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Muskerry Cavalry Corps meeting at Leemount Barracks
Leemount · townland · Cork · 1822
A meeting of the Muskerry Cavalry Corps was held at Leemount Barracks, half a mile south of Coachford village and residence of the Gollock family, on 25 February 1822. J. Tonson Rye was elected Cornet, and new balloting procedures for membership were established.
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At a meeting of the Muskerry Cavalry Corps, held at LeemountO) Barracks, on Monday, 25th February, 1822 : —
John Pyne, esq., proposed J. Tonson Rye, esq., to be Cornet in this Corps. He was elected unanimously.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 145
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Muskerry Legion inspected at Macroom
Macroom · town · Cork · 1803
The Muskerry Legion's cavalry and infantry, comprising captains, lieutenants, and rank and file, were inspected by Brigade Major Thomas Temple Fenton in Macroom in November 1803.
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Thomas Temple Fenton, B. Major.' "November 26th, 1803. The Muskerry Legion, cavalry and infantry, were inspected by B. Major Fenton in Macroom.
Field return made to the Brigade Major —
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 13
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Religious orders introduced to Newry, Rostrevor and Lurgan
near Newry · town · Down · 1854–1890
Under Dr. Leahy's care as Bishop of Dromore, the Poor Clares and Sisters of Mercy were introduced into Newry, and the Sisters of Mercy were also introduced into Rostrevor and Lurgan.
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During his episcopate Dr. Leahy had always at heart the advancement of religion, and under his paternal care the Poor Clares and Sisters of Mercy were introduced into Newry, as well as the latter into
Io8 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 62
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Rev. Thomas Breviter's ecclesiastical appointments in Cork parishes
Templebryan · parish · Cork · 1689–1765
Rev. Thomas Breviter, born at Limerick in 1689, held multiple Cork livings: Prebend of Templebryan, Vicar of Templegunla, Rector and Vicar of Templeomalis, and Rector of Kilnagross. He was buried at St. Nicholas, Cork, in 1765. His son Thomas was rector of Carrigaline.
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Rev. Thomas Breviter, A.M., son of T. Breviter, merchant, born at Limerick 1689, entered T.C.D. as a pensioner 1706. P. Templebryan, V. Templegunla, R. V. Templeomalis, R. Kilnagross. Buried at St. Nicholas, Cork, 1765. His son, Thomas, was rector of Carrigaline.
Horatio Townsend, last suffrain of Clonakilty, fourth son of Captain Philip Townsend, of Deny, Rosscarbery, and Elizabeth Hungerford. Horatio was born 1749, educated at T.C.D. and Magdalen College, Oxford. He was vicar of Kilkerranmore and Castle Ventry, rector Carrigaline, P. Desert. He was also J. P., and was agent to Lord Shannon. He purchased the estate of Derry from his elder brother, and rebuilt the house. Exercising so many offices, he was possessed of great local influence, which he employed with so much benevolence that he was known as "The Friend of the Poor." Especially in 1798 he
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Stannard family of Ballyhealy, county Cork
Ballyhealy or Hollybrook Demesne · townland · Sligo · 1727–1755
Eaton Stannard, MP for Midleton from 1727 until his death in 1755, was the son of George Stannard of Ballyhealy, county Cork, and descended from Robert Stannard of Kilmallock, who married Martha, daughter of Sir Robert Travers, MP.
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Son of George Stannard of Ballyhealy, county Cork, and descended from Robert Stannard of Kilmallock, who married Martha, daughter of Sir Robert Travers, m.p. {ff.v.)
Sch., t.c.d., 1704; B.A., 1706; barrister-at-law; recorder of Cork, 1728 (the voting on his appointment being — E. Stannard, 11 ; Hugh Dixon {q.'c'.), 7; Wm. Chartres, 2; John Crone, 1), but did not accept the office, he being recorder of Dublin, and Hugh Dixon was elected in his stead, and sworn in on 19th December, 1728. Stannard was counsel for the defendant in the celebrated Anglesea peerage case, 1743 (see William Harward, m.p.). He bore from the corporation of Cork to Dean Swift the box containing the patent of freedom of the city conferred on the dean, 1737. He was one of the executors of the dean's will.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 190
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Thaddeus McCarthy's Kerry origins
Kerry · county · Kerry
A footnote to a translation of an inscription about Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy presumes that he was from Kerry and belonged to the McCarthy Mor branch of the family.
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(5) This translation is from an article in the Irish Ecclesiastical Record, vol. i., June, 1865. It presumes Thaddeus to have been from Kerry, and of the McCarthy Mor branch. Dr. Renehan, president of Maynooth College, took a great interest in looking up every document regarding blessed Thaddeus.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 292
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Castlemartyr borough incorporation, 1674
Castlemartyr · townland · Cork · 1674
The borough of Castlemartyr was incorporated on 28th July 1674. Robert Pooley and Sir Richard Hull were the first two members returned to Parliament for the newly incorporated borough.
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Younger son of Thomas Pooley, m.p. {q.v.) He and Sir Richard Hull {q.v.) were the first two members for the borough of Castlemartyr, which was incorporated 28th July, 1674. He was a commissioner of the Excise, and died unmarried.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 110
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Clonakilty parliamentary election of 1715
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1715
In October 1715, the sovereign, burgesses, and commonalty of Clonakilty unanimously elected Sir Ralph Freke and Brigadier George Freke to serve as their burgesses in the Parliament to be held in Dublin.
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Pursuant to a precept directed to the suffrain, burgesses, and Burrough de co^onalty returnable on Satturday, the twelfth day of November next, grounded on his Majesty s wntt of sumonds, to choose two burgesses of the most discreet and most sufficient men of the sd. towne, to be and appr at the next Parliament to be held at Dublin on the 12th day of <)h^ next, wee, the said suffrain, burgesses, and comonalty have freely unanimously elected and chosen Sr Ralph Freke & Brigadeer Geo. Freke, to serve in the sd. Parliamt, this 17 day of 8ber, 1 71 5.
Joseph Jervois, Suffrn., Hary. Freke,
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 49
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Clonakilty in Cork, you are near the scene of a unanimous parliamentary election. On the 17th of October 1715, the sovereign, burgesses, and commonalty of the town freely and unanimously elected Sir Ralph Freke and Brigadier George Freke to serve as their burgesses in the Parliament to be held at Dublin. Joseph Jervois was the sovereign at the time. The election followed a precept grounded on the King's writ of summons, returnable on the 12th of November.
