Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society

Each story keeps the passage it was read from. Open one to read the passage as the book has it, and, where the companion has written its own telling, that too.

1. Clonakilty borough customs let to farmer, 1718

   Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1718

   At a court held for the borough of Clonakilty in 1718, the customs of the corporation were set to Phillip Pyne for thirty-one pounds, payable in three installments. Robert Spiller stood as security for the arrangement.

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   At the afforsaid court the customs of this corporation was set by Richard Sweet, esqr> suffrain, to Phillip Pyne for thirty-one pounds, to be pd. in three equal paymts, viz., the first of 9ber> the 26th of March, and the 29th of 7ber following, and Robert Spiller is security. Richard Hungerford, Dept. Record1"-

   The general sessions of the peace held for sd. burrough the 18th

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 80

   As the companion tells it

   Coming up near Clonakilty now. Back in 1718, at a court held for this borough, the customs of the corporation were let by Richard Sweet, the sovereign, to Phillip Pyne for 31 pounds, payable in three equal installments across the year. Robert Spiller stood as security for the arrangement.

2. Clonakilty borough freemen admissions and burgess elections

   Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1729–1801

   The Clonakilty borough council book records court proceedings from 1729 to 1801, including the admission of freemen such as Henry Frankfort, James Collins, William Power, Anthony Wollhouse, and Robert Rogers, and the election of burgesses for the lord's nomination of a sovereign.

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   , „ At a court held for the sd. burrogh the 25th day of March 1730 ButToii^h of CJ 1 * h'lf < ^r" William Power was admitted and sworn freeman before us ; as

   ' allso Anthony Wollhouse and Stephen Moaxly ware sworn freemen.

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 159

   As the companion tells it

   As you pass through Clonakilty, you're in a town that kept a borough council book from 1729 to 1801 recording court proceedings, freemen admissions, and burgess elections. At a court held on March 25, 1730, William Power was admitted and sworn freeman. Anthony Wollhouse and Stephen Moaxly were sworn freemen that same day.

3. Clonakilty fairs and markets leased to Phillip Pine

   Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1710

   In 1710, the suffrain, recorder, and burgesses of Clonakilty leased the fairs, markets, tolls, customs, and alienage of the borough to Phillip Pine for one year at a rent of £25 5s. sterling, payable in three instalments. Pine was required to give security for the payments.

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   Memo"- — The suffrain, recorder, and burgesses have sett and lett

   CI <rj k'/f ■ unto lJ'nmP P'ne tne fa*rs anc* markets, tolls and customs, with the

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 23

   As the companion tells it

   Clonakilty, coming up along the road. In 1710 the suffrain, recorder, and burgesses of the borough leased its fairs, markets, tolls, and customs to Phillip Pine for one year, at a rent of £25 and 5 shillings sterling, payable in three instalments, with security required.

4. Cork city annual mean temperature and climate

   Cork · city · Cork

   The annual mean temperature of the city of Cork is given as 50 degrees Fahrenheit, one degree warmer than the mean for all of Ireland (49 degrees). The author notes that mean temperature alone gives little idea of climate, and that extremes and range are more important indicators.

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   The annual mean temperature of the city of Cork is 50 degrees, that of the whole of Ireland being 49 degrees. The mean temperature alone gives little idea of climate, the extremes and range are more important. On an average, from fifty years observations, the warmest day in the north temperate zone, in which we are situated, is the 26th of July, and the coldest 14th of January. The days which on an average represent our mean annual temperature are 24th of April and the 26th of October.

   The hottest day experienced at Cork for the last forty years was Sunday, July 16th, 1876, when the temperature reached 86 degrees in the shade. The highest recorded

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 128

5. Cornelius Townesend of Clogheen and his property

   near Clogheen · townland · Cork · 1719

   Cornelius Townesend, sworn a freeman of Clonakilty in 1719/20, was of Clogheen, son of John FitzCornelius and Mary Bowdler. He married Elizabeth Strengways, left no children, and his property descended to a nephew who sold it.

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   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

6. Duhallow Hunt club meetings at Carmichael's, Mallow

   Mallow · town · Cork · 1800–1807

   The Duhallow Hunt club held its general meetings and dinners at Carmichael's in Mallow throughout 1801 and beyond. Members balloted and admitted new gentlemen at these regular gatherings, making it a key social venue for the local hunting gentry.

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   Resolved — That the club shall meet and dine together at Carmichael's, in Mallow, on Monday, the 1st of December next.

   Resolved — That the annual subscription shall stand at three guineas, to be paid in advance the first Monday in November, and that the appropriation thereof shall be determined on the next day of meeting.

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 36

7. Edward Southwell the younger, MP for Kinsale and Lord Clifford

   Kinsale · town · Cork · 1761–1768

   Edward Southwell, grandson of the elder Edward Southwell of Kinsale, served as M.P. for Kinsale from 1761 to 1768. He married Sophia, daughter of Samuel Campbell of Mount Leitrim, and was summoned as Baron Clifford or de Clifford.

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   He was born before 1732 ; married, 1765, Sophia, third daughter of Samuel Campbell of Mount Leitrim (see 6". C. Rowley, M.P. ante), and was summoned as Baron Clifford or de Clifford — for he used both styles — in r

   He was M.P. also for Bridgewater and the county Gloucester. It was alleged that he "hath right to the barony of Okeham {i.e. Cromwell of Okeham) by descent if he can prove it by record." He died 1st November, 1777, leaving issue.

   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 163

   As the companion tells it

   Kinsale here, and this town sent Edward Southwell the younger to Parliament from 1761 to 1768. He was grandson of the elder Edward Southwell of Kinsale and married Sophia in 1765, third daughter of Samuel Campbell of Mount Leitrim. He was summoned as Baron Clifford or de Clifford, using both styles, and it was alleged he "hath right to the barony of Okeham by descent if he can prove it by record." He died on 1st November 1777, leaving issue.

8. Goule's Weir and fishery of Shandon Abbey monks

   Cork · city · Cork

   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 weir and its associated fishing rights were monastic property.

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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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   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 155

9. Gurteen lands near Bandon forfeited by O'Mahony clan

   Gurteen · townland · Cork

   The lands of Gurteen near Bandon had been acquired by Richard Hawes when they were forfeited by the O'Mahony clan. Richard Gillman later settled there after marrying Mary Baldwin of Mount Pleasant.

