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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
13 13 o 700 3 8 3 3 3 3
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 38
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Grange hunting covers fencing and rent
near Grange · townland · Cork · 1806
The Duhallow Hunt Club paid Patrick Sheean for fencing and Widow Hartnett for rent of hunting covers at Grange in 1806. The payments indicate ongoing use of Grange lands as hunting grounds by the club.
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„ Do. to Widow Hartnett on account of rent for
the covers at Grange . . . . . . 7 19 3
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 39
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Marriage bond sureties in Cloyne diocese
Cloyne · town · Cork
A bridegroom living in Cloyne diocese had his marriage bond taken out in Cork diocese because his bride and her surety lived there. This illustrates the cross-diocesan nature of marriage bond administration.
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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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Loftus family baptisms recorded in Waterford
Waterford · city · Waterford · 1704–1757
A family record written in a Book of Common Prayer (1730) documents the births and baptisms of the children of John Loftus of Waterford and Bridget Killhenny, married in 1724, listing godparents from local families including Power, Burke, and Wright.
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"John Loftus, esq., born in Waterford, November 1st, 1704.
Bridget Killhenny, born July 4th, 1699.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 285
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Lady Ingoldsby mural tablet in Caherconlish church
Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1600
Dineley recorded a mural tablet in Caherconlish church commemorating Lady Ingoldsby, wife of Sir George Ingoldsby of Ballybricken Castle near Caherconlish. She was daughter of James Gould, Second Justice of Munster in 1600, who owned Ludden Castle near Caherconlish.
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Dineley gives a copy of inscription on a mural tablet in Caherconlish church, erected in memory of Lady Ingoldsby, wife to Sir George Ingoldsby, of Bally bricken Castle, near Caherconlish, and daughter to James Gould (or Gold), Second Justice of Minister in 1600, to whom belonged Ludclen Castle, near Caherconlish. In a future number I hope to be able to lay before the readers of the Journal some interesting items concerning the parish of Ludden. At present I shall merely state that I have succeeded in identifying Ludden with Lothian, a name which the " Grand Old Man " has made so familiar to us, and with Lodan, a very well-known name connected with our de Danann friends ; the " learned Lodan " was father of Sinann, the heroine of the Shannon (l) legend.
(1) Many fanciful derivations have been given of the name Shannon. Cormac MacCuillennain explains it as being from scan, "old," and abhain, "a river." Ptolemy writes the names Senos, which, by dropping the Greek affix, gives the root sen, which occurs in many river names, and means "water" or "river;" for example, in Sequana, old name of Seine, in Samar (now Somme) and Morning Star of Limerick, Sebethus, Selinus, Selleis, in which the 11 has become // Sena (now Nevola), Senones, name of a tribe in Gaul; Siris (now Sinno), Serus, and many others; Su in Turkish means "water"; Sen (or Se) is connected with tan, ti, or te, another fruitful river formative. It occurs in Tiber, Tigris, Tagus, Tanus, Tanarus, Tanager, Tamesis (now Thames), Tees, Tay, and numerous other river names; also in Irish, Tiobraid, which properly means "water flowing from a well." Tan has become Dan in Danube, Dneiper, Dneister, Don, Dineen in Kilkenny, etc. Ti occurs in the names of many Indo- China rivers. The rules of ellipsis in Irish grammar explain the retention or assimilation of the 11. The river which Ptolemy however calls Senos may not be the present Shannon, and I think it is not. The river which he calls Dur seems
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 223
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Gabbett monumental slab moved to new Caherconlish church (1871)
Caherconlish · town · Limerick · 1718–1871
A monumental slab with Gabbett arms, erected by William Gabbett in 1718, was removed from the old church to the porch of the new church in 1871. Its inscription records burials of the Gabbett and Spire families, including William Gabbett of Ballyvoreen and Thomas Spire of Rathgannan.
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In the porch of the new church there is a monumental slab, removed from the old church in 1871, with the Gabbett arms and following inscription : —
This monument was erected by William Gabbett, Esq., 1718.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 223
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Birthplace of Philip O'Sullivan Bear on Dursey Island
near Dursey Island · townland · Cork · 1602–1603
The historian Philip O'Sullivan Bear was born on Dursey Island, off Crow Head. In 1602, while still a boy, he was sent to Spain with his cousin, son of The O'Sullivan Bear, who was going as a hostage to Philip III. His thirteen brothers perished in the wars of the closing years of Elizabeth's reign in Ireland.
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From the Catholic History we learn that his father's name was Dermot (Tom ii., lib. iv., cap. xiv., et passim), that his grandfather's was also Dermot, and was The O'Sullivan Bear (Tom ii., lib. iii.,cap. iv., et passim) ; that his father was a younger son appears from the fact that he was not The O'Sullivan Bear, whose name was Daniel, and to whom our author refers as his " patruelis" (Tom iv., lib. iii., cap. iv) ; that he was born in Dursey Island, off Crow Head (Tom i., lib. i., cap. v.) ; that in the year 1602, while yet a boy, he was sent to Spain with his cousin, son of The O'Sullivan Bear, and who was going as a hostage to Philip III. (Tom iii., lib. vii., cap. i.) ; that he was educated by a Jesuit father, Synott, " one of his own people," and by Roderic Vendanna, a Spaniard, and other professors (Tom iii., lib. vii., cap. i.J ; that he obtained a commission in the Spanish navy from Philip III. ( DecJicortion of History) ; and that in 161 8 he fought a duel outside Madrid with an Anglo- Irishman, Bath, who had insulted his cousin (Tom iv., lib. iii., cap. iv.). With his history he published letters to Fr. Synott and Patrick Traunt, giving an account of the actions of the fleet in which he took part.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 228
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Cromleac and Druidical circle at Killin
Killin · townland · Louth
A cromleac and a so-called Druidical circle once stood in the townland of Killin, north of Dundalk, in the parish of Kane. The stone bore curious markings, but no copy of the inscriptions survives, as it was only described from memory.