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Dr. Renehan's research at Maynooth College
Maynooth · town · Kildare
Dr. Renehan, the president of Maynooth College, took a great interest in researching documents regarding Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy. This contributed to the preservation of the memory of the holy bishop.
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(5) This translation is from an article in the Irish Ecclesiastical Record, vol. i., June, 1865. It presumes Thaddeus to have been from Kerry, and of the McCarthy Mor branch. Dr. Renehan, president of Maynooth College, took a great interest in looking up every document regarding blessed Thaddeus.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 292
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Schull and Castletown harbours as seaside residences
Skull · town · Cork
The harbours of Schull and Castletown, along with the shores of Dunmanus Bay, are grouped with other locations possessing natural advantages highly sought after for seaside residences.
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Mr. Otway, after praising its remarkable beauty, says with reference to its climate : "Where the native ash and oak are so mingled with the foreign ilex and myrtle, where the climate is so mild and gentle, that plants whose habitat belongs to more southern climes vegetate here in all their native richness." The harbours of Schull and Castletown and shores of Dunmanus Bay may be classed with above as places possessing the advantages so much sought after in seaside residences.
If such places as these were within sixty or eighty miles of London, its inhabitants would not content themselves with watering-places like Kamsgate and Margate, which possess no natural beauties to recommend them. Even Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton are too open to the sea and do not possess suitable strands.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 159
As the companion tells it
You're coming through Schull, down in west Cork. A man called Mr. Otway praised this coast for its remarkable beauty and its mild climate, where the native ash and oak grow mingled with foreign ilex and myrtle, and plants from more southern climes flourish in their native richness. The harbours of Schull and Castletown, along with the shores of Dunmanus Bay, were classed as places possessing the advantages sought after in seaside residences. The writer noted that if such places lay within sixty or eighty miles of London, its inhabitants would not content themselves with watering-places like Ramsgate and Margate, which possess no natural beauties. Even Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton were said to be too open to the sea and to lack suitable strands.
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Thirty-six men sworn as freemen of Clonakilty
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1727
At a court of record held for the burrough of Clonakilty on 25 October 1727, thirty-six men including Thomas Barter, John Broom, Samuel Jeago, Thomas Aderley and Herbert Gillman were admitted and sworn as freemen of the borough.
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At a court of record held for sd. burrough on the 25th day of S^er CI ' J biU l~2~ k>T tne undernamed suffran, burgesses and deputy recorder, Mr. ' ' Thomas Barter senr., Mr. John Broom, Mr. Samuel Jeago, Thos Barter junr., John Porter, Charles Gookin, William Austin, Edward Martin, Richard Martin, William Martin, Benjamin Barter, Richard Daunt, John Wagner, . Lankton, Jonathan Busteed, Thomas Aderley, John Anstis, John Montague, Robert Danger, Samuel Millner, John Walters, William Millner, William Dwyer, John Gale, William Barter, William Daunt, Edward Bulstrowde, Harbert Gilman, John Smith iunr., David Hamilton, John Spiller, Thomas Clerk, Hugh Ruby, Phillip Ruby, Thomas Donovan, Henery Hussey and Mr. John Hungerford were admitted and sworn freemen of this burrough.
Percy Freke Suffrn. Rogi :. Bernard
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130
As the companion tells it
Coming up is Clonakilty in Cork. Back on the 25th of October 1727, a court of record for the borough admitted thirty-six men and swore them as freemen. Among those named were Thomas Barter, John Broom, Samuel Jeago, Thomas Aderley, and Herbert Gillman. Percy Freke served as sovereign, with Roger Bernard alongside him.
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Ara barony as contraction of ancient Araid
Owney and Arra · barony · Tipperary
The barony of Ara in north-west Tipperary is a contraction of Araid, the old Irish name for the people of Ariu ('earth'). The names Uaithne and tir, sometimes applied to this barony and the one south of it in County Limerick, are glosses on the older names Araid and Ariu.
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cooled down, and then by the Almighty Word land and water were made separate. Sir Robert Ball says that the fluid mass went at such a speed that a portion was sent flying off into space and formed the moon. I cannot say whether our old language gives any information about the loss of the moon, but it certainly alludes to the rising of the earth from the waters, and this was what the old myth-makers meant when they said that Aine, "the earth," was the daughter of Manannan, the god of water; and the reason why Aine and Manannan, undernamed Eogabhal, are specially remembered at Lough Gur is that this part of the county Limerick was one time overwhelmed by a flood, caused probably by some sudden settling down of land from the volcanic eruption which occurred here, and which is still remembered in the name of Lake Gar, which comes from root ga "water"; compare Ganges, Lake Geneva, and Loch Garman (Wexford Haven). The people who first settled in this Loch Gair district were Iberians who came originally from Asia Minor, and who, from these neolithic remains at Loch Gair, must have come at a very early period. This district they named Ariu, which means "earth," and is, in fact, the word "earth," the Greek epa8, in epa£e, and Eradne, the daughter of Peleus, the German erde, the Anglo- Saxon eord, the Gothic airtha, the Armenian ard, the Latin terra, and the Hebrew 'erets, all formed from this old root er or il which also occurs in Ararat. In old Irish these people of Ariu were called Araid, and the Ara, name of a barony in north-west Tipperary, is a contraction of Araid, and Uaithne and tir, which are sometimes applied to this barony and the one south of it in county Limerick, are simply glosses upon the old names Araid and Ariu. Dr. Keating was also not very far wrong when he derived Erinn from Eriu, a de Danand queen, and though such a scholar as Dr. Whitley Stokes has rejected this derivation, and is followed by Dr. Joyce in connecting Erinn with Sanscrit avara, " western," Dr. Keating is correct in deriving Erinn from Eriu, for this is the same word as Ariu, and means "land." The old words for "west" and "land" are very much alike, but they are clearly distinguished in Ptolemy's Map of Ireland. Iernus, meaning " west," is the name of a river in Kerry, and Ivernis, meaning "land of the rivers" [iv, Sanscrit ipai denotes "rivers") is the capital of the Iverni ("the people of the rivers"), the Ariu of the Araid, the only city in the south of Ireland in the second century, the prehistoric capital of Munster built on Cnockaney. This is the reason why the three Eochaidhs of Aine were among the noblest and proudest that answered the tryste at Loch Lein, and this is the reason why in that ancient volume, the Book of Rights, the hero of Cashel is called "the hero of Cliach, or "the hero of the woods of Ara," for Cliach means "woods," and this is the reason why so many remains of antiquity have been discovered at Loch Gair, and this is the reason why around Cnoc Aine so many de Danand legends cluster. The ages of Emania and Tara are but as yesterday to the age of this city, the oldest settlement in Ireland. Here still at Loch Gair is the temple in which the sun was worshipped for ages, older by far than the boasted Stonehenge, and here still are cromlechs in which were interred the kings and chiefs of ancient Ariu ; cromlechs as old as those of the land of Moab. The glories of Cnoc Aine had faded shortly before the dawn of history in Ireland. We can just catch a fleeting glimpse of these glories in Ptolemy and in those grand de Danand myths, but Loch Gair has for long been wrapped in eternal night. Eriu, though a very old form, is still in a state of decay when first mentioned in our documents. Comparison with the Hebrew 'erets shows at once that the prehistoric form of Eriu is Ereds, or perhaps Eredes. Compare the Irish clu, "fame," with Sanscrit cravas. An interesting example of a similar formation occurs in the name of an old territory south of Cnoc Aine, Cliu Mail mine Ugaine. This district took its name from Mai, the son of
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 306
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Blessed Thaddeus and the See of Cloyne
Cloyne · town · Cork · 1492
An inscription about Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy, who died in 1492, mentions that his bones are not in Cloyne or Kerry but in Ivrea, Italy. Thaddeus was mourned that he could not be buried on Irish soil.