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   Herbert Gillman, great-grandson of Lieut. John Gillman, founder of the family in county Cork (see C. II. A. S. Journal, second series, vol. i., p. 351). John left two sons, Stephen of Curraheen and Henry of Carrigrohane. Stephen's line ended with Sir John St. Leger Gillman, 1S17. Henry married three times. His eldest surviving son, Richard, was issue of the second marriage with Maude, daughter of Captain James Elwill of Bandon. Richard married Mary Baldwin of Curravordy (Mount Pleasant), and settled at Gurteen, near Bandon. These lands had been acquired by Richard Hawes when forfeited by the O'Mahony

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   Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130

10. Iraght-i-Connor held by O'Connor Kerry

    Iraghticonnor · barony · Kerry · 1485–1603

    Most of the barony of Iraght-i-Connor in North Kerry was held by O'Connor Kerry, who in Tudor times was a vassal of the Earls of Desmond. This was an Irish-ruled district within Desmond territory.

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    Within the territories we have assigned to the Desmonds there were some districts still ruled by Irish chiefs. In North Kerry most of the barony of Iraght-i-Connor was held by O'Connor Kerry, who in Tudor times, at least, was a vassal of the earls ; so, too, was O'Brien of Coonagh, in Limerick. O'Brien of Poble Brien, a small but rich country close to Limerick city, was under his great kinsman O'Brien of Thomond, as was also O'Ryan of Owney, a country in the modern counties of Limerick and Tipperary. They probably, however, when occasion suited, acknowledged also the authority of the earls. Finally, in the east of Limerick and west of Tipperary, the Burkes of Clanwilliam tried to keep their freedom against both the Earls of Ormonde and of Desmond. To make

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 210

11. James Waller, lieutenant-governor of Kinsale

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1695–1699

    James Waller, son of Sir Hardress Waller (a judge at the trial of Charles I), served as lieutenant-governor of Kinsale and M.P. for Kinsale 1695–99. Upon being returned, he and colleague Edward Southwell voluntarily surrendered their claims for payment for their services.

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    Was M.P. also for Tralee, 1692-95 ; lieutenant-governor of Kinsale ; when returned, he and his colleague, Edward Southwell, " in consideration of being elected, voluntarily surrendered" their claims for payment for their services.

    He married Dorothy, daughter of Colonel Randolph Clayton, M.P. (g.v.), and had issue. (See next named.)

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 213

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up now is Kinsale in Cork. Back in the 1690s the lieutenant-governor here was James Waller, son of Sir Hardress Waller, who had been a judge at the trial of Charles the First. James served as M.P. for the town from 1695 to 1699, and when he and his colleague Edward Southwell were returned, they voluntarily surrendered their claims for payment for their services.

12. Joseph Jervois sworn suffrain of Clonakilty

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1713

    On St. Luke's Day, 18 October 1713, Joseph Jervois was sworn suffrain of the borough of Clonakilty, having been nominated by the Rt. Hon. Henry Boyle, lord of the borough. The ensigns of authority were delivered by the late suffrain Arthur Bernard and the named burgesses.

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    At a court held for the sd burrough on Saint Luke's Day, being the Burrough of h f 8ber; jOSeph Tervois, esqr, one of the free burgesses of

    CloughnakiUy. / .,.._■ , ■ ,. t c u

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 24

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Clonakilty, on Saint Luke's Day, the 18th of October 1713, a court was held for this borough. Joseph Jervois, one of the free burgesses, was sworn suffrain, having been nominated by the Right Honourable Henry Boyle, lord of the borough. The ensigns of authority were delivered by the late suffrain Arthur Bernard and the burgesses.

13. Lecture on Rude Stone Monuments in Cork

    Cork · city · Cork

    Dr. Ringrose Atkins delivered a lecture on rude stone monuments at the Imperial Hotel in Cork, illustrated with photographic lime-light views of cromlechs. He noted that these cromlechs are found abundantly in County Cork and believed they were never covered with earth but used for ancestor worship.

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    N 17th March a lecture was delivered for our Society at the Imperial Hotel by Dr. Ringrose Atkins, of Waterford, on the " Rude Stone Monuments of this and other Lands/' It was illustrated by superb photographic lime-light views of cromlechs and kindred stone structures taken by the lecturer. To say that the lecture was interesting would be only giving a faint idea of the enormous amount of information conveyed in it on this subject, which is now exciting a good deal of interest among antiquarians, as these cromlechs are found in well defined districts from the east bank of the Jordan, through North Africa, western coasts of Spain and Portugal, Brittany, and Ireland — abundantly so in the county Cork. The erection of these monuments must have been carried out by numbers of men, as the covering stone of one, the lecturer mentioned, weighed by estimate one hundred and ten tons, and was elevated on three other stones several feet from the ground. The lecturer adopted the view that these cromlechs were never covered over with earth as was generally believed, but were places at which the spirits of the deceased ancestors of the race who erected them were worshipped, interments having taken place under and around them.

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    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 113

    As the companion tells it

    Cork has cromlechs in abundance. On March 17th a lecture was delivered for the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society at the Imperial Hotel by Doctor Ringrose Atkins of Waterford, on the rude stone monuments of this and other lands. He showed photographic lime-light views of cromlechs and kindred stone structures he had taken himself. He traced their distribution from the east bank of the Jordan, through North Africa, the western coasts of Spain and Portugal, Brittany, and Ireland, where they are found abundantly in County Cork. He mentioned that the erection of these monuments must have required numbers of men. The covering stone of one, he said, weighed by estimate 110 tons, and was raised on three other stones several feet off the ground. He argued against the general belief that cromlechs were covered over with earth. He held that they were places at which the spirits of the deceased ancestors of the race who erected them were worshipped. Interments, he said, had taken place both under and around them.

14. Maurice Roche and Synans pardoned at Caherduggan

    Caherduggan · townland · Cork · 1577

    A 1577 Elizabethan pardon named Maurice Roche and William fitz Nicholas Synane of Caherduggan among those required to appear before commissioners and give security to keep the peace in County Cork.

