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Indecipherable clerical gravestone in Mylerstown churchyard
Mylerstown · townland · Kildare
In the churchyard of Mylerstown, in the Barony of Carbury, a slab sunk in the ground at the base of the south wall bears an almost indecipherable inscription to a learned, pious clergyman aged 66. Nearby stand the ruins of Mylerstown Castle, a former Bermingham stronghold.
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In the churchyard of Mylerstown, in the Barony of Carbury, outside, and at the base, of the western end of the south wall, lies a slab sunk in the ground, bearing the following almost indecipherable inscription, which faces the east : —
Here lies ye body of ye rnd
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Somewhere around here, in the churchyard at Mylerstown, a slab lies sunk in the ground at the base of the south wall. Its inscription is almost indecipherable, facing east. It marks a clergyman, described as learned and pious, aged 66. Nearby stand the ruins of Mylerstown Castle, once a Bermingham stronghold.
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O'Dempsey sept members outlawed for treason in 1641
Ballybrittas · townland · Laois · 1641
Several members of the O'Dempsey sept, associated with named places including Barbetstowne, Ballybegg, Ballybrittas, and Kildare, were indicted and outlawed for treason in the King's Bench in 1641.
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Henry O’Dempsie of Ballybrittas, Queenes Co., Gent. Edmond O’Dempsie of Kildare, Gent.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 252
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Close to Ballybrittas, members of the O'Dempsey sept were outlawed for treason in 1641. Henry O'Dempsie of Ballybrittas and Edmond O'Dempsie of Kildare were among those indicted in the King's Bench that year.
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Poor Sanitary Conditions in 'The Stream' Area of Clane
Clane · town · Kildare · 1832–1891
Despite the appointment of Officers of Health in 1832, the part of Clane known as 'The Stream' showed little evidence of sanitary improvement, according to the author's observation.
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In 1832 Officers of Health were first appointed. To judge from the part of Clane called “ The Stream,” neither they nor their successors have made any very strenuous exertions in the way of sanitary reform.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 29
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In 1832, Officers of Health were first appointed. But the part of Clane known as "The Stream" showed little sign of their work. By this author's observation, neither those officers nor their successors had made any strenuous effort at sanitary reform.
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Robert Hartpole effigy of 1594 brought to Portarlington from Carlow
Portarlington · town · Laois · 1594
The Robert Hartpole effigy of 1594, described as an 'imported exception' among the barony's tombs, was brought to Portarlington from the town of Carlow, making it the barony's one notable ancient tomb monument.
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*The Robert Hartpole effigy of 1594, which was brought to Portarlington from the town of Carlow.
queen’s county barony of portnahinch. 191
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Portarlington holds a stone effigy of Robert Hartpole, dated 1594. It came here from Carlow, and scholars call it an imported exception among the tombs of the barony. It is the one notable ancient tomb monument in the whole barony of Portnahinch.
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Sheelah-na-Gig carving at Tinnakill
Tinnakill · townland · Laois
A carved 'Sheelah-na-Gig' figure is recorded among the sculptured stones at Tinnakill.
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“ Sheelah-na-Gig,” a, at Tinnakill, 215.
Sheriffs of the Co. Kildare, 166, 170, 496.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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Somewhere close to Tinnakill, a carved Sheelah-na-Gig figure is recorded among the sculptured stones. That is all the record notes: the name, the place, and the figure itself.
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Storm damage at Portnahinch churchyard, 1908
Portnahinch · townland · Laois · 1908
Considerable remains of church walls stand at Portnahinch, with a nearly perfect east end containing a narrow square-headed window. The storm of February 1908 did great damage to the trees in and around the churchyard.
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Portnahinch. — Considerable remains of walls are standing. The east end is nearly perfect, and contains a very narrow, square-headed window of uncut stone ; near it in the south wall is a similar, though smaller, window. The entrance appears to have been in the west wall. The storm of February, 1908, did great damage to the trees in and around the churchyard, which, as far as could be seen, contains no tombstones of any interest.