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1. In the townland of Killin, north of Dundalk, in the parish of Kane, was a cromleac and a Druidical circle, as it is sometimes called. On this stone were some curious markings. I cannot give a copy, as it was only described to me from memory. This curious relic of prehistoric times
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 231
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General marches to Lord Roche's house near Mallow
Mallow · town · Cork
The rebel General, feeling unwell, travelled with horsemen to Lord Roche's house six miles from Moyalloe and never entered Moyalloe himself. He delegated command of all business at Moyalloe to the Lord of Ikerrin, while sending intelligence and direction almost hourly.
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much of their movables and provisions behind them ; only some persons of good estate and esteem kept a stone house about the middle of the town, wherein they with their families were engaged, being taken on the sudden and having no time to remove themselves and their domestics thence. By this time is the General returned from his hunting out of the park, and all the army drawn together in one body on the hill. At their first coming to which, they, in a great bravado, made as though they would plant the small piece of artillery they brought with them, whose motto, or rather meaning, seemed to be " Resist and die ; " which produced but poor effect, it being well known the piece could hardly shoot so far at random as between the hill and the town, and that for the matter of battery it would do little more than an ordinary musket. About an hour before the appearing of the army, you might, from the top of the Great Castle (which is a place very conspicuous), have seen such a numberless crew of unarmed, pilfering rogues run up and down in every place for pillage, for five or six miles in breadth, so that from a louse to a lion there could nothing escape them ; some of whom adventured so near to the castle that they paid dearly for it, but they were so numerous it was to no more purpose to kill them than go about to kill the locusts sent among the Egyptians. A part of these (while the rest made exact inquisition abroad in the fields and farm houses* which stood alone and were forsaken) came into the town, partly to get pillage, and partly to receive information whether the town were so abandoned that the army might march into it with security; which being advertised of, about the falling of the evening, some of the foot companies began to advance towards the town, the General and most of his troops of horse staying on the hill, where they continued till all the The General ^oot was come m and till it was dark. And then the went to the General, with a convenient number of horse, took his near to ' Journey to the Lord Roche's house, being six miles distant,
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 13
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O'Sullivan More Burial at Killarney Monastery
Killarney · town · Kerry · 1420
A century after the Bantry foundation, O'Sullivan More chose a burial place in a Franciscan monastery founded by MacCarthy More near the Lower Lake of Killarney, a site which an old legend relates was miraculously pointed out.
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The O'Sullivans appear to have been settled in their new home early in the fourteenth century, as in 1320 we find them founding a Franciscan monastery at Bantry, in which they and many other nobles chose burial places {Annals Four Masters, iii., 523). A century later the line of cleavage between the two families is marked by an entry in the Annals of the Four Masters, iii., 566-7, that O'Sullivan More chose a burial place in another Franciscan monastery founded, by The MacCarthy More, on a site near the Lower Lake of Killarney, which an old legend relates to have been miraculously pointed out. At what time our author's family assumed the cognomen " Bear," I have not been able to ascertain. It first occurs in the Annals of Four Masters under the year 1485. The name is now always spelled O'Sullivan, but our author wrote O'SulWan. The Irish word is O'Suilebhain {O 'Hart's Irish Pedigrees). To count up the various spellings in the patents, etc., of James I. and Elizabeth would be a tedious and profitless task. The deeds of Derring-do, of the historian's father, and the unhappy dissensions in his family, form part of his history, so need not be anticipated here. Apparently the only materials for a biography are contained in O'Sullivan's own works.
Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 227
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Standard of the Old Blackpool Horse, 1790
Blackpool · townland · Cork · 1790
A unique exhibit at the Cork conversazione was the standard of the Old Blackpool Horse cavalry corps from 1790, described as being in a wonderful state of preservation.
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The display of exhibits was of an extensive and comprehensive character, and illustrated to a large degree the scope and resources of the joint societies associated with the conversazione. Both the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society, and the Cork Naturalists' Field Club were represented by many exhibitors, whose specimens drawn from nature and art, were antique, rare, or costly. Mr. Robert Day, F.S.A., without whom no exhibitions of the class would be complete, showed the flags of the Cork Volunteers, with the medals and regimental decorations of the First Volunteers of 17S2 and 1796, and many other curiosities. He was only represented by a fraction of his well-known collection, but the selections were very interesting. There were flags of the Cork Volunteers and Yeomanry decorations. Among the Volunteer decorations were the C.B. gold star, and cross and gold medal for Java, given to Lieutenant-Colonel James Watson, of the 1st Battalion 14th Regiment, who led the storming party at Java ; gold medal for Salamanca ; gold medal for the Egyptian campaign of 1S01, given by the Sultan to Robert Fulton, who commanded the 79th Highlanders. A unique exhibit was the standard of the Old Blackpool Horse of 1790, which is in a wonderful of preservation. There were also to be seen in Mr. Day's collection a fine show of early bronze and gold Celtic ornaments. A rare exhibit were the chalices of the Franciscan and Dominican Fathers. These articles, all consecrated, were enclosed in a glass case, and some are of almost priceless value. They included a ciborium, silvergilt, date 1614; chalices, silver-gilt, dates 1610, 1611, 1632, 1639, 1741, etc., from the
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Internet Archive journalofcorkhisv21896cork, Chapter 112
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