Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society

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1. Donogh O'Brien of Duough, Clare, MP for Mallow, 1634

   Duagh · townland · Kerry · 1634–1660

   Donogh O'Brien of Duough, Clare, eldest son of Teige O'Brien, served as MP for Mallow in 1634 and for Clare in 1639. His estates were forfeited by Cromwell but restored by Charles II.

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   His estates were forfeited by Cromwell, but restored by Charles II. He was M.P. also for Clare, 1639.

   He married Honora, daughter of Connor O'Brien, of Leimanach, and had issue.

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 27

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   Somewhere close to Duagh, the story is of Donogh O'Brien of Duough, Clare, eldest son of Teige O'Brien. He served as MP for Mallow in 1634 and for Clare in 1639. He married Honora, daughter of Connor O'Brien of Leimanach, and had issue. His estates were forfeited by Cromwell but restored by Charles II.

2. Glanmire name corruption from Gloun Murria

   near Glanmire · town · Cork

   The author protests against the name 'Glanmire,' arguing its proper name is Glen or Gloun Murria, meaning Mary's Glen, and uses it as an example of how Irish place names get corrupted.

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   Let us come now to "The Marina," which is one of the finest walks in Europe, extending as I may say from the Municipal Buildings to Blackrock Castle, in a si line, with its double row of fine trees, its band house, boat houses, and regatta quay, and its very beautiful views of river scenery, which include the hills of Glanmire, which name I must protest against, for its proper name is Glen, or Gloun Murria (Mary's Glen), which shows how our beautiful Irish names get corrupted The Navigation Wall (quay wall of the Marina), was begun as far back as 1763, "to prevent the channel from being choked with mud." I did not know it until 1838, when it was as far down as Tivoli, or rather opposite Tivoli, and its long white line of solid limestone masonry looked very pretty in the sunset.

   It was rather a ticklish walk though, for one stream of people going down and another coming up, and having to pass each other on four feet, or less than \We feet of a pathway with twenty feet of water at each side. It was mostly small boys, fishermen, or an occasional foolhardy drunken man that ventured along that wall, and the ladies kept aloof while it was in the grub or chrysalis state ; it is very handy for their bicycles now, and wide enough for a marching army. A party of little boys would offer their services as volunteer " navvies " to help the men who were filling in the reclaimed spaces with the dredgings of the river ; but instead of being encouraged and petted, they took the barrows away from us, and hunted us as well, so we had to content ourselves with gathering shells on the sea shore.

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 282

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   The road passes near Glanmire. An author once protested against that name, arguing its proper name is Glen, or Gloun Murria, meaning Mary's Glen. He used it as an example of how beautiful Irish names get corrupted. He was writing about the Marina, one of the finest walks in Europe, extending from the Municipal Buildings to Blackrock Castle in a straight line, with its double row of fine trees, its band house, boat houses, and regatta quay, and its views of river scenery. Those views include the hills here. The Navigation Wall, the quay wall of the Marina, was begun as far back as 1763, to prevent the channel from being choked with mud. The author did not know it until 1838, when it was as far down as Tivoli, and its long white line of solid limestone masonry looked very pretty in the sunset. It was a ticklish walk, with one stream of people going down and another coming up, having to pass each other on four feet or less of a pathway with twenty feet of water at each side. Mostly small boys, fishermen, or an occasional foolhardy drunken man ventured along that wall. The ladies kept aloof while it was in what the author called its "grub or chrysalis state." A party of little boys would offer their services as volunteer navvies to help the men filling in the reclaimed spaces with the dredgings of the river. But instead of being encouraged, the barrows were taken away from them, and they were hunted off, so they had to content themselves with gathering shells on the sea shore.

3. Grand Jury sets grain market prices in Clonakilty, 1775

   Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1775

   In 1775 the Clonakilty Grand Jury presented the market prices of grain for the town and borough: wheat at forty shillings Irish per quarter, oats at eight shillings, and barley at ten shillings. Setting market prices was among the regular duties of the Grand Jury.

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   The Grand Jury, among other duties, had to arrange the market prices of grain. In 1775 they presented that " the middle priced wheat in said town and borrough is sold at forty shillings Irish the quarter, oats at eight shillings the quarter, and barley at ten shillings the quarter of like money." At another time it was presented that a great grievance was done to the inhabitants of the town by the " vending turf in small baskets," so that the buyers were ignorant of the quantity contained in each, and in future the sellers should bring turf in the statute kish, and every basket not containing half a statute kish should be burned by the sergeants-at-mace.

   An entry in 1761 tells that Lieutenant Maximilian Favier, of the Royal Scots, took the oaths and subscribed the declaration appointed by law. But it is not noted whether the oaths were those of a burgess. But the greater number of the entries are summons for assaults. Serious crimes were rare, and although the assaults are described in the most alarming language, " did beat, batter, bloodshed and inhumanly strike," no serious results seem to have followed. In 1765 two men were bound in £100 each to appear at the next and each assize to be held in Cork for the space of one year, in case, a certain " Derby Donovan shall dye within twelve kalander months of assault and wounds he received from the said Virgil Johns, Henry Johns, and others." But Derby Donovan, far from dying, lived to fight another day, and not long after was summoned, "for that he did assault, strike, and knock down, Edward White, of Ardford"; and further, when arrested, instead of going peaceably with the constable, his friends rescued him, and there seems to have been a grand general row.

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 189

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   In the town of Clonakilty, in 1775, the Grand Jury set the market prices of grain. They declared that the middle priced wheat in the town and borough was sold at forty shillings Irish the quarter, oats at eight shillings the quarter, and barley at ten shillings the quarter of like money. Setting market prices was among their regular duties. The Grand Jury also heard grievances. It was presented that a great grievance was done to the inhabitants of the town by the vending of turf in small baskets, so that buyers were ignorant of the quantity contained in each. The sellers were ordered to bring turf in the statute kish, and every basket not containing half a statute kish was to be burned by the sergeants-at-mace. The greater number of entries in these records are summonses for assaults. Serious crimes were rare, and although the assaults are described in the most alarming language, "did beat, batter, bloodshed and inhumanly strike," no serious results seem to have followed. In 1765 two men were bound in £100 each to appear at the next and each assize to be held in Cork for the space of one year, in case a certain Derby Donovan should dye within twelve calendar months of assault and wounds he received from Virgil Johns, Henry Johns, and others. But Derby Donovan, far from dying, lived to fight another day. Not long after he was summoned for assaulting, striking, and knocking down Edward White of Ardford. And when arrested, instead of going peaceably with the constable, his friends rescued him, and there seems to have been a grand general row. An entry from 1761 records that Lieutenant Maximilian Favier of the Royal Scots took the oaths and subscribed the declaration appointed by law, though it is not noted whether the oaths were those of a burgess.

4. Hugh Norcott kept hounds at Ballybeg near Cahirmee

   Ballybeg · townland · Cork

   The huntsman Daniel Callaghan carried the horn for eight years for Mr. Hugh Norcott, who maintained his pack of hounds at his residence in Ballybeg near Cahirmee.

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   Old Dan. — The veteran huntsman Daniel Callaghan, known as " Old Dan,'' was born in 1763 at Ballyclough, near Mallow, He went into service at the age ol" fourteen, and was kennel boy to Lord Lisle for two years, and whip for four years. He was then appointed huntsman to Lord Lisle's nephew, Mr. Lysaght, whose hounds he hunted for seven years, and then carried the horn for eight years for Mr. Hugh Norcott, who kept hounds at his residence, Ballybeg, near Cahirmee. His next

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   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 138

   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere around here at Ballybeg, Hugh Norcott kept his hounds. The veteran huntsman Daniel Callaghan, known as Old Dan, was born in 1763 at Ballyclough near Mallow. He went into service at fourteen, spending two years as kennel boy to Lord Lisle and four years as whip. He then served as huntsman to Lord Lisle's nephew, Mr. Lysaght, hunting his hounds for seven years. After that he carried the horn for eight years for Mr. Hugh Norcott, who kept hounds at his residence here in Ballybeg, near Cahirmee.

5. John Ormsby of Athlacca, MP for Charleville

   Athlacca · parish · Limerick · 1665–1699

   John Ormsby of Athlacca, county Limerick, and Ballyvenoge served as M.P. for Charleville 1695–99 and Kilmallock 1692–95. His grandfather Arthur Ormsby received grants of lands in counties of Cork and Limerick in 1665.

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   Eldest son of Arthur Ormsby, of Ballyvenogue, county Limerick, and grandson of Arthur Ormsby, who in 1665 had grants of lands in counties of Cork and Limerick. Was M.P. also for Kilmallock, 1692-95.

   He married, 25th April, 1685, Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Kingston, and had an only son, who d.s.p., and two daughters.

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 86

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   The parish of Athlacca was where John Ormsby lived. His grandfather Arthur Ormsby had grants of land in Cork and Limerick in 1665. John sat as MP for Kilmallock from 1692 to 1695 and for Charleville from 1695 to 1699. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Kingston, on the 25th of April 1685, and had one son, who died without issue, and two daughters.

6. Kilbeg Castle near Bandon, residence of William Wiseman

   Kilbeg · townland · Cork · 1634–1639

   William Wiseman, M.P. for Bandon 1634–1639, resided at Kilbeg Castle near Bandon, the ruins of which were still extant at the time of writing. He presided at courts for inquisitions held at the king's old castle in Cork, at Bandon, and other places in the county.

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   Was escheator of Munster, and presided at the courts for inquisitions held at the king's old castle, Cork, at Bandon, and other places in the county. Resided at Kilbeg Castle, near Bandon, the ruins of which are still extant.

   6) When mayor he " pulled down the sign of the ' Duke of Monmouth's Head,' lately set up, and caused it to be burnt with great form and solemnity."

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 214

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   Somewhere close to Kilbeg, William Wiseman lived in Kilbeg Castle, near Bandon. He was escheator of Munster, and presided at courts for inquisitions held at the king's old castle in Cork, at Bandon, and other places in the county. When mayor he "pulled down the sign of the 'Duke of Monmouth's Head,' lately set up, and caused it to be burnt with great form and solemnity." The ruins of his castle were still standing.