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Nor Cloyne, nor Kerry, (5) but Ivrea owns
(For God so willed) the saintly bishop's bones.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 292
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Crannog in red bog of Dromiskin
Dromiskin · town · Louth
A crannog, or wooden structure, is located in the red bog of Dromiskin. It is one of only two crannogs noted by the author in the area.
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Of crannogs^) or wooden structures there are two. One which I described before in the red bog of Dromiskin, and the other in Cortial Lough, parish of Louth.
IV. Of Buildings
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 234
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Etymology of Orrery barony in Cork
Orrery and Kilmore · barony · Cork
The Cork barony of Orrery derives from the Irish Orbraidhe, meaning 'race of Orb,' where the root orb traces back to a prehistoric word signifying 'to plant, to sow,' possibly allied to the root ar meaning 'to plough.'
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Ugaine, king of Erin, who was slain there ; and from this we see that cliu represents the Latin clades, "slaughter." Mai means "great," and is cognate with Latin mons, "a high hill." Ugaine denotes "begotten" of U or Hu, and this root is the same as Cu, to "beget "or "create." Humore, "great father," was the mythic progenitor of the Firbolgs (the Belgre or "English folk"), and Hu was the mythic chief who led the Cymri from Dafrobane to Wales. Many derivations of Britain are given. I now give one which has occurred to myself. Britain, I think, represents a prehistoric word whose stem is berid, which means "land," and is to be traced to ber, meaning "water." The same root occurs in Berba, one of the names of the mythic Cesar. Dr. Joyce says, " It is now vain to conjecture what the origin of Fodla and Banba (two old names of Ireland) might be." Nil desperandnm. I take Fodla to represent such a form as Fod-erid, and Fod means "knowledge," though here it might mean "knowledge deified.'" The same root occurs in Odin or IVodin, hence our Wednesday. Vodj is the Norse root signifying " to know"; the Irish Jiss, "knowledge,'" belongs to the same root. With regard to Banba, I cognate it with Venus, " the earth rising from the waters." Ba denotes "being" or "quality of existence," and a secondary meaning " to produce." Bodb derg mac in Dagda was the king of the Tuatha de Danand. His name signifies " Red Knowledge, son of the teaching god." Bodb is the northern Odin or IVodin, and was probably introduced into Ireland by very early settlers from the north. In Celtic Romances, Dr. Joyce gives " great good fire" as a probable meaning of Dagda. It is better however to cognate dag with the root of SetKvvui and With regard to the meaning of Danand, this word lias for nominative Danu, perhaps from da, "to move," hence water; also, "to think, judge, etc." So the Danair or Danes were seamen. Manannan is a very interesting name. I take the root to be man, from ma, "to make," which signifies "the thinking faculty." It occurs in " minos," " menelaus," "mentor," etc. Manannan I equate with Manu, the hero of the Indian Flood legend, who threw clarified butter, milk, curds, and whey into the waters which formed the new earth. The reason why Manannan's name is attached to the Isle of Man seems to me to be on account of a flood which broke away the land connection between Ireland and England, and of which connection the the Isle of Man is a relic. The reason why Manannan's name is connected with Loch Corrib is on account of a flood which came from the north of the lake where it is very deep, and overwhelmed a fertile southern district. Near the south side of the lake Orbsen's (or Manannan's) grave was placed. The myth has reversed the course of the waters, for it says it was from Orbsen's grave Loch Orbsen sprang, but this could not be, for Orbsen is to be connected with "salvation from water," and not "destruction by water." Orbsen signifies " old heir," but orb must be traced back to some prehistoric root signifying "to plant, to sow." Orb occurs in the name of Cork barony Orrery, that is, Orbraidhe, "race of Orb"; it may perhaps be allied to the root ar, " to plough," which is found in many languages. Manannan is connected witli Cnoc Aine under the name Eogabhal, which signifies "grasper of knowledge," and he is here on account of a flood which once devastated a large portion of county Limerick, the high hill of Cnoc Aine alone appearing above it, so that rightly Aine is said t" be the daughter of Manannan, as Ida in the Hindu legend is the daughter of Manu. I think there must have been a sudden subsidence ot land owing to the volcanic eruptions at Loch Gair, and then, according to the myth, the waters burst forth from the magic well. The people who argued these changes, these formations of rivers, these burstings forth of lakes, have sent down to us their accounts. Ireland was not inhabited in the volcanic period, for there are no myths which might be referred to volcanoes. Yes, I think these myths, these tales of our grand old race are real.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 307
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Fencing at Grange for Duhallow Hunt
near Grange · townland · Cork · 1806
The Duhallow Hunt Club paid P. Shea and P. Sheean for fencing work at Grange on two separate occasions in 1806. This indicates Grange was an active hunting location requiring maintained boundaries for the hunt.
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and 1786 Do. to P. Shea for fencing at Grange, etc., etc Do. to Keeffe for Regan's break Do. to Denis Sullivan for earthstopping Do. for earthstopping at Poulnaraha Do. to P. Sheean for fencing at Grange, etc . Do. to Drake for earthstopping Do. to Linahan for do. Do. to Blakeney for do. Do. to P. Dawley for do. Do. to Leveney for do. Do. to James Glover for Carrig covers Do. to do. for earthstopping
Do. to Hartnedy for earthstopping . . Do. to John Clear for do. at Shanballymore . Do. for advertising meeting of 29th Sept. last
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 38
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Firmount military station near Macroom
Firmount · townland · Cork · 1822
Firmount, near Macroom, was one of the points held by the military in 1822. Captain McNamara of the Rifle Brigade was stationed there and communicated the mode of challenging patrols by night to Lieutenant Coppinger.
