Journal of the County Kildare Archaeological Society (vol. 6)

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

1. Slaying at Ballydavis

   Ballydavis · townland · Laois · 1477

   In 1477 the son of Owny O'More was slain at Baile-Daithi, now Ballydavis in the Parish of Straboe, by MacPierce Butler and Art O'Conor.

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   1477. The son of Owny O’More was slain at “ Baile-Daithi ” (now Ballydavis, Parish of Straboe) by MacPierce Butler (? James, son of Edmond, son of James, son of William, son of MacPierce Butler) and Art O’Conor (? son of Con, son of Calvagh O’Conor Faly).

   [From a Photograph taken by Miss N. Bewley, and presented for the Journal by the late Sir Edmund T. Bewley. ]

   Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 25

   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere around here, in 1477, the son of Owny O'More was slain. The killing at what was then called Baile-Daithi was carried out by MacPierce Butler, likely a descendant of the Butler line, and Art O'Conor, perhaps son of Con, son of Calvagh O'Conor Faly. This place is now known as Ballydavis, in the parish of Straboe.

2. Square outpost tower at Drimnagh moat

   Drimnagh · townland · Dublin

   At the north-east corner of the Drimnagh moat stands a square tower apart from the castle itself, believed to have served as an outpost or protection, possibly commanding the sluices of the moat.

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   At the north-east corner of the moat is a square tower standing apart from the Castle itself. This was probably an outpost or protection to the Castle, and may have commanded the sluices of the moat — a very necessary precaution.

   Having thus briefly described the present condition of the Castle, I will pass on to some of its earlier history.

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   As the companion tells it

   Somewhere close to Drimnagh, at the north-east corner of the moat, there's a square tower standing apart from the castle itself. It was probably an outpost or protection to the castle, and may have commanded the sluices of the moat, which the source calls "a very necessary precaution."

3. Storm damage to Kilkea Church ruins in October 1909

   Kilkea · parish · Kildare · 1908–1909

   During a high wind on 7th October 1909, the stem of an old elm, already weakened by a February 1908 gale, fell on the east gable of the chancel at Kilkea Church, demolishing part of it before repair with cement.

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   During the high wind on the 7tli October, 1909, the stem of an old elm, which had suffered in the gale of February, 1908, was blown on to the east gable of the chancel, demolishing some 2 or 8 feet of it. After the stem had been removed the damaged portion of the gable was repaired with cement to prevent rain percolating through the wall, and so secure it from the ill effects of frost.

   W. FitzG.

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4. The Dthullah Burial Ground at Ardscull

   Ardscull · townland · Kildare

   Near the churchyard field at Moatfield, close to the roadside, is a site known as 'the Dthullah' where stillborn children were traditionally buried.

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   Ardscull. — The “ Dthullah ” is nearly in “the churchyard field ” at Moatfield, by the roadside, and is where the stillborn children were buried.

   “ The Gubbawn Seer.” — The Gubbawn Seer was a carpenter at buildings. He was a first-rate tradesman at all things. He had his sawpit where the big lough is at Moatfield : they call it “ the Black lough,” and “ the lough of water.” He gave his son a sheepskin one day, and told him he wouldn’t let him get married till he brought him back the skin and the price of it. So the son couldn’t think how he was to do that ; and he

   Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 130

5. Tyrrell's Mill and Castle near Celbridge, now Temple Mills

   Celbridge · town · Kildare · 1501–1654

   What had for centuries been known as Tyrrell's Mill on the Liffey near Celbridge became Temple Mills, built on its site; the earlier name Terril's Castle and Mills appears on Taylor's 1783 map. An Exchequer Inquisition of 1513 records the mill as part of the Manor of Lyons, and the Civil Survey of 1654 describes the ruined castle and mills there.

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   There is one castle upon the aforesaid two acres of land, which in the year 1640 was valued to be worth £100, but being since ruined, is now valued at £5.

   There is one Corne Mill and one Cloth Mill upon the premises, but they are both ruined and waste.

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6. Alexander Lawe Purchases Leixlip Property and Is Buried There

   Leixlip · town · Kildare · 1789–1830

   Alexander Lawe, a Barrack-Master and Captain in the 11th Hussars, bought the Leixlip property from his brother Robert. He died in 1830 and was buried in Leixlip Churchyard aged 79.

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   Alexander Lawe (son of Robert and Martha) succeeded his brother John as Barrack-Master of Cork; Capt. 11th Hussars. Was of Kilcock in 1789 and 1792, also of Mountjoy Square, Dublin. Bought the Leixlip property from his brother Robert, d. Jan. 8, 1830, and was buried in Leixlip Churchyard, aged 79. He m. Frances, dau. of James Smith, Esq., of Courtown, Co. Kildare, and Rutland Square, Dublin, and by her, who d. July 1884, had issue four sons and four daughters : —

   I. Robert Lawe, of Leixlip, and of “ Lauriston,” Cork, b. 1787, lost in the S.S. “ Killarney ” outside Cork Harbour, June 20, 1838 ; m. Susan, dau. . . . Watson, Esq., of Ballydarton, Co. Carlow, by whom

   Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 160

   As the companion tells it

   Coming through Leixlip now, in County Kildare. A Captain in the 11th Hussars named Alexander Lawe bought the property here from his brother Robert. He had been Barrack-Master of Cork and was connected to Kilcock and Mountjoy Square in Dublin. He married Frances, daughter of James Smith of Courtown, and they had four sons and four daughters. He died on the 8th of January, 1830, aged 79, and was buried in Leixlip Churchyard. His eldest son Robert, who lived at Leixlip and at Lauriston in Cork, was lost when the steamship Killarney went down outside Cork Harbour on the 20th of June, 1838.

7. Burning of St Mochua's Oratory at Timahoe

   Timahoe · townland · Laois · 919

   In 919 AD Clonenagh was plundered again and the Oratory of St Mochua at Timahoe was burned, per the Annals of the Four Masters.

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   919. The plundering of Clonenagli, and the burning of the Oratory of St. Mochua (i.e., Timahoe).

   926. Kenny, son of Aughran (or Oghran), lord of Leix, was killed.

   Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 19

8. Castle of Ducanstowne standing by the Barrow in 1659

   Bestfield or Dunganstown · townland · Carlow · 1659

   The Petty Survey of 1659 recorded the Castle of Ducanstowne as then still standing close to the bank of the River Barrow.