Killinard1 contains a cruciform chapel and a large burialground attached, but no tombstones older than the end of the eighteenth century. One monument is erected to the memory of the Rev. Thomas Dowling, Dean of Kildare, and parish priest of Lea and Coolbanagher for thirty years. He died on the 16th of December, 1804, aged 65 years.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 122
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Somewhere around here stands what is left of an old church at Portnahinch. Considerable remains of its walls are still standing. The east end is nearly perfect, with a very narrow, square-headed window of uncut stone. Near it, in the south wall, there is a similar but smaller window. The entrance appears to have been in the west wall. In February 1908 a great storm swept through and did severe damage to the trees in and around the churchyard. As far as could be seen, the churchyard contains no tombstones of any interest.
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Christopher Flatesbury's landholdings across Kildare parishes
Johnstown · townland · Kildare · 1625–1649
A Chancery Inquisition of Charles I recorded Christopher Flatesbury seized of extensive lands including a ruinous castle and two watermills at Johnston and Milleston, a stone house at Palmerstown, and further holdings at Newdown-Omore, Sollans, Greatefornaghs, Keelogs, Blackditch and Kildrought.
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Johnston & Milleston, containing 1 ruinous castle, 2 watermills, 10 messuages, and 160 acres, held of tbe lord of tbe manor of Naas.
Newdown-Omore, 30 acres, held of Christopher Cheevers, of bis manor of Rathmore.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 62
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Somewhere around here, a Chancery Inquisition of Charles I, between 1625 and 1649, recorded Christopher Flatesbury's landholdings across Kildare. At Johnston and Milleston he held a ruinous castle, two watermills, and 160 acres. He also had a stone house at Palmerstown, and further lands at Newdown-Omore, Sollans, Greatefornaghs, Keelogs, Blackditch, and Kildrought.
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Coshegowley manor villages near Kildangan
Kildangan · townland · Kildare · 1687
A 1687 document among the Earl of Drogheda's manuscripts names three villages—Harristowne, Moylerstowne alias Ballimayler, and Rickardstowne alias Balliritchard—collectively called Coshegowley, forming part of the Manor of Monasterevin. These townlands lie a short distance south of Kildangan in Co. Kildare.
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In this latter portion of Leghe was the lordship or Manor of “ Coshegowley,” or “ Coshogoyle,” a designation that has been out of use for over 200 years. Its situation is, however, clearly defined in a document among the Earl of Drogheda’s manuscripts, and which appears in full in the Appendix of the Ninth Report of the Historical Manuscripts Commission. This document is dated 1687, and mentions “the three villages of Coshegowley, viz. Harristowne, Moylerstowne alias Ballimayler, and Rickardstowne alias Balliritchard, they being all called by the name of Coshegowley.”
These three townlands lie a short distance to the south of Kildangan, in the County Kildare, and formed a part of the Manor of Monasterevin. The word “Coshegowley” possibly means “the end (literally, foot) of the river-fork.”
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 227
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Somewhere around here lies a name out of use for over 200 years. A document dated 1687, among the Earl of Drogheda's manuscripts and printed in the Ninth Report of the Historical Manuscripts Commission, names the three villages of Coshegowley, namely Harristowne, Moylerstowne alias Ballimayler, and Rickardstowne alias Balliritchard, they being all called by the name of Coshegowley. These lands formed part of the Manor of Monasterevin. The word possibly means, in the old language, the end, literally the foot, of the river-fork.
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Down Survey map marks the position of Rathcoffey Castle
Rathcoffey · townland · Laois · 1655
In the original Down Survey Maps in the Dublin Record Office, the position of Rathcoffey Castle is marked by a small representation of a square building with a tower at each angle, simply denoting the existence of a castle without depicting its true shape.
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[In the original Down Survey Maps in the Dublin Record Office, the position of Rathcoffey Castle is marked on one of them by a very small representation of a square building with a tower at each angle ; this simply denoted the existence of a castle here, without intending to reproduce its shape.]
W. FitzG.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun
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Somewhere around here, the Down Survey map of 1655 marked Rathcoffey Castle. On the original map, now in the Dublin Record Office, someone drew a small square building with a tower at each angle. It was not meant to show the castle's true shape, only to say that a castle stood here.