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    Fiant 2,840 (June 6, 1576), is a pardon for " Williom oge Syrian fitz William of Downeraylle, county Cork, gent. ; Philip Synane of same ; his brother, Richard Synan fitz Wm. of Downerayle, gent. ; and a host of others ; " provided that within six months they appear before commissioners in their county (Cork), and give security to keep the peace and answer at sessions when called upon." Fiant 2,961 (February 4, 1577 . is a pardon to " Maurice Roche of Cahirdowganc, county Cork, esq. ; Win. Synan of Meadstown, same count)-, gent. ; Wm. fitz Nicholas Synane of Cahirdowgune, gent.," and others (Nagles and Roches, etc. , "provided they appear, etc.," and give similar security. Fiant 4,111 (January 20, 1583), is a pardon (at the suit of John Fitz Edmond Fitz- Gerald) for, among others, " Wm. Shynan of Downeraill." Security as above. Fiants 4,256 and 4,257 (November 28, 1583), arc pardons for " Maurice Roch, lord Roch of Castleton, county Cork, and a host of the Roches, O'Hennessys, O'Ahcrns, Nagles," etc., etc., and "Win. Synan, alias Syvan of Downraill, gent. ; Gilleduff Synan of same ; James Synan fitz Edmd. of Castletowne ; Wm. crone Synan of Downraile ; and John Synan of same, kern." Fiant 6,302 (July 24, 1599), is a pardon to " Maurice Roche, viscount Fermoy, and a host of Roches, Nagles, O'Hennessys, O'Mullownys, etc., etc., and to James Synane and John

    (2) This fiant (S36) is published in lull in the Unpublished Gcraldinc Documents.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 304

15. Mountgarret's army arrives at Ballyhoura and takes nearby castles

    Ballyhoura · townland · Cork

    Mountgarret's minister arrived at Ballahoura with a large rebel army, which then took the castles of Ballahey and Dods Castle upon quarter. The Lord President was offended at the constable for surrendering.

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    Mountgarret's Minister, came unto us at Ballahoura aforesaid and in their

    army. march tooke the castles of Ballahey and Dods Castle was

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 172

16. Muskerry Cavalry establishment fixed by Lord Lieutenant

    Macroom · town · Cork · 1803

    By letter dated Dublin Castle, 10 September 1803, the Lord Lieutenant fixed the establishment of the Muskerry Legion First Troop Corps of Yeomanry Cavalry under Captain Warren's command at sixty-four men, including one permanent sergeant, sergeants, a trumpeter or drummer, and sixty mounted men.

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    10/// September, 1803. Sir — I am commanded by the Lord Lieutenant to acquaint you that His Excellency has been pleased to fix the establishment of the Muskerry Legion First Troop Corps of Yeomanry Cavalry under your command, at the numbers stated in the margin. Instructions have been issued accordingly to the respective officers of ordinance.

    Signed, E. B. Littlehales.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 12

17. Petition of Kinsale fishermen, temp. Charles I

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1625–1649

    A petition of Kinsale fishermen from the reign of Charles I was exhibited at the Cork conversazione by Mr. J. H. Bennett, alongside a Galway rent roll from the Elizabethan period.

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

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 112

    As the companion tells it

    You are coming through Kinsale. A petition from the fishermen of this town, dating from the reign of Charles the First, between 1625 and 1649, was once exhibited at a conversazione of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society by a man named J. H. Bennett. No detail of what the fishermen asked for, or what became of them, survives in that record.

18. Revival of Clonakilty sessions in 1802 after twenty-year lapse

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1802

    In March 1802, Rev. Horatio Townsend as sovereign and Phil Donovan as deputy recorder held the sessions of the peace after a twenty-year lapse. Only one assault case was entered for trial, its verdict not recorded, and thus ended the Council and Sessions Book of Clonakilty.

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    In March, 1802, the Rev. Horatio Townsend, sovereign, and Phil Donovan, deputy recorder, held the sessions of the peace after a lapse of twenty years from the last meeting. But the character of the town had not altered, and one assault is the only case entered for trial. It was brought before a jury the following month, but their verdict is not recorded, and thus ends the Council and Sessions Book of Clonakilty.

    {Concluded.)

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 189

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Clonakilty, consider what happened here in March 1802. After a lapse of twenty years from the last meeting, the Rev. Horatio Townsend, sovereign, and Phil Donovan, deputy recorder, held the sessions of the peace. Only one assault case was entered for trial, brought before a jury the following month. Their verdict is not recorded, and thus ends the Council and Sessions Book of Clonakilty.

19. Thomas Newenham of Coolmore, MP for Cork City

    Coolmore · townland · Cork · 1751–1766

    Thomas Newenham of Coolmore served as MP for Cork City from 1751 to 1760 and was high sheriff of Cork in 1756. He was ancestor of the present Coolmore family and died in 1766.

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    1760, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of William Dawson, of Castle Dawson; she died 24th December, 1763, leaving issue. Ancestor of present Coolmore family. He was high sheriff of Cork, 1756, and died 1766.

    Norris, Sir John, knt.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 27

20. West Convent in Claddagh, Galway

    Claddagh · electoral division · Galway · 1873–1874

    Father O'Callaghan was appointed prior of the West Convent, situated in Claddagh, described as a poor though romantic spot in Galway. He held the position for scarcely twelve months.

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    health and vigour. In the following year he was appointed prior of the West Convent, which is situated in Claddagh, a poor though romantic spot in Galway. This position he held scarcely twelve months, when he became superior of St. Catherine's Priory in Xewry. After an interval of five years he again went to Rome, where the students of San Clemen te were placed under his care.

    The Rev. Father Mullooly dying about this time, Father O'Callaghan

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 60

21. William Hull created Baron Riversdale of Rathcormac, 1783

    Rathcormack · town · Cork · 1773–1783

    Richard Tonson died in 1773, leaving his estates to William Hull, who took the name of Tonson. William Hull Tonson was created Baron Riversdale of Rathcormac in 1783.

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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,

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 50

22. Clonakilty fairs and markets leased to Jonas Stawell

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1711

    In October 1711, the corporation of Clonakilty leased its fairs, markets, tolls, customs, and alienage to Jonas Stawell for £29 5s. sterling per year, payable in three instalments. The lease excluded only the custom of fresh fish on weekdays.