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   The Petty Survey (1659) shows the Castle of “Ducanstowne” as then standing close to the bank of the Barrow.

   From a family named Best, who settled here in the eighteenth century, the townland became known as Bestfield. Close to the Athy road is a ruinous enclosure containing a large tomb-slab on which, until cut away by orders of Mr. Bruen in 1890, an old ash had so grown that a portion of the inscription was hid under its encroaching bark; the slab, which was originally probably a table-tomb, bears the following inscription

   Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 256

9. Clane Rangers Volunteer Corps raised under Captain Michael Aylmer

   Clane · town · Kildare · 1779

   The Clane Rangers were one of the Volunteer cavalry corps raised in County Kildare around 1779, commanded by Captain Michael Aylmer. They are commemorated in a contemporary ballad describing local gentry riding out to defend against feared French invasion.

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   ,, Clane Rangers Captain Michael Aylmer (?).

   ,, [Curragh Rangers, not given by MacNevin, but mentioned below.]

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10. Granite cross at Burgage churchyard

    Burgage · parish · Wicklow

    In the Burgage churchyard, the party found a high, plain granite cross with a ringed but unperforated head, estimated to date three or four hundred years back.

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    The only existing remains of Burgage Church is a dilapidated ivy-clad church tower, erroneously called <£ a castle,” and as such marked down on the Ordnance Survey Maps (a castle never yet was built in a burial-ground). The party closely examined the church tower, and it was noticed that it contained a wide fire-place on the second story, showing that it was inhabited in former times by the clergy or their officials. The only other object of interest in the place was a high, plain, granite cross, with a ringed though unperforated head, possibly dating three or four hundred years back.

    The return journey was made to Poulaphooka by a different road, passing a blessed well on the right-hand side, shortly after restarting, which is known as “ St. Mathus’s Well.”

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through the parish of Burgage in Wicklow, the old churchyard here holds a high, plain granite cross with a ringed but unperforated head, possibly dating 300 or 400 years back. The cross stands beside the remains of a church tower, ivy-clad and dilapidated, which the Ordnance Survey maps wrongly mark as a castle. No castle was ever built in a burial-ground. The tower has a wide fireplace on its second story, showing that clergy or their officials lived there in former times. After visiting, the party took a different road back toward Poulaphooka and passed a blessed well known as St. Mathus's Well.

11. Inquisition on the lands of Donore near Carragh, 1536

    Donore · townland · Kildare · 1528–1536

    A County Dublin Exchequer Inquisition held in Dublin in 1536 records that Gerald FitzGerald of Donore was seised of the towns and lands of Donore and several associated townlands, held of the King as of his Manor of Rathcoffy by knight's service. The Donore branch of the FitzGeralds were supposed to be descended from Thomas, fourth son of Maurice, fourth Earl of Kildare.

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    That Gerald ffitzGerald of Dunowre, gent., was seised in his demesne as of fee of the towns and lands of : —

    Donowre, 160 acres.

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12. Killeen Castle passes to the Plunkett family

    Killeen Castle · man-made feature · Meath

    Through marriage, Killeen Castle came into the possession of Sir Christopher Plunkett and remained in the hands of the Earls of Fingall and Barons Killeen at the time of writing.

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    Adam De Cusack, named in the same Roll as his brother William. He left issue Geoffrey De Cusack, Lord of Killeen, Gerrardstown, Folystown, Clonard, &c., all held under Hugh De Lacy, in Meath, and of Tyrawly, in Connaught. He married the daughter and heir of Adam Petit, and had with her the manors of Clony and Gonock in frank-marriage. He was summoned to the first Parliament held in Ireland in 1295 ; he left issue : — (1) Adam, his heir, surnamed “ Giosagack,” or “ The Head of the Cusacks/’ His granddaughter and heir, marrying Sir Richard Tuite, Kt., conveyed Killeen to her husband. She had an only daughter, Joan, Lady of Killeen, who married Walter Cusack, a Cadet, of Gerrardstown ; and their granddaughter and heir, Joan, marrying Sir Christopher Plunkett, conveyed to him Killeen Castle, which is still in possession of the Earls of Fingall and Barons Killeen ; (2) Andrew, Lord of Gerrardstown ; (8) Nicholas, who died 1299, twenty years Bishop of Kildare ; (4) Geoffrey, died 1300, Bishop of Meath ; (5) William, ancestor of the line of Cushingstown.

    The second son, Sir Andrew Cusack, inherited Gerrardstown, and died in 1295, leaving issue: — (1) Sir John, his heir; (2) Sir Simon; (3) Sir Walter, living in 1290-99, who married Maud, co-heir with her sister Isabella, Lady Howth, of William Pilate, of Pilatestown, and was ancestor of the Cusacks, Lords of Culmullin, Dangan, and Dunsany.

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13. Licence to sell wine and spirits in Carlow town, 1617

    Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1617

    In 1617, Sir Barnaby and his wife were granted a licence to keep taverns and to make and sell wines and spirits in the town of Carlow.

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    Sir Barnaby and his wife were, in 1617, granted a licence to keep taverns and to make and sell wines and spirits in the town of Carlow.

    1 Morrin’s Cal. of Pat. and Close Rolls, vol. iii, p. 656.

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14. Lisagh O'Connor of Leixlip and His Wife's Burial

    Leixlip · town · Kildare · 1622

    Lisagh O'Connor of Leixlip married Mary Haughton, who died on 22nd June 1622 and was buried at the Church of Leixlip five days later. No monument to this family now survives at Leixlip.

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    Mary Haughton deceased the 22nd June 1622. She was mar: to Leisagh O’Connor of Leislippe in the County of Kildare, by wliome she had issue Cary, John, Edward, and Mary. She was buried at the Church of Leislippe the 27th of June.

    No monument is now in existence at Leixlip to this family.

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Leixlip, there's a quiet story from 1622. Mary Haughton, wife of Lisagh O'Connor of Leixlip, died on the 22nd of June that year and was buried at the Church of Leixlip five days later. They had four children: Cary, John, Edward, and Mary. No monument to the family survives in Leixlip today.