7. Lord Philip Hodnet of Great Island slain in battle, 1329

   near Great Island · townland · Cork · 1329

   In 1329, John FitzRobert Keating, Lord Philip Hodnet of the Great Island, and Hugh Condon were slain in battle by the Harrys and Roches in Cork county.

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   In 1329 John FitzRobert Keating, Lord Philip Hodnet, of the Great

   Island, and Hugh Condon, were slain in battle by the Harrys and Roches

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 277

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   Somewhere close to Great Island, in 1329, three men met their deaths in battle. John FitzRobert Keating, Lord Philip Hodnet of the Great Island, and Hugh Condon were slain by the Harrys and the Roches here in County Cork.

8. Muskerry Legion parades at Carrigadrohid

   Carrigadrohid · townland · Cork · 1804

   The first troop of the Muskerry Cavalry paraded in their new clothing at Carrigadrohid in January 1804, where Captain Warren proposed new members to the corps.

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   "January ibth. This day the first troop paraded with new clothing at Carrigadrohid. Captain Warren proposed the following young men to be members of the 1st troop, and was seconded by Lieut. Coppinger : — Thos. Lindsay, John Barrett, junr-, Cornelius Delany, Maurice Lane, John Lane, Edward Grainger. To be called for next parade day.

   "January 50I/1. Two of those proposed on the 26th were admitted, viz., Thos. Lindsay and J no. Barrett, j1'-

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 13

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   Close to Carrigadrohid, in January 1804, the first troop of the Muskerry Cavalry paraded in their new clothing. Captain Warren proposed six young men for membership, seconded by Lieutenant Coppinger: Thomas Lindsay, John Barrett junior, Cornelius Delany, Maurice Lane, John Lane, and Edward Grainger. They were to be called for next parade day. Later that January, two of those proposed on the 26th were admitted: Thomas Lindsay and John Barrett junior.

9. Night encampment at Doneraile after battle

   Doneraile · townland · Cork

   Captain Jephson and his men stayed the night at Doneraile following the battle near Ballyhea. Only one man of Captain Jephson's company was killed, and Lieutenant Cooke was lightly wounded in the thigh with a pike during the first encounter.

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   The captain and his men stayed that night at Downeraile, ot whom there was only one man of Captain Jephson's killed, and at the first encounter, with a shot, and a valiant gentleman of his troop, Lieutenant Cooke, lightly hurt in the thigh with a pike.

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

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 47

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   Close to Doneraile, Captain Jephson and his men stayed the night after the battle. Only one man of his company was killed, at the first encounter, with a shot. And Lieutenant Cooke, a valiant gentleman of the troop, was lightly hurt in the thigh with a pike. A short time after, Captain Jephson rode to Cork to revisit the sick Lord President and receive his commands. He brought back 200 musketeers taken from the companies at Cork, under Sir John Browne and Captain Prise, both experienced in military discipline. The Lord President directed Captain Jephson to pursue such services as he should advise. Of the 200, 100 were to be garrisoned at Mallow and the other 100 there. After a day or two's rest, Captain Jephson marched with a good part of them and some of the troops over the mountains towards the county of Limerick, bringing carriages to fetch home the corn they had left in Ballyhea Castle. As they went they encountered a castle called Ballynageragh, the freehold of Sir Philip Percival, whom the writer calls a man of rare, honest, and most heroic endowments. The busy Lord Roche had put a company of men there who at first refused to surrender upon any terms. When they perceived the English were in earnest, they quickly accepted quarter for safety of their lives. In the castle they found good store of corn, which having taken, they set the castle on fire.

10. Record barometer reading at Cork, January 1892

    Cork · city · Cork · 1892

    On January 9th of the year of publication, the barometer corrected to sea level and freezing point reached 31 inches at Cork, an unusually high reading. As is generally the case with such high barometric pressure, the air was still and a slight haze obscured the view of distant objects.

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    The mean height of the barometer in the British Isles, at sea level and reduced to freezing point, is 29/95 inches. Once in twelve months it may rise to 3070 inches, and fall to 2870 inches. In the winter of 1837-8 it fell to below 28 inches, the lowest recorded this century ; and on the 18th of January, 1882, it rose to 30-94 inches. On the latter occasion the probability of a rapid fall was telegraphed to all the mining districts, as the pent up gases would be set at liberty through quickly-diminished atmospheric pressure. Since then, viz., on the 9th of last January, the barometer, corrected to sea level and freezing point, reached 31 inches at Cork. As is generally the case with an unusually high barometer, the air was still, and a slight haze obscured the view of distant objects.

    According to the meteorologist, Dove, it is calculated that the mean temperature of the whole earth is 58 degrees Fahrenheit ; that of the northern hemisphere being 597 degrees ; and of the southern, 56-5 degrees. The difference is principally owing to the fact that the sun shines about seven days longer in the northern hemisphere than in the southern ; the greater extent of land in the former causes greater extremes of temperature, so that the difference between the summers of the two hemispheres is greater than would otherwise be naturally inferred from the difference between their annual mean temperature.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 128

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    In Cork, in January 1892, the barometer reached 31 inches, corrected to sea level and freezing point. To grasp how strange that was, the mean height of the barometer in the British Isles, at sea level and reduced to freezing point, is 29.95 inches. Once in twelve months it may rise to 30.70 inches, and fall to 28.70 inches. In the winter of 1837 to 1838 it fell to below 28 inches, the lowest recorded that century. On the 18th of January 1882 it had risen to 30.94 inches. On that occasion the probability of a rapid fall was telegraphed to all the mining districts, because pent-up gases would be set at liberty through quickly-diminished atmospheric pressure. Then, on the 9th of January, the reading at Cork climbed to 31 inches. As is generally the case with an unusually high barometer, the air was still, and a slight haze obscured the view of distant objects. The city sat under a weight of air so heavy that it had not been measured like that in living record, and the world went quiet and dim.

11. Repair of Cork town walls near Banfield's Slip, 1711

    Cork · city · Cork · 1711

    A corporation account dated May 2, 1711, records the cost of stones, lime, sand, and masons' labour for repairing the town walls near Banheld's Slipp in Cork. The total cost was thirteen shillings and sixpence.

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    "Corporation. Dr. for Repairring the town walls neere Banheld's Slipp, May 2, 171 1.

    half a lighter stones 2 barrill's Lime, at i8d. a small Boat sand Mafsons and Labourers work

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 28

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    In 1711, Cork's corporation paid to repair the town walls near Banfield's Slip. On May 2, the account lists half a lighter of stones, 2 barrels of lime at 18 pence each, a small boat of sand, and masons' and labourers' work. The total came to 13 shillings and 6 pence.

12. Richard Townesend of Castletownshend, genealogy

    Castletownshend · town · Cork · 1684–1742

    Richard Townesend, sworn a free burgess of Clonakilty in 1719/20, is identified as the eldest son and heir of Bryan of Castletownshend. Born in 1684, he married Mary Synge and then Elizabeth Becher of Creagh, and died in 1742.

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    Richard Townesend Is probably the eldest son and heir of Bryan, of Castletownshend. He was born 1684, and married in 1706 his first cousin, Mary, daughter of Samuel Synge, dean of Kildare, and secondly, Elizabeth, only daughter of Henry Becher of Creagh, by whom he had three sons and three daughters. He died in 1742. There can be no doubt that he was the Coll. Richard Townesend mentioned below July 25th.

    Cornelius Townesend was of Clogheen, son of John FitzCornelius and Mary Bowdler, and grandson of Cornelius, Colonel R. Townesend's eighth son. The younger Cornelius married Elizabeth Strengways, and left no children. His property descended to his nephew, a third Cornelius, who sold it.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 81

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    As you pass through Castletownshend, this was the seat of the Townesend family. Richard Townesend was the eldest son and heir of Bryan of Castletownshend, born in 1684. He married his first cousin Mary in 1706, daughter of Samuel Synge, dean of Kildare, and secondly Elizabeth, only daughter of Henry Becher of Creagh. By Elizabeth he had three sons and three daughters. He died in 1742.

13. Seeking a military guard from Naas

    Naas · town · Kildare

    While hiding from armed rebels, Samuel Reily considered writing to the commanding officer at Naas to inform him of the mail coach attack and request a guard. The plan was abandoned out of fear that the messenger would arrive after dark, preventing any military deployment.

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    I gave the old steward some money, desired him if possible get whiskey for himself and the other inmates of the house. With this he in a short time returned, and also brought some potatoes and butter which he placed before us. Through complaisance and to avoid importunity we took a potato each, but could not eat more, so absorbed were we in the consideration of what was best to be done, first I proposed writing to the commanding officer at Naas for the purpose of acquainting him

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    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 253

    As the companion tells it

    Naas was the military post that Samuel Reily turned his mind to, hiding from armed rebels. He had given an old steward money for whiskey, and the man came back with potatoes and butter too. Reily and his companions each took a potato but could not eat, so absorbed were they in what to do. Reily proposed writing to the commanding officer at Naas, to tell him of the mail coach attack and ask for a guard. The plan was given up, for fear the messenger would arrive after dark, and no troops could move.

14. Souterrain Entrance at Kilberehert

    Kilberehert · townland · Kerry

    The entrance to the underground chambers at Kilberehert rath is located sixty-one feet from the southernmost point of the interior floor. The passage slopes downwards and is built of rough field stones without mortar, covered by large flat stone slabs.

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    structure of the kind. Sixty-one feet from the southernmost point of the interior floor of the rath, measured along a diameter pointing north, is an entrance leading to underground chambers.

    The general appearance of the entrance is shown in the subjoined illustration, made from a photo, taken with a camera pointing downwards at an angle of nearly forty-five degrees, and close to the mouth of the entrance.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 242

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Kilberehert, a rath holds an entrance to underground chambers. It lies 61 feet from the southernmost point of the interior floor, measured along a diameter pointing north. An illustration in the record was made from a photo, taken with a camera pointing downwards at nearly 45 degrees, close to the mouth.

15. Synans of Doneraile dispossessed of patrimony

    Doneraile · townland · Cork

    By the time the Book of Survey and Distribution was compiled for county Cork, the Synan family of Doneraile had been completely stripped of their ancestral lands, with no trace of the name remaining in the record.

