was fought on September 3rd, 1642, the English under Lord Inchiquin against the Irish under General Barry. Lord Brittas served under General Barry in this fight. John Burke had been captured at Carrick-on-Suir, brought back to Limerick, and hanged on Gallows Green, Garryowen in 1607. His cousin, Theobald Burke of Castleconnel, got his lands, seven and a half ploughlands, and was made Baron Burke of Brittas. After the battle at Liscarroll, Cromwell confiscated the Brittas property. 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. 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.

Bishop O'Callaghan's early education in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1839–1857

Bishop O'Callaghan, born in 1839 in South Parish, Cork, was educated at the North Monastery under the Christian Brothers, then at a school in Sunday's Well conducted by Mr. D. O'Connor, and received classical lessons from Mr. O'Sullivan on South Mall before entering St. Mary's Priory grammar school.

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On account of his intimate connection with the Dominicans of Ireland, and more especially those of Cork, it is with pleasure I would ask my readers to dwell with me for awhile on the distinguished career of our present bishop, the Most Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan. The South Parish claims to be his birthplace. He was born in 1839, and at an early age was placed in the North Monastery, under the care of the Christian Brothers, who instilled into his mind not only the principles of solid piety, but likewise those of profane learning, for which he manifested a great aptitude. As he grew up he attended a school at Sunday's Well conducted by Mr. D. O'Connor, and afterwards received lessons in the classics from Mr. O'Sullivan, South Mall, whence he passed to the grammar school of St. Mary's Priory, where his desire to enter the Order was matured. In 1857 he entered the noviciate at Tallaght, the Rev. Father Thomas Burke being then master of the novices. Having made his profession, he studied philosophy under same gifted teacher. Then he left for San Clemente, Rome, and attended

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Cork claims the birthplace of Bishop O'Callaghan, the Most Reverend Doctor O'Callaghan. He was born in 1839, in the South Parish. At an early age he was placed in the North Monastery, under the care of the Christian Brothers, who instilled into his mind the principles of solid piety and of profane learning, for which he showed great aptitude. As he grew up he attended a school at Sunday's Well conducted by Mr. D. O'Connor. Afterwards he received lessons in the classics from Mr. O'Sullivan on South Mall. From there he passed to the grammar school of St. Mary's Priory, where his desire to enter the Order was matured. In 1857 he entered the noviciate at Tallaght, the Reverend Father Thomas Burke being then master of the novices. Having made his profession, he studied philosophy under the same gifted teacher. Then he left for San Clemente, Rome.

Boheraglough old road and gateway into Caherconlish

Caherconlish · town · Limerick

The old road to Limerick ran through the Caherconlish demesne, due south from Castle Hill. Part of it survives as Boheraglough, 'Castle Road', and it entered the town through an old gateway near the castle that was removed a few years before writing.

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I think the old road to Limerick ran right through the middle of the demesne almost due south from Castle Hill ; part of this road is still known by the name Boheraglough, " Castle Road," and it entered the town through an old gateway near the castle, taken away a few years ago.
Linehan {History of Limerick ; p. J\2/ says that "at Caher Park, Caherconlish, there are traces of an ancient city." There are none such. In this Linehan copies Lewis, but has added Caherconlish himself. The ancient city referred to is Cahergullamore, near Lough Gur, and which I have described in the Journal. Since writing the paper on " Lough Gur " I have noticed an entry in the Calendar of Patent and Close Rolls, setting forth that the lands of Cahergullamore were leased in the seventh year of Ouecn Elizabeth by the Earl of Desmond to one Dominick White, belonging, I fancy, to the family of White who built churches and castles in Tullybracky and Cahernarry^ parishes early in

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Caherconlish is a town the road passes through, and the old road to Limerick once ran right through the middle of the demesne, almost due south from Castle Hill. Part of that road is still known as Boheraglough, meaning Castle Road, and it entered the town through an old gateway near the castle. That gateway was taken down a few years before the writer set this down. A historian named Linehan says that at Caher Park, Caherconlish, there are traces of an ancient city. The writer says there are none such. Linehan copied this from Lewis but added the name Caherconlish himself. The ancient city referred to is Cahergullamore, near Lough Gur. Since writing about Lough Gur, the writer noticed an entry in the Calendar of Patent and Close Rolls: the lands of Cahergullamore were leased in the seventh year of Queen Elizabeth by the Earl of Desmond to one Dominick White, belonging, the writer thinks, to the family of White who built churches and castles in Tullybracky and Cahernarry parishes.

Caherconlish estates of the Wilson and Gabbett families

Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1664–1866

Sir Ralph Wilson received extensive grants of forfeited estates in Limerick and Clare and was four times mayor of Limerick. The Caherconlish property passed to the Gabbett family in 1866, who had been connected to the district since 1664.

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the towns, etc., for King Charles II., if he came back. Sir Ralph Wilson was succeeded in the governorship of Limerick by the Earl of Orrery, who remarks in a letter dated May 25th, 1666, that the pa)- is ,£10 a year, together with the profits of the king's part of the island. Sir Ralph Wilson received extensive grants of forfeited estates in the counties of Limerick and Clare. lie was four times mayor of Limerick, in 1 1664, 1667 and 1668. The property passed out of the hands of the Wilson family in 1866, having been purchased by Mr. Daniel F. Gabbctt, the present owner. Mr. Charles Monck Wilson, the late owner, now resides at Kingstown, count)- Dublin. William Wilson, of Caherconlish, was high sheriff of Limerick County in 172 1, and was representative in Parliament for Limerick City in 1739.
It is very satisfactory to know that the ancient city of Caherconlish always held its own, and sometimes took more than its own from its modern neighbour, Limerick. We arc well acquainted with what our representative, Tibbott Burke, did to the Limerick merchants in the sixteenth century, and when Limerick in the eighteenth century tried to turn the tables, Caherconlish sturdily protested. On the 22nd of June, 1749, Joseph Gabbett, esq., of Doonstown, in a letter addressed to Ambrose Wilson, esq., of Caherconlish, gives an account of a dispute he had with the Limerick Corporation, who took from him market toll "just three times as much as they had a right to," and he proceeds to encourage Mr. Wilson, who had a case at law with the corporation concerning these excessive charges.

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Caherconlish is a town the road passes through, tied to the Wilson and Gabbett families. Sir Ralph Wilson received extensive grants of forfeited estates in the counties of Limerick and Clare. He was four times mayor of Limerick, in 1664, 1667, and 1668. He was succeeded in the governorship of Limerick by the Earl of Orrery, who remarked in a letter dated May 25th, 1666, that the pay was 10 pounds a year, together with the profits of the king's part of the island. The Caherconlish property remained with the Wilson family until 1866, when it was purchased by Daniel F. Gabbett. The late owner, Charles Monck Wilson, then resided at Kingstown, county Dublin. William Wilson, of Caherconlish, was high sheriff of Limerick County and represented Limerick City in Parliament in 1739. The Gabbett family had connections to the district stretching back generations. On June 22nd, 1749, Joseph Gabbett of Doonstown wrote to Ambrose Wilson of Caherconlish about a dispute with the Limerick Corporation. The corporation had taken from him market toll, in his words, "just three times as much as they had a right to." He encouraged Wilson, who had his own case at law with the corporation concerning these excessive charges. Caherconlish had a long habit of standing up to its larger neighbour. In the sixteenth century, Tibbott Burke had dealings with the Limerick merchants, and when Limerick tried to turn the tables in the eighteenth century, Caherconlish protested.

Cahernarry church and tower antiquities

Cahernarry (Cripps) · townland · Limerick · 1400

The graveyard at Cahernarry contains a church tower erected in Bishop Warburton's time and dismantled about thirty years prior, plus a small ivy-covered portion of a church built by Richard White in the early fifteenth century, dedicated to St. Nicholas. The ivy gave rise to the local name 'Puicin'.

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Cahernarry. — In my note I omitted some items. In the graveyard is the tower belonging to the church, erected in the time of Bishop Warburton, dismantled about thirty years ago. Close to the tower there is a very small portion of the church built by Richard White early in the fifteenth century. This is covered with

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Close to Cahernarry (Cripps), in the graveyard, a tower stands from Bishop Warburton's time, dismantled about thirty years ago. Beside it is a small ivy-covered fragment of a church built by Richard White early in the 1400s, dedicated to St. Nicholas. The ivy gave the place its local name, Puicin.

Carrignamuck Castle keep compared to Blarney

Carrignamuck · townland · Cork

The keep of Carrignamuck Castle is externally the same shape as Blarney Castle's keep, but its projecting portion is integral to the structure rather than a later addition. It was built by the same lord of Muskerry and was previously described in the first series of the journal.

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The keep of the castle of Carrignamuck, which was admirably described by our learned Vice-President in vol. i., first series of this Journal^ is externally of the same shape as that of Blarney Castle ; but in the former the projecting portion is a part of the structure itself, all being built together at the same time. This projection contains the newel stair, which fits very conveniently into it. As the two castles were built by the same lord of Muskerry, who was killed in 1495, and as Carrignamuck keep is a finished copy of what the Blarney keep became with its later addition, it may be inferred that the order of building was, first, the original small keep (a) of Blarney, next the addition (b) bringing this keep to its existing form, and last a smaller copy of this form in Carrignamuck.
It may be added that Kilcrea Castle, built by the same lord of Muskerry, has two keeps, detached however, and not united except by the curtain walls of its bailey, or courtyard, and that one of these keeps is much older than the other, and of about the dimensions of the original small keep {a) of Blarney, and that it has, like this latter, its entrance at the first floor at a height of ten feet or so above the ground level, an arrangement found oftner in the older castles than in those of later times.

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Close to Carrignamuck there stands the keep of Carrignamuck Castle. It was admirably described by the learned Vice-President in the first series of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Journal. Externally it is the same shape as the keep of Blarney Castle, but there is a difference. At Blarney, the projecting portion was a later addition. At Carrignamuck, that projection is part of the structure itself, all built together at the same time. The projection holds the newel stair, which fits conveniently into it. Both castles were built by the same lord of Muskerry, who was killed in 1495. Because Carrignamuck keep is a finished copy of what Blarney keep became after its later addition, the order of building can be inferred. First came the original small keep of Blarney. Then the addition that brought Blarney to its existing form. And last, a smaller copy of that form at Carrignamuck. Kilcrea Castle, built by the same lord of Muskerry, has two keeps. They are detached from each other, united only by the curtain walls of its bailey. One of those keeps is much older than the other, and close in dimensions to the original small keep of Blarney. Its entrance sits at the first floor, about ten feet above ground level, an arrangement found more often in older castles than in later ones.

Castlemaine fortress of the Desmonds

Castlemaine · town · Kerry

Castlemaine is described as a fortress belonging to the Desmond family, situated at a key boundary point between MacCarthy and Desmond territories. The territorial boundary between the two families started from Killorglin and ran to Castlemaine.