15. List of Preceptors of Killerrig from 1326 to 1339

    Killerrig · townland · Carlow · 1326–1339

    A succession of Preceptors of the Military Monks of Killerrig is recorded, including William de Tisudelm, William de Findrum, William de Wall, Ralph de Bradley, and John de Wasingle, spanning 1326 to 1339.

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    The following list of Preceptors, or Commanders, of the Military Monks of Killerrig, is to be found in the pages of “ King.” a.d. 1326, William de Tisudelm was Preceptor ; same year Friar William de Findrum was Preceptor ; 1327 Friar William de Wall was Preceptor ; in 1335 Friar Ralph de Bradley was Preceptor; in 1337 Friar Ralph was Preceptor. He probably was the same as the Friar Ralph de Bradley in 1335. In 1339 Friar John de Wasingle was Preceptor. We have already mentioned Nicholas Plunket as the last Commendator.

    The name of Friar seems to have been commonly used by the Hospitallers, who seem to have bound themselves together under vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience. In such cases poverty meant that the individual monk was not to hold valuable assets ; but this did not prevent the corporation to which he belonged from becoming wealthy, as the Hospitallers and Templars did. In fact, it seems as if this wealth was the immediate cause of the abolition of the Templars in 1308 by the various kings who hungered for their estates. The charges against them seem to have been utterly false. The term “ Friars,” from “Frater” (brother), was common to monks of all orders. A mandate issued to the Justiciary in the year 1220 describes the residents

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 112

16. Lynch family castle ruins at Donore on the Boyne

    Donore · town · Meath

    A branch of the Lynch family settled at Donore in County Kildare, where the ruins of their castle still stand not far from the junction of the Kildare Blackwater with the River Boyne.

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    At that period the place we are concerned with was commonly called “ the Knock ” or “ Lynch’s Knock,” and there we find the Lynch family settled from at all events the middle of the fifteenth century. From that time down to the Cromwellian period their names are prominent in public documents, and their marriage connexions attest the high position they held among the Anglo-Irish gentry of the Pale. Branches of the family settled also at Donore, in the same county, where the

    The Castle of Croboy, Co. Meath. [From Wilde’s “ Boyne and the Blackwater.”]

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17. Newbridge barracks built in 1818

    Droichead Nua (Newbridge) · town · Kildare · 1818

    At Newbridge there was a ford about 100 yards above the present bridge. There does not seem to have been a town of importance here until the barracks were built in 1818.

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    A short distance below this we come to Newbridge. Here was a ford about 100 yards above the present bridge, which, as its name indicates, succeeded an older one, unless indeed “ bridge ” be, as some say, a corruption of Bridget. There does not seem to have been a town of any importance here until the barracks were built in 1818. It is rather puzzling to find a ford of this importance, and the considerable stretch of river from Castlemartin to Clane. left unprotected by a Castle of some sort. The expln nation is clear, I think, when we look at the map. The Castle of Kildare and the Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers at Tully barred the way to intruders from the south, and between Kildare and Clane there was a considerable stretch of the bog of Allen, which, along with the Hospitallers’ Preceptory at Killibegs, hindered the approach of invaders from that quarter.

    Descending the river from Newbridge we pass Barrettstown and Morristown Lattin, and at the Victoria Bridge there are mills. There seems nothing in particular to remark about the bridge at Carag’h, but a little to the north of that comes the Ford of Coy. The passage here is crooked, first down stream and then up. Of this name I can give no explanation, but Major Henry suggests that it might have some reference to the lane leading to it, called “the lovers’ lane.”

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    As the companion tells it

    Up ahead the road brings you through Droichead Nua, Newbridge. There was a ford here about 100 yards above the present bridge. The name might point to an older bridge that stood before the one you see now, or some say “bridge” could be a corruption of Bridget. There does not seem to have been a town of any importance here until the barracks were built in 1818. It is puzzling that a ford of this importance was left without a castle to guard it, with a considerable stretch of river from Castlemartin to Clane unprotected. The explanation is that the Castle of Kildare and the Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers at Tully barred the way to intruders from the south. Between Kildare and Clane there was a considerable stretch of the bog of Allen, which, along with the Hospitallers’ Preceptory at Killibegs, hindered the approach of invaders from that quarter.

18. Sir William Talbot buried in Maynooth Church

    Maynooth · town · Kildare · 1628–1688

    William Talbot, who obtained the Lease of Carton and was later Recorder of Dublin and a Baronet, died in 1688 and was buried in the Church of Maynooth, in the Parish of Laraghbryan, according to a Funeral Entry.

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    William Talbot was appointed Recorder of Dublin in 1602, and was created a Baronet in 1628. He died on the 16tli March, 1688, and, according to a Funeral Entry, was buried in “ the Church of Maynootli, in the Parish of Laraglibrine, the 1st April, 163f.” By his wife Alison, daughter of John Netterville, of Castletown, in the County Meath, he had a numerous family, as described on pp. 401- 403 of vol. vi of the Journal.

    The pedigree and statements made on p. 5, vol. iv, of the Journal, which were taken from Burke’s “Peerage,” in connexion with Sir William Talbot’s parentage, are incorrect. These have been rectified on pp. 401-3, vol. vi, by Colonel Milo G. Talbot, who kindly supplied the information he had obtained through the researches of Mr. G. D. Burtcliaell, Athlone Pursuivant of Arms. Col. Talbot has also furnished me with the following list of : —

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 326

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Maynooth, that church in the parish of Laraghbryan holds the grave of Sir William Talbot. He was made a baronet in 1628, served as Recorder of Dublin, and had obtained the lease of Carton. He died on the 16th of March 1688, and a funeral entry records his burial in the Church of Maynooth. His wife Alison, daughter of John Netterville of Castletown in County Meath, bore him a numerous family. Earlier accounts of his parentage in Burke's Peerage were later found to be incorrect, and the record was set straight by Colonel Milo G. Talbot, using research from G. D. Burtchaell, Athlone Pursuivant of Arms.

19. White Castle of Athy Mural Slab with Monkey Supporter

    Athy · town · Kildare · 1500

    A mural slab, now built into the wall of the White Castle at the bridge over the Barrow in Athy, is not in its original position and its origin is unknown, but is likely the earliest existing example of a monkey used as a heraldic supporter, dating from early in the 1500s.