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Engraving of Lea Castle in Mason's Parochial Survey, 1814
Lea · townland · Laois · 1814
A view of Lea Castle, engraved from a drawing by W. Beauford described as inferior, was published in Mason's Parochial Survey of Ireland in 1814.
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There is a view of Lea Castle given in Mason’s “ Parochial Survey of Ireland,” 1814, volume i, p. 526. It is engraved from a very inferior drawing by W. Beauford.
The District of “ Coshegowly.”
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 250
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Somewhere close to Lea, a view of Lea Castle appeared in Mason's Parochial Survey of Ireland in 1814. The engraving was made from a drawing by W. Beauford, described as very inferior.
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John Doyne buried at Castlebrack
Castlebrack · townland · Laois · 1636
John Doyne (or O'Dunne) of Kilcavan in the Barony of Tinnahinch, Queen's County, whose first wife was Margaret O'Dempsey of Deskart, died on 18 December 1636 and was buried at Castlebrack, alias 'Toghesuier'.
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A Funeral Entry1 states that Margaret, daughter of Lisagh O’Dempsey, of Deskart, in the King’s County, was the first wife of John Doyne (or O’Dunne), of Kilcavan, in the Barony Tinnahinch, Queen’s County. He died on the 18th of December, 1636, and was buried at Castlebrack (alias “ Toghesuier ”), in the same county.
The O’Dempse? Coat-of-Arms, impaling that of Bermengham, on a HEADSTONE (1719 ] IN THE CHURCHYARD OF DUNFEERTH, Co. KlLDARE.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 254
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Somewhere around here lies John Doyne, also called O'Dunne, of Kilcavan in the Barony of Tinnahinch, Queen's County. His first wife was Margaret, daughter of Lisagh O'Dempsey of Deskart in the King's County. He died on the 18th of December 1636 and was buried at Castlebrack, known also as Toghesuier.
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New Vicarage at Clane and storm tree-planting, 1829
Clane · town · Kildare · 1829–1839
A new Vicarage at Clane (later called Abbeylands) was begun in 1829 and finished in 1839, with 500 trees planted following the great storm.
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1829 New Vicarage at Clane, now called Abbeylands, begun ; 1839, finished ; 500 trees planted after the great storm.
1891 New Vicarage (St. Michael’s) begun ; 1892, finished.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 31
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Clane is the town you are passing through or near. A new vicarage was begun here in 1829 and finished in 1839. It later came to be called Abbeylands. After the great storm, 500 trees were planted on the grounds.
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Pattern Day observed at Lea
Lea · townland · Laois
A traditional Pattern Day, a local religious/folk festival, was held at Lea.
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Pattern Day at Lea, 346.
Pecchye of Lucan, family of, 122.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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Somewhere around here, a Pattern Day was observed at Lea. A pattern was a local festival, part devotion and part gathering, held at a chosen place each year. The record names Lea and nothing more.
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Query on the Name of the Nurney Stream
Nurney · town · Kildare
A seventeenth-century document at Carton describes the townland of Walterstown as bounded by a stream called Nurney and the river Breneshade; the query asks whether this stream name survives and what it means.
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In a document at Carton, the Townland of Walterstown, in the Barony of West Offaly, is described as being “ bounded on ye south and east wth Nurney in ye Countie of Kildare, and ye River called Breneshade.”
Is this name for the stream still in existence, and can anyone give the meaning of it ?
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 286
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A document at Carton from the seventeenth century describes the townland of Walterstown as bounded on the south and east with Nurney and the river called Breneshade. The stream that carries the name Nurney runs by this town. Whether that name for it still lives, and what it means, remains an open question.
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Site of Lord Kildare's Great Castle of Naas identified in 1845 lease
Naas · town · Kildare · 1845
A note asks about the history and site of Lord Kildare's Great Castle of Naas; a Rent-book lease of 1845 to John Blowney shows the plot, 36 feet by 24 feet, situated in the Main Street near Moat Lane.