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(2) Firmount, near Macroom, one of the points held by Military at this time.
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Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 144
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George Nugent, MP for Charleville, 1800
Charleville · town · Cork · 1800
Major-General George Nugent, illegitimate son of the Hon. Edmund Craggs Nugent, served as MP for Charleville in 1800. He was adjutant-general of Ireland in 1799, governor of Jamaica from 1801 to 1806, and was created a baronet for military services in 1806.
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M.P. Charleville, 1800.
Illegitimate son of the Hon. Edmund Craggs Nugent, son of Earl Nugent.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 27
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John Terry's linen draper shop at Cockpit Lane, Cork
Cork · city · Cork
John Terry, a linen draper, advertised his shop at the Sign of the Spinning Wheel at the end of Cockpit Lane in Cork, having recently arrived from Dublin with a large selection of goods for ready-money sale.
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"John Terry, Linnen Draper.— At the Sign of the SPINNING WHEEL, at the End of Cockpit-Lane, CORKE, is lately come from DUBLIN, and has supplyed himself with great Choice of the undernamed Goods, which he is determined to sell at the lowest Profit for the Encouragement of ready money.
Irish Hollands. Widow's Aprons, Silk and Crape.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 137
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John Townsend of Shepperton near Skibbereen
Skibbereen · town · Cork · 1769–1810
John Townsend, M.P. for Doneraile (1797–1800), resided at Shepperton near Skibbereen and kept a town house in Grafton Street. He was appointed a commissioner of the revenue in February 1800 and was grandson of Bryan Townsend, M.P. for Clonakilty.
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Second son of Richard Townsend, of Castle Townsend, and grandson of the foregoing. Resided at Shepperton, near Sibbereen, and his town house was in Grafton Street. Appointed a commissioner of the revenue, February, 1800, and re-elected.
lie married, 1769, Mary, daughter of Jonas Morn's, of Bailey Hill, and had issue.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 191
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Skibbereen, this was the country of John Townsend, who lived at Shepperton just outside the town. He was M.P. for Doneraile from 1797 to 1800, and was appointed a commissioner of the revenue in February 1800. He married Mary, daughter of Jonas Morris of Bailey Hill, in 1769.
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Marriage licence request for parish of Bryny, 1701
Brinny · townland · Cork · 1701
Richard Gillman wrote from Finnis on 2 October 1701 requesting a marriage licence for Martin Newman to marry his daughter, directing it to Mr. Goodman, parson of the parish of Bryny. The letter was appended to a marriage licence bond as an example of supplementary particulars sometimes included.
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Sir, — The bearer hereof Mr. Martin Newman hath the consent of me to marry my daufter therefore you may let him haufe Lysence for the same and derect it to Mr. Goodman for he is person (5) of our parish of Bryny. This being the request of
Your obedt sit
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 169
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M.P. for Kinsale, 1797-1800
Kinsale · town · Cork · 1797–1800
A member of the Rowley family served as Member of Parliament for Kinsale between 1797 and 1800. He was also connected to Mount Campbell in County Leitrim through his mother's family.
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M.P. Kinsale, 1797-1800. Third son of Clotworthy Rowley, M.P., by Letitia, daughter and co-heir of Samuel Campbell, of Mount Campbell, county Leitrim ; and younger brother of William Rowley, m.p. (q.v.)
He was born 19th January, 1774; married, first, Mary Thompson ; secondly, 1830, Mary Cronin, and died January, 1846, it is said s.p.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 131
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Muskerry Cavalry ammunition receipt in Macroom
Macroom · town · Cork · 1803
In August 1803, members of the Muskerry Cavalry in Macroom acknowledged receiving pistol cartridges from Sergeant MacCarthy. The document contains autographs of ancestors of many families still resident in the district.
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" We, the undersigned members of the Muskerry, acknowledged to have received from Sergeant MacCarthy ten rounds of Pistol Ball Cartridge for which we will be accountable to Captain Warren. Macroom, August iSt/i, 1803.
J. Pearson
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 12
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Old causeway road through Kilcullen
Kilcullen · electoral division · Cork
Part of an old road that ran through Kilcullen is still visible. In the Indenture of Perambulation of the city bounds this road was called the Causea, meaning causeway, because it crossed a bog, much of which survives.
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years ago when the ground was covered with snow. On my expressing surprise that he chose such a time, he said the snow always melted over the spot where gold was concealed. The field in which this old graveyard was is still called Kyle. Near it is an old fort called Shanavullen, and not far from Shanavullen, the people say, there was a castle belonging to the Burkes, but no trace is now left. Part of the old road which formerly ran through Kilcullen may still be seen. In the '• Indenture of Perambulation " of the city bounds this road is called the Causea, that is, "the causeway," as it went through a bog, a large portion of which is still left. Sir Thomas Southwell, 2) bart, obtained the grant of Kilcullen, alias Kilcoleene, from Cromwell. A large part of Kilcullen is now the property of Mr. John Bolton Massy, of Ballywire. The people have a tradition of a certain Maurene ni Picket who owned all this land, and who had a white cow for ever)- day in the year, and furthermore was the mother of twentyone sons, but having been deprived of her property died very poor in Ballyneety. The people here also tell stories of another old lady, a Mrs. Burke, wife or mother to the last Burke of Ballinagarde, " place of the artificers " (ceard). When she appeared before the commissioners she could not speak a word of English, but she begged piteously in the Irish language to be allowed to end her days in peace in her loved Ballinagarde, and the people say that her request was granted, and point out a grave near one of the entrance gates of Ballinagarde demesne in which she was buried at her own request. The people report that Ballinagarde^ was disposed of for a white horse. In many a tale of these sequestrated properties the white horse figures. It was by means of a white horse the old people say the Brodricks acquired the Midleton estates.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 273
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Protestant church at Clenor built 1813, sold 1887
Clenor · parish · Cork · 1813–1887
The Protestant church at Clenor was built in 1813 and sold in 1887. Its walls and square tower still remain at the time of writing.