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    The Synans of Donaraile appear to have been completely robbed of their patrimony at the date of the compilation of the Book of Distributions, for in the annexed " certified copy of portions of a record in the Public Record Office of Ireland, entitled Booke of Survey and Distribution, county Cork (Custom House collection)," there is no trace of an)- of the name.

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    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 305

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    Somewhere around here, the Synan family lost everything they held. By the time the Book of Survey and Distribution was compiled for county Cork, they had been completely stripped of their patrimony. There is no trace of the name left in that record. A family rooted in Doneraile, gone from the page that once would have listed what was theirs.

16. Windele observes Kanturk Castle ruins and rookeries

    Kanturk · town · Cork · 1800–1830

    In the early nineteenth century the antiquarian Mr. Windele was unable to gain admittance to the castle ruins but peered through a window at the pointed arched doorway. He noted three thriving rookeries within the precincts of the half-built castle.

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    The seer's words were verified, for the English settlers established on the lands of Geraldines ruined by their great insurrection, became suspicious of Donough McCarthy's ulterior motives, and complained to the Privy Council that the castle "was much too large for a subject," whereupon an order was sent to McCarthy to stop his work just as the battlements were about to be raised. Unable to defy the Government, Donough McCarthy in his furious disappointment gave orders that the glass roof, then nearly ready, should be smashed in pieces and thrown into the Brogueen. When Mr. Windele, in the early part of this century, unable to gain admittance into the ruins, peered through a window at the pointed arched doorway into one of the towers, he also observed the existence of three very thriving rookeries within the precincts of the old half-built castle.

    During the rebellion of 1641, it is said, Donough McCarthy was killed by O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and that his estate was seized by his kinsman Dermod MacOwen McCarthy, who mortgaged the castle and land of Kanturk to Sir Philip Perceval, and this Englishman in turn obtained full possession at the time when the property was forfeited by Dermod McCarthy for his participation in the rebellion.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 152

    As the companion tells it

    The town of Kanturk holds the ruins of a castle that was never finished. English settlers on the lands of the Geraldines complained to the Privy Council that the castle was, in the words of the record, "much too large for a subject." An order went to Donough McCarthy to halt his work just as the battlements were about to be raised. Unable to defy the government, McCarthy, in furious disappointment, ordered that the glass roof then nearly ready be smashed in pieces and thrown into the Brogueen. In the early part of the nineteenth century the antiquarian Mr. Windele could not gain admittance into the ruins. He peered through a window at the pointed arched doorway into one of the towers. He also observed three thriving rookeries within the precincts of the old half-built castle. During the rebellion of 1641, Donough McCarthy was killed by O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone. His estate was seized by his kinsman Dermod MacOwen McCarthy, who mortgaged the castle and land to Sir Philip Perceval. This Englishman in turn obtained full possession when the property was forfeited by Dermod McCarthy for his participation in the rebellion.

17. Defence of Doneraile Castle, 1642

    Doneraile · townland · Cork · 1642

    Lieutenant John Downing, serving under Sir William St. Leger, defended the castle of Doneraile in 1642 against the Irish rebels during the Munster rebellion. Downing was originally of Ballymanah, county Tipperary, and later of Hospital, county Limerick.

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    ancestor, Lieutenant John Downing (mentioned on page 73, vol. ii. second series of the Journal), was a son of John Downing, esq. (married a daughter of — Travers, esq.), of Ballymanah, county Tipperary, who died 1629. He was also of Ballymanah, and afterwards of Hospital, county Limerick, and a captain in the army. When lieutenant to Sir William St. Leger he defended the castle of Doneraile in 1642 against the Irish rebels. He married Catherine, daughter of — Browne, esq., of Mullahiffe, and had, with other issue, a son, John Downing, who rode with his brother in the Horse Guards of Charles II., when in exile. He married and had issue. — Extract from a family pedigree. J. Grove White.

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    Somewhere close to Doneraile, in 1642, a man called Lieutenant John Downing defended the castle here against the Irish rebels. He was serving under Sir William St. Leger during the Munster rebellion. Downing came from Ballymanah in county Tipperary, the son of John Downing, who died in 1629 and had married a daughter of the Travers family. He later lived at Hospital in county Limerick and held the rank of captain. He married Catherine, a daughter of Browne of Mullahiffe, and they had among other children a son, John Downing, who rode with his brother in the Horse Guards of Charles the Second when the king was in exile.

18. John Barri of Liscarroll pardoned, c.1600

    Liscarroll · town · Cork · 1600

    A pardon dated around 1600 named John Barri of Liscarroll and his wife Ellen ny Dermod Carthy among hundreds of persons required to submit themselves before the president and justices of Munster and give security to keep the peace.

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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

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    Liscarroll in County Cork. Around 1600, a pardon was issued here under a Lord Deputy's warrant dated January 27, 1600. It named John Barri of Liscarroll, a gentleman, and his wife Ellen ny Dermod Carthy. They were among several hundred people covered by this single document. The others named included Philip fitz John Barrie of Lisgriffin and his wife Ellice Lombard, 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. The pardon came with conditions. Every person named had to appear and submit themselves before the president, the chief and second justice, and the attorney of the province of Munster, all within three months. They had to be sufficiently bound with sureties to keep the peace and to answer at sessions in the several counties where they dwelt, when called to answer the demands of any subject according to justice. The pardon would not extend to anyone already in prison or on bail to appear, nor to any priests, seminarists, or Jesuits. It also did not cover intrusion on Crown lands or debts owed to the Crown. The record notes that Lord Fermoy had submitted to the Earl of Essex on a promise of pardon and of being restored to the same position he held before entering into rebellion.

19. Philip Roche fined for non-attendance at reformed church, Kinsale

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1606

    Philip Roche of Kinsale, MP in 1585 and probably descended from the old Lords Fermoy, was fined £50 in 1606 for not attending divine service according to the reformed church, indicating persistent Catholic recusancy in the Kinsale area.

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    Probably son of Philip Roche, of Kinsale, and descended from the old Lords Fermoy. He was fined ^50 in 1606 for not attending divine service according to the reformed church.

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    As you come through Kinsale, this town has a story from 1606. Philip Roche, a local MP in 1585 and likely descended from the old Lords Fermoy, was fined £50 that year for not attending divine service according to the reformed church. It points to persistent Catholic recusancy in the area.

20. Statue of William III from Cork Mansion House

    Cork · city · Cork

    A statue of William III, formerly displayed in the Mansion House in Cork, was presented by Mr. J. P. Dalton to the Cork conversazione exhibition.

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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.

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    Cork has held exhibitions of its history, and one such gathering was a conversazione where the city's old possessions were brought out and shown. A statue of William III, which had stood in the Mansion House in Cork, was presented to the exhibition by Mr. J. P. Dalton. Other things were on display too. The colours of the Muskerry Cavalry were lent by Captain R. Tonson Rye of Rye Court. An orderly book of the same corps, covering the years 1822 to 1844, was lent by Sir Augustus Warren of Warren's Court. There was a coat of an Irish volunteer, shown by Mr. W. B. Haynes. Mr. J. H. Bennett brought a Galway rent roll from the time of Elizabeth and a petition of Kinsale fishermen from the time of Charles I. The Cross of the Knight of St. Gregory, worn by the late Mr. John Francis Maguire, member of Parliament and Mayor of Cork, was among the exhibits. So were the collar, badge, diploma, and notes of Mr. John Delany, Commendatore of the Order of the Advocates of St. Peter.

21. Antrim as a prehistoric and early Christian densely populated district

    near Antrim · town · Antrim

    Antrim is described as the home of flint, with vast numbers of stone implements, weapons, flints, arrows, spears, tools, and Celtic bronze objects found there, evidencing a large and thickly-populated district in pre-historic and early Christian times. The Belfast Field Club's members, notably William Gray, pioneered the collection and study of these antiquities in Antrim, Down, and Derry.

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    In opening the conversazione, Mr. Robert Day, j.p., F.S.A., said by the very merest accident of birth his name had been placed first upon the programme, and that because the society over which he had the honour to preside was a little older than its twin sister the Field Club. He took no credit whatever to himself for the happy union of that evening, as he was away from Cork when all the arrangements were made, and when the idea was commenced by Mr. Copeman. On his having informed him of what had been done his only regret was that the conversazione could not have been continued upon a second day, so that a larger number of the country members of both societies would have been afforded an opportunity of seeing the various collections which had been so generously lent for the occasion. In Belfast a Field Club had flourished for a quarter of a century. He was a member of it for quite that period, and he alluded to it because it embraced from its inception archaeology and the study of Irish antiquities. It held its annual conversaziones, at many of which he had been present, and it gave him pleasure to testify that the Field Club of Belfast had done more for the practical study of the archaeology of the north of Ireland than any other kindred society in the kingdom. He well remembered when the flint flake knife and scraper were unknown in Antrim, until they were sought for and gathered by a few of its members, foremost among whom was their old townsman, Mr. William Gray, who had done more pioneer work for his adopted province than perhaps any other man in it. The section which was developed by the antiquaries grew and flourished. In Antrim, the home of the flint, a county of many lakes and upland plains and hills, and within sight of Scotland, there must have been in pre-historic and early Christian times a larger and more thicklypopulated district than perhaps in any other part of Ireland. This was evidenced by the vast number of stone implements and weapons, flints and arrows, spears and tools, with those of more recent Celtic bronze, which occurred there. Prior to the foundation of the Field Club all these, with few exceptions, were either unheeded, thrown away, or sold to dealers and such like, and were thus lost to the country. Among the outside collectors he had done his share, and continued to do so until the members of the club woke up and in their turn became collectors, and so his occupation in the hunting grounds of Antrim, Down, and Derry came to an end. What that club had done for the north their dual clubs should do for the south. He feared that the name and claims of the Archaeological Society were not so attractive to the general public as were those of the Naturalists' Field Club. He knew a little of the enjoyment of the naturalist, the pleasures of the botanist, the patient study of the student of geology, and the

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    Antrim has been called the home of flint. A county of many lakes, upland plains and hills, within sight of Scotland, it must have been in pre-historic and early Christian times a larger and more thickly-populated district than perhaps any other part of Ireland. The evidence is in what has been found here: vast numbers of stone implements and weapons, flints and arrows, spears and tools, and those of more recent Celtic bronze. For a long time, almost none of it was noticed. Before the Belfast Field Club was founded, these things were unheeded, thrown away, or sold to dealers, and so lost to the country. Robert Day, who presided over an older sister society in Cork, remembered when the flint flake knife and scraper were unknown in Antrim. They were sought for and gathered by a few members of the Field Club, foremost among them William Gray, an old townsman who did more pioneer work for his adopted province than perhaps any other man in it. Day himself had been among the outside collectors, hunting the grounds of Antrim, Down, and Derry, until the club's members woke up and in their turn became collectors, and his occupation there came to an end. The Field Club of Belfast had flourished for a quarter of a century, embracing archaeology and the study of Irish antiquities from its inception, and Day testified that it had done more for the practical study of the archaeology of the north of Ireland than any other kindred society in the kingdom.