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The Rent-books in the Leinster Estate Office mention a lease, in 1845, to John Blowney of part of the lands of “ Great Castle of Naas.” In an accompanying map, the plot, 36 feet x 24 feet, is shown as being situated in the Main Street near “ Moat Lane.”
W, FitzG,
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 43
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Up ahead is Naas, where a lease from 1845 to John Blowney names part of the lands as the Great Castle of Naas. The accompanying map places the plot in the Main Street near Moat Lane, measuring 36 feet by 24 feet.
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Old collegiate foundation near Oughterard
Oughterard · townland · Kildare · 1902
The company walked through fields to visit the remains of an old collegiate foundation near Oughterard, though a downpour of rain delayed their progress there.
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Most of the company then wended their way on foot through the fields to visit all that is left of an old collegiate foundation hard by. Here a downpour of rain delayed the progress of the excursion ; but it was not long before the company were on their way towards Lyons, passing through a beautiful country, and through the fine park of Lord Cloncurry. A stop was made at the old church ruins situated not far from the present house, where an interesting Paper on the place was read by Mr. H. Hendrick-Aylmer, whose ancestors in ancient days lived here, Lyons being the original seat of the Aylmer family from 1300 to the close of the eighteenth century.
In the grounds amongst the ruins may be seen some sixteenth-century armorial carvings of the Aylmer family and their tombs, where also is the burial-place of the Lawless family. A delay, caused by a short shower, was utilized by some for a snatch luncheon, as on this occasion it had not been
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 50
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Sherlockstown church in ruins by 1615
Sherlockstown · townland · Kildare · 1615
The parish church of Sherlockstown, once belonging to the Knights Hospitallers, was recorded in 1615 as having its Church and Chancel in ruins while united to Clane.
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The Church and Chancel in ruins. At this time united to Clane.
1776 John Jackson held this parish, together with Great Connell and Nurney.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 31
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Ardiff family table-tomb at Donaghmore repointed by Duke
Donaghmore · townland · Kildare · 1851–1892
In the chancel at Donaghmore is a table-tomb of 1851 belonging to the Ardiff family; the church ruins were repointed by order of the Duke of Leinster in 1892.
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These ruins were repointed by orders of the Duke of Leinster in 1892.
Shaughlin’s Well.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 20
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Somewhere around here are the church ruins at Donaghmore. In the chancel stands a table-tomb from 1851 belonging to the Ardiff family. The Duke of Leinster ordered these ruins repointed in 1892, keeping the old stonework standing.
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Burial of Eveleen O'Dempsey at Ballintemple
Ballintemple · townland · Offaly · 1603
Eveleen O'Dempsey, daughter of Dermot O'Dempsey of Graigenefinney, King's County, died on 6 March 1603 and was buried at Ballintemple, King's County, as recorded on her tomb-slab.
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ob. 6 March, 1603. bur. at Ballintemple, King’s Co.
[Her tomb-slab.]
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 254
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Edward Dongan buried in Parish Church of Kildrought
Celbridge · town · Kildare · 1689
Edward Dongan of Kiltaghan died probably around 1689 and was buried in the Parish Church of Kildrought (Celbridge).
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On his death, probably about this time (1689), he was buried in the Parish Church of Kildrought (Celbridge).
1 County Kildare Chancery Inquisition, No. 58 of Charles I.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 44
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Featureless church ruins at Morett dedicated to St. Brigid
Morett · townland · Laois
The church ruins at Morett are quite featureless, with only the chancel remaining standing to any degree. The church was dedicated to St. Brigid and there are now no traces of any graves.
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The Church ruins at Morett are quite featureless, and, with the exception of the chancel, little else is standing. The Church was dedicated to St. Brigid. There are now no traces of any graves.
’ This burial-ground is situated on the townland of Ballycarroll. The Ordnance Survey Maps have not inserted the name, though the chapel and graveyard are marked down.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 122
As the companion tells it
Close to Morett you have the ruins of a church dedicated to St. Brigid. There is not much left to see; little stands now except the chancel. No traces of graves remain either.