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The Protestant church at Clenor was built in 181 3, and was sold in 1887. The walls and square tower still remain. The inscription on the solid silver cup and paten belonging to the church was as follows : —
IN USUM MENS;E SACR^E
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 42
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Randal MacFinnin built house at Tulla near Kenmare, 1743
Tulla · town · Clare · 1743
Randal MacFinnin, the last of his line to reside at Ardtully, built a house at Tulla near Kenmare in 1743. His name and the year of erection are engraven on a coign stone in the old residence, where subsequent generations were born and still reside.
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The Ardtully, and who built in 1743 the house at Tulla, near
MacCarthys of Kenmare, where the present generation were born and still
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 126
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Sir Henry Tynte fled England in 1688 troubles
Ballycrenane · townland · Cork · 1688
Sir Henry Tynte, connected to Ballycrenane and Ballynatray through family ties, fled to England during the troubles of 1688. His estate was then valued at £500 a year.
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He fled to England in the troubles of 1688, his estate being then valued at ^500 a year.
He married Mabella, daughter of Sir Piercy Smith, of Ballynatray, and had issue, of whom Catherine married Lawrence Claytoti, m.p. {q.v.)
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 191
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Sir Percy Freke sworn burgess of Clonakilty corporation
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1715–1717
On 28 May 1717, Sir Percy Freke was sworn burgess of the Clonakilty corporation, succeeding his father Sir Ralph Freke in the baronetcy. He had been admitted a freeman in 1715. The Freke family held political influence in the Cork region, with members serving as M.P. for Baltimore and Cork.
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At a court held for the said burrough on Tuesday, the 28th of r] j b ,... r May, Sir Percy Freke, bart., was sworn burgess of this corporation ' before Arnold Gookin, esqr» suffrain and the undernamed burgesses.
At the same court Richard Browne, George Hull, and Thomas Gookin were sworn freemen.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 51
As the companion tells it
Clonakilty here in Cork has an old corporation record from 28 May 1717, when Sir Percy Freke was sworn burgess before Arnold Gookin and the other burgesses. He had been admitted a freeman in 1715 and had succeeded his father Sir Ralph Freke in the baronetcy. Richard Browne, George Hull, and Thomas Gookin were sworn freemen at the same court.
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Tullig break maintained for Duhallow Hunt
Tullig · townland · Cork · 1786–1805
The Duhallow Hunt Club paid Deloohery for work on the 'Tullig break' in 1805, and later paid J. G. Cookery for the Tullig break for the years 1787 and 1786. A break was a constructed barrier or earthwork used in fox hunting.
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,, 14. ,, Do. to James Connell, a year's rent of Ballybeg ,, 16. ,, Do. to William Linahan, earthstopper ,, Do. to Deloohery for Tullig break . . ,, 30. ,, Do. to William Reddane, earthstopper
,, Do. for advertisement to the Cork Evenitig Post ,, 31. ,, Do. to Arthur O'Keeffe for Regan's break ,, Do. to Philip Foley, earthstopper June 2. ,, Do. a second draft to Arthur Keeffe ,, Do. to James Coghlan for Ballybeg Oct. 26. ,, Do. for advertisement to the Mercantile
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 37
As the companion tells it
Somewhere close to Tullig, the Duhallow Hunt Club maintained a break, a constructed barrier used in fox hunting. The club paid Deloohery for work on the Tullig break in 1805. They had earlier paid J. G. Cookery for the same break for the years 1787 and 1786. Beyond those ledger entries, nothing more of its story survives.
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William Daunt of Tracton Abbey
near Tracton · parish · Cork · 1727
William Daunt, admitted as a freeman of Clonakilty in 1727, was possibly of Tracton Abbey and married Elizabeth Bullen that same year.
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Perhaps William Daunt was of Tracton Abbey, who, 1727, married Elizabeth Bullen.
John Hungerford, probably John, second son of Thomas Hungerford and Frances Syng, and grandson of Captain Thomas Hungerford, the first settler. John married Catherine Jones of Drumbeg.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130
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Wood Attiwell M.P. for Castlemartyr
Castlemartyr · townland · Cork · 1769–1776
Attiwell Wood served as M.P. for Castlemartyr from 1769 to 1776, and later for Clonakilty. He was called to the bar in 1753 and served as serjeant.
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M.P. Castlemartyr, 1769-76; Clonakilty, 1776-83; 1783-84.
Called to the bar, 1753; ll.d., t.c.d. {/ion. causa), 1775; third serjeant, 1777; second serjeant, 1779.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 215
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Wood Attiwell M.P. for Clonakilty
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1776–1784
Attiwell Wood served as M.P. for Clonakilty from 1776 to 1783, and again briefly 1783-84. He was third serjeant in 1777 and second serjeant in 1779.
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M.P. Castlemartyr, 1769-76; Clonakilty, 1776-83; 1783-84.
Called to the bar, 1753; ll.d., t.c.d. {/ion. causa), 1775; third serjeant, 1777; second serjeant, 1779.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 215
As the companion tells it
Coming up through Clonakilty now. Attiwell Wood represented this town as M.P. from 1776 to 1783, and again briefly in 1783 to 1784. Before that he sat for Castlemartyr. He was called to the bar in 1753, made third serjeant in 1777 and second serjeant in 1779.
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Year's rent of Ballybeg paid for Duhallow Hunt
Ballybeg · townland · Cork · 1805
In May 1805, the Duhallow Hunt Club paid James Connell a year's rent for Ballybeg, and separately paid James Coghlan for Ballybeg. The payments indicate Ballybeg was a significant hunting ground leased by the club in the Duhallow region.
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,, 14. ,, Do. to James Connell, a year's rent of Ballybeg ,, 16. ,, Do. to William Linahan, earthstopper ,, Do. to Deloohery for Tullig break . . ,, 30. ,, Do. to William Reddane, earthstopper
,, Do. for advertisement to the Cork Evenitig Post ,, 31. ,, Do. to Arthur O'Keeffe for Regan's break ,, Do. to Philip Foley, earthstopper June 2. ,, Do. a second draft to Arthur Keeffe ,, Do. to James Coghlan for Ballybeg Oct. 26. ,, Do. for advertisement to the Mercantile
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 37
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Castle of Dungarvan yielded upon quarter
Dungarvan · town · Waterford · 1642
While besieging Dungarvan castle, the Lord President received news from Sergeant Major Searle of a threatened revolt in Cork's citizens, forcing him to offer quarter to the castle's defenders. They accepted, and he left a garrison before marching back.
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yielded upon constrained (much against his nature and purpose) to give
quarter. those in the castle quarter, which they willingly accepted.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 45
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Clonakilty borough election of 1715
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1715
On 25 July 1715, three free burgesses—Arnold Gookin, Michael Beecher, and Capt. Henry Freke—were elected as candidates for sovereign of Clonakilty, to be presented to Lord Carleton for his selection.