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    The suffrain, recorder, and burgesses have sett unto Jonas Stawell,

    Clo to-J fakiltv es1r' ^ie ^rs and markets> tolls and customs, with alienage, except

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 23

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Clonakilty, this town has an old market story. In October 1711 the corporation here leased its fairs, markets, tolls, customs and alienage to a man named Jonas Stawell for £29 and 5 shillings a year. The only thing they kept back was the custom of fresh fish on weekdays.

23. 17th-century Muskerry land papers and Cavalry flag

    near Muskerry · street · Cork · 1600–1699

    Captain R. Tonson Rye of Rye Court lent the Society family papers illuminating the history of lands in Muskerry during the seventeenth century. He also provided the beautiful flag of the Muskerry Cavalry for display.

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    documents and articles lent to the Society through the Vice-President, viz : I I | tain R. Tonson Rye, D.i .. of Rye Court, for important family papers throwing light on thehistor) oi lands in Muskerry in the seventeenth century, and for tb the beautiful flag of the Muskcrrj

    Cavalry : to Sir Augustus R. Warren, bart, D.L., for the loan of the Orderly Book of the Muskerry Yeomanry, extracts from which will shortly be published, and for information and loan ol arms ol the corps ; T. W. Woodley, D.L., oi Leades House, for loans of arms ol

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 134

24. Arthur Bernard sworn suffrain of Clonakilty borough

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1712

    On St. Luke's Day, 18 October 1712, Arthur Bernard was sworn suffrain (sovereign) of the borough of Clonakilty, having been nominated by the Rt. Hon. Henry Boyle, lord of the borough. The ensigns of authority were delivered by the late suffrain Robert Travers and the named burgesses.

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    CLnuirhnakiltv ^thof 8ker., 1712, Arthur Bernard, esq., one of the free burgesses of the

    said corporation, pursuant to the nomination and appointment of the

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 24

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Clonakilty in Cork, it is worth knowing that on 18 October 1712, Arthur Bernard was sworn suffrain of this borough, nominated by the Rt. Hon. Henry Boyle, lord of the borough. The ensigns of authority were delivered by the late suffrain Robert Travers and the burgesses.

25. Brittas lands purchased by Thomas Stepney

    Brittas · townland · Cork · 1703

    The lands of Brittas were purchased in 1703 by Thomas Stepney of the Grange, Portmarnock, county Dublin, after the attainder of the Burke family.

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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 ;

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 256

26. Bronze horse trappings found in bog at Fuhiry

    Fuhiry · townland · Cork · 1892

    A bronze horse trapping object, one of two identical pieces, was discovered several feet below the surface of a bog at Fuhiry in the parish of Ballyvourney, County Cork, during the spring of 1892. It may have served as the centre of a breastplate or on a crupper, uniting four straps, and was preserved by the finder rather than sold as scrap metal.

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    Horse Trappings. — The bronze object here illustrated was found, with another exactly similar, in a bog at Fuhiry, parish of Ballyvourney, during the spring of this year. It is in the finder's possession, and has been lent by him, through Mr. Charles Raycroft, for illustration. It is one of the many varieties of objects that are classed among horse trappings. This may have been used either upon the chest as the centre of a breastplate, in which four straps were united, or on the crupper, where it would have served a like purpose. Mr. Raycroft informed me that it was found several feet below the surface of the bog ; and like the generality of bronze antiquities so discovered it has no deposit on its surface, but is a pale golden colour. I have a few varieties of harness rings in my own collection, all of which are from the county Cork, but all differ from these. Among them is the large ring, pierced transversely, a central ring with two loops, and two rings joined together, etc. It is a happy sign of our times that these rings are preserved by the finder, and not sold to the ragman as old metal.

    Robert Day.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 308

27. Clonakilty borough elects Richard Cox as MP, 1717

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1717

    On 31 October 1717, the suffrain, burgesses, and freemen of the borough of Clonakilty elected Richard Cox as their parliamentary representative in Dublin, replacing the deceased Sir Ralph Freke. The court was held pursuant to the King's writ of summons, with autograph signatures of the corporation members recorded.

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    At a court there held, and pursuant to a warrant to the suffrain, Burroughof directed and gr0unded on his Majesty's writ of summons for electing Cloughnakilty. ^ burgegs QUt of the mQSt discreet men of this burrough to appr in this present parliament now sitting in Dublin, in the room of Sir Ralph Freke, deceased, we, the suffrain, burgesses, and freemen have elected aud chosen Richard Cox, esqr> to be our representative in this present parliament in the room of the sd. Sr. Ralph Freke. Dated this 31 d day of October, 17 17.

    Arnold Gookin, Suffer, Robt. Gillman,

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 51

    As the companion tells it

    As you come through Clonakilty in Cork, you are passing through a town with a parliamentary past. On 31 October 1717, the suffrain, burgesses, and freemen of the borough of Clonakilty held a court under the King's writ of summons to elect a new representative for the parliament sitting in Dublin. They chose Richard Cox to replace Sir Ralph Freke, who had died in office.

28. Clonakilty fair and market customs leased, 1719

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1719

    At a court held for Clonakilty borough on 28 September 1719, the customs of the fairs and markets were set for the coming year to Samuel Gilbertson for thirty-four pounds five shillings sterling.

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    Arnold Gookix, Memor. — That at a court held for sd. burrough the 28th of S^er, 17 19, the customs of the fairs and markets are sett for the year to come to Samuel Gilbertson for thirtyfour pounds five shillings sterl.

    At a court held for said burrough on St. Luke's day, being the 18th

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 81

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Clonakilty, in County Cork. Back in 1719, on the 28th of September, a court for the borough leased the customs of the fairs and markets here for the coming year to a man named Samuel Gilbertson, for thirty-four pounds and five shillings sterling.

29. Doneraile castle garrisoned by Lieutenant Downing

    Doneraile · townland · Cork

    The Lord President left Lieutenant Downing with fifty shot to defend the castle at Doneraile during the rebellion. Downing held it faithfully and was commended as a stout man who had done good service.

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    When we came to Donnorayle my Lord President left Lieur-tucnant

    The Lord John Downing to keep and defend the castle with fifty

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 172

30. Edmond Tyrry proclaimed rebel in Cork, 1602

    Cork · city · Cork · 1602–1613

    Edmond Tyrry, alderman and mayor of Cork in 1604, or his father, was proclaimed a 'rebel' in 1602. He served as M.P. for Cork City in 1613 and acted as deputy mayor during Skiddy's absence in Dublin.