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Fontstown's Irish name recorded as Pobble Fontagh
Fontstown · parish · Kildare
A note clarifies that Fontstown, County Kildare, was never called Ballintubber as sometimes claimed; a 17th-century will refers to the parish as 'ffontstowne, als. ffontsland, als. called Pobble ffontagh', meaning land of the Font family.
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Thus we see the Irish of Fontstown was “ Pobble Fontagh,” meaning literally “(the land) of the people of the Font family.”
W. FitzG.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 43
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Society's 1898 reception at Maynooth College
Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1898
The Council recalled the welcome the Society received in 1898 at Maynooth College, when Monsignor Gargan, then Vice-President of the College, helped receive members during their visit.
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In Monsignor Gargan, President of Maynooth College, an able and learned scholar has passed away, and one who from his gracious manner won the respect of all. Many of the Members will remember the welcome we received from Monsignor Gargan, when as Vice-President he assisted to receive the Society in 1898 on its visit to Maynooth College.
And lastly, we w7ould mention our old friend Colonel Vigors. He w7as a most regular attendant at our Excursion Meetings, coming from long distances to be present. He was the founder of the Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead, established in 1888 ; and for the good work he did in this connection his memory commands the respect of all genealogists, historians, and antiquaries. They are glad to know that Lord Walter FitzGerald has undertaken the duties of Editor of the publications of this most useful Association, which selection they regard as a compliment to the K. A. S. Colonel Vigors was also a very active member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. He contributed to our Journal up to the last, as will be seen on reference to the July number. He, like all the preceding Members referred to, lived to a ripe old age.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 150
As the companion tells it
As you pass through Maynooth, this is the town where the Society visited Maynooth College in 1898. Monsignor Gargan, then Vice-President of the College, assisted in receiving the members during their visit. The Council later remembered him as an able and learned scholar whose gracious manner won the respect of all. The material also notes the passing of Colonel Vigors, a regular attendee at the Society's excursion meetings who came from long distances to be present. He founded the Association for the Preservation of the Memorials of the Dead in 1888, and his work in that cause earned him the respect of genealogists, historians, and antiquaries. Lord Walter FitzGerald took over as editor of that association's publications, a selection regarded as a compliment to the Kildare Archaeological Society. Colonel Vigors was also an active member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland and contributed to the Journal up to the last. Like the other members recalled in the same notice, he lived to a ripe old age.
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Church and Chancel of Bodenstown in good repair, 1615
Bodenstown · townland · Kildare · 1615
In 1615 the Church, Chancel and Books of Bodenstown parish were recorded as being in good repair, part of the parish history united with Clane.
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1615 The Church and Chancel and Books of Bodenstown were in good repair.
1766 Dr. Flood, Rector ; held separately from Clane.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 31
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Colonel Clements of Killadoon remembered as founding Society member
Killadoon · townland · Kildare
Colonel Clements of Killadoon, a Life Member of the Society and one of its original members, died during the year, with his son remaining to carry on the family's connection to preserving county history.
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In the latter respect the Society has suffered heavily by the loss of some able and active supporters. Colonel Clements of Killadoon was a Life Member of the Society, and one of its original members. His son is happily still amongst us, and we shall look to him to supply the gap in our efforts to preserve the history and antiquities of the County. Colonel Sir Gerald Lease we shall all miss. Owing to the very busy life he led, he was not able to attend many of our meetings ; but he always evinced a considerable interest in the welfare of the Society, and in his capacity as a Director of the Great Southern and Western Railway was always ready to afford facilities to the Society.
In Monsignor Gargan, President of Maynooth College, an able and learned scholar has passed away, and one who from his gracious manner won the respect of all. Many of the Members will remember the welcome we received from Monsignor Gargan, when as Vice-President he assisted to receive the Society in 1898 on its visit to Maynooth College.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 150
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Father Moore's Well at Barraderry
Barraderry · townland · Galway
A well associated with Father Moore is located at Barraderry, part of the county's folklore of holy wells.
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At Barraderry, Father Moore’s, 356. At Brallistown (Tully), St. Brigid’s, 131.