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,'." ' ,'^'i-n 1715, Mr. Arnold Gookin, Mr. Michael Beecher, and Capt. Henry
Cloughnakilty. ' Jl ' 5 j
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 49
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Clonakilty, in 1715 this town held a borough election. On the 25th of July, three free burgesses were chosen as candidates for sovereign: Arnold Gookin, Michael Beecher, and Captain Henry Freke. Their names would go to Lord Carleton, who would select one of them for the office.
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Correction to Council Book of Clonakilty note
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1737
H. D. Conner corrected an error in a prior note on the Council Book of Clonakilty: Daniel Conner, who died in 1737, had no issue. The men previously identified as his sons — William, George, and Henry Conner — were actually his brothers, all grandsons of Cornelius Conner.
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" Notes on the Council Book of Clonakilty." — There is an error in the note on the Council Book of Clonakilty, at page 220, vol. ii. (second series) of the Journal. The Daniel Conner there mentioned, who died in 1737, had no issue. William Conner, George Conner, and Henry Conner, stated in the note to have been his sons, were his brothers, all four being grandsons of Cornelius Conner. I should be glad if any correspondent to the Journal could inform me in what service the Daniel Conner mentioned in the note was a captain. H. D. Conner.
Gbe Witt) (Boose.— Gbe Jrisb Cavalier, 1690.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 163
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Clonakilty, there is a small piece of family history tied to this town. A note in the Council Book of Clonakilty had it wrong about Daniel Conner, who died in 1737. He had no children. The men called his sons — William, George, and Henry Conner — were actually his brothers. All four were grandsons of Cornelius Conner. H. D. Conner put the correction on record, though he also asked if anyone could tell him in what service Daniel Conner had been a captain.
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Daniel Connor, Bandon Merchant
Bandon · town · Cork
William Connor, who served as MP for Bandon, was the son of Daniel Connor, a merchant of Bandon. Daniel Connor purchased estates at a location referred to as Munch.
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Mr. William Connor, M.P. for Bandon, son of Daniel Connor, merchant, of Bandon, who purchased estates at Munch. lie married,
176 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 109
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Glengarriff's sheltered climate for invalids
Glengarriff · townland · Cork
Glengarriff is described as favourably situated for invalids needing a mild, genial climate. It is protected from harsh winds by an amphitheatre of mountains and from sudden temperature changes by its proximity to the Atlantic.
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rainfall of Cork is about five inches greater than that of Oueenstown. For these reasons the latter place would be more suitable than Cork as a winter resort for those whose health requires a mild climate, not subject to sudden changes of temperature, and having moderate rainfall. Oueenstown has less extremes of temperature than Torquay or Penzance, and much less rain than the latter. Glengarriff is most favouraby situated as a winter residence for invalids, or for those who require a mild and genial climate. Protected from harsh winds by an amphitheatre of mountains, and from sudden transitions of heat and cold, owing to its nearness to the Atlantic, as well as to its extreme southern situation, and proximity to the Gulf stream.
Mr. Otway, after praising its remarkable beauty, says with reference to its climate : "Where the native ash and oak are so mingled with the foreign ilex and myrtle, where the climate is so mild and gentle, that plants whose habitat belongs to more southern climes vegetate here in all their native richness." The harbours of Schull and Castletown and shores of Dunmanus Bay may be classed with above as places possessing the advantages so much sought after in seaside residences.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 159
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here, Glengarriff is most favourably situated as a winter residence for invalids, or for those who require a mild and genial climate. It is protected from harsh winds by an amphitheatre of mountains, and from sudden transitions of heat and cold, owing to its nearness to the Atlantic, as well as to its extreme southern situation, and proximity to the Gulf Stream. The rainfall of Cork is about 5 inches greater than that of Queenstown. For these reasons Queenstown would be more suitable than Cork as a winter resort for those whose health requires a mild climate, not subject to sudden changes of temperature, and having moderate rainfall. Queenstown has less extremes of temperature than Torquay or Penzance, and much less rain than the latter. Mr. Otway, after praising Glengarriff's remarkable beauty, said of its climate: "Where the native ash and oak are so mingled with the foreign ilex and myrtle, where the climate is so mild and gentle, that plants whose habitat belongs to more southern climes vegetate here in all their native richness." The harbours of Schull and Castletown and the shores of Dunmanus Bay may be classed with Glengarriff as places possessing the advantages sought after in seaside residences.
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John Barter of Cooldaniel
Cooldaniel · townland · Cork · 1726–1742
Thomas Barter junr. was the only son of John Barter of Cooldaniel, younger brother of Thomas Barter of Anaghmore. John married Margaret, daughter of Robert Atkins, mayor of Cork in 1726. His will was proved in 1742.
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Thomas Barter, junr., only son of John Barter of Cooldaniel, younger brother of Thomas Barter of Anaghmore. John married Margaret, daughter of Robert Atkins, mayor of Cork 1726. His will was proved 1742.
Benjamin Barter, second son of Thomas of Anaghmore. He married, 1730, Mary Hodder, and inherited the lands of Lissanisky by his father's will. He left a son, Thomas, mentioned in his grandfather's will.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130
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Nicholas Skolfield's clerical appointments in Cork parishes
Rathbarry · townland · Cork · 1707–1746
Nicholas Skolfield, a scholar of T.C.D. in 1707, held multiple clerical positions in Cork, including rector of Rathbarry and vicar of Fanlobis, Drinagh, and Kilgaskin. He married Mary, daughter of Sir R. Cox, in 1718 and died in 1746.
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Nicholas Skolfield, scholar of T.C.D., 1707, vicar choral of Cork, rector Rathbarry, vicar Fanlobis and Drinagh, vicar Kilgaskin from 1737 to 1746, married, 1718, Mary, widow of Allen Riggs, and daughter of the great Sir R. Cox. Nicholas Skolfield died 1746.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 129
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Queenstown's mild climate as winter resort
Cobh · municipal district · Cork
Queenstown is noted for having about five inches less rainfall than Cork and fewer temperature extremes than Torquay or Penzance. It is recommended as a suitable winter resort for invalids requiring a mild climate.