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The smaller square, comprising more than half of the present counties of Cork and Kerry, was the land of the Clancarthy; the rest of the figure, familiar to most of us as an old enemy to be faced under the title of gnomon in the second book of Euclid will, with some allowances, correspond to the possessions of the house of Desmond. The limits of the two territories may be more exactly stated as follows : — Starting from Killorglin, at the head of Dingle Bay, the boundary ran to Castlemaine, a fortress of the Desmonds, then eastward for some distance along by the river Maine, then apparently along the modern boundary between the Kerry baronies of Magunihy and Toughanaimy until it reached the boundary of county Cork. Here we must take some liberties with the symmetry of our square, for the line now ran due north, by the modern boundary between Cork and Kerr)-, until the limit of count)- Limerick was reached. Here the line turned east again, along the bounds of Limerick and Cork, until it reached the modern barony of Orrery and Kilmorc. From this point it ran, in a slightly irregular fashion, south with a trend towards east, till it reached the sea at Ringabella Creek.
The territories owned by the MacCarthys and their subordinate chiefs thus comprised almost all Kern' south of the Maine, and in Cork the great baronies of Duhallow. Muskerry, and Carbery, besides several smaller ones. Some of these smaller baronies held a peculiar position with regard to their political situation. Barretts, Kinalea, [bane and Barryroe, had, with much more of West Cork, been conquered and settled by the Anglo-Norman colonists. During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, however, the natives had steadily recovered the ground lost, and had quite cleared Carbery and Muskerry of an)- English element. But the Barretts and the Barrys who occupied the small baronies just mentioned, and who had heroine quite Irish, except in name, were left as tributaries to the MacCarthys. Under the Tudors

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Castlemaine is a town on the old edge of two powers. It was a fortress of the Desmonds, and it stood at a boundary point between their territory and the lands of the Clancarthy, the MacCarthys. The boundary between these two great houses started from Killorglin, at the head of Dingle Bay, and ran to Castlemaine. From there it turned eastward for some distance along the river Maine, then apparently followed the modern boundary between the Kerry baronies of Magunihy and Toughanaimy until it reached the boundary of county Cork. Then the line ran due north, by the modern boundary between Cork and Kerry, until the limit of county Limerick was reached. There it turned east again, along the bounds of Limerick and Cork, until it reached the modern barony of Orrery and Kilmorc. From that point it ran south with a trend towards east, in a slightly irregular fashion, until it reached the sea at Ringabella Creek. The lands owned by the MacCarthys and their subordinate chiefs comprised almost all of Kerry south of the Maine, and in Cork the great baronies of Duhallow, Muskerry, and Carbery, besides several smaller ones. Some of these smaller baronies held a peculiar position. Barretts, Kinalea, Ibane and Barryroe, with much more of West Cork, had been conquered and settled by the Anglo-Norman colonists. During the 14th and 15th centuries the natives steadily recovered the ground lost, and cleared Carbery and Muskerry of any English element. But the Barretts and the Barrys who occupied the small baronies just mentioned, and who had become quite Irish except in name, were left as tributaries to the MacCarthys.

Cloghleigh Castle granted to General Fleetwood

Cloghleigh · townland · Tipperary

After the Cromwellian settlement, Cloghleigh Castle and its surrounding lands were granted to General Fleetwood. The estate continued to be known as Fleetwood Manor.

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Cloghleigh Castle and the surrounding lands were granted to General Fleetwood. They are still called Fleetwood Manor.
In the UiipublishedGeraldine Documents, pedigree of the White Knights, Maggie Condon married Thomas FitzGibbon, ancestor of FitzGibbon of Ballylondre. He was executed at Kilmallock. Nothing is known of his descendants. Also Ellen Condon, daughter of Patrick Condon, called the Lord of Condons, married John Oge FitzGerald alias FitzGibbon. He killed his cousin, and died in 1 569 a great protector of the clergy. He was summoned to Dublin for harbouring Maurice Fitzgibbon, the Pope's Archbishop of Cashel, his own kinsman, and also the Bishop of Ardagh. Two years after his death he was attainted of high treason and his lands forfeited.

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Somewhere around here, Cloghleigh Castle and its surrounding lands were granted to General Fleetwood. They are still called Fleetwood Manor. The Unpublished Geraldine Documents give the pedigree of the White Knights. Maggie Condon married Thomas FitzGibbon, ancestor of FitzGibbon of Ballylondre. He was executed at Kilmallock, and nothing is known of his descendants. Ellen Condon, daughter of Patrick Condon, called the Lord of Condons, married John Oge FitzGerald alias FitzGibbon. He killed his cousin, and died a great protector of the clergy. He was summoned to Dublin for harbouring Maurice Fitzgibbon, the Pope's Archbishop of Cashel, his own kinsman, and the Bishop of Ardagh. Two years after his death he was attainted of high treason and his lands forfeited.

Cnocatana castle walls and tower near Caherconlish

Caherconlish · town · Limerick

The low-lying hill of Cnocatana, about a mile from Caherconlish, was formerly crowned by a castle whose name Cnocatancashlane means 'the hill of the old castle.' Large portions of the outer walls forming a parallelogram remain, along with a circular tower at the north-east corner pierced by two port-holes, but a quarry is encroaching on the walls.

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About a mile and a half south-west of Brittas Castle there was another castle built by the Burkes which gives name to the townland of Castle Irkin. O'Donovan mentions that in the Down Survey this castle is called Urkin, and by the Four Masters Cdjrleat) Ujlcjt) ; so that Ulcin has become Erkin or Irkin owing to an interchange between " 1 " and " r," which are kindred letters. Ulcin may perhaps come from Ulick, which was a favourite name with the Burkes, and is simply an Irish corruption of the English William, though some members of the Burke family have adopted a more heroic derivation, and consider it to be the same as Ulysses, with which it has no connection whatever. It i- not easy to find now even the site of Castle Uilcin. It stood not far from the old fort which lies beside the old graveyard of Templemurry, "church of Muire or Mar)-." About a mile from Caherconlish, and very close to the new line to Limerick, is the low-lying hill of Cnocatana, which was formerly crowned by a castle. Large portions of the outer walls by which this castle was defended are still left, but there is not a stone of the castle itself left. The walls stretched north and south, cast and west, and formed a parallelogram. No part of the wall at the north side is left. From north to south the walls are about sixty paces in length, and from east to west the walls are thirty-eight paces. Tart of the walls arc over twelve feet high, but the average height now left is about six feet. At the north-cast corner there is a circular tower, eight feet diameter in the inside ; what is left of it is about ten feet high. It is pierced by two port-holes, about two feet from the top. A gallery about two feet high and one and a-half feet wide runs round the base of the tower, inside. Similar towers stood at the other corners, but only fragments of them are left. Large portions of the walls of this interesting old fortress will soon come down, as they stand on the very edge of a quarry, which has encroached nearer and nearer to the walls. I could not find the slightest tradition of the old castle, but the name

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 257

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Just outside Caherconlish, very close to the new line to Limerick, there is a low-lying hill called Cnocatana. The name Cnocatancashlane means the hill of the old castle. A castle once crowned this hill, but not a stone of the castle itself remains. What survives are large portions of the outer walls that defended it. These walls formed a parallelogram, stretching north and south, east and west. No part of the wall on the north side is left. From north to south the walls run about 60 paces in length, and from east to west about 38 paces. Part of the walls stands over 12 feet high, but the average height now left is about 6 feet. At the north-east corner there is a circular tower, 8 feet in diameter inside, and what remains of it stands about 10 feet high. It is pierced by two port-holes, about 2 feet from the top. A gallery about 2 feet high and 1 and a half feet wide runs round the base of the tower inside. Similar towers once stood at the other corners, but only fragments of them are left. A quarry has been encroaching nearer and nearer to the walls, and large portions of this old fortress will soon come down. No tradition could be found about the castle itself, only the name.

Cork merchant seized by rebels on mail coach

Cork · city · Cork · 1798

During the 1798 rebellion, Samuel Teily and Peter Maguire, a wine merchant of Cork, were seized by rebels while traveling to Dublin on the Royal Mail Coach. This reflected the widespread United Irishmen activity across Ireland.

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When he and Mr. Peter Maguire, Wine Merchant of Cork, were taken by the Rebels, while proceeding to Dublin by the Royal Mail Coach in September, 1798.
N the early part of the year 1798 so many strong symptoms of disaffection were manifested in Ireland that it became necessary for Government to use the most active measures to check the progress of the repeated outrages which were daily committed by parties of malcontents (well known by the appellation of United Irishmen) whose partizans were in readiness to rise at a moment's warning from any of their respective leaders ; notwithstanding those measures many acts of open rebellion took place in the counties of Dublin, Meath, and Kildare, and in particular a regular attack was made upon the town of Naas sometime in the month of September in the above-mentioned year. Having occasion to go from

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 248

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As you pass through Cork, this city carries a trace of 1798. In September of that year, Peter Maguire, a wine merchant here in Cork, set out for Dublin on the Royal Mail Coach. He was travelling with Samuel Teily. The two never completed their journey. Rebels seized them on the road. Across Ireland that year, disaffection had been spreading. The Government took measures to check the outrages committed daily by men known as United Irishmen, whose partisans stood ready to rise at a moment's warning from their leaders. Open rebellion broke out in the counties of Dublin, Meath, and Kildare. A regular attack was made upon the town of Naas in September. The seizure of Maguire and Teily on the mail coach was part of this wider upheaval.

County of Cork proclaimed disturbed, March 1799

Cork · city · Cork · 1799

On 16 March 1799, the county of Cork was proclaimed as disturbed owing to recent atrocities including murders and houghing of cattle. All householders were directed to post lists of inmates on their doors and keep them home between 8 p.m. and sunrise.

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The year 1799 was one in which plans for the coming Union between Ireland and Great Britain were much discussed, the opinions for and against it following very much the religions of the disputants. The compiler of the materials from which the present paper is derived records his opinion that it might have been " carried this year in spite of the utmost opposition of the Roman Catholics, but that Lord Cornwallis thought otherwise, and conducted himself accordingly in the government of this kingdom." The duties of the Muskerry Cavalry this year were wholly police duties, chiefly concerned with some atrocious murders. The first was that of Mr. Timothy MacCarthy/^ of Currabeha, parish of Inniscarra, whose house was attacked on Saturday night, 19th January, and the door was soon forced open. Mr. MacCarthy fired at the assailants and killed one, on which he was dragged into his garden and received several stabs, and finally had his head beaten in. After this, Michael MacCarthy, an old man in the house, was also killed. Mrs. MacCarthy was compelled to give up her keys, whereon the house was searched and all valuables were taken, and bonds and promissory notes and other documents (the probable motive for the attack) were destroyed, and the assailants did not leave till they had eaten and drank all provisions and spirits in the house. The Muskerry corps were quickly in pursuit, and on the next Monday had arrested and lodged in gaol eleven of those implicated in the murders ; and on 6th March, another named Redmond Geary, and on the 2 1st they took twenty-seven more, some of whom turned approvers. Next day, aided by a detachment of the Berwickshire Cavalry, and acting on secret information, they searched Glounthane, in the north of Donoughmore parish, and arrested two, named Cotter, out of three whom they were searching for. Several of the persons arrested were afterwards hung. The country was at this time very much disturbed owing to hopes of a renewed landing of the French, and a fleet of forty ships of war was got ready at Portsmouth to oppose them ; and on the 16th of March the county of Cork was proclaimed as being disturbed " owing to the recent atrocities" (murders, houghing cattle, etc.) therein, and all householders were directed to put on their doors a list of the inmates, of

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 123

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Cork, in 1799, was a county proclaimed disturbed. On 16 March that year, it was officially declared so, owing to recent atrocities, murders, and the houghing of cattle. Every householder was directed to post on the door a list of inmates, and keep them home from 8 at night until sunrise. Plans for the coming Union between Ireland and Great Britain were much discussed that year. The compiler of these records gave his opinion that it might have been carried in spite of the utmost opposition of the Roman Catholics, but that Lord Cornwallis thought otherwise. The Muskerry Cavalry spent the year on police duties, chiefly concerned with atrocious murders. The first was that of Mr. Timothy MacCarthy of Currabeha, parish of Inniscarra. His house was attacked on Saturday night, 19 January, and the door was soon forced. MacCarthy fired and killed one assailant. He was dragged into his garden, received several stabs, and had his head beaten in. Michael MacCarthy, an old man in the house, was also killed. Mrs. MacCarthy was compelled to give up her keys. The house was searched, valuables taken, and bonds and promissory notes destroyed, the probable motive for the attack. The assailants did not leave till they had eaten and drunk all provisions and spirits in the house. The Muskerry corps were quickly in pursuit. By the following Monday they had arrested and lodged in gaol 11 of those implicated. On 6 March, Redmond Geary was taken, and on the 21st, 27 more, some of whom turned approvers. The next day, aided by a detachment of the Berwickshire Cavalry, they searched Glounthane, in the north of Donoughmore parish, and arrested two named Cotter out of three they were searching for. Several of those arrested were afterwards hung. The country was much disturbed at this time owing to hopes of a renewed French landing, and a fleet of 40 ships of war was got ready at Portsmouth to oppose them.