At Carrick (near Allen), St. Colman’s, 461.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here is Father Moore's Well, a holy well recorded in old accounts. That's all the old record gives us — the name and the place.
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Sir Kildare Borrowes lends Naas Court House for Society meetings
Naas · town · Kildare · 1902
The Society passed a resolution of thanks to those who contributed papers and to the High Sheriff, Sir Kildare Borrowes, for the use of the Court House at Naas, marking the venue of the Society's proceedings.
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A resolution, proposed by Canon Adams, and seconded by Bev. W. Elliott, and passed, conveying the thanks of the Society to those who had kindly contributed Papers, and to the High Sheriff (Sir Kildare Borrowes, Bart.), for the use of the Court House, brought the proceedings to a close.
Beport of Council for the Year 1902.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 48
As the companion tells it
Coming up through Naas now. In 1902, the County Kildare Archaeological Society held its proceedings here, and closed by passing a resolution of thanks to those who had contributed papers. They also thanked the High Sheriff, Sir Kildare Borrowes, for the use of the Court House in the town.
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St. Brigid's Well at Riverstown
Riverstown · townland · Kildare
A well dedicated to St. Brigid is recorded at Riverstown, County Kildare, part of the local network of holy wells.
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At Riverstown, St. Brigid’s, 372.
At Talbotstown, “ Tober Cristamon,” 149, 356.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here, there's a well dedicated to St. Brigid. It's listed among the holy wells recorded in County Kildare, part of a wider network of such sites, but the record gives nothing more than the name and the place.
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The unexplained 'Hangman's Rock' between Rathsallagh and Grange Con
Rathsallagh · townland · Wicklow
The author was unable to find any story connected with the 'Hangman's Rock,' a site mentioned in hunting accounts between Rathsallagh and Grange Con.
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I have not been able to hear any story about the “ Hangman's Rock ” mentioned in accounts of hunting between Rathsallagh and Grange Con.
I have some hope of finding out something about “Lawrence’s Bed,” on the road from Rampere to Rathtoole, via Hartstown.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 116
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Shaughlin's Well on the townland of Sion near Carton
Sion · townland · Kildare
A well known as Shaughlin's Well is located on the townland of Sion, near Carton, associated with local folklore.
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At Shaughlin’s Well on the Townland of Sion, near Carton, 28.
Wesley ( see Wellesley), James, 169.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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St. Brigid's Well at Brallistown (Tully)
Brallistown · townland · Kildare
A well dedicated to St. Brigid is located at Brallistown, in the Tully area.
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At Barraderry, Father Moore’s, 356. At Brallistown (Tully), St. Brigid’s, 131.
At Carrick (near Allen), St. Colman’s, 461.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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St. Colman's Well at Carrick near Allen
Carrick · townland · Kildare
A well dedicated to St. Colman is located at Carrick, near Allen.
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At Carrick (near Allen), St. Colman’s, 461.
At Corbally (Castledermot), St. James’s (?), 371.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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St. John's Well at Tully
Tully · parish · Kildare
A holy well dedicated to St. John is recorded at Tully, one of several sacred wells noted in the county.
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At Tully, St. John’s, 131.
At Shaughlin’s Well on the Townland of Sion, near Carton, 28.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
As the companion tells it
As you pass through the parish of Tully, there is a holy well here dedicated to St. John, one of several sacred wells recorded in County Kildare. The record notes it by name and reference number, but tells no more.
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St. Patrick's Well at Haroldstown
Haroldstown · townland · Carlow
A holy well dedicated to St. Patrick is located at Haroldstown.
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At Haroldstown, St. Patrick’s, 357. At Kilranelagh, a “ Wishing Well,” and St. Brigid’s, 151, 177, 178.
At Knockanreagh(Tinoran), “ Tobersool,” 355.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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The Spa Well at Lucan
near Lucan · town · Dublin
A well known as the Spa Well is located at Lucan, noted among the folklore wells of the region.
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At Lucan, the Spa Well, 126.