22. Armoy: the Condons' territory

    near Armoy · parish · Antrim

    The country of the Condons was named Armoy, meaning Freshfield, and sometimes Ur Magh, with the same signification. The territory adjoined Glanworth and the Roche lands in what is still called Roches' country.

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    The country was named Armoy {i.e. Freshfield), and sometimes Ur Magh, which has the same signification. The adjoining lands of Glan Ore, or Glanworth, were granted to Flemming, who by the marriage of his daughter came to the Roches, or de la Roupe, who were Lord Viscounts of Fermoy, and anciently Barons of Pool Castle, alias Castle Lough, and all this tract is still called Roches country. It is said that Roche, who married the heiress of Flemming, ingratiated himself by killing one of the Condons by a crossbow shot in the thigh, which part happened to be uncovered by the raising up of his cuirass, x^my

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    This parish is Armoy, the country of the Condons. The name means Freshfield, and it was sometimes called Ur Magh, with the same signification. The adjoining lands of Glan Ore, or Glanworth, were granted to Flemming, whose daughter married into the Roches, or de la Roupe. They were Lord Viscounts of Fermoy, and anciently Barons of Pool Castle, alias Castle Lough, and all this tract is still called Roches' country. It is said that Roche, who married the heiress of Flemming, ingratiated himself by killing one of the Condons with a crossbow shot to the thigh, the part that happened to be uncovered when his cuirass was raised.

23. Brittas estate restored then lost again

    Brittas · townland · Cork · 1666–1696

    Lord Brittas was restored to his property by Charles II in 1666, but the estate was again lost under James II. Theobald and his son John were attainted in 1696.

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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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    Somewhere close to Brittas, an estate rose and fell and rose and fell again. The story begins with John Burke, who was captured at Carrick-on-Suir and hanged on Gallows Green, Garryowen, in 1607. His cousin, Theobald Burke of Castleconnel, received seven and a half ploughlands and was made Baron Burke of Brittas. Lord Brittas served under General Barry at the battle of Liscarroll on September 3rd, 1642, against the English under Lord Inchiquin. The 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. 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 of the Grange, Portmarnock, county Dublin.

24. Bronze gilt prick-spur found at Ash near Castlering, 1872

    Ash · street · Kerry · 1872

    A bronze gilt prick-spur was found at Ash, near Castlering, in 1872. It is one of only two relics the author recalls from explored barrows in County Louth, the other being the Greenmount bronze plate.

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    That these mounds were sepulchral there is little doubt. The one at Greenmount was so. Only a few have been explored in later times. Many have been dug into in search of treasure in former times. Of those that have been opened, most had an interior passage and chambers of stones flagged over. The only relics I can call to mind are the bronze plate or sword described above at Greenmount, and a bronze gilt prick-spur found at Ash, near Castlering, in 1872 {Journal Royal Historical and ArcJueological Association, vol. iii., 4th series, p, 322).

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    This is Ash, near Castlering. In 1872 a bronze gilt prick-spur was found. The mounds were likely sepulchral. Most that were opened had an interior passage and chambers of stones flagged over. Many had been dug into in former times in search of treasure. Only a few have been explored in later times. Of all the relics the author can call to mind from these barrows, only two remain. One is a bronze plate or sword from Greenmount. The other is that bronze gilt prick-spur, found at Ash, near Castlering, in 1872.

25. Caherconlish church and graveyard inscriptions

    Caherconlish · town · Limerick

    The church at Caherconlish lacks the characteristics of primitive Irish churches. The graveyard contains tombstones with very old inscriptions that are difficult to decipher. A belief that Ailbe built a church at Cahirelly may stem from an incorrect etymology of the place name.

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    this church has none of the marks of primitive Irish churches, which were of small size and built of very large stones with very little mortar, and with the doors broader at the bottom by some inches than at the top. Ailbe is believed to have built a church at Cahirelly, but this belief arose perhaps from the incorrect explanation of Cahirelly as the cathair of Albe. There are some very old inscriptions on the tombstones in the graveyard, but it is not easy to decipher them. There were two castles in this parish, the one in east Cahirelly, the Black Castle,(l3) built by MacClancy, tumbled down many years ago, and all the stones have been removed ; the other, in west Cahirelly, built by Hynes, is in good repair.

    Sir William King/'4) who was mayor of Limerick three times, 1665, '78, '79, and also M.P. for the county in 1661, '92, '95, got large grants of forfeited estate in this parish.

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    Caherconlish is a town you pass through on this road. Its church has none of the marks of primitive Irish churches, which were small, built of very large stones with very little mortar, and had doors broader at the bottom than at the top. A belief that Ailbe built a church at Cahirelly may have arisen from an incorrect explanation of Cahirelly as the cathair of Albe. The graveyard holds tombstones with very old inscriptions, but they are not easy to decipher. There were two castles in this parish. The one in east Cahirelly, the Black Castle, built by MacClancy, tumbled down many years ago, and all the stones have been removed. The other, in west Cahirelly, built by Hynes, is in good repair. Sir William King, who was mayor of Limerick three times and also member of parliament for the county, got large grants of forfeited estate in this parish.

26. Castle Mac Auliff near Clonfert graveyard

    Clonfert · townland · Cork

    A second Mac Auliff castle stood about two miles west of Newmarket, not far from the graveyard and the site of the old parish church of Clonfert. The site is still called Castle Mac Auliff.

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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.

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    Somewhere close to Clonfert, the Mac Auliffs had one of their three castles near Newmarket. This one stood about two miles west of the town, not far from the graveyard and the site of the old parish church of Clonfert. The site is still called Castle Mac Auliff. The Mac Auliffs held two other castles as well. One was on a hill called the Mount, in what is now the demesne of Colonel Aldworth, close to the schoolhouse, where coins were found many years ago. But it is this one near Clonfert that carries the story. About half a mile from the castle, 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, but she had a great objection to the man. Mac Auliff would stand no nonsense, and the wedding day was fixed. On the night before the wedding, Miss Moylan flew from the castle across the river valley, and placing a hand on the rock, it 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 the century. Then a carpenter from 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 it will infallibly have to return to Newmarket.

27. Charles Oliver of Clonodfoy, MP for Midleton

    Midleton · town · Cork · 1695

    Charles Oliver of Clonodfoy, Limerick, was MP for Midleton in 1695 and served as high sheriff of Cork the same year. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Percy Smith of Ballinatray, in 1670 and died on 13 April 1706 leaving issue.

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    Son of Captain Robert Oliver, m.p. for Limerick county, 1661, by Bridget, daughter of Andrew Ormsby. Was high sheriff of Cork, 1695 ; M.P. also for Limerick, 1703-1706. He married, 1670, Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Percy Smith, of Ballinatray, and died 13th April, 1706, leaving issue (see Robert Oliver).

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    Midleton, in Cork. In 1695 Charles Oliver of Clonodfoy, Limerick, was MP for this town and high sheriff of Cork the same year. He was the son of Captain Robert Oliver, MP for Limerick county in 1661, by Bridget, daughter of Andrew Ormsby. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Percy Smith of Ballinatray, in 1670, and died 13 April 1706, leaving issue.

28. Clonakilty Council Book gap and sessions of the peace

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1730–1802

    The Council Book of Clonakilty shows a gap in reports of council meetings between 1730 and 1801, partially filled by sessions of the peace records from 1758 to 1782. These records reveal names of sovereigns and deputy recorders, quaint nicknames, and various details of town life in the period.

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    S will have been observed, there is a gap in the reports of the Council Meetings of Clonakilty, between the years 1730 and 1801. This gap is partially filled by the reports of sessions of the peace dated from 1758 to 1782. In this latter year they were repeatedly adjourned, and then seem to have ceased altogether till revived in 1802, a few months after the Council had begun to meet once more under Commander Townsend as recorder, and the Rev. Horatio Townsend as sovereign.

    It is probable that minor cases of assault may have been disposed of by justices of the peace in their own houses, as a certain Cornelius Twohig was indicted for assault in 1781, and there is no record of his ever having been tried at all in Clonakilty. At that time the Rev. Horatio Townsend seems to have managed affairs in the neighbourhood of Clonakilty very much as he pleased, and probably he dispensed justice without the aid of a jury.

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    Clonakilty in Cork keeps a council book with a strange silence in it. Between 1730 and 1801, the reports of council meetings simply stop. There are no entries for over 70 years. Part of that gap is filled by records of sessions of the peace, dated from 1758 to 1782. In that latter year the sessions were repeatedly adjourned, and then seem to have ceased altogether until they were revived in 1802, a few months after the council had begun to meet once more under Commander Townsend as recorder and the Reverend Horatio Townsend as sovereign. Minor cases of assault may have been dealt with by justices of the peace in their own houses. A man named Cornelius Twohig was indicted for assault in 1781, and there is no record of his ever having been tried at all in Clonakilty. At that time the Reverend Horatio Townsend seems to have managed affairs in the neighbourhood very much as he pleased, and probably he dispensed justice without the aid of a jury.

29. Clonakilty market house as public notice site

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1723

    In August 1723, Captain John Birde was sworn as a burgess of Clonakilty corporation, replacing the deceased Rev. William Hull. Statutory notice of the appointment was published for eight days at the market house, confirming its role as the town's civic notice board.

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    Clouehnakiltv AuSust> '723> Captain John Birde was sworn a burgess of this corporation in the room of the Rev. Mr. William Hull, deceased, by the undernamed suffrain and burgesses, pursuant to the act in that case made and provided, notice being first published eight days on the markett house.