Daniel MacFinnin heroic defender of bridge and ford of Slane

Slane · town · Meath

Daniel MacFinnin was described as the heroic defender of the bridge and ford of Slane. He was an ancestor in the line of the MacCarthy bishops and clergy of Kerry.

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" The father of Dr. MacCarthy and his two brothers was Geoffrey, son of Randal, who was son of Randal, called of Tullo, in the parish of Kenmare, who was son of Daniel, the heroic defender of the bridge and ford of Slane."
" The few members of the family of the chieftain who survived the defeat of Aughrim, in which MacFinnin himself fell with two brothers, and two of his sons-in-law were borne on the stream of fugitives to France.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 126

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Slane in Meath is a town on the road, and it carries a memory of Daniel MacFinnin. He was called the heroic defender of the bridge and ford of Slane. He fell in the defeat of Aughrim, with two brothers. Two of his sons-in-law were carried with the stream of fugitives to France. He was an ancestor of the MacCarthy bishops and clergy of Kerry, in the line of Geoffrey, son of Randal, son of Randal, called of Tullo, in the parish of Kenmare.

Dean's Garden and vanished palace at Cloyne

Cloyne · town · Cork

The residentiary houses once assigned to prebendaries at Cloyne have long been alienated, but the name 'Dean's Garden' still marked a plot of ground in the centre of the town. The old palace disappeared in a disastrous fire, leaving the old cathedral as the sole memorial of those bygone days.

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All this has passed away now. Many years since the residentiary houses assigned to each of the prebendaries have been alienated. The " Dean's Garden " is still the name of a plot of ground in the centre of the town. The old palace has disappeared in a disastrous fire some years ago, and the old cathedral remains the sole memorial of those bygone days.
jNfotes on the Council ]3ooK 0/ Clonalxjlty,

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 79

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Cloyne keeps one echo of its old church grandeur. The residentiary houses once assigned to the prebendaries were alienated many years since, and all that has passed away. A plot of ground in the centre of the town still bears the name Dean's Garden. The old palace disappeared in a disastrous fire, and now the old cathedral remains the sole memorial of those bygone days.

Dr. Hyland's noviciate at Tallaght under Father Burke

near Tallaght · town · Dublin · 1856

Born in Dublin in 1837, Dr. Hyland joined the Dominican Order in 1856 and made his noviciate at Tallaght under the care of Father Burke before going to Rome to complete his studies.

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A little more than three months after Dr. O'Callaghan's consecration the Most Rev. Dr. Hyland closed his earthly career. He was, as my readers may remember, especially connected with St. Mary's. His death occurred at Trinidad, at the early age of forty-seven years, but though his life was short, it was full of merits and good works. He was born in Dublin in 1837, of a good pious family, four members of which entered the religious state.(3) The deceased prelate joined the Dominican Order in 1856, and, like the bishop of Cork, made his noviciate at Tallaght, under the care of Father Burke. Having been professed, he went to Rome to complete his studies, to which he applied himself with great assiduity and marked success. In 1861 he was raised to the priesthood, and, returning to Ireland in the following year, was immediately assigned to Holy Cross Abbey, Tralee, whence after twelve months he went to Cork. There are still in our city so many devoted friends by
(2) Father Mullooly was deservedly considered a most distinguished antiquarian. It was he who discovered the ancient (now the subterranean) Church of San Clemente.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 60

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Tallaght is a town with a quiet chapter in the story of the Dominican Order in Ireland. In 1856, a young Dubliner named Dr. Hyland came to begin his religious life. He was born in Dublin in 1837, into a pious family, four members of which entered the religious state. He joined the Dominican Order and made his noviciate under the care of Father Burke. Having been professed, he went to Rome to complete his studies, applying himself with great assiduity and marked success. In 1861 he was raised to the priesthood. Returning to Ireland the following year, he was assigned to Holy Cross Abbey in Tralee, and after twelve months he went to Cork. He died at Trinidad at the age of 47, his short life described as full of merits and good works.

Duhallow Hunt subscribes purse for Mallow races

Mallow · town · Cork · 1801

In September 1801, the Duhallow Hunt committee resolved that each member subscribe one guinea for a purse to be run for at the ensuing Mallow races by county Cork-bred hunters. William Wrixon Beecher was appointed steward to receive the subscriptions.

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Mallow, ytk September, 1801. At a general meeting of the club, pursuant to public notice, William Wrixon, esq., reported to the club that the committee have taken into consideration the propriety of the Duhallow Hunt contributing for a purse to be run for at the ensuing Mallow races by county of Cork-bred hunters, and that the committee recommend it to the club to resolve the same. On proposing said resolution to the club, it was unanimously resolved that each member shall subscribe one guinea for the said purse, to be paid to William Wrixon Beecher, esq., steward.
At a general meeting of the club, this 29th of September, 1801, the following gentlemen were balloted for and admitted: — George Foot, of Millford; Henry Lysaght, Elmvale ; Col. Bradford, Rev. D. Blake, Capt. Hunter, Richard Pcard, Coole.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 36

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Mallow was a racing town. In September 1801, the Duhallow Hunt held a general meeting, and William Wrixon reported that the committee had considered the club contributing a purse to be run for at the ensuing Mallow races by county Cork-bred hunters. The club unanimously resolved that each member should subscribe one guinea for that purse, to be paid to William Wrixon Beecher as steward. Later that month, on the 29th of September, the club balloted for and admitted several new gentlemen: George Foot of Millford, Henry Lysaght of Elmvale, Colonel Bradford, Reverend D. Blake, Captain Hunter, and Richard Peard of Coole.

Election of John Townesend as Sovereign of Clonakilty

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1728

Following the death of Sir Percy Freke, John Townesend was elected and sworn in as sovereign of the burrough of Clonakilty for the remainder of the year in May 1728, pursuant to the charter. He received the ensigns of authority.

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At a court of record held for said burrough on Wednesday the 8th urroug to/ tj:iy 0f May 1728 by the undernamed burgesses and deputy recorder on the lord of the soyle not making his election of one of the three burgesses returned to his lordship upon the death of Sir Percy Freke our late suffrain: for suffrain for the rest of this year, John Townesend esq was ellected and sworn suffrain for the remainder of this year pursuant to the charter and had the ensignes of authority delivered to him.
Rogr Bernard Richard Townesend

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 131

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In May 1728, the town of Clonakilty chose a new sovereign. Sir Percy Freke had died, and the lord of the soil had not made his election from three burgesses returned to him. At a court of record on Wednesday the 8th of May, Roger Bernard and Richard Townesend were among those who held the court. They elected John Townesend as sovereign for the remainder of the year, pursuant to the charter. He was sworn in and had the ensigns of authority delivered to him.

Emanuel Moore sworn sovereign of Clonakilty, 1720

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1720

On St. Luke's day, 18 October 1720, Emanuel Moore was sworn sovereign of the borough of Clonakilty pursuant to the nomination of Lord Carleton, lord of the soil. The ensigns of authority were delivered by the late sovereign and burgesses.

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At a court held for the sd. burrough on Tuesday, the 1 8th of 8ber, CI a J & l It 1 I720> being St. Luke's day, Emanuel Moore, esqr. one of the burgesses of this burrough, pursuant to the nomination and appointment of the HonoMe Lord Carleton, lord of the soyle, was sworn suffrain for the ensuing year, and had the ensigns of authority delivered to him by the undernamed suffrain and burgesses. John Townesend, Ran. Warner,
Robert Travers, Arnold Gookin,

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 82

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Coming through Clonakilty here in Cork. On St. Luke's Day, 18 October 1720, Emanuel Moore, one of the burgesses of the borough, was sworn sovereign for the year ahead. He took the post under the nomination of Lord Carleton, described as lord of the soil. The ensigns of authority were handed over by the outgoing sovereign and the burgesses, among them John Townesend, Robert Travers, Arnold Gookin, and Ran. Warner.

Express dispatch sent to Captain Butcher of the Royal Navy in Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1805

In July 1805, Paul Horgan of the 1st Muskerry Cavalry travelled express to Cork at night with a dispatch from General Payne in Limerick for Captain Butcher.

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"July 16I/1. Paul Horgan went express to Cork at night with a dispatch from General Payne, Limerick, for Captain Butcher, (2) of the Royal Navy. Received dispatch from a Kenmare yeoman at half-past ten and sent it off at eleven.
"August 4//1. Richard Radley sent in his resignation and arms, viz., a sword and pistol. N.B. — He took them back again.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 13

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Cork, July 1805. Paul Horgan of the 1st Muskerry Cavalry rode express into the city at night carrying a dispatch from General Payne in Limerick for Captain Butcher of the Royal Navy. The dispatch had come from a Kenmare yeoman at half past ten and was sent on at eleven.

Father Carbery buried at St. Saviour's Church, Limerick

Limerick · city · Limerick

After office and high mass at St. Mary's, Father Carbery's remains were transferred to Limerick and laid in a vault beneath St. Saviour's Church, built according to his own design. He had been born in County Westmeath in 1822 and made his preparatory studies at the seminary of Navan.

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tion of visiting Rome on the occasion of the Papal Jubilee, but his health, already impaired, became gradually weaker, and he passed away leaving many dear friends to mourn his loss. After office and high mass at St. Mary's, his remains were transferred to Limerick and laid under St. Saviour's Church, in the vault which was built according to his own design. The following sketch of his life will, I doubt not, be of interest to those who were acquainted with the deceased.
He was born in county Westmeath in 1822, and made his preparatory studies in the seminary of Navan. When nineteen years of age he went to Rome, and entered the Dominican Order. Having completed his studies in the " Eternal City," he was ordained priest and returned to Ireland. The first sphere of his labours was St. Mary's, Pope's Quay, where for ten years and two months he exercised the sacred duties of his ministry. At the time of his death one of the local papers observed that " though many years have passed since he lived among the people of Cork, the memory of Father Carbery is still fresh in the minds of those who knew him, and the kindly demeanour and kindlier actions of the young Dominican are still cherished and fondly remembered."