At Morett, St. Brigid’s, 190, 296.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
As the companion tells it
You are coming through Lucan, where a well known as the Spa Well was recorded among the wells of the region. Beyond the name and its presence here, the source gives nothing further about it.
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Tober Christamon well at Talbotstown
Talbotstown · electoral division · Wicklow
A holy well called 'Tober Cristamon' is located in the townland of Talbotstown.
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At Talbotstown, “ Tober Cristamon,” 149, 356.
At Tournant, St. Nicholas’, 149.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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Brass spoon fragment found in Tinnakill Castle ruins
Tinnakill · townland · Laois
A portion of a brass spoon was discovered among the ruins of Tinnakill Castle, providing a small material trace of the site's medieval or early modern occupation.
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Portion of a Brass Spoon found in Tinnakill Castle ruins.
The Hartpole Effigy, 1594.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 245
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Lease of the lands of Carrick, 1753
Carrick · townland · Kildare · 1753
A lease document from 1753 records Frances Alen granting the lands of Carrick to Edward Lamb, part of the documentary record of the St. Wolstan's estate disputes.
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“Lease of Lands of Carrick 1753, Frances Alen to Edd Lamb.”
“Exchequer — Copy of Decree Dec. 9. 1740, Hussay and Wm Alen a minor by his guardian, & others.”
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 70
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Mortgage indenture concerning Kilbride lands, 1702
Kilbride · townland · Wicklow · 1702
An indenture relative to a mortgage dated 1702 between Patrick Alen of St. Wolstan's and Christopher Horish concerned lands at Kilbride, part of a long list of documents relating to the Alen family and property.
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“Indenture relative to a Mortgage 1702 between Patrick Alen of St. Wolstans and Christopher Horish, &c. — Kilbride.”
-.*001 . ( Henry Lyster of Kilbride, Co. Wicklow,
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 69
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St. Brigid's Well at Morett
Morett · townland · Laois
A well dedicated to St. Brigid is located at Morett, part of the local sacred well tradition.
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At Morett, St. Brigid’s, 190, 296.
At Newcastle-Lyons, St. Finnian’s, 63.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
As the companion tells it
Somewhere around here is St. Brigid's Well at Morett, recorded in a County Kildare Archaeological Society journal. That's all the record gives — a name and a place, no story attached. It belongs to the wider tradition of holy wells across Ireland, but the book tells us nothing more about it.
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St. James's Well at Corbally (Castledermot)
Corbally · townland · Kildare
A well possibly dedicated to St. James is recorded at Corbally, near Castledermot.
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At Corbally (Castledermot), St. James’s (?), 371.
At Haroldstown, St. Patrick’s, 357. At Kilranelagh, a “ Wishing Well,” and St. Brigid’s, 151, 177, 178.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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Tobersool well at Knockanreagh (Tinoran)
Knockanreagh · townland · Wicklow
A well called 'Tobersool' is located at Knockanreagh, in Tinoran.
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At Knockanreagh(Tinoran), “ Tobersool,” 355.
At Knockaulin, St. John’s, 363. Leap of Allen, 465.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
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'Lawrence's Bed' on the road from Rampere to Rathtoole
Rathtoole · townland · Wicklow
The author expresses hope of learning more about a site called 'Lawrence's Bed,' located on the road from Rampere to Rathtoole via Hartstown.
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I have some hope of finding out something about “Lawrence’s Bed,” on the road from Rampere to Rathtoole, via Hartstown.
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Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 116
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St. Bernard's Well at Rampere
Rampere · townland · Wicklow
A holy well dedicated to St. Bernard is located at Rampere.
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At Rampere, St. Bernard’s, 149.
At Riverstown, St. Brigid’s, 372.
Internet Archive journalofcountyk04coun, Chapter 289
As the companion tells it
Close to Rampere somewhere around here, there's a holy well dedicated to St. Bernard. That's all the record gives us, a name and a place, with no further detail about what happened here or who came to it.
This book is in the public domain; how the books' rights are judged. The passages are quoted as the scan has them, spelling and all; a story's place is the gazetteer's best reading of the text and can be wrong.