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    This mural slab is now built into the wall of the White Castle, which stands at the bridge over the Barrow in Athy. It is not in its original position, nor is it known where it was brought from. The inscriptions,

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    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Athy, the White Castle stands at the bridge over the Barrow. A mural slab is built into its wall, though it's not in its original position and nobody knows where it was brought from.

20. Ancient Bullaun Stone Covered with Mud at Clane

    Clane · town · Kildare · 1908

    The Archdeacon of Kildare reported that the ancient bullaun, or artificially hollowed boulder, resting on the bank of the Butter-stream at Clane, had been covered over with mud during cleaning of the river. The Society requested it be restored and possibly fenced for protection.

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    The Archdeacon of Kildare having brought to the notice of the Society that the ancient “ bullaun,” or artificially hollowed boulder, which rests on the bank of the Butter-stream at Clane, had recently been covered over with mud thrown up on the bank during the cleaning up of that little river, the President requested him to get it restored to its former condition, and, if necessary, to have it protected with a fence, the cost of which would be borne by the Society. This boulder is described on p. 27, vol. i, and illustrated on p. 110, vol. iii, of The Journal.

    Lord Mayo having exhibited a silver coin of the reign of James II ; an Irish bank-token for thirty pence of the reign of

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 92

21. Ballysax Church rebuilt in 1825

    Ballysax · parish · Kildare · 1825

    The chancel gable stone bearing a Latin inscription commemorating Robert Nangle and Rose Eustace may originally have formed part of a cross monument similar to one at Tipper Churchyard. The Ballysax Church itself was rebuilt in 1825.

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    Originally these fragments of a monument may have taken the form of a cross similar to the one in the Tipper Churchyard ; the Ballysax Church was rebuilt in 1825.

    The later history of the Nangle family is not forthcoming, but that they were still seated at Ballysax in 1660 is proved by the following extract from the Irish State Papers : —

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 87

22. Carlow charter protects burgesses from suits outside hundred court

    Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1209

    William le Marshal's charter to the burgesses of Catherlagh, around 1209, established that no burgess should be drawn into suit outside the hundred court of the town, and set rules about lending chattels to castle bailiffs.

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    Imprimis. That no burgess shall be drawn into any suit, or answer any plea which shall arise within the Bounds of the Borough, in the castle, or elsewhere, than in the hundred court of the town.

    And again : —

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23. Castle and lands of Dowganstown described in 1614 Inquisition

    Bestfield or Dunganstown · townland · Carlow · 1614

    A County Carlow Exchequer Inquisition of 1614 describes Edmund St. Leger's possession of the castle, town and lands of Dowganston, then commonly called the Pigeon House, including its mansion, orchard, island, fishing-weir and named land parcels.

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    The said Edmund was in possession of the Castle, towne, and lands of Dowganston now commonly called the Pigeon House, consisting of the Mansyon or Cheefe House

    1 Urglin, sometimes called Rutland Church.

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24. Castle at Hollywood levelled by vandalism

    Hollywood · parish · Wicklow

    Along the route of the excursion, the historic castle at Hollywood, like others along the line of route, had been levelled by past vandalism, leaving no ancient buildings there to examine.

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    On this Excursion, though much historic ground was gone over, yet, except for Burgage, there were no ancient buildings to be examined, as vandalism in the past had levelled the castle at Hollywood and those at other places along the line of route. The scenery, however, amply compensated for what was lacking in antiquarian remains, for the views of the Wicklow hills were very fine, and the day was clear. This was one of the few Excursions in which not a drop of rain fell.

    Among those who were present were

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25. Fiants recording grants of Killerrig lands under Henry VIII and Elizabeth

    Killerrig · townland · Carlow · 1541–1589

    A series of Fiants document the granting of pensions, leases and estates of the Preceptory of Killerrig to various individuals including Nicholas Plunkete, Christopher Dowdall, Robert Sentleger, and Mary Travers between 1541 and 1589.

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    A Fiant of Elizabeth (No. 3,146) mentions the Church of St. Terga, of Killarge. St. Terga may be a distortion of St. Ere, or some such name. Henry VIII Fiant (No. 221) grant to Nicholas Plunkete, last Preceptor of Killirge, of a pension of £25 4s. 7d. issuing out of Killerge, etc., date 9th July, 1541.

    No. 222. Lease for 21 years, dated 10th July, 1541, to Christopher Dowdall, Gent., of Arthurstown, County Louth, Oliver Verdan, Gent., of Kiltalaght, County Louth, and Jenico Chamberlayne, of Drogheda, Merchant, of the Preceptory or Manor of Killergie, including the lands of Killergie, Frereton, Kusselstown, Moygane, Courte of Killergie, and Tulleofeleme.

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26. Historical tenure of Haynestown from 1411 to Edward VI's reign

    Haynestown · townland · Kildare · 1411–1553

    In 1411 Haynestown was held of the King as of the Manor of Newcastle of Lyons by Michael Brailles. In 1541 it was leased to Walter Trott, Vicar of Rathmore, and later granted to Sir John Travers; by Edward VI's reign it belonged to the Aylmers of Lyons.

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    In 1411 it was held of the King in capite as of his Manor of Newcastle of Lyons, by one Michael Brailles.

    In 1541 “ Heyneston Agarret and Little Newton ” (with other lands) were leased for twenty-one years to Walter Trott, Vicar of Rathmore ; and four years later they were granted by the Crown to Sir John Travers, Kt., of Monkstown, County Dublin.

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27. Kedagh O'More dies of plague

    Laois · county · Laois · 1464

    In 1464 Kedagh O'More, lord of Leix, died of the plague, an event recorded among the O'More succession notices.

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    1464. Kedagh O’More, lord of Leix, died of the plague.

    1467. Donnell O’More, King of Leix, died. [“ Annals of Lough

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28. Killeshin and its yews burned

    Killeshin · townland · Laois · 1077

    In 1077 Gleann Uisean, now Killeshin, together with its yews, was burned according to the Annals.

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    1077- Gleann Uisean (now Killeshin) with its yews was burned.

    1091. Kenny O’More, lord of Leix, and the son of Mulroony mac Cucoirne O’Carroll, lord of Ely-O’Carroll, mutually fell by each other in the house of O’Brien at Cashel.