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 59

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In Limerick, the remains of Father Carbery lie in a vault beneath St. Saviour's Church, a vault built to his own design. His health had been failing for some time. He had meant to visit Rome for the Papal Jubilee, but he grew gradually weaker and passed away, leaving many friends to mourn him. After office and high mass at St. Mary's, his body was transferred and laid in that vault under St. Saviour's. He was born in County Westmeath in 1822, and made his preparatory studies at the seminary of Navan. At nineteen he went to Rome and entered the Dominican Order. He completed his studies in Rome, was ordained priest, and returned to Ireland. His first work was at St. Mary's, Pope's Quay, where for ten years and two months he carried out his ministry. A local paper wrote at the time of his death that "though many years have passed since he lived among the people of Cork, the memory of Father Carbery is still fresh in the minds of those who knew him, and the kindly demeanour and kindlier actions of the young Dominican are still cherished and fondly remembered."

Gortnagranshye field and lost graveyard

Caherconlish · town · Limerick

A field near the college field at Caherconlish is called Gortnagranshye, meaning 'the field of the granary.' In the adjacent field Mr. Aherne reported an old graveyard now no longer discernible, its name forgotten.

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Caherconlish college land may be mentioned in this list of names, none of which I have been able to identify. The townland of Ballybrood parish in which was the monastery is named Keilleagh, and this may be " Cuigilly " of Claishcuigilly. The townland lying beside Keilleagh is called Clashbane, and the people say Keilleagh means " grey church." I am told that the remains of a very old graveyard is there. One of the fields near the college field is called Gortnagranshye, "the field of the granary," and in the field next to this Mr. Aherne told me there was an old graveyard now no longer discernible ; its name he could not remember. The site of the college lay, I think, in the centre of the old town of Caherconlish, whose walls cannot be now traced. Near Gortnagranshye there is a field called Gortnaclassy, " the field of the entrenchment or trench," and this may refer to the walls.
There is a tradition that there were two castles within the walls of Caherconlish, and one of them may have been on the rock on which the the college was afterwards. Close by were found the heavy iron swords and bones to which I have already referred. Near Caherconlish House, east side, are six fine oak trees, and on one of these, the people say,(9) Captain Massy, of the Caherconlish yeomanry, about a hundred years

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 208

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As you pass through Caherconlish, there are fields whose names remember things the ground no longer shows. One field near the college field is called Gortnagranshye, the field of the granary. In the field next to it, Mr Aherne told of an old graveyard, now no longer discernible. Its name he could not remember. The college itself stood somewhere in the centre of the old town of Caherconlish, whose walls cannot now be traced. Near Gortnagranshye lies another field called Gortnaclassy, the field of the entrenchment or trench, and this may refer to those vanished walls. There is a tradition that two castles stood within the walls of Caherconlish, and one of them may have been on the rock where the college was afterwards built. Close by, heavy iron swords and bones were found. The townland of Keilleagh, where a monastery once stood, lies nearby, and people say Keilleagh means grey church. The remains of a very old graveyard are said to be there. The townland beside it is called Clashbane.

Horatio Townsend, last suffrain of Clonakilty, 'Friend of the Poor'

Derry · townland · Cork · 1749–1837

Horatio Townsend, last suffrain of Clonakilty, was vicar of Kilkerranmore and Castle Ventry, rector of Carrigaline, and agent to Lord Shannon. He purchased the Derry estate near Rosscarbery and rebuilt the house. In 1798 he used his local influence to moderate passions on both sides and prevent outrages, earning the name 'Friend of the Poor.'

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Horatio Townsend, last suffrain of Clonakilty, fourth son of Captain Philip Townsend, of Deny, Rosscarbery, and Elizabeth Hungerford. Horatio was born 1749, educated at T.C.D. and Magdalen College, Oxford. He was vicar of Kilkerranmore and Castle Ventry, rector Carrigaline, P. Desert. He was also J. P., and was agent to Lord Shannon. He purchased the estate of Derry from his elder brother, and rebuilt the house. Exercising so many offices, he was possessed of great local influence, which he employed with so much benevolence that he was known as "The Friend of the Poor." Especially in 1798 he
NOTES ON THE COUNCIL BOOK OF CLONAKILTY. 273

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Somewhere close to Derry, Horatio Townsend purchased the estate from his elder brother and rebuilt the house. Born in 1749 and educated at Trinity College Dublin and Magdalen College Oxford, he held many offices. He was vicar of Kilkerranmore and Castle Ventry, rector of Carrigaline, a justice of the peace, and agent to Lord Shannon. With all these positions came great local influence, and he used it with such benevolence that he was known as "The Friend of the Poor." In 1798 especially he exercised that influence to keep the peace and prevent outrages. He lived from 1749 to 1837 and was the last suffrain of Clonakilty.

Hore Abbey, daughter of Mellifont

Hore Abbey · ecclesiastical site · Tipperary

Hore Abbey, near Cashel, was a daughter house of Mellifont and one of four Cistercian abbeys founded in the dioceses of Cashel and Emly.

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county Louth. Within less than a century Cistercian abbeys sprang up in every diocese in Ireland. There were four founded in the two dioceses of Cashel and Emly — Holy Cross, Kilcooley, Owney or Abington, and Hore Abbey. Holy Cross probably got its first monks from the Continent. Kilcooley was a daughter of Jerpoint, county Kilkenny; Hore Abbey of Mellifont; and Owney of Lovignac in France. Holy Cross and Kilcooley were founded by King Donald O'Brien. The following is a translation of his charter granted to the former house in the year A.D. 1182 : —
" Donald, by the grace of God King of Limerick, to all kings, dukes, earls, barons, knights, and other Christians in whatever degree throughout Ireland, perpetual greeting in Christ. Know ye all good Christians that I have given, and by this my charter confirmed Cell-uaiter-lamudin, Ballidubain, Balli-e-duibain, Balli-igiridir, Balli-imoeluchain, Gualuehelach [or Ballychelach], Seirdach, Bali-ichcallach, Baliicorcain, and Iconligain-culata, together with their pertinences, for the honour of God Almighty and St. Mary the Virgin, and St. Benedict, and the Holy Cross for the salvation of my soul, and [the souls] of my parents — in fields, in woods, in pastures, in meadows, in waters, in fisheries, in mills, fully, wholly, freely and quietly, to the monks of Holy Cross, in the presence of the Lord Abbot Gregory.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 149

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Hore Abbey, near Cashel, was a Cistercian house, a daughter of the abbey of Mellifont in county Louth. Within less than a century, Cistercian abbeys had sprung up in every diocese in Ireland. In the two dioceses of Cashel and Emly, four were founded: Holy Cross, Kilcooley, Owney or Abington, and Hore Abbey. Holy Cross probably got its first monks from the Continent. Kilcooley was a daughter of Jerpoint, county Kilkenny. Owney was a daughter of Lovignac in France. Holy Cross and Kilcooley were founded by King Donald O'Brien. In 1182 he granted a charter to Holy Cross. He called himself Donald, by the grace of God King of Limerick, and addressed it to all Christians throughout Ireland. He gave Cell-uaiter-lamudin, Ballidubain, Balli-e-duibain, Balli-igiridir, Balli-imoeluchain, Ballychelach, Seirdach, Bali-ichcallach, Bali-icorcain, and Iconligain-culata, together with their pertinences, in fields, woods, pastures, meadows, waters, fisheries, and mills, for the honour of God Almighty, St Mary the Virgin, St Benedict, and the Holy Cross, for the salvation of his soul and his parents' souls. The grant was made to the monks of Holy Cross, in the presence of the Lord Abbot Gregory.

Inspection of Muskerry Cavalry on Crookstown Lawn

Crookstown · town · Cork · 1822

On Sunday, 21 October 1822, the Muskerry Cavalry corps was inspected by Major-General Sir John Lambert on Crookstown Lawn, undergoing a minute inspection and several evolutions. The General expressed satisfaction at the equipment, appearance, and discipline of the corps.

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On Sunday, the 21st of October, the Corps were Inspected by Major-General Sir John Lombert.C^on Crookstown Lawn, and, after a most minute Inspection and making them go through several evolutions, the General was pleased to express his satisfaction at the equipment, appearance, and Discipline of the Corps.
There is nothing further beyond the parade roll recorded in the Orderly Book in 1822. In the next year the absences from parade and appearances there out of uniform continued to give trouble. To check this an order was made, 4th July, 1823, that a letter be written to such

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 147

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Crookstown saw a muster of soldiers in 1822. On Sunday, 21 October, the Muskerry Cavalry corps was inspected by Major-General Sir John Lambert on Crookstown Lawn. He put them through a minute inspection and had them perform several evolutions. Afterwards he expressed his satisfaction at their equipment, their appearance, and their discipline. The Orderly Book records nothing further that year beyond the parade roll. The following year told a different story. Absences from parade and men turning up out of uniform continued to give trouble. On 4 July 1823 an order was made that a letter be written to such offenders.

Kyle graveyard and Shanavullen fort near Caherconlish

Caherconlish · town · Limerick

An old graveyard in a field still called Kyle lies near Caherconlish. Close by is an old fort called Shanavullen, and local tradition says a castle belonging to the Burkes once stood nearby, though no trace remains.

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years ago when the ground was covered with snow. On my expressing surprise that he chose such a time, he said the snow always melted over the spot where gold was concealed. The field in which this old graveyard was is still called Kyle. Near it is an old fort called Shanavullen, and not far from Shanavullen, the people say, there was a castle belonging to the Burkes, but no trace is now left. Part of the old road which formerly ran through Kilcullen may still be seen. In the '• Indenture of Perambulation " of the city bounds this road is called the Causea, that is, "the causeway," as it went through a bog, a large portion of which is still left. Sir Thomas Southwell, 2) bart, obtained the grant of Kilcullen, alias Kilcoleene, from Cromwell. A large part of Kilcullen is now the property of Mr. John Bolton Massy, of Ballywire. The people have a tradition of a certain Maurene ni Picket who owned all this land, and who had a white cow for ever)- day in the year, and furthermore was the mother of twentyone sons, but having been deprived of her property died very poor in Ballyneety. The people here also tell stories of another old lady, a Mrs. Burke, wife or mother to the last Burke of Ballinagarde, " place of the artificers " (ceard). When she appeared before the commissioners she could not speak a word of English, but she begged piteously in the Irish language to be allowed to end her days in peace in her loved Ballinagarde, and the people say that her request was granted, and point out a grave near one of the entrance gates of Ballinagarde demesne in which she was buried at her own request. The people report that Ballinagarde^ was disposed of for a white horse. In many a tale of these sequestrated properties the white horse figures. It was by means of a white horse the old people say the Brodricks acquired the Midleton estates.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 273

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As the road takes you through Caherconlish, there is a field the people still call Kyle, and in it lies an old graveyard. Close by stands an old fort called Shanavullen, and not far from it, local tradition says, there once stood a castle belonging to the Burkes, though no trace of it remains today. Part of the old road that formerly ran through Kilcullen can still be seen. In the Indenture of Perambulation of the city bounds, this road is called the Causea, meaning the causeway, because it went through a bog, much of which is still there. Sir Thomas Southwell, a baronet, obtained the grant of Kilcullen, also called Kilcoleene, from Cromwell. A large part of Kilcullen now belongs to Mr. John Bolton Massy of Ballywire. The people here remember a woman named Maurene ni Picket, who owned all this land. She had a white cow for every day of the year and was the mother of 21 sons, but having been deprived of her property, she died very poor in Ballyneety. They also tell of another old lady, Mrs. Burke, wife or mother to the last Burke of Ballinagarde, a name meaning place of the artificers. When she appeared before the commissioners she could not speak a word of English, but begged piteously in Irish to be allowed to end her days in peace in her beloved Ballinagarde. Her request was granted, and people point out a grave near one of the entrance gates of Ballinagarde demesne where she was buried at her own wish. The people say Ballinagarde was disposed of for a white horse, and in many tales of these seized properties the white horse figures again and again.