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rainfall of Cork is about five inches greater than that of Oueenstown. For these reasons the latter place would be more suitable than Cork as a winter resort for those whose health requires a mild climate, not subject to sudden changes of temperature, and having moderate rainfall. Oueenstown has less extremes of temperature than Torquay or Penzance, and much less rain than the latter. Glengarriff is most favouraby situated as a winter residence for invalids, or for those who require a mild and genial climate. Protected from harsh winds by an amphitheatre of mountains, and from sudden transitions of heat and cold, owing to its nearness to the Atlantic, as well as to its extreme southern situation, and proximity to the Gulf stream.
Mr. Otway, after praising its remarkable beauty, says with reference to its climate : "Where the native ash and oak are so mingled with the foreign ilex and myrtle, where the climate is so mild and gentle, that plants whose habitat belongs to more southern climes vegetate here in all their native richness." The harbours of Schull and Castletown and shores of Dunmanus Bay may be classed with above as places possessing the advantages so much sought after in seaside residences.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 159
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Very Rev. W. Mead, Dean of Cork and rector of Ballymartle
Ballymartle · townland · Cork
John Meade, admitted as a freeman of Clonakilty in 1724, may have been the son of the Very Rev. W. Mead, Dean of Cork and rector of Ballymartle, by Helena, daughter of Bryan Townesend. He married Susanna, daughter of the Rev. Horatio Townesend.
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John Meade may be the first baronet of the name, son of Lieutenant- Colonel \V. Meade. Possibly he was son of the Very Rev. \Y. Mead, dean of Cork and rector of Ballymartle, by Helena, daughter of Bryan Townesend. He married Susanna, daughter of the Rev. Horatio Townesend, ninth son of Bryan, and hail no children. Mr. Horatio Townesend, of Bridgemount ; born 1699 ; died [764 ; high sheriff [737 ; grandson of Cornelius, eighth son of Colonel Richard Townesend. He married Anne Richards, of Cork, and had one son, Cornelius, who died s.p.
174 CORK HISTORICAL AND ARCH/EOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 108
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1724 election of the suffrain for Clonakilty
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1724
In October 1724, after the lord of the soyle neglected to signify his choice for suffrain, Captain John Birde was unanimously elected and sworn into the position for the borough of Clonakilty pursuant to the town charter.
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u S J j_2. being St. Luke's day, Captain John Birde, for want of a letter of
Cloughnakilty. . , tl , , f tl , • 1 1 * a j
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 107
As the companion tells it
Coming up through Clonakilty here. In October 1724, on St. Luke's day, the lord of the soil neglected to name his choice for suffrain of the borough. Captain John Birde was then unanimously elected and sworn into the post, under the town charter.
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Ballybeg Glin hunting cover rent
Ballybeg · townland · Cork · 1807
The Duhallow Hunt Club arranged payment of Jer. Hore's bill for one year's rent of the hunting cover at Ballybeg Glin, due in September 1807. The transaction was handled through Mr. Wrixon's acceptance of the bill.
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,, Do. for Mm. Wrixon's acceptance of Jer. Hore's bill for one year's rent of Ballybeg Glin, due 29th September last . . . . 13 13 o
Feb. 2. ,, Do. to J. W. Wrixon for ploughing the new
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 39
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Benjamin Barter inherits Lissanisky lands
Lissanisky · townland · Cork · 1730
Benjamin Barter, second son of Thomas of Anaghmore, married Mary Hodder in 1730 and inherited the lands of Lissanisky by his father's will. He left a son Thomas mentioned in his grandfather's will.
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Benjamin Barter, second son of Thomas of Anaghmore. He married, 1730, Mary Hodder, and inherited the lands of Lissanisky by his father's will. He left a son, Thomas, mentioned in his grandfather's will.
William Barter, eldest son of Thomas of Anaghmore, where he succeeded his father. Joseph, the third son of Thomas Barter, does not seem to have become a freeman.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 130
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Clonakilty Borough Court and Freemen Admissions
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1727
The Council Book of Clonakilty records the admission of freemen to the borough in August 1727. Several individuals, including Captain Allon Brown, the Rev. Mr. Nicholas Skoelheld, and various merchants, were sworn in by the suffrain burgesses and deputy recorder.
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At a court held for the sd. burrough on Wednesday the 30th of
/-v 7 * 7 •/> August 1727 by the undernamed suffrain burgesses and deputy
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 129
As the companion tells it
Coming up through Clonakilty now. In August 1727, a borough court was held here by the suffrain burgesses and the deputy recorder, admitting several new freemen to the town. Among those sworn in were Captain Allon Brown, the Reverend Mr. Nicholas Skoelheld, and a number of merchants.
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Court of record held in Clonakilty, 1729
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1729
A court of record was held for the borough of Clonakilty on 18 March 1728-9. Rev. William Meade was unanimously elected and sworn burgess in place of the deceased Robert Travers.
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At a court of record held for sd burrough on Saturday the 18th day
Burroughoj ^ March 1728-9 by the undernamed suffrain and burgesses the Cloughtiak/ltv. „ , „T.„. „ , „ . , , t , , ,
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 131
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Dr. Scott's temperature observations at Queenstown vs Cork
Cobh · municipal district · Cork
The late Dr. Scott of Queenstown recorded that winter, spring and autumn temperatures there were each three degrees higher than in Cork city, while summer temperatures were alike in both places. These observations related to climate's influence on health.
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It may be well to make a few remarks on the climate of Cork considered in relation to its influence on health. From observations made by the late Dr. Scott, of Queenstown, it appears that the winter, spring and autumn temperatures of the latter are respectively three degrees higher than those of the same seasons in the city of Cork, while mean temperature of the summer months in both places are alike. Then again the
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 158
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First marriage licence bond, Cork and Ross diocese, 1623
Cork · city · Cork · 1623
The earliest marriage licence bond in the Cork and Ross series, dated 14 December 1623, bound John Baldwine of Cork and Henry Boyle in £100 to the Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, permitting Baldwine to marry Thomasine Noie. At that date the bishop presided over all three dioceses before Cloyne was separated.
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Know all persons by these presents that we. John Baldwine(0 of the city of Cork, and Henry BoyleWof the same, gentleman, are held and firmly bound to the Reverend Father in
(') Bridegroom's name. (2 Name of surety.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 169
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Hottest day recorded at Cork, July 1876
Cork · city · Cork · 1876
Sunday, July 16th, 1876, was the hottest day experienced at Cork in forty years, with the temperature reaching 86 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade. This represents an extreme temperature event for the city.
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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
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Imposing barrow at Dromin
Dromin · townland · Louth
An imposing sepulchral barrow mound is located at Dromin in County Louth. It is noted as being among the more substantial barrows in the county.