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29. Manor of Powerscourt described in 1538 Inquisition

    Powerscourt · parish · Wicklow · 1538

    An Inquisition taken in Dublin in 1538 recorded that the Manor of Power-ys-Court contained four messuages, 114 acres, a fishery, and a river called the Water of Power-ys-Court, held to the use of the attainted Richard FitzGerald.

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    The Manor of Power-ys-Court, containing four messuages, 114 acres, the fishery, and a river called the Water of Power-ys- Court.

    The Manor of Ratlidown, containing a Castle, twenty messuages, 218 acres, a water-mill, and a river called the Water of Rathdown, as well as a Crykka (creek) there.

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30. Manor of Rathdown with castle and water-mill recorded 1538

    Rathdown · barony · Wicklow · 1538

    The 1538 Inquisition recorded the Manor of Rathdown as containing a castle, twenty messuages, 218 acres, a water-mill, a river called the Water of Rathdown, and a creek there.

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    The Manor of Ratlidown, containing a Castle, twenty messuages, 218 acres, a water-mill, and a river called the Water of Rathdown, as well as a Crykka (creek) there.

    The Manor of Fassaghroo, containing a Castle, thirteen messuages, 136 acres, a water-mill, a fishery, and a river called the water of Fassaghroo.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 103

    As the companion tells it

    You're travelling through the barony of Rathdown now. In 1538 an inquisition recorded the Manor of Rathdown here, with a castle, twenty messuages, 218 acres, a water-mill, and a river called the Water of Rathdown, as well as a creek there.

31. O'Deevy sept around the fortress of Dunamase

    Park or Dunamase · townland · Laois

    The district of Ui Criomhthannain or Cinel Crimthainn lay in the Barony of East Maryborough and extended around the fortress of Dunamase, with the sept of Ua Duibh, or O'Deevy, holding it.

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    Ui Criomhthannain or Cinel Crimthainn, which lay in the Barony of East Maryborough, and extended around the fortress of Dunamase. The sept of this district was that of Ua Duibh, or O’Deevy.

    Laoighis-Reata, or Magh Riada, the names of a district lying in the northern portions of the Baronies of East Maryborough and of Stradbally. The sept was that of Ua Mordha, or O’More. Possibly the name is still preserved in that of Morett, which lies close to “ Frughmore,” or (as the name means) “ the Great Heath ” of Maryborough ; and if that is so, “ Magh- Riada ” may have been the ancient name of “the Heath,” which was then of vastly greater dimensions.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 11

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, the old district called Ui Criomhthannain, or Cinel Crimthainn, lay in the Barony of East Maryborough and stretched around the fortress of Dunamase. The sept holding this district was that of Ua Duibh, or O'Deevy. Not far north, another district called Laoighis-Reata, or Magh Riada, covered the northern parts of East Maryborough and Stradbally baronies, held by the sept of Ua Mordha, or O'More. The name may survive in Morett, close to what was called the Great Heath of Maryborough.

32. Possible blessed well near Killeshin church

    Killeshin · townland · Laois

    An old woman living in Killeshin told the author of a well at the foot of the hill near FitzPatrick's public-house, formerly reputed to be a blessed well, though its name was forgotten. Inquiry at the public-house only revealed a spa well existed there.

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    1 The 6-inch Ordnance Survey map has no well marked on it. But I was informed by an old woman living in Killeshin that there is a well (formerly reputed to be a blessed well) at the foot of the hill near where FitzPatrick’s public-house by the roadside stands. The name of it she had forgotten. However, on inquiring at FitzPatrick’s, I could only discover that a spa well existed there.

    1 88 THE KILLESHIN CHURCH RUINS, QUEEN’S COUNTY.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 136

33. St Brigid's Fire House chapel at Kildare Cathedral

    Kildare · town · Kildare

    St. Brigid's 'Fire House,' an isolated chapel, stood on the south side of the Cathedral in Kildare, recalled in connection with the mystery of the Fire Castle's name.

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    of its name? It recalls to mind St. Brigid’s “ Fire House,” an

    isolated chapel, which stood on the south side of the Cathedral. (See the Journal, vol iv, pages 245-6, and 298-4.)

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 326

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Kildare, the Cathedral here recalls St Brigid's Fire House, an isolated chapel that once stood on its south side. The name itself is a mystery, and the chapel is remembered mainly in connection with that question.

34. Terms of the 1558 Indenture for lands in Leix

    Laois · county · Laois · 1558

    The full indenture text records that John fitzRichard of Mullaghmast was granted lands in Closokie, Ballacollan, Newnagh, Priorstown, Ballinteskin and other parcels in Leix, at a rent of seven pounds Irish money payable at Michaelmas and Easter, with obligations of military service to the Earl.

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    This Indenture made the first day of may in the fift and sixte yers of the reingnes of our moste dread soveraine lord & lady king philip and quene mary betuxte the right honorable Gerald Erie | of Kildare of thone partie and John fitz Richard of malamast in the countie of Kildare gent of thother partie. Witnessith that the sayd Erie hath demysed graunted & to ferm letten & byj thies present demyseth graunteth and to ferm letteth unto the said John the nomber of seven score acers arrable land that is to say fortee acres in Closokie & ballacollan, fortie acers [ being the two parties of the newnagli jpriortoivn & ballinteskin, twentie acers in rahaisboig Kiliekle & laglit saving that is to say half of every of them, fortie acers in aleveig Insenalahigh ] & ballyei, withall the messis landes tenementis medois moris pasturis ffures woddes underwodes montaynes & waters in the townes & feldes aforsaid with ther aportenances in leix. |

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35. Unenclosed, disused churchyard at Castledillon

    Castledillon · parish · Kildare · 1909

    The churchyard at Castledillon is unenclosed, allowing cattle free access, and appears long disused; only the foundations of the old church walls remain level with the ground, with rough headstones among the graves.

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    The churchyard is unenclosed, so that cattle have free access to it ; it appears to have been long disused. The walls of the old church are level with the ground, so that their foundations alone can be traced; it apparently consisted of nave and chancel. No cut-stone work is visible. On my last visit to the place in May, 1909, I picked a small rough flag, perforated at one end, showing the class of “slating” used in long bygone times. On the south side of the church site there is a small patch of ground occupied by graves, only now to be distinguished by rough headstones torn from the former building ; among them is a single^ well-cut headstone on which is the following inscription : —

    +

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 143

36. 1568 Crown grant of wooden castle at Derrymullen

    near Derrymullen · street · Galway · 1568

    On 8th February 1568 the Crown granted to Teige mac Cahir roe O'Connor and his son a wooden castle in Derrymullen along with lands at Bracknagh, Clonsast, Ballinowlart and Kilcloncorkry in the Parish of Clonsast, Barony of Coolestown, King's County.