Lord Deputy Gray takes Desmond's castle at Lough Gur (1536)

near Lough Gur · lake or lakes · Limerick · 1536

In August 1536, Lord Deputy Gray's army marched to Cashel and Gray took Desmond's castle at Lough Gur. Lord Treasurer Butler (ninth Earl of Ormonde) seized the castle on July 31st under Gray's orders.

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"Limerick, August gth, 1536. Ossory and some of the Council to Crumwell. James Fitzjohn of Desmond has proclaimed himself Earl and joined O'Brien. Parliament adjourned to Limerick. The army marched to Cashel. Gray takes Desmond's castle at Lough Gur."
" LJmerick, August gt/i, 1536. William Body to Crumwell. Castle Lok Kere taken by the Lord Treasurer Butler, July 31st."

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 89

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Near this lake in Limerick, Lough Gur, Desmond had a castle. In 1536, James Fitzjohn of Desmond proclaimed himself Earl and joined O'Brien. Parliament was adjourned to Limerick. The army marched to Cashel. On July 31, Lord Treasurer Butler seized the castle, and Lord Deputy Gray took it. Letters to Cromwell reported this from Limerick that August.

Ludden abbey ruins and crucifixion stones

Ludden · parish · Limerick

About two miles from Caherconlish lie the ruins of an old church or abbey at Ludden, with the east wall perfect and portions of the north and south walls standing. Stones bearing a rough alto-relievo crucifixion figure are built into the walls and the west boundary fence.

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I now proceed to Ludden. This parish lies south of Kilcullen, and the main road between Caherconlish and Ballyneety passes through it. About two miles from Caherconlish, and a few yards south of the road, lies the graveyard in which are the ruins of the old church or abbe)-. The east wall is quite perfect, and also considerable portions of the north and south walls are left. At the east end the church is about twenty-five feet wide inside, and about forty-five in length. In the north and south walls, a few feet from the east wall, and about six feet from the ground, are inserted two stones of the same size two and a-half feet by one foot)
Lewis mentions that the rectory of Luddon was impropriate in Viscoui t Southwell.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 273

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The road between Caherconlish and Ballyneety passes through the parish of Ludden, which lies south of Kilcullen. About two miles from Caherconlish, near the road, lies a graveyard with the ruins of an old church or abbey. The east wall still stands perfect, and considerable portions of the north and south walls remain. The church measures about 25 feet wide inside at the east end and about 45 feet in length. Built into the north and south walls, a few feet from the east wall and about 6 feet from the ground, are two stones of the same size. These and similar stones in the west boundary fence bear a rough crucifixion figure in relief. Lewis records that the rectory was impropriate in Viscount Southwell.

Mac Auliff castle on the Mount in Newmarket demesne

Newmarket · town · Cork

One of three Mac Auliff castles near Newmarket stood in the present demesne of Colonel Aldworth, close to the schoolhouse on top of a hill called the Mount. Many years ago coins were found at this site.

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from the town, on the site of which Neptune Blood built a house early in the century. This may be the castle referred to in the Annals of Loch Ce. This castle is said to have belonged to the Mac Auliffs, but could their territory have extended so close to Kanturk ? The Mac Auliffs held three castles near Newmarket. One was in the present demesne of Colonel Aldworth, just close to the schoolhouse, on the top of a hill called the Mount. Many years ago some coins were found here. Another was about two miles west of the town, not far from the graveyard, and the site of the old parish church of Clonfert. The site of this castle is still called Castle Mac Auliff. About half a mile from this, at opposite side of river, there is a romantic cave in the Island Wood. The people call the rock in which this cave is " Miss Moylan's Rock ;" and they say " Miss Moylan " was a daughter of Mac Auliff, whom her father wished to marry some chief to whom she had a great objection, but Mac Auliff would stand no nonsense, and the wedding day was fixed. On the night before " Miss Moylan" flew from the castle across the river valley, and placing a hand on this rock, which immediately opened, she vanished for ever from human ken. The impress of her hand, or something like it, continued on the rock until about the beginning of this century, when a carpenter, belonging to Newmarket, in a drunken freak, broke it off. The people say his hand withered immediately, and that he came to a bad end. Not far from the rock there is a well, Tober Srulane, whoever drinks the water of which will infallibly have to return to Newmarket.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 192

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Newmarket is a town the road passes through, and the Mac Auliffs once held three castles near it. One stood on top of a hill called the Mount, in the demesne of Colonel Aldworth, close to the schoolhouse. Many years ago, coins were found there. A second castle stood about two miles west of the town, not far from the graveyard and the site of the old parish church of Clonfert. That site is still called Castle Mac Auliff. About half a mile from it, on the opposite side of the river, there is a cave in the Island Wood. The people call the rock around it Miss Moylan's Rock. Miss Moylan was a daughter of Mac Auliff. Her father wished her to marry some chief to whom she had a great objection, but Mac Auliff would stand no nonsense, and the wedding day was fixed. On the night before, Miss Moylan fled from the castle across the river valley. She placed a hand on the rock, which immediately opened, and she vanished for ever from human ken. The impress of her hand, or something like it, stayed on the rock until about the beginning of this century, when a carpenter belonging to Newmarket, in a drunken freak, broke it off. The people say his hand withered immediately, and that he came to a bad end. Not far from the rock there is a well, Tober Srulane. Whoever drinks the water will infallibly have to return to Newmarket.

Nixon family of Youghal inquiry

Youghal · town · Cork

A query seeks information on the Nixon family of Youghal, including Madam Nixon, daughter of Admiral Crosbie, and her descendants who married into the Green family of Youghal.

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that there was a " Madam Nixon, daughter of Admiral Crosbie, who was a nephew of the Duke of Hamilton " there, whose daughter, Miss Nixon, married William Green, of Youghal. I should like to be able to identify " Madam Nixon and her Crosbie ancestors. William Green's son was Charles Nixon Green, of Youghal, who married in 1772, Anna, daughter of George Boles, of Mount Prospect. Were these Nixons related to the Nixons of county Kilkenny, or to the family formerly living at Nixon Hall, near Enniskillen, in county Fermanagh ? The Parish Register of Youghal might throw some light on the question. A. R.
Original T)ocunr[ents.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 216

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Someone once asked about a family of this town, the Nixons. Madam Nixon was the daughter of Admiral Crosbie, who was a nephew of the Duke of Hamilton. Her daughter, Miss Nixon, married William Green of Youghal. William Green's son was Charles Nixon Green, also of Youghal, who married in 1772 Anna, daughter of George Boles of Mount Prospect. The writer wondered whether these Nixons were related to the Nixons of county Kilkenny, or to the family formerly living at Nixon Hall near Enniskillen in county Fermanagh. The Parish Register of Youghal, they said, might throw some light on the question.

Ogham stone discovered in rath south of Raithlenn

Gurranes · townland · Cork

An ogham stone with about twenty-seven well-preserved letters was discovered in one of the raths about half a mile south of the central rath of Raithlenn. The stone remains where it was found.

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tovvnland of Gurranes, about six or seven miles by road north of Bandon, and about three miles south-east of Crookstown station on the Macroom line. This portion of the townland was known by the old people as K4t;-K47r;lju. Probably the small rath on its western side is the one called after Brian's daughter, Sadhbh, 4)110 SAirb 4t) "OUT} yo t)&\i, " Sadhbh's court is this western court." H<xt eujlcjnn was called after CUjlcerjn, Cian's harper ; it still exists and gives its name to the townland lying north of Raithlenn. 4)1111 "Cfl4J5r)e-4jl), " Draighnean's Fort,'; was called after Cian's trumpeter ; it stood on the limestone rock where Castlemore was afterwards built. The site of Dun Drinane church is still pointed out adjacent to the castle on the east side. A portion of the cemetery was lately discovered at the foot of the rock in clearing a farm yard. This place lies two and a half miles in a straight line north-west of Raithlenn. The Ford of the Spoils on the east must have been near where the public road now crosses the stream, north-east of the great rath. The Rath of the Poets, the Rath of the Women, the Rath of Cuan O Lochain (the ollamh), the Rath of the doorkeeper (Dubhthach), stood inside the grounds of Gurranes House, east of high road, and were levelled, and their underground chambers filled with clay within the recollection of the labourers I met there some thirty years ago. The top of the inside rampart of Rath-Raithlenn was covered with small mounds containing cinerary urns, which were broken and their fragments scattered about, doubtless by treasure-seekers. A large number of raths still remain at a little distance to the south and east. These must have been the residences of the guards and military followers of the king. I discovered an ogham stone in one of them; it has some twenty-seven letters, well preserved, and lies where it was found, about half a mile south of the central rath. This identification of Raithlenn fixes also the birthplace of St. Finnbarr, as his father, Amergin, was smith to Tighearnach, the king of Raithlenn, and his mother a ward of the king. I suggest that this district offers a rich field for exploration; its chief features are still preserved. We have records carrying its history back to the dawn of Christianity, and it may have existed long before.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 259

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Somewhere around here, in Gurranes, an ogham stone was discovered in one of the raths about half a mile south of the central rath of Raithlenn. It bears some twenty-seven letters, well preserved, and it still lies where it was found. A large number of raths remain at a little distance to the south and east of the central rath, and these must have been the residences of the guards and military followers of the king. The ogham stone turned up in one of those. The central rath itself, Rath-Raithlenn, once had its inner rampart covered with small mounds containing cinerary urns. Those urns were broken and their fragments scattered about, doubtless by treasure-seekers. The raths known as the Rath of the Poets, the Rath of the Women, the Rath of Cuan O Lochain, who was the ollamh, and the Rath of the doorkeeper, Dubhthach, stood inside the grounds of Gurranes House, east of the high road. They were levelled, and their underground chambers filled with clay, within the recollection of the labourers the writer met there some thirty years before. A small rath on the western side was probably the one called after Brian's daughter, Sadhbh. The name Raithlenn connects to the early Christian period. The writer notes that identifying Raithlenn fixes also the birthplace of Saint Finnbarr, as his father, Amergin, was smith to Tighearnach, the king of Raithlenn, and his mother was a ward of the king. The district, the writer suggests, offers a rich field for exploration.