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    As you pass through Clonakilty in Cork, the market house here was the town's public notice site. In August 1723, Captain John Birde was sworn a burgess of the corporation, replacing the Reverend William Hull, deceased. Notice of the appointment was published for eight days on the market house, as required by the act in that case made and provided.

30. County Cork as mildest county in Ireland

    Cork · city · Cork

    The southern position of County Cork, its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, and the direct influence of the Gulf Stream combine to make it the mildest county in Ireland. It compares favourably in this respect with Cornwall, Devonshire, and the Isle of Wight, though humidity of atmosphere is noted.

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    The southern position of the county of Cork, its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, as well as to the more direct influence of the Gulf Stream, combine to make it the mildest county in Ireland, and in this respect it compares favourably with either Cornwall, Devonshire, or the Isle of Wight. We may have to complain a little of the humidity of the atmosphere, but should remember that to this in a great measure we owe our freedom from sudden changes of temperatures.

    The eastern portion of our island is as a rule drier, colder, and more subject to extremes than the western, and the midland counties experience greater extremes than those situated on the borders of the sea.

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    Cork is the mildest county in Ireland. Its southern position, its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, and the direct influence of the Gulf Stream all combine to make it so. In this respect it compares favourably with Cornwall, Devonshire, or the Isle of Wight. There is humidity in the atmosphere to complain of, but that same humidity is largely what keeps the county free from sudden changes of temperature. The eastern portion of the island is as a rule drier, colder, and more subject to extremes than the western. The midland counties experience greater extremes than those situated on the borders of the sea.

31. Daniel MacCarthy "Fion" appointed Sovereign of Clonakilty

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1688–1689

    Daniel MacCarthy "Fion" served as the "Sovereign" of Clonakilty after being appointed under a new charter granted by King James on July 12, 1688. He was also the M.P. for Clonakilty in James II's Parliament in 1689.

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    "Sovereign" of Clonakilty, having been appointed by the new charter granted by King James, 12th July, 1688.

    MacCarthy, Sir Donough, knt. (afterwards Viscount Muskerry and Earl of Clancarty).

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 26

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    As you come through Clonakilty, this was a town with a political moment in 1688. King James granted a new charter on the 12th of July that year, and Daniel MacCarthy Fion was appointed Sovereign under it. He also sat as M.P. in James II's Parliament in 1689.

32. Dun Drinane church site and cemetery near Castlemore

    Castlemore · townland · Cork

    The site of Dun Drinane church is still pointed out adjacent to Castlemore on the east side. A portion of the cemetery was recently discovered at the foot of the limestone rock during the clearing of a farm yard.

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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, the site of Dun Drinane church is still pointed out, adjacent to Castlemore on the east side. Dun Drinane, meaning Draighnean's Fort, was called after Cian's trumpeter. It stood on the limestone rock where Castlemore was afterwards built. A portion of the cemetery was lately discovered at the foot of that rock, during the clearing of a farm yard. The dead had not gone entirely. The ground still held them, and ordinary work brought them back to light. This place lies two and a half miles in a straight line north-west of Raithlenn. The wider landscape held a great rath, and many smaller ones to the south and east, the residences of guards and military followers of the king. The Rath of the Poets, the Rath of the Women, the Rath of Cuan O Lochain the ollamh, and the Rath of the doorkeeper Dubhthach all 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 labourers the writer met there some 30 years before. The top of the inside rampart of Rath-Raithlenn was covered with small mounds containing cinerary urns. These were broken and their fragments scattered about, doubtless by treasure-seekers. An ogham stone was discovered in one of the remaining raths, with some 27 letters well preserved, lying where it was found about half a mile south of the central rath. The identification of Raithlenn fixes also the birthplace of St. Finnbarr, whose father Amergin was smith to Tighearnach the king of Raithlenn, and whose mother was a ward of the king. Records carry the history of this district back to the dawn of Christianity, and it may have existed long before.

33. Edward Southwell, MP and landholder of Kinsale

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1692–1730

    Edward Southwell of King's Weston, Gloucestershire, served as M.P. for Kinsale across multiple terms from 1692 to 1730. His 1695 rent roll, recorded in Caulfield's Kinsale Records, showed him to be very wealthy, and his grandfather had been vice-admiral of Munster at Kinsale.

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    He died 4th December, 1730, and was buried at King's Weston, where there is a long inscription on his tomb. His rent roll for the half year 29th September, 1695, *s given in Caultield's Kinsale Records, and shows him to have been very wealthy. He rebuilt King's Weston, the family place in Gloucestershire.

    Southwell, Edward, of King's Weston (afterwards Lord Clifford or de Clifford).

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 163

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    Kinsale was the parliamentary seat of Edward Southwell, MP from 1692 to 1730. His grandfather had been vice-admiral of Munster here. His rent roll from September 1695, recorded in Caulfield's Kinsale Records, shows him to have been very wealthy. He died 4 December 1730 and was buried at King's Weston in Gloucestershire.

34. Fermoy granted to Fleming after English invasion

    Fermoy · townland · Cork

    After the English invasion, the country of Fermoy was granted to Fleming, from whom it passed by marriage to the Roches. John Fleming was later recorded as a bailiff of Limerick city in 1340.

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    (') The Flemings became connected at an early date with the South of Ireland. O'Donovan, in the Book of Rights, says : " After the English invasion the country of Feara, Muighe Feine (Fermoy, county Cork), was granted to Fleming, from whom it passed by marriage to the Roches." In the year 1340, John Fleming was one of the bailiffs of Limerick city.

    468 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 272

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    Somewhere around here, the country of Fermoy was granted to Fleming after the English invasion. It passed from him by marriage to the Roches. The Flemings had early connections with the south of Ireland. In 1340, John Fleming was recorded as one of the bailiffs of Limerick city.

35. Foss of Ballynowe identified as the Navigation

    Ballynoe · townland · Cork · 1594–1892

    The northern boundary of the Pobul Callaghan territory, referred to in a 1594 patent as the 'foss of Ballynowe,' was identified by Rev. T. Olden as the watercourse now called the Navigation. This identification helps locate the historical boundaries of the territory.

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    (5) If " sinister" refers to a " bar sinister " the writer is, I believe, mistaken ; but the pedigree and history of the chief of Pobul I. Callaghan show that the chieftainship was, by a " surrender and regrant,'' diverted from the true tanist descent. The liants relating to that act of surrender are No. 5903 and 5908 of 2nd and 6th December, 1594. The boundaries of the territory are thus stated, therein : — " From Glanda Ieyghe and Molyne Intryrinane on the west to the water of Clyedagh, Beamy ny Hio/u'r, Beamy Inclynowe on the east, and from Portidieih and Bear Icanhin on the south to the foss of Ballynowe on the north." The toss of Ballynowe has been kindly identilied for me by Rev. T. Olden, as the watercourse now called the Navigation. Can any reader identify the places whose names arc printed in italics in the aboi

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    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 44

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    Somewhere close to Ballynoe, a watercourse now called the Navigation marks the northern boundary of the old Pobul Callaghan territory. The boundaries were set down in a patent dated the 2nd and 6th of December, 1594, part of a surrender and regrant that diverted the chieftainship from the true tanist descent. The patent describes the territory running from Glanda Ieyghe and Molyne Intryrinane on the west to the water of Clyedagh, Beamy ny Hiohnr, Beamy Inclynowe on the east, and from Portidieih and Bear Icanhin on the south to the foss of Ballynowe on the north. Rev. T. Olden identified that foss as the watercourse now called the Navigation. The same records show the pedigree and history of the chief of Pobul Callaghan, and that the chieftainship was taken from its rightful line through surrender and regrant.

36. Franciscan Monastery Founded at Bantry

    Bantry · town · Cork · 1320

    In 1320 the O'Sullivans founded a Franciscan monastery at Bantry, where they and many other nobles chose their burial places.

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    The O'Sullivans appear to have been settled in their new home early in the fourteenth century, as in 1320 we find them founding a Franciscan monastery at Bantry, in which they and many other nobles chose burial places {Annals Four Masters, iii., 523). A century later the line of cleavage between the two families is marked by an entry in the Annals of the Four Masters, iii., 566-7, that O'Sullivan More chose a burial place in another Franciscan monastery founded, by The MacCarthy More, on a site near the Lower Lake of Killarney, which an old legend relates to have been miraculously pointed out. At what time our author's family assumed the cognomen " Bear," I have not been able to ascertain. It first occurs in the Annals of Four Masters under the year 1485. The name is now always spelled O'Sullivan, but our author wrote O'SulWan. The Irish word is O'Suilebhain {O 'Hart's Irish Pedigrees). To count up the various spellings in the patents, etc., of James I. and Elizabeth would be a tedious and profitless task. The deeds of Derring-do, of the historian's father, and the unhappy dissensions in his family, form part of his history, so need not be anticipated here. Apparently the only materials for a biography are contained in O'Sullivan's own works.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 227

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    Up ahead, the road passes through Bantry, in Cork. The O'Sullivans were settled here early in the fourteenth century, and in 1320 they founded a Franciscan monastery at Bantry. In it they and many other nobles chose their burial places. A century later the line of cleavage between the two families is marked by an entry in the Annals of the Four Masters. O'Sullivan More chose a burial place in another Franciscan monastery, founded by the MacCarthy More, on a site near the Lower Lake of Killarney, which an old legend relates to have been miraculously pointed out. The cognomen Bear first occurs in the Annals of Four Masters under the year 1485. The name is now always spelled O'Sullivan, but the author wrote it O'SulWan. The Irish word is O'Suilebhain. To count up the various spellings in the patents of James I and Elizabeth would be a tedious and profitless task. The deeds of the historian's father, and the unhappy dissensions in his family, form part of his history. Apparently the only materials for a biography are contained in O'Sullivan's own works.

37. George Wandesford sworn freeman of Clonakilty, 1710

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1710

    On 6 March 1710, Captain George Wandesford, second son of Sir Christopher Wandesford, Viscount Castlecomer, was sworn as a freeman of the corporation of Clonakilty alongside several other individuals. Wandesford later succeeded his nephew as fourth viscount in 1736.

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    On the 6th of March, 1710, Capt. George Wandesford, Mr. James r, , *. .J Kingston, Mr. John Kingston, Mr. Samuel Kingston, Mr. Samuel Fitzjames Kingston, Mr. Jeremy Sullivan, and Mr. Edward Goodchild, were sworn freemen of the said corporation before the suffrn. and undernamed burgesses.