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    On the 8th February, 1568, the Crown made a grant to Teige mac Cahir roe O’Connor, and to Callough mac Teige, his son, and their heirs, of a wooden castle in Derrymullen, and the lands of Derrymullen, Bracknagh, Clonsast, Ballinowlart, Kilcloncorkry, &c., in the Parish of Clonsast, Barony of Coolestown, in the King’s Co. (See Fiant of Elizabeth, No. 589.)

    W. FitzG.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 171

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere about Derrymullen, the Crown granted a wooden castle on the 8th of February 1568 to Teige mac Cahir Roe O'Connor and his son Callough mac Teige, along with lands at Derrymullen, Bracknagh, Clonsast, Ballinowlart, and Kilcloncorkry, all in the parish of Clonsast, barony of Coolestown, King's County.

37. Athy hosts multiple Volunteer corps

    Athy · town · Kildare · 1778–1781

    Athy was home to several Volunteer units including the Athy Independents, Athy Rangers, and Athy Volunteers, reflecting the town's role in the Volunteer movement of the late 1770s.

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    The Athy Independents . . . Captain Robert Johnson.

    ,, Athy Rangers Captain Stewart Weldon.1

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 238

    As the companion tells it

    You're coming through Athy, in Kildare. Back in the late 1770s, this town mustered several Volunteer corps. The Athy Independents were led by Captain Robert Johnson, and the Athy Rangers by Captain Stewart Weldon. A third corps, the Athy Volunteers, also formed here, part of the wider Volunteer movement across Ireland.

38. Hewetson made Freeman of the Corporation of Kildare

    Kildare · town · Kildare · 1686

    Following the consecration ceremony, the Dean, as Sovereign of the Corporation of Kildare, held a court that afternoon and admitted Thomas Wilson free of the Corporation of Kildare, sworn and registered accordingly.

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    “ But it was followed by a remarkable civil solemnity, for the Dean being the present Soverain of the Corporation of that town, and keeping a Court that afternoon at my desire [Michael Hewetson had been for several years a Freeman of that place], he admitted my dear Friend, too, free of the Corporation of Kildare ; he was sworn and registered accordingly.”

    He became the author of “ St. Patrick’s Purgatory in Lough Derg, and an Account of the Pilgrims’ business there,” on 1st August, 1701 ; and, two years after, the same appeared in “ The Gentleman’s Magazine,” under the nom-de-plume of “ One who had been there.”

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 211

    As the companion tells it

    As you come through Kildare, this town saw a notable civic ceremony in 1686. After a consecration that morning, the Dean, as Sovereign of the Corporation, held a court that afternoon and admitted Thomas Wilson free of the Corporation of Kildare, swearing and registering him accordingly. Michael Hewetson, already a Freeman of the town for several years, had asked the Dean to hold the court. Wilson later wrote about Saint Patrick's Purgatory at Lough Derg, publishing an account in 1701 under the pen name "One who had been there."

39. Killabban lordship divided among Donell O'More's twelve sons

    Killabban · townland · Laois

    The lordship of Killabban formerly belonged to Donell O'More who divided it among his twelve sons, whose Christian names are recorded as typical of the O'More sept.

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    “Neyle, Moriertagli, Pierce, Rosse, Lysaghe, Rory, Faghna, Melaghlin, Patrick, Kedaghe, and Wony (Owny) O’More.”

    W. FitzG.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 171

40. Lynch family settlement at Croboy Castle

    Croboy · townland · Meath

    Another branch of the Lynch family settled at Croboy on the south-western border of the county, near the Hill of Down station; an illustration of Croboy Castle from Wilde's 'Boyne and the Blackwater' accompanies the account.

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    ruins of their castle still stand not far from the junction of the Kildare Blackwater with the Biver Boyne ; and at Croboy on the south-western border of the county, near the Hill of Down station.

    The spelling of their surname varies considerably in the documents that have come down to us. Lenx, Lince, Lincey, Lynnsey, Leins, Leynes and Leyne are indifferently interchanged. The addition of the final h was, no doubt, comparatively modern, and arose from the Irish pronunciation, which aspirated the final s. For the same reason, we have seen that the name of Parys (of Agher) was sometimes written Parysh.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 184

41. Manor of Rathcoffy in the King's hands during Wogan minority

    Rathcoffey · townland · Laois · 1536

    The lands of Donore, Newton, and Keroaghe were held of the King as of his Manor of Rathcoffy by knight's service, and the Manor itself was in the King's hands owing to the minority of Nicholas Wogan, grandson and heir of Sir William Wogan, who had died.

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    That the Manor of Rathcoffy aforesaid is now in the King’s hands, owing to the minority of Nicholas Wogan, grandson (consanguinis) and heir of Sir William Wogan, K4, late deceased.

    That the Jurors are unaware how, or of whom, the remainder of the above-named lands are held.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 276

42. Peter Lynch's burial wish at Laracor church

    Laracor · townland · Meath · 1553–1554

    In his will dated 1553, Peter Lynch of the Knock, County Meath, requested his body be buried before the Image of the Blessed Virgin Mary in his parish church of Laracor.

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    furstl bequiethmy soule to the Glorius trinitie, the father & the son & the holy gost, thre persons and one god ; my body to be buryd be for the Image of theBlessyd vyrgin mary in my Parish Chireh of lethercor.1

    Laracor, Barony of Moyfenrath Lower.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 241

43. Rath Bacain named for O'More chief near Morett

    Morett · townland · Laois

    A note on the pedigree explains that Rath Bacain, near Morett, was named after the chief Bacain. This links a specific place-name to an ancestral figure in the O'More lineage.

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    No. 31. Rath Bacain, near Morett, was named from this chief.

    No. 44. From Lughdhach Laoighisi (pron. Lewy Leeshagh) the territory of IJi Laoighis, or Leix, was named.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here is Rath Bacain, close to Morett. It was named after a chief called Bacain, according to a pedigree in the records. The territory itself, Leix, took its name from Lughdhach Laoighisi, an ancestral figure in the same lineage.