Old Countess's birthplace at Dromana

Dromana · townland · Waterford

The Old Countess of Desmond was born at Dromana, and the author imagines she shared old Geraldine legends and antiquated gossip with Sir Walter Raleigh about the whole countryside between Inchiquin and her birthplace.

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The Earl of Leicester's account of the Old Countess appearing at Queen Elizabeth's court to beg for means of subsistence may be considered as a pure fiction in face of two leases drawn up by Sir Walter Raleigh, where he recognizes her prior claim by saying that " the rent was to be doubled, and a light horseman and equipments provided for Sir Walter's use, after the death of ye Ladie Cattelyn Ould Countess Dowager of Desmond, widdowe," which proves that she could not have been reduced to penury by the attainder of Earl Garrett. It would be a romance nearer to truth to picture the learned Sir Walter Raleigh, in the intervals of planting cherry trees, tobacco and potatoes in his garden, or attending to the municipal affairs of Youghal as its mayor, occasionally riding over to Inchiquin Castle, or perchance meeting the active old Countess on her weekly walks to Youghal, and conversing with her on tales of the past. We can imagine the gallant fair-haired knight of Elizabeth's court, with keen and sagacious mien, exercising all his powers of entertainment in order to acquire more information from the aged lady, whose long span of life he expressly notices, although he nowhere mentions the precise number of her years. No doubt he told her stories of his voyages to America, and may have presented her with potatoes and cherries, then a complete novelty in Ireland ; even, perhaps, going so far as to show her how soothing and pleasant a pastime was the smoking of tobacco. Garrulous, as the old usually are, the dowager on her side may have rather enjoyed Sir Walter's visits, and may have disclosed for his benefit many an old Geraldine legend and tale, and much antiquated gossip concerning the whole country side between Inchiquin and her birthplace, Dromana.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 96

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Somewhere around here is Dromana, the birthplace of the Old Countess of Desmond. The story goes that the Earl of Leicester told how she appeared at Queen Elizabeth's court to beg for means of subsistence. But the author of this passage calls that a pure fiction. He points to two leases drawn up by Sir Walter Raleigh, in which Raleigh recognised her prior claim. The lease said the rent was to be doubled, and a light horseman and equipment provided for Sir Walter's use, after the death of the Ladie Cattelyn Ould Countess Dowager of Desmond, widowe. That, the author says, proves she could not have been reduced to penury by the attainder of Earl Garrett. The author offers a different picture. He imagines the learned Sir Walter Raleigh, between planting cherry trees, tobacco, and potatoes in his garden, or tending to the affairs of Youghal as its mayor, riding over to Inchiquin Castle, or perhaps meeting the active old Countess on her weekly walks to Youghal. The two would converse on tales of the past. The gallant fair-haired knight of Elizabeth's court, with keen and sagacious mien, would exercise all his powers of entertainment to draw information from the aged lady, whose long span of life he expressly noticed, though he never gave the precise number of her years. He told her stories of his voyages to America, may have presented her with potatoes and cherries, then a complete novelty in Ireland, and perhaps even showed her how soothing and pleasant a pastime was the smoking of tobacco. Garrulous, as the old usually are, the dowager on her side may have enjoyed Sir Walter's visits, and disclosed for his benefit many an old Geraldine legend and tale, and much antiquated gossip concerning the whole countryside between Inchiquin and her birthplace, Dromana.

Owney or Abington Abbey's French origins

Owney and Arra · barony · Tipperary

Owney, also called Abington, was a daughter house of Lovignac in France and one of four Cistercian abbeys founded in the dioceses of Cashel and Emly.

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county Louth. Within less than a century Cistercian abbeys sprang up in every diocese in Ireland. There were four founded in the two dioceses of Cashel and Emly — Holy Cross, Kilcooley, Owney or Abington, and Hore Abbey. Holy Cross probably got its first monks from the Continent. Kilcooley was a daughter of Jerpoint, county Kilkenny; Hore Abbey of Mellifont; and Owney of Lovignac in France. Holy Cross and Kilcooley were founded by King Donald O'Brien. The following is a translation of his charter granted to the former house in the year A.D. 1182 : —
" Donald, by the grace of God King of Limerick, to all kings, dukes, earls, barons, knights, and other Christians in whatever degree throughout Ireland, perpetual greeting in Christ. Know ye all good Christians that I have given, and by this my charter confirmed Cell-uaiter-lamudin, Ballidubain, Balli-e-duibain, Balli-igiridir, Balli-imoeluchain, Gualuehelach [or Ballychelach], Seirdach, Bali-ichcallach, Baliicorcain, and Iconligain-culata, together with their pertinences, for the honour of God Almighty and St. Mary the Virgin, and St. Benedict, and the Holy Cross for the salvation of my soul, and [the souls] of my parents — in fields, in woods, in pastures, in meadows, in waters, in fisheries, in mills, fully, wholly, freely and quietly, to the monks of Holy Cross, in the presence of the Lord Abbot Gregory.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 149

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The road runs through the barony of Owney and Arra, in Tipperary. The name Owney belongs to an abbey called Abington. It was a Cistercian house, and its monks came not from Ireland but from France. Owney was a daughter of Lovignac, an abbey on the Continent. Within less than a century of the Cistercians arriving in Ireland, four abbeys rose in the two dioceses of Cashel and Emly: Holy Cross, Kilcooley, Owney or Abington, and Hore Abbey. Each had its own lineage. Kilcooley was a daughter of Jerpoint in county Kilkenny. Hore Abbey was a daughter of Mellifont. Holy Cross probably got its first monks from the Continent. Owney looked to Lovignac in France. King Donald O'Brien founded two of these houses, Holy Cross and Kilcooley. In 1182 he granted his charter to Holy Cross. He gave lands and woods, pastures, meadows, waters, fisheries, and mills to the monks. The abbot Gregory stood witness. Owney's own founding story is not recorded in what survives. What the record holds is the connection: a thread from France to Tipperary, linking the barony's name to a Cistercian house that drew its life from Lovignac.

Philip Barrie of Lisgriffin pardoned, c.1600

Lisgriffin · townland · Cork · 1600

A pardon around 1600 named Philip fitz John Barrie of Lisgriffin and his wife Ellice Lombard. Philip John Barry's altar tomb, bearing a Latin inscription in raised Lombardic capitals, is in the chancel of Buttevant Abbey.

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fitz Wm. Synane. Recites that Lord Fermoy had submitted to the Earl of Essex on promise of pardon and of being in the same position as previous to his entering into rebellion." Fiant 6,465 (date destroyed, Lord Deputy's warrant dated January 27, 1600), is "a pardon to John Barri of Liscarrull, county Cork, esq. ; Ellen ny Dermod Carthy, his wife ; Philip fitz John Barrie of Lisgriffin ;(s> Ellice Lombard, his wife ; Teig O'Kiefe of Rathinclare ; McShane of Coullcawm ; Joan Lacie, his wife ; Nich. Barrie of Annagh ; Sawe ny Dalie, his wife ; Pierse Shenan (Synan)," and some hundreds others, " provided that they appear and submit themselves before the president, chief and second justice, and attorney of the province of Munster within three months, and be sufficiently bound with sureties to keep the peace and answer at sessions in the several counties where they dwell when called to answer the demands of any subject according to justice. The pardon shall not extend to any in prison or on bail to appear, or any priests, seminarists, or Jesuits, nor include intrusion on Crown lands or debts to the Crown." Fiant 6,377 (March 18, 1600), is a pardon to several persons throughout various parts of Munster, including " Nicholas Syname of Bibblogstown, gent., and Shane Shinane of same, yeoman."
But the Synans were not always fighting and then suing for pardon from " an earthly king or queen." Even in those troublous times there was at least one member of this family — perhaps he of Byblox — who remembered the monition that

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 304

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Somewhere close to Lisgriffin, a pardon was issued at the start of 1600. Lord Fermoy had submitted to the Earl of Essex on a promise of pardon and of being restored to the position he held before entering rebellion. The Lord Deputy's warrant was dated January 27, 1600. The pardon named John Barri of Liscarrull, county Cork, and his wife Ellen ny Dermod Carthy. It named Philip fitz John Barrie of Lisgriffin, and his wife Ellice Lombard. It named Teig O'Kiefe of Rathinclare, McShane of Coullcawm and his wife Joan Lacie, Nich. Barrie of Annagh and his wife Sawe ny Dalie, and Pierse Shenan. Several hundred others were included. All had to appear and submit themselves before the president, chief and second justice, and attorney of the province of Munster within three months. They had to be sufficiently bound with sureties to keep the peace and answer at sessions in the counties where they dwelt, when called to answer the demands of any subject according to justice. The pardon did not extend to anyone in prison or on bail to appear, nor to any priests, seminarists, or Jesuits, nor to intrusion on Crown lands or debts to the Crown. Philip John Barry's altar tomb, bearing a Latin inscription in raised Lombardic capitals, lies in the chancel of Buttevant Abbey.

Philip Roche, M.P. for Kinsale, 1639

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1639

Philip Roche of Kinsale was M.P. for Kinsale in 1639. He lived in Cork Street, Kinsale, and his estates were later forfeited by Cromwell.

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(q.v.) He lived in Cork Street, Kinsale ; his estates were forfeited by Cromwell. He is said to have died unmarried.
Roche, Redmond, of Cahirdangan.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 131

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Kinsale sends members to parliament in this era. In 1639, Philip Roche was M.P. for Kinsale. He lived in Cork Street. His estates were later forfeited by Cromwell, and he is said to have died unmarried.

Relief of Kilmallock barracks from Kilfinane

Kilmallock · town · Limerick · 1867

On the morning of 6 March, Sub-Inspector Oliver Milling proceeded from Kilfinane to Kilmallock with a small body of constabulary to relieve a party attacked by Fenians in the police barrack, and together with them routed the assailants.

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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
MEDALS.

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Kilmallock is a town you may pass through. On the morning of 6 March 1867, Sub-Inspector Oliver Milling set out from Kilfinane with a small body of constabulary, to relieve a party in the police barrack attacked by Fenians. Together they routed the assailants.

Repair of Cork's North and South Gate Bridges, 1710

Cork · city · Cork · 1710

An account of October 1710 records wages paid to carpenters, sawyers, labourers, and an overseer for mending the bridges at the North and South Gates of Cork. A skilled carpenter earned 2s. 6d. per day, while labourers received 6d. and porters 3d.

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Pay the above four pounds, seventeen shillings and sixpence, for mending ye bridges of ye North and South Gates. Edward Hoare, Mayr.
Reed, the Contence of the above order, October ye fourth, 17 10.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 28

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In 1710, the bridges at Cork's North and South Gates needed mending. Edward Hoare, the mayor, signed the order: pay four pounds, seventeen shillings and sixpence for the work. It was received on the fourth of October that year. Carpenters earned two shillings and sixpence a day, labourers sixpence, porters three.

Rev. Spratt's ministry at Mitchelstown, 1660

Mitchelstown · townland · Cork · 1660

The Reverend Devereux Spratt was sent by the Commissioners at Dublin to preach at Mitchelstown in 1660 and continued there for several years. He purchased lands nearby from Ensign White at six shillings and eight pence per acre.