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    Son of Edmond Tyrry of Cork. Was an alderman ; mayor of the city, 1604 ; he (or his father) was proclaimed a "rebel" in 1602; was deputy mayor 1612, during Skiddy's absence in Dublin ; deputy recorder for John Meade.

    Uniacke, James.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 191

31. Famine relief sent to Dublin Archbishop

    Dublin · city · Dublin · 1847

    In June 1847, during the Great Famine, the bishop of Ivrea sent one thousand francs to Archbishop Murray of Dublin for the poor famine-stricken in Ireland. The bishop also included a paper about Blessed Thaddeus.

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    When in June, 1847, Archbishop Murray, of Dublin, received from the bishop of Ivrea a letter enclosing one thousand francs for the poor famine-stricken in Ireland, he also enclosed a separate paper : —

    De Beato Thaddeo, Episcopo Hiberni^e.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 292

32. Galway rent roll, temp. Elizabeth

    Galway · city · Galway · 1558–1603

    A Galway rent roll from the Elizabethan period was exhibited at the Cork conversazione by Mr. J. H. Bennett, providing evidence of land tenure arrangements in Galway under Elizabeth I.

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

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 112

33. Greenmount mound uniquely named tumulus

    Greenmount · townland · Louth

    The Greenmount mound is noted as the single exception among County Louth tumuli in having the name of an individual attached to it. The author laments that association with hidden treasure has caused destruction of many antiquarian valuables.

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    Occasionally a barrow is found inside a rath, as at Lismore, parish of Smarmore. It would be too long to describe all the tumuli in the count)-. With the single exception of the Greenmount mound, I do not think that the name of the individual is attached to any of them. It is a great pity that these places should be associated with the idea of hidden treasure, which has caused the destruction of many an article intrinsically worthless, but of the greatest value to the antiquarian.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 233

34. Midleton estates acquired for a white horse

    Midleton · town · Cork

    Local tradition says the Brodrick family acquired the Midleton estates by means of a white horse, a motif echoing other tales of sequestrated property in the region.

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

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 273

35. O'Callaghan assigned to Tallaght convent

    near Tallaght · town · Dublin · 1864–1870

    After returning from Rome, a Dominican friar was assigned to the convent of Tallaght where he was employed in teaching for six years before being sent to Cork.

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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

    Mm 1 R] Vi Dr. O'Callaghan, <>.!'.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 60

36. Owen MacCarthy, MP for Clonakilty in James II's Parliament

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1689–1690

    Owen MacCarthy, descended from Sir Owen MacCarthy and Elinor, daughter of the Earl of Kildare, served as MP for Clonakilty in James II's Parliament of 1689. He was Colonel of King James's 36th Regiment and went to France with the King in 1690.

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    M.P. Clonakilty in James II. 's Parliament, 1689.

    Colonel of King James's 36th Regiment, 1689. Went to France with the King, 1690.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 27

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Clonakilty, in Cork, this town was once represented in parliament by Owen MacCarthy. He sat for Clonakilty in James the Second's Parliament in 1689 and served as Colonel of the King's 36th Regiment. When James left for France in 1690, MacCarthy went with him.

37. Owen Silver appointed town clerk and recorder of Youghal

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1664–1688

    Owen Silver, M.P. for Youghal in 1661, was appointed town clerk of Youghal for life in 1664 and elected recorder in 1671, dying in office in 1687-8. He claimed lands in Kerry as a soldier of Cromwell's army.

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    Probably father of foregoing. Was appointed town clerk of Youghal for life in 1664; elected recorder 1671, and died in office 25th January, 1687-8. He claimed as a soldier of Cromwell's army and obtained lands in Kerry.

    Skip with, Edward.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 162

38. Raths with Irish names near Dundalk and Roche

    Dundalk · town · Louth

    Many raths in County Louth have Irish names with 'lios' as prefix, including Lisaclog and Lisbilla in Roche Parish, Lisdoo and Lisnawilly near Dundalk, and Liscalga near Reaghstown. Others have English names from later landowners.

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    Before passing on it will be sufficient to mention that many of these raths have Irish names, the word "lios" or fort being the usual prefix, such as Lisaclog and Lisbilla(,) in Roche Parish; Lisdoo and Lisnawilly, near Dundalk; Liscalga, near Reaghstown, etc., but these arc not necessarily, though some may be, associated with them from the very first. Others have English names, such as Martin's Eort, parish of Philipstown, Ardee Barony, Crinnian's and Murray's Fort, parish of Clonkeen ; but these are called from the names of farmers and others who owned the land in later times. We must now pass on to

    III. Structures of Stoni s.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 234

39. Richard Ponsonby's election petition for Kinsale seat

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1731–1760

    Richard Ponsonby of Crotto, Kerry, petitioned against the parliamentary return of Gervais Parker for Kinsale and obtained the seat. He served as MP for Kinsale from 1731 to 1760.

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    He was ll.d. {lion, can.), t.c.d., 1754. He petitioned against the return of Gervais Parker (g.v.) for Kinsale, and obtained the seat.

    He married Helen, daughter of Sir John Meade, bart, and d.s.p.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 110

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up through Kinsale now. Back in 1731, Richard Ponsonby of Crotto in Kerry petitioned against the return of Gervais Parker for the Kinsale parliamentary seat and won it. He held that seat as MP for the town until 1760.

40. Ringabella Creek as territorial boundary terminus

    Ringabella · townland · Cork

    Ringabella Creek marked the point where the boundary line between MacCarthy and Desmond territories reached the sea. The line ran south from the barony of Orrery and Kilmore with an easterly trend.

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    The smaller square, comprising more than half of the present counties of Cork and Kerry, was the land of the Clancarthy; the rest of the figure, familiar to most of us as an old enemy to be faced under the title of gnomon in the second book of Euclid will, with some allowances, correspond to the possessions of the house of Desmond. The limits of the two territories may be more exactly stated as follows : — Starting from Killorglin, at the head of Dingle Bay, the boundary ran to Castlemaine, a fortress of the Desmonds, then eastward for some distance along by the river Maine, then apparently along the modern boundary between the Kerry baronies of Magunihy and Toughanaimy until it reached the boundary of county Cork. Here we must take some liberties with the symmetry of our square, for the line now ran due north, by the modern boundary between Cork and Kerr)-, until the limit of count)- Limerick was reached. Here the line turned east again, along the bounds of Limerick and Cork, until it reached the modern barony of Orrery and Kilmorc. From this point it ran, in a slightly irregular fashion, south with a trend towards east, till it reached the sea at Ringabella Creek.