44. Shrule and Sleaty plundered by men of Ossory

    Sleaty · townland · Laois · 864

    In 864 AD, Sruthair (Shrule) and Sleibhte (Sleaty) were plundered by the men of Ossory according to the Annals.

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    864. Sruthair (Shrule) and Sleibhte (Sleaty) were plundered by the men of Ossory.

    875. Kennedy, son of Gahan, lord of Leix, plundered the district of Hy Kinshellagh.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 18

45. Ulick Wale buried in Chapel of Urghly

    Urglin or Rutland · townland · Carlow · 1640

    Ulick Wale of Ballynakilly died there on 4th February 1640, and was interred nine days later in the Chapel of Urghly (Rutland Church). His family details are recorded in an heraldic certificate of 1640.

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    And the said Ulick had alsoe other children, by his said wife, both sonnes and daughters, which died young and unmarried. The said Ulick departed this Mortall life at Ballynakilly aforesaid, the 4th of February, 1640, and was interred in the Chapell of Urghly,1 the 9th of the same moneth.

    The truth of the premisses is testified by the subscription of the said Edward, eldest sonne of the said defunct, who hath returned this certificate unto my office to be recorded. Taken by me, Thomas Preston, Esqr., Uluestor King of Armes, the 18th of February, 1640.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 256

46. 1561 bounds of Queen's County traced through named fords and brooks

    Ardree · townland · Kildare · 1561

    A Fiant of Elizabeth details the bounds of the Queen's County in 1561, tracing the mere along rivers and features including Ardree (Cassheardre), a ford in the Barrow, and Water Castle (Castell Usker).

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    and by it to the brook of Glasshorte ; thence southward as the Glasshorte goeth to the Blake-ford, thence to the end of a wood called Kilcro, and so by Ballybennet and Ballyboughe to Cassheardre (Ardree), which is a ford in the Barrowe, and so the Barrowe is mere to Cloughegrenan lying south. Thence westward to Eduffe (I Dough) according to the ancient bounds of Slemarge. Thence as the meres of Galleyn go, to a brook called Ownebege, and thence by a ditch to a gap called Barneclohoryg ; thence by the brook of Glasshicrohan, to another brook which is the mere to a great stone at the end of a bog called Monekillekynon ; thence a ditch is the mere to the highway of Rosconnell ; thence by a ditch to Tougherdirvall ; thence by a ditch to a great stone called Clough m‘Edough ; thence a highway is the mere to the outermost gate of Castell Usker, alias Wauter Castell ; thence by a high way to a brook called Sronesallagh, and by that brook to the river of the Ore (Nore). The Ore is the mere to a miry water called Askekilgrace, which lieth beyond the wood of Clonoyvam towards Ossaire, and so to a place called Dyrryiane, and from thence as the Golly goeth to Gortnicle aforesaid.1

    The Meares of the Lordship of Slieve Margy in 1549.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere close to Ardree, a royal document from 1561 traced the bounds of Queen's County, and this place was one of the landmarks on that line. The Fiant of Elizabeth followed the boundary along brooks and fords and woods, naming each one as it went. It came south by Ballybennet and Ballyboughe to Cassheardre, the old name for Ardree, which the document calls a ford in the Barrow. From there the river Barrow itself served as the boundary down to Cloughegrenan. The line then ran westward to Eduffe, following what the document calls the ancient bounds of Slemarge. It went on by ditches and stones and highways, past brooks with names like Glasshicrohan and Sronesallagh, until it reached the outermost gate of Castell Usker, also called Water Castle, and then followed the river Nore. So Ardree sat on the edge of a county whose borders were drawn through named fords and rivers in the landscape.

47. 1609 lease of lands and cottier houses at the Knock, Summerhill

    Summerhill · street · Meath · 1609

    An indenture of 8th April 1609 lists the new castle at the Knock, farmers' and cottiers' houses, and named land parcels such as Moighe Moore and Monevig to be leased to Oliver Plunkett upon the death of Peter Leyns.

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    The newe castell in the sayde Knock and the great barne next adioyninge unto the foresayd Castle wth in the hagyard place, wth convenient or sufficient waye or passage to carry and recarry corne turfe wood and other necessaryes wth carrs Carts & otherwise thereunto ; and the house or messuadge wth the backsyde thereunto belonginge, and next adioyninge unto the sayde Castell wthout the walls of the sayd hagyard that Cristofer Wakely lately heald.

    And all the towns wherein the farmors and tennants hereafter namid now dwelleth, wth all manner of rents & customes dwetyes casualtyes commodity es crofts gardens & backsydes unto che sayde howses or to any of them belonginge & apparteyninge, viz. :

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 241

48. Ancient bullaun stone at Clane cleared and protected

    Clane · town · Kildare · 1909

    Archdeacon Sherlock undertook on behalf of the Society to have the ancient bullaun stone at Clane cleared and protected as an antiquarian monument.

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    Archdeacon Sherlock will tell you what he has done towards having the ancient bullaun at Clane cleared and protected, which he kindly undertook to see to for the Society.

    We would take this opportunity of asking Members, and, indeed, all in the county and surrounding districts, to bring to the notice of the Society any buildings, monuments, or other objects of antiquarian interest which require repair, restoration, or protection ; and the Society will always be willing to investigate matters, and, if possible, carry out any work necessary at the expense of the Society.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 174

49. Best family burial place at Sleaty near Knockbeg

    Sleaty · townland · Laois

    The Best family was also seated at Knockbeg on the opposite bank of the River Barrow, and their burial-place was close by at Sleaty.

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    The Best family was also seated at Knockbeg on the opposite bank of the River Barrow ; their burial-place was close by at Sleaty.

    The two townlands now called Newacre and Aghanure, which are bounded on the north by the River Lerr, are in Petty’s Survey marked down as “ Duckan’s Wood,” and may originally have been a part of “Ducanstowne” (Dunganstown), though the wood was held at that time, along with Painstown, by James Barry (a Protestant).

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 257

50. Church of Tristyldelane deemed too poor for chaplains, 1294

    Castledillon · parish · Kildare · 1294

    Around 1294, the churches of Kyldonane (Killadoon) and Tristyldelane in the Deanery de Saltu salmonis were reported not worth the service of chaplains, indicating their poverty.