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The last account of the Condon family is from The Autobiography of the Reverend Devereux Spratt. He says, " In 1660 I was sent down, from the Commissioners at Dublin to preach at Mitchelstown, where I continued divers years. At my lodging I met one Ensign White, who sold me Turbeg and Ballyboy at six shillings and eight pence an acre, and which I still enjoy and keep. On June 3rd, 1G63, I was alarmed by
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Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 294

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Somewhere around here, the Reverend Devereux Spratt preached in 1660. He had been sent by the Commissioners at Dublin, and he continued there for several years. At his lodging he met Ensign White, who sold him Turbeg and Ballyboy at six shillings and eight pence an acre. Spratt said he still enjoyed and kept those lands.

Samuel Jervois sworn suffrain of Clonakilty

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1729

In October 1729, Samuel Jervois of Brade was sworn in as suffrain of the borough of Clonakilty for the ensuing year. The ensigns of authority were delivered to him by the suffrain burgesses and deputy recorder.

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Cloi "hnih'lt • ^'er ^29 Pursuant to tne nomination of Richard Earle of Cork and Burlington lord of the soyle, Samuel Jervois of Brade eqre was sworn suffrain of said burrough for the ensuing year and had the ensigns of authority delivered to him by the undernamed suffrain burgesses and deputy recorder. At the same court Mr. William Birde, Mr. Herbert Baldwin and Mr. Richard Baldwin were admitted and sworn freemen.
Roger Bernard Suffn. James Cox John Townesend

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 159

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Coming through Clonakilty now. In October 1729, on the nomination of Richard, Earl of Cork and Burlington, lord of the soil, Samuel Jervois of Brade was sworn suffrain of this borough for the ensuing year. The ensigns of authority were delivered to him by the suffrain burgesses and the deputy recorder. At the same court, William Birde, Herbert Baldwin, and Richard Baldwin were admitted and sworn freemen. The record names Roger Bernard as suffrain, with James Cox and John Townesend also listed.

Scattery Island curse on women who land

Scattery Island · townland · Clare · 540

St. Senan founded a monastic establishment on Scattery Island (Inis Cathaigh) in the Shannon about 540, with a rule that no female was permitted to land. Local tradition holds that any young lady who disobeys and lands on the island may bid farewell to matrimony.

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This may be so, but I am told that if any young lady disobeys the saint's injunction and lands on the island, she may bid farewell to matrimony for the rest of her days.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 207

As the companion tells it

Somewhere close to Scattery Island, Saint Senan founded a monastery around 540, and laid down that no woman was to land here. The old tradition says that any young lady who disobeys and lands on the island may bid farewell to matrimony for the rest of her days.

Sir John Perceval's Kinsale marriage and burial

Kinsale · town · Cork · 1655–1679

Sir John Perceval of Buxton, M.P. for Cork County (1661–1665), married Catherine, daughter of Sir Robert Southwate of Kinsale, in 1655. She died in 1679 and was buried at Kinsale.

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He married, 14th February, 1655, Catherine, daughter of Sir Robert Southwate, of Kinsale (she died 17th August, 1679, and buried at Kinsale).
He died in Dublin 1st November, 1665, and was buried in St. Audren's church there. Ancestor of the Earls of Egmont.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 86

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Coming through Kinsale now. Sir John Perceval, member of Parliament for Cork County, married Catherine, daughter of Sir Robert Southwate of Kinsale, in 1655. She died on 17 August 1679 and was buried here in the town. He himself died in Dublin in 1665 and was buried there, an ancestor of the Earls of Egmont.

Sir Richard Church, a notable son of Cork

Cork · city · Cork · 1800–1873

Sir Richard Church, a soldier who served in Italy and Greece, was the son of a Cork merchant. The reviewer notes his adventurous life as a proud connection for the city of Cork.

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As the account of the life of a brave and good son of Cork, the book is well entitled to a notice in this Journal, and we can recommend it to our readers as worthy of perusal. D. F.
Second Series. — Vol. II., No. 17.]

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 116

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Cork was the birthplace of Sir Richard Church, a soldier who served in Italy and Greece and the son of a merchant here. A reviewer called him "a brave and good son of Cork" and recommended the book of his life as worthy of perusal.

Thomas Aderley, MP for Bandon and Clonakilty

Bandon · town · Cork · 1649–1792

Thomas Aderley, eldest son of Edward Aderley of Gloucestershire, an officer in King Charles's Munster army before 1649, served as member of Parliament for Bandon and Clonakilty for forty years. He died in 1792.

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Thomas Aderley, eldest son of Edward Aderley of Gloucestershire, an officer in King Charles' Munster army before 1649. Thomas was member of Parliament for Bandon and Clonakilty for forty years. He married, in 1740, Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Bernard and widow of Viscount Charlemont ; and secondly, Margaret Bourke. He died in 1792.
The Barter family descend from three brothers who were captains of infantry in the army of William III.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130

As the companion tells it

Bandon has a parliamentary history worth noting. Thomas Aderley, eldest son of Edward Aderley of Gloucestershire, sat as member of Parliament for Bandon and Clonakilty for forty years. His father had been an officer in King Charles's Munster army before 1649. Thomas married first, in 1740, Elizabeth, daughter of Francis Bernard and widow of Viscount Charlemont, and secondly Margaret Bourke. He died in 1792.

Tonson's Bank founded on Paul Street, Cork, 1768

Paul Street · street · Cork · 1768

Richard Tonson of Dunkettle, who sat as MP for Baltimore for forty-six years, founded Tonson's bank, established in Paul Street, Cork, on 12th May 1768. He devised his large estates to his natural son, Colonel William Hull, afterwards Tonson.

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Eldest son of Henry Tonson, by Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Richard Hull, m.p. {q.v.) He was born 6th January, 1695 ; devisee, 1718, of the estates of a Major Butler, who was no relative, but left them to Tonson " because he (Butler) had known and served with his grandfather in the civil wars of 1642"; freeman of Kinsale, 1719 ; sat uninterruptedly for the borough for forty-six years. Was founder of Tonson's bank, which was established in Paul Street, Cork, 12th May, 1768 {see my " Private Bankers of Cork and the South of Ireland," Journal, vol. ii., 1st series, p. 9).
He married, first, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Tynlc, m.p. {q.v.), and had an only daughter, who died unmarried ; he married secondly, Peniel, daughter of Colonel Gates, and widow of Michael Becher, m.p. {q.v.), of Affadown, by whom he had no issue.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 190

As the companion tells it

Tonson's Bank was a private bank founded on Paul Street in Cork. Richard Tonson established it on the 12th of May, 1768. He was the eldest son of Henry Tonson, born on the 6th of January, 1695. In 1718, he became devisee of the estates of a Major Butler, who was no relative but left them to Tonson, as the record says, "because he had known and served with his grandfather in the civil wars of 1642." He was made a freeman of Kinsale in 1719, and sat for the borough for forty-six years uninterrupted. He married first Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Tynlc, a member of parliament, and had an only daughter, who died unmarried. He married secondly Peniel, daughter of Colonel Gates and widow of Michael Becher, a member of parliament, of Affadown, by whom he had no issue.

Troops stationed at Nettleville Barracks

Nettleville Demesne · townland · Cork · 1803

On August 1, 1803, the captain ordered one lieutenant and twenty privates into Nettleville Barracks while the remainder of the corps went to Macroom. Arms and ammunition returns were forthwith made to General Myers.

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"August 1, 1803. This day received a letter from B. Major Fenton, ordering the Muskerry Corps upon permanent duty at whatever place or advance post the captain may deem most useful to the service ; also requiring a return of the state of the arms, ammunition, etc., and to be forthwith made to General Myers, which was accordingly done. The captain ordered out one lieutenant and twenty privates into Nettleville Barracks, the remainder of the corps into Macroom. The captain ordered a patrol of a sergeant and ten men to scour the country every night if necessary.
" August yd. The patrole were out last night and found all quiet and orderly.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 12

As the companion tells it

Somewhere close to Nettleville Demesne, troops were stationed at Nettleville Barracks. On August 1, 1803, Major Fenton sent a letter ordering the Muskerry Corps onto permanent duty at whatever place or advance post the captain deemed most useful. A return of the state of arms and ammunition was required and was forthwith made to General Myers. The captain ordered one lieutenant and twenty privates into Nettleville Barracks, the remainder of the corps into Macroom. The captain also ordered a patrol of a sergeant and ten men to scour the country every night if necessary. By August 3, the patrol had been out the night before and found all quiet and orderly.

Walter Brown settles at Kilpeacon

Kilpeacon · townland · Limerick · 1675–1700

Walter Brown settled at Kilpeacon in the last quarter of the seventeenth century, having come from Wexford. He married Catherine, a daughter of the Knight of Glen, and his descendants, the Camas Browns, served in Continental wars during the eighteenth century.

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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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Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 209

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Somewhere around here, a family called the Camas Browns took root. Walter Brown came from Wexford and settled at Kilpeacon in the beginning of the last quarter of the seventeenth century. He married Catherine, a daughter of the Knight of Glen. From that marriage came the line known as the Camas Browns, one of two chief families of Browns in county Limerick. The other family, the Hospital Browns, descended from Sir Valentine Browne, who received a large grant of the Desmond land at Hospital from Queen Elizabeth and built a castle there, now in ruins and known as Kenmare Castle. But it is Walter Brown's line that belongs to this place. Several members of the Camas Browns covered themselves with glory in the Continental wars of the eighteenth century. One 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. James Brown's granddaughter became Marchioness of Clanrickarde. So a man from Wexford put down roots at Kilpeacon, and over the generations his descendants carried the name into foreign wars, into trade in Limerick, and into the peerage.

Absence of political disturbance in late 18th-century Clonakilty

Clonakilty · town · Cork

Despite excitement in other parts of Ireland at the end of the eighteenth century, there were no traces of political disturbance or angry class feeling in Clonakilty. The only case in which a man of better position appeared as accuser was decided against him.

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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.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 189

As the companion tells it

Clonakilty is a town that stayed quiet when the rest of Ireland was restless. At the end of the eighteenth century, other parts of the country were full of excitement, but there are no traces of any political disturbance or angry class feeling here. 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. The case dragged on for some time, and 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 20 years from the last meeting. The character of the town had not altered. One assault is the only case entered for trial. It went before a jury the following month, but their verdict is not recorded, and that ends the Council and Sessions Book of Clonakilty.

Barony of Courceys under independent lord de Courcey

Courceys · barony · Cork

The small barony of Courceys was governed by a lord, de Courcey, who claimed independence from both MacCarthy and Fitzgerald authority. It stood apart from the surrounding territorial divisions of South Munster.

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To complete our survey we have only to mention the town of Kinsale, one of the few points in the county which in the fifteenth century in anyway acknowledged the English rule ; and the small barony of Courceys, whose lord, de Courcey, claimed independence alike of MacCarthy or Fitzgerald.
Passing now to the possessions of the Earls of Desmond, we must first notice the towns of Cork, Youghal, and Limerick, all owning direct allegiance to the crown of England ; though Limerick, at least, practically governed itself as a free city, making war on Galway by sea, or on the O'Briens by land, without any regard to the orders of the Deputy in Dublin.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 210

As the companion tells it

You're passing through the barony of Courceys in County Cork. In the fifteenth century this was a small barony whose lord, de Courcey, claimed independence alike of MacCarthy or Fitzgerald. Nearby Kinsale was one of the few points in the county which in any way acknowledged English rule at that time, making this corner of Cork a place where old loyalties held firm against the great Gaelic and Anglo-Norman houses alike.