    John Honner, Suffrn., Robert Gillman,

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 23

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    As you pass through Clonakilty, there is a small trace from 1710. On 6 March of that year, Captain George Wandesford, second son of Sir Christopher Wandesford, Viscount Castlecomer, was sworn as a freeman of the corporation here, alongside several others. He later succeeded his nephew as fourth viscount in 1736.

38. Glenasmoil near Dublin claims the Birdhill legend

    near Glenasmole · population centre · Dublin

    Glenasmoil, near Dublin, is one of several places that local tradition identifies as the scene of the legend of Oisin, Bran's pup, and the Dord Fiann. The author regards the tale as 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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    Glenasmole is a place the road passes through near Dublin, and local tradition here claims it as the scene of the legend of Oisin, Bran's pup, and the Dord Fiann. Sliab-na-m-ban in county Tipperary makes the same claim. The tale was heard by John Sadleir over 60 years ago in Newport. J. F. Lynch, who recorded this, regards the story as a rehash of several legends, put together by some old Seanachaidh of the last century. The version heard in Newport and the version claimed here were shaped by a storyteller who took several legends and worked them into one tale. Tipperary's claim stands on the same footing. What local tradition preserves is that reworking by a narrator of the last century, not a single ancient legend in its original form.

39. Greenane Castle on hill in Greenane townland

    Greenane · townland · Limerick

    A castle once stood on top of a hill in the townland of Greenane, meaning 'sunny place.' Only one or two stones remain, the rest having been taken away within the century to build houses nearby. Fitzgerald says it was last inhabited by the O'Nunans, who were small farmers.

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    shows that there was one, Cnocatancashlane, that is, Cnoc-a-tseanchaislean, " the hill of the old castle." About a mile to the west of Cnocatana Castle is the castle which the people now call Carrigoreilly Castle, but which I have already pointed out in the Journal is Carrigofarrelly, " the rock of the O'Farrelly," with whom I have already dealt. A large portion of this castle is left ; it is a small square structure. A very good view of this part of the country may be had from the summit. There is some tradition in the district of the castle having been taken by storm, and the last Burke owner being slain. About forty years ago a large human skull was found by some men when sinking a drain near the castle. Lewis, following Fitzgerald, says that this castle was last inhabited by the O'Dalys. These O'Dalys were simply small farmers, who held the land on which the castle is built. Fitzgerald's mode of imparting this information is apt to be misleading. I have already pointed out that there is the site of a large earthen fort a short distance to the south of this castle. It is not very often we can get the name of the people who lived in these raths ; but with regard to this one, I think there can be no mistake, for the name of the rock on which the Burkes built their castle points out that it was the O'Farrelly. When this fort was dug out, the field in which it lies, and the site of the fort, were planted with potatoes ; but the people say not a single potato grew on the site of the fort, and that certain misfortunes happened to the men who dug out the fort. The little stream which runs to the east of the castle is known as Sruhane-na-Gcearc, " the stream of the moor-hen." The cearc has long deserted the stream, and the name itself I had some trouble in obtaining. About a mile and a half to the south-west of this castle, and in the townland of Greenane, that is " sunny place," there was another castle on the top of a hill, called Greenane Castle. Only one or two stones of this castle are now left, the rest having been taken away within this century to build houses in the neighbourhood. This castle, Fitzgerald says, was last inhabited by the O'Xunans, but the same remark will apply which I have made with reference to the O'Dalys. A little north of this, and in the townland of Skehard, there is a fort, around which the whitethorns still linger. East of this, not far from Caherconlish rectory, and in Skehard townland, there is a large earn or burial mound ; about half a dozen of the stones which originally surrounded it are left. Fifty years ago, when an attempt was made to dig out this earn for top-dressing, the skeleton of a man was found buried in(4) standing posture. This was quite enough to put a stop to

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 257

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    Somewhere close to Greenane, there was a castle on top of a hill, called Greenane Castle. The name Greenane means sunny place. Only one or two stones of this castle are now left. The rest was taken away within the century to build houses in the neighbourhood. Fitzgerald says it was last inhabited by the O'Nunans, but the same remark applies that was made about the O'Dalys at a castle about a mile and a half to the north-east. These O'Nunans were simply small farmers who held the land on which the castle was built. That other castle, which people now call Carrigoreilly, is properly Carrigofarrelly, the rock of the O'Farrelly. A large portion of it is left, a small square structure, and a very good view of this part of the country may be had from the summit. There is tradition in the district of that castle having been taken by storm, and the last Burke owner being slain. About 40 years ago a large human skull was found by some men when sinking a drain near it. A little north of Greenane, in Skehard, there is a fort, around which the whitethorns still linger. East of this, not far from Caherconlish rectory, there is a large cairn or burial mound. About half a dozen of the stones which originally surrounded it are left. Fifty years ago, when an attempt was made to dig out this cairn for top-dressing, the skeleton of a man was found buried in standing posture. That was enough to put a stop to the work.

40. Holycross Abbey acquires Rathkellan and Glankeen vicarages

    Holycross · townland · Tipperary · 1452–1485

    In 1452, Holycross Abbey was granted Rathkellan vicarage by Archbishop Cantwell, and in 1485, the vicarage of Glankeen by Archbishop Creagh. Both parishes were located in the diocese of Cashel.

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    The abbots of Holy Cross were earls of the county of Cross Tipperary, and sat as barons in parliament. This leaning towards secular employment was but one of the many indications that the Cistercians like the Benedictines themselves, soon found the strict letter of the Benedictine rule intolerable ; they stained their glass, frescoed their walls, received grants of churches, and in other ways infringed on their rule. In 1452 Holy Cross was granted Rathkellan vicarage by Archbishop Cantwell, and in 1485 the vicarage of Glankeen, by Archbishop Creagh, both in the diocese of Cashel, for Rathkellan is no doubt the small parish of Rathkennon adjoining Holy Cross. The archbishop was prebend of Glankeen, and appears to have frequently changed its impropriator, for

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 150

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    Somewhere close to Holycross, an abbey once stood whose abbots carried secular power. They were earls of the county of Cross Tipperary and sat as barons in parliament. The Cistercians here, like the Benedictines, soon found the strict letter of their rule intolerable. They stained their glass, frescoed their walls, and received grants of churches. In 1452, Holy Cross was granted Rathkellan vicarage by Archbishop Cantwell. In 1485, the vicarage of Glankeen was granted by Archbishop Creagh. Both were in the diocese of Cashel. Rathkellan is no doubt the small parish of Rathkennon adjoining Holy Cross. The archbishop was prebend of Glankeen, and appears to have frequently changed its impropriator.

41. Hore Abbey east window design

    Hore Abbey · ecclesiastical site · Tipperary

    Hore Abbey's east window is notable for being three separate lancet-lights rather than a combination, distinguishing it from the other Cistercian abbeys discussed.

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    The beautiful east windows in the chancel and transept chapels of Kilcooley certainly almost equal those of Holy Cross in elegance, but the nave of the former abbey is a mere barn unadorned by the graceful arcades separating off the side aisles ; however, there is little doubt that Kilcooley formerly had this decoration. As for Abbey Owney, we can say nothing of it, for it has almost entirely disappeared. Hore Abbey has probably nothing particular about it, except perhaps that its east window is not a combination but three separate lancet-lights. In Kilcooley there are some ancient monuments, for the preservation of one of which the chancel is kept roofed ; there are also two one-seated sedilias, one of which is handsomely ornamented and engraved above with two

    escutcheons (Butler and ), but it is not to be compared to the triple

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 151

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    A Cistercian abbey, Hore Abbey, in Tipperary. The writer of this passage had little to say about it. He thought it had probably nothing particular about it, except perhaps its east window. That window is not a combination but three separate lancet-lights. He set it beside Kilcooley and Holy Cross, whose east windows he found beautiful and elegant, and beside Abbey Owney, which has almost entirely disappeared. Kilcooley he praised but noted its nave is a mere barn, unadorned by the graceful arcades that once separated off the side aisles. Kilcooley also holds ancient monuments, and its chancel is kept roofed to preserve one of them. It has two one-seated sedilias, one handsomely ornamented and engraved above with two escutcheons, though the writer says even that is not to be compared to the triple sedilia elsewhere.

42. Kilberehert Rath and Souterrain

    Kilberehert · townland · Kerry

    A circular rath with a single earth rampart, measuring 164 feet in internal diameter, is located in the townland of Kilberehert, northwest of Macroom. It contains an underground souterrain with an entrance passage constructed of rough field stones.

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    In the townland of Kilberehert, parish Ahabollogue, barony West

    Muskerry, count}- Cork, in a field west of the old mansion, and about four miles north-west of Macroom town, is a rath of circular shape, surrounded by a single rampart of earth. The internal diameter of this rath is one hundred and sixty-four feet, proving it a medium-sized

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 241

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    Close to Kilberehert there is a circular rath surrounded by a single rampart of earth. Its internal diameter is 164 feet, making it a medium-sized example. It holds an underground souterrain with an entrance passage built of rough field stones. The rath stands in a field west of the old mansion, about 4 miles north-west of Macroom.

43. Kilberehert Rath souterrain exploration

    Kilberehert · townland · Kerry

    The souterrain in Kilberehert Rath consists of two chambers hollowed out of hard compacted ground, connected by narrow passages. The exploration was aided by the sons of Captain Woodley, owner of the townland.

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    This souterrain may be compared with the somewhat similar one at Deelish, not far off, described at p. 154 et seq. in Journal, vol. ii., 2nd series. Masters Vere and J. G. Woodley, sons of Captain Woodley owner of Kilberehert townland, afforded all necessary aid in the exploration.