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These are of two kinds, with which you are all more or less familiar. One is the tumulus, called by English antiquarians the barrow or earthen mound. With these, though not of earth, we may include the cairn or mound of broken stones, as they are often so covered with soil as not to be easily distinguishable. The other is the rath or fort with earthen rampart, generally circular or nearly so, but sometimes rectangular. I have here a list showing nearly three hundred of these, taken from the ordnance maps or my own observation. Of the barrows, some arc simple mounds like the one at Dromiskin, which is a small one. Others are much more imposing, like the one at Stormanstown or that at Dromin. Others have had fosses, sometimes more than one, round them. That at Grcemount had a fosse in the eastern end, as you will see in Wright's Louthiana. One also pictured in the same work had two fosses round it.(l) It is still to be seen on the banks of the river Fane close to the railway.
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).
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 232
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Imposing barrow at Stormanstown
Stormanstown · townland · Louth
An imposing sepulchral barrow mound is located at Stormanstown in County Louth. It is noted as being among the more substantial barrows in the county.
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These are of two kinds, with which you are all more or less familiar. One is the tumulus, called by English antiquarians the barrow or earthen mound. With these, though not of earth, we may include the cairn or mound of broken stones, as they are often so covered with soil as not to be easily distinguishable. The other is the rath or fort with earthen rampart, generally circular or nearly so, but sometimes rectangular. I have here a list showing nearly three hundred of these, taken from the ordnance maps or my own observation. Of the barrows, some arc simple mounds like the one at Dromiskin, which is a small one. Others are much more imposing, like the one at Stormanstown or that at Dromin. Others have had fosses, sometimes more than one, round them. That at Grcemount had a fosse in the eastern end, as you will see in Wright's Louthiana. One also pictured in the same work had two fosses round it.(l) It is still to be seen on the banks of the river Fane close to the railway.
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).
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 232
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Memorial for sculptor Richard Barter at Cork's New Cemetery
Cork · city · Cork
A small committee was formed to erect a modest memorial over Richard Barter's grave in the New Cemetery in Cork. Contributions were limited to sums of one pound and under.
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Since then a small committee has been formed with the intention of erecting a
modest memorial over his grave in the New Cemetery. Contributions are limited to
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 52
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Portyngall family prominent in Youghal for generations
Youghal · town · Cork · 1559–1572
John Portyngall, MP for Youghal in 1559, served as mayor of Youghal in 1651 and again in 1572. His family, originally presumed to be from Portugal, was a prominent one in the town for many generations.
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Mayor (qy.) of Youghal, 165 1, and again, 1572. The family (originally presumably from Portugal) was a prominent one in the town for many generations.
Powell, Edmond.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 111
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Small sepulchral barrow at Dromiskin
Dromiskin · town · Louth
A simple, small barrow mound of sepulchral character is located at Dromiskin. It is listed among the barrows of County Louth identified from Ordnance Survey maps and personal observation.
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These are of two kinds, with which you are all more or less familiar. One is the tumulus, called by English antiquarians the barrow or earthen mound. With these, though not of earth, we may include the cairn or mound of broken stones, as they are often so covered with soil as not to be easily distinguishable. The other is the rath or fort with earthen rampart, generally circular or nearly so, but sometimes rectangular. I have here a list showing nearly three hundred of these, taken from the ordnance maps or my own observation. Of the barrows, some arc simple mounds like the one at Dromiskin, which is a small one. Others are much more imposing, like the one at Stormanstown or that at Dromin. Others have had fosses, sometimes more than one, round them. That at Grcemount had a fosse in the eastern end, as you will see in Wright's Louthiana. One also pictured in the same work had two fosses round it.(l) It is still to be seen on the banks of the river Fane close to the railway.
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).
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 232
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Timoleague men sworn freemen of Clonakilty, 1719
Timoleague · town · Cork · 1719
At a Clonakilty borough court in June 1719, Roger Healy and William Hea of Timoleague were sworn freemen of the corporation, linking the nearby settlement to the borough's civic life.
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Robert Travers, At the same court Roger Healy and Willm Hea of Timoleague, were sworn freemen.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 80
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Timoleague, this town has a small civic link to nearby Clonakilty. In June 1719, at the Clonakilty borough court, Roger Healy and William Hea of Timoleague were sworn freemen of the corporation, tying this settlement to the borough's civic life.
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Clonakilty Borough Courts of 1726
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1726
The Council Book of Clonakilty records court proceedings in August 1726 where Roger Bernard was elected and sworn as a burgess, and several individuals were admitted as freemen of the borough.
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At a court held for the said burrough on Saturday the 13th of
/-? r. i -ii August 1726 by the undernamed suffrain burgesses and deputy Cloughnakilty. . -. -. , , , ,
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 109
As the companion tells it
You're passing through Clonakilty in Cork. In August 1726, the borough court met here on Saturday the 13th. Roger Bernard was elected and sworn as a burgess, and several men were admitted as freemen of the town.
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Daniel MacFion MacCarthy MP for Clonakilty, 1689
Clonakilty · town · Cork · 1689
Daniel MacFion MacCarthy served as Member of Parliament for Clonakilty in 1689, during the brief Patriot Parliament convened under James II.
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Daniel MacFion MacCarthy was M.P. for Clonakilty Davis. . ro
in 1689.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 126
As the companion tells it
Up ahead is Clonakilty. In 1689, Daniel MacFion MacCarthy served as Member of Parliament for this town, during the Patriot Parliament convened under James II.
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Diocesan record-keeping in Cork and Cloyne
Cork · city · Cork
Marriage bonds were taken out in the diocese where the bride and surety lived, even if the bridegroom lived elsewhere. Even after Cloyne diocese was united with Cork and Ross, the records for Cork and Ross were always kept separately from those of Cloyne.
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(5) The bride, and also the surety in this case, lived in the diocese of Cork, so naturally the bond was taken out there, though the bridegroom lived in Cloyne diocese. Even when this latter diocese was united with Cork and Ross, the records for these last were always kept separately from those of Cloyne.
(fi) Surety's name (accusative case).
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 310
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Earthstopping at named Duhallow hunting locations
Shanballymore · town · Cork · 1806
Throughout 1806, the Duhallow Hunt Club paid various individuals for earthstopping at Kilcoleman, Castlepark, Carrigathereham, Clogheen, Poulnaraha, and Shanballymore. Earthstopping involved blocking fox earths the night before a hunt to keep foxes above ground.
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Do. to Hartnedy for earthstopping . . Do. to John Clear for do. at Shanballymore . Do. for advertising meeting of 29th Sept. last
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Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 38
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