Birdhill legend orally transmitted in Newport

Newport · town · Mayo · 1832

John Sadleir heard the legend of Oisin and Bran's pup recounted in Newport over sixty years before the article's publication. The author notes that the story is a rehash of several legends by an old Seanachaidh of the last century.

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Some other places, Glenasmoil, near Dublin, and Sliab-na-m-ban, county Tipperary, claim to be the scene of this legend. John Sadleir heard it over sixty years ago in Newport. It is, however, a rehash of several legends by some old Seanachaidh of the last century. J. F. Lynch.
Cork Families.— The following persons, or some of them, were probably natives of Cork, and I shall be glad if anyone can identify them as such : — Mr. Gourney, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fowkes, Mr. and Mrs. May, Mrs. Frank Warden, Mr. William Mawman, Mr. Peter Lucas, Miss Lidia Warden, Mr. Thomas Jacomb, Mr. Whiting, Mrs. Spiller, Mr. Major, Mrs. Crathorn, and Mr. William Foxley. They are mentioned as living from 1742 to 1753 in family notes written in a Prayer Book and Bible by Mr. William Carew, of Lisbon, merchant, son of Mr. Thomas Carevv, of Cork, by his marriage with Susannah Frankland, of Ashgrove, which notes have been printed in the Miscellanea Gcnealogica, second series, vol. iv., p. 321, and third series, vol. i., p. 28.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 114

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As the road takes you through Newport, this is a town where an old legend once passed from mouth to mouth. In 1832, John Sadleir heard the story of Oisin and Bran's pup told here in Newport. Other places lay claim to the same legend. Glenasmoil near Dublin and Sliab-na-m-ban in Tipperary both say the tale belongs to them. The author notes that the story is not one clean legend but a rehash of several, stitched together by some old Seanachaidh of the last century. J. F. Lynch recorded the note. What survives here is a story that travelled, gathered from more than one source by a teller who made it his own, and was heard by Sadleir in this Mayo town over sixty years before it appeared in print.

Bishops buried in Cork Cathedral

Cork · city · Cork · 1782

Archbishop Jemmett Browne died in 1782 and was buried in the cathedral of Cork in the tomb of Colonel Bigot. His remains were later moved by Dr. Caulfield to new graves.

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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

As the companion tells it

In Cork, the cathedral holds the story of Archbishop Jemmett Browne. He was born in 1702, son of Edward Browne of Riverstown, a merchant of Cork, and Judith, daughter 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.

Captain Lionel Becher's house in the fort on Sherkin Island

near Sherkin Island · townland · Cork

Captain Lionel Becher, younger son of Colonel Thomas Becher and brother of Michael, had a good house within the fort on Sherkin Island, as mentioned by Smith.

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Lionel Becher, probably " Lyonel," younger son of Colonel Thomas Becher, and brother of Michael. Smith mentions that Captain Lionel Becher had a good house within the fort on Sherkin Island.
_ , . At a court held for said burrough on St. Luke's day, being the 18th

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 50

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Somewhere around here on Sherkin Island, a fort once held the good house of Captain Lionel Becher. He was the younger son of Colonel Thomas Becher, and brother of Michael. Smith noted the house, standing within the fort's walls.

Clonakilty borough court: burgess elections and freemen admitted

Clonakilty · town · Cork

The Council Book of Clonakilty records court proceedings where burgesses were elected and discharged, and freemen admitted. James Cox was elected burgess in place of John Birde, deceased; Joseph Jervois was discharged due to age and infirmity; and Sir Richard Meade was sworn in his place.

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Mr. James Cox was unanimously elected and sworn burgess of this corporation in room of John Birde esqr deceased pursuant to the statute.
At the same court Joseph Jervois esqr one of the burgesses of this burrough came into court, who by reason of his age and infirmity desir'd to be discharg'd out of the fellowship of the burgesses of this corporation and was by the consent of the undernamed suffrain and burgesses disfranchised out of the same and the Honoble Sir Richard Meade bart. unanimously sworn burgess in his place.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 110

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Up ahead is Clonakilty, in Cork. The old Council Book of this town records a court where James Cox was unanimously elected and sworn burgess in place of John Birde, who had died. At the same court, Joseph Jervois, one of the burgesses, asked to be discharged by reason of his age and infirmity, and was disfranchised with the consent of the sovereign and burgesses. Sir Richard Meade was unanimously sworn burgess in his place.

Clonakilty borough court records from 1710 Council Book

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1710

The Council Book of Clonakilty, held by Rev. J. Hume Townsend, records borough court proceedings from 1710. Entries include the swearing of burgesses, election of suffrains, and appointment of freemen under the borough charter, with Viscount Ikerrin and Ralph Freke among the named officials. Henry Boyle, lord of the town, nominated the suffrain each year.

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At the same court Mr. George Roan, Mr. Thos. Story, Mr. Stephen Jermyn, Mr. John Adams, and Mr. Thomas Bennett, were sworn freemen of the said corporation before the suffrain and undernamed. John Honnor, Suffrn-
Arthur Bernard, of Palace Anne, son of Francis Bernard, of Castlemahon, born 1666, M.P. for Bandon 1713-14. (See "Cork M.P.'s.," Journal Cork Hist. Soc, 2nd ser., i., 75.)

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 22

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Coming through Clonakilty now. The town's Council Book records borough court proceedings from 1710. At one court, suffrain John Honnor swore in George Roan, Thomas Story, Stephen Jermyn, John Adams, and Thomas Bennett as freemen of the corporation. Henry Boyle, lord of the town, nominated the suffrain each year under the borough charter, with Viscount Ikerrin and Ralph Freke among the named officials.

Clonakilty borough elects MPs for 1727 parliament

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1727

At a court of record held for the burrough of Clonakilty on 16 October 1727, the sovereign, burgesses and freemen elected Francis Bernard junr. and Richard Cox to represent the corporation in the forthcoming parliament in Dublin.

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Pursuant to an order to us directed from Richard Cox esqr high sheriff of this county, grounded on his Majesties writt : bearing date the thirteenth day of 7^er ]ast requiring us to elect and chuse two able and discreet burgesses to appear at the next parliament to be held in Dublin the 16th day of Qber next, there to do and consent in behalf of said burrough to all such matters as shall concern the publick good of this kingdom : now we, the soveraigne burgesses and freemen have elected Francis Bernard junr esqr and Richd. Cox esqr the sd. sheriff to represent the corporation in said parliament.
Freemen. David Barky Suffrn.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130

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As you pass through Clonakilty in Cork, you are travelling through an old borough that once sent members to parliament in Dublin. On 16 October 1727, a court of record was held here, and the sovereign, burgesses and freemen elected Francis Bernard, junior, and Richard Cox to represent the corporation. The election was held under a writ from Cox as high sheriff of the county, requiring them to choose two able and discreet burgesses to attend parliament in Dublin and act for the public good of the kingdom.

Clonakilty freemen admissions and courts (1713-1714)

Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1713–1714

The Council Book of the borough of Clonakilty records the admission of numerous freemen and burgesses between 1713 and 1714, including several members of the Donovan family. Joseph Jervois served as suffrain (mayor) during this period, presiding over the local courts.

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At a court held for sd. burrough on Saturday, the 7th of August, ™ ; * 7 ?j 17 14, Mr. Percy Donovan, Barthw Donovan, and Mr. Morgan Donovan were sworn ireemen of sd. corpor. before the suffrain.
Joseph Jervois, Suffrn-

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 25

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As you pass through Clonakilty in Cork, the town's old records note a court held here on Saturday the 7th of August 1714. Percy Donovan, Bartholomew Donovan, and Morgan Donovan were sworn as freemen of the corporation before the suffrain, Joseph Jervois, who served as mayor.

Colours of the Muskerry Cavalry

near Muskerry · street · Cork · 1822–1844

The colours of the Muskerry Cavalry were exhibited at the Cork conversazione, lent by Captain R. Tonson Rye of Rye Court. An orderly book of the same corps covering 1822–44 was also displayed, lent by Sir Augustus Warren of Warren's Court.

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G. quadra, G.rhamni, Dolomedesfimbriata, etc. Mr. Herbert Webb Gillman, vice-president Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, the colours of the Muskerry Cavalry (lent by the owner, Captain R. Tonson Rye, of Rye Court) ; orderly book of the same corps, 1822-44 (lent by Sir Augustus Warren, bart., of Warren's Court), and other exhibits. Mr. J. P. Dalton presented the statue of William III. formerly in the Mansion House, Cork) ; and Mr. Allan P. Swan, F.L.S., pho tographs of micro-fungi, including salmon disease. Mr. W. B. Haynes, coat of an Irish volunteer. Mr. J. H. Bennett, Galway rent roll, temp. Elizabeth ; petition of Kinsale fishermen, temp- Charles I. ; and the Munster Camera Club, frames of photographic transparencies exhibited by Messrs. W. R. Atkins, R. S. Baker, J. Bennett, J. Day, E. Scott, H. Schroter, and C. H. Pearne. The Cross of the Knight of St. Gregory, worn by the late Mr. John Francis Maguire, m.p., Mayor of Cork, and the collar, badge, diploma, and notes of Mr. John Delany, Commendatore of the Order of the Advocates of St. Peter, were to be seen among the exhibits to the conversazione.

Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 112

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Somewhere about Muskerry, a cavalry unit once rode under colours that survived to be shown at a Cork conversazione. The colours of the Muskerry Cavalry were lent by their owner, Captain R. Tonson Rye of Rye Court. Alongside them sat an orderly book of the same corps, covering 1822 to 1844, lent by Sir Augustus Warren of Warren's Court. The book and the colours were displayed among many other exhibits at the conversazione. A statue of William III, formerly in the Mansion House in Cork, was presented by Mr. J. P. Dalton. A coat of an Irish volunteer was shown by Mr. W. B. Haynes. A Galway rent roll from the time of Elizabeth and a petition of Kinsale fishermen from the time of Charles I were among the documents on display. The Cross of the Knight of St. Gregory, worn by the late John Francis Maguire, member of Parliament and Mayor of Cork, could also be seen. Each of these fragments carried its own memory of Cork's past, but the colours and the orderly book alone carried the memory of the Muskerry Cavalry and the men who served between 1822 and 1844.

Destruction of the Short Castle at Moyalloe

Mallow · town · Cork

The Short Castle at Moyalloe, a residence for the Lord President of Munster, was set on fire by Lord Roche and consumed to the ground. Lord Roche was seen directing the carrying in of straw and following it with a firebrand.

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The Short Castle (which was a place of very good receipt and commorancy*^) for the Lord President of Munster) was consumed to
(") i.e. treated. The preservation of the English prisoners by those officers from the violence of the common soldiers is of the same character as the subsequent action of Lord Muskerry, who hung some of his own followers for robbery contrary to express orders.

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As the road passes Mallow, the Short Castle at Moyalloe was a place of very good receipt for the Lord President of Munster. Lord Roche set it on fire. He was seen directing the carrying in of straw and following with a firebrand. The castle was consumed to the ground.

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