    The peculiarities to be noticed in this souterrain are— (1), the chambers are simply hollowed out of the hard compacted ground, not having any side walls or roofing of stone ; (2), the narrowness of the passage leading into each chamber renders ingress difficult, and a few stones would stop such passages altogether ; (3), there is no sign of a ventilating shaft to the floor of the rath, though it must be added that the air,(l) even in the farther chamber (G), was quite pleasant and pure.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 243

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    Somewhere close to Kilberehert there is a souterrain inside a rath, an underground structure not unlike one found at Deelish not far off. Two young sons of Captain Woodley, who owned the land here, helped with the exploration. Their names were Vere and J. G. Woodley. The chambers of this souterrain were simply hollowed out of hard compacted ground. There were no side walls and no roofing of stone. The passage leading into each chamber was narrow, so narrow that getting in was difficult, and a few stones would block such passages altogether. There was no sign of a ventilating shaft up to the floor of the rath. Even so, the air in the farther chamber remained quite pleasant and pure.

44. Kilcrea Castle's two detached keeps

    Kilcrea · townland · Cork

    Kilcrea Castle, built by the same lord of Muskerry, features two detached keeps connected only by the curtain walls of its bailey or courtyard. One keep is much older than the other, resembling the original small keep of Blarney in dimensions and first-floor entrance arrangement.

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    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.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 201

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    Somewhere close to Kilcrea there's a castle built by the lord of Muskerry. Kilcrea Castle has two keeps, standing apart from each other and joined only by the curtain walls of its courtyard. One of these keeps is much older than the other. The older keep is about the size of the original small keep of Blarney, and like that one, its entrance is on the first floor, about 10 feet above the ground. That arrangement shows up more often in the older castles than in later ones.

45. Kistvaens on eastern slope of Carlingford mountains

    Carlingford · town · Louth

    Five somewhat dismantled kistvaens exist in the townlands of Grange-Irish and Commons, parish of Carlingford, on the eastern slope of the mountains. No names have survived for any of them.

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    very simple definition of a cromleac, authorities are not quite agreed on the subject ; we need not however puzzle our heads about it. This one you see has a flat flag" forming a cover to a kind of chamber. Some of those in Palestine are similar. That at Killin is associated with stone circles which are commonly called " Druidical circles," but it is really more of a kistvaen than a cromleac. The kistvaen, rather cistvaen, is a rectangular chamber derived from the word cist or chest, and is supposed always to mark a place of sepulture. There is one beside the Ballymascanlan cromleac. The one in Paddock tovvnland, parish of Monastcrboice, called Calliagh Dirra's house (Journal Arc/uvology, 2nd series, vol. v., p. 498) is one of the best of its kind in the county. There are five others, but somewhat dismantled, in the townlands of Grange- Irish and Commons, parish of Carlingford, on the eastern slope of the mountains. No names have survived with any of them except the one in Monasterboice. Calliagh Vera was a woman celebrated in Irish lore, who gave her name to the Slieve-na-Calliagh hills in the county Meath.

    Two kistvaens of another kind were discovered at Dromiskin, in a field near my gate, in 1862. They were formed of stone flags, and each contained the skull and bones of the person interred there. In one a stone box, containing another of wood, inside which was some unctuous charcoal and a small bronze pin with ring attached. These were given by my father to Lord Clermont, and by him deposited in the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy. The other kistvaen contained the skeleton of a female lying on the back, head to the west. How many more interments were made in this field one cannot say. It may have been a cemetery attached to the monastery.

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    Near Carlingford, on the eastern slope of the mountains, there are five kistvaens in the townlands of Grange-Irish and Commons. They are somewhat dismantled now, and no names have survived for any of them. A kistvaen, the word derived from cist or chest, is a rectangular chamber, and is supposed always to mark a place of sepulture. The best example of its kind in the county stands in Paddock townland, parish of Monasterboice, called Calliagh Dirra's house. That one kept its name. The five on the mountain slope did not. Calliagh Vera was a woman celebrated in Irish lore, who gave her name to the Slieve-na-Calliagh hills in county Meath. What the kistvaens here once held, the record does not say. But two kistvaens of another kind, discovered at Dromiskin in 1862 in a field, were formed of stone flags, and each contained the skull and bones of the person interred there. In one, a stone box held another of wood, and inside that was some unctuous charcoal and a small bronze pin with ring attached. The other contained the skeleton of a female lying on the back, head to the west. How many more interments were made in that field, one cannot say. It may have been a cemetery attached to the monastery. Those finds were given to Lord Clermont, and by him deposited in the Museum of the Royal Irish Academy.

46. Knockroe stone circle and fairy forts

    Knockroe · townland · Limerick

    The Knockroe hills south of Inch St. Lawrence graveyard contain a former stone circle locally called Shana Cuairt ('old circle'), a small earthen fort on the eastern portion (Knockroe Wilson), and a bush-filled 'scrubby fort' between the two Knockroes. The scrubby fort's invisible fairy inhabitants, the daoine maithe, are said to be peculiarly malignant and to have caused mischief.

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

    About four miles south of Caherconlish is Cahirelly, that is, the cahir of the aileach, " stone fort," or perhaps " cliff.1* Fitzgerald thinks that the walls of the old church, of which there are considerable portions left, are parts of the church built here by St. Ailbe,(l2) but this is not possible, for

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

47. Lilac House and ferry at St. Vincent's Bridge

    Cork · city · Cork

    A house and ferry stood where St. Vincent's Bridge now stands, known as the Lilac House from a fine lilac tree that overshadowed it. The site dates from the last century before the bridge was built.

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    In the last century there was a house and ferry where St. Vincent's Bridge stands ; the house was known as the Lilac House, from a fine lilac tree that overshadowed it. Goule's Weir (or whatever it is called now), across the river above the Lee Mills, belonged, with the fishery thereof, to the monks of Shandon Abbey in times long past. The Dole House belonging to the abbey stood to the east of North Abbey Square where the lane runs up to the rock steps, and it was the place where the monks doled out charity in food or clothing to the poor. It had a little stream from the river leading to a water-gate of its own, but I know of nothing of interest in connection with it, though I know that some of the silver vessels of the abbey are still in existence. Goul-na-spurra, " the centre of the spur," did not form an ornament to our city at that time; it was once a very narrow place for the mail coacli to Dublin to pass through ; it

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    Where the road takes you through Cork, St. Vincent's Bridge now stands where a house and ferry once did, back in the last century. The house was called the Lilac House, from a fine lilac tree that overshadowed it. A ferry ran from there across the river. The passage goes on to other old Cork landmarks. Goule's Weir, across the river above the Lee Mills, belonged with its fishery to the monks of Shandon Abbey in times long past. The abbey's Dole House stood to the east of North Abbey Square, where the lane runs up to the rock steps. There the monks doled out charity in food or clothing to the poor. It had a little stream from the river leading to a water-gate of its own, though the writer knows nothing of great interest connected with it. Some of the silver vessels of the abbey are still in existence. Goul-na-spurra, the centre of the spur, was once a very narrow place for the mail coach to Dublin to pass through.

48. Marble pulpit inaugurated at St. Mary's Church, Cork

    Cork · city · Cork · 1880

    A marble pulpit, designed in the Italian Renaissance style, was inaugurated at St. Mary's Church, Cork, on 30 May 1880. Bishop Fitzgerald of Ross preached the opening sermon and appealed for help liquidating a debt of £500, most of which was raised by the Confraternity of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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    The marble pulpit^ in St. Mary's Church was inaugurated on the 30th May, 1880, the opening sermon being preached by the Most Rev. Dr. Fitzgerald, bishop of Ross, who made an eloquent appeal to those present to aid in liquidating the debt, £500, most of which was realized by the exertions of the members of the Confraternity of St. Thomas Aquinas, which association is appropriately called the "Angelic Warfare."

    (0 It was designed according to the Italian renaissance, a style which prevailed in Italy during the fourteenth and two succeeding centuries.

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    St. Mary's Church in Cork has a marble pulpit designed in the Italian Renaissance style, a style that prevailed in Italy during the fourteenth and two succeeding centuries. It was inaugurated on 30 May 1880. Bishop Fitzgerald of Ross preached the opening sermon and made an eloquent appeal to those present to help liquidate a debt of £500. Most of that sum was raised through the efforts of the Confraternity of St. Thomas Aquinas, an association appropriately called the "Angelic Warfare."

49. Noblett Dunscombe's connections to Rathcormac

    Rathcormack · town · Cork · 1727–1744

    Noblett Dunscombe, admitted as a freeman of Clonakilty in 1729, married Elizabeth, daughter of Colonel T. Barry of Rathcormac. Dunscombe also purchased the estates of Mount Desert.

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    Noblett Dunscombe, son of W. Dunscombe and Mary Roberts; high sheriff 1730; M.P. for Lismore, 1727-44 ; married Elizabeth, daughter of Colonel T. Barry of Rathcormac (The McAdam Barry), and Susanna Townesend, and left no children. He bought the estates of Mount Desert. The Dunscombe family came from Devonshire.

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    Rathcormack has a connection to Noblett Dunscombe. He was the son of W. Dunscombe and Mary Roberts, high sheriff in 1730, and M.P. for Lismore from 1727 to 1744. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Colonel T. Barry of Rathcormac, known as The McAdam Barry, and Susanna Townesend. They left no children. He bought the estates of Mount Desert. The Dunscombe family came from Devonshire.

50. O'Callaghan entered Dominican noviciate at Tallaght

    near Tallaght · town · Dublin · 1857

    In 1857, Dr. O'Callaghan entered the Dominican noviciate at Tallaght, where Father Thomas Burke was master of novices. After profession he studied philosophy under the same teacher before departing for San Clemente in Rome.

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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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    Tallaght is a town the road takes you through, and in 1857 it was where a young man from Cork took a decisive step. Dr. O'Callaghan, born in 1839 in the South Parish, had been raised among the Christian Brothers at the North Monastery, where they gave him both solid piety and what the record calls profane learning. He showed a great aptitude for it. He went on to a school at Sunday's Well run by Mr. D. O'Connor, then took lessons in the classics from Mr. O'Sullivan on South Mall, and passed to the grammar school of St. Mary's Priory, where his wish to join the Order took shape. In 1857 he entered the noviciate at Tallaght. Father Thomas Burke was master of novices at the time. After profession, O'Callaghan studied philosophy under that same teacher. Then he left for San Clemente in Rome.

51. O'Sullivan's book on Patrick's Purgatory

    near Lough Derg · lake or lakes · Donegal

    Philip O'Sullivan Bear dedicated an entire book of his history to Patrick's Purgatory. A Spanish viscount provided an account of his experiences at the site for this work.