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    About the year 1294 the churches of Kyldonane (Killadoon, near Celbridge) and “ Tristyldelane ” in the Deanery “ de Saltu salmonis,” are reported to be not worth the service of chaplains.1

    Some time during the fourteenth century the lordship of Castledillon passed by marriage from the De Hereford to the Rochfort or Rochford family, as in 1384 Sir John Rochfort, Kt., is styled “Lord of Tristeldelan ” in right of Margaret de Hereford, his wife.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 143

51. James Fitzgerald's memorial wall and trees at Killeshin, 1787

    Killeshin · townland · Laois · 1787–1790

    A tablet built into the churchyard wall at Killeshin records that James Fitzgerald built the wall and planted trees in 1787; a table-tomb records his death in 1790.

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    Pray for lames Fitzgerald who built this Wall & planted these trees.

    1787

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 140

52. John Talbot of Fassaghroe buried at Delgany

    near Delgany · town · Wicklow · 1591

    John Talbot of Fassaghroe died on 7 August 1591 and was buried at Delgany, County Wicklow, along with a brother and sister who predeceased him.

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    ob. 7 August, 1591. buried at Delgany.

    [Co. Dublin Ex. Inqn., No. 143 (224) of Elizabeth.]

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 104

    As the companion tells it

    As you pass through Delgany, this is where John Talbot of Fassaghroe was laid to rest. He died on 7 August 1591, and a brother and sister who died before him are buried here too.

53. Killeshin Church Ruins Become a National Monument

    Killeshin · townland · Laois · 1880

    A photograph by R. Welch of Belfast depicts the church ruins at Killeshin as they appeared before the site became a National Monument in 1880.

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    Church Ruins at Killeshin before it became a National Monument in 1880. [From a Photograph by R. Welch of Belfast ]

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 134

54. Manor of Fassaghroe with castle recorded 1538

    Fassaroe · townland · Wicklow · 1538

    The Manor of Fassaghroo was recorded in the 1538 Inquisition as containing a castle, thirteen messuages, 136 acres, a water-mill, a fishery, and a river called the water of Fassaghroo.

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    The Manor of Fassaghroo, containing a Castle, thirteen messuages, 136 acres, a water-mill, a fishery, and a river called the water of Fassaghroo.

    K 2

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 103

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here was the Manor of Fassaghroe, recorded in the inquisition of 1538. The entry lists a castle, thirteen messuages, 136 acres, a water-mill, a fishery, and a river called the water of Fassaghroo.

55. Mural Slab Inscribed in the Old Castle Walls at Summerhill

    Summerhill · street · Meath

    An inscribed slab in relief was inserted into the walls of the old castle at Summerhill, mostly legible except for one word, apparently the surname of the person commemorated.

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    In conclusion, I suggest to the consideration of our members an inscribed slab inserted in the walls of the old castle at Summerhill. The inscription is in relief, and, with the exception of one word, is easily legible, especially with the aid of a camera. Unfortunately that word is apparently the surname of the individual there commemorated. We can read the rest thus : —

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 201

56. Murder of a Talbot in 1553

    Fassaroe · townland · Wicklow · 1553

    Pierce Talbot of Fassaghroe was recorded as having been murdered on 30 November 1553, according to the pedigree of the Talbots of Belgard.

    Read the passage

    Murdered 30 Nov., 1553.

    viv. 1590.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 104

    As the companion tells it

    Somewhere around here, Pierce Talbot of Fassaghroe was murdered on the 30th of November 1553. His death is recorded in the pedigree of the Talbots of Belgard.

57. New cemetery established at Rathnapish

    Rathnapish · townland · Carlow

    In recent years a new cemetery was provided for Carlow town on the townland of Rathnapish, lying to the north-east of Carlow.

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    Of recent years a new cemetery has been provided for the town. The site selected was on the townland of Rathnapish, lying to the north-east of Carlow.

    The Catholic Cathedral was commenced, through the exertions of the Most Rev. James Boyle, d.d., Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, in March, 1828 ; it was built on the site of the former Parish Church, and dedicated under the Invocation of the Blessed Virgin Mary assumed into Heaven. Dr. Doyle, who under the signature of “ J. K. L.” (i.e., James Kildare and Leighlin) became one of the best-known political writers of the day, died on the 15th June, 1834, and was buried in his Cathedral, where a fine statue of him, Hogan’s masterpiece, was erected by his Diocese to his memory. (See next page.)

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 260

58. Round Tower group representing Killeshin on the Old Map

    Killeshin · townland · Laois

    The Old Map shows a group of buildings including a Round Tower beside the district name Kilihide, representing Killeshin, though the name itself is not marked on the map.

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    On the Old Map, beside the name, are shown a group of buildings, including a Round Tower. This represents Killeshin, though the name is not marked down. In a Fiant of Ed. VI, No. 249, among the names in this locality are those of “ Ballyhide, Ballyntobber, Killyshin, Keppencheyle, Killehidd,” etc.

    Sleamerg, now the Barony of Slievemargy or Slievemarragy.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 16

59. Ruined church at Drumlargan in 1647

    Drumlargan · townland · Meath · 1647

    The ruins of a church at Drumlargan are noted, which historical record shows was already in a ruined state by 1647.

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    Again we find the ruins of a church and castle at Gallow, and at Drumlargan of a church which we now know was in a ruined state in 1647. Beyond Summerhill we are in the land of the Wellesleys, passing by the castle of Dangan — -where many have asserted the great Duke of Wellington was born ; and before we reach Trim we must pass through Swift’s parish of Laracor, where his rectory and the house of Stella, and many other memorials of the mighty Dean, will be readily shown to the inquiring traveller.

    Part I.

    Internet Archive journalofcountyk06coun, Chapter 144

60. Slieve Margy bounds fixed at Carlow in 1549

    Carlow · townland · Carlow · 1549

    The circuit and limits of the lordship of Slewmarge were ascertained at Catherlagh (Carlow) in 1549 before Walter Cowly and a jury of local men, defining its extent in miles and listing sub-districts.

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    The circuit and limits of the lordship of Slewmarge, as ascertained at Catherlagh (Carlow) on Thursday following the Feast of St. Valentine the

    1 ? Maryborough.

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