    The territories owned by the MacCarthys and their subordinate chiefs thus comprised almost all Kern' south of the Maine, and in Cork the great baronies of Duhallow. Muskerry, and Carbery, besides several smaller ones. Some of these smaller baronies held a peculiar position with regard to their political situation. Barretts, Kinalea, [bane and Barryroe, had, with much more of West Cork, been conquered and settled by the Anglo-Norman colonists. During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, however, the natives had steadily recovered the ground lost, and had quite cleared Carbery and Muskerry of an)- English element. But the Barretts and the Barrys who occupied the small baronies just mentioned, and who had heroine quite Irish, except in name, were left as tributaries to the MacCarthys. Under the Tudors

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 210

41. Rock with undeciphered markings at Paddock, Monasterboice

    Paddock · townland · Louth

    An earth-fast rock bearing curious, possibly runic-like markings was recorded in the townland of Paddock, parish of Monasterboice. The markings were never deciphered and the rock was recently searched for but not found.

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    2. In the townland of Paddock, parish of Monasterboice, was (perhaps is, though it was lately searched for but not found) an earth-fast rock with curious markings on it. It is described at p. -499, vol. v. of the Kilkenny Arcliceological Society 's Journal, 2nd series. The markings have never been deciphered, probably because they represented nothing in the shape of letters. The Scandinavian characters called runes are similarly

    ,A Shj«t /,. - C . •■■

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 232

42. Sir Robert Tynte buried at Kilcredan Church

    Kilcredan · townland · Cork

    Sir Robert Tynte of Ballycrenane, father of Sir Henry Tynte (M.P. for County Cork, 1661), is buried in Kilcredan Church with a memorial inscription. Sir Henry Tynte was knighted in 1660 while residing at Ballycrenane.

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    Son of Sir Robert Tynte, of Ballycrenane (who is buried in Kilcredan Church, M.I.), by a daughter of Sir Edward Harris, m.p. (q.v.), and grandson of Edward Tynte, of Wraxall; was knighted 30th December, 1660, being then of " Ballycrevan."

    He fled to England in the troubles of 1688, his estate being then valued at ^500 a year.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 191

43. St. Catherine's Priory in Newry

    near Newry · town · Down · 1874–1879

    Father O'Callaghan became superior of St. Catherine's Priory in Newry after leaving Claddagh, holding the position before an interval of five years sent him back to Rome.

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    health and vigour. In the following year he was appointed prior of the West Convent, which is situated in Claddagh, a poor though romantic spot in Galway. This position he held scarcely twelve months, when he became superior of St. Catherine's Priory in Xewry. After an interval of five years he again went to Rome, where the students of San Clemen te were placed under his care.

    The Rev. Father Mullooly dying about this time, Father O'Callaghan

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 60

44. Three mills tradition at Caherconlish village

    Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1700–1799

    According to tradition, there were three mills in Caherconlish village in the eighteenth century—a malt mill, a flour mill, and an iron mill. None of these were worked in the nineteenth century.

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    I have been told that when the Highlanders were stationed in the village they were permitted by their officers to help the people in their farming operations, and it is said that they were very good workers, but not so handy in the use of the flail as the natives, that whereas the latter could change the collop or handle of the flail from hand to hand without stopping in the wielding of the flail, the former were unable to do so. According to tradition there were three mills in the village in the last century — malt, flour, and iron mills. None of these were worked in this century.

    Up to about fifty years ago four very good fairs were held in the

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 224

45. Ui Faircheallaigh rock in Caherconlish parish

    Caherconlish · town · Limerick

    The Ui Faircheallaigh family held possessions in Caherconlish parish, evidenced by a rock named after them. The family name has since died out in County Limerick.

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    The O'Conaings derive from Ccnnedigh MacLorcan, king of the Dalcais, who died A.D. 950, through Donnchuan, who was his third son, the two elder brothers of Donnchuan being Mahon, king of Munster, and Brian Boroimhe, king of Erinn. Donnchuan had five sons, two of whom were named Cennedigh ; from one of these descend the O'Conaings, from the other the O'Kennedy's, of whom there are many in Caherconlish, and who came here from the district on the east side of Lough Derg, which is given as their country in Speed's map of 16 10. The Ui Faircheallaigh must also have held possessions in Caherconlish parish, for, as I have shown in a recent note in the Journal, there is a rock in the parish named from them. The name has now died out in the county Limerick, but here is the copy of an inquisition from the "Black Book of Limerick," in which it occurs : —

    An Inquisition was held in the bishop's Court (John Mothel, Bishop of Limerick, 1426-1459), of Tullabrek (Tullybracky), on the 9th day of September, in the year of our Lord 1447, before our Lord John, Lord Bishop of Limerick, Robert Stancon, and many others; item, Eoy. O'Cachane, jur.; it. Sehan O'Pharrell, jur. ; it. Nichus. Fyn, jur. ; Richus. Mcjonyn, jur.; Donaldus Mcjonyn, jur. ; Richus. Duff, jur.; Thos. O'Morvie, jur. ; Thos. O'Bogane, jur. ; Cornelius O'Morio ; Willmus Blewet, jur. ; who being sworn as witnesses, on their oath depose, that in whatever way the tenants of Tullabrek did work by their horses and cattle for themselves, they would do in like manner for the Bishop of Limerick."

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 185

46. Clonakilty corporation court of 1717

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1717

    At a court held for the borough of Clonakilty on St. Luke's Day, 18 October 1717, Richard Sweet was sworn suffrain of the borough under the nomination of Henry Lord Barron of Carleton. Arnold Gookin, Richard Cox, Robert Travers, William Hull, and Ran. Warner were among the named burgesses.

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    VIII. At a court held for said burrough on St. Luke's day, being the iSth ClouehnakiUy of 0ctober' 17l7, Mr. Richard Sweet, one of the free burgesses of the corporation, pursuant to the nomination and appointment of the Rt. HonWe Henry Lord Barron of Carleton, lord of the said burrough, was sworn suffrain of the said burrough, and had the ensigns of authority delivered to him by the present suffrain and undernamed burgesses.