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    The third chapter on the size of Ireland exhibits a strange ignorance of geography, but I cannot stay to go through the first volume in detail. Suffice it to say that an entire book is devoted to Patrick's Purgatory, of which a Spanish viscount relates his experiences. The origin, nobility, and language of the Irish occupy the seven chapters of the second book, and the fourth book treats in fourteen chapters of their manners and religion. The second volume opens with an examination of the methods by which England obtained Ireland and discusses their justice. A book Is devoted to the persecutions under Henry VIII., another book summarises the events of that and two following reigns, and then we come to the reign of Elizabeth, and I propose in next issue to begin O'Sullivan's own account of this period, and thenceforward carry on his history to its end in reign of James I.

    (To be continued.)

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    Lough Derg in Donegal is the lake where Patrick's Purgatory has long drawn pilgrims. Philip O'Sullivan Bear thought it mattered enough to give it a whole book within his history of Ireland. He did not write the account himself. A Spanish viscount supplied it, telling what he experienced at the place. O'Sullivan's history covered much else besides. He wrote on the origin, nobility, and language of the Irish across seven chapters of one book. Another book treated their manners and religion in fourteen chapters. He examined how England obtained Ireland and whether that was just. He devoted separate books to the persecutions under Henry the Eighth and to events of that reign and the two that followed. But Patrick's Purgatory stood alone, a place set apart in his work, told through a stranger's words.

52. Rathreagh fort giving name to townland

    Rathreagh · townland · Kilkenny

    Near the site of the Barry house is an old fort or rath called Rathreagh or Rathrarege, which gives its name to the townland. It is associated with the Barry family's former residence in the Caherconlish area.

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    again under the hammer, and were bought by Sir Nicholas Lawless, a rich Dublin merchant, raised to the peerage by the Irish Parliament with the title of Baron Cloncurry. His descendant now holds the land-. About a mile north of Brittas Castle, at opposite side of river, arc the fragments of an old building ; this is supposed to be the remains of a house erected by the Barry family, who had a mural monument with arms and date 1633 in Abington Church. Dineley gives a copy of the Latin inscription. Dulamus Barry erected it in honour of his parents, his wife, Joanna Burke, and his sons. Linehan says that it was lying in the churchyard of Abington, but I have not been able to find it. Near the site of the Barry house is the old fort or rath, Rathreagh or Rathrarege, which gives name to the townland.

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    There is an old fort somewhere around here called Rathreagh, or Rathrarege, and it gives its name to this place. Close by the fort are the fragments of an old building, thought to be the remains of a house put up by the Barry family. About a mile north of Brittas Castle, on the opposite side of the river, those ruins still stand. The Barrys left a mural monument in Abington Church, carved with their arms and the date 1633. A man named Dulamus Barry erected it in honour of his parents, his wife Joanna Burke, and his sons. Dineley made a copy of the Latin inscription. Linehan wrote that the monument was lying in the churchyard of Abington, but the author who recorded all this could not find it there. The old fort, Rathreagh, sits near the site where the Barry house once stood.

53. Rebel attack on Naas in 1798

    Naas · town · Kildare · 1798

    In September 1798, United Irishmen launched a regular attack on the town of Naas. This was part of a wider series of open rebellions occurring in the counties of Dublin, Meath, and Kildare.

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    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

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    Coming through Naas now. Back in 1798, this was one of the towns where open rebellion broke out. Early that year, strong symptoms of disaffection showed across Ireland. The government took active measures to check the repeated outrages committed daily by parties of malcontents known as United Irishmen. Their partisans were ready to rise at a moment's warning from any of their respective leaders. Despite those measures, many acts of open rebellion took place in the counties of Dublin, Meath, and Kildare. A regular attack was made upon the town of Naas sometime in the month of September that year.

54. Rebels quartered in Lismore School-house and Alms-house

    Lismore · town · Waterford

    During the siege of Lismore Castle, rebel forces quartered in the town's School-house and Alms-house and other houses free from the Castle's shot. Their sentinels in the churchyard received fire from a turret of the Castle.

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    That night they quartered in the Schoole-house and the Almes-house

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    In Lismore, during the siege of the castle, rebel forces quartered in the School-house and the Alms-house, and in other houses in the town that were free from the Castle's shot. Their sentinels kept watch in the churchyard, where they received fire from a turret of the Castle.

55. Richard Tonson of Newcourt, Skibbereen, and Spanish Island

    Skibbereen · town · Cork

    Richard Tonson, son of Henry Tonson of Newcourt, Skibbereen, and Spanish Island, served as member of parliament for Baltimore for forty-six years. He married Elizabeth Tynte and then Peniel, widow of Michael Becher of Aughadown.

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    Richard Tonson, son of Henry Tonson of Newcourt, Skibbereen, and Spanish Island, and Elizabeth, daughter of Sir R. Hull. He was forty-six years member for Baltimore. He married first Elizabeth Tynte, and second Peniel, widow of Michael Becher, of Aughadown. He died 1773, leaving his estates to William Hull, who took the name of Tonson, and was created Baron Riversdale of Rathcormac, 1783.

    At the court held for the said burrough the 24th of August, 17 16,

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    Near Skibbereen, Richard Tonson of Newcourt and Spanish Island sat as member of parliament for Baltimore for forty-six years. His mother was Elizabeth, daughter of Sir R. Hull. He married first Elizabeth Tynte, and second Peniel, widow of Michael Becher of Aughadown. He died in 1773, leaving his estates to William Hull, who took the name Tonson and was created Baron Riversdale of Rathcormac in 1783.

56. Sir Robert Travers killed at Knockanass

    Knocknanuss · townland · Cork · 1647

    Sir Robert Travers, M.P. for Clonakilty and registrar of the Diocese of Cork, was killed at the battle of Knockanass near Mallow in 1647. He had married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Boyle, bishop of Cork.

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    Registrar of the Diocese of Cork, 162S. Killed at the battle of Knockanass, near Mallow, 1647.

    He married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Boyle, bishop of Cork, and had issue a son, Richard, and a daughter, Martha, who married, first, Captain Robert Stannard (ancestor of Eaton Stannard, m.p. {q.v.), and secondly, Sir Richard Aldworth.

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    Somewhere close to Knocknanuss, Sir Robert Travers was killed in battle in 1647. He was registrar of the Diocese of Cork. He had married Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Boyle, bishop of Cork, and left a son, Richard, and a daughter, Martha.

57. Sir Robert William O'Callaghan, MP for Bandon, 1797-1800

    Bandon · town · Cork · 1797–1840

    Sir Robert William O'Callaghan, second son of the first Lord Lismore, served as MP for Bandon from 1797 to 1800. He was colonel of the 39th Regiment, a lieutenant-general, and commanded the forces at Madras. He died unmarried in 1840.

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    M.P. Bandon, 1797-1800. Second son of first Lord Lismore.

    Born October, 1777; colonel 39th Regiment; lieut.-general ; commanded the forces at Madras; k.c.b. He died 9th June, 1840, unmarried.

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    The town of Bandon gave its parliamentary seat to Sir Robert William O'Callaghan from 1797 to 1800. He was the second son of the first Lord Lismore, born in October 1777. A soldier, he was colonel of the 39th Regiment, a lieutenant-general, and commanded the forces at Madras. He died on the 9th of June, 1840, unmarried.

58. Slievenamon in Tipperary claims the Birdhill legend

    near Slievenamon · mountain or mountain range · Tipperary

    Sliab-na-m-ban (Slievenamon) in county Tipperary is named alongside Glenasmoil as a place claiming to be the scene of the legend of Oisin, Bran's pup, and the Dord Fiann. The author considers the tale a composite assembled by a Seanachaidh of the previous 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.

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    Slievenamon is a mountain in county Tipperary, and the road passes near it. It is one of the places that claim to be the scene of the legend of Oisin, and of Bran's pup, and the Dord Fiann. Glenasmoil, near Dublin, makes the same claim. John Sadleir heard the tale over sixty years ago in Newport. The contributor, J. F. Lynch, calls it a rehash of several legends, assembled by some old Seanachaidh of the last century. The storyteller took older material and stitched it together. So this mountain's claim to the legend is not a simple thing. It rests on a tale that was put together from parts of other legends, told and retold, and heard by Sadleir in Newport more than sixty years before Lynch set it down.

59. Smallpox epidemic in Cork city, 1872

    Cork · city · Cork · 1872

    A Dominican friar sent to Cork contracted smallpox in 1872, during an outbreak that raged in the city. He suffered a long illness before recovering.

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    the theological lectures delivered by a Dominican at the famous college of the Minerva. He was elevated to the priesthood in 1864. After twelve months he returned to Ireland, and was assigned to the convent of Tallaght, where for six years he was employed in teaching. He was then sent to Cork, but in 1872 contracted the smallpox which then raged in the city, and after a long illness was again restored to his usual

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    Cork, in 1872. Smallpox raged through the city that year. A Dominican friar was sent here, a priest ordained in 1864 who had returned from the college of the Minerva to Ireland, spent six years teaching at Tallaght, and then came to Cork. He caught the disease. It was a long illness, but he recovered, and was restored to his usual state.

60. Souterrain at Deelish near Leades House

    Deelish · townland · Cork

    A souterrain in the townland of Deelish, parish of Ahabullogue, north of Leades House, contains an entrance passage and two chambers. It is notable for not being connected with a rath, lacking any trace of circumvallation, and differing in construction from underground passages typically found in raths in south-west Ireland.

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    X the southern part of the townland of Deelish, parish of Ahabullogue, and immediately to the north of Leades House, the seat of Captain F. W. Woodley (whose youngest son was a most efficient guide), there exists a souterrain in the corner of a field, containing an entrance passage and two chambers, as will be described presently. It is worthy of note in that it does not appear to be connected with a rath, there being no trace of circumvallation about or close to it. In construction also this souterrain is different from the underground passages usually found in raths in the south-west of Ireland. Smith(,) describes the latter passages as " vaults

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    Somewhere close to Deelish, there is a souterrain in the corner of a field. It has an entrance passage and two chambers. It stands out for not being connected with a rath. There is no trace of any circumvallation about it or near it. In its construction it differs from the underground passages usually found in raths in the south-west of Ireland. Captain F. W. Woodley of Leades House had a youngest son who proved a most efficient guide to the site.