    Arnold Gookin, Richd. Cox,

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 79

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up along Clonakilty here in Cork. Back on the 18th of October 1717, St. Luke's Day, a court was held for the borough. Richard Sweet, one of the free burgesses, was sworn suffrain of the borough on the nomination of Henry Lord Barron of Carleton. The ensigns of authority were delivered to him by the sitting suffrain and the burgesses, among them Arnold Gookin and Richard Cox.

47. Dominican convent at Carlingford, county Louth

    Carlingford · town · Louth

    A deceased Dominican priest was born in Carlingford under the shadow of an ancient Dominican convent, which likely influenced his vocation. His remains were buried in the cemetery attached to the church.

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    He was born in Carlingford, county Louth, under the shadow of an ancient Dominican convent, which very probably was the means of directing the course of his after life. With reason do we apply to him the words of Holy Writ : " Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long time." — Wisdom, chap. iv. His remains lie in the cemetery attached to the church.

    Four months had scarcely passed when the Rev. Gabriel Moore, O.P.,(l4) was called to his reward. He was a young priest of great promise, being highly cultivated, and conspicuous for sterling virtue and goodness of heart. Having completed his studies at San Clemente, Rome, he was about leaving for Ireland when he was suddenly taken ill, and departed this life on the 25th July, 1894, not having been yet three years ordained.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 64

48. Abbey Owney: near-total disappearance of Cistercian ruins

    Abington · townland · Limerick

    Of Abbey Owney (Abington) almost nothing can be said because the ruins have almost entirely disappeared. It is grouped with Holy Cross, Kilcooley, and Hore Abbey as one of four Cistercian monasteries in the region.

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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

49. Ashroe residence of Carbery and Barrington families

    Ashroe · townland · Limerick

    Ashroe, meaning 'red hill,' was for a long time the residence of a branch of the Carbery family and is now occupied by Mr. John B. Barrington.

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    ^10,000 founded Barrington's Hospital on George's Quay on the site of the old mainguard house. His son, Sir Matthew, was one of the most active citizens of Limerick, and at the head of everything both grave and gay for the welfare and amusement of the inhabitants. Glenstal, the splendid seat of Sir Charles Barrington, is finely situated at the foot of the SI14I) r)-6bljr)r)J Jt)5)nj oljUAJfie, the mountain range of Eileen or Eveleen, the daughter of Guaire, from Brug Maic Indoc, beside the Boyne, and wife to Eocho, king of Munster, at the close of the first century, whose legend I gave some time since in the Journal. The old people say that Glenstal means the " valley of the horse." In an inquisition of Queen Elizabeth Glenstille is given as the name of one of the Burke castles in the district. " Donogh McWilliam Oge of Glenstille, who murderavit Rochford, a Limerick merchant." Cappercullen, " tillage plot of the hollywood," near Glenstal, is said to have been the residence of Sir Edmond Walsh. Ashroe, " red hill," which was for a long time the residence of a branch of the Carbery family, is now occupied by Mr. John B. Barrington.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 254

50. Ballyneety named after the White family

    Ballyneety · townland · Limerick · 1400–1499

    About three miles west of Caherconlish, in the parish of Cahernarry, the village of Ballyneety takes its name from the White family, meaning 'the town of the Whites', who built churches and castles in the area in the fifteenth century.

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    the fifteenth century. In the latter parish, and about three miles west of Caherconlish, there is a little village named from this family Ballyneety, this is, B4)le &r\ p^e^ce, " the town of the Whites."

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

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 207

51. Benjamin Blake Woodward M.P. for Midleton

    Midleton · town · Cork · 1794–1800

    Benjamin Blake Woodward, son of the bishop of Cloyne, served as M.P. for Midleton from 1794 to 1800. He was a militia major and prison inspector.

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    M.P. Midleton, 1794-97; 1797- 1800.

    Third son of Dr. Richard Woodward, bishop of Cloyne, 1781-94; by Susannah, daughter of Richard Blake, of Bristol.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 215

52. Cappercullen residence of Sir Edmond Walsh

    Cappercullen · townland · Limerick

    Cappercullen, meaning 'tillage plot of the hollywood,' near Glenstal, is said to have been the residence of Sir Edmond Walsh.

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    ^10,000 founded Barrington's Hospital on George's Quay on the site of the old mainguard house. His son, Sir Matthew, was one of the most active citizens of Limerick, and at the head of everything both grave and gay for the welfare and amusement of the inhabitants. Glenstal, the splendid seat of Sir Charles Barrington, is finely situated at the foot of the SI14I) r)-6bljr)r)J Jt)5)nj oljUAJfie, the mountain range of Eileen or Eveleen, the daughter of Guaire, from Brug Maic Indoc, beside the Boyne, and wife to Eocho, king of Munster, at the close of the first century, whose legend I gave some time since in the Journal. The old people say that Glenstal means the " valley of the horse." In an inquisition of Queen Elizabeth Glenstille is given as the name of one of the Burke castles in the district. " Donogh McWilliam Oge of Glenstille, who murderavit Rochford, a Limerick merchant." Cappercullen, " tillage plot of the hollywood," near Glenstal, is said to have been the residence of Sir Edmond Walsh. Ashroe, " red hill," which was for a long time the residence of a branch of the Carbery family, is now occupied by Mr. John B. Barrington.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 254

53. Clonakilty corporation elects MPs Bernard and Freke to parliament

    Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1725

    On 16 September 1725, the suffrain, burgesses, and freemen of the Clonakilty corporation elected Francis Bernard junior and Brigadier George Freke to represent the borough in parliament, following a sheriff's summons. The election was carried by a great majority of votes.

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    At a court there held, and pursuant to a warrant to the suffrain, Burroughof directed and gr0unded on his Majesty's writ of summons for electing Cloughnakilty. ^ burgegs QUt of the mQSt discreet men of this burrough to appr in this present parliament now sitting in Dublin, in the room of Sir Ralph Freke, deceased, we, the suffrain, burgesses, and freemen have elected aud chosen Richard Cox, esqr> to be our representative in this present parliament in the room of the sd. Sr. Ralph Freke. Dated this 31 d day of October, 17 17.

    Arnold Gookin, Suffer, Robt. Gillman,

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork

    As the companion tells it

    You're coming through Clonakilty now, in Cork. Back on 16 September 1725, the suffrain, burgesses, and freemen of the corporation here met to elect two members of parliament, after a sheriff's summons brought them together. They chose Francis Bernard junior and Brigadier George Freke to represent the borough in Dublin, and the vote carried by a great majority.

54. Family vault in Caherconlish graveyard

    Caherconlish · town · Limerick

    A vault belonging to a founding family of Limerick alms-houses sits a few feet west of the tower in Caherconlish graveyard. The tower now occupies the site where the vault's tower formerly stood.

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    family founded some alms-houses still in existence in Limerick. There is a vault belonging to them in Caherconlish graveyard a few feet west of the tower, which was formerly on the site now occupied by the tower. The English name Xash occurs in the list of the magistrates of Limerick city during the thirteenth century.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 208

55. Gillman family established at Curraheen and Carrigrohane

    near Carrigrohane · townland · Cork

    Lieutenant John Gillman, founder of the family in county Cork, left two sons: Stephen of Curraheen and Henry of Carrigrohane. Stephen's line ended with Sir John St. Leger Gillman in 1817, while Henry's descendants spread to Gurteen, Shannacloyne and other lands.

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    Herbert Gillman, great-grandson of Lieut. John Gillman, founder of the family in county Cork (see C. II. A. S. Journal, second series, vol. i., p. 351). John left two sons, Stephen of Curraheen and Henry of Carrigrohane. Stephen's line ended with Sir John St. Leger Gillman, 1S17. Henry married three times. His eldest surviving son, Richard, was issue of the second marriage with Maude, daughter of Captain James Elwill of Bandon. Richard married Mary Baldwin of Curravordy (Mount Pleasant), and settled at Gurteen, near Bandon. These lands had been acquired by Richard Hawes when forfeited by the O'Mahony

    22 2 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130

56. James Uniacke, mayor of Youghal and M.P.

    Youghal · town · Cork · 1755–1797

    James Uniacke, son of Richard Uniacke of Mount Uniacke, served as mayor of Youghal in 1755 and again in 1757, and as high sheriff of county Cork in 1776. He was M.P. for Youghal across multiple parliaments from 1776 to 1797 and was ancestor of the Mount Uniacke family.

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    Was mayor of Youghal, 1755, and again 1757 ; high sheriff, county Cork, 1776.

    He married, first, 1761, Lady Caroline Coote, daughter of the last Earl of Bellamont (she d.s.ft.); secondly, Mary Higgins, by whom he had one son. Ancestor of Mount Uniacke family.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 191

57. Kilberehert souterrain entrance passage detail

    Kilberehert · townland · Kerry

    The souterrain entrance passage at Kilberehert is about two feet wide and two feet high under the lintel, sloping downwards at about thirty degrees for seven feet, built of rough field stones without mortar. It is covered by two flat stone slabs beneath the rath floor, with a photo taken by Miss Webb Gillman documenting the structure.

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    doing which one has to lie flat, one finds the passage sloping downwards in a south-east direction, at an angle of about thirty degrees to the horizontal, and extending a distance of seven feet in length. The sides of this passage are constructed of rough field stones, built up without any trace of mortar, and it is covered in by two flat stone slabs, of which the one which appears at the lintel is about six feet long by about four feet ten inches transversely, and the second much less in length, and of the same width. These slabs are beneath the floor of the rath, and are covered over with earth to the level of that floor.

    This entrance passage ends, near(c), in a contracted passage, originally lined at the sides and overhead with flat stones which have disappeared,

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 242

58. Kinsale under English rule in fifteenth century

    Kinsale · town · Cork · 1400–1499

    Kinsale was one of the few points in County Cork which in the fifteenth century acknowledged English rule. Most of the surrounding territory was under MacCarthy or Desmond control.

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    To complete our survey we have only to mention the town of Kinsale, one of the few points in the county which in the fifteenth century in anyway acknowledged the English rule ; and the small barony of Courceys, whose lord, de Courcey, claimed independence alike of MacCarthy or Fitzgerald.

    Passing now to the possessions of the Earls of Desmond, we must first notice the towns of Cork, Youghal, and Limerick, all owning direct allegiance to the crown of England ; though Limerick, at least, practically governed itself as a free city, making war on Galway by sea, or on the O'Briens by land, without any regard to the orders of the Deputy in Dublin.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 210

    As the companion tells it

    Coming up now is Kinsale, the town itself. In the 1400s this was one of the few spots in all of County Cork that still answered to English rule. Most of the surrounding country belonged to the MacCarthys and the Earls of Desmond, the Fitzgeralds, who governed their own way. Kinsale stood almost alone in holding to the crown. Even the lord of the small barony of Courceys nearby, a man called de Courcey, claimed to be independent of both MacCarthy and Fitzgerald. The towns of Cork, Youghal, and Limerick also kept their allegiance to England, though Limerick at least did pretty much as it pleased, making war on Galway by sea and on the O'Briens by land without much regard for Dublin.

59. Lord President marches from Cork towards Tallow

    Tallow · town · Waterford · 1642

    The Lord President marched from Cork towards Tallow on a mission against some of Richard Butler's men, but was disappointed in finding them. He then proceeded onward towards Dungarvan.

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    garvan's, the Lord Broghill's, and Captain Curtnye's troop President from of horse. The Lord President determined to look abroad, Cork towards ancj marched from Cork towards Tallow on a design

    against some of Richard Butler's men, whom he thought

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 45

60. Mac I-Brien Arra castle at Birdhill, gone by 1892

    Birdhill · townland · Meath · 1680–1892

    O'Donovan states that the pedigree of Mac I-Brien Arra records a castle at Birdhill belonging to a younger branch of the family, but no trace of it remained visible by the 1890s. The castle was still standing in 1680, when Dineley made a rough sketch of it.

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    O'Donovan gives the Irish name of this hill CrjOC4n 4r) 6)r) p)X)t), which he translates, "the hill of the white bird ;" and says " that it is stated in the pedigree of Mac I-Brien Arra there was a castle here belonging to a younger branch of the family, but no trace of it is now visible."

    This castle was standing in Dineley's time (1680), for he gives one of his rough sketches of it.

